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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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Spotify only partially syncs my playlists

I am trying to sync my offline playlists to my Moto X 2nd generation phone. I added some new tracks today and it only downloaded one of them. So I followed the instructions for clearing all of Spotify's data off my phone to perform a clean install. A...

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  • I am trying to sync my offline playlists to my Moto X 2nd generation phone. I added some new tracks today and it only downloaded one of them. So I followed the instructions for clearing all of Spotif...
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My Android Crash everytime I open the app

My Alcatel One Touch 6030D it's crashing everytime I open Spotify. I'm getting tired of this, 2 weeks ago I talk with a person that supports me for my problem on the twitter page from SpotifySuport. He asked me about my account my cellphone model but...

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  • My Alcatel One Touch 6030D it's crashing everytime I open Spotify. I'm getting tired of this, 2 weeks ago I talk with a person that supports me for my problem on the twitter page from SpotifySuport. ...
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Something I can't work out to do with Local Files...is it even possible?

So I have a few artists on my itunes who aren't on Spotify (Chance the Rapper) and a few other albums from artists spotify doens't have. I have sycned them via playlists to my android device, but how do I get them to appear in the "Artist" section on...

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  • So I have a few artists on my itunes who aren't on Spotify (Chance the Rapper) and a few other albums from artists spotify doens't have.   I have sycned them via playlists to my android device...
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Offline Playlist

I am getting to the maximum capacity on my SD card for Spotify but I can't seem to reduce the tracks on the Mobile playlist by deleting them to create more space, how do I do this? I am using a HTC M8 with 16GB SD card and I have the desktop Site on ...

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  • I am getting to the maximum capacity on my SD card for Spotify but I can't seem to reduce the tracks on the Mobile playlist by deleting them to create more space, how do I do this?  I am using a...
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Storage Space

My spotify is taking up a lot of space and I'm not sure of it's just the app or if it could be me downloading songs for offline play. Either way I want to delete some files but I don't know what they are or how they might affect me. Any advice?

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  • My spotify is taking up a lot of space and I'm not sure of it's just the app or if it could be me downloading songs for offline play. Either way I want to delete some files but I don't know what they...
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why can go online..offline always??

I want to know how to switch offline to online thats all!!

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  • I want to know how to switch offline to online thats all!!
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NO INTERNET CONNECTION??

OK so I loved Spotify that I upgraded to premium! The day after the app started saying there is no internet connection!! In upset cuz I just paid and now I can't listen to anything! I've tried everythingLG G3 phone

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  • OK so I loved Spotify that I upgraded to premium! The day after the app started saying there is no internet connection!! In upset cuz I just paid and now I can't listen to anything! I've tried everyt...
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musics to sd card It does not work.

I made steps to change the storage to sd, but continues storing in the phone internal memory.It has more space in SD than in internal memory.Correct this please.Spoiler (Highlight to read)=(=(

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  • I made steps to change the storage to sd, but continues storing in the phone internal memory. It has more space in SD than in internal memory. Correct this please. =(
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So disappointed in the deterioration of my premium membership

I've been a premium member for a few years now. Over the past 6-8 months, things on my Samsung Galaxy S3 has gotten to the point I can't even use the app. The load time (for even downloaded playlists) can take up to 3 minutes when I am in a 4G area. ...

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  • I've been a premium member for a few years now.  Over the past 6-8 months, things on my Samsung Galaxy S3 has gotten to the point I can't even use the app.  The load time (for even download...
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Acount deleted. Please someone help me

Hi everyone, I woke up this morning and turn on my spotify when I realize that I had to log in (which is weird because i never log out) and when I did it, it said that my user or password were wrongI thought that maybe I forgot my password so I went ...

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  • Hi everyone, I woke up this morning and turn on my spotify when I realize that I had to log in (which is weird because i never log out) and when I did it, it said that my user or password were w...
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Android OS Data Usage

All,I have two phones, one is a Nexus 5 and one is a Nexus 6. They are both running 5.1.1 and using the newest Spotify version from the Google Play store. They have also both been completely blown away and factory image flashed multiple times to test...

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  • All, I have two phones, one is a Nexus 5 and one is a Nexus 6.  They are both running 5.1.1 and using the newest Spotify version from the Google Play store.  They have also both been compl...
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Solved!! My name is Kiebien Crockett but my stage name is kidcrockett and I'm trying to get my music hSpotify

Hello my name is Kiebien Crockett but my stage name is kidcrockett I'm a rapper from Chicago Illinois and I'm trying to get my music heard on Spotify how can I do that

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  • Hello my name is Kiebien Crockett but my stage name is kidcrockett I'm a rapper from Chicago Illinois and I'm trying to get my music heard on Spotify how can I do that
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the spotify it pause alone

Yes the spotify it stop alone when I al watching another aplications why? I,m from argentina

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  • Yes the spotify it stop alone when I al watching another aplications why?   I,m from argentina
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Solved!! 'Different country' problem when logging in with Facebook

Hi. I recently returned to the UK, having lived in Spain for a while. I bought my Nexus tablet in Spain. Since I've returned, I can't login to Spotify on my Nexus using my Facebook login details. I get the following message: You appear to be trying t...

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  • Hi. I recently returned to the UK, having lived in Spain for a while. I bought my Nexus tablet in Spain. Since I've returned, I can't login to Spotify on my Nexus using my Facebook login details. I g...
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DLNA support in Spotify

when I open Spotify i get this and I can do anithing

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  • when I open Spotify i get this and I can do anithing
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help i cant download my local files

I have been fighting with this for hours, i can't download my local files to my note 3 and yes ive read the other solutions and nothing has worked! seeking help!

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  • I have been fighting with this for hours, i can't download my local files to my note 3 and yes ive read the other solutions and nothing has worked! seeking help!
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Equalizer

Galaxy S6 Edge While i have music playing I can adjust the equalizer levels and/or turn bass, 3d, clarity....etc on/off and it does nothing untill i pause the song and hit play again for it to take effect. Won't change while music is playing at all. ...

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  • Galaxy S6 Edge   While i have music playing I can adjust the equalizer levels and/or turn bass, 3d, clarity....etc on/off and it does nothing untill i pause the song and hit play again for it ...
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Solved!! How do you turn off Shuffle Pla

I'm having trouble with Spotify on my galaxy s6. I can't figure out how to turn off shuffle play. Please help!

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  • I'm having trouble with Spotify on my galaxy s6. I can't figure out how to turn off shuffle play. Please help!
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Solved!! Spotify Files

What are all the files I have from spotify in the My Files storage? They are taking up about 2gigs of space and I am wondering what would happen if I delete them. I can't really tell what they are for since they only have names like 6a or 7f. Anyone ...

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  • What are all the files I have from spotify in the My Files storage? They are taking up about 2gigs of space and I am wondering what would happen if I delete them. I can't really tell what they are fo...
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Ford Sync - Features no longer visible

Prior to latest update ford sync worked fine. Since update I cannot browse, play playlist artist etc. When selecting 'More' I am presented with a single 'Close Spotify' option.please fix.

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  • Prior to latest update ford sync worked fine. Since update I cannot browse, play playlist artist etc. When selecting 'More' I am presented with a single 'Close Spotify' option.please fix.
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