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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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Syncing Spotify w/ Android is SOOOO slow

Currently trying to sync off-line playlists to my DroidX over WiFi. It is taking FOREVER. Does anyone know if there is a better way to sync playlists from Spotify to Android for off-line listening? How about connecting the phone to PC via USB connect...

  • Casual Listener
  • Currently trying to sync off-line playlists to my DroidX over WiFi.  It is taking FOREVER.  Does anyone know if there is a better way to sync playlists from Spotify to Android for off-line ...
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[Android 4.4] Strange sounds when screen is touched

Description: After upgrading Android to Kit Kat on my Nexus 7 (2012) and streaming music online from my premium Spotify account (which I access via WiFi) or playing back music downloaded to my tablet and then send to my stereo receiver via Bluetooth ...

  • Gig Goer
  • Description: After upgrading Android to Kit Kat on my Nexus 7 (2012) and streaming music online from my premium Spotify account (which I access via WiFi) or playing back music downloaded to my tabl...
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Songs randomly pause / Songs won't play right away

I've had these problems for some time. First...even when fully connected to Wifi, my Samsung Galaxy S3 (ATT) won't play a song, despite me pressing the song title over and over again. Eventually (a minute or so) the song begins to play, Secondly...ev...

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  • I've had these problems for some time.    First...even when fully connected to Wifi, my Samsung Galaxy S3 (ATT) won't play a song, despite me pressing the song title over and over again...
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spotify connect with multiple pioneer sma3 speakers

So I am baffled. I have two of theconnect - enabled pioneer sma speakers. They are really awesome by the way. I can successfully stream to each one individually with spotify. However, I can't stream to both at the same time. Pioneer videos show the a...

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  • So I am baffled. I have two of theconnect - enabled pioneer sma speakers. They are really awesome by the way. I can successfully stream to each one individually with spotify. However, I can't stream ...
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Freezes after clicking log in since latest update, Droid Razr Maxx (not HD)

Spotify recently updated and now when i open the app it gives me the option to log in or create an account. i click log in and the UI slides over to the log in prompts... and then the app stops responding to input completely. I've tried uninstalling ...

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  • Spotify recently updated and now when i open the app it gives me the option to log in or create an account. i click log in and the UI slides over to the log in prompts... and then the app stops respo...
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App on the iPhone

Hey I wanted to download the app on my iphone and live in Dubai and it doesn't work here what can I do ????

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  • Hey I wanted to download the app on my iphone and live in Dubai and it doesn't work here what can I do ????
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Solved!! HTC Desire C, Android 4.0.3 - App won't start

Hi, I'm using Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC phone. I've had spotify on it working fine for a couple of months but recently I sent it off to get the screen fixed. They obviously wiped all the data and apps and stuff which I knew they woul...

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  • Hi,   I'm using Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC phone.   I've had spotify on it working fine for a couple of months but recently I sent it off to get the screen fixed. Th...
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Opening Spotify, Playlists don't load, NOTHING LOADS. (GALAXY SIII)

Sometimes I open Spotify on my Android (Galaxy SIII) and the Playlist menu is completely blank, even though they are synced to my phone. The the menus don't load. Nothing loads. Hard reset phone, it is fine. Anyone else having this problem?

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  • Sometimes I open Spotify on my Android (Galaxy SIII) and the Playlist menu is completely blank, even though they are synced to my phone.   The the menus don't load.   Nothing loads....
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[Android] Footer displays incorrect song info

When backgrounding the app, upon returning and selecting a new song in an offline synced playlist, no matter which song is selected the footer in the app displays the old song which was played prior to the backgrounding. When terminating the app the ...

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  • When backgrounding the app, upon returning and selecting a new song in an offline synced playlist, no matter which song is selected the footer in the app displays the old song which was played prior ...
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Solved!! Specific song won't show in Android app

Hi, I just noticed that at least one song wont appear in the Android app even if it shows in the PC app and plays without problems. The song I can't seem to find in the app is Daft Punk – One More Time. Can anyone confirm this? I even tried to make a...

