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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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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...

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  • 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

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  • 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...

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  • 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 ...
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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...

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  • 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 ...
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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.

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  • 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. 
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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 ...
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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...

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  • 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...
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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

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  • 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...

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  • 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 ...
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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

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  • 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...

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  • 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...
  • RustySub89
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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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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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get more space to sync offlineplaylist

Hi there How c an I see or choose where my downloads are stored? I have a Galaxy tab2 with 32gb SD card but have just been told it cannot sync anymore. I don;t have an option in settings to change my local storage location, Any hints please?

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  • Hi there   How c an I see or choose where my downloads are stored? I have a Galaxy tab2 with 32gb SD card but have just been told it cannot sync anymore.  I don;t have an option in sett...
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Amplifier connection via HDMI

I would like to stream Spotify on a RAZR Maxx 4g to a stereo and have better sound quality than what you'd get through the 3.5 mm stereo jack. It seems that the micro HDMI connection might be useful but does the Spotify app send an audio signal throu...

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  • I would like to stream Spotify on a RAZR Maxx 4g to a stereo and have better sound quality than what you'd get through the 3.5 mm stereo jack. It seems that the micro HDMI connection might be useful ...
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Music stops playing randomly

Spotify just randomly stops playing (like every 5-10 minutes online). I've read that memory should be cleared or it might be connection problem. I don't think so, as it is happening on different wifi networks (mobile network as well). I'm using galax...

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  • Spotify just randomly stops playing (like every 5-10 minutes online). I've read that memory should be cleared or it might be connection problem. I don't think so, as it is happening on different wifi...
  • Peter__
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Nexus 5 stops playing when it gets to a commercial

Hello, Ever since I've switched over to Android (Nexus 5, AT&T) from Apple, Spotify can only play a few songs before it requires me to change the channel (radio station/playlist/etc) before it'll play anything else. I believe this happens when it is ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   Ever since I've switched over to Android (Nexus 5, AT&T) from Apple, Spotify can only play a few songs before it requires me to change the channel (radio station/playlist/etc) b...
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