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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...

Amayy
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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...

Daniel
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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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shahn321
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify not resuming playback after using another app

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevice(Samsung Galaxy S21+)Operating System(Android 13) My Question or IssueSo I just noticed this happening today when I was in the gym listening to spotify and going on tiktok between my exercises. Usually if I close out ...

William_T
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Plan Premium Country Australia Device (Samsung Galaxy S21+) Operating System (Android 13) My Question or Issue So I just noticed this happening today when I was in the gym liste...
2023-05-16 1:52:59 PM
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William_T
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect works for Web Player but not in Android/IPhone or Windows App

Hello, for quite some time I have this issue and I am at a loss.I have a premium family account and several devices at home where we listen to Spotify regularly.I have some Alexa Echo devices as well as some Sonos speakers. When playing from the Sono...

squareroottwo
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Hello, for quite some time I have this issue and I am at a loss. I have a premium family account and several devices at home where we listen to Spotify regularly. I have some Alexa Echo de...
2023-05-11 9:59:59 PM
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Alex
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Superuser Contribution I can't turn the Smart shuffle off

The smart shuffle icon doesn't do its job. When I click this icon, nothing happens whatsoever. Video attached.PlanPremiumCountry - Czech Republic Device(realme Operating System(Android 12) My Question or IssueHow do I actually turn it off?

JesusThisIsPain
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The smart shuffle icon doesn't do its job. When I click this icon, nothing happens whatsoever. Video attached. Plan Premium Country - Czech Republic Device (realme 😎 Operating System ...
2023-05-15 5:40:11 PM
2023-05-17 8:28:19 AM
Alex
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Stop silent notifications interrupting music playback

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceGalaxy S23 ultra Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueWhy can't Spotify identify my phones noise and notifications settings to let it detect that notifications are silenced, meaning it doesn't need to mute playback...

Vaper86
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Plan Premium Country UK Device Galaxy S23 ultra Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue Why can't Spotify identify my phones noise and notifications settings to let it...
2023-04-06 2:07:35 AM
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aliatta123
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Car Mode Not Turning on Autimatically When Connected to Echo Auto 2

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePixel 7Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueI recently got an Echo Auto 2 so I can play music in my car via bluetooth. I installed it today and immediately found that Spotify would not automatically switch to Car ...

emar1
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Plan Premium Country USA Device Pixel 7 Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue I recently got an Echo Auto 2 so I can play music in my car via bluetooth. I installed it tod...
2023-05-16 9:42:35 PM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify app crashes in background when screen is turned off.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceLG V60ThinQOperating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueI recently performed a system update which updated my Spotify player while in the background. Originally I thought this was just an aesthetic choice but I ...

Vaeyguh
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Plan Premium Country United States Device LG V60ThinQ Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue I recently performed a system update which updated my Spotify player wh...
2023-05-10 11:15:30 PM
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Vaeyguh
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Twitter and videos

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI am listening music. I watch video at twitter. Music is pausing. When video finished music i...

GÜLTEKİN
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Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I am li...
2020-04-20 11:08:49 PM
2023-05-16 7:28:06 AM
Arkey1
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts don't show in "last heard"

My Question or Issue Since last update on android, podcasts dont show in LAST HEARED.only songs show there....how can i fix that?

der_porter
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My Question or Issue Since last update on android, podcasts dont show in LAST HEARED. only songs show there.... how can i fix that?
2023-05-13 8:53:10 AM
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Joan
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Superuser Contribution All genres in search function display very limited selection of albums and playlists etc

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceSamsung S22+Operating System My Question or IssueWhen I browse genres none has more than a couple of albums or playlists and none of the genres display the "Show More" button. I can search for specific albums, which are not d...

djannih
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Plan Premium Country Device Samsung S22+ Operating System My Question or Issue When I browse genres none has more than a couple of albums or playlists and none of the genres di...
2023-02-11 6:04:34 PM
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djannih
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Disable Snapping to Top of Screen when Scrolling in Home

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceNexus 6p (I think)Operating SystemAndroid (idk version, definitely not the latest)My Question or IssueWhen I scroll in the Home page, I noticed that it will gently "snap" the content so that the top of a gallery will line up...