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  • Hi,   I just noticed that at least one song wont appear in the Android app even if it shows in the PC app and plays without problems. The song I can't seem to find in the app is Daft Punk ...
  • Liam
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App update caused error ( lost all music)

after the recent update spotify didnt open and said sd card not found . i had to unsintall it and install again and now all my downloaded music is lost . and my premium subscription is over . this is really sad. do i have to get the subscription agai...

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  • after the recent update spotify didnt open and said sd card not found . i had to unsintall it and install again and now all my downloaded music is lost . and my premium subscription is over . t...
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loading problems on my browse

When i go to browse, for example if a choose party it only going to give me a few options of playlists, and when i try to search for more i get stuck on a endelss loading, on desktop that doesn`t happen

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  • When i go to browse, for example if a choose party it only going to give me a few options of playlists, and when i try to search for more i get stuck on a endelss loading, on desktop that doesn`t hap...
  • Peter__
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Can't send songs on Android.

Been a premium member for over 3 years now, and I must say I am becoming more and more disappointed with Spotify as the days go on. I can't send music to people on Android unless I connect to Facebook, which I am not doing. I am clearly following peo...

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  • Been a premium member for over 3 years now, and I must say I am becoming more and more disappointed with Spotify as the days go on.   I can't send music to people on Android unless I connect...
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Solved!! Spotify for Android - Playlist Folder download

Dear all,I have a question about the Playlist Folder on the Android version of Spotify. I have one Playlist folder with different playlist within the folder. But on my Android device, when I open Spotify, I can only download the playlists but not the...

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  • Dear all, I have a question about the Playlist Folder on the Android version of Spotify. I have one Playlist folder with different playlist within the folder. But on my Android device, when I open...
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Spotify Begins Playing on Samsung Galaxy S4 Without Being Launched

About a week ago, when I turn on my phone, Spotify will begin playing a random song without me launching the Spofity app. I go in & pause/shut off the song, but it will begin playing again in less than a minute. I have to restart the phone to get Spo...

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  • About a week ago, when I turn on my phone, Spotify will begin playing a random song without me launching the Spofity app.  I go in & pause/shut off the song, but it will begin playing again ...
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Spotify Unlimited, radio skips

When I purchased spotify UNLIMITED I was under the assumption I would have unlimited radio skips for my android. Is this a bug? Or is this intended? I've looked on a few sites that've said paid members should have no limit...

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  • When I purchased spotify UNLIMITED I was under the assumption I would have unlimited radio skips for my android. Is this a bug? Or is this intended? I've looked on a few sites that've said paid membe...
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Spotify radio

When I open Spotify and click on radio, it says "Radio is only available for Premium users in your region." Why? Isn't this supposed to be free now?

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  • When I open Spotify and click on radio, it says "Radio is only available for Premium users in your region." Why? Isn't this supposed to be free now?
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No way to purchase album or song from station

I'm listening to this great album or song by an artist on my Android and go to tap something to purchase it or save it to my wishlist and there's no button or option to do that. The menu button does nothing. In Pandora I have this option and I'm sure...

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  • I'm listening to this great album or song by an artist on my Android and go to tap something to purchase it or save it to my wishlist and there's no button or option to do that. The menu button does ...
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offline errors android, premium

premium user, offline playlists are constantly downloading and once "downloaded" they stop playing when there is no internet connection. this is unacceptable for two reasons: 1) chewing up my data simply unacceptable (i know i can turn off downloadim...

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  • premium user, offline playlists are constantly downloading and once "downloaded" they stop playing when there is no internet connection. this is unacceptable for two reasons: 1) chewing up my data si...
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Bluetooth track information

Hello there! I was told by a customer support member through Google Play that I should launch a new topic here about my problem. I have a brand new 2014 Audi A3 that has Bluetooth. Spotify is able to stream music through Bluetooth without any issues,...

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  • Hello there!   I was told by a customer support member through Google Play that I should launch a new topic here about my problem. I have a brand new 2014 Audi A3 that has Bluetooth. Spoti...
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