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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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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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Podcasts don't work

When clicking on browse - - > podcasts, i can see all different podcasts displayed but when i click on them nothing happens - i cannot open it, can't see any details. It's just not working at all. My only option is to share it. I have a premium accou...

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  • When clicking on browse - - > podcasts, i can see all different podcasts displayed but when i click on them nothing happens - i cannot open it, can't see any details. It's just not working at all....
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Solved!! Spotify free won't play music

Since switching back to the free version songs will play on desktop but not on my phone (android 6.0) I connect to wifi, hit shuffle, and a message pops up saying "Get premium to listen to ad free music everywhere" but there are no ads playing. It wa...

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  • Since switching back to the free version songs will play on desktop but not on my phone (android 6.0) I connect to wifi, hit shuffle, and a message pops up saying "Get premium to listen to ad free mu...
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Android Auto

When I put Spotify into offline mode so it doesn't use any data, it doesn't let me use it on Android Auto, it just says no internet connection. When I take it off offline mode, it connects bit I'm worried it will use up my data. Spotify seems to use ...

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  • When I put Spotify into offline mode so it doesn't use any data, it doesn't let me use it on Android Auto, it just says no internet connection. When I take it off offline mode, it connects bit I'm wo...
  • Joe
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Spotify is running so slow

Hi all,I have tried to search for possible solutions but getting nowhere so I'm hoping someone somewhere can help me.I have a Samsung Galaxy A3 and have had spotify on this device for 13 months now.I upgraded last month to premium and all has been fi...

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  • Hi all, I have tried to search for possible solutions but getting nowhere so I'm hoping someone somewhere can help me. I have a Samsung Galaxy A3 and have had spotify on this device for 13 mont...
  • Joe
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offline playlist is not for travelers

I am currently on a flight to istanbul, and the over to south africa. I love music, thats why i have spotify.When i put my phone on flight mode, all my offline playlists was deleted for some reason. This will be the longest 24 hours in my life.I real...

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  • I am currently on a flight to istanbul, and the over to south africa. I love music, thats why i have spotify. When i put my phone on flight mode, all my offline playlists was deleted for some reas...
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How can i change the download location site of my android music player?

My player is sony walkman F800. I want to change the download location site to the usb storage instead of its default setting, which is internal storage. How can I do that?

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  • My player is sony walkman F800. I want to change the download location site to the usb storage instead of its default setting, which is internal storage. How can I do that?
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Problema para Baixar musicas para Cartão SD

Prezado(a),boa noite. A uns dias não consigo mais baixar minhas músicas para o cartão SD. Não consigo achar opção para que as músicas sejam baixadas no cartão SD em vez da memória interna do celular(o q acontece no momento). O passo a passo que const...

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  • Prezado(a),boa noite.   A uns dias não consigo mais baixar minhas músicas para o cartão SD. Não consigo achar opção para que as músicas sejam baixadas no cartão SD em vez da memória interna do...
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Solved!! You have reached the maximum number of songs that can be made available off-line

Hi, I recently re-installed Spotify on my Anroid phone and now get the message " You have reached the maximum number of songs that can be made available off-line. To get the pending songs you must first de-select another play-list." after syncing a f...

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  • Hi, I recently re-installed Spotify on my Anroid phone and now get the message " You have reached the maximum number of songs that can be made available off-line.  To get the pending so...
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*Troubleshooting* Spotify doesn’t stream to receiver anymore. Out of options :(

3 devices (smartphone, tablet, PC(LAN)) play songs fine.All show my receiver (Pioneer VSX 924, Spotify certified) for playing by Spotify connectReceiver shows title song, but doesn’t play. Sometimes a few seconds, most of the time nothing.Last week e...

  • Casual Listener
  • 3 devices (smartphone, tablet, PC(LAN)) play songs fine. All show my receiver (Pioneer VSX 924, Spotify certified) for playing by Spotify connect Receiver shows title song, but doesn’t play. Someti...
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Premium app?

We switched my husbands premium acct to family tonight. He invited myself and our daughter. I set up my daughters account and Android app no problem. I set up my spotify acct and redeemed the family invite and my acct shows I'm part of a premium fami...

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  • We switched my husbands premium acct to family tonight. He invited myself and our daughter. I set up my daughters account and Android app no problem. I set up my spotify acct and redeemed the family ...
  • Joe
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Solved!! CAN'T FAST FORWARD!!!

