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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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Solved!! Playlist won't stay downloaded.

I always listen to my playlist offline, but 2 days ago I accidentally undownloaded (is that even a word?) it. I tried to download it again, and all the songs started getting that green symbol on them, but when it was at 100%, everything just suddenly...

  • Newbie
  • I always listen to my playlist offline, but 2 days ago I accidentally undownloaded (is that even a word?) it.  I tried to download it again, and all the songs started getting that green symbol...
  • OviiiOne
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WTF!!! Again the language UI settings...

Yesterday in English... today after this update again in Brazuca. I'm Portuguese... Why Why why.... Can i revert back to the previous version... (Nasty 2.2.0.636) This is a joke.... Misters, if you do this it must be written in the update that the la...

  • Regular
  • Yesterday in English... today after this update again in Brazuca. I'm Portuguese...     Why Why why.... Can i revert back to the previous version... (Nasty 2.2.0.636)   This ...
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Android will no longer Sync with spotify

I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and only recently (2 days ago this started) have I been unable to sync my local files with my spotify phone app. I have both my phone and laptop hooked up to the same network, ive even tried this on multiple different netwo...

  • Newbie
  • I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and only recently (2 days ago this started) have I been unable to sync my local files with my spotify phone app. I have both my phone and laptop hooked up to the same netwo...
  • Bustyjan
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Solved!! Built in Equalizer for Android PLEASE?!?!!?

iOS Spotify just received an update with built in EQ, why has this not been implemented in Spotify for Android? What is the ETA on this? I am a paying user and would like to have the same option.

  • Regular
  • iOS Spotify just received an update with built in EQ, why has this not been implemented in Spotify for Android?   What is the ETA on this?  I am a paying user and would like to have the...
  • Gills
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Saving playlists on SD HTC m8

Hi, i want to know how to change the download folder for my playlists. I want to save it on the SD card because the phone memory are getting full very quick. Thank you

  • Newbie
  • Hi, i want to know how to change the download folder for my playlists. I want to save it on the SD card because the phone memory are getting full very quick. Thank you
  • Daniel
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Solved!! [UPDATED 13/02/15] [HTC M8 on T-Mobile] [HELP] Information request

UPDATE:- HTC & T-Mobile have released the Lollipop update (Android 5.0.1). Some users are reportig that they can now stream sucessfully after applying this update. If you are affeced and have not yet received the update please manually check for upda...

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  • UPDATE:- HTC & T-Mobile have released the Lollipop update (Android 5.0.1). Some users are reportig that they can now stream sucessfully after applying this update. If you are affeced and have not...
  • Daniel
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New version, new (and "scary") permissions

Spotify 2.2.0(.636), this one introduces a new set of permissions, namely "use accounts on device". Anyone know why? Spotify has of course my full trust, but I am of that belief that it is common practice to announce why there is a need to add new (a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify 2.2.0(.636), this one introduces a new set of permissions, namely "use accounts on device". Anyone know why?    Spotify has of course my full trust, but I am of that belief th...
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Solved!! (Bug) Typing "9" in search field dismisses keyboard

On my OnePlus One on the newest version (as of 2/5/15), and a few versions before it, typing "9" in the playlist search just dismisses the keyboard, as if you click the back button. It happens at any time, including "99 Red Balloons" or "123456789". ...

  • Casual Listener
  • On my OnePlus One on the newest version (as of 2/5/15), and a few versions before it, typing "9" in the playlist search just dismisses the keyboard, as if you click the back button. It happens at any...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Can't log in

Hi, I have a problem logging in on the mobile app using my username/password. The app keeps telling me they are incorrect, although I use the same credentials for the desktop app and logged in to the website just to make sure they worked. So what am ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I have a problem logging in on the mobile app using my username/password. The app keeps telling me they are incorrect, although I use the same credentials for the desktop app and logged in to t...
  • Sinon
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SPOTIFY not working on t-mobile

any help?! SPOTIFY says thta is not conected to internet when im on data

  • Casual Listener
  • any help?! SPOTIFY says thta is not conected to internet when im on data
  • Daniel
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spotify volumen

como aumento el volumen de spotufy? ya que en mi dispositivo es relativamente bajo el volumen.

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  • como aumento el volumen de spotufy? ya que en mi dispositivo es relativamente bajo el volumen.
  • Daniel
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Downloads

My Galaxy S5 crashed while playing Spotify. When I rebooted my tracks were no longer available offline, and it is now downloading all 306 of them again. Should that be the case? Can I expect this to happen again?On another note, will there be any iss...

  • Newbie
  • My Galaxy S5 crashed while playing Spotify. When I rebooted my tracks were no longer available offline, and it is now downloading all 306 of them again. Should that be the case? Can I expect this to ...
  • Daniel
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LG G2 mini + Kinovo BT 455 (bluetooth hands-free car kit) play/pause button issue

I use Spotify 2.1.0.903 on my LG G2 mini (LG-D620fr) and Android 4.4.2, and I enjoy it. I also use a Kinovo BT455 bluetooth hands-free car kit to stream music to my car radio. With the integrated Android media player, the multipurpose button of the b...

  • Newbie
  • I use Spotify 2.1.0.903 on my LG G2 mini (LG-D620fr) and Android 4.4.2, and I enjoy it. I also use a Kinovo BT455 bluetooth hands-free car kit to stream music to my car radio.   With ...
  • Daniel
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Play all music EXCEPT...

At work I like to shuffle all songs that I have downloaded to my phone and work away, but I have also downloaded some comedy albums and spoken word stuff that I want to exclude in this shuffle. If I add comedy to a playlist and spoken word to another...

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  • At work I like to shuffle all songs that I have downloaded to my phone and work away, but I have also downloaded some comedy albums and spoken word stuff that I want to exclude in this shuffle. If I ...
  • Daniel
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Remove Songs

Hey! I'm really happy with Spotify sooner except one thing.When you have a spelista at random and then a song that you do not want in their playlist, so you can not remove it.When the music is playing, pressing on the screen so it will come up many d...

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  • Hey! I'm really happy with Spotify sooner except one thing. When you have a spelista at random and then a song that you do not want in their playlist, so you can not remove it. When the music is pl...
  • Daniel
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Android Cache/Downloads Management

Simply put, the cache grows and grows. The app needs a way to quickly manage/undownload music as things get bloated. Aside from obvious things like using checkboxes to quickly undelete, one option would be to periodically check what is on there and s...

  • Casual Listener
  • Simply put, the cache grows and grows. The app needs a way to quickly manage/undownload music as things get bloated.  Aside from obvious things like using checkboxes to quickly undelete, one ...
  • Daniel
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help spotify not working

Whenever I open the app on my phone, error message "unfortunately spotify has stooped working, please close" keeps popping up. I Uninstalled it and reinstalled but still the same thing keeps happening. I even tried deleting the cache and force close ...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I open the app on my phone, error message "unfortunately spotify has stooped working, please close" keeps popping up. I Uninstalled it and reinstalled but still the same thing keeps happe...
  • Daniel
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Setting for offline mode only accessible when online. Seems useless

I found myself completely offline - no wifi or phone service. Starting spotify results in a blank screen with no access to settings, so I'm unable to turn offline mode on. Force stopping the app or clearing the cache make no difference. Just a blank ...

  • Newbie
  • I found myself completely offline - no wifi or phone service. Starting spotify results in a blank screen with no access to settings, so I'm unable to turn offline mode on. Force stopping the app or c...
  • Daniel
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