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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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  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Radio] The new radio is quite annoying

Greetings, I have noticed that the radio has been updated recently and I don't like it that much.Here's a list of the problems with it:1. It doesn't show the lyrics, which is the most important issue, considering it may be a song that I hear for the ...

  • Newbie
  • Greetings, I have noticed that the radio has been updated recently and I don't like it that much. Here's a list of the problems with it: 1. It doesn't show the lyrics, which is the most important i...
  • Ver
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    Radio
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Superuser Contribution Title/Artist/Álbum not updated in car bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceXiaomi A3 Operating SystemAndroid one My Question or IssueThe title/artist/álbum does not change in the car screen. The first song that sounds still fixed. It was running well until the last update. My car is a Toyota Aur...

  • Newbie
  • ...ounds still fixed. It was running well until the last update. My car is a Toyota Auris and other music applications do well. This error only happens with Spotify Mobile. I've tried unlinking them a...
  • MafeG
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    Car
    Mobile
    Spotify
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Superuser Contribution Automatic start of the app on mobile, how to remove?

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceGoogle Pixel 4a 5GOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or Issue The app launches automatically and s...

  • Music Fan
  • ...ystem Android 11   My Question or Issue  The app launches automatically and starts playing songs on mobile when I activate the Bluetooth, even if I don't connect my TWS (AirPods 2). How to r...
  • Dsemenoff
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    Google Pixel 4a 5G
    Mobile
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Superuser Contribution Android Facebook App bug - Solved

PlanPremiumCountryU.S. DeviceSamsung Galaxy s20 Ultra 5G (AT&T)Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueHello,Im listening to spotify on my laptop. I decide to pull out my phone and scroll through the facebook app. If I click on anything on fac...

  • Newbie
  •   Plan Premium Country U.S.   Device Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra 5G (AT&T) Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Hello, Im listening to spotify on my laptop....
  • CarlosE
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    Facebook
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile] Move "new releases" to the top of the home screen

New music is important to Spotify listeners. We want to know when our favorite bands come out with a new song or album. It is difficult to find the "new releases" section in the homepage. It's usually 3/4 the way down the page, and sometimes I can't ...

  • Visitor
  • New music is important to Spotify listeners. We want to know when our favorite bands come out with a new song or album. It is difficult to find the "new releases" section in the homepage. It's usuall...
  • CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Social] Tab for finding your followed friends.

It seems hard to find friends and view their playlists on mobile. No real intuitive easy way to find a buddy's playlists. I like to often listen to my friends music so I can get new songs in the mix and discover new music but it is a hassle to naviga...

  • Newbie
  • It seems hard to find friends and view their playlists on mobile. No real intuitive easy way to find a buddy's playlists. I like to often listen to my friends music so I can get new songs in the m...
  • Eni
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    Social
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Playlists] Last song

It would be very nice if, for example, you could have an option to keep listening to a music till the end and automatically pause/ turn off the music after. Like you don't have to be close the phone to choose to pause it.

  • Visitor
  • It would be very nice if, for example, you could have an option to keep listening to a music till the end and automatically pause/ turn off the music after. Like you don't have to be close the phone ...
  • Novy
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    Playlists
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[Mobile][Other] I’ve tried everything

I’ve reset my phone and logged off on all devices but some songs just will not play even if I am connected to the internet. I have had premium for years and haven’t had a problem, I don’t know what’s happening now. It’s not just a playlist either it’...

  • Visitor
  • I’ve reset my phone and logged off on all devices but some songs just will not play even if I am connected to the internet. I have had premium for years and haven’t had a problem, I don’t know what’s...
  • MateusM
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    Other
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Superuser Contribution Changes not visible on mobile devices

PlanFreeCountryNetherlandsDeviceSamsung A32, Samsung Tab A 10.1Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueFor some reason everything is shown correctly on the desktop, but not on my mobile phone and tablet. There are four playlists (none of them ...

