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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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How to change head unit interface?

I have Spotify installed on the Android head unit inside my car and the interface used to be very car-friendly. But nowadays the interface feels incredibly unsafe to use with the tiny buttons. I also don't see the option to turn on car-mode inside th...

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  • I have Spotify installed on the Android head unit inside my car and the interface used to be very car-friendly. But nowadays the interface feels incredibly unsafe to use with the tiny buttons. I also...
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Superuser Contribution Music is playing on other device when i hit play on phone, when it shows that phone is output device

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceGalaxy S9, pcOperating SystemLatest update, and windows 10 My Question or IssueMy phone and pc dont usually auto connect, which is okay. But when i pause the music on my pc when im taking a break from gaming, and change ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device Galaxy S9, pc Operating System Latest update, and windows 10   My Question or Issue My phone and pc dont usually auto connect, which is okay. But whe...
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Superuser Contribution Smart shuffle is not returning to original order after turning it off.

In the past I would start listening to my playlist my pressing the shuffle icon on the top of the playlist, and if a song came on as part of an album that I wanted to hear through, I would turn off shuffle and it would stick to my sort order of "arti...

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  • In the past I would start listening to my playlist my pressing the shuffle icon on the top of the playlist, and if a song came on as part of an album that I wanted to hear through, I would turn off s...
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Public Playlists are not showing in Public Playlists list

I have manually set a playlist to Public, refreshed my Spotiy session, and the playlist does not show up in my Public Playlists list. Plan: PremiumCountry: United State of AmericaDevice: Macbook Pro and Andriod

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  • I have manually set a playlist to Public, refreshed my Spotiy session, and the playlist does not show up in my Public Playlists list.    Plan: Premium Country: United State of Ameri...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast episodes list is always scrolled to the middle

I listen to the Joe Rogan Podcast, when I go to the podcast page to check for new podcasts the list is scrolled to somewhere in the middle. Right now it is stuck at #1911 and the newest is #2008 so I have to scroll 97 positions to see the newest, the...

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  • I listen to the Joe Rogan Podcast, when I go to the podcast page to check for new podcasts the list is scrolled to somewhere in the middle. Right now it is stuck at #1911 and the newest is #2008...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Galaxy watch 5 flipped ui in hebrew

There is a small ui bug in the hebrew version. Where the media control arrows are flipped and also the scroll bar is in the middle of the screen, probably flipped too.

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  • There is a small ui bug in the hebrew version. Where the media control arrows are flipped and also the scroll bar is in the middle of the screen, probably flipped too.
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Superuser Contribution "You've discovered a Premium feature" shows on Premium

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice: Samsung s21 +Operating SystemAndroid 13My Question or IssueAny time i try to tap shuffle on a playlist, i get "You've discovered a Premium feature" pop up while on Premium. I've cleared the cache, the data and then uninsta...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device:  Samsung s21 + Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue Any time i try to tap shuffle on a playlist, i get "You've discovered a Premium f...
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Superuser Contribution I can't find the three-dot button

I'm trying to block an artist, using my android app, but that three-dot button, which should be next to the follow button, is missing. (I've just installed the latest app update. it's still missing)

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  • I'm trying to block an artist, using my android app, but that three-dot button, which should be next to the follow button, is missing. (I've just installed the latest app update. it's still missing)
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Superuser Contribution Why does spotify get stuck in a paused state?

I use the Spotify app version 8.8.44.527 on a Google Pixel 6A with Bluetooth in my car, a 2016 Prius. Most often, it works beautifully, but sometimes it just stops. The controls do not indicate that it is paused. Pressing the pause button multiple ti...

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  • I use the Spotify app version 8.8.44.527 on a Google Pixel 6A with Bluetooth in my car, a 2016 Prius. Most often, it works beautifully, but sometimes it just stops. The controls do not indicate that ...
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Superuser Contribution Sleep time for all

The timer function was recently removed for alot of users and is something that makes using the app a necessity for alot of people. Some people may be able to use it but disabling it can and does cause issues for alot of people. If leaving the platfo...

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  • The timer function was recently removed for alot of users and is something that makes using the app a necessity for alot of people. Some people may be able to use it but disabling it can and does cau...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution First load is slow while using mobile data

PlanPremiumCountryLithuaniaDeviceXiaomi Redmit Note 8 ProOperating SystemMIUI Global 12.0.5 (Android version 10 QP1A. 190711.020) My Question or IssueWhen opening Spotify, the initial load is very slow (home page/search page takes around 30-60 second...

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  • Plan Premium Country Lithuania Device Xiaomi Redmit Note 8 Pro Operating System MIUI Global 12.0.5 (Android version 10 QP1A. 190711.020)   My Question or Issue When opening Spotify, th...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Turn off shuffle for Audiobooks

Is there a way to turn off shuffle for audiobooks in the Free Version?

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  • Is there a way to turn off shuffle for audiobooks in the Free Version?
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I preview suggested songs before putting them on my playlist?

When I tap "Add to this playlist" I'm not allowed to preview and listen to a clip of any of the suggested songs anymore. It only lets me listen to clips of my liked songs. Is this a premium feature now? I'm on android and I'm a free user.

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  • When I tap "Add to this playlist" I'm not allowed to preview and listen to a clip of any of the suggested songs anymore. It only lets me listen to clips of my liked songs. Is this a premium feature n...
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Superuser Contribution Mobile app doesn't recognize me as a subscribr...laptop is fine

Mobile just changed??? Reinstalled app still doesn't recognize me and no access to my playlists...advises me to make my first playlist

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  • Mobile just changed??? Reinstalled app still doesn't recognize me and no access to my playlists...advises me to make my first playlist
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Superuser Contribution Android Auto: Albums not showing up

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePixel 6 / Hyundai i20Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueHi,I am new to use Spotify in my Car with Android Auto, but I have one issue with the App. When browsing my library I can select and filter all my arti...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Pixel 6 / Hyundai i20 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Hi, I am new to use Spotify in my Car with Android Auto, but I have one is...
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Superuser Contribution "Exclude from taste profile" option not available

"Exclude from taste profile" option not available when clicking the 3 dots on a playlist using the desktop app as well as Android app.

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  • "Exclude from taste profile" option not available when clicking the 3 dots on a playlist using the desktop app as well as Android app.
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Superuser Contribution Like and Dislike are on top of each other

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDeviceSamsung Galaxy 10+Operating SystemAndroid 12Version8.8.50.466My IssueIn my liked songs playlist, when I use Smart Shuffle, I'm encountering an issue that the Like and Dislike buttons are on top of each other. Like in thi...

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  • Plan Premium Country Israel Device Samsung Galaxy 10+ Operating System Android 12 Version 8.8.50.466 My Issue In my liked songs playlist, when I use Smart Shuffle, I'm encountering an issu...
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App is just plain bad Tech

PlanPremiumCountryColombiaDeviceRedmi note 4x, Redmi note 7, Redmi note 8 pro, iPhone 6 plusOperating SystemiOS, Android My Question or IssueThis app... I don't want to be mean or anything, but... It's garbage. You need to redesign it from scratch. I...

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  • Plan Premium Country Colombia Device Redmi note 4x, Redmi note 7, Redmi note 8 pro, iPhone 6 plus Operating System iOS, Android   My Question or Issue This app... I don't want to be me...
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