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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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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.

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  • 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.
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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

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  • 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??  
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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 ...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...
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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 ...

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  • 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 ...

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  • 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. &...
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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.

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  • 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.
  • beibneken
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Tracks begin to play then stop with message "Track not available"

Hi All! Sorry if this has been answered in another topic. My search skills may not be up to snuff. I have a premium account and all my info is up to date, no missed payments, etc. So I've run into a bunch of songs on my playlists which begin to play ...

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  • Hi All!   Sorry if this has been answered in another topic. My search skills may not be up to snuff.    I have a premium account and all my info is up to date, no missed paymen...
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Galaxy s4 air gesture working with spotify?

Hi, I would like to order my new galaxy S4... Now Iám thinking about Spotify Premium. It would be nice if I can use the gesture feature with spotify in my car. So, it is possible?

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  • Hi,   I would like to order my new galaxy S4... Now Iám thinking about Spotify Premium. It would be nice if I can use the gesture feature with spotify in my car. So, it is possible? &...
  • Joe
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Syncing error message - too many tracks offline

I've just received this error message - too many tracks to sync, beyond the limit. The limit is published as 3,333. I only have 2107 synced. How do I address this?

  • Roadie
  • I've just received this error message - too many tracks to sync, beyond the limit. The limit is published as 3,333. I only have 2107 synced. How do I address this?
  • Adam
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Can't play downloaded tracks offline

What's the thing with Spotify? Finally, I managed to have Spotify store downloaded music on the SD card, but now it won't play in offline mode... Using version 0.6.6.270. Is Spotify deliberately trying to loose customers? Or is there another reason w...

  • Casual Listener
  • What's the thing with Spotify?  Finally, I managed to have Spotify store downloaded music on the SD card, but now it won't play in offline mode... Using version 0.6.6.270.   Is...
  • Joe
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Troubleshooting connection issues

DId I read this right? The instructions for connecting an Android Device to a desktop computer indicate that both have to be connected wirelessly. Is this the case? My desktop is connected to a wireless router by cable. The Android phone is commnecte...

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  • DId I read this right? The instructions for connecting an Android Device to a desktop computer indicate that both have to be connected wirelessly. Is this the case? My desktop is connected to a wirel...
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Solved!! Hanging on login

Hi, I am a premium Spotify user; I've installed the latest Spotify app from the Play Store on my device. Device details are: HTC Desire Android 4.0.4 (Evervolv) When I open Spotify and click 'Log in with Facebook' the app displays a 'Loading' dialog,...

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  • Hi,   I am a premium Spotify user; I've installed the latest Spotify app from the Play Store on my device.   Device details are:   HTC Desire Android 4.0.4 (Evervolv) &...
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Edit Playlist on Android

Hi guys, This feature has been available on iPhones for ages now, any outlook on when this will be added to Android? Please let it be soon, it's killing me not be able to edit playlists on the go... Thanks, Matt

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  • Hi guys,   This feature has been available on iPhones for ages now, any outlook on when this will be added to Android?   Please let it be soon, it's killing me not be able to edit playl...
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