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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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HTC ONE, Ipod Touch and my old HIFI

I´m considering buying a HTC ONE m8, and Spotify is connected in the subscription plan. I´ve never done the streaming thing, and I have all my music on an Ipod Touch (4G) that´s hooked up to my HIFI with an audio jack. Before I buy the phone I want t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I´m considering buying a HTC ONE m8, and Spotify is connected in the subscription plan. I´ve never done the streaming thing, and I have all my music on an Ipod Touch (4G) that´s hooked up to my HIFI ...
  • Peter__
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Audio Effects Issue

Seriously, what's going on with the audio effects issue on Samsung devices? How long is this going to continue without any meaningful response or attempt at resolution from Spotify? This has been going on for several months so although I am paying fo...

  • Regular
  • Seriously, what's going on with the audio effects issue on Samsung devices? How long is this going to continue without any meaningful response or attempt at resolution from Spotify? This has been goi...
  • DJtiger
  • Casual Listener
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downloading

I press download on my droid to download to playlist. It's now downloading 1500 plus songs. How do I make it stop downloading?

  • Newbie
  • I press download on my droid to download to playlist. It's now downloading 1500 plus songs. How do I make it stop downloading?
  • townlakeangel
  • Newbie
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Wireless settings

I am using a Samsung Tablet 3 Lite with wifi. After palying a song or two, I ALWAYS lose my internet connection. No other wifi devises here have this issue. I have ATT DSL. ATT is wondering if there are specific router settings I need to know about. ...

  • Regular
  • I am using a Samsung Tablet 3 Lite with wifi.  After palying a song or two, I ALWAYS lose my internet connection.  No other wifi devises here have this issue.  I have ATT DSL.  AT...
  • Joe
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**bleep** Spotify

I have never been more upset with an app in my entire life. I literally spent DAYS making playlists and downloading all of the music I wanted via spotify premium before leaving on a 3 week business trip. The day I landed the app tells me that the ver...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have never been more upset with an app in my entire life.  I literally spent DAYS making playlists and downloading all of the music I wanted via spotify premium before leaving on a 3 week busi...
  • Andrews32
  • Roadie
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Last chance for spotify

Hello, I have used spotify premium since 2011, I love how it works on my computer but the android app has never been realy good. Since a couple of days i cant use spotify anymore on my phone, I am giving it one last shot: 1:What doe i have to do to m...

  • Music Fan
  • Hello,   I have used spotify premium since 2011, I love how it works on my computer but the android app has never been realy good. Since a couple of days i cant use spotify anymore on my p...
  • harpingon
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Music doesn't duck/lower when played through AUX or headphones

It's a great implentation if done correctly. Music does duck when getting a notification or driving directions through speakers, but when listening to my music in my car or while wearing headphones my music will mute (Not pause) and continue back at ...

  • Newbie
  • It's a great implentation if done correctly. Music does duck when getting a notification or driving directions through speakers, but when listening to my music in my car or while wearing headphones ...
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Note 3 premium member now working.

First off... I am a premium member. I have a Note 3 that has upgraded the firmware and the newest version of Spotify. Ever since the updates every time I start to play a song. It stops and the program flashes and restets. I have not been able to play...

  • Newbie
  • First off... I am a premium member. I have a Note 3 that has upgraded the firmware and the newest version of Spotify. Ever since the updates every time I start to play a song. It stops and the progra...
  • Joe
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Download local files

Hello, Spotify.This post was overdue for me to make. In light of recent events I've come to try the new app (been using an old one, from late 2012) and still, the ability to sync and download my music on my computer (mp3s and m4as) is not there yet. ...

  • Gig Goer
  • Hello, Spotify. This post was overdue for me to make. In light of recent events I've come to try the new app (been using an old one, from late 2012) and still, the ability to sync and download my ...
  • YouKS
  • Gig Goer
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"Old" devices

I also have an "old" device and just signed on Deezer. I give Spotify a couple of days more to give me a solution.

  • Regular
  • I also have an "old" device and just signed on Deezer. I give Spotify a couple of days more to give me a solution.
  • Andrews32
  • Roadie
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"Songs", "Albums" and "Artists" listing are now empty

Hello there !I'm encountering a really strange bug on my Nexus 4 (running Spotify 1.10.113 and stock Android 4.4.2): for an unknown reason, the Spotify app suddenly acts like I've never saved any albums and titles, like showed on the following screen...

