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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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App becomes unusable shortly after start

Hallo Spotify community, I am experiencing an issue I have you can help me resolve. My problemI am using the Spotify app on both an Android phone and a tablet. To understand my problem, I will describe how I typically use it after I have started the ...

Spotter08154711
Newbie
Hallo Spotify community, I am experiencing an issue I have you can help me resolve. My problem I am using the Spotify app on both an Android phone and a tablet. To understand my pr...
2016-10-25 6:42:32 PM
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Answers please! Samsung S7 and S7 Edge

There are countless bugs for the Samsung S7 and Edge. Can we please get an update on these issues or can someone direct me to a solution (battey settings change does not work)?Issues:-Bluetooth connecting works but Bluetooth controls not working prop...

nateburns92
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There are countless bugs for the Samsung S7 and Edge. Can we please get an update on these issues or can someone direct me to a solution (battey settings change does not work)? Issues: -Bluetooth...
2016-10-25 6:15:38 PM
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Has there been another DDoS attack?

I know there was a DDoS attack a few days ago that caused users to be unable to use services like Spotify, Netflix, etc. Today I noticed the same thing that was happening that day. Spotify is telling me there is no internet connection available, yet ...

DeeBeepy
Casual Listener
I know there was a DDoS attack a few days ago that caused users to be unable to use services like Spotify, Netflix, etc. Today I noticed the same thing that was happening that day. Spotify i...
2016-10-25 5:47:14 PM
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Unwanted songs on my playlist

Hi!I have a small problem with Spotify on my phone. I'm a free user. When I want to listen to a specific artist (Chris Tilton, the Fringe Soundtrack albums), I can listen to 2 or 3 tracks of the album. Then Spotify locks me on an "suggestion title" w...

Ellyndia
Newbie
Hi! I have a small problem with Spotify on my phone. I'm a free user. When I want to listen to a specific artist (Chris Tilton, the Fringe Soundtrack albums), I can listen to 2 or 3 tracks of the al...
2016-10-25 5:05:27 PM
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Solved!! Lock screen controls won't work

My Galaxy S7 edge lock screen controls won't work except for pause 3/4 of the time, have to open app. Also it won't respond to headphone controls or watch controls.

Jjwaibel
Newbie
My Galaxy S7 edge lock screen controls won't work except for pause 3/4 of the time, have to open app. Also it won't respond to headphone controls or watch controls.
2016-10-25 3:46:35 AM
2016-10-25 4:08:03 PM
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Absturz bei Suche

Hallo Spotify-Kenner, mein Android Handy (Samsung S2) stürzt bei Suche, nach Eingabe des 2.Buchstabens dauernd ab, warum? Weis jemand eine Lösung? Hab schon mehrfach deinstalliert und neu installiert?Auch schon Cache, etc. gelöscht.... nichts hilft F...

armin1964
Newbie
Hallo Spotify-Kenner, mein Android Handy (Samsung S2) stürzt bei Suche, nach Eingabe des 2.Buchstabens dauernd ab, warum? Weis jemand eine Lösung? Hab schon mehr...
2016-10-25 2:57:40 PM
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Can't connect to chromecast audio

I can no longer get spotify to connect to chromecast though until recently it did not have any problems. Chromecast shows up in spotify but when it tries to connect nothing happens (though very rarely it does connect). Same for another device. I can ...

Bradl65
Newbie
I can no longer get spotify to connect to chromecast though until recently it did not have any problems. Chromecast shows up in spotify but when it tries to connect nothing happens (though very rarel...
2016-10-25 2:45:09 PM
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Lockscreen music controls just stopped displaying

Hi, I use spotify on my desktop computer but a couple nights ago installed it on my Nexus 4 android phone (4.2.1). When I first installed it and was playing a song I had music controls on my lockscreen for spotify. I thought this was cool as I though...

graffixnyc
Regular
Hi, I use spotify on my desktop computer but a couple nights ago installed it on my Nexus 4 android phone (4.2.1). When I first installed it and was playing a song I had music controls on my lockscre...
2013-02-14 3:26:11 PM
2016-10-25 1:06:55 PM
RoCremo
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Solved!! Black screen

Since two days ago when I launch the app in my Xiaomi mi6 the app dont work. Only apear a black screen and then the app close...

facundoalberti
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Since two days ago when I launch the app in my Xiaomi mi6 the app dont work. Only apear a black screen and then the app close...
2016-10-24 12:51:09 AM
2016-10-25 11:46:36 AM
Joe
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Daily Mix - heart ratings not updating when new song starts

I play one of the new Daily Mix playlists and give a song either a heart or do not play again rating. When the track finishes and moves onto the next one the rating of the previous track still shows. I can clear it by exiting the main interface and g...

paulwa
Music Fan
I play one of the new Daily Mix playlists and give a song either a heart or do not play again rating. When the track finishes and moves onto the next one the rating of the previous track still shows....
2016-10-17 2:47:55 PM
2016-10-25 8:13:51 AM
paulwa
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Downloading

None of my playlists are staying downloaded. I will download them and they say I likited the device limit. Even when I cleared all my devices in my account settings it is still not working. Help.

