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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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Cache to the SD card

I've played around with trying to get the music cache/music files off the tablet's internal storage and onto the SD card to recover space. Withthout going through the myriad steps of cache clearing, uninstalling, reinstalling, setting to extreme qual...

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  • I've played around with trying to get the music cache/music files off the tablet's internal storage and onto the SD card to recover space. Withthout going through the myriad steps of cache clearing, ...
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Galaxy s5 not storing music in SD card

Hey I have loaded a 64gb card and my phone internal storage is now out of space cos all premium tracks are downloading to internal memory insured of SD card.. Ideas?

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  • Hey I have loaded a 64gb card and my phone internal storage is now out of space cos all premium tracks are downloading to internal memory insured of SD card.. Ideas?
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How to get best streaming on Free @ 256 kbps Internet?

Hey there. Do you have any suggestions. My brother have now a phone, Trend Plus with Free service of Spotify. On Wifi 100M/5M he gets at home and around it decent 30 Mbps. On computer even 95 Mbps over Ethernet for Web Player. But on mobile phone dat...

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  • Hey there.   Do you have any suggestions. My brother have now a phone, Trend Plus with Free service of Spotify. On Wifi 100M/5M he gets at home and around it decent 30 Mbps. On computer even...
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Spotify doesn't work on Boox M96

Hello, Spotify is unavalible for my Boox M96. I guess it's because it uses GLES extension and Boox doesn't have it - it's a eInk display reader so there would be no reason to produce it with such elaborate GPU. Are there any plans to make spotify wor...

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  • Hello, Spotify is unavalible for my Boox M96. I guess it's because it uses GLES extension and Boox doesn't have it - it's a eInk display reader so there would be no reason to produce it with such ela...
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Solved!! App totally unstable on Android 4.4.2

I have been using Spotify on Android 4.4.2 without incident until recently when the app abruptly became unstable. I receive an "Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped" message when trying to open the app. I have tried a clean install with no luck. Amy he...

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  • I have been using Spotify on Android 4.4.2 without incident until recently when the app abruptly became unstable. I receive an "Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped" message when trying to open the a...
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Solved!! I want to storage my music in SD card

Hello, I would like to storage my music in external memory (micro SD card) of my phone but I cannot find the way to do it. My phone has a limited internal storage and there's not enough space to put all the playlist that I want and I don't want to er...

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  • Hello, I would like to storage my music in external memory (micro SD card) of my phone but I cannot find the way to do it. My phone has a limited internal storage and there's not enough space to pu...
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When sharing a track from android, friends are linked to the album, not the song

When playing a song on my android (4.4.4) phone, I do the following: 1. click the "..." button next to the title 2. click Share 3. pick Hangouts and the person and send 4. the friend gets a link, e.g., http://open.spotify.com/track/2WRzpLD8qDRrxMXc63...

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  • When playing a song on my android (4.4.4) phone, I do the following:   1. click the "..." button next to the title 2. click Share 3. pick Hangouts and the person and send 4. the friend...
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Solved!! Won't play music

On my LG G2 I have been trying to play music for a while and sometimes I'll get through one song and then it just Will not play Anymore music for me. Like, it says the song is playing but no sound. I have tried many different troubleshooting things a...

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  • On my LG G2 I have been trying to play music for a while and sometimes I'll get through one song and then it just Will not play Anymore music for me. Like, it says the song is playing but no sound. I...
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sharing on facebook not working

Since a week (roughly) i can't use my sony xperia z1 to share songs on facebook. I've already tried un-installing and re-installing both spotify and facebook apps without success. Is this a general problem? For other platforms too? If so what is bein...

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  • Since a week (roughly) i can't use my sony xperia z1 to share songs on facebook. I've already tried un-installing and re-installing both spotify and facebook apps without success. Is this a general p...
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i can not share spotify music

Hi can not share songs from spotify to facebook, my phone is a s5. Message: something went wrong try again.PLEASE HELP !!

