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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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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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My Local Files are not on my Phone!

I bought the new AC/DC Album, wanted it in an Spotify Playlist on my Android Phone. I can see the Tracks at the Spotify Android App, but they are not playable in on- an offline mode. Why?

  • Casual Listener
  • I bought the new AC/DC Album, wanted it in an Spotify Playlist on my Android Phone. I can see the Tracks at the Spotify Android App, but they are not playable in on- an offline mode. Why?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Spotify has been telling me no internet connection available and i csnt figure out how to fix it can anybody help me ? The device im using is the title

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  • Spotify has been telling me no internet connection available and i csnt figure out how to fix it can anybody help me ? The device im using is the  title
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Downloaded Music and International Travel

I am traveling to Italy and South Africa from the US later in September. We are planning to use spotify to create a wedding playlist. Will I run into problems downloading music and traveling out of the US on an Android device? If i'm in airplane mode...

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  • I am traveling to Italy and South Africa from the US later in September.  We are planning to use spotify to create a wedding playlist.    Will I run into problems downloading music a...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Help with music

I really would like to know if you can still listen to music without paying the 9.99$ a month. I have WiFi in my house and unlimited data on my android. Would love to be able to hook up to my stereo in my car am I still able to listen to music freely...

  • Newbie
  • I really would like to know if you can still listen to music without paying the 9.99$ a month. I have WiFi in my house and unlimited data on my android. Would love to be able to hook up to my stereo ...
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Solved!! Galaxy S6 not showing up in devices

Hello everyone, Ever since I got my S6 I haven't been able to sync my music because it won't show up in devices. I've searched these forums and the support section for help and have tried all solutions that I could find. So far none have helped. The ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everyone,   Ever since I got my S6 I haven't been able to sync my music because it won't show up in devices. I've searched these forums and the support section for help and have tried al...
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Solved!! Spotify equalizer - how save settings in the one dedicated to your own preferences?

Seems you have to remember and redo the settings each time you use another pre-set variety in equalizer menu? Or can you save somehow?Thanks!

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  • Seems you have to remember and redo the settings each time you use another pre-set variety in equalizer menu? Or can you save somehow? Thanks!
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Solved!! The app crashes at the start/new sd card

Hi! Firstly, sorry for my English.So, I have a problem with my Spotify app. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and when I open the app it just...crash, "Spotify has been arrested" or something like this. I can't use it I closed manually the app, I cleared th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi!  Firstly, sorry for my English. So, I have a problem with my Spotify app. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and when I open the app it just...crash, "Spotify has been arrested" or something ...
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Solved!! Spotify skips song completely

Hello, when I try to listen to the song "We Are" by Hollywood Undead (explicit version), spotify plays a few seconds of the song before skipping it completely and playing the next song in the queue list. I've tried to resync all of my songs and redow...

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  • Hello, when I try to listen to the song "We Are" by Hollywood Undead (explicit version), spotify plays a few seconds of the song before skipping it completely and playing the next song in the queue l...
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Playback timer reverse?

Anyone know how to switch the playback timer on an Android device from counting up (example- .01 seconds to 3.02 minutes) to counting down (3.02 minutes to .01 seconds)? Thank you!

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  • Anyone know how to switch the playback timer on an Android device from counting up (example- .01 seconds to 3.02 minutes) to counting down (3.02 minutes to .01 seconds)?  Thank you!
  • Daniel
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shuffle play

I hit the shuffle button and Spotify shuffles music like it should. Problem is it won't stop when I restart the app like it used to. I have Uninstalled and reinstalled same problem. Help

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  • I hit the shuffle button and Spotify shuffles music like it should. Problem is it won't stop when I restart the app like it used to. I have Uninstalled and reinstalled same problem. Help
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Spotify Connect keeps phone awake

This is seriously annoying. If I forget to force close the app when I switch over to desktop then the app keeps the phone in "keep awake" state. This is a major battery drain that I thought had been fixed, but apparently this bug has popped back up y...

