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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...

Amayy
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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...

Daniel
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2014-09-11 11:47:34 AM
2014-10-29 11:18:30 AM
Daniel
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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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shahn321
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volume decrease at the start of songs. Phone Spotify

Hello there, I've been using Spotify for over a year and a half now on my LG Nexus 4. Ever since I've had it, there has been this issue where song decrease in volume dramatically after 1/2 a second into a track.This is for both streamed and downloade...

Mbounty
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Hello there, I've been using Spotify for over a year and a half now on my LG Nexus 4. Ever since I've had it, there has been this issue where song decrease in volume dramatically after 1/2 a second i...
2014-01-20 8:45:58 AM
2014-01-21 11:36:32 AM
Mbounty
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Solved!! Volume Issues on Galaxy S4

Hi all, Does anyone know how to fix this particular issue? Ever since the new firmware update for Android in September, everytime I play a new song on spotify, I have to clear the RAM for the volume just to sound decent. I even changed phones via war...

sastani
Newbie
Hi all, Does anyone know how to fix this particular issue? Ever since the new firmware update for Android in September, everytime I play a new song on spotify, I have to clear the RAM for ...
2013-10-27 12:43:51 AM
2014-01-21 9:34:53 AM
pepp-elito
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Kein Abspielen möglich - Samsung Galaxy Tab p-1000

Ich habe mir die Spotify-App neu heruntergeladen und diese auf meinem Tab installiert. Ich habe mir einen neuen, kostenlosen Free-Account erstellt. Mit diesem sollte ich laut der FAQ alles abspielen können: Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Spotify-Fr...

Oimel1964
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Ich habe mir die Spotify-App neu heruntergeladen und diese auf meinem Tab installiert. Ich habe mir einen neuen, kostenlosen Free-Account erstellt. Mit diesem sollte ich laut der FAQ alles abspiele...
2014-01-20 3:52:09 PM
2014-01-20 6:16:28 PM
Oimel1964
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Free Spotify not working on Android

Hello, I have an old HTC Hero that I wish to use solely for playing free Spotify shuffle. However, everytime I try to play an artist or song, I get a notification that tells me I need to upgrade to Premium to stream music. Ontop of that, I don't see ...

davegraham79
Casual Listener
Hello, I have an old HTC Hero that I wish to use solely for playing free Spotify shuffle. However, everytime I try to play an artist or song, I get a notification that tells me I need to u...
2014-01-19 5:58:57 PM
2014-01-19 8:44:04 PM
Joe
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Trouble Purchasing Spotify Premium

I am trying to add spotify to my monthly sprint bill and when I go through the steps it says it sent me a text with a pin and to enter the pin only, I dont get the text and there is no option for this problem and ib cant seem to find a way to actuall...

DanaMarie
Newbie
I am trying to add spotify to my monthly sprint bill and when I go through the steps it says it sent me a text with a pin and to enter the pin only, I dont get the text and there is no option for thi...
2013-01-14 9:09:38 PM
2014-01-19 12:55:30 PM
Joe
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how can i delete spotify playlist from my iphone?

i have 3 playlists each one including about 100 songs for offline listening on my iphone. i have 1.5 gb free space. and i choose on main window. and chose red minus . and deleted one of the playlists. and done. i checked th free space again. and it s...

onkyo755
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i have 3 playlists each one including about 100 songs for offline listening on my iphone. i have 1.5 gb free space. and i choose on main window. and chose red minus . and deleted one of ...
2014-01-19 7:16:13 AM
2014-01-19 10:26:55 AM
Taylor
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Android Phone Space Full, Can't free up Space

I recently hit the limit for my android phone of 8 GB, I unchecked a bunch of playlists but the space will not free up. Any help would be appreciated.

hoffmms
Newbie
I recently hit the limit for my android phone of 8 GB, I unchecked a bunch of playlists but the space will not free up. Any help would be appreciated.
2014-01-18 6:44:43 PM
2014-01-18 8:34:47 PM
Peter__
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Same problem

I can't choose songs on third multiple device. I can only shuffle and not choose what song I want. Really annoying. Please fix.

Buddhabun
Newbie
I can't choose songs on third multiple device. I can only shuffle and not choose what song I want. Really annoying. Please fix.
2014-01-15 6:17:56 PM
2014-01-18 6:31:11 PM
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Solved!! Kindle Fire HD - No Browsing Curated Playlists, Discover..

The recent update ( a few months ago) for Spotify that gives us browsing capabilities and curated playlists...as well as the "Discover" section........this is not on the Kindle Fire version? Anyone else see the same?

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The recent update ( a few months ago) for Spotify that gives us browsing capabilities and curated playlists...as well as the "Discover" section........this is not on the Kindle Fire version? Anyone e...
2013-11-14 9:23:17 PM
2014-01-18 5:40:52 PM
mercury666
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Sorry. This radio station can't be started. Please try a new station.