I can't fast forward or backward in the track!!! What the **bleep**?!?!?! WHAT THE FUUUUCK?!?!? HALP!!! PLEASE HEEEELP!!!

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  • I can't fast forward or backward in the track!!! What the **bleep**?!?!?! WHAT THE FUUUUCK?!?!? HALP!!! PLEASE HEEEELP!!! 😭
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Problemas de busqueda

Por qué, hay canciones que en mi celular no aparecen y en otros si un ejemplo es un artista nacional llamado Caloncho su último sencillo no me sale y en otra cuenta lo busco nuevamente y si aparece

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  • Por qué, hay canciones que en mi celular no aparecen y en otros si un ejemplo es un artista nacional llamado Caloncho su último sencillo no me sale y en otra cuenta lo busco nuevamente y si aparece
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Spotify Galaxy S7 Edge App crashing

Hi!Since last update on my app for my S7 Edge the Spotify app is freezing, after 5 or 10 songs (changing) the app it's freeze/crashing, can't change can't close can't send any report can't do anything, i've already uninstalled and i've installed agai...

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  • Hi! Since last update on my app for my S7 Edge the Spotify app is freezing, after 5 or 10 songs (changing) the app it's freeze/crashing, can't change can't close can't send any report can't do anyth...
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My Spotify is not playing offline/Meu Spotify não está tocando offline.

Hello! I am having a problem with my mobile app that I can't resolve this using the website instructions's. I have a familiar plan, but I can play my songs offline. But, my mom, iOS user, play on/off. By the way, the bank account that is registered i...

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  • Hello!   I am having a problem with my mobile app that I can't resolve this using the website instructions's. I have a familiar plan, but I can play my songs offline. But, my mom, iOS user, pl...
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Cambio móvil con canciones premium

Hola, buenos días:Tenía un móvil y me descargué muchas canciones para escucharlas con premium. Ahora tengo otro móvil, las tengo que volver a descargar? Me ocupan espacio en la tarjeta sd y no las puedo escuchar, qué puedo hacer?

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  • Hola, buenos días: Tenía un móvil y me descargué muchas canciones para escucharlas con premium. Ahora tengo otro móvil, las tengo que volver a descargar? Me ocupan espacio en la tarjeta sd y no las ...
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"Waiting to download." Local Files

Hello, I have a handful of music that isn't available on Spotify that I want to import into my device for listening without having to download a secondary music application. I'm using a Huawei Nexus 6P running Android 7.1.1. My PC is connected to my ...

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  • Hello, I have a handful of music that isn't available on Spotify that I want to import into my device for listening without having to download a secondary music application.   I'm using a Huaw...
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New update: how do I shuffle my downloaded songs now?

What I used to do most of the time is I'd go to my library, all songs, filter by downloaded, shuffle. Now the library is gone... Does that mean I have to favourite all the songs I download?What a weird change.

  • Casual Listener
  • What I used to do most of the time is I'd go to my library, all songs, filter by downloaded, shuffle. Now the library is gone... Does that mean I have to favourite all the songs I download? What a w...
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[Android][Your Music] Recent change is awful

Can I no longer download individual songs? Only albums?I should be able to get to my artists in no more than two clicks.One of the reasons I stick with Spotify over Google music is the ease of use of the app. It has now been made equally obscure. I w...

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  • Can I no longer download individual songs? Only albums? I should be able to get to my artists in no more than two clicks. One of the reasons I stick with Spotify over Google music is the ease o...
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Can't find "My Songs" after the new update?

After this last update (updated Dec. 9 I believe?) I can't figure out how to access the list of all my downloaded songs. (I have a galaxy s7 and a premium account if that matters)

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  • After this last update (updated Dec. 9 I believe?) I can't figure out how to access the list of all my downloaded songs. (I have a galaxy s7 and a premium account if that matters)
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*Troubleshooting* Spotify doesn’t stream to receiver anymore. Out of options :(

3 devices (smartphone, tablet, PC(LAN)) plays songs fine.All show my receiver (Pioneer VSX 924, Spotify certified) for playing by Spotify connectReceiver shows title song, but doesn’t play. Sometimes a few seconds, most of the time nothing.Last week ...

  • Casual Listener
  • 3 devices (smartphone, tablet, PC(LAN)) plays songs fine. All show my receiver (Pioneer VSX 924, Spotify certified) for playing by Spotify connect Receiver shows title song, but doesn’t play. Somet...
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