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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...

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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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Remote control.

Is it possible to use an old android phone connected to my stereo system and control it from other android phones?

  • Newbie
  • Is it possible to use an old android phone connected to my stereo system and control it from other android phones?
  • Peter__
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spotify free, on HTC WILDFIRE.

I am signed up to spotify but i dont have premium account, I keep seeing that they now have free "shuffle" option for androids, i have a htc wildfifre and I have downloaded the app from the "play store" but when i select songs, i cannot get to the "i...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am signed up to spotify  but i dont have premium account, I keep seeing that they now have free "shuffle" option for androids, i have a htc wildfifre and I have downloaded the app from the "pl...
  • Joe
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Deleting all songs from computer

Hi there, I've used all the memory I can (1.81gb) for spotify on my android phone (Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V) and every time I try open the app it force closes. I've tried going into settings > applications > spotify and clearing the data but it sti...

  • Regular
  • Hi there,   I've used all the memory I can (1.81gb) for spotify on my android phone (Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V) and every time I try open the app it force closes. I've tried going into sett...
  • Joe
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Content is not displaying / Blank Screen

Description No content is displayed when I open the application. All that is visible is the task bar at the top. The navigation menu does not appear when I click on the menu button. What are the steps you took to get to the error/issue? Reinstall Spo...

Playlists do not load Blank Screen Navigation menu not appearing
  • Casual Listener
  • Description No content is displayed when I open the application. All that is visible is the task bar at the top. The navigation menu does not appear when I click on the menu button.   What...
  • aaronfaber
  • Casual Listener
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no spotify connect symbol on android

HiI have a Samsung smart tv with spotify. a mac air and a sony xperia z1 with android 4.3. what I would like to do is controll the spotify on the TV using either my Sony og MAC using spotify connect. is this possible with the MAC? on my phone there i...

  • Newbie
  • Hi I have a Samsung smart tv with spotify. a mac air and a sony xperia z1 with android 4.3. what I would like to do is controll the spotify on the TV using either my Sony og MAC using spotify connec...
  • Joe
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Discover crashes out (Android)

As a new Spotify user I love the the Discover function.... But it keeps crashing me back to Android launcher home screen and I have to start all over again. Has anybody else had this? Nexus 7, Kitkat 4.4.2

  • Regular
  • As a new Spotify user I love the the Discover function.... But it keeps crashing me back to Android launcher home screen and I have to start all over again. Has anybody else had this? Nexus...
  • Joe
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No internet connection available (Chile)

Hi guys, I have issues trying to connect via wifi (no internet connection message)...It seems the problem is when I'm using my wifi router. Tp-link wr740n. Once i connect to 3g network or another wifi connection (another router) there's no problem. D...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys,   I have issues trying to connect via wifi (no internet connection message)...It seems the problem is when I'm using my wifi router. Tp-link wr740n.   Once i connect to 3g ...
  • mmardones
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spotify won't open

I have Huawei phone and I had to reset it to factory settings. Then I downloaded all applications again. Also spotify. After that it haven't been working correctly. Sometimes it works perfectly and then it throw me out of the application and a messag...

  • Newbie
  • I have Huawei phone and I had to reset it to factory settings. Then I downloaded all applications again. Also spotify. After that it haven't been working correctly. Sometimes it works perfectly and t...
  • Joe
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Songs keep getting greyed out

There's only one problem I have with using spotify on my Android device. I have a premium account and I keep several playlists downloaded, it probably counts in at about 350-400 songs. So here's the problem: I always keep spotify in offline mode and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • There's only one problem I have with using spotify on my Android device. I have a premium account and I keep several playlists downloaded, it probably counts in at about 350-400 songs. So here's the ...
  • bergur93
  • Casual Listener
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Sync only local files but not add to device limit

I wanted to know if I can sync local files that are not in the spotify collection but not use up my device limit? I already have used my device limit for offline files.

  • Casual Listener
  • I wanted to know if I can sync local files that are not in the spotify collection but not use up my device limit? I already have used my device limit for offline files. 
  • connorburrows
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Audio Effects is **bleep**d up

So when im listening to music im using the audio effect option. Using the the "hip hop" setting and have boosted the bass a bit. this makes the treble lower and then i have to have the volume higher, and every time i get a text and some times when im...

