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Solved!! 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!! Lock screen widget gone ?

I just noticed that the lock screen widget that allowed you to be able to pause, change tracks, display the track name etc and the cover art seems to be no longer available, using android 4.2.2.Anyone else having this issue? Was it removed with the l...

  • Music Fan
  • I just noticed that the lock screen widget that allowed you to be able to pause, change tracks, display the track name etc and the cover art seems to be no longer available, using android 4.2.2. A...
  • qlpa
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Linked Songs: Android Vs Desktop App

So I have some really long playlists that I am importing into Spotify for the first time. I am going through it on the Desktop App and making sure the songs "linked" found in spotify database are equivalent to my offline file. If not I want to unlink...

  • Regular
  • So I have some really long playlists that I am importing into Spotify for the first time. I am going through it on the Desktop App and making sure the songs "linked" found in spotify database are equ...
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Release Notes - Spotify for Android (1.9.0)

What's new in this version (1.9.0) New: Search your offline tracks when you’re offline. Improved: Safer bluetooth handling. Fictitious: This app contains a blend of herbs and spices.

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  •   What's new in this version (1.9.0)   New: Search your offline tracks when you’re offline. Improved: Safer bluetooth handling. Fictitious: This app contains a blend of herbs ...
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Spotify Premium won't work on Wifi - HTC One M8

Ever since I upgraded to Spotify Premium, it won't work on wifi at all - error message "no internet connection" although my internet connection is fine. I had no trouble with Free spotify. This is whether I'm streaming or downloading. Nothing works u...

  • Newbie
  • Ever since I upgraded to Spotify Premium, it won't work on wifi at all - error message "no internet connection" although my internet connection is fine. I had no trouble with Free spotify. This is ...
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Difficulties to follow artists

Hello,I have issues when i want to follow an artist : sometimes i check the box on an artist's page but it doesn't show up on general artist's page like on the screen : It's the same with registrered music and with some artists that i followed one da...

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  • Hello, I have issues when i want to follow an artist : sometimes i check the box on an artist's page but it doesn't show up on general artist's page like on the screen :   ...
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paid for 3 free months for 99 cents no upgrade

I paid for the 3 free months but in not seeing that I have premium. I have lodged out and back in I have also uninstalled it from my phone and reinstalled it and still nothing

  • Newbie
  • I paid for the 3 free months but in not seeing that I have premium. I have lodged out and back in I have also uninstalled it from my phone and reinstalled it and still nothing
  • MattSuda
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Headphones mic not "released" when receiving a phone call

Seems like Spotify doesn't "release" the headphone's microphone when I get a phone call, make a phone call or use Google Now. Example 1: 1) I'm listening to music on Spotify 2) the phone rings: Android automatically takes over and pauses Spotify 3) I...

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  • Seems like Spotify doesn't "release" the headphone's microphone when I get a phone call, make a phone call or use Google Now.    Example 1: 1) I'm listening to music on Spotify 2) t...
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No internet connection

For the past few weeks I have been unable to get an internet connection while on mobile. I have an HTC One M8 on t-mobile. I've reinstalled the app and rebooted the phone several times. I've checked storage location, all of my settings, and just abou...

  • Casual Listener
  • For the past few weeks I have been unable to get an internet connection while on mobile. I have an HTC One M8 on t-mobile. I've reinstalled the app and rebooted the phone several times. I've checked ...
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Solved!! dont open

Hello everybody, I changed my smartphone to a new one and Im trying to open spotify in the new phone but it doesnt open, it doesnt charge anything and i dont know what to do. Anybody know what happen? Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everybody, I changed my smartphone to a new one and Im trying to open spotify in the new phone but it doesnt open, it doesnt charge anything and i dont know what to do.    Anybody...
  • Daniel
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Music saved on internal storage AND SD card

Hi I got Moto G 4g (android 4.4) 8gb of internal memory and 32gb in the SD one. I can't understand why but my spotify when it downloads my music, during the download I see the storage gets busy in both of memory slots. It seems that it's saving music...

