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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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Spotify stops when switching between apps

Just got a new Mele A1000G with Android 4.1.1. Installed Spotify and when playing a song then hitting home button or back button the music stops. I would like it to keep playing while I'm browsing and changing configurations and playing games etc, ju...

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  • Just got a new Mele A1000G with Android 4.1.1. Installed Spotify and when playing a song then hitting home button or back button the music stops. I would like it to keep playing while I'm browsing an...
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Solved!! Accidentaly deleted playlist and re-instated it, however...

...it's now saying I don't have enough space to download all my music, even though I had it all downloaded a few hours previously. Any suggestions as to why this could be? Any help is appreciated. Cheers.

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  • ...it's now saying I don't have enough space to download all my music, even though I had it all downloaded a few hours previously.   Any suggestions as to why this could be?   Any h...
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Solved!! Sync error between PC, Android and iOS

Hello, I'm using Spotify on my PC and everything works perfectly. However, when I'm using Spotify on my phone with Android or my iPad there is a problem: my playlists, starred songs don't exist. I have to search for them manually...

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  • Hello,   I'm using Spotify on my PC and everything works perfectly. However, when I'm using Spotify on my phone with Android or my iPad there is a problem: my playlists, starred songs don't ex...
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Changed Facebook password, now Premium is gone

Hi, I changed my Facebook password yesterday, when I now log in at Spotify, it says i need to upgrade to Premium while I already had a Premium account. Is there any solution to this problem?

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  • Hi,   I changed my Facebook password yesterday, when I now log in at Spotify, it says i need to upgrade to Premium while I already had a Premium account. Is there any solution to this proble...
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Missing Premium

I have a message that appears "to go premium" as I am!

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  • I have a message that appears "to go premium" as I am!
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Where are downloaded filed stored on Galaxy S3?

I just started using Spotify premium and feel like a kid in a candy store. I downloaded 14 songs last night, and would like to find them on my phone. Does anyone know how I can find them on my Samsung Galaxy S3? Thanks. Petrocelli

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  • I just started using Spotify premium and feel like a kid in a candy store.   I downloaded 14 songs last night, and would like to find them on my phone.  Does anyone know how I can find ...
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Sync local files as Free user

I'm having trouble syncing my LOCAL files from my pc (network drive) to my android phone I have a number of playlists, some long, some short, which I wish to transfer to my phone. I have set the sync to manual, so I can choose the lists I wish to tra...

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  • I'm having trouble syncing my LOCAL files from my pc (network drive) to my android phone I have a number of playlists, some long, some short, which I wish to transfer to my phone. I have set the ...
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Release Notes - Spotify for Android (0.7.1)

What's new in this version: Browse now features bigger cover images for new releases. New: Now you can filter sub-genres in Browse. New: We've extended the new releases section. Fixed: We've banished more bugs and bad things. Fictitious: This app is ...

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  • What's new in this version: Browse now features bigger cover images for new releases. New: Now you can filter sub-genres in Browse. New: We've extended the new releases section. Fixed: We'v...
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unable to search, discovery, and browse not working

when I do a search the circle just keeps going with a message saying no internet connection. when I try to use discover, browse, & radio it says that I need to turn on my wifi, and and turn off the offline mode. I've done that several times trying it...

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  • when I do a search the circle just keeps going with a message saying no internet connection. when I try to use discover, browse, & radio it says that I need to turn on my wifi, and and turn o...
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Solved!! dOES ANYONE know how it works? (behaviour questions after a near catastrophe)

I imported all my music, created the playlists, and uploaded them to the cloud and copied them to my android device. I then deleted all my own music (thankfully after a backup) FAIL I immediately had problems with my new playlists not being able to f...

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  • I imported all my music, created the playlists, and uploaded them to the cloud and copied them to my android device.  I then deleted all my own music (thankfully after a backup)   FAIL ...
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Solved!! Can't play certain radio station on android device

I have an Artist Radio based on Say Anything on my windows PC that I can play fine in Spotify. But it doesn't work on my Android. The Say Anything statoin shows on my Android device (a Nexus 4), but when I choose to play it it just says loading for a...

