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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...

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shahn321
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Shuffle Not Working?

Seems like the shuffle function is not working in the android app. If I play a playlist and highlight the shuffle icon, I'm still just getting the straight playlist. Droid X.

sholcroft
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Seems like the shuffle function is not working in the android app. If I play a playlist and highlight the shuffle icon, I'm still just getting the straight playlist. Droid X.
2012-06-18 1:00:27 PM
2016-03-10 5:08:35 AM
cheungs7979
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Downloaded songs wont offline download

I have Spotify Premium and when I add songs from my Local files songs that arent on spotify they arent available when I offline download them it used to be ok and they would work and download but now I cant choose them when offline and when I redownl...

hurleh
Regular
I have Spotify Premium and when I add songs from my Local files songs that arent on spotify they arent available when I offline download them it used to be ok and they would work and download but now...
2016-02-29 5:59:56 PM
2016-03-10 1:24:53 AM
kiyow
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Awful Programming Skills

Every other app on my phone works perfectly fine, with a speed that, if not excellent, is at least decent. Spotify, however, can't seem to complete a basic search without taking 5+ minutes. That assumes the menu comes up at all. When a video ad pops ...

LalloLong
Newbie
Every other app on my phone works perfectly fine, with a speed that, if not excellent, is at least decent. Spotify, however, can't seem to complete a basic search without taking 5+ minutes. That assu...
2016-03-09 10:00:32 PM
2016-03-09 12:53:40 AM
Daniel
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No sound from spotify app on android

Apparently not a new issue, but I could'n't find any suggestions that helped med. Spotify is playing on my HTC one V for many months now, but then suddenly; Song progress bar is moving but NO SOUND. Have tried: 1) Restarting app. 2) Restarting phone....

tknkorsdal
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Apparently not a new issue, but I could'n't find any suggestions that helped med. Spotify is playing on my HTC one V for many months now, but then suddenly; Song progress bar is moving but...
2012-10-16 12:05:37 PM
2016-03-09 9:14:54 PM
rachelstanek
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Is My Tablet Compatible For Spotify Free?

I have recently purchased an Octa Core 16GB Android Tablet PC (PolaTab), mainly for another purpose, but decided to install Spotify Free, which I also have (problem free) on my other 2 devices. When it downloads, itonly seems to go to 88% and then go...

angelfacefenn
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I have recently purchased an Octa Core 16GB Android Tablet PC (PolaTab), mainly for another purpose, but decided to install Spotify Free, which I also have (problem free) on my other 2 devices. &nbs...
2016-03-09 11:19:56 AM
2016-03-09 5:59:16 PM
Daniel
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Detected low storage space

How can you get the Detected low storage space notification to go away? I have pressed the ok button on the bottom of the notice but it won't disappear so that I can change my storage problems within the app. I have deleted the app and reinstalled it...

Whitlow
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How can you get the Detected low storage space notification to go away? I have pressed the ok button on the bottom of the notice but it won't disappear so that I can change my storage problems within...
2016-03-09 2:26:40 PM
2016-03-09 3:59:36 PM
Whitlow
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Songs going silent

Hello, I´ve been experienced this issue for a whilewhile playing through my songs randomly, the next track would be silent. The play bar would continue to scroll, but no sound. The track would play fine if the play bar is moved back to the start or j...

GAlbino
Casual Listener
Hello, I´ve been experienced this issue for a while while playing through my songs randomly, the next track would be silent. The play bar would continue to scroll, but no sound. The tr...
2016-02-10 11:57:23 PM
2016-03-09 2:36:37 PM
hanrandr
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Tablet crashed - playlists lost forever?

I've compiled songs on my Android tablet that's now broken - is there any way I can at least see my playlists so I can buy the songs I miss most

user-removed
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I've compiled songs on my Android tablet that's now broken - is there any way I can at least see my playlists so I can buy the songs I miss most 😞
2016-03-09 12:00:11 PM
2016-03-09 12:24:44 PM
Daniel
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Solved!! Newbie with offline listening queries

I'm planning to get Spotify Premium but have a few questions I've not been able to get answers to. (1) If I'm running Spotify on a Samsung S5 Mini and a Windows 10 Tablet do I need to download music on each to listen offline? (2) Can I move the downl...

cdaw49
Newbie
I'm planning to get Spotify Premium but have a few questions I've not been able to get answers to. (1) If I'm running Spotify on a Samsung S5 Mini and a Windows 10 Tablet do I need to downlo...
2016-03-09 12:01:37 PM
2016-03-09 12:18:34 PM
Daniel
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Local files on mobile devices

I have downloaded music. I want this music playable offline on my mobile device. Its in "local files" on my vomputer. I have made a playlist for the mixtapes i want, set it to offline mode on my computer and on my phone. The devices are on the same W...

Jakobva
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I have downloaded music. I want this music playable offline on my mobile device. Its in "local files" on my vomputer. I have made a playlist for the mixtapes i want, set it to offline mode on my comp...
2016-02-04 3:14:55 PM
2016-03-09 11:58:20 AM
Daniel
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How do I get offline playlists onto phones micro sd card?

