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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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Search Button

Hi there, Last night my phone updated my spotify app to version 6.9.0.1212 armV7 and I currently have no way to search for songs on my android phone! Is anyone having a similar problem, or knows a way around this? Thanks!

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  • Hi there,  Last night my phone updated my spotify app to version 6.9.0.1212 armV7 and I currently have no way to search for songs on my android phone!   Is anyone having a similar proble...
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[Solved] - Android 7.1 Pixel Bluetooth issues are a driving hazard

I am having several issues with Spotify over Bluetooth on my Pixel. I have tried this on multiple audio systems and I am seeing similar results. Please don't wait until someone has an accident to fix this. The workarounds cause you to have to take yo...

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  • I am having several issues with Spotify over Bluetooth on my Pixel. I have tried this on multiple audio systems and I am seeing similar results. Please don't wait until someone has an accident t...
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Shows won't stay downloaded

Hello,Ever since the update to allow shows I have been adding podcasts to my downloads to listen to later. The problem is none of these will stay downloaded so I can listen offline. I am a premium member and the shows Will download, but randomly they...

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  • Hello, Ever since the update to allow shows I have been adding podcasts to my downloads to listen to later. The problem is none of these will stay downloaded so I can listen offline. I am a premiu...
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Song playing but no audio

I have this recurring problem where if I select a song to play, whether in online or offline mode, spotify will play the first second and then mute itself. The song progress bar will continue to move, but no audio will come out.Also if I manually mov...

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  • I have this recurring problem where if I select a song to play, whether in online or offline mode, spotify will play the first second and then mute itself. The song progress bar will continue to move...
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Switched to iphone layout

Why is my spotify on my android suddenly laid out like an iphone spotify after signing into my account on my girlfriends phone?? I have an android so how did it switch? And how can i switch it back because i hate iphones...

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  • Why is my spotify on my android suddenly laid out like an iphone spotify after signing into my account on my girlfriends phone?? I have an android so how did it switch? And how can i switch it back b...
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Occasionally cant access offline files - forever loading

Hi, every so often Spotify doesnt want to open offline albums and just hangs with the green loading circle.The odd thing here is that playlists still work. And even if i turn an album into a new playlist - then spotify plays it offline.Otherwise i ha...

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  • Hi, every so often Spotify doesnt want to open offline albums and just hangs with the green loading circle. The odd thing here is that playlists still work. And even if i turn an album into a new pl...
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searching for songs

hey guys, my Spotify won't let me search for music. when i type the songs/artists in the search bar, nothing pops up. what should i do?

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  • hey guys, my Spotify won't let me search for music. when i type the songs/artists in the search bar, nothing pops up. what should i do?
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Android Mobile Search for song on Playlist

Hi guys, My playlist got bigger and sometimes i try to look for a song that i know is on my playlist but i end up searching online. How can I search on my playlists only? Thanks Musically yours

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  • Hi guys,     My playlist got bigger and sometimes i try to look for a song that i know is on my playlist but i end up searching online.   How can I search on my playlists only?&nb...
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Superuser Contribution Playing without demand

Hi. When I connect a Bluetooth Audio device to my phone, Spotify just starts playing (sometimes!!). I don't use Spotify as my primary music app so I've uninstalled it for the time being; but it would start playing as I started the car (Bluetooth ster...

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  • Hi. When I connect a Bluetooth Audio device to my phone, Spotify just starts playing (sometimes!!). I don't use Spotify as my primary music app so I've uninstalled it for the time being; but it would...
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No more landscape mode on latest update?

im on a sprint note 5 running stock Android 6.0.1 since october 1st.Today the app updated to this new menu style and I lost landscape more. Tried everything i can, rebooting phone, etc.Was landscape removed?

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  • im on a sprint note 5 running stock Android 6.0.1 since october 1st.Today the app updated to this new menu style and I lost landscape more. Tried everything i can, rebooting phone, etc. Was landsc...
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Browse menu not working on my phone, but working on my laptop

Hello Community I am a premium costumer for a while. The app was working smooth until the update came on september. The app would not open as it wasnt enough space on my phone. I fix that, have plenty room on the phone and SD card, now the app is wor...

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  • Hello Community   I am a premium costumer for a while. The app was working smooth until the update came on september. The app would not open as it wasnt enough space on my phone.   ...
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Can't add songs or delete playlists

My spotify account is a premium account and I have found that recently (meaning today) that it will not let me add songs to my playlists and/or delete old playlists. I have tried from my phone, my Chromebook, and my school Mac and it seems to happen ...

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  • My spotify account is a premium account and I have found that recently (meaning today) that it will not let me add songs to my playlists and/or delete old playlists. I have tried from my phone, my Ch...
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How can I terminate the Android App?

Hi there, when quitting the Android App it still is in memory and active in the status area. How can I completely terminate the App?Due to a very slow phone I need to quit it completele when not used. Stefan

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  • Hi there,   when quitting the Android App it still is in memory and active in the status area.   How can I completely terminate the App? Due to a very slow phone I need to quit it comp...
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Playlist goes off track

Every now and then my playlist will go off track like it'll add suggested songs that I don't on the playlist. It's like that with any other music app that is free but has payment options like Pandora radio and iHeartRadio

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  • Every now and then my playlist will go off track like it'll add suggested songs that I don't on the playlist. It's like that with any other music app that is free but has payment options like Pandora...
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Spotify changes to suggested songs

After an ad break Spotify isn't returning to the album I was listening to. I don't want to hear suggested songs I want to hear the whole album and have those artists be paid for me listening. Plus it's super annoying. I just want to hear the whole al...

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  • After an ad break Spotify isn't returning to the album I was listening to. I don't want to hear suggested songs I want to hear the whole album and have those artists be paid for me listening. Plus it...
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Solved!! Playlists suddenly gone

I opened my Spotify app, said I had to relog and noticed all of my playlists and followers were gone. Help?

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  • I opened my Spotify app, said I had to relog and noticed all of my playlists and followers were gone. Help?
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problem streaming to bluetooth B&O beolit15 player

I use my samsung S6 to play spotify on my B&O player but after a few seconds it stops playing.When playing from a youtubechannel there is no problem.When playing from spotify to my cheap old 'rockbox brick' bluetoothplayer it also works perfect. can ...

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  • I use my samsung S6 to play spotify on my B&O player but after a few seconds it stops playing. When playing from a youtubechannel there is no problem. When playing from spotify to my cheap old ...
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Premium

Sempre que vou tentar assinar o Premium,aparece esse erro !Ôpa, algo deu errado. Tente de novo ou confira nossa área de ajuda de testes.Alguém pode ajudar ?

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  • Sempre que vou tentar assinar o Premium,aparece esse erro ! Ôpa, algo deu errado. Tente de novo ou confira nossa área de ajuda de testes. Alguém pode ajudar ?
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Acount Premium Fehler

Ich habe bereits eine Acount nach einer weile musste ich die App deinsterlieren habe sie aber am gleichen tag wieder insterliert und habe jetzt kein Premium mehrWas soll ich tun ?

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  • Ich habe bereits eine Acount nach einer weile musste ich die App deinsterlieren habe sie aber am gleichen tag wieder insterliert und habe jetzt kein Premium mehr Was soll ich tun ?
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