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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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How can i desable my account?

I need to desable my account but don't know how

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  • I need to desable my account but don't know how
  • Joe
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How can I hide playlists?

I have organized all my Playlists in Subfolders, and then downloaded them on my phone. Now, in the spotify App I always have to scroll throu all the "downloaded playlists" (which are a lot) to get down to my folders in which I organized them. Is ther...

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  • I have organized all my Playlists in Subfolders, and then downloaded them on my phone. Now, in the spotify App I always have to scroll throu all the "downloaded playlists" (which are a lot) to get do...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Premium not working

Upgraded to premium, have the receipt. Does not seem to be working, still have ads and still says to upgrade. I tried clicking upgrade again and it showed I was already premium, I've tried everything I've found so far on this site and no dice. I've s...

  • Casual Listener
  • Upgraded to premium, have the receipt. Does not seem to be working, still have ads and still says to upgrade. I tried clicking upgrade again and it showed I was already premium, I've tried every...
  • Joe
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spotify on android drains battery and heating on the phone

I am using spotify on my android phone for 3 or 4 months but spotify drains too much battery. I tried different roms different batteries still same. Spotify needsto do something i think because i cant use this appMy phone is HTC Sensation XL with one...

  • Regular
  • I am using spotify on my android phone for 3 or 4 months but spotify drains too much battery. I tried different roms different batteries still same. Spotify needsto do something i think because i can...
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Solved!! Repeat button in Android App

Sorry for this question, but I've read a lot of answers, but I still can not find the solution. In the application for Android can not find the repeat button!! Reading in the network (and here on the fourm) it says to click the i button and in the op...

  • Regular
  • Sorry for this question, but I've read a lot of answers, but I still can not find the solution. In the application for Android can not find the repeat button!!   Reading in the network (an...
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Can't select songs to play

Do you have to have premium subscription in order to select a song you want to listen to? My only option is "shuffle play" and I only want to listen to the artist/album I selected

  • Newbie
  • Do you have to have premium subscription in order to select a song you want to listen to? My only option is "shuffle play" and I only want to listen to the artist/album I selected
  • Joe
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Re: Can't log in with the spotify app

this is on my galaxy s1 plus. I was able to use it a few days ago, however it was always in offline n mode. so I tried to log off and on again. I can log in if I use a browser or use the computer software. my username is 1128179971.

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  • this is on my galaxy s1 plus. I was able to use it a few days ago, however it was always in offline n mode. so I tried to log off and on again. I can log in if I use a browser or use the computer sof...
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Android Offline Mode

Hi; in offline mode while listening to music on my phone more than 3 - 4 songs in a row when the phone is standing skip, and I already miss playing music is moving one by one

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi; in offline mode while listening to music on my phone more than 3 - 4 songs in a row when the phone is standing skip, and I already miss playing music is moving one by one
  • Joe
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Predictive searching

Ive noticied on my friends Iphoe when they go to search something on spotify. As each letter is typed its suggests what it may be. Sort of the way google does it when you are searching the net. Rather than having to type out the whole band or song i ...

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  • Ive noticied on my friends Iphoe when they go to search something on spotify. As each letter is typed its suggests what it may be.    Sort of the way google does it when you are searchi...
  • Andrews32
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can not log on to spotify via the facebook app

I use a sony neo which a android device version 2.3.4 - latest update. The app has been runing on the phone before, I swtiched to a sony z1 and that was no problem either, I sold the phone because it was simply big and am willing to use the Sony Neo ...

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  • I use a sony neo which a android device version 2.3.4 - latest update. The app has been runing on the phone before, I swtiched to a sony z1 and that was no problem either, I sold the phone because it...
  • Joe
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Offline Playlists skipping every 3-5 seconds during play

Hi All! I have been a Spotify Premium User almost from day one that it was available here in the states. I cancelled several other subscriptions and switched because no one else was able to consistently meet my expectations. I have convinced many of ...

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  • Hi All! I have been a Spotify Premium User almost from day one that it was available here in the states.  I cancelled several other subscriptions and switched because no one else was able to c...
  • Joe
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Two Devices One Premium?

I'm going on vacation and would like to be able to stream music without internet on two devices at the same time. Is this possible with Spotify Premium?

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  • I'm going on vacation and would like to be able to stream music without internet on two devices at the same time. Is this possible with Spotify Premium?
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Solved!! Can't unlock the screen when Spotify is running

Hi, Recently I have updated my Samsung Galaxy S Advance from Android 2.3.6 to Android 4.1.2 and since then I have this weird issue with Spotify – whenever it's open I have troubles unlocking the screen's device. It seems like the phone's dead but it'...

  • Roadie
  • Hi, Recently I have updated my Samsung Galaxy S Advance from Android 2.3.6 to Android 4.1.2 and since then I have this weird issue with Spotify – whenever it's open I have troubles unlocking the sc...
  • cloudsmaker
  • Roadie
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Solved!! Browse Feature stuck loading

Hi there!I'm a Premium user, have the latest version installed on my tablet, and I've been having this problem the past few days, everytime I try tro browse on a different category, In the Browse feature, it will only load 10 playlists, and stuck the...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there! I'm a Premium user, have the latest version installed on my tablet,  and I've been having this problem the past few days, everytime I try tro browse on a different category, In the ...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Spotify connect

Im trying to play two different songs on two different devices (all android) at the same time in two different rooms but connect keeps interfering and switching from one device to the other?

  • Casual Listener
  • Im trying to play two different songs on two different devices (all android) at the same time in two different rooms but connect keeps interfering and switching from one device to the other?
  • Merik
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Sort list should be remembered, always.

I always listen to my "recently added" music first on my Playlist. Every time I pick a different playlist, I always have to go a resort to the recently added option. Is there a way to make the app remember? This happens on my tablet and phone.

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  • I always listen to my "recently added" music first on my Playlist. Every time I pick a different playlist, I always have to go a resort to the recently added option. Is there a way to make the app re...
  • Joe
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Can only shuffle on tablet. What's wrong?

Hey guys. I can only shuffle on my tablet. I thought I could choose what to listen to like the PC version.. what's wrong?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey guys. I can only shuffle on my tablet. I thought I could choose what to listen to like the PC version.. what's wrong?
  • iHarp
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No crossfade option on my android phone spotify

I tried to find the crossfade option on my android phone spotify but there is no option on it. What should I do?

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  • I tried to find the crossfade option on my android phone spotify but there is no option on it. What should I do?
  • Joe
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Solved!! 2 devices, strange problem, please help!

I have 2 devices with 1 account. Both devices have the songs downloaded for offline use (I don't stream ever). If I open Spotify on one device, the other device sometimes starts Spotify and plays music (controlling both devices while only using 1). I...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have 2 devices with 1 account.  Both devices have the songs downloaded for offline use (I don't stream ever).  If I open Spotify on one device, the other device sometimes starts Spotify a...
  • motoracer
  • Casual Listener
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Android free offline for Starred playlist

A little confused. I was under the impression that on an Android phone with a free account, I could download the Starred playlist for Offline listening, ableit in Shuffle mode. When I first installed the app, music appeared to be downloading to my SD...

  • Newbie
  • A little confused. I was under the impression that on an Android phone with a free account, I could download the Starred playlist for Offline listening, ableit in Shuffle mode.   When I first in...
  • Joe
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