  • Music Fan
  • ...ut not on my mobile phone and tablet. There are four playlists (none of them are private), but only the second and third are visible on mobile devices. Same goes for the pics I've changed: on mobile d...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Car Mode not showing timecode anymore

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceXiaomi Note 8Operating SystemAndroid 10 I recently noticed that, when Spotify is in Car Mode, it doesn't show the timecode of the song anymore, only when the song starts or if I touch the screen. Why did it disappear with...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device Xiaomi Note 8 Operating System Android 10   I recently noticed that, when Spotify is in Car Mode, it doesn't show the timecode of the song anymore, onl...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
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    car mode sucks
    Mobile
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[Android] Lyrics not showing

PlanFamily PremiumCountryBrazilDeviceOnePlus 7TOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueThe lyrics feature was enabled on my country and I could never see them. My mother's account (same family) show the lyrics normally on her phone and I tried...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Family Premium Country Brazil Device OnePlus 7T Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue The lyrics feature was enabled on my country and I could never see them. My mo...
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  • Gig Goer
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    lyrics
    Mobile
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Downloaded playlists not showing up in folders

PlanFamily PremiumCountrySwedenDeviceOneplus 8Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueThe new library with tag filtering is messing up my folders. When I download a playlist that is in a folder, it disappears and I can't find it in my library ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Family Premium Country Sweden Device Oneplus 8 Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue The new library with tag filtering is messing up my folders. When I download a pl...
  • Novy
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    Mobile
    Playlists
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[Mobile] App crashes, what is playing does not match what app indicates.

Android version 11, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ T-Mobile, Spotify App version 8.6.30.889 I have had this on going issue with the App. I listen to a podcast and then have to step out of car, or go in for the day. When I return to Spotify it shows a podcas...

  • Visitor
  • Android version 11, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ T-Mobile, Spotify App version 8.6.30.889   I have had this on going issue with the App.  I listen to a podcast and then have to step out of c...
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[Mobile][Podcasts] Sort by

In the Sort by menu for podcast add a Recently Updated tab so that when the creators upload their latest episode it will be at the top of the list making the latest episodes easier to find. It's hard to hunt for podcasts while driving so this change ...

  • Visitor
  • In the Sort by menu for podcast add a Recently Updated tab so that when the creators upload their latest episode it will be at the top of the list making the latest episodes easier to find. It's hard...
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    Podcasts
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Superuser Contribution Getting local files to work on your mobile (2020 Edition)

I am starting a new topic for getting local files working on mobile devices as it's just taken me a good 3 hours to get a few songs that were ALREADY ON MY PHONE to work in the spotify app.It's good to see that you guys haven't fixed this, when there...

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  • ...ecurity > Windows Security > Firewall & Network Protection. Once here, click all 3 options (Domain, Private & Public Network) and turn the firewall OFF. Ensure both your mobile AND PC a...
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    firewall
    local files
    Mobile
    music
    Offline Access
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Other] Music control

I miss the days when you could pull down your notification board and Spotify would be there with music control so that we could switch songs or pause. Now you have to pull down the notification board hit the media button select the app and only then ...

  • Visitor
  • I miss the days when you could pull down your notification board and Spotify would be there with music control so that we could switch songs or pause.   Now you have to pull down the notificat...
  • Mihail
  • Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution discover weekly & release rader not syncing between desktop & mobile device

PlanPremiumCountrybelgiumDevice(xiaomi mi8)Operating System( Android ) My Question or Issuesince the new UI these spotify lists don't sync to my mobile device. On the desktop i removed the songs i don't want to see anymore, but on my cellphone they s...

  • Roadie
  • Plan Premium Country belgium Device (xiaomi mi8) Operating System ( Android )   My Question or Issue since the new UI these spotify lists don't sync to my mobile device. On the d...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution How can I make spotify not switch when I open it on another device?

This newest update is trash, let's start with that. I have never noticed this issue before, but now it seems almost constant. At work I'm usually playing spotify from my desktop computer, but I also have it downloaded on my phone (Samsung Galaxy s20)...

  • Casual Listener
  • This newest update is trash, let's start with that.   I have never noticed this issue before, but now it seems almost constant.   At work I'm usually playing spotify from my desktop com...
  • Ivan
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[Mobile][Your Library] Liked Songs are different on desktop and mobile versions

There is no liked songs on my mobile version which songs i liked on desktop version. Also if i listen a song on desktop version, it doesnt seen at "last listenings" on mobile. They are not compitable.

  • Visitor
  • There is no liked songs on my mobile version which songs i liked on desktop version. Also if i listen a song on desktop version, it doesnt seen at "last listenings" on mobile. They are not c...
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    Your Library
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Stop Displaying New Podcast Episodes on mobile

My Question or IssueSo my question is, how can I stop "New Podcast Episodes" from showing up on my home screen when I open up Spotify on my mobile device?I used to follow certain podcasts, but I got over them and no longer follow them, but Spotify in...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue So my question is, how can I stop "New Podcast Episodes" from showing up on my home screen when I open up Spotify on my mobile device? I used to follow certain podcasts, but I...
  • Novy
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    Podcasts
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