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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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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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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
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shahn321
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Can't download spotify app from appstore

I have spotify premium from Norway, but I study in Hungary. Recently I had to purchase a new phone here in Hungary,and now I can't get spotify on my phone since it hasn't been launched in Hungary yet! I really love spotify and I use it all the time o...

Supermagne
Newbie
I have spotify premium from Norway, but I study in Hungary. Recently I had to purchase a new phone here in Hungary,and now I can't get spotify on my phone since it hasn't been launched in Hungary yet...
2013-09-27 11:44:36 AM
2013-09-27 12:27:26 PM
Joe
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Spotify WiFi Sync Stuck on Pending

Hi all, When attempt to sync my local files to Spotify via WiFi, it never goes past "pending". This is on a new Moto X. I've searched through the forums, and I couldn't find a solution for the issue.

Siklr
Newbie
Hi all, When attempt to sync my local files to Spotify via WiFi, it never goes past "pending". This is on a new Moto X. I've searched through the forums, and I couldn't find a solution for...
2013-09-26 5:55:11 PM
2013-09-26 7:55:53 PM
Joe
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Spotify sees no empty space on phone

Hello, I recently made my account "premium", in order to be able to listen to my playilists offline. While everything is fine on my Windows, when I tried syncing my Android phone (Samsung Google Nexus S, Android 4.1.2, rooted) I got the message that ...

NicolasM
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Hello, I recently made my account "premium", in order to be able to listen to my playilists offline. While everything is fine on my Windows, when I tried syncing my Android phone (Samsung Google Nexu...
2013-09-25 9:28:06 PM
2013-09-26 4:20:06 PM
NicolasM
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Solved!! Album art color is washed out

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3. I've noticed that album artwork seems to have too much white in the images. Is this just me or is anyone else having this issue? Here are some screenshots:

RLuko
Regular
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3. I've noticed that album artwork seems to have too much white in the images. Is this just me or is anyone else having this issue? Here are some screenshots: ...
2013-08-12 7:59:55 PM
2013-09-26 3:02:21 PM
Rorey
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Not syncing

I have added room to my phone- purchased more memory even & it still isn't syncing. I have restarted phone, deleted & added the songs again. So frustrating!!! Thinking of canceling my subscription.

Whimboutique
Newbie
I have added room to my phone- purchased more memory even & it still isn't syncing. I have restarted phone, deleted & added the songs again. So frustrating!!! Thinking of canceling my subscri...
2013-09-26 1:37:29 AM
2013-09-26 2:53:30 PM
Peter__
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Disable Lock Screen?

I'm actually looking to use DashClock extensions to control Spotify behavior on my Galaxy S3, but every time I'm playing music the lock screen widget gets in the way of all my other widgets. I've looked all through the setting, but I can't see how to...

shadesofjoe
Newbie
I'm actually looking to use DashClock extensions to control Spotify behavior on my Galaxy S3, but every time I'm playing music the lock screen widget gets in the way of all my other widgets. I've loo...
2013-07-31 7:09:51 PM
2013-09-26 11:11:51 AM
Peterabelard
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Cannot play local files

So, my subscription run out the other day, and I can't afford to renew until Saturday. I have been listening to my local files on my android since then with no problem. Suddenly, halfway through a song, everything goes dead, and I check to find it te...

jameslangley
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So, my subscription run out the other day, and I can't afford to renew until Saturday. I have been listening to my local files on my android since then with no problem. Suddenly, halfway through a so...
2013-09-26 1:52:56 AM
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No access to own playlists

Everytime I try to play any song on any of my playlist, a message pops up that says "only premium users can stream on demand." I've been a premium user for quite some time so I don't understand why I am getting this message? It's very annoying

maryj0688
Newbie
Everytime I try to play any song on any of my playlist, a message pops up that says "only premium users can stream on demand." I've been a premium user for quite some time so I don't understand why I...
2013-09-25 10:57:39 PM
2013-09-25 11:02:15 PM
Thedev
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Playback issues

The music coming from my Android phone is mixed up and sounds demonic. I don't know what is wrong with it, but hopefully it can be fixed. Thank you!

laurenslalaland
Newbie
The music coming from my Android phone is mixed up and sounds demonic. I don't know what is wrong with it, but hopefully it can be fixed. Thank you!
2013-09-25 6:10:46 PM
2013-09-25 6:37:30 PM
meahtenoha
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Playback stops / is messed up after songs from "Social Distortion" or "Mike Ness"

Hi there! Subject sounds strange, but that's how it is. I have a Premium account and a playlist with about 1.500 songs for Offline usage on my Android phone / HTC. There are no errors with the playback until the point where Spotify has to play a song...

user-removed
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Hi there! Subject sounds strange, but that's how it is. I have a Premium account and a playlist with about 1.500 songs for Offline usage on my Android phone / HTC. There ar...
2012-10-22 11:53:42 PM
2013-09-25 4:50:47 PM
Brent212
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Soft bass through aux into surround sound sys

Hi guys, I have a nice sound system but when I played music through it the base was pathetic even with bass booster on the system and Spotify. Figured out you have to turn bass booster down to 0 on audio effects to fix it, on the app. I have a Samsun...

