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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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Can't improve station

For the past three days every time I hit thumbs up or down, I get a message "Sorry, we can't improve your station right now. Please try again later.". It's happened on data and on wi-fi, on multiple stations, after phone reboot, etc.

  • Casual Listener
  • For the past three days every time I hit thumbs up or down, I get a message "Sorry, we can't improve your station right now. Please try again later.". It's happened on data and on wi-fi, on multiple ...
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Offline data saved to SD card - still blocks internal memory

Hello everyone, I use a Sony Xperia Z with Android 5.0. I have downloaded offline available music via spotify. If I have a look at the apps' details it sais that Spotify takes uf 2,8 GB memory, 2,74GB of which are stored on the SD-card. Still the Spo...

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  • Hello everyone,   I use a Sony Xperia Z with Android 5.0.   I have downloaded offline available music via spotify. If I have a look at the apps' details it sais that Spotify takes uf 2,...
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Offline content disappearing

Hi, I am having a problem with all my offline content disappearing after a power down or reboot - Note 4I am on Spotify premium.I have tried deleting the cache, uninstalling, reseting the devices attached to my account (ipad, anroid phone and macbook...

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  • Hi,   I am having a problem with all my offline content disappearing after a power down or reboot - Note 4 I am on Spotify premium. I have tried deleting the cache, uninstalling, reseting th...
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Add album gone?

I finally updated, sort of by accident, but irregardless, it's done, and now I have a teensy tiny irritant, but of course it's the little things.......Can no longer " add album to playlist".To queue yes, (that's a whole nother kettle of fish) playlis...

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  • I finally updated, sort of by accident, but irregardless, it's done, and now I have a teensy tiny irritant, but of course it's the little things....... Can no longer " add album to playlist". To qu...
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Spotify WILL NOT open ....

I've uninstalled, reinstalled, tried saving the app to my phone, my SD card, tried removing to from Google play, tried removing it using the android app manager, tried removing it manually with my computer - nothing. Every time it says the app was su...

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  • I've uninstalled, reinstalled, tried saving the app to my phone, my SD card, tried removing to from Google play, tried removing it using the android app manager, tried removing it manually with my co...
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spotify goes to the top of my music list all the time

i think it was the most recent update that made my spotify go to the top of my music list everytime i unlock my phone or open the app. i have tried clearing the cache, reinstalling the app, and restarting my phone( Galaxy s6). this is really annoying...

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  • i think it was the most recent update that made my spotify go to the top of my music list everytime i unlock my phone or open the app. i have tried clearing the cache, reinstalling the app, and resta...
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Spotfy doesn't connec to my mobile network on new phone

I have been a premiun user for a year using spotify on a HTC one phone and never had any problem. Recently I have upgraded to a new phone, a Samsung Galaxy S6, but spotify doesn't recognise the mobile network on this phone and does not even login unl...

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  • I have been a premiun user for a year using spotify on a HTC one phone and never had any problem. Recently I have upgraded to a new phone, a Samsung Galaxy S6, but spotify doesn't recognise the mobil...
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Phone help

If I subscribe to Spotify Premium, Can I use it on my phone and home computer?

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  • If I subscribe to Spotify Premium, Can I use it on my phone and home computer?
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Spotify connect connecting to undesired device

I am a Audio Video Professional and While installting a Heos amp at a customers house, I played music from my spotify account. The problem is that I can switch to there house from my spotify account and play music remotely. When I look at spotify con...

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  • I am a Audio Video Professional and While installting a Heos amp at a customers house, I played music from my spotify account.  The problem is that I can switch to there house from my spotify ac...
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BUG [ANDROID] : Spotify desynchronizes everything once a week...

Friendly greetings !I am currently running Spotify Premium on Android 4.2.2, on a Wiko Stairway.I'd like to share you my discontent after something recurring happens :Spotify desynchronizes everything I synchronized once in a while (for example, afte...