Meganm__
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None of my playlists are staying downloaded. I will download them and they say I likited the device limit. Even when I cleared all my devices in my account settings it is still not working. Help.
2016-10-24 6:03:07 AM
2016-10-25 7:44:04 AM
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Solved!! [nexus 5 - lollipop] music controls on lock screen missing

ive updated my nexus 5 with lollipop OTA and spotify doesnt show the music control on lock screen while playing. The only way to control is to turn lock screen notifications on and control it with the notification, which is kinda of messy to do it.

lebasp
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ive updated my nexus 5 with lollipop OTA and spotify doesnt show the music control on lock screen while playing. The only way to control is to turn lock screen notifications on and control it with ...
2014-11-14 11:12:27 PM
2016-10-25 6:11:59 AM
suveck
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Solved!! Offline

Spotify is telling me there's no internet connection. it won't play anything that isn't downloaded and it won't download anything new. I'm nowhere near 3k songs, which I hear is about the limit. In using it on a galaxy s6 and power saving mode is off...

DSBaron
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Spotify is telling me there's no internet connection. it won't play anything that isn't downloaded and it won't download anything new. I'm nowhere near 3k songs, which I hear is about the limit. In u...
2016-10-21 9:32:34 PM
2016-10-25 5:43:16 AM
DSBaron
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Solved!! Player Stops every few minutes

Using Spotify on an Xperia z5, newest Update.The music Stops playing every few minutes wjether i use headphones or Not.Starting again over the widget doesnt work, i habe to go to the App an Press Play there again.Restart and Deinstallation didnt work...

davus55
Newbie
Using Spotify on an Xperia z5, newest Update. The music Stops playing every few minutes wjether i use headphones or Not. Starting again over the widget doesnt work, i habe to go to the App an Press...
2016-10-24 8:06:37 AM
2016-10-25 3:00:25 AM
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DIDU

Hola, en dias pasados realize un viaje fuera de la ciudad y mis playslist que tenia descargadas en algun momento indeterminado se borraron, me aparecian pero debia descargarlas otras vez, no se a que se deba esto ya me ha sucedido en dos ocasiones, q...

didu
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Hola, en dias pasados realize un viaje fuera de la ciudad y mis playslist que tenia descargadas en algun momento indeterminado se borraron, me aparecian pero debia descargarlas otras vez, no se a que...
2016-10-18 12:17:21 AM
2016-10-25 2:54:31 AM
didu
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[Android][Playlists] Daily Mix fail in Bluetooth speaker

Cuando reproduzco un Daily Mix en mi reproductor Bluetooth no puedo cambiar de canción ni hacia adelante ni hacia atrás, además si recibo una llamada durante la reproducción la música continúa sonando.

marcorestrepo57
Newbie
Cuando reproduzco un Daily Mix en mi reproductor Bluetooth no puedo cambiar de canción ni hacia adelante ni hacia atrás, además si recibo una llamada durante la reproducción la música continúa sonand...
2016-10-25 2:38:32 AM
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Android app won't shuffle whole artist

I am having a problem where on the android app, I go to the artist and hit shuffle, and all it does is shuffle the "most popular" songs listed for that artist, I would like to know how to get it to shuffle the entire artist catalogue. thanks!

zeked2004
Newbie
I am having a problem where on the android app, I go to the artist and hit shuffle, and all it does is shuffle the "most popular" songs listed for that artist, I would like to know how to get it to s...
2016-10-25 1:20:34 AM
2016-10-25 1:47:53 AM
ErickRGuetta
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[Android Auto] playlists not playing same song order as app

I'm having an issue when using Spotify with Android auto. I have a "starred playlist" which contains songs that were added at random times. I have this list sorted on my phone and the desktop app with recently added on top. When I select this playlis...

Nolegrl88
Roadie
I'm having an issue when using Spotify with Android auto. I have a "starred playlist" which contains songs that were added at random times. I have this list sorted on my phone and the desktop app wit...
2015-10-21 3:45:36 PM
2016-10-25 1:16:51 AM
gilbert123456
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android auto

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Solved!! Should I uninstall premium spotify because I can't login

MJ50
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2016-10-24 8:43:22 PM
2016-10-24 11:34:46 PM
Joe
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Samsun Gear icon x

Hi,I'm Sofien. Sorry for my english but i'm italian. So, i bought samsung galaxy icon x how can i add my spotify playlist on local storage of this device?

zers94
Newbie
Hi, I'm Sofien. Sorry for my english but i'm italian. So, i bought samsung galaxy icon x how can i add my spotify playlist on local storage of this device?
2016-10-24 11:23:56 PM
2016-10-24 11:33:41 PM
Joe
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