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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...

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...

Plaguedoctor
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shahn321
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Bug: Android app, when connected to a ChromeCast, the Artist Radio thumbs up/down do not work.

I was using my android app and was connected to a ChromeCast and I was using Artist Radio. I could not use the thumbs up/down on the app but I could change to a regular song playlist and go back and the thumbs up/down would be correct [up/down or bla...

chiefjoboo
Gig Goer
I was using my android app and was connected to a ChromeCast and I was using Artist Radio. I could not use the thumbs up/down on the app but I could change to a regular song playlist and go back and ...
2016-09-16 1:50:25 PM
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Lost song

I accidently deleted a song from a Playlist called spring 2014. It was right under man of the year. Can you please recover it. It was by w&w I belive. Thank you moderator.

DDSHIN
Newbie
I accidently deleted a song from a Playlist called spring 2014. It was right under man of the year. Can you please recover it. It was by w&w I belive. Thank you moderator.
2016-09-16 1:41:24 AM
2016-09-16 4:29:15 AM
cosmicmoose
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Samsung s6 only podcast downloads vanish

I have been having the same problem with my podcast downloads only. All my music is there and I'm using an s6 so no SD card. I download prob like 10 hours of podcast to get me through my work day. As soon as I leave my WiFi, about an hour or so later...

Alsassin
Casual Listener
I have been having the same problem with my podcast downloads only. All my music is there and I'm using an s6 so no SD card. I download prob like 10 hours of podcast to get me through my work day. As...
2016-09-16 3:46:28 AM
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Samsung S6

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Bluetooth Car Radio Connectivity

When my phone connects to the radio in the car, I cannot get music to play even after pressing the play button on the radio. The phone does start playing the song sometimes but sound does not get pushed to the radio until the phone is unlocked and sp...

blargscar
Casual Listener
When my phone connects to the radio in the car, I cannot get music to play even after pressing the play button on the radio. The phone does start playing the song sometimes but sound does not get pus...
2016-09-08 4:35:51 AM
2016-09-16 2:56:52 AM
Ilidolphin
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Songs Stop Playing

I listen to Spotify on both my work computer and cell phone. For the past week, the songs have just stopped playing in the middle of a song. This happens on both computer and cell. Please help.

user-removed
Visitor
I listen to Spotify on both my work computer and cell phone. For the past week, the songs have just stopped playing in the middle of a song. This happens on both computer and cell. Please help.
2016-09-16 2:18:43 AM
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Spotify nie dziala na transferze danych

Witam. Od niedawna zmieniłem telefon na HTC one m9 prima camera edition. Na wcześniejszym telefonie mogłem śmiało słuchać muzyki na transferze danych. Teraz już niestety mogę tylko wtedy gdy mam połączenie z WiFi. Może ktoś pomóc? Od razu uprzedzam, ...

Wolek
Newbie
Witam. Od niedawna zmieniłem telefon na HTC one m9 prima camera edition. Na wcześniejszym telefonie mogłem śmiało słuchać muzyki na transferze danych. Teraz już niestety mogę tylko wtedy gdy mam połą...
2016-09-15 12:04:30 AM
2016-09-16 1:15:45 AM
Joe
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new phone..now not available in my country(ireland)?

Change phone..samsung s4...now unable to download the app..but have had a spotify account for a long time. .tried VPN...no Joy. .help!!!!!

user-removed
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Change phone..samsung s4...now unable to download the app..but have had a spotify account for a long time. .tried VPN...no Joy. .help!!!!!
2016-09-15 9:21:27 PM
2016-09-15 12:20:46 AM
osornios
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Android skipping songs

Every once in ahwile, about every hour, spotify will skip to the next song in the middle of my current song. This does not happen on my computer. I have spotify premuim and have the songs downloaded to an sd card on a samsung j3.

bean2222
Casual Listener
Every once in ahwile, about every hour, spotify will skip to the next song in the middle of my current song. This does not happen on my computer. I have spotify premuim and have the songs...
2016-09-15 12:01:36 AM
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Solved!! Transfer local songs from PC to Android phone

Hello,i want to transfer some songs, spotify doesn`t have in their catalogue to my Android Phone.I already imported the songs in the Windows app and added them to a playlist. The playlist shows up on my phone but the titles are grey and i can`t downl...

jojo1232
Casual Listener
Hello, i want to transfer some songs, spotify doesn`t have in their catalogue to my Android Phone. I already imported the songs in the Windows app and added them to a playlist. The playlist shows u...
2016-09-15 8:21:14 PM
2016-09-15 9:09:01 PM
Joe
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I Lost a Song

Hello i found a song at 22nd August's weekly discover and i lost it how i can found it again? please help me

AtakanSakin
Regular
Hello i found a song at 22nd August's weekly discover and i lost it how i can found it again? please help me
2016-09-15 2:44:59 PM
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Auto Starting Android Bluetooth?

