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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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no longer premiumuser since update

I'm no longer a premiumuser since the latest spotify update although I pay for the premiumservice! I logged me out and im several times but it didn't worked! Anyone can help?

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  • I'm no longer a premiumuser since the latest spotify update although I pay for the premiumservice! I logged me out and im several times but it didn't worked! Anyone can help?
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Need more idea for Android Wear app.

Hi everyone, We have developed Android Wear app, which supports playing/starting Spotify playlists. We would love to have everyone's opinion on what other features to add (related to Spotify Playlists only) ?Right now, app supports following- listing...

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  • Hi everyone,    We have developed Android Wear app, which supports playing/starting Spotify playlists.  We would love to have everyone's opinion on what other features to ...
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Wrong song appearing in playlist on cell phone

I have a problem. I've added a song from my local files to a playlist so I can listen to it from my phone. The song gets added, but it's the wrong version of the song and the version my cell phone keeps adding is one that's available on Spotify and n...

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  • I have a problem.   I've added a song from my local files to a playlist so I can listen to it from my phone. The song gets added, but it's the wrong version of the song and the version my cell...
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new to spotify and I'm not happy

I am somehwat new to spotify (Canada) and see that a few years later, this is still an issue. I have had premium for a few months and have built some playlists. for the most part, it's been great. what I've noticed though, is that when I remove a son...

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  • I am somehwat new to spotify (Canada) and see that a few years later, this is still an issue.  I have had premium for a few months and have built some playlists.  for the most part, it's be...
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Solved!! Can't sync local files to android anymore

Hi,I can't sync my local files to my android phone on Spotify anymore. Before the update, there was that "Devices" thingy where you could sync songs, but not anymore. Any help?

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  • Hi, I can't sync my local files to my android phone on Spotify anymore. Before the update, there was that "Devices" thingy where you could sync songs, but not anymore. Any help?
  • Daniel
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Spotify won't send media information when in background

When I have my Sony Xperia Z2 connected to my car and play Spotify over the Bluetooth connection I noticed how Spotify won't send/update the media information (artist, album, title) seen on the screen in my car when the Spotify app is in the backgrou...

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  • When I have my Sony Xperia Z2 connected to my car and play Spotify over the Bluetooth connection I noticed how Spotify won't send/update the media information (artist, album, title) seen on the scree...
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Solved!! Spotify keeps crashing on cyanogenmod 11.

I've downloaded the newest verion of spotify and every time I open it and try to log in it crashes and the phone reboots. Any help?

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  • I've downloaded the newest verion of spotify and every time I open it and try to log in it crashes and the phone reboots. Any help?
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Facebook activity

I activated the Facebook in My configutation andar now I can'y deactivated. The application send flashing like if restart the Facebook connection.

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  • I activated the Facebook in My configutation andar now I can'y deactivated. The application send flashing like if restart the Facebook connection.
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[Bug] Android shows title for topmost Next Tracks item instead of current playing song from Queue

When the Android client has connected to Spotify on OS X via Connect, the song that is being displayed on the Android client is the topmost of the Next Tracks list rather than the current song from the Queue.

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  • When the Android client has connected to Spotify on OS X via Connect, the song that is being displayed on the Android client is the topmost of the Next Tracks list rather than the current song from t...
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Solved!! spotify logs out

So recently I had to change my password cause I had forgotten it, before then I had no issues with my account, after I changed my password i went to log into the app and it immediately logged me out, and has kept doing so. The only time it doesnt log...

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  • So recently I had to change my password cause I had forgotten it, before then I had no issues with my account, after I changed my password i went to log into the app and it immediately logged me out,...
  • Daniel
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Songs under "Your Music" Offline Availability on Android phone

How does one sync Songs under "Your Music" to your Android phone. Unlike "Starred" and other playlists there is not a button to move to indicate you want it avialble offline. Thanks!

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  • How does one sync Songs under "Your Music" to your Android phone.  Unlike "Starred" and other playlists there is not a button to move to indicate you want it avialble offline.    Tha...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! shuffle won't shut off

I can't get shuffle to shut off on android note 3. Please help. Thank you!

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  • I can't get shuffle to shut off on android note 3. Please help. Thank you! 🙂
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Solved!! deleted cached data now can't login

I deleted the chached data to make room on my phone, but now no matter how many times I reinstall the all or change my password I cannot login to the app, even though I am logged in on the web for my account details.

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  • I deleted the chached data to make room on my phone, but now no matter how many times I reinstall the all or change my password I cannot login to the app, even though I am logged in on the web for my...
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Spotify streaming 320 kbps on 0.5 Mbps

Will it work without problems on 320 kbps on Android? I mean, because my main operator 21 Mbps, it is 250 kbps at peak time, max, 2,1 Mbps. And price is 15 €. This speed is 5,90 € Unlimited, so maybe I should get this instead? I never use my phone fo...

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  • Will it work without problems on 320 kbps on Android?     I mean, because my main operator 21 Mbps, it is 250 kbps at peak time, max, 2,1 Mbps. And price is 15 €.   This...
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Question about spotify app...

Good afternoon!I have a mobile phone with android 2.2 froyo!I can not install the latest version of spotify app.I have an old application that works on my phone, but I can not listen to music for free, as is advertised on spotify site!What can I do t...

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  • Good afternoon! I have a mobile phone with android 2.2 froyo! I can not install the latest version of spotify app. I have an old application that works on my phone, but I can not listen to music f...
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Spotify + Vodafone problem

Hi, i've recently renewned my subscription through Vodafone Italia with an option they creates to have Spotify Premium on your Smartphone, well, to cut it shortly, i have paid money as the offer said but my account is still the FREE ONE, i've tried t...

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  • Hi, i've recently renewned my subscription through Vodafone Italia with an option they creates to have Spotify Premium on your Smartphone, well, to cut it shortly, i have paid money as the offer said...
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Spotify says theres no space left to download songs.What do I do?

Every time I go in it says theres no space left.I dont have the maximum amount downloaded.So what can I do??

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  • Every time I go in it says theres no space left.I dont have the maximum amount downloaded.So what can I do??
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Problem with my premium

Hi friends, im from argentina. I have purchased premium today, i have downloades 500 songs today, the problem is that after i have left my android phone for 2 hours the spotify app asked me to log in again. After i have done that it was loged as free...

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  • Hi friends, im from argentina. I have purchased premium today, i have downloades 500 songs today, the problem is that after i have left my android phone for 2 hours the spotify app asked me to log in...
  • Daniel
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HTC One M8 crashes and skips

I have an HTC M8 i am a premium spotify member. Ever since i've had spotify ive had minor issues here and there which didnt bother me at first but these minor issues have gotten worse. I have the latest version of spootify currently and my phone is c...

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  • I have an HTC M8 i am a premium spotify member. Ever since i've had spotify ive had minor issues here and there which didnt bother me at first but these minor issues have gotten worse. I have the lat...
  • Daniel
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Song displayed when phone locked lags behind what's actually playing

I am listening to radio. I press the power button on my android (Nexus 5) to make the screen go black. Then I press it again, and it full-screen is artwork for a song. But it's not the song that's currently playing----it's the song that already finis...

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  • I am listening to radio. I press the power button on my android (Nexus 5) to make the screen go black. Then I press it again, and it full-screen is artwork for a song. But it's not the song that's cu...
  • Daniel
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