  • Gig Goer
  • Hello there ! I'm encountering a really strange bug on my Nexus 4 (running Spotify 1.10.113 and stock Android 4.4.2): for an unknown reason, the Spotify app suddenly acts like I've never saved any...
  • BlackEco
  • Gig Goer
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New mobile app wrecked my offline lists

The new mobile app was simply the worst update ever! Spotify just decided you are forced to download it right away, by stating that the previous app version is no longer supported and would not open. Then, without warning you what will happen, the ne...

  • Regular
  • The new mobile app was simply the worst update ever! Spotify just decided you are forced to download it right away, by stating that the previous app version is no longer supported and would not ope...
  • jamesmahood
  • Newbie
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Offline download?

Hi I'm currently a new user to Spotify and I just got the 7 day free trial.If I download music (using the offline player mode), will I get charged? If so, will I be notified? I am worried about getting charged, although I have not downloaded anything...

  • Newbie
  • Hi I'm currently a new user to Spotify and I just got the 7 day free trial.If I download music (using the offline player mode), will I get charged? If so, will I be notified?   I am worried ...
  • Joe
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Galaxy Note 3 screen on when device is plugged in

I'd like to have my screen remain on when my Note 3 is plugged in - so I can view the song name / artist. Can Spotify add a settign that allows me to do this - perhaps similar to Pandora, Slacker, etc.?

  • Casual Listener
  • I'd like to have my screen remain on when my Note 3 is plugged in - so I can view the song name / artist. Can Spotify add a settign that allows me to do this - perhaps similar to Pandora, Slacker, et...
  • Joe
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New Spotify Music and not Spotify?

I have been using spotify on my Android device for years and therfore have been a Premium Member for years too and I have been a very strong advocate of Spotify too. Today I did an update which told me that "Spotify" was no longer in use and I had to...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have been using spotify on my Android device for years and therfore have been a Premium Member for years too and I have been a very strong advocate of Spotify too.   Today I did an update ...
  • Piggbox
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Solved!! New version does not work

I've just been forced to download the new version. But it won't open. All I get is a blank screen and an error message pop up saying 'unfortunately this app crashed' I use a HTC one m8. Is someone working on a fix because right now I cannot listen to...

  • Music Fan
  • I've just been forced to download the new version. But it won't open. All I get is a blank screen and an error message pop up saying 'unfortunately this app crashed' I use a HTC one m8. Is someone ...
  • Rick101
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Solved!! offline playslists aren't available after going online

Hi, Everytime when I turn off the offline mode on one of my phones (Samsung Galaxy S3 and S3 mini), all the playlists which I had downloaded, aren't 'available offline' anymore. So I have to download them all again. This problem occurs since the last...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, Everytime when I turn off the offline mode on one of my phones (Samsung Galaxy S3 and S3 mini), all the playlists which I had downloaded, aren't 'available offline' anymore. So I have to downlo...
  • irisyoung
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DEVISE NOT COMPATIBLE

Way to go Spotify. I AM A PAYING CUSTOMER. I have never experienced such apathy from a Customer Support Team. Great business strategy. Annoy and drive away paying customers. Still waiting for my reply. Sent two emails..............C'mon. I want a pro...

  • Regular
  • Way to go Spotify. I AM A PAYING CUSTOMER. I have never experienced such apathy from a Customer Support Team. Great business strategy. Annoy and drive away paying customers. Still waiting for m...
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Lost ALL offline music after turning off phone.

Samsung Galaxy SIII 4.1.2Spotify 0.5.12.52 Had over 20gb of music synced offline. Frequently turn my phone off when storing it in a locker etc. and never had a problem. Today, I turn my phone back on and access Spotify to be presented with the 'log i...

  • Music Fan
  • Samsung Galaxy SIII 4.1.2 Spotify 0.5.12.52   Had over 20gb of music synced offline. Frequently turn my phone off when storing it in a locker etc. and never had a problem.   Today, I t...
  • Joe
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"Offline Content Only" on Playlists

Hello, There is a bug I have since several weeks. I have albums on "Playlists" tab and on "Albums" tab. For better visibility, I tick "Offline Content Only" so I only have my synchronized album visible. It used to work also in "Playlists" tab, but no...

  • Music Fan
  • Hello,   There is a bug I have since several weeks.   I have albums on "Playlists" tab and on "Albums" tab. For better visibility, I tick "Offline Content Only" so I only have my sy...
  • dinomight
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