L-Bills
Newbie
Hi guys, I have a nice sound system but when I played music through it the base was pathetic even with bass booster on the system and Spotify. Figured out you have to turn bass booster down to 0 on...
2013-09-25 12:25:00 PM
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Solved!! Local Files -- Album Art

Cannot figure this out. I've tried various tag editors, iTunes, various image sizes. No matter what I do, I cannot get embedded album art to work on the mobile side. It works fine on Windows or Ubuntu, but I get the generic album art on Android. Any ...

user-removed
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Cannot figure this out. I've tried various tag editors, iTunes, various image sizes. No matter what I do, I cannot get embedded album art to work on the mobile side. It works fine on Windows or Ubunt...
2013-02-01 6:34:24 AM
2013-09-25 3:41:21 AM
jessieLmiller
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Artist View Under Collection Sorts by "The"

Similar to a problem I posted about in the Web player, in the new Collection view, artists that begin with "The" are sorted by "The" under "T". This is bad, and seems to be a simple mistake in coding (since other artist views ignore "The" when sortin...

djshackesq
Roadie
Similar to a problem I posted about in the Web player, in the new Collection view, artists that begin with "The" are sorted by "The" under "T". This is bad, and seems to be a simple mistake in ...
2013-09-24 7:10:14 PM
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Some tracks will not play

Hi...premium user here. Since moving to a new phone (Sgs3 to Sgs4) Spotify just refuses to work well. Playlists that worked fine for me previously now just show add though the track is playing but there's no sound. (Both on and offline). On some trac...

kelmac79
Newbie
Hi...premium user here. Since moving to a new phone (Sgs3 to Sgs4) Spotify just refuses to work well. Playlists that worked fine for me previously now just show add though the track is playing but ...
2013-07-19 12:31:11 AM
2013-09-24 2:21:34 AM
eefzelf
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Upgrade not working

No matter what I do, it still says I'm not a premium member. I've upgraded, paid, logged in and out and still no luck.

Stinanelson
Newbie
No matter what I do, it still says I'm not a premium member. I've upgraded, paid, logged in and out and still no luck.
2013-09-23 7:57:55 PM
2013-09-23 8:00:43 PM
Taylor
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BIG number time/counter needed on PDA screen

Hi, I use spotify playlist for spinning training workout purpose. The time/counter is very small and that is a bit pitty; to diffiult to see.. I want to see BIG numbers to watch for specific times to stand-up of go-down. Does anyone know a app that w...

R0bJ0
Newbie
Hi, I use spotify playlist for spinning training workout purpose. The time/counter is very small and that is a bit pitty; to diffiult to see.. I want to see BIG numbers to wa...
2013-09-23 6:55:02 PM
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Problems With Spotify on Android

Spotify doesn't start at all. It just stays grey. What I did: -Doing the troubleshooting with deleting the cache and the data, both from the phone and sd storage. Then I uninstalled Spotify and restarted the phone. Afterwards I installed Spotify agai...

User2054
Casual Listener
Spotify doesn't start at all. It just stays grey. What I did: -Doing the troubleshooting with deleting the cache and the data, both from the phone and sd storage. Then I uninstalled Spo...
2013-09-23 3:33:56 PM
2013-09-23 6:38:32 PM
DeRoomzzz
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Release Notes - Spotify for Android (0.6.6)

What's new in this version: New: Spotify now speaks Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish and Malay Fixed: Much more stable on Android 4.3 Fixed: Now even kinder to your battery Fictitious: This app goes well with cheese and biscuits. Notes: As always,...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
What's new in this version: New: Spotify now speaks Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish and Malay Fixed: Much more stable on Android 4.3 Fixed: Now even kinder to your battery Fictitious: T...
2013-08-01 1:08:54 PM
2013-09-23 10:48:18 AM
Goodman
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I cant sync local files to my Android

Hi. I had 3 lists with some locasl files in it, all was working fine... Untill yesterday. I was adding a new track (from locasl files) to one of my list. And suddenly, that song can't be synced. So i Undownloaded the list, and tried to sync that one ...

jimpzz
Casual Listener
Hi. I had 3 lists with some locasl files in it, all was working fine... Untill yesterday. I was adding a new track (from locasl files) to one of my list. And suddenly, that song can't be s...
2013-09-20 1:32:50 PM
2013-09-22 6:06:34 PM
jimpzz
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Time to do something about awful album/playlist sorting

I live in the 21st century, middle of the second decade. I tend to use a smartphone or a tablet for my everyday entertainment needs. I use Spotify almost exclusively on tablet/smartphone. No need to say the Spotify mobile app is just crap. The develo...

alksv
Casual Listener
I live in the 21st century, middle of the second decade. I tend to use a smartphone or a tablet for my everyday entertainment needs. I use Spotify almost exclusively on tablet/smartphone. No need t...
2013-09-21 9:08:33 PM
2013-09-21 9:56:16 PM
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