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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...

Daniel
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Daniel
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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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"Devices" tab has never worked

I'm trying to sync songs from my desktop to my LG G3. It has never shown up in the Device tab. It has never synced the songs. I have... 1. Connected both devices to the same Wi-Fi, opened both apps at the same time, and waited 2. Uninstalled and rein...

warioandbob
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I'm trying to sync songs from my desktop to my LG G3. It has never shown up in the Device tab. It has never synced the songs. I have... 1. Connected both devices to the same Wi-Fi, opened ...
2014-11-04 4:50:17 AM
2014-11-05 10:53:10 AM
Daniel
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Kobo Arc 7 Mobile or Tablet?

I'm thinking of getting a kobo arc 7 soon and I've heard strange things about what version spotify decides to use in 7 inch tablets and that often mobile is installed in them, particularly if they're not "popular" models. Does anybody here have a Kob...

haphazard
Music Fan
I'm thinking of getting a kobo arc 7 soon and I've heard strange things about what version spotify decides to use in 7 inch tablets and that often mobile is installed in them, particularly if they're...
2014-11-04 10:27:18 PM
2014-11-05 10:52:26 AM
Daniel
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nakisastore `s iPhone

Hello, I got weird issue. Today I reinstalled Spotify app on my Android and found out that I`m linked to some "nakisastore`s iPhone" device. How it`s possible? That user also switches tracks all the time. I tried to change password but it didn`t help...

ATSARU
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Hello, I got weird issue. Today I reinstalled Spotify app on my Android and found out that I`m linked to some "nakisastore`s iPhone" device. How it`s possible? That user also switches tracks all...
2014-11-04 10:55:40 PM
2014-11-04 12:36:54 AM
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Control Device from desktop possible?

Hello. I have yet to find Spotify functionality that alows me to control playback on my Samsung Galaxy III. This is an Rdio feature I have yet to find on Spotify, I hope it exists. Basically I want to plug my phone into a mini plug connected to my st...

schmoker
Newbie
Hello. I have yet to find Spotify functionality that alows me to control playback on my Samsung Galaxy III. This is an Rdio feature I have yet to find on Spotify, I hope it exists. Basical...
2014-11-04 10:57:53 PM
2014-11-04 12:08:11 AM
Daniel
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Samsung Galaxy s5 Spotify resets every 10 seconds

Got a new phone - Samsung Galaxy s5/ DOwnload spotify and upon logging in it resets every ten seconds, states its offline and does this over and over every ten seconds. I have tried undownloading the app, powering off the phone and redownloading the ...

danielranson
Music Fan
Got a new phone - Samsung Galaxy s5/ DOwnload spotify and upon logging in it resets every ten seconds, states its offline and does this over and over every ten seconds. I have tried undownloadi...
2014-05-05 7:00:55 PM
2014-11-04 10:56:39 PM
jmnemonik
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Solved!! How to delete songs from stared playlist

Hi What is the easyest way to deleate songs from the "starred playlist", I do not whant to gointo the Starred Playlist and brows as it's way to time consuming. So what's the easy way to remove songs from my Starred playlist, I guess I have missed som...

Laban66
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Hi What is the easyest way to deleate songs from the "starred playlist", I do not whant to gointo the Starred Playlist and brows as it's way to time consuming. So what's the easy way ...
2014-11-04 3:18:45 PM
2014-11-04 7:40:55 PM
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Solved!! Fire TV - UK user with Premium Subscription - Spotify Connect not working

Hi,I have just installed a Fire TV in my living room and installed Spotify Connect from Amazon Appstore. When I open the App on the Fire TV neither my iPad Air or iPhone 6 can see the Fire TV. Both are running iOS 8.1 and have latest Spotify iOS Apps...

Tyridan
Music Fan
Hi, I have just installed a Fire TV in my living room and installed Spotify Connect from Amazon Appstore. When I open the App on the Fire TV neither my iPad Air or iPhone 6 can see the Fire TV. Bo...
2014-10-25 7:23:58 PM
2014-11-04 5:28:57 PM
Perpics
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Solved!! Taskbar at the bottom disappear after upgrade, also lock screen controls disappear

After upgrading to 1.6.0.952 there are issues with three things: - the lock screen spotify control randomly disappears - in spotify - the mini cover picture and "now playing" status bar at the bottom randomly disappears - when bringing down the statu...

flunknewstead
Gig Goer
After upgrading to 1.6.0.952 there are issues with three things: - the lock screen spotify control randomly disappears - in spotify - the mini cover picture and "now playing" status bar ...
2014-11-04 4:23:21 PM
2014-11-04 5:23:25 PM
flunknewstead
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sometimes songs didn't play sound

Hi, I'm an android user, and when I have extreme audio quality turned on, sometimes when I want to listen a song it starts to play but without sound, and I have to retry like 4 times. How can I solve it?

Derpfy
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Hi, I'm an android user, and when I have extreme audio quality turned on, sometimes when I want to listen a song it starts to play but without sound, and I have to retry like 4 times. How can I solve...
2014-10-27 9:10:46 PM
2014-11-04 3:37:56 PM
Daniel
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Android app

Hello! I was wondering if you could help me with my app! I press PLAY but turns to PAUSE 3 seconds in, and then it just goes PLAY,PAUSE,PLAY,PAUSE,PLAY,PAUSE and it won't play one whole song. I have tried to log out and deleting and redownloading the...

iretei93
Newbie
Hello! I was wondering if you could help me with my app! I press PLAY but turns to PAUSE 3 seconds in, and then it just goes PLAY,PAUSE,PLAY,PAUSE,PLAY,PAUSE and it won't play one whole ...
2014-11-04 9:11:52 AM
2014-11-04 3:09:31 PM
Daniel
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volume too low

This has been happening for a few weeks now.. I have the apple ear buds and use them at my job driving truck.. I loved Spotify and honestly still love it, but now for some reason the volume seems to be turned down doesn't matter what quality of music...