Awelotta
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Plan Premium Country US Device Nexus 6p (I think) Operating System Android (idk version, definitely not the latest) My Question or Issue When I scroll in the Home page, I noticed that it wil...
2023-05-05 12:31:34 AM
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Awelotta
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Two speakers

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Mexico Device Samsung(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I am trying to play to Wonderboom speakers at the same time, same room, same ...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Mexico Device Samsung (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or...
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Superuser Contribution I keep having other people's devices start playing music on my phone.

Whenever I start playing a podcast or music, another user not on my wifi or contacts network will start playing another playlist. I have to go to my devices and switch back to mine before being able to listen to my music again. Are there any ways to ...

SCorasaniti
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Whenever I start playing a podcast or music, another user not on my wifi or contacts network will start playing another playlist. I have to go to my devices and switch back to mine before being able...
2023-04-06 11:44:49 PM
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Alex
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unplayable hidden songs (can't unhide them)

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceLG G6Operating SystemAndroid Pie My Question or IssueAccidentally hid a song in Liked Songs and now I can't listen it it, while I can't even change it back. (Version 8.5.57.1164)

ronsp
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Plan Premium Country Device LG G6 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue Accidentally hid a song in Liked Songs and now I can't listen it it, while I can't even cha...
2020-05-19 3:24:42 PM
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Superuser Contribution Ranking change in mixtape causes playback confusion

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePixel 6 ProOperating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueI was listening to my mixtape 5 (~metal) on one day for a while, stopped playback and did not use spotify until a day later, when i continued playback on the sam...

Cirrus0
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Pixel 6 Pro Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue I was listening to my mixtape 5 (~metal) on one day for a while, stopped playback and...
2023-05-08 1:28:47 PM
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Lyubka
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Superuser Contribution I want to save my music to my sd card

sorry but please be patient with me I am new to Spotify I have tried to download music to my SD card on my android phone in settings I have it set to sd card but when I go to the sd card in my file manager there is no music on it thanks

user-removed
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sorry but please be patient with me I am new to Spotify I have tried to download music to my SD card on my android phone in settings I have it set to sd card but when I go to the sd card in my file m...
2023-03-08 11:10:22 AM
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Superuser Contribution Google Home play song from Spotify for less than 10 seconds and stopped with no reason

Google Home play song from Spotify for less than 10 seconds and stopped with no reasonPlanPremiumCountryThailandDeviceGoogle HomeOperating SystemAndroid Issue

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Google Home play song from Spotify for less than 10 seconds and stopped with no reason Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Google Home Operating System Android Issue
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Alex
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On going issue

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Poor audio quality and they do not solve this problem

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDevice(Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy Tab A, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, Lenovo V310)Operating System(Android 10, Android 11, Android 12, MIUI 13, Windows 10) My Question or IssueI have been writing to you in the community...

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Plan Premium Country Argentina Device (Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy Tab A, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, Lenovo V310) Operating System (Android 10, Android 11, Android 12, MIUI 13, Windows 10...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked Songs Playlist doe not Load with Google Built-in

PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerlandDeviceMotorola Edge 30 Ultra (Android 12)Renault Megane E-Tech (Android 10 Google built in) My Question or IssueMy "Liked Songs" Playlist don't get loaded in the Car.Android Built in is Android 10, Appversion of Spotify i...

Elerios
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Plan Premium Country Switzerland Device Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (Android 12) Renault Megane E-Tech (Android 10 Google built in) My Question or Issue My "Liked Songs" Playlist don't get...
2023-04-30 10:39:13 PM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't like anymore song on my mobile

PlanPremiumCountryFranceOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI'm not able to had song to my liked title from my phone although my playlist has around 1000 title Moreover I can still like them from my pc wich had them to liked title but they st...

Cravate
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Plan Premium Country France Operating System Android My Question or Issue I'm not able to had song to my liked title from my phone although my playlist has around 1000 title&nb...
2020-08-14 11:30:59 AM
2023-05-10 9:00:21 AM
NikolaiAusBromberg
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Superuser Contribution Canvas Option

Canvas option is not showing on my phone (Samsung A30s) Please tell me solution or is my device not supported for canvas?.

Starboy_0982
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Canvas option is not showing on my phone (Samsung A30s) Please tell me solution or is my device not supported for canvas?.
2023-01-29 8:51:44 PM
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lvicho_l
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