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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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Solved!! Offline mode files gets removed from SD card after opening app without/with different SD card

Here are facts:ASUS Zenfone 2 (Z00AD)Stock 5.0Spotify 6.5.0.1816SD card's file system doesn't mount automatically on boot (cause is unknown, investigation still ongoing, but I don't think that's The problem).Here's what happens:I accidentally forget ...

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  • Here are facts: ASUS Zenfone 2 (Z00AD) Stock 5.0 Spotify 6.5.0.1816 SD card's file system doesn't mount automatically on boot (cause is unknown, investigation still ongoing, but I don't think tha...
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Spotify just keeps on playing even during calls

ProblemsPlaying Spotify. Receive a call and Spotify keeps playingPlaying via BT on car stereo. Turn off car.music plays on phone.Had only started happening recently.Have reinstalled Spotify several times to no avail.Any suggestions?

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  • Problems Playing Spotify. Receive a call and Spotify keeps playing Playing via BT on car stereo. Turn off car.music plays on phone. Had only started happening recently. Have reinstalled Spoti...
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Internet via bluetooth - no download

Phone : Sony M4 - Android 6.Problem:I have Raspberry Pi which spread internet conection via bluetooth (Blueman -> Service).Phone have connection to Internet and I can listen music.But when I want to download music to my library Spotyfy says "To downl...

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  • Phone : Sony M4 - Android 6. Problem: I have Raspberry Pi which spread internet conection via bluetooth (Blueman -> Service). Phone have connection to Internet and I can listen music. But when...
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Distorted sound on oneplusthree

When I'm playing song on my phone the sound is distorted/robotic hollow. The problem is only from Spotify as I've been playing videos on YouTube without any sound problems. Anyone encountered the problem as mine?

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  • When I'm playing song on my phone the sound is distorted/robotic hollow. The problem is only from Spotify as I've been playing videos on YouTube without any sound problems. Anyone encountered the pro...
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Solved!! Serious problem with volume - ear damage alert!!!

I have a samsung galaxy s4, when im using spotify the max volume is first till low butik after a few minutes something happens and The volume is all of a sudden super high. I mean a permanent ear damage is very possible. Any ideas om what could cause...

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  • I have a samsung galaxy s4, when im using spotify the max volume is first till low butik after a few minutes something happens and The volume is all of a sudden super high. I mean a permanent ear ...
  • Lmbux
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Issues w/ Widget, Music doesn't stop playing after removal of headset & other issues

I have repeatedly reported these issues; and I would get issues where the widget is unresponsive; I cannot stop the music unless I open the app. Another issue I am dealing with, is when I remove my headset, the music continues to play; rather automat...

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  • I have repeatedly reported these issues; and I would get issues where the widget is unresponsive; I cannot stop the music unless I open the app. Another issue I am dealing with, is when I remove my h...
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Downloading

How can I see what I'm downloading? If I click on the notifications on my cellphone it doesn't open a page that shows me what I'm downloading at the moment. I need to understand since it says that I'm downloading 1138 songs but I don't know why. Than...

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  • How can I see what I'm downloading? If I click on the notifications on my cellphone it doesn't open a page that shows me what I'm downloading at the moment. I need to understand since it says that I'...
  • Joe
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Premium won't work on phone

Our family just started a plan for Premium spotify. It says I am successfully part of the plan online, but I am still getting ads and can't use premium features on the phone ap. I have logged out and logged back in again and it has not resolved the p...

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  • Our family just started a plan for Premium spotify. It says I am successfully part of the plan online, but I am still getting ads and can't use premium features on the phone ap. I have logged out and...
  • Joe
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Won't show storage option

I want to download my music to my SD card however when I go to settings it doesn't give me the storage option to switch to SD card.

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  • I want to download my music to my SD card however when I go to settings it doesn't give me the storage option to switch to SD card.
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Spotify Running Playlists Not Showing

When I select Running from the Browse menu there are no playlists, only the section headings "Featured" and "Running Originals" with blank space in between (see screenshot). Tapping anywhere has no result. I have already tried restarting the phone, r...