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  • Friendly greetings ! I am currently running Spotify Premium on Android 4.2.2, on a Wiko Stairway. I'd like to share you my discontent after something recurring happens : Spotify desynchronizes eve...
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Reset password

I tried to reset my password but when I receive the link in my email it tell me that that link has already been used or that the form has expired.What do I do then???

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  • I tried to reset my password but when I receive the link in my email it tell me that that link has already been used or that the form has expired. What do I do then???
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Spotify is stopping after each streaming radio song... Android

=== START OF TEMPLATE === Description Please describe the problem: Playback keeps stopping after playing (in most cases) a single song. Example:Song plays completely. Nothing happens next unless I intervene. What are the steps you took to get to the ...

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  • === START OF TEMPLATE ===   Description Please describe the problem: Playback keeps stopping after playing (in most cases) a single song. Example:Song plays completely. Nothing happens...
  • mmcbass
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Android Offline Album Covers

Hello all, I'm having an issue with Spotify for Android. When I set a playlist to offline and there are local files, they will sync but the album covers will not. I have tried unsyncing the playlist and downloading it again, I have tried resetting th...

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  • Hello all,   I'm having an issue with Spotify for Android. When I set a playlist to offline and there are local files, they will sync but the album covers will not.   I have tried unsyn...
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Solved!! BUG: Spotify Connect - Device disappears after 12-24h

I have a dedicated Android device running KitKat hooked up to my stereo. This device is running spotify and basically acts as the player. I then use other Android devices to connect to it and play music using Spotify Connect. This works good for the ...

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  • I have a dedicated Android device running KitKat hooked up to my stereo. This device is running spotify and basically acts as the player. I then use other Android devices to connect to it and play mu...
  • robvanberkel62
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How to view a list of my good rated radio songs

I want to view all my good rated radio songs, is this possible?

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  • I want to view all my good rated radio songs, is this possible?
  • bredy56
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Solved!! My spotify keeps crashing

For some reason my spotify keeps crashing. I can't even get on to the homepage. When I click on the app it goes to a black page with the word spotify on the top left hand side as if it is about to open up the home page but then just shuts down. None ...

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  • For some reason my spotify keeps crashing. I can't even get on to the homepage. When I click on the app it goes to a black page with the word spotify on the top left hand side as if it is about to op...
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Can not login on mobile app

I've had spotify for a long time. I recently switched carriers and got the same phone (HTC One m8) and when I try to login on the app it says username or password is incorrect. I've already tried changing my password. I know my login information is c...

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  • I've had spotify for a long time. I recently switched carriers and got the same phone (HTC One m8) and when I try to login on the app it says username or password is incorrect. I've already tried cha...
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Solved!! Offline mode kills downloaded playlists!?

Hi guys, I suffer from a very annoying issue with Spotify on my Android phone. Although I downloaded a complete playlist (which works nicely), it happens that Spotify tells me, that the playlist is not fully downloaded next or the overnext day.I have...

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  • Hi guys,   I suffer from a very annoying issue with Spotify on my Android phone.   Although I downloaded a complete playlist (which works nicely), it happens that Spotify tells me, that...
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Spotify crashes / close suddenly

I have a Samsung S5, and a premium account with spotify.1. When I start the app Spotify, immediately it closes suddenly.2. Only appears a black screen, and then it closed.I did:a. Clean the app memory.b. Deinstallc. ReinstallBut the issue continue. T...

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  • I have a Samsung S5, and a premium account with spotify. 1. When I start the app Spotify, immediately it closes suddenly. 2. Only appears a black screen, and then it closed. I did: a. Clean the a...
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Solved!! Chromecast issue with Spotify on Android

From my Galaxy S5 on Verizon using Android 5.0 Spotify says it is connected to my Chromecast device but only plays on the phone speakers. Each time I touch Chromecast under "devices" it says connected but it still says playing on phone speakers and d...

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  • From my Galaxy S5 on Verizon using Android 5.0 Spotify says it is connected to my Chromecast device but only plays on the phone speakers.  Each time I touch Chromecast under "devices" it says co...
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