  • Casual Listener
  • So when im listening to music im using the audio effect option.  Using the the "hip hop" setting and have boosted the bass a bit. this makes the treble lower and then i have to have the volume ...
  • ollvid
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Solved!! Playing single songs on mobile device

Hi folks, I've got a question referring to spotifuggle on mobile devices. Currently I'm a Spotify free user and think about getting Spotify Premium. Can I play single songs on a mobile device with spotifuggle premium? With the free version I only can...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi folks,    I've got a question referring to spotifuggle on mobile devices. Currently I'm a Spotify free user and think about getting Spotify Premium.  Can I play...
  • demenz
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I want to share anything

I want to share anything with my friends on spotify I have a premium subscription. my playlists I do not want to share how I can set this

  • Newbie
  • I want to share anything with my friends on spotify I have a premium subscription. my playlists I do not want to share how I can set this
  • Joe
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App wont let me sign in with Facebook

My Spotify app won't let me sign in with facebook when I click it it goes to the next screen and then right back to the login screen it's frustrating I pay 10 dollara a months and I always have problems with Spotify

  • Casual Listener
  • My Spotify app won't let me sign in with facebook when I click it it goes to the next screen and then right back to the login screen it's frustrating I pay 10 dollara a months and I always have probl...
  • Joe
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Distorted interference sound when using touchscreen on Nexus 7

Hi, after listening for a little while on my Nexus 7 (kit kat 4.2.2) every time I use a screen function I get a loud cresendo-ing buzz sound. It does seem to be intermittent as well but when it is happening the sound is deafening. I have tried enabli...

  • Regular
  • Hi, after listening for a little while on my Nexus 7 (kit kat 4.2.2) every time I use a screen function I get a loud cresendo-ing buzz sound. It does seem to be intermittent as well but when it is ...
  • JohnBury
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samsung galaxy win duos compatibility?

hello, I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Win Duos ( GT-i8552 ). using android jelly bean 4.1.2 The play store tells me the spotify app is not compatible with this device... is there another way to install Spotify on this device? thanks in advance, Ben

  • Casual Listener
  • hello, I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Win Duos ( GT-i8552 ). using android jelly bean 4.1.2 The play store tells me the spotify app is not compatible with this device... is there another way to insta...
  • Peter__
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Change in Sound Quality after a few minutes of playback

Hi guys,I've started having a problem after upgrading to Android 4.2.2 recently on my HTC One XL (with beats audio). The playback quality will be fine for the first minute or two, and then suddenly the sound quality will drop, most notably in the bas...

  • Regular
  • Hi guys, I've started having a problem after upgrading to Android 4.2.2 recently on my HTC One XL (with beats audio). The playback quality will be fine for the first minute or two, and then sudden...
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Why is the Samsung HomeSync (GT-B9150) unit concidered a mobile phone by the Android app?

I recently installed the Spotify Android app on my Samsung HomeSync unit, and much to my surprise it seems to think the device is a mobile phone. Surely this must be an oversight? Any chance to make it appear as a tablet or even stationary unit inste...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently installed the Spotify Android app on my Samsung HomeSync unit, and much to my surprise it seems to think the device is a mobile phone. Surely this must be an oversight? Any chance to make ...
  • Joe
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Spotify App will not start on Infuse 4G

I have a Samsung Infuse 4G and I just signed up for Premium service. So far, this app does not work on my Infuse 4G so I'm not receiving any mobile service.Until I get a new phone, can't enjoy all premium features...

  • Newbie
  • I have a Samsung Infuse 4G and I just signed up for Premium service.  So far, this app does not work on my Infuse 4G so I'm not receiving any mobile service. Until I get a new phone, can't en...
  • Joe
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Can't download Spotify to acer tablet

I have an ACER A500 and cant access my spotify account whihc I have on my HP laptop

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  • I have an ACER A500 and cant access my spotify account whihc I have on my HP laptop 
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