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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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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
  • Casual Listener
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Tutorial Spotify for Development app for Android, java

hi,I want to write an App for Android and this app is to create a new playlist, etc. Where can I develop a good tutorial for Spotify for Android Apps? Spotify in the documentation I'm not hose. help please... Best reagerds Pedro

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  • hi, I want to write an App for Android and this app is to create a new playlist, etc. Where can I develop a good tutorial for Spotify for Android Apps?   Spotify in the documentation...
  • Joe
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Spotify Premium on Android

Hello, I just signed up for Premium, set up my mobile password, cleared the cache/uninstalled spotify on my mobile device, and then re-installed it. I put in the account number Spotify gave me along with the moble password i created. When I try to pl...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I just signed up for Premium, set up my mobile password, cleared the cache/uninstalled spotify on my mobile device, and then re-installed it.  I put in the account number Spoti...
  • Joe
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Renewal on holiday in not supported country after payment failure

I am on holidays in Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) for 6 weeks. MasterCard used for payment got blocked for payment. Payments for Spotify Premium were blocked. Contacted bank, credit card is reactived and all payments should be no...

  • Newbie
  • I am on holidays in Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) for 6 weeks. MasterCard used for payment got blocked for payment. Payments for Spotify Premium were blocked. Contacted bank, cre...
  • bebehey
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Spotify says I have synced offline playlists to more than three devices, due to SD card?

So I synced 3600+ songs to my cell phone which took forever. It worked a few days then I got the message that I had synced to more than three devices although there's only ONE mobile device ever used for offline playlists. Now I cannot access the off...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I synced 3600+ songs to my cell phone which took forever. It worked a few days then I got the message that I had synced to more than three devices although there's only ONE mobile device ever used...
  • Joe
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move offline storage

Hi, So I want to change the storage location of the offline music on my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I have the 0.6.6.270 version of Spotify. I've read some topics about changing the location, but I can't seem to work it out. I also can't find the menu butt...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   So I want to change the storage location of the offline music on my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I have the 0.6.6.270 version of Spotify. I've read some topics about changing the location, bu...
  • Joe
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Radio frequently repeats songs AND can't close app on Android

When listening to the radio feature, I use the thumbs up to customize the station. For the last 2 weeks, any time I like a song, it ends up going on repeat. In addition, Spotify doesn't seem to be remembering the songs I've already liked (ie, a song ...

  • Newbie
  • When listening to the radio feature, I use the thumbs up to customize the station. For the last 2 weeks, any time I like a song, it ends up going on repeat. In addition, Spotify doesn't seem to be re...
  • Joe
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spotify Virus through Profile?

I have a huge problem that is really making me desperate: On all different computers I use (at home, at work in the office and in the conference room) and on my mobile phone spotify is not working anymore. On the computers I can't even open it. I tri...

  • Newbie
  • I have a huge problem that is really making me desperate:   On all different computers I use (at home, at work in the office and in the conference room) and on my mobile phone spotify is not...
  • MichaelJerzak
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Can't add songs from radio to a playlist

I can't add a song from the radio to one of my playlists since the latest android app update. It is grayed out. I have the galaxy S2 and use this app quite frequently. .

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  • I can't add a song from the radio to one of my playlists since the latest android app update. It is grayed out. I have the galaxy S2 and use this app quite frequently.      &nbsp...
  • moarmusic
  • Newbie
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Editing Playlists in Android Tablets?

Question: I've used the iPad app and it'sgreat for DJing. If I want to buy an Android tablet, does the spotify app have the features that the iPad app does? If not now, when? I'd love an official reply. Thanks, James

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  • Question: I've used the iPad app and it'sgreat for DJing. If I want to buy an Android tablet, does the spotify app have the features that the iPad app does? If not now, when? I'd love an official rep...
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Download playlist to internal storage?

Hi everyoneI was wondering if is it possible to download the playlists in the internal storage of the phone, not in the external SD card.

  • Newbie
  • Hi everyone I was wondering if is it possible to download the playlists in the internal storage of the phone, not in the external SD card.
  • Joe
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all tracks are greyed out

Looks ok in playlist but when chosing album Songs are greyed out.

  • Newbie
  • Looks ok in playlist but when chosing album Songs are greyed out.
  • pcoventry76
  • Roadie
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must wifi or mobile data be on to listen to spotify?

Do you have to have wifi or mobile data running when listening to spotify? I've noticed in the car I have to have mobile data on otherwise the sound is quiet and echoes. I have downloaded songs to phone but makes no difference. Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • Do you have to have wifi or mobile data running when listening to spotify? I've noticed in the car I have to have mobile data on otherwise the sound is quiet and echoes. I have downloaded songs ...
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ANDROID TABLET COMPATABILITY

I can't download spotify on my 4.1 android tablet. I will listen my music on the go . When I try says I don't have a devise, what devise??

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  • I can't download spotify on my 4.1 android tablet. I will listen my music on the go . When I try says I don't have a devise, what devise??  
  • Peter__
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Missing followers/following feature

On the PC I have a follow/following option, but not on the app on my tablet. Forgotten feature?

  • Newbie
  • On the PC I have a follow/following option, but not on the app on my tablet. Forgotten feature?
  • Joe
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No Local Files from my desktop will sync to my Galaxy S3

Hey Team My problem is NO local files at all will sync to my galaxy, I've seached all through the FAQ and everything, it says add local files to a playlist and make it available offline, "which I've done" then be on the same wifi network "I AM" then ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey Team  My problem is NO local files at all will sync to my galaxy, I've seached all through the FAQ and everything, it says add local files to a playlist and make it available offline, "whi...
  • Joe
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Feedback request: Marking/highlighting/starring starred songs

When you click on the banner on the bottom and pull up the album cover, it shows that you have starred the song. I was hoping that you guys could allow it so starred songs are a different hue or something so I know they are starred when scrolling thr...

  • Casual Listener
  • When you click on the banner on the bottom and pull up the album cover, it shows that you have starred the song. I was hoping that you guys could allow it so starred songs are a different hue or some...
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No Internet Connection preventing playing downloaded playlist

I can't launch Spotify and play my downloaded starred playlist unless I have an internet connection. So if I'm on 3G or wifi, I launch spotify and am able to view all playlists and play them etc. Great. If I am on the tube or on a flight and decide I...

  • Regular
  • I can't launch Spotify and play my downloaded starred playlist unless I have an internet connection.   So if I'm on 3G or wifi, I launch spotify and am able to view all playlists and play th...
  • airchie
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Friends list on android app

Apparently it is impossible to add new friends from the android app. Furthermore, the friends and list of people I follow in my computer does not match with the list on my android app. On top of that, I can't share songs with someone I have recently ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Apparently it is impossible to add new friends from the android app. Furthermore, the friends and list of people I follow in my computer does not match with the list on my android app. On top of that...
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android friends list doesn't match mac desktop following list

my friends list on my android spotify app doesn't match the friends on the following tab of my mac desktop spotify program. i'm unable to share music and playlists with new friends from my phone. i don't have facebook connected and have simply found ...

  • Casual Listener
  • my friends list on my android spotify app doesn't match the friends on the following tab of my mac desktop spotify program. i'm unable to share music and playlists with new friends from my phone. &...
  • beibneken
  • Casual Listener
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How do I add a friend on the new Android app

Hi - if someone shares a track or playlist is there any way of adding them to my friends list just using the app on my phone. Thanks.

  • Regular
  • Hi - if someone shares a track or playlist is there any way of adding them to my friends list just using the app on my phone.   Thanks.
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  • Casual Listener
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