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  • When I select Running from the Browse menu there are no playlists, only the section headings "Featured" and "Running Originals" with blank space in between (see screenshot). Tapping anywhere has no r...
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Musixmatch not working on Samsung Note5

I've connected Musixmatch to Spotify for several times before but the floating lyrics function still doesn't work. No lyrics appear when I play a song. I think I've turned on every function needed for the authorisation. I just want to read some lyric...

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  • I've connected Musixmatch to Spotify for several times before but the floating lyrics function still doesn't work. No lyrics appear when I play a song. I think I've turned on every function needed fo...
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[Chromecast Audio] Why is it not possible to set a default Chromecast Device output?

I use my tablet(s) and Chromecast Audio to stream multiroom audio in my house. Every time I want to put on some music, the tablet starts playing music. I have to go to Chromecast devices. Pick my "Play everywhere" device. Wait a minute for it to conn...

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  • I use my tablet(s) and Chromecast Audio to stream multiroom audio in my house.   Every time I want to put on some music, the tablet starts playing music. I have to go to Chromecast devices...
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No lock screen icons, "song not available", music stops playing...

I've just cancelled my subscription. I've been a paying customer for more than 4 years, but the bugs of the last weeks/months made using Spotify a nightmare. I know that there are threads for all the issues mentioned in the title. Unfortunately, deve...

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  • I've just cancelled my subscription. I've been a paying customer for more than 4 years, but the bugs of the last weeks/months made using Spotify a nightmare. I know that there are threads f...
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Superuser Contribution Can't share music via Spotify anymore (Android)

I've been on Spotify for a while sharing music via the app on my phone. Recently the option to share via the app is no longer available, instead I'm directed to other applications to share music with friends. Any ideas on how to rectify this?- my Fac...

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  • I've been on Spotify for a while sharing music via the app on my phone. Recently the option to share via the app is no longer available, instead I'm directed to other applications to share music with...
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Mobile Data limit reached

Is 1.18GB of background data unusual?I don't listen to music through cellular and have only used 193MB of foreground data. I had the cellular downloads turned on for a couple of days. One of which the app updated, which I'm assuming has caused my lim...

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  • Is 1.18GB of background data unusual? I don't listen to music through cellular and have only used 193MB of foreground data.   I had the cellular downloads turned on for a couple of days. One ...
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[Android][Connect] Fix Android APP

The android app doesn't function properly. The lockscreen widget doesn't appear most of the time. Navigation can't mute it to read directions over Bluetooth. Steering wheel controls don't work most of the time. I have to go in and close all my apps t...

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  • The android app doesn't function properly. The lockscreen widget doesn't appear most of the time. Navigation can't mute it to read directions over Bluetooth. Steering wheel controls don't work most o...
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Imported playlist not available (songs greyed out)

Hi there, I am a Premium member. The Madvilliany Album wasn't avaiable on Spotify. So i bought it seperately and imported it onto my desktop. I then made a playlist (the songs play fine on my desktop). My phone and desktop are synced with eachother s...

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  • Hi there, I am a Premium member.   The Madvilliany Album wasn't avaiable on Spotify. So i bought it seperately and imported it onto my desktop. I then made a playlist (the songs play fine on m...
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Android Downloads

I've downloaded about 2500 songs to an SD card in my tablet, whenever I remove the SD card to put in another one with other files on it, it deletes all of the music that I've downloaded.

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  • I've downloaded about 2500 songs to an SD card in my tablet, whenever I remove the SD card to put in another one with other files on it, it deletes all of the music that I've downloaded.
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Solved!! Equalizer in LG G4

Why the spotify's equalizer doesn't appear in my LG G4? Thanks.

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  • Why the spotify's equalizer doesn't appear in my LG G4? Thanks.
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