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  • Hi can not share songs from spotify to facebook, my phone is a s5. Message: something went wrong try again. PLEASE HELP !!
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Some translation issues with the Android app ;)

1. 'Sync over cellular' doesn't make sense. It should be 'Sync over mobile data' 2. Equaliser is spelt incorrectly. Liam

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  • 1. 'Sync over cellular' doesn't make sense. It should be 'Sync over mobile data' 2. Equaliser is spelt incorrectly.   Liam
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breaking up

Hi, I use premium on android 4.4.3.The streaming is fine via Bluetooth to my car and speakers both online and offline, however when I lock my phone it breaks up, similarly to radio driving through a tunnel .Is there a fix for this or is it something ...

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  • Hi, I use premium on android 4.4.3. The streaming is fine via Bluetooth to my car and speakers both online and offline, however when I lock my phone it breaks up, similarly to radio driving throug...
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Solved!! Spotify is a black screen

I use samsung galaxy note 3. When I turn Spotify on, the screen turn black with just one button (hamburger in top left corner). Clicking doesn't change anything. After a few minutes "spotify" writing appears next to the button, but it doesn't really ...

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  • I use samsung galaxy note 3. When I turn Spotify on, the screen turn black with just one button (hamburger in top left corner). Clicking doesn't change anything. After a few minutes "spotify" writing...
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Unable to transfer local files from my computer to my HTC One over my University Wi-Fi.

When I download a song from somewhere else other than Spotify and add it to my Starred playlist that is shared between my phone and computer, it will not download to the phone when both are on my school Wi-Fi network, and remains gray and "unavailabl...

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  • When I download a song from somewhere else other than Spotify and add it to my Starred playlist that is shared between my phone and computer, it will not download to the phone when both are on my sch...
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Suggested songs

I signed up for a premium trial and one of my favorite artists only has two songs on spotify. I signed up for a 7 day free trail and I bo longer receive suggested songs similar to that artist which was the best part of the artists page. Now it only p...

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  • I signed up for a premium trial and one of my favorite artists only has two songs on spotify. I signed up for a 7 day free trail and I bo longer receive suggested songs similar to that artist which w...
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LG L34C Optimus Fuel

I found a rather sweet deal on a new cell phone. First off this phone is for U.S. customers in only selected areas. I purchase this phone through the Straight Talk service which runs month to month no contract service which has an unlimited talk, tex...

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  • I found a rather sweet deal on a new cell phone. First off this phone is for U.S. customers in only selected areas. I purchase this phone through the Straight Talk service which runs month to month n...
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Solved!! Offline list on top?¿?

hi, I remember last year that offline playlist always appeared on top, but now, the lists are sorted offline without distinction other than a green dot. When you are offline, it is very practice that offline playlist are on top. Is it possible? Thank...

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  • hi, I remember last year that offline playlist always appeared on top, but now, the lists are sorted offline without distinction other than a green dot. When you are offline, it is very practice ...
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Saved tracks downloading on their own

My saved tracks started downloading for some reason. I only have 2 albums set for offline avaibility yet the rest started to download on their own. I can't seem to 'undownload' them. Toggling offline off or on doesn't help. I'm sure they are already ...

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  • My saved tracks started downloading for some reason. I only have 2 albums set for offline avaibility yet the rest started to download on their own. I can't seem to 'undownload' them. Toggling offline...
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Why can't we sort all songs in a folder?

Is there any reason for this feature missing? On desktop I almost exclusively choose a folder and sort songs by "Recently Added". Why can't I do this on my phone?

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  • Is there any reason for this feature missing? On desktop I almost exclusively choose a folder and sort songs by "Recently Added". Why can't I do this on my phone?
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Android app dropping tracks in offline mode

ok, so i recently switched to premium, as i dont have a large data allowance, and spotify is blocked on works wifi. thing is i am having a very annoying problem since. i download songs to my device so i can listen offline, but everyday it is randomly...

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  • ok, so i recently switched to premium, as i dont have a large data allowance, and spotify is blocked on works wifi.  thing is i am having a very annoying problem since.  i download songs to...
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