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  • This is seriously annoying. If I forget to force close the app when I switch over to desktop then the app keeps the phone in "keep awake" state. This is a major battery drain that I thought had been ...
  • Daniel
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Writing to SD Card is easy... but switch to new device?

Hi thereCan't believe that this topic is not covered yet, but perhaps my search algo needs improvement I've been using Spotify Premium for quite a while, already two devices and also I could store my "offline available" songs to SD cardI just can't g...

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  • Hi there Can't believe that this topic is not covered yet, but perhaps my search algo needs improvement   I've been using Spotify Premium for quite a while, already two devices and also I ...
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Solved!! Automatic re set in spotify settings...

I have disabled spotify from aces sing my Facebook and posting songs to fb through Facebook settings, I've also unin stalled my Facebook apps on my android tablet including all third party fb apps. When I log into spotify I automatically get a pop up...

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  • I have disabled spotify from aces sing my Facebook and posting songs to fb through Facebook settings, I've also unin stalled my Facebook  apps on my android tablet including all third party fb a...
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White screen with green circle constantly appearing while browsing

I,m running Spotify (latest download) on Android lollipop. (HTC one m8)and I am constantl getting a white screen with a green circle appear on the screen while using the app.It stays on the screen for about 1 second, then disappears. This repeats the...

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  • I,m running Spotify (latest download) on Android lollipop. (HTC one m8) and I am constantl getting a white screen with a green circle appear on the screen while using the app. It stays on the scree...
  • Daniel
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Spotify remote play

Having an issue in the following scenario. - Spotify is playing on my desktop.- My phone has Spotify installed and is allowing me to remotely skip songs as desired.- I have a bluetooth headset connected to my phone. If I recieve a notification either...

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  • Having an issue in the following scenario.   - Spotify is playing on my desktop. - My phone has Spotify installed and is allowing me to remotely skip songs as desired. - I have a bluetooth h...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Spotify Connect blocks powersave functions.

Hello, If I understod it right, I can not turn of Spotify connect. Which i think is pretty bad since it blocks my power saver on my phone (z3) I would love to be able to turn off (and on) the function! 1. Thus i do not need it and i don not want it 2...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,    If I understod it right, I can not turn of Spotify connect. Which i think is pretty bad since it blocks my power saver on my phone (z3)  I would love to be able ...
  • Daniel
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Only forward track skip??

Hi all I've got a Galaxy S5 with the latest Android software. When the screen is locked and using Spotify i only have the option to forward skip tracks? Anyone have any idea how to show the backward skip? I'm a premium member btw. Cheers

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  • Hi all   I've got a Galaxy S5 with the latest Android software.   When the screen is locked and using Spotify i only have the option to forward skip tracks?    Anyone have a...
  • Daniel
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Shuffle even if I have premium

How can I take away Shuffle on my Android mobile phone. I have Spotify premium.

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  • How can I take away Shuffle on my Android mobile phone. I have Spotify premium.
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Crashes Or Pauses After Two Tracks

Spotify has not been working properly on my Samsung tablet for about a month. I can play no more than two downloaded tracks at a time before the program freezes. If I'm lucky, there will be a pause for a couple of minutes and then it will play anothe...

  • Regular
  • Spotify has not been working properly on my Samsung tablet for about a month. I can play no more than two downloaded tracks at a time before the program freezes. If I'm lucky, there will be a pause f...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Spotify Connect @ Fire TV does not longer work (may be since the last Android-Update)

Hi, I can't longer connect to Amazon Fire TV Connect App. My Android Device: Nexus 5 with Android 5.1There is no device in the Connect-List.Latest Spotify version is installed. Premium account fomr "Deutsche Telekom" Edit: I forget: My Fire TV is con...

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  • Hi,   I can't longer connect to Amazon Fire TV Connect App. My Android Device: Nexus 5 with Android 5.1 There is no device in the Connect-List. Latest Spotify version  is installed. Pre...
  • zahni
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