Help! I have got lost on previous threads and not seen a clear answer. Samsung Note 3 Android - full Premium user with Playlists downloaded. Use Bluetooth headsets and Pebble watch. Recently in meetings Spotify randomly stating up and sometimes playi...

Drewster
Newbie
Help! I have got lost on previous threads and not seen a clear answer. Samsung Note 3 Android - full Premium user with Playlists downloaded. Use Bluetooth headsets and Pebble watch. Recently in meeti...
2016-09-15 10:43:52 AM
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Question about downloaded songs

If I play a downloaded song when I'm not in offline mode, will the song be streamed over data, or will the song be played straight from my phone?

nayrng
Newbie
If I play a downloaded song when I'm not in offline mode, will the song be streamed over data, or will the song be played straight from my phone?
2016-09-15 7:19:04 AM
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Not available

Get the message: this song not available when i try to play songs i dont have downloaded. Help. ...

Runeer76
Newbie
Get the message: this song not available when i try to play songs i dont have downloaded. Help. ...
2016-09-13 11:51:17 PM
2016-09-15 7:03:55 AM
kittycrinckles
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Can't stream music, I can only play downloaded music

I have premium on my Galaxy S5, and I can only play downloaded music. I can't stream 95% of the time, and the 5% is only for a song or two. I've reinstalled the app and force closed multiple times. It doent matter if I have 4g or am on my home wifi. ...

Crowebar
Newbie
I have premium on my Galaxy S5, and I can only play downloaded music. I can't stream 95% of the time, and the 5% is only for a song or two. I've reinstalled the app and force closed multiple times. I...
2016-09-15 5:14:42 AM
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No Frank on mobile.

The Frank Ocean phenomenom is still affecting my Android and I can't seem to solve it. Blonde plays just fine on the computer but on my phone it only has 4 songs and it doesn't says the other 13 songs are 'unavailable.' Deleted the app andhad to down...

PauloLugo96
Newbie
The Frank Ocean phenomenom is still affecting my Android and I can't seem to solve it. Blonde plays just fine on the computer but on my phone it only has 4 songs and it doesn't says the other 13 song...
2016-09-15 2:27:32 AM
2016-09-15 4:03:41 AM
Rambogram
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Can only sort by Album but NOT artist

When I go into "Your Library" - "Saved" - "Artists" but it doesn't work I get a message saying "your favourite artist will appear here" and no music appears? - see attached image It works fine if I press "Albums" I am really stuck

Balhambob
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When I go into "Your Library" - "Saved" - "Artists" but it doesn't work I get a message saying "your favourite artist will appear here" and no music appears? - see attached image It works fi...
2016-09-14 11:46:51 PM
2016-09-15 1:42:04 AM
Joe
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Recalled

smalltruck
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Recalled
2016-09-14 12:17:12 AM
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Playlist the Song Title is different to the song playing.

I've downloaded my playlist (1000+ tracks) and the song name does not match the title playing. E.g. track info displays apocalyptica but Spotify plays approaching nirvana. ~20 songs later it displays the correct title.

gavriyashar
Casual Listener
I've downloaded my playlist (1000+ tracks) and the song name does not match the title playing. E.g. track info displays apocalyptica but Spotify plays approaching nirvana. ~20 songs later it displays...
2016-09-06 8:32:41 PM
2016-09-14 9:32:54 PM
gavriyashar
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Problem with starting songs from FB Messenger on Android

Hi! I'm having problem with opening songs via "Open" button in the Messenger App.After clicking open, it looks like the Spotify tries to start (closing the Messenger) but just after a blink of an eye (yes blink) I'm once again in Messenger. It is rea...

bloody92
Newbie
Hi! I'm having problem with opening songs via "Open" button in the Messenger App. After clicking open, it looks like the Spotify tries to start (closing the Messenger) but just after a blin...
2016-09-14 9:16:08 PM
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problem

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Solved!! Autostart on android

Hi, So I have been using spotify for a little, but noticed something recently. Spotify keeps automatically starting on my Android (HTC M8) phone after I close out. While this may not be a huge issue for some people, it bothers me when apps autostart ...

kmcclelland
Casual Listener
Hi, So I have been using spotify for a little, but noticed something recently. Spotify keeps automatically starting on my Android (HTC M8) phone after I close out. While this may not be...
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