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PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceSamsung S9Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhenever a bluetooth device is connected to my phone, Spotify automatically starts playing the last song it was paused on if my phone makes any "noise". If I recie...
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cohendylan1
Music Fan
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135 replies
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On my lock screen, the Spotify controls no longer appear as a permanent notification while music is playing. They are still present when I expand the notification bar on an unlocked phone, however.I have tried closing and reopening the app, logging o...
PlanFreeDeviceXiaomi Lite 12 Operating SystemXiaomi HyperOS My Question or IssueI logged into my account and saw that I can't play a single song and absolutely all playlists are empty. I don't know what this could be connected with. Moreover, this pr...
So recently I got a Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra, and the first 2 weeks or so were absolutely fine, with screen on time per charge of around 7-8 hours, but then 1 week ago or maybe a bit more I noticed that my battery suddenly didn't last as long as it d...
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So recently I got a Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra, and the first 2 weeks or so were absolutely fine, with screen on time per charge of around 7-8 hours, but then 1 week ago or maybe a bit more I noticed t...
Buckeyecal
Newbie
54041 Views
69 replies
8 likes
hi!my phone is xiaomi mi 11 lite. i cant use playback contol. I'm using spotify version 8.6.88.1104 on Xiaomi mi 11 lite with Android 11. Since the last few month ( I guess), the spotify icon in the notification area/bar (normally allowing playback c...
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hi! my phone is xiaomi mi 11 lite. i cant use playback contol. I'm using spotify version 8.6.88.1104 on Xiaomi mi 11 lite with Android 11. Since the last few month ( I guess), the spotify icon in t...
Lydalos
Newbie
45968 Views
9 replies
1 likes
I am trying to download all my music on Spotify. I do not have a song tab in my library. Should I? What can I do? Any help much appreciated.
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I am trying to download all my music on Spotify. I do not have a song tab in my library. Should I? What can I do? Any help much appreciated. 🙏
greensnoopy
Casual Listener
32763 Views
6 replies
1 likes
PlanFreeCountryUnited KingdomDevice(Samsung a54 5G)Operating System(Android14) My Question or IssueI recently got a new phone and today was the first time I've opened Spotify on it. I then noticed this button on the notifications bar which just chang...
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Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device (Samsung a54 5G) Operating System (Android14) My Question or Issue I recently got a new phone and today was the first time I've opened Spotify...
BritTea
Casual Listener
2054 Views
2 replies
0 likes
The play pause bar does not appear, cant stop the app from playing music
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The play pause bar does not appear, cant stop the app from playing music
4k33m
Casual Listener
24083 Views
47 replies
12 likes
Spotify starts playing music on my phone on its own whenever I open certain apps, such as setting the alarm, opening Samsung notes etc. I cant seem to turn this very strange and annoying "feature" off. What do I do to fix this?
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Spotify starts playing music on my phone on its own whenever I open certain apps, such as setting the alarm, opening Samsung notes etc. I cant seem to turn this very strange and annoying "fe...
JSURMAN
Casual Listener
3034 Views
2 replies
0 likes
It seems the worst on one playlist. Shuffle will 90% of the time not work. Maybe I can play one song at a time, most often nothing. Sometime a song will play for 10 seconds, then stop. Sometimes the green bars are moving as if the song is playing, bu...
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It seems the worst on one playlist. Shuffle will 90% of the time not work. Maybe I can play one song at a time, most often nothing. Sometime a song will play for 10 seconds, then st...
bhtlaw
Regular
654 Views
3 replies
0 likes
Hi, The progress bar/player thing no longer appears in my app I can still play aos, but I've got no wat of seeing what's actually playing, fast forwarding/rewinding and the only way I cam stop it playing is to close the app.It's been going on a while...
Newbie
Hi, The progress bar/player thing no longer appears in my app I can still play aos, but I've got no wat of seeing what's actually playing, fast forwarding/rewinding and the only way I ...
Skynebula
Regular
2397 Views
7 replies
2 likes
Hello! This has been an issue for over a year - Music plays from the app, but no song is displayed as playing. This causes multiple issues, because I can not skip nor pause a song. In addition, the music won't stop if I disconnect from bluetooth. I a...
