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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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  • Sumit_Ghosh
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Solved!! Android + Smartphone App

hi there, the app is installed on my android device (samsung galaxy s4) and on the tv. My tv Samsung UE40F6470 is connected to my hifi-system. As I can do with my pc and my tablet I'd like to remote controll the Smart-TV-App with my moble. But it doe...

  • Casual Listener
  • hi there, the app is installed on my android device (samsung galaxy s4) and on the tv. My tv Samsung UE40F6470 is connected to my hifi-system. As I can do with my pc and my tablet I'd like to rem...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! "My Music" doesn't sync with mobile

I added all my stared songs to "Songs" and they show up in the songs folder on my desktop but on the app the folder is empty and will not sync with my computer. How do I get all of my music to show up in the songs folder on my phone?

  • Casual Listener
  • I added all my stared songs to "Songs" and they show up in the songs folder on my desktop but on the app the folder is empty and will not sync with my computer. How do I get all of my music to show u...
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Cannot download songs.

Spotify was working fine until a couple of days ago when it stopped downloading songs. My internet connection is fine because I can play songs but when I hit the button to keep for off line use... It just sits there with a circle revolving but no pro...

  • Regular
  • Spotify was working fine until a couple of days ago when it stopped downloading songs. My internet connection is fine because I can play songs but when I hit the button to keep for off line use... I...
  • Carina
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"stop download" kills entire playlist

When I click the "stop download" option on my Nexus 5 to cancel the downloading of new songs I added to the downloaded playlist, the songs previously downloaded are also removed from my device. This is not the expected behaviour. I only wanted to sto...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I click the "stop download" option on my Nexus 5 to cancel the downloading of new songs I added to the downloaded playlist, the songs previously downloaded are also removed f...
  • Daniel
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Spotify no longer working

Just updated to lateslatest version through playstore update now it no longer works. Android Samsung galaxy note 3 & 4 with kit kat 4.4.4 just getting black screen up with spotif logo in corner

  • Newbie
  • Just updated to lateslatest version through playstore update now it no longer works. Android Samsung galaxy note 3 & 4 with kit kat 4.4.4 just getting black screen up with spotif logo in corner
  • Daniel
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Solved!! How do I clean up deleted offline playlists?

Hello, I ran out of storage on my phone (S4 Active, android 4.2.2), I tried to delete some playlists that I don't listen offline anymore, but the space did not free up. I have searched for solution on the internet and found some posts, that says it d...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I ran out of storage on my phone (S4 Active, android 4.2.2), I tried to delete some playlists that I don't listen offline anymore, but the space did not free up. I have searched f...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Sync MyMusic(Desktop) with MyCollection(Android)

it seems that my music on my desktop is not syncing with my android app. in the app it is completly empty although "my music" on desktop is full with albums and titles. if i click on the + now it shows it in the app but i don't want to reclick my who...

  • Visitor
  • it seems that my music on my desktop is not syncing with my android app. in the app it is completly empty although "my music" on desktop is full with albums and titles.   if i click on the +...
  • Amarro
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Android sync over wifi

Hello! I have a bit of a problem when it comes to syncing; I currently run a dual router setup, since the wifi isn't working on the old one, and they are setup so that my computer works as a middle man between the routers, giving internet access to m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello!   I have a bit of a problem when it comes to syncing;   I currently run a dual router setup, since the wifi isn't working on the old one, and they are setup so that my computer w...
  • Maverik12345
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discover for android?

i read the thread about discover in the announcements forum and it seems to be coming and going for desktop users, but i have no discover in current spotify 1.7.0.830 for android running on android 4.4.4 samsung s5.

  • Visitor
  • i read the thread about discover in the announcements forum and it seems to be coming and going for desktop users, but i have no discover in current spotify 1.7.0.830 for android running on android 4...
  • Daniel
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Potential paywall issue with album shuffle for free users...

I understand being a free user comes with some paywalls and limitations, but I have noted that if I select a particular album from an artist, that the shuffle brings in content from other albums while I am listening. I don't mind the commercials. I u...