KDbeast42813
Music Fan
This has been happening for a few weeks now.. I have the apple ear buds and use them at my job driving truck.. I loved Spotify and honestly still love it, but now for some reason the volume seems to...
2014-09-17 9:54:58 PM
2014-11-04 3:02:56 AM
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Release Notes - Spotify for Android (1.6.0)

What's new in this version (1.6.0) New: Now you can listen in Ford vehicles equipped with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. Pair your phone via Bluetooth to enjoy voice-controlled access to your playlists and save your favourite tracks. Requires Blueto...

Daniel
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What's new in this version (1.6.0) New: Now you can listen in Ford vehicles equipped with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. Pair your phone via Bluetooth to enjoy voice-con...
2014-10-31 12:41:42 PM
2014-11-04 2:12:48 AM
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NO VEO IMAGENES DE LAS CANCIONES IPHONE 5S

Tengo suscripción Spotify y uso un teléfono Iphone 5S, en el que puedo escuchar audio pero no veo la imagen cuando se ejecuta la música. Aparece en su reemplazo un gran signo musical. Usuario: Carlosqzda15

Carlosqzda15
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Tengo suscripción Spotify y uso un teléfono Iphone 5S, en el que puedo escuchar audio pero no veo la imagen cuando se ejecuta la música. Aparece en su reemplazo un gran signo musical. Usuario: Carlos...
2014-11-04 1:02:24 AM
2014-11-04 1:49:27 AM
Daniel
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spotify doesnt always auto play when bluetooth connects :/

hi all, when i get into my car spotify only auto plays around 50% of the time Ive got an app that actually launches spotify as soon as BT is connected, but the music doesnt arrive to my ears could it be a memory/cache issue with spotify? thanks dan p...

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hi all, when i get into my car spotify only auto plays around 50% of the time 😕 Ive got an app that actually launches spotify as soon as BT is connected, but the music doesnt arrive to ...
2014-11-01 5:09:48 PM
2014-11-03 12:29:47 AM
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Solved!! Spotify on LG Optimus Elite

Hi, I downloaded the Spotify App for my phone, but it won't work anymore because it wants me to upgrade to premium. I don't want premium. Is there a way to just use the free version on my phone?

mandamay
Newbie
Hi, I downloaded the Spotify App for my phone, but it won't work anymore because it wants me to upgrade to premium. I don't want premium. Is there a way to just use the free version on my phone?
2012-06-25 5:28:30 PM
2014-11-03 10:35:59 PM
Daniel
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Volume is too low on android spotify

When i conncet my note 3 to bose soundlink3 my max volume is really low and when i put a music youtube video the sound is loud as allways its just with spotify that it is low when i had spotify on the iphone i did not have this issue

dc2412
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When i conncet my note 3 to bose soundlink3 my max volume is really low and when i put a music youtube video the sound is loud as allways its just with spotify that it is low when i had spotify on th...
2014-11-03 10:20:53 PM
2014-11-03 10:31:59 PM
Daniel
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Solved!! Issue with offline mode and no internet connection

I have spotify premium and a htc one with the latest firmware. If I toggle between offline and online mode it stays in offline mode and after that I can't play music. If it works (sometimes) to switch than it says no internet connection and I can't p...

Cartwright
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I have spotify premium and a htc one with the latest firmware. If I toggle between offline and online mode it stays in offline mode and after that I can't play music. If it works (sometimes) to switc...
2013-11-16 11:11:59 AM
2014-11-03 8:41:23 PM
Daniel
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Songs are saved on BOTH Internal and SD card

Hi, I'm using a fresh 32gb external card and 16GB internal. The problem is the songs are saved on BOTH internal and SD card. I have tried deleting caches, re-installing spotify, clearing date and all that. I can assure that the 0.1GB is the songs fro...

waralolz
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Hi, I'm using a fresh 32gb external card and 16GB internal. The problem is the songs are saved on BOTH internal and SD card. I have tried deleting caches, re-installing s...
2014-11-02 10:34:59 PM
2014-11-03 7:17:17 PM
Daniel
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Spotify player pauses music immediately??

*Warning, really bad english!!* Spotify has always worked perfectly for me, but suddenly, one day this just happened. I try to play my music but it immediately pauses. I try to press it several times, but it still won't work. I have tried to play it ...

an9ka
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*Warning, really bad english!!* Spotify has always worked perfectly for me, but suddenly, one day this just happened. I try to play my music but it immediately pauses. I try to press it se...
2014-11-03 2:29:10 PM
2014-11-03 7:14:20 PM
Daniel
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Spotify doesn't show my albums and songs anymore

Hi, When I open Spotify on my Mac everything is normal. My albums and songs are all there in the section "Your Music". However, when I open the spotify app on my android my albums and songs are gone. This didn't happen to me the first time. Usually I...

Chris-Zimson
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Hi, When I open Spotify on my Mac everything is normal. My albums and songs are all there in the section "Your Music". However, when I open the spotify app on my android my albums and songs ar...
2014-11-03 6:47:25 PM
2014-11-03 7:12:55 PM
Daniel
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