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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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downloaded files

downloaded files available offline, will they still be there if I cancel Premium and go back to free? Why can´t I save them on my computer, or make a reccord?

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  • downloaded files available offline, will they still be there if I cancel Premium and go back to free? Why can´t I save them on my computer, or make a reccord?
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Spotify deletes downloaded playlists

Why did Spotify delete all of my saved tracks? My tracks are stored in my SD card which I didn't remove as of late and after a quick check, the files are nowhere to be found as I gained nearly 8-12GB of storage on my SD card. I'm on a stock Android 4...

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  • Why did Spotify delete all of my saved tracks? My tracks are stored in my SD card which I didn't remove as of late and after a quick check, the files are nowhere to be found as I gained nearly 8-12GB...
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Question about Android 4.4's SD card limitations

Google seems to have placed more restricitons on the use of an external SD card in Android 4.4. Will this affect Spotify's ability to install and write files on the SD card? As I may get the Xperia Z2 which comes with Kit Kat and a SD card slot but w...

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  • Google seems to have placed more restricitons on the use of an external SD card in Android 4.4.   Will this affect Spotify's ability to install and write files on the SD card? As I may get t...
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Can't select songs I want to listen to

I cannot select songs that I want to play. There is only a "shuffle all" green button which plays everything on my playlist...

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  • I cannot select songs that I want to play. There is only a "shuffle all" green button which plays everything on my playlist...
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Solved!! How to add actual listening song to a playlist?

I'm totally new os spotify. When I'm listening a song, how can I add THIS song to a playlist ? I've already created playlist, but I cannot understand how to add a song to a playlist. ..

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  • I'm totally new os spotify.   When I'm listening  a song, how can I add THIS song to a playlist ?   I've already created playlist, but I cannot understand how to add a song to ...
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External speakers via USB...

I need to use bluetooth or usb to connect to external speakers from my Android phone can you help please. Suggestion: when I make a playlist, give me an option of purchasing those songs as a complete album.

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  • I need to use bluetooth or usb to connect to external speakers from my Android phone can you help please.   Suggestion: when I make a playlist, give me an option of purchasing those songs as...
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Solved!! Why do I get notified when a playlist I follow gets new tracks?

I follow a playlist of a friend. I have noticed that when this playlist gets new tracks i get a notification on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2). I get this notification even when Spotify is not running and I have set Spotify to be offline. I fin...

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  • I follow a playlist of a friend. I have noticed that when this playlist gets new tracks i get a notification on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2).   I  get this notification even w...
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Solved!! spotify in car -usb

Hi.Connected my handy by usb to car stereo unit. In the offer of files on the screen there is default Music player, but not Spotify.Can you advise if and how to play the playlists from Spotify in the car?Mobile htc one x with Android 4.2.Thank you.

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  • Hi. Connected my handy by usb to car stereo unit. In the offer of files on the screen there is default Music player, but not Spotify. Can you advise if and how to play the playlists from Spotify ...
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Sony Z1 Sound settings do not apply when spotify is running

Sony Z1 Android 4.3 version 14.2.A.1.136 Spotify 0.7.5.698 Premium Problem. When spotify is running then all extra audio settings (clearaudio+, EQ etc..) dont work. you can chose the setting but they wont apply. They do work with al other music progr...

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  • Sony Z1 Android 4.3 version 14.2.A.1.136 Spotify 0.7.5.698 Premium   Problem. When spotify is running then all extra audio settings (clearaudio+, EQ etc..) dont work. you can chose the set...
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Solved!! spotify connect

Dear all,Starting from current release spotify is not able to see my Pioneer Speaker.The trouble appears with two different devices.Till this version the spotify connect worked fine.ThanksRoberto

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  • Dear all, Starting from current release spotify is not able to see my Pioneer Speaker. The trouble appears with two different devices. Till this version the spotify connect worked fine. Thank...
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Streaming Bitrate

I use the Normal bitrate of 96kbps for streaming, but it still uses more data than I would like since I am on a limited data plan. Does anyone know if Spotfiy will ever have an option for streaming quality less than 96kbps? I know the sound quality w...

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  • I use the Normal bitrate of 96kbps for streaming, but it still uses more data than I would like since I am on a limited data plan.  Does anyone know if Spotfiy will ever have an option for strea...
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When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists will not update when you hit next

When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists on downloaded playlists will not update when you hit next button. So the next song is playing and the information presented is incorrect on the lock screen. I have downloaded the applicati...

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  • When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists on downloaded playlists will not update when you hit next button. So the next song is playing and the information presented is incorrect...
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Spotify without network causes battery drain

I switch off wifi/data connection on my phone at night and by morning I see that spotify has sucked way too much battery, wake lock detector shows spotify waking up 65 times (the max amongst entire list). Let me know if you need any more info? Thanks

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  • I switch off wifi/data connection on my phone at night and by morning I see that spotify has sucked way too much battery, wake lock detector shows spotify waking up 65 times (the max amongst entire l...
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Shuffling library ?

I used to use this feature and it is still there, but now when I use it, It replays the same 2-8 songs at random it seems. I have 4 playlists (~500 songs) downloaded so when I am in offline mode those are available to listen to but only if I go to th...

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  • I used to use this feature and it is still there, but now when I use it, It replays the same 2-8 songs at random it seems. I have 4 playlists (~500 songs) downloaded so when I am in offline mode thos...
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OFFLINE PLAYLISTS KEEP DELETING!!!!

hi there. i have seen a few posts about this but none seem to give a reason for solution. i have to the usual clear the data and reinstall spotify. infact i have do this about 5 times now. i have exhausted all possible solutions to this problem i its...

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  • hi there. i have seen a few posts about this but none seem to give a reason for solution. i have to the usual clear the data and reinstall spotify. infact i have do this about 5 times now. i have exh...
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Spotify sound issues

Hi! I've had my Nexus 5 for a couple of months now and 2 days ago my phone started to reduce the sound level while listening to music with Spotify. The sound level goes to 0 and I can't increase it again unless I press the sound adjustment buttons on...

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  • Hi! I've had my Nexus 5 for a couple of months now and 2 days ago my phone started to reduce the sound level while listening to music with Spotify. The sound level goes to 0 and I can't increase it a...
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Tablet mode not enabled on Nexus 7

Hi, I installed the Spotify app on my Nexus 7 2012, but the new free "tablet mode" is not available. I only get "shuffle mode" like on smartphones. I suspect it's because of Google's decision to not enable full tablet UI on Nexus 7. But N7 is a table...

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  • Hi,   I installed the Spotify app on my Nexus 7 2012, but the new free "tablet mode" is not available. I only get "shuffle mode" like on smartphones. I suspect it's because of Google's d...
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Playlists will not download

I see on here I'm not the only one the sad thing is it was over a year ago when most but there is no fix or solution. Please tell me what it is I can do to get it to work and no I don't have track limit I barely have 200 tracks

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  • I see on here I'm not the only one the sad thing is it was over a year ago when most but there is no fix or solution. Please tell me what it is I can do to get it to work and no I don't have track li...
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Shuffle mode Free vs Premium

Right now I'm using Unlimited version on my laptop and free version on Android. Does shuffle mode works better on Premium then it is on Free version on Android? I mean on free version sometimes it plays too often the same songs of playlist. After las...

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  • Right now I'm using Unlimited version on my laptop and free version on Android. Does shuffle mode works better on Premium then it is on Free version on Android? I mean on free version sometimes ...
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