  • Casual Listener
  • I understand being a free user comes with some paywalls and limitations, but I have noted that if I select a particular album from an artist, that the shuffle brings in content from other albums whil...
  • Daniel
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General Problems with Android 4.4 KitKat

Hey everyone, i am still experiencing problems when trying to run Spotify APP on any Android 4.4.X version. Problems are for example: -App does not download -App freezes -App drains battery rapidly -App makes phone run hot Is there any fix for any of...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey everyone,   i am still experiencing problems when trying to run Spotify APP on any Android 4.4.X version. Problems are for example: -App does not download -App freezes -App drain...
  • Daniel
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Spotify crashing after start

Hello, every time I want to start Spotify on Android 4.4.2. it crashes. I can't access anything, because I don't come so far. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Spotify didn't work. I am using a Galaxy S4 mini.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   every time I want to start Spotify on Android 4.4.2. it crashes. I can't access anything, because I don't come so far. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Spotify didn't work. I am us...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Playing music

I just downloaded Spotify on my computer and to my Android phone. This may seem like a stupid question, but how do I play my music on the phone? The shuffle play button comes up, but doesn't play what I have downloaded, it plays songs based on what I...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just downloaded Spotify on my computer and to my Android phone.  This may seem like a stupid question, but how do I play my music on the phone?  The shuffle play button comes up, but does...
  • Amarro
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Horrible Glitchy Buzzes while streaming from Nexus 5 via headphone socket

Streaming music from Spotify on my Nexus 5 (fully up to date o/s and Spotify) via the headphone socket (into my HiFi amp) produces random glitchy / mobile-phone interference type noises every couple of minutes! It doesn't happen with downloaded track...

  • Casual Listener
  • Streaming music from Spotify on my Nexus 5 (fully up to date o/s and Spotify) via the headphone socket (into my HiFi amp) produces random glitchy / mobile-phone interference type noises every couple ...
  • SirSid
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Own Music doesnt play offline

Hello if I want to listen to my own music offline that I added from the pc, the songs run through but there is no sound. But is my phone connected with a Bluetooth adapter, it works fine.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello   if I want to listen to my own music offline that I added from the pc, the songs run through but there is no sound. But is my phone connected with a Bluetooth adapter, it works fine.&...
  • 149er
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Another Lock screen issue

I use a Motorola G 2nd Gen and the lock screen partly works for me, in that I see buttons and album art. However if I pause spotify from the lock screen and come back to it a couple of mins later the widget has disapeared and I have to unlock the pho...

  • Music Fan
  • I use a Motorola G 2nd Gen and the lock screen partly works for me, in that I see buttons and album art. However if I pause spotify from the lock screen and come back to it a couple of mins later the...
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Spotify app downloading, already downloaded songs.

=== START OF TEMPLATE === Description Every day I get home on my WiFi, my spotify app starts to download songs that I have already downloaded, more than once. It does it about everytime the app is launched when I am on WiFi, it's almost always same s...

  • Regular
  •  === START OF TEMPLATE ===   Description Every day I get home on my WiFi, my spotify app starts to download songs that I have already downloaded, more than once. It does it about ever...
  • Daniel
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How to get stared music list back??

I've lost my complete favorites list , I don't know why! How to get back that songs? ?

  • Visitor
  • I've lost my complete favorites list , I don't know why! How to get back that songs? ?
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Clear play queue

Where is the Clear queue button on the Android app? I've seen several topics with workarounds that work for a while but I want it as a feature! Just cancelled my Premium subscription until the option to clear the queue magically appears.

  • Newbie
  • Where is the Clear queue button on the Android app? I've seen several topics with workarounds that work for a while but I want it as a feature!   Just cancelled my Premium subscription until...
  • Daniel
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No internet?!?

Spotify is telling me to connect to the internet but I am connected. Its saying days before you have to go online 6. What does this mean and how do I get connected again?

  • Newbie
  • Spotify is telling me to connect to the internet but I am connected. Its saying days before you have to go online 6. What does this mean and how do I get connected again?
  • Daniel
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