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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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Certain playllists won't load

I have a bunch of playlists... most of them load properly on my Android phone. However, there are three that I have subscribed to that simply will not load properly. One of them only loads one song even though Spotify shows that it has 70 tracks, the...

  • Regular
  • I have a bunch of playlists... most of them load properly on my Android phone. However, there are three that I have subscribed to that simply will not load properly. One of them only loads one song e...
  • Joe
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Cant add music to offline playlist via android

Hello. I recently updated my spotify client. With the new update, i cant find any way to add new tracks to my already existing offlineplaylist via the android mobile. When i click "add to" it shows my online playlist, the playlist i also have on my c...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello.  I recently updated my spotify client. With the new update, i cant find any way to add new tracks to my already existing offlineplaylist via the android mobile. When i click "add to" it...
  • MichaelJerzak
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Suddenly my android doesn't work

I woke up this morning and my android phone wouldn't let me log in. It made me enter my information over and over, and then eventually says "temporary error merging accounts". I read other posts that people's accounts had been switched to UK accounts...

  • Newbie
  • I woke up this morning and my android phone wouldn't let me log in.  It made me enter my information over and over, and then eventually says "temporary error merging accounts".  I read othe...
  • Joe
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Problems with Spotify Radio!

Right now I'm dealing with two major problems with Spotify Radio; The inability to delete Radio Stations and the fact that one of my