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  • Hi I got Moto G 4g (android 4.4) 8gb of internal memory and 32gb in the SD one. I can't understand why but my spotify when it downloads my music, during the download I see the storage gets busy in bo...
  • Daniel
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Can't connect to synchronize Desktop App with Android App

I opened the Desktop App on Windows Vista and chose "Devices" (which has worked before for another phone) and I opened the Android App on my Oneplus One. They both are connected to the same WiFi-Network but the Desktop App won't recognize my Oneplus ...

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  • I opened the Desktop App on Windows Vista and chose "Devices" (which has worked before for another phone) and I opened the Android App on my Oneplus One. They both are connected to the same WiFi-Netw...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Where to report a fault?

Hi, there is a fault in the German android app (word "album" is misspelled "ablum"), where can I report this?

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi,   there is a fault in the German android app (word "album" is misspelled "ablum"), where can I report this?    
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Shutting off connect

Hey, this only works if you have spotify premium. I listen to my downloaded music on my phone but, I shut off my wifi, and deny spotify access to my data. If spotify is offline connect will not work. So my girlfriend can use it on my iPad in the livi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey, this only works if you have spotify premium. I listen to my downloaded music on my phone but, I shut off my wifi, and deny spotify access to my data. If spotify is offline connect will not work....
  • Daniel
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Spotify Cache

Does the Android version automatically cache like the desktop version? I've been using it with wifi only, kinda scared it'll use up my mobile data. I know you can download playlists/songs but I like the autocaching better.

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  • Does the Android version automatically cache like the desktop version? I've been using it with wifi only, kinda scared it'll use up my mobile data. I know you can download playlists/songs but I like ...
  • Daniel
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Recent Android App Bugs

I have had Spotify for Android for almost a year. I had it on my Galaxy note 3 from the start and i had a no Meta Data (No Track Info) issue over Bluetooth at first but after about a month it cleared up.....i chocked that up to you guys updating the ...

  • Visitor
  • I have had Spotify for Android for almost a year. I had it on my Galaxy note 3 from the start and i had a no Meta Data (No Track Info) issue over Bluetooth at first but after about a month it cleared...
  • Daniel
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Spotify causing my tablet to shut off

I have a Galaxy Tab 3. Lately I've been having an issue when I have Spotify open and my tablet goes to sleep, my tablet will turn off. I open the app, let my tablet turn off and then I'll press either the home or power button, nothing happens. I have...

  • Regular
  • I have a Galaxy Tab 3. Lately I've been having an issue when I have Spotify open and my tablet goes to sleep, my tablet will turn off. I open the app, let my tablet turn off and then I'll press eithe...
  • Daniel
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spotify app crashes on android 4.1.1 after 2-3 seconds on tablet

Hi all I looked into the support Forums an it saw no helping articles. Spotify APP is crshing after 2-3 second in Android 4.1.1 I deinstalled it and installed it again with same issue. What can i do Tod fix the Problem?

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  • Hi all I looked into the support Forums an it saw no helping articles.   Spotify APP is crshing after 2-3 second in Android 4.1.1 I deinstalled it and installed it again with same issue....
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Note 4 Spotify problems in car.

Hi, i own a Samsung note 4 witch I use for playing music in my car. But I can't go to another song using the car as remote... I had a note 2 before with Spotify that worked fine in my car. I also can't see the name of the song on the multimedia syste...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, i own a Samsung note 4 witch I use for playing music in my car. But I can't go to another song using the car as remote... I had a note 2 before with Spotify that worked fine in my car. I also ca...
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Solved!! Local files playlist icon gone!

I have a Samsung S5 and want to get local files form my pc to play on my regular playlists. I get the "this file is unavailable" message and can't play from my phone! The course of action that I've read that I need to take involves using the local fi...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a Samsung S5 and want to get local files form my pc to play on my regular playlists. I get the "this file is unavailable" message and can't play from my phone! The course of action that I've r...
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premium

I'm Paying for spotify premium why am i getting the adds

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  • I'm Paying for spotify premium why am i getting the adds
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