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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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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...
  • ricardoasdfg
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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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Superuser Contribution On YouTube, you say listen a ghazal with lyrics. And, no lyrics shown!!!

Listen to Dil Ki Basti Ajeeb on Spotify. Hamid Ali Khan · Song · 2001. ... Sign in to see lyrics and listen to the full track. Sign up. Hamid Ali Khan.

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  • Listen to Dil Ki Basti Ajeeb on Spotify. Hamid Ali Khan · Song · 2001. ... Sign in to see lyrics and listen to the full track. Sign up. Hamid Ali Khan.
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Superuser Contribution No filter for unplayed in what's new for podcasts

My android app just updated and my podcasts are listed under what's new. I don't have the option to filter by unplayed. I know iPhone users are able to. Is this an android bug? Or am I not using the new podcast interface correctly.

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  • My android app just updated and my podcasts are listed under what's new. I don't have the option to filter by unplayed. I know iPhone users are able to. Is this an android bug? Or am I not using the ...
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Superuser Contribution My playlist won't load

When i click on my "liked songs" playlist, it says that "somethings wrong, wanna try again?"I spam it and it WONT LOAD.

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  • When i click on my "liked songs" playlist, it says that "somethings wrong, wanna try again?" I spam it and it WONT LOAD.
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Spotify Won't Play via USB-C to Car Stereo

My Question or IssueI recently upgraded from an iPhone 6 to a Samsung S10. I've always been able to play Spotify music from my iPhone to my aftermarket car stereo (Alpine CDA-117) via a USB cord. When my wife wanted to play music from her older S8, w...

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  • My Question or Issue I recently upgraded from an iPhone 6 to a Samsung S10. I've always been able to play Spotify music from my iPhone to my aftermarket car stereo (Alpine CDA-117) via a USB cord. W...
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Can Spotify connect to a device whilst in offline mode?

I work away from internet access and I am trying to work out how to play the playlists and podcasts I have downloaded in offline mode but from a speaker. Is this possible? I don't see why I can't connect to a device?

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  • I work away from internet access and I am trying to work out how to play the playlists and podcasts I have downloaded in offline mode but from a speaker. Is this possible? I don't see why I can't con...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps pausing

PlanPremium familyCountryAustraliaDeviceHuawei P10 Plus / iPhone 8 / DellOperating SystemAndroid 9 / iOS 12.1.4 / Windows 10 Pro - 64 bit My Question or IssueSpotify keeps pausing randomly in the middle of songs, sometimes multiple times during the s...

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  • Plan Premium family Country Australia Device Huawei P10 Plus / iPhone 8 / Dell Operating System Android 9 / iOS 12.1.4 / Windows 10 Pro - 64 bit   My Question or Issue Spotify keeps pa...
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Superuser Contribution "No internet connection" error in Enhanced playlist mode

Hi,I'm using Premium plan on my LG G7 ThinQ Android 10.There is an issue with the Enhanced playlist mode. It shows "No internet connection" on the phone whileplaying songsphone is connected via WiFi and has internetlistening the played songs on a Win...

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  • Hi, I'm using Premium plan on my LG G7 ThinQ Android 10. There is an issue with the Enhanced playlist mode. It shows "No internet connection" on the phone while playing songs phone is connecte...
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Joe Rogan not updating for me. How do I fix this?

The newest episodes of Joe Rogan is not uploading. What do I do to get it to show up?

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  • The newest episodes of Joe Rogan is not uploading. What do I do to get it to show up?
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New Spotify share links dont open in the Android app

New Spotify sharing links (https://spotify.link/) do not open in the Android app. Clicking on the link in messenger (say, Whatsapp) opens the app, the app blinks then, the start page opens, but not the song from the link, in the play bar is still the...

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  • New Spotify sharing links (https://spotify.link/) do not open in the Android app. Clicking on the link in messenger (say, Whatsapp) opens the app, the app blinks then, the start page opens, but not t...
  • Taylith
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Can't find made for you section

All the useful stuff on the home page was replaced a music feed. Not sure how I'm supposed to find the made for you section any more or categories I might like.

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  • All the useful stuff on the home page was replaced a music feed. Not sure how I'm supposed to find the made for you section any more or categories I might like.
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LockScreen Widget's icon size for prev/pause/next buttons became too small

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5GOperating SystemAndroid 13 TP1A.220624.014 with MIUI 14.0.2 Global My Question or IssueHi. All was going "OK" until last Spotify updateI've noticed the Spotify widget in lockscreen now has ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Argentina Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Operating System Android 13 TP1A.220624.014 with MIUI 14.0.2 Global   My Question or Issue Hi. All was going "OK" unt...
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