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  • I have an Artist Radio based on Say Anything on my windows PC that I can play fine in Spotify. But it doesn't work on my Android. The Say Anything statoin shows on my Android device (a Nexus 4), but ...
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HELP. Can't find how Spotify works across PC/Android with music already loadd on both

I'm sure this answer is out here but I can't find it. I have my music library stored on my PC and most of that same music stored on my Android smartphone (RazrMaxxHD). Spotify is asking me to "download" playlists that already exist on my Android phon...

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  • I'm sure this answer is out here but I can't find it.  I have my music library stored on my PC and most of that same music stored on my Android smartphone (RazrMaxxHD).  Spotify is asking m...
  • Joe
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make playlist be in folder even when they are offline?

Hi.1. How do i make a folder on my android?2.How can i make offline playlists stay in the folder? When i choose one of my offline lists, i see them in the list of downloaded playlists. When i have many playlists for albums, it gets really messy.

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  • Hi. 1. How do i make a folder on my android? 2.How can i make offline playlists stay in the folder? When i choose one of my offline lists, i see them in the list of downloaded playlists. When i hav...
  • Joe
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Sync Failure, Greyed out songs and Track Not Available

I was really excited when I hopped on to Spotify, but the experience has been nothing but just a pain so far. It has been working fine before, but past few versions have been a nightmare. I'll still not give up and give one last chance to Spotify to ...

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  • I was really excited when I hopped on to Spotify, but the experience has been nothing but just a pain so far. It has been working fine before, but past few versions have been a nightmare. I'll still ...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Looking for a android media player that is compatible with spotify

I'm looking for a Android device that is about the size of a phone with a 4" screen that is not a phone. I'm posting here because my number one thing I want it for is spotify. Im having issues with my phone when It comes to media, but as a phone. So ...

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  • I'm looking for a Android device that is about the size of a phone with a 4" screen that is not a phone. I'm posting here because my number one thing I want it for is spotify. Im having issues with m...
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Android App appearing not to scrobble to last.fm

I'm unable to get my app to scrobble, despite having the correct username/password and making sure to click "done". Does anyone know where my issue may lie?

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  • I'm unable to get my app to scrobble, despite having the correct username/password and making sure to click "done".   Does anyone know where my issue may lie?
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Unable to play music offline - Solved

Hi,Im having some problems with my premium account. I can download playlists and listen to them in online mode. When I switch to offline mode, the subscription count, artist image and additional information disappears. The song starts "playing" but t...

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  • Hi, Im having some problems with my premium account. I can download playlists and listen to them in online mode. When I switch to offline mode, the subscription count, artist image and additional in...
  • Joe
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Spotify on my wifi tablet

I know there have been similar threads already posted on this and I am also aware that Spotify is limited to premium for mobile devices. The reason for my post is that I wish to purchase a new tablet preferably an android one. My research regarding t...

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  • I know there have been similar threads already posted on this and I am also aware that Spotify is limited to premium for mobile devices.    The reason for my post is that I wish to purc...
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Not all songs show up in my Android phone??

Hey. 1st time post. I've got Spotify premium installed on my laptop and Android phone. When I make a playlist on my laptop there seem to be way more songs available than on my phone? For instance, I created an Oasis playlist with 45 songs in it. My A...

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  • Hey.   1st time post.   I've got Spotify premium installed on my laptop and Android phone. When I make a playlist on my laptop there seem to be way more songs available than on my p...
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Spotify Premium work on PC not on Phone

Hi All, I have Spotify Premium on my PC. But when i try it on my phone there comes a message that i need to buy Premium. I use the same login on Phone as i use on the PC. Can someone help me. Thnx

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  • Hi All,   I have Spotify Premium on my PC. But when i try it on my phone there comes a message that i need to buy Premium.   I use the same login on Phone as i use on the PC. &n...
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