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Spotify stops playing after an ad

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV. The behavior is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV.   The behavior is curren...
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 23066 Views
  • 237 comments
  • 306 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 23066 Views
  • 237 comments
  • 306 votes

[Android] Unable to play music, all playlists appear empty

We've received reports from Android users that they're unable to play songs from Search. In addition, all playlists in the app appear empty. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from Android users that they're unable to play songs from Search. In addition, all playlists in the app appear empty. This is currently being investigated.
  • LennyK
  • Newbie
  • 96069 Views
  • 470 comments
  • 725 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 96069 Views
  • 470 comments
  • 725 votes

Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues.   ...
  • 6in6erMinion
  • Newbie
  • 27515 Views
  • 141 comments
  • 415 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 27515 Views
  • 141 comments
  • 415 votes

Downloading on Apple Watch stuck at first song

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. ...
  • janisxyz
  • Newbie
  • 168293 Views
  • 325 comments
  • 709 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 168293 Views
  • 325 comments
  • 709 votes

PS4 Quick Menu shows Playlists instead of a list Liked Songs

Upon opening the PS4 quick menu, it doesn't display the Liked songs list. It only shows the playlists in the library.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Upon opening the PS4 quick menu, it doesn't display the Liked songs list. It only shows the playlists in the library.
  • sonicthegamer23
  • Newbie
  • 2931 Views
  • 25 comments
  • 22 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 2931 Views
  • 25 comments
  • 22 votes

[Desktop] Recently Played section not updating anymore

Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the desktop app and the issue occurs whatever other laptop I u...

  • Visitor
  • Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the d...
  • geocatching
  • Newbie
  • 39818 Views
  • 144 comments
  • 902 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 39818 Views
  • 144 comments
  • 902 votes

Spotify + Chromecast Audio Connection Keeps Dropping

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Chromecast Audio devices on my home network connected via a single Motorola MG73...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Ch...
  • EzequielG
  • Newbie
  • 58177 Views
  • 341 comments
  • 820 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 58177 Views
  • 341 comments
  • 820 votes

Podcasts not playing / no sound

We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile and the Web Player). This is currently being investig...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile an...
  • JoaquinBV
  • Visitor
  • 19044 Views
  • 158 comments
  • 172 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 19044 Views
  • 158 comments
  • 172 votes

Error code: 30

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Arab EmiratesDeviceMacbook Pro late 2019Operating SystemOS X My Question or IssueI repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run every fix suggested on this community. It simply refuses to work. It works perfectly on...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Arab Emirates Device Macbook Pro late 2019 Operating System OS X   My Question or Issue I repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run e...
  • Vinoses
  • Music Fan
  • 80820 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 638 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 80820 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 638 votes

Multiple SD card storage options are shown in app settings

Hey everyone! We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the Status Update below. We'll be keeping every...

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone!   We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options.    If you're experiencing this, let us know by addi...
  • dgjn6qvxrzudgtsgt5s3
  • Newbie
  • 18832 Views
  • 125 comments
  • 217 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 18832 Views
  • 125 comments
  • 217 votes

Songs aren't streaming on Apple Watch

Hey folks, We're getting reports from Apple Watch users that songs aren't streaming. Stay tuned to the Status Update for more info.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We're getting reports from Apple Watch users that songs aren't streaming.    Stay tuned to the Status Update for more info.
  • nnarrh
  • Newbie
  • 38135 Views
  • 112 comments
  • 83 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 38135 Views
  • 112 comments
  • 83 votes

[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...
  • socceroofan
  • Newbie
  • 24182 Views
  • 83 comments
  • 234 likes
  • iOS
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 24182 Views
  • 83 comments
  • 234 votes

"My Shazam Tracks" playlist doesn't sync/add all shazamed tracks

Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android My Question or Issue I've been using the automatic sync function where songs I have shazamed show up automatically in the 'My Shazams Playlist'. They stoppe...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand   It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android    My Question or Issue   I've been using the automatic sync fun...
  • haleynicole878
  • Newbie
  • 89243 Views
  • 183 comments
  • 292 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 89243 Views
  • 183 comments
  • 292 votes

Issue with storage option switching from SD Card to internal

Plan Premium Country US Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or whatever the most recent OS is) but it was fixed when I got the Moto X4. I like to keep a lot of so...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US  Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue  This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or what...
  • Ian39
  • Music Fan
  • 44223 Views
  • 276 comments
  • 358 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 44223 Views
  • 276 comments
  • 358 votes

Audio quality / Sound volume issues on Playstation 5 App

Hey folks!We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.  
  • Hockeydude95
  • Newbie
  • 27766 Views
  • 85 comments
  • 52 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 27766 Views
  • 85 comments
  • 52 votes

[Desktop] Doesn't show accurate number of songs saved anymore

Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any songs by mistake.I used to be able to just Command+A...

  • Regular
  • Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any s...
  • vvspantomvv
  • Newbie
  • 11044 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 210 likes
  • Desktop
  • Not Right Now
  • 11044 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 210 votes

Non-car Bluetooth devices displaying in Car View mode

Hey there, We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +Vote the info requested in the Status Update. All the best!

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there,   We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this.    If you're experiencing this, let us know...
  • Hoopster1990
  • Newbie
  • 42509 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 241 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 42509 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 241 votes

[Desktop] Spotify won't resume after pause with bluetooth headphones

I'm unable to resume after i pause the music for a few minutes with my headphones over bluetooth.

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm unable to resume after i pause the music for a few minutes with my headphones over bluetooth.
  • agiga99
  • Newbie
  • 28457 Views
  • 174 comments
  • 329 likes
  • Desktop
  • Not Right Now
  • 28457 Views
  • 174 comments
  • 329 votes

[Mac Desktop] Can't Play Current Song Error Message

Plan: Premium for Students I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on my laptop. I will play a song and it will play the entire song except fo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium for Students   I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on ...
  • rubs
  • Regular
  • 47621 Views
  • 104 comments
  • 135 likes
  • Desktop
    Mac
  • Not Right Now
  • 47621 Views
  • 104 comments
  • 135 votes

Sonos speakers not showing up on desktop app

Hey everyone,We've received reports about Sonos speakers not showing up on the desktop app. They only appear in the Connect picker on desktop after selecting the device in the mobile app.We'd like to take a closer look into this, so we've merged a fe...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone, We've received reports about Sonos speakers not showing up on the desktop app. They only appear in the Connect picker on desktop after selecting the device in the mobile app. ...
  • jpalo
  • Casual Listener
  • 9394 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 46 likes
  • Desktop
  • Not Right Now
  • 9394 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 46 votes