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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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AntonioGomez79
Newbie
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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...
It is very annoying that one has to first Shuffle play a playlist and then go to the Now Playing and then tap on the shuffle icon to be able to TURN OFF Shuffle and to play the next tracks in order. This is ridiculous because we might be playing the ...
Gig Goer
It is very annoying that one has to first Shuffle play a playlist and then go to the Now Playing and then tap on the shuffle icon to be able to TURN OFF Shuffle and to play the next tracks in order. ...
Kamilahg
Casual Listener
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24 replies
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PlanPremium CountryUnited Kingdom DeviceSamsung S20+ Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI've noticed that sometimes when I shuffle play my main Playlist (which has ~400 songs in it, 37+ hours of music) at some point my Spotify app starts pla...
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Samsung S20+ Operating System Android My Question or Issue I've noticed that sometimes when I shuffle play my main ...
Elena
Moderator
1275 Views
5 replies
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PlanPremium CountryUnited Kingdom DeviceSamsung S20+ Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI've noticed an issue for some time now on my mobile phone - when I use Spotify after a break from it, and I use Shuffle Play on my playlist (my normal w...
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Samsung S20+ Operating System Android My Question or Issue I've noticed an issue for some time now on my mobile pho...
andrewjgriff
Music Fan
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4 replies
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I am wondering how i can switch off SHUFFLE and which indicator shows me that SHIFFLE IS OFF. Whithin my android app theres always a green shuffle button shown. Tapping on this button results in nothing. Neither a color change of the button nor an ot...
Newbie
I am wondering how i can switch off SHUFFLE and which indicator shows me that SHIFFLE IS OFF. Whithin my android app theres always a green shuffle button shown. Tapping on this button results in noth...
LordyKillz
Newbie
43125 Views
10 replies
2 likes
My playlist is set up for shuffle, but does not shuffle all songs. I hear the same songs repeatedly. In the same order. How do i actually enable shuffle. Android user
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My playlist is set up for shuffle, but does not shuffle all songs. I hear the same songs repeatedly. In the same order. How do i actually enable shuffle. Android user
phan_times
Community Legend
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3 replies
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I am not a premium member. On my phone (HTC One M8), when I choose "Shuffle Play," the app asks whether I would like to Get Premium. If I choose Later, the "Premium" window closes, but no music plays. I have no way at the moment to listen to music wi...
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I am not a premium member. On my phone (HTC One M8), when I choose "Shuffle Play," the app asks whether I would like to Get Premium. If I choose Later, the "Premium" window closes, but no music ...
Cadillacgirl
Newbie
9355 Views
8 replies
1 likes
I can not understand how the spotify team was able to remove the only button that made me pay for a premium account. The "shuffle play" button on playlists in a folder was MY LIFE. I do not want to waste time looking for music while I'm in the car or...
Regular
I can not understand how the spotify team was able to remove the only button that made me pay for a premium account. The "shuffle play" button on playlists in a folder was MY LIFE. I do not ...
Spotify_Evan
Casual Listener
4204 Views
15 replies
17 likes
Phone: Samsung Note 4 (SM-N910F)Android Version: 6.0.1 Spotify Account Type: Free (Shuffle Play) (previously Premium)Spotify Version: 6.2.0.1028 armV7 No SD Card installed on device.Using strong WiFi connection Issue 1: When using Shuffle Play on any...
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Phone: Samsung Note 4 (SM-N910F) Android Version: 6.0.1 Spotify Account Type: Free (Shuffle Play) (previously Premium) Spotify Version: 6.2.0.1028 armV7 No SD Card installed ...
lancetaylor1988
Casual Listener
1025 Views
2 replies
1 likes
Hi, I'm Bob. I've been a subscriber for quite a while. But, this is my first post. I'd like to listen to albums/playlists in order. But, somehow, shuffle play got turned on and I can't get it turned back off. Can someone please help? Thanks, Bob
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Hi, I'm Bob. I've been a subscriber for quite a while. But, this is my first post. I'd like to listen to albums/playlists in order. But, somehow, shuffle pla...
shalvorson
Newbie
1606 Views
3 replies
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Sorry, I know this is in another thread. I'm cancelling my premium subscription. Just fed up with fighting against shuffle play.I just wanted to select an album and play through it in sequence.This is the most obvious action, and what everyone I know...
Newbie
Sorry, I know this is in another thread. I'm cancelling my premium subscription. Just fed up with fighting against shuffle play.I just wanted to select an album and play through it in sequence. This...
djmikeystrange
Roadie
883 Views
1 replies
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I have a premium account. I notice this mostly on the android app, but see it on the Windows desktop player too. I play an album and do not turn on shuffle, but it still plays the tracks in a shuffled order. When I look at the shuffle toggle, it is o...
Newbie
I have a premium account. I notice this mostly on the android app, but see it on the Windows desktop player too. I play an album and do not turn on shuffle, but it still plays the tracks in a shuffle...
458 Views
0 replies
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So I recognize that my playlist is small (7 songs), and for some reason you have singled out phones as the only ones who can't listen to their actual playlists (even though tablets with the exact same OS can) and so I get suggested songs inserted int...
Newbie
So I recognize that my playlist is small (7 songs), and for some reason you have singled out phones as the only ones who can't listen to their actual playlists (even though tablets with the exact sam...
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