I have done it before on my previous phone but have had no success for the past 5 hours trying to get my playlists on the same micro sd card on my new phone(Polaroid Link A5 Android 4.4.2, not rooted etc.). I deleted everything off of it before putti...

TheRealSteamy
Newbie
I have done it before on my previous phone but have had no success for the past 5 hours trying to get my playlists on the same micro sd card on my new phone(Polaroid Link A5 Android 4.4.2, not rooted...
2016-03-09 3:05:32 AM
2016-03-09 7:47:15 AM
martinjh99
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Solved!! Track order

OK this maybe the dumb question of the day but I couldnt find a solution. I am using the android mobile app (if that makes a difference)I search and find an album. I click into the album. How do I play the album in sequential track order as the album...

sjp1966
Roadie
OK this maybe the dumb question of the day but I couldnt find a solution. I am using the android mobile app (if that makes a difference) I search and find an album. I click into the album. How do ...
2016-03-08 1:45:01 PM
2016-03-09 7:44:14 AM
Daniel
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No Spotify after Z5 Android 6.0 upgrade Spotify 4.8.1004

Today I got "automatically" updated to Android 6.0 on Sony Xperia Z5 (Android 6.0 > Core ver. 3.10.84-perf-g19d6d92 Buildnr.32.1.A.1.163) and PROBLEM = Spotify (ver.4.8.1004) ) DOES NOT START and leaves system message "No Storage Area Found-Check the...

torkp
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Today I got "automatically" updated to Android 6.0 on Sony Xperia Z5 (Android 6.0 > Core ver. 3.10.84-perf-g19d6d92 Buildnr.32.1.A.1.163) and PROBLEM = Spotify (ver.4.8.1004) ) DOES NOT START and ...
2016-03-08 1:51:43 PM
2016-03-08 11:46:15 PM
torkp
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All tracks greyed out

Hi, I recently redownloaded spotify on my android again and I went to listen to some music, I cannot access a single song, it only allows me to play songs if I use the shuffle play button but I cannot access any other songs on spotify? I got premium ...

damightybigfoot
Newbie
Hi, I recently redownloaded spotify on my android again and I went to listen to some music, I cannot access a single song, it only allows me to play songs if I use the shuffle play button bu...
2016-03-08 9:54:02 PM
2016-03-08 10:56:34 PM
Daniel
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Music stop playing

Helo everyone, first of all im apologize if my redaction isn´t to clear. My problem is that when i use my spotify in my OPPO N1 and Blackberry Z10 the music stop playin after two songs and i have to enter spotify to put play again , it's really annoy...

IvanTH
Newbie
Helo everyone, first of all im apologize if my redaction isn´t to clear. My problem is that when i use my spotify in my OPPO N1 and Blackberry Z10 the music stop playin after two songs and i...
2016-03-08 6:44:25 PM
2016-03-08 10:48:38 PM
LovesToDance
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Solved!! Please help.....

Hi all So I have installed Spotify on my tablet - been with the service for long time, I love it! Usually premium but on free at the moment.... BUT.... I just keep getting the message that Spotify is not responding should I wait, close etc. There is ...

david1806
Music Fan
Hi all So I have installed Spotify on my tablet - been with the service for long time, I love it! Usually premium but on free at the moment.... BUT.... I just keep getting the message that Sp...
2016-03-04 6:56:51 PM
2016-03-08 8:49:01 PM
Daniel
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Solved!! Music quality

Hi, I recently noticed a downgrade in the music quality. Extreme quality is set on my settings but it's not even close to hifi music which previously I wasnt able to notice. The quality is bad I'd rather say.Is there anything I can do to remedy the p...

tonibarak
Newbie
Hi, I recently noticed a downgrade in the music quality. Extreme quality is set on my settings but it's not even close to hifi music which previously I wasnt able to notice. The quality is bad I'd ra...
2016-03-08 5:51:43 PM
2016-03-08 5:53:18 PM
Daniel
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play local file

I have some mp3 on my android. How can i merge those file to spotify playlist hence i can play my own song and spoify sony?

michaelcity
Newbie
I have some mp3 on my android. How can i merge those file to spotify playlist hence i can play my own song and spoify sony?
2016-03-08 4:53:18 PM
2016-03-08 4:57:11 PM
Daniel
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Extremely slow startup.

Android Version 4.4.2, Spotify Version 4.8.0.1004. I think its trying to update all the playlists, I have a ton off them. Sometimes a startup takes a few minutes, even after rebooting. Kinda hard to fix when I'm driving. Tried switching to offline mo...

Rollo_
Roadie
Android Version 4.4.2, Spotify Version 4.8.0.1004. I think its trying to update all the playlists, I have a ton off them. Sometimes a startup takes a few minutes, even a...
2016-03-08 7:42:16 AM
2016-03-08 10:30:56 AM
Daniel
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Premium unlimited?

Hello.I'm new here and I will like to know if being a premium user you have unlimited download? or is there a limit to download?

joyyeuse
Newbie
Hello. I'm new here and I will like to know if being a premium user you have unlimited download? or is there a limit to download?
2016-03-08 5:53:05 AM
2016-03-08 10:25:00 AM
Daniel
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