Newbie
Hello! This has been an issue for over a year - Music plays from the app, but no song is displayed as playing. This causes multiple issues, because I can not skip nor pause a song. In addition, the m...
MattSuda
Spotify Star
2007 Views
5 replies
2 likes
hi! when i disconnect the galaxy buds, spotify automatically start playing a song. how can I prevent it? I use a galaxy s22 (android).
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hi! when i disconnect the galaxy buds, spotify automatically start playing a song. how can I prevent it? I use a galaxy s22 (android).
Alex
Spotify Legend
571 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Since I updated my one plus 9 to android 12 I can't open the Spotify app when I have my bluetooth earplugs (Bose quite comfort) connected to my phone. When pressing the Spotify app I see the logo and then the app closes itself.
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Since I updated my one plus 9 to android 12 I can't open the Spotify app when I have my bluetooth earplugs (Bose quite comfort) connected to my phone. When pressing the Spotify app I see the logo and...
Willemdw
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3022 Views
2 replies
0 likes
I changed to a new phone and my favorites and my premium account is gone....help!
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I changed to a new phone and my favorites and my premium account is gone....help!
Eni
Moderator
458 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Hi,Trying to install Spotify on my daughter's Galaxy A02s. I can download the app in Play Store but at the end of the installation I get a message that the app can't be installed.I did all cash and force stop that usually recommended but didn't help....
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Hi, Trying to install Spotify on my daughter's Galaxy A02s. I can download the app in Play Store but at the end of the installation I get a message that the app can't be installed. I did all cash ...
Kiril
Moderator
636 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Hello! I recently installed Spotify and quickly upgraded to Premium. Since my upgrade, it seems as the Mobile App is "stuck" - any actions that take place on the app, such as liking new songs, pinning playlists etc. are impossible to achieve. Interes...
Regular
Hello! I recently installed Spotify and quickly upgraded to Premium. Since my upgrade, it seems as the Mobile App is "stuck" - any actions that take place on the app, such as liking new son...
Cannellouie
Regular
1963 Views
5 replies
0 likes
What's going on, the repeat and shuffle are no longer options on my phone or tv for that matter. I have to log in on my laptop to use them. Is it a bug? Is it gone permanently?
Regular
What's going on, the repeat and shuffle are no longer options on my phone or tv for that matter. I have to log in on my laptop to use them. Is it a bug? Is it gone permanently?
Alex
Spotify Legend
541 Views
1 replies
0 likes
I cant play music from my playlist it just give me a5 sec then stop help me please
Newbie
I cant play music from my playlist it just give me a5 sec then stop help me please 💔💔💔
Taylith
Community Legend
622 Views
1 replies
1 likes
I have upgraded to my phone from the S21 Ultra to the S22 Ultra. Notice that my lyrics are also no appearing on this phone. I would like a fix. Unable to work on my S21 now S22. Please anyone who can help me fix this problem... Ive tried clearing cac...
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I have upgraded to my phone from the S21 Ultra to the S22 Ultra. Notice that my lyrics are also no appearing on this phone. I would like a fix. Unable to work on my S21 now S22. Please anyone who can...
Alex
Spotify Legend
1332 Views
3 replies
1 likes
PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceSamsung Galaxy s21Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI have no wifi until Febuary 1st and I'm trying to conserve my limited data by using the download function for podcats. I have 95 episodes downloaded and I ...
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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy s21 Operating System Android My Question or Issue I have no wifi until Febuary 1st and I'm trying to conserve my limited da...
Alex
Spotify Legend
3120 Views
4 replies
1 likes
I've tried to uninstall and install several times and it didn't help. I also bought new phone for it. Still not showing:(Android 11Samsung Galaxy A22
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I've tried to uninstall and install several times and it didn't help. I also bought new phone for it. Still not showing:( Android 11 Samsung Galaxy A22
455 Views
0 replies
0 likes
Hello thereSome time ago I bought my elderly parents an Amazon Echo and set up a Spotify account for my Mum.It's been great, and proved very useful to calm Dad down with soothing music when his dementia makes him a bit agitated.I set it all up for Mu...
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Hello there Some time ago I bought my elderly parents an Amazon Echo and set up a Spotify account for my Mum. It's been great, and proved very useful to calm Dad down with soothing music when his d...
480 Views
0 replies
0 likes