Spotify crashes on iPod Touch 3G

[lammylott]

I have been having a problem for months with the Spotify app on my iPod Touch (iOS 5.1.1). During playback, the app crashes, either during the first song I play or after a few songs. When it crashes, the music begins to stutter and then goes silent once the app has closed itself. I have tried factory resets on my iPod and cannot seem to get around the issue. When I download the app, I get the notification that it is not compatible for iOS 5 but it lets me download the latest compatible version, which is the version that I am having trouble with. I have even downloaded the iOS 4 version of the app and have the same issue.

Any idea what could be causing this and how it can be solved?

[Peter__]

Does adjusting the streaming quality make any difference? Are you using offline playlists?

[lammylott]

The quality is currently on normal which I am guessing is the one that should be least demanding for the app.

EDIT: I have since tried other playback qualities and it is still crashing. I am not using offline playlists.

[lammylott]

I am still getting this problem. Have tried reinstalling the app and still no avail. My worry is that now that iOS 5 is old hat I'm going to be left with an app that does not work, despite the fact that I am paying for a 'Premium' service.

EDIT: It is now not even letting me download the Spotify app. It simply says "This app requires iOS 6.0"

[Peter__]

Can you download it from App Store > Purchased > Spotify? 

[lammylott]

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@Peter wrote:

Can you download it from App Store > Purchased > Spotify? 

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I have managed to download it again after resetting my iPod, however the crashing problem persists. I am at a loss.

[vtmw]

I am having exactly the same problem, with the same device.  I've pretty much given up using Spotify on my iPod, which is really unfortunate.  I assume Spotify is no longer supporting/fixing this version of the app.