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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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Having volume issues.....just change apps....

Wow, just wow. I'm not one to complain, I work in IT at an ISP so get the redunacy of invalid customer complaint. I'm also Irish so get angry maybe twice a year and it takes a lot to rile me up. This is one of those times. The volume spike issue with...

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  •     Wow, just wow.   I'm not one to complain, I work in IT at an ISP so get the redunacy of invalid customer complaint. I'm also Irish so get angry maybe twice a year and it takes ...
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Superuser Contribution Playing on Google Home vs Connecting wireless buds on phone

Plan:PremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceNothing Phone (1)Operating SystemNothing OS / Android 13 My Question or IssueI play music through Spotify in our baby room at night when he goes to sleep on a Google Home speaker. While this is playing and I co...

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  • Plan: Premium Country The Netherlands Device Nothing Phone (1) Operating System Nothing OS / Android 13   My Question or Issue I play music through Spotify in our baby room at night wh...
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Superuser Contribution Some downloaded songs don't play in offline mode

Some downloaded songs and podcasts can't be played when offline. The player just stops without skipping them

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  • Some downloaded songs and podcasts can't be played when offline. The player just stops without skipping them
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One plus 8T issues

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueMy spotify suddenly stops music in between , there are no updates but again have to play musi...

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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 My spot...
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I change my playlist image and name?

Hi Spotify, Lately I've been trying to change my playlist name and image but when I try to change it, it doesn't change anything at all. I heard that I must create a new playlist but that is hard because my playlist is over 48 hours long.How can I ge...

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  • Hi Spotify, Lately I've been trying to change my playlist name and image but when I try to change it, it doesn't change anything at all. I heard that I must create a new playlist but that is hard bec...
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Superuser Contribution Always show lyrics on top (stick on top)

PlanPremiumGermanyCountry DeviceOnePlus 8 pro Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueIf I am in a playlist at the end of each song the lyrics disappear. I would like to see them always on top (stick on top).

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  • Plan Premium GermanyCountry   Device OnePlus 8 pro   Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue If I am in a playlist at the end of each song the lyrics disappear. I...
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Superuser Contribution Cant control Spotify on my computer from my phone anymore

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceLG Q7+Operating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI used to use my phone to control my Spotify playing on my computer while I played games. for the past 2 days when I try to start playing a song on my phone and ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device LG Q7+ Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I used to use my phone to control my Spotify playing on my computer while I played games. fo...
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Superuser Contribution Undownloaded songs playing in offline mode

Hi, when in offline mode, Spotify automatically plays recommended songs when my playlist has ended. How is this possible if I'm offline?

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  • Hi, when in offline mode, Spotify automatically plays recommended songs when my playlist has ended. How is this possible if I'm offline?
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to edit or sort Playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceSamsung Galaxy S20+Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueWhy are the edit Playlist & sort options within a Playlist no longer available on the mobile app? I have uninstalled, reinstalled and clean reinst...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States  Device Samsung Galaxy S20+ Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Why are the edit Playlist & sort options within a Playlist no...
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Superuser Contribution Why the hell can't I sync my local files by just plugging my phone into my computer?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100, which I'd like to sync my local files over to. I realize that you can do that by connecting to the same WiFi network as my computer. The problem is that I use a desktop, and I'm running it over an ethernet cable....

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  • I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100, which I'd like to sync my local files over to. I realize that you can do that by connecting to the same WiFi network as my computer. The problem is that I use a ...
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Bluetooth speaker shutting off stops playback on another device

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemWindows 10 + Android (although i suspect any OS) My Question or IssueI listen to Spotify on Windows, connected to a bluetooth speaker while i work. At noon i go for a walk, turn on spotify...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Windows 10 + Android (although i suspect any OS)   My Question or Issue I listen to Spotify on Windows, connected t...
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preview: downloading notification won't go away

So I sould start with the usual first post disclaimer: I did search for this and did not find a general bug report thread but I appologize if my noob status and the fact that I am posting from my phone have combined for an error in etiquitte.I have u...

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  • So I sould start with the usual first post disclaimer: I did search for this and did not find a general bug report thread but I appologize if my noob status and the fact that I am posting from my pho...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify wont start from background in offline mode.

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueFor some reason Spotify can't be woken up from notification list in offline mode when it's closed down, it works just fine if i go online but not in offli...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue For some reason Spotify can't be woken up from notification list in offli...
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Superuser Contribution Privacy and Tracking

Hello folks!I'm using Spotify Premium for Android and Windows. But what really makes me sick, is that the Spotify Android App uses 13 trackers that records behavior, spy's and shares data with thirdparty companies.Everyone can read this at: https://r...

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  • Hello folks! I'm using Spotify Premium for Android and Windows. But what really makes me sick, is that the Spotify Android App uses 13 trackers that records behavior, spy's and shares data with thir...
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Trackers in Android App

I have a question about your Android app, remember, I have a paid subscription:• Why do you include add trackers?• Who knows the details of my music listening?• How is my family data shared with advertisers and do they see the family relation based o...

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  • I have a question about your Android app, remember, I have a paid subscription: • Why do you include add trackers? • Who knows the details of my music listening? • How is my family data shared wit...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify App stops playback after a few minutes

PlanPremiumCountryCHDeviceHuawei P30 LiteOperating SystemEMUI 12 My Question or IssueSince a few weeks, I am experiencing troubles with the Spotify App on my Android mobile. The app stops playback after a few minutes (maybe ten, sometimes longer, som...

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  • Plan Premium Country CH Device Huawei P30 Lite Operating System EMUI 12   My Question or Issue Since a few weeks, I am experiencing troubles with the Spotify App on my Android mobile. ...
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How to delete from phone

How do I delete from phone, or even just cancel the premium upgrade? Somehow it upgraded (it went through ten different things telling me to do this and that) so I probably missed the part where I upgraded. I don't have 10 dollars a month to blow on ...

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  • How do I delete from phone, or even just cancel the premium upgrade? Somehow it upgraded (it went through ten different things telling me to do this and that) so I probably missed the part where I up...
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Superuser Contribution Tenho cartão VISA (pré-pago) com saldo que vocês não aceitam. Desisto?

Este mês está a acontecer o mesmo do mês passado. Vocês não estão a aceitar o meu pagamento com cartão VISA (que está ativo e com saldo). Agradeço que verifiquem o que se passa junto dos vossos informáticos e/ou sistema bancário. A app é demasiado fe...

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  • Este mês está a acontecer o mesmo do mês passado. Vocês não estão a aceitar o meu pagamento com cartão VISA (que está ativo e com saldo). Agradeço que verifiquem o que se passa junto dos vossos infor...
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Superuser Contribution Android app keeps going into shuffle mode even after turning off

I'm using the Amdroid app And it keeps turning shuffle mode on, even when I turn it off. I have to keep repeatedly turning it off. Super annoying! Looked for a setting, but can't find! HELP!

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  • I'm using the Amdroid app And it keeps turning shuffle mode on, even when I turn it off. I have to keep repeatedly turning it off. Super annoying! Looked for a setting, but can't find! HELP!
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