DescriptionPlease describe the problemWhen I upvote or downvote a song it shows this error at the bottom of the screen, and when i go back into the station which now appears as "Unknown radio station based on" it is stuck on the improving station ani...

polevata
Newbie
Description Please describe the problem When I upvote or downvote a song it shows this error at the bottom of the screen, and when i go back into the station which now appears as "Unknown radio sta...
2013-08-18 4:54:45 AM
2014-01-18 5:26:11 PM
Peter__
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[Android] Music Stops Playing after Several Tracks

Stops playing on mobile app. plays about 3 songs, then seems to pause on a blank/black screen. almost as if an ad is supposed to play but does not. just stays there. I have to quit out and restart it. Or sometime it will just turn off by itself. quit...

deanomight
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Stops playing on mobile app. plays about 3 songs, then seems to pause on a blank/black screen. almost as if an ad is supposed to play but does not. just stays there. I have to quit out and restart it...
2014-01-18 1:01:46 AM
2014-01-18 2:56:22 AM
deanomight
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Spotify insists it's offline, stops playing radio.

Description:Spotify tries to insist that it's in offline mode, and stops playing radio channels after one to a few songs. I have to go back to the radio channel selection, hitting 'close' multiple times to the "listen offline with premium" notice, se...

lifeblack
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Description: Spotify tries to insist that it's in offline mode, and stops playing radio channels after one to a few songs. I have to go back to the radio channel selection, hitting 'close' m...
2013-10-06 1:08:10 AM
2014-01-17 11:07:21 PM
Caprico
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All playlists not showing on my Samsung Gallax4

Hi, I'm premium member and not all my playlists are showing up in my phone. Any suggestions??

MusicLoverBoy
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Hi, I'm premium member and not all my playlists are showing up in my phone. Any suggestions??
2014-01-14 3:54:52 AM
2014-01-17 6:54:30 PM
MusicLoverBoy
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streaming corrupted?

Hello, I use Spotify since ages and I like the premium functions. But since two months ago I can't stream over the mobile-internet. The playlist stops always when it switches to a 3G connection and all songs without offlince-sync are marked with "You...

Caprico
Casual Listener
Hello, I use Spotify since ages and I like the premium functions. But since two months ago I can't stream over the mobile-internet. The playlist stops always when it switches to a 3G connection and...
2014-01-17 5:47:03 PM
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How do I do a clean reinstallation

I have been searching this forum for a couple of hours now, after having a lot of trouble with my spotify app the last two weeks on my Xperia Acro S, android 4.1.2 I have tried a few times to reinstall spotify, but problems just keeps getting worse. ...

cissi
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I have been searching this forum for a couple of hours now, after having a lot of trouble with my spotify app the last two weeks on my Xperia Acro S, android 4.1.2 I have tried a few times to...
2014-01-17 1:20:40 PM
2014-01-17 1:23:56 PM
Peter__
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Wont play the whole song

Im using spotify on my android phone and the songs play fine intill about halfway through they stop and the next song starts, it doesnt matterwhich song it is they all seem to dot it

coconut48
Newbie
Im using spotify on my android phone and the songs play fine intill about halfway through they stop and the next song starts, it doesnt matterwhich song it is they all seem to dot it
2014-01-16 3:43:42 PM
2014-01-16 4:15:43 PM
Peter__
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Mobile activity on desktop

I was wondering if the songs you listen to on the mobile app show up on your friends' activity feed on their desktop version? I know it shows up on my profile if I star a song or create a playlist from my phone, but I just assumed the songs you play ...

mystic2102
Music Fan
I was wondering if the songs you listen to on the mobile app show up on your friends' activity feed on their desktop version? I know it shows up on my profile if I star a song or create a playlist fr...
2014-01-16 1:31:11 PM
2014-01-16 4:13:36 PM
mystic2102
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Why I'm paying?

Hi,I couldn't find the right section, so I post it here. For what are I paying? Spotify is now completely free, and everything tool for premium also. For what do I pay? For the Spotify adverts? Or what?Thank you,Pascal

Anquaser
Newbie
Hi, I couldn't find the right section, so I post it here. For what are I paying? Spotify is now completely free, and everything tool for premium also. For what do I pay? For the Spotify adverts? O...
2014-01-16 1:46:38 PM
2014-01-16 2:36:40 PM
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Interrupted shuffle on HTC One V

I'm running (free) shuffle play on my Android phone with my starred playlist, but it stops after every 4th song. I can start it again by hitting the play button. Then, it will play the last song played again before moving on (and then stopping again ...

pennybrofane
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I'm running (free) shuffle play on my Android phone with my starred playlist, but it stops after every 4th song. I can start it again by hitting the play button. Then, it will play the last song play...
2014-01-16 6:29:36 AM
2014-01-16 12:51:02 PM
Joe
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Solved!! Should there be non-stop music with free version?

I've been enjoying listening to Spotify music on my Nexus 4 (running KitKat 4.4.2) since they made it available for free. Only problem is that, in my car, the music stops playing after a couple of songs unless I keep the screen on. Is this because of...

billdz-geo
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I've been enjoying listening to Spotify music on my Nexus 4 (running KitKat 4.4.2) since they made it available for free. Only problem is that, in my car, the music stops playing after a couple of so...
2014-01-16 1:17:10 AM
2014-01-16 4:37:54 AM
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