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Solved!! 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...

Amayy
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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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All my Playlists are gone!

Dear Spotify team, I checked several threads in the community and could not find any specific help. I have the following Hardware/Software: Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Verison 4.3 Current Spotify Version (re-installed today) SD-Card 32 Gb I have the fo...

XMrBoomX
Casual Listener
Dear Spotify team, I checked several threads in the community and could not find any specific help. I have the following Hardware/Software: Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Verison 4.3 Cu...
2014-03-19 5:16:43 PM
2014-03-19 5:25:54 PM
Joe
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Solved!! How do I ensure all my songs are updated to Extreme quality when connected to wifi?

I am using the latest Android Kitkat on my Nexus 5.Here's my problem:When I download songs to play offline on my phone, my music quality for streaming is "Normal quality" and my download is "Extreme quality".When I listen to a song on Radio mode (whe...

mechwr
Casual Listener
I am using the latest Android Kitkat on my Nexus 5. Here's my problem: When I download songs to play offline on my phone, my music quality for streaming is "Normal quality" and my download is "Ex...
2014-03-19 9:34:13 AM
2014-03-19 5:10:56 PM
Joe
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seeking cheap tablet that runs spotify well

I'm looking to get a cheap but reliable device that I can give to my daughter so she can run spotify and do pretty much nothing else. Does anyone have any recommendations for android tablets under $100 or so that do a good job at this? I see ematic m...

anewman63
Casual Listener
I'm looking to get a cheap but reliable device that I can give to my daughter so she can run spotify and do pretty much nothing else. Does anyone have any recommendations for android table...
2014-03-18 8:41:38 PM
2014-03-19 3:16:59 PM
anewman63
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Connection available without showing an error

Hi, I have a Sony Xperia ZR and lately Spotify does not allow me to leave my playlist in "Available Offline" and displays a message that says "sync error, unknown error - continue". I need help because I have a paid account Primium.

raul_monkey
Casual Listener
Hi, I have a Sony Xperia ZR and lately Spotify does not allow me to leave my playlist in "Available Offline" and displays a message that says "sync error, unknown error - continue". I need help becau...
2014-03-19 2:10:58 PM
2014-03-19 2:59:31 PM
Joe
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Add album to playlist (Android app)

I was wondering if it's at all possible to add an album to a current playlist from within the Android app, rather than track-by-track.

hatthewmartley
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I was wondering if it's at all possible to add an album to a current playlist from within the Android app, rather than track-by-track.
2013-09-19 4:20:05 PM
2014-03-19 12:06:37 PM
rsolomonjr1
Newbie
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Inbox Crash - Samsung

I have a rooted Galaxy note 3. I have been running previous versions of spotify with no issues. Recently updated and now whenever i try clicking inbox the app closes. It was working fine before. i was able to install a previous version from backup an...

v33haw
Newbie
I have a rooted Galaxy note 3. I have been running previous versions of spotify with no issues. Recently updated and now whenever i try clicking inbox the app closes. It was working fine before. i wa...
2014-03-19 2:28:06 AM
2014-03-19 4:10:16 AM
Joe
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Spotify connect no sound on my bluetooth devices( car radio, mini boombox...)

Have a question about the new connect system for android. I updated my Galaxy s4 today, and after the new control sound system, my devices which i have to pair with without wi-fi. There is no sound coming out my the device speakers. Everything works ...

disipio
Casual Listener
Have a question about the new connect system for android. I updated my Galaxy s4 today, and after the new control sound system, my devices which i have to pair with without wi-fi. There is no sound c...
2014-03-18 9:49:52 PM
2014-03-18 10:25:29 PM
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Samsung Tablet Issues

Hey, So I have a spotify premium account and I just downloaded the app on my samsung tablet. But when I try to play songs on my tablet, for some reason the music will begin playing on my samsung s4 cell phone. Has this happened to anybody else? If so...

ruggieroe1
Newbie
Hey, So I have a spotify premium account and I just downloaded the app on my samsung tablet. But when I try to play songs on my tablet, for some reason the music will begin playing on my s...
2014-03-18 7:24:33 PM
2014-03-18 9:44:52 PM
Joe
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Spotify doesn't resume playing entire playlist

For some reason I have not seen this issue anywhere, despite searching on google and this forum. So I'll be listening to a playlist. Then I don't use Spotify for a while (couple of hours or so) and I get back into my car, Spotify will resume playing ...

unsurety
Music Fan
For some reason I have not seen this issue anywhere, despite searching on google and this forum. So I'll be listening to a playlist. Then I don't use Spotify for a while (couple of hours o...
2014-03-18 6:59:55 PM
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Spotify is lagging and freezing

Hello. I'm using spotify on LG L9. It's a good phone so i don't know why my playlist are loading in 1 minute, Skipping song takes 30 seconds, also before i will listen advertisement i have to wait 10 more seconds. My net 3G so in my opinion net speed...

