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New and Improved Android Widget

Spotify is bringing a new update to the home screen widget on Android devices. This update will help you get more out of it than before. The new widget will make it simpler and faster to access your favourite content on Spotify. So what is changing?H...

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[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues

Please read below for troubleshooting Spotify on your Android device. This guide contains fixes for most common issues as well as detail on how to create a new topic if you still are having problems. First thing to do before trying anything else is r...

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  • Daniel
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Solved!! The version of Spotify I have has completely different features than another free user.

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceAndroid PhonesMy Question or IssueMy dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without issue, and probably doesn't even know that shuffle's an option. We both h...

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Trouble with Android Bluetooth Connection

Hi, I'm usingPlan PremiumCountry GermanyDevice Phone Sony XA2 "H3113"Operating System Android 9 I use Spotify Premium for some years now, in Cars I connect via Bluetooth to the car and use the car radio buttons to skip Tracks and Mute/Unmute.Please n...

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  • Hi,   I'm using Plan          Premium Country   Germany Device     Phone Sony XA2 "H3113" Operating System&nb...
  • gerard1492
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  • Android
    Bluetootch
    Car
    controls
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Car Controls/Autoplay Stopped Working

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom, EnglandDeviceSony Xperia XZ PremiumOperating SystemOreo My Question or IssueFor months now my car controls do not work with spotify anymore. I have a brand new MINI Cooper since a year ago and for roughly 6 months fr...

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  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom, England Device Sony Xperia XZ Premium Operating System Oreo   My Question or Issue For months now my car controls do not work with spotify anymore....
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  • Android
    autoplay
    bluetooth
    Car
    Car Controls
    controls
    Sony
    Xperia
    XZ Premium
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Android 9 Bluetooth - skip/play/pause keys does not work

PlanPremiumSpotify version8.5.32.889DeviceHTC U11Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueSince some months I have the following issue:My phone is connected with my Kenwood DPX-7100DAB car radio and use Spotify to play music. The music title and...

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  • Plan Premium Spotify version 8.5.32.889 Device HTC U11 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue Since some months I have the following issue: My phone is connected with my Ke...
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    Car
    controls
    pause
    Play
    Radio
    skip
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Songs stop playing when phone screen locks

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy S10Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhile playing songs on my phone, as soon as the screen times out - and locks (screen goes dark) - the song stops playing. Then I have to wake up the screen/pho...

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  • ...ave this issue with Amazon Music so I know it's unique to Spotify. I already did the reatart/clear cache/uninstall/reinstall to no avail. Also, when the screen is locked there are no controls to p...
  • osornios
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  • Android
    controls
    Galaxy S10
    Lock Screen Issues
    Samsung
    screen lock
    songs stop
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Lock screen controls

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceSamsung Galaxy S10 plusOperating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueI know this topic has been discussed ad nauseum, however I'm still having issues. Seems like I've narrowed it down, at least on my device. The lock scr...

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  • ...aving issues. Seems like I've narrowed it down, at least on my device. The lock screen controls work when I'm not connected to Bluetooth for my Sony wireless headphones and iems. I've wiped cache. W...
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    controls
    lock screen
    pause
    Play
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth Controls not working properly

PlanFamily PremiumCountryCanadaDeviceSamsung Galaxy S9+Operating SystemAndroid Pie My Question or IssueI have a UClear HBC200 HD bluetooth headset for my motorcycle and have always had no issues using the play/pause/skip track functionality of the he...

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  • Plan Family Premium Country Canada Device Samsung Galaxy S9+ Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue I have a UClear HBC200 HD bluetooth headset for my motorcycle and have ...
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Google Maps Spotify Integration

PlanremiumCountry USADeviceSamsung Galaxy S9+Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or Issue I follow the instructions for enabling Spotify controls on Google maps, but "show media playback controls" does not show up with the rest of my controls. A...

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  •   Plan remium Country  USA Device Samsung Galaxy S9+ Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue  I follow the instructions for enabling Spotify controls...
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    google maps
    Maps
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Superuser Contribution Variety of problems on S7

PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceSamsung S7Operating System Android 8.0.0Spotify version: 8.4.66.733 armV7 My Question or Issue I've been using my S7 for a while now and have had a variety of problems...1) The classic issue of once pausing a song on the lo...

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  • ...or a while now and have had a variety of problems... 1) The classic issue of once pausing a song on the lock screen then locking and unlocking the phone the lock screen controls disappear. 2) The "c...
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  • Roadie
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  • controls
    lock button
    lock screen
    S7
    skip songs
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Solved!! Spotify Controls Disappear on Lock Screen After Pause

Samsung Galaxy S8 running Nougat (7.0).The Spotify controls disappear from my lock screen if I pause the track I'm listening to. I have power saving turned off for Spotify, notifications on for Spotify, and notifications on for my lock screen.What gi...

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  • Samsung Galaxy S8 running Nougat (7.0). The Spotify controls disappear from my lock screen if I pause the track I'm listening to. I have power saving turned off for Spotify, notifications on for S...
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  • Android
    controls
    disappear
    nougat
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Mobile App - Playback Controls

After a recent update, I no longer see any playback controls for the Spotify app. When I start a radio or a song, the music plays, but I am no longer greeted with an album cover or the standard play/pause skip and previous (I am currently using premi...

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  • After a recent update, I no longer see any playback controls for the Spotify app. When I start a radio or a song, the music plays, but I am no longer greeted with an album cover or the s...
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    Cover Images
    Mobile
    Play Button
    problem
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Huaweis play controls notification not showing properly

It's not Displaying the play, next and prev buttons properly as seen in the picture.Great update the New menú is better easy access to the options.

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  • It's not Displaying the play, next and prev buttons properly as seen in the picture. Great update the New menú is better easy access to the options.
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    huawei
    problem
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