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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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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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Available devices vanishing after playing Daily Mix

The Daily Mixes are awesome, but every time I play one of them my listed available devices to stream music too vanish. In my case this is my Echo. I can play music to it via bluetooth pairing, but it is no longer listed under available devices. It di...

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  • The Daily Mixes are awesome, but every time I play one of them my listed available devices to stream music too vanish.  In my case this is my Echo.  I can play music to it via bluetooth pai...
  • rbellman
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Can't Use My Options

Ever since I updated the app on Android, every time I view the options for a song, it won't actually perform whatever action I choose (adding to a playlist, viewing artist, etc.) Any suggestions?

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  • Ever since I updated the app on Android, every time I view the options for a song, it won't actually perform whatever action I choose (adding to a playlist, viewing artist, etc.) Any suggestions?
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How to keep widget and remove Album art from Lock Screen

Everybody who walks by my desk sees the album art of the song I'm listening, too often inappropiate images for a work desk. People believe that's my ScreenSaverIt's not acceptable that Spotify makes the user remove also the widget if you don't want t...

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  • Everybody who walks by my desk sees the album art of the song I'm listening, too often inappropiate images for a work desk. People believe that's my ScreenSaver It's not acceptable that ...
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Can't delete my playlist

Hi,I cant delete my playlist. I have reinstalled the app but still the same.I also got a playlist which alway say loading.Please help.Thanks

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  • Hi, I cant delete my playlist. I have reinstalled the app but still the same. I also got a playlist which alway say loading. Please help. Thanks
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How long can I be offline and still listen to playlists?

I will be out of the country, on a cruise, for a week. I use my phone for music when I work out and have the playlist I use as available offline. My phone will not have data for that whole week - will spotify still allow me to listen to my offline pl...

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  • I will be out of the country, on a cruise, for a week.  I use my phone for music when I work out and have the playlist I use as available offline.  My phone will not have data for that whol...
  • MelanieL7
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Equalizer takes a second to start

I'm on a Google Pixel running 7.1. Basically when I click on a song, the song starts without the equalizer enabled. Then after a second, the equalizer kicks in. It's really annoying because it interrupts the beginning of every song. It doesn't do it ...

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  • I'm on a Google Pixel running 7.1. Basically when I click on a song, the song starts without the equalizer enabled. Then after a second, the equalizer kicks in. It's really annoying because it interr...
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Solved!! Change which Name is shown in the "Spotify Connect Interface" ?

Hello,When i'm using spotify and clicking on the Spotify Connect Button to change which device is currently playing the music:In iOS on my old Iphone it used my device's name "Name's iPhone",but with android it uses my device serial code SM-A510 F in...

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  • Hello, When i'm using spotify and clicking on the Spotify Connect Button to change which device is currently playing the music: In iOS on my old Iphone it used my device's name "Name's iPhone", bu...
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Solved!! where is my file actually stored?

it's on external memory on spotify settings, but it's also using my internal memory on my phone settings..

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  • it's on external memory on spotify settings, but it's also using my internal memory on my phone settings..
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What is the difference between saved music and downloaded music?

This question has been asked before but it was marked as solved when someone answered that downloaded means you can listen offline, but this can not be true as I can listen to my saved music offline even when it is not downloaded. Also I have a secon...

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  • This question has been asked before but it was marked as solved when someone answered that downloaded means you can listen offline, but this can not be true as I can listen to my saved music offline ...
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Spofify on Vivo V5

Hi Spotify,I am using Vivo V5, within spotify apps I couldnt see equalizer on it. Also, i want spotify to appear on my lock screen? Can you fix this?

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  • Hi Spotify, I am using Vivo V5, within spotify apps I couldnt see equalizer on it. Also, i want spotify to appear on my lock screen? Can you fix this?
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Shuffle and Repeat settings keep resetting

For the past few weeks I've noticed that my settings for Shuffle and Repeat (I always have mine set to Shuffle+Repeat All) keeps resetting on my Android device (they remain the same on my PC though). When I say reset, I mean they both get disabled so...

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  • For the past few weeks I've noticed that my settings for Shuffle and Repeat (I always have mine set to Shuffle+Repeat All) keeps resetting on my Android device (they remain the same on my PC though)....
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external card offline music disappearing

Hi Spotify,I have regular problem and even though I doubt it can be solved I am so tired of this I am trying to find answers. Already looked on forums etc. I have my offline albums on external card. When I connect my phone to PC/Mac all the offline m...

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  • Hi Spotify, I have regular problem and even though I doubt it can be solved I am so tired of this I am trying to find answers. Already looked on forums etc.   I have my offline albums on exte...
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freezing during songs

I have Spotify premium on my android and recently it's been freezing halfway through a song. at first it was every third song or so but lately I can't get through a single song without it crapping out. I uninstalled all updates and it's still doing i...

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  • I have Spotify premium on my android and recently it's been freezing halfway through a song. at first it was every third song or so but lately I can't get through a single song without it crapping ou...
  • Jacob
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Recent update - unable to add songs to my playlists

My app was recently updated and when I click add to playlist, nothing happens and the playlists do not show up. Is there a way to go back to the older version?

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  • My app was recently updated and when I click add to playlist, nothing happens and the playlists do not show up. Is there a way to go back to the older version?
  • Joe
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Song function problems

Hi, I can't use any of the functions when i click the option buttons on the song. For example in open up the menu and try add a song to que or add it to a different playlist the option board closes. I can't change much on my phone right now so this i...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I can't use any of the functions when i click the option buttons on the song. For example in open up the menu and try add a song to que or add it to a different playlist the option board closes. ...
  • Joe
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Ads made Spotify stupid

i understand that there are supposed to be ads, but not like this;it asked me to watch a video for 30 mins of ad free music, so i did. it never said "thanks for watching", then it played two more ads, 3 songs, and another ad. stuff like this has happ...

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  • i understand that there are supposed to be ads, but not like this; it asked me to watch a video for 30 mins of ad free music, so i did. it never said "thanks for watching", then it played two more a...
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Spotify sonos issues

Sonos app works just fine on android samsung s7. Spotify can not find the sonos speaker. Is there a solution for this ptoblem?

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  • Sonos app works just fine on android samsung s7. Spotify can not find the sonos speaker. Is there a solution for this ptoblem?
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Superuser Contribution can't download spotify app

Can somebody help me.I have a spotify accountbut i can't download de spotify app (saying can't download in this land)is there a way to download the app?(samsung, android, google play store)

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  • Can somebody help me. I have a spotify account but i can't download de spotify app (saying can't download in this land) is there a way to download the app? (samsung, android, google play store)
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Solved!! Won't queue songs

If I'm playing a playlist, and I want to add another song to listen to, it never adds.I have to either play the song and loose my entire playlist which I was listening to, or not play it.When I pay money for a working app and music, I would very much...

  • Casual Listener
  • If I'm playing a playlist, and I want to add another song to listen to, it never adds. I have to either play the song and loose my entire playlist which I was listening to, or not play it. When I p...
  • Joe
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