Denial94
Roadie
Hello. I'm using spotify on LG L9. It's a good phone so i don't know why my playlist are loading in 1 minute, Skipping song takes 30 seconds, also before i will listen advertisement i have to wait ...
2014-03-18 1:05:57 PM
2014-03-18 6:55:04 PM
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Solved!! external sd card

I read threads below, but cannot find the solution on using the external sd card. Should I reinstall Spotify with card mounted or just delete all data and make the first downloading with the card mounted?

jara_vyoral
Music Fan
I read threads below, but cannot find the solution on using the external sd card. Should I reinstall Spotify with card mounted or just delete all data and make the first downloading with the card mou...
2014-03-16 6:26:33 PM
2014-03-18 6:35:30 PM
jara_vyoral
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Samsung Galaxy S 3 does not show up in desktop client for syncing

I am a premium member and my Galaxy S3 will not show up on my devices tab in the desktop client. I am trying to sync a few local songs to my phone and whenever i press the song on my phone I get a "track is not available" message. Both devices are on...

imucenic
Casual Listener
I am a premium member and my Galaxy S3 will not show up on my devices tab in the desktop client. I am trying to sync a few local songs to my phone and whenever i press the song on my phone I get a "t...
2014-03-17 8:27:42 PM
2014-03-18 3:58:12 PM
Joe
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Solved!! Issue with offline playlists still not resolved

Look, I've seen the sticky, saw 100's of replies from people with the same or similar problems, and one reply marked as "Solution", which is just NOT the solution. So how do i get my offline playlists back? The songs are all there on my sd card, the ...

user-removed
Visitor
Look, I've seen the sticky, saw 100's of replies from people with the same or similar problems, and one reply marked as "Solution", which is just NOT the solution. So how do i get my offline playli...
2014-03-16 11:09:03 PM
2014-03-17 5:10:54 AM
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How to listen to music offline

Hi Guys, I'm a new spotify user. I'm trying to listen to a playlist offline but I can't seen to see the option for "Available offline" on either windows or Android app. I've tried various top playlist and have same issue. According to help on spotify...

liamnagle
Newbie
Hi Guys, I'm a new spotify user. I'm trying to listen to a playlist offline but I can't seen to see the option for "Available offline" on either windows or Android app. I've tri...
2014-03-13 6:30:56 PM
2014-03-17 4:46:25 AM
pnc
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Distortion when playing music on Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.2 speakers, but not on headphones.

I have noticed a lot of music sounding mildly to heavily distorted when playing on my tablet's speakers, but not on my headphones when plugged in on the same device. It's noticeable mostly on tracks that are recorded at a relatively low level (András...

Godbluffer
Casual Listener
I have noticed a lot of music sounding mildly to heavily distorted when playing on my tablet's speakers, but not on my headphones when plugged in on the same device. It's noticeable mostly on tracks ...
2014-03-16 8:55:17 PM
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The Track is Not Available

I have a Premium subscription and I have one of my playlists downloaded for offline listening. I connected to Wifi so all songs should have downloaded. But when I go offline there are a few songs that will not play. It says "The Track is not Availabl...

ansky
Music Fan
I have a Premium subscription and I have one of my playlists downloaded for offline listening. I connected to Wifi so all songs should have downloaded. But when I go offline there are a f...
2014-03-16 3:54:05 PM
2014-03-16 3:58:54 PM
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White screen and resets phone

Hi! I have a Note3, and I'm running android 4.4.2. I do subscribe to Premium. I'll be playing my Spotify at work and for about a week now when I go to skip a song, my spotify will stop playing completely, and go to a white screen. My phone will then ...

sammiches87
Casual Listener
Hi! I have a Note3, and I'm running android 4.4.2. I do subscribe to Premium. I'll be playing my Spotify at work and for about a week now when I go to skip a song, my spotify will stop playing comple...
2014-03-07 5:51:57 PM
2014-03-14 12:34:33 AM
sammiches87
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nexus 5 does not appear under "devices" on desktop app

Tried on OS X 10.9 and windows 8 on two differents networks. Tried reinstalling app (both on nexus and on OS x). With My old s3 mini the devices was found, and the feature works, except for the local files playlist

woozte
Regular
Tried on OS X 10.9 and windows 8 on two differents networks. Tried reinstalling app (both on nexus and on OS x). With My old s3 mini the devices was found, and the feature works, except for the local...
2014-01-14 2:18:31 AM
2014-03-14 5:08:11 PM
user-removed
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Can't login to spotify on HTC One

Hello all, I recently upgraded from my HTC One S (where my premium spotify account worked perfectly) to the new HTC One. I downloaded the app. Hit login- login with Facebook- It then asks permission to access my account, I hit ok- a circular load sym...

SirBrianRico
Casual Listener
Hello all, I recently upgraded from my HTC One S (where my premium spotify account worked perfectly) to the new HTC One. I downloaded the app. Hit login- login with F...
2014-03-14 4:31:15 PM
2014-03-14 4:42:52 PM
Daniel
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Some artists default to profile, some to discography...

Spotify app 0.7.6.357 | KitKat 4.4.2 Sometimes I don't like to have to search the artist name in, but choose an artist from my 'Following' list in my profile. I click Menu - > Profile (My profile) -> Following This shows me a list of the artists that...

dialtones
Newbie
Spotify app 0.7.6.357 | KitKat 4.4.2 Sometimes I don't like to have to search the artist name in, but choose an artist from my 'Following' list in my profile. I click Menu...
2014-03-13 12:57:27 AM
2014-03-14 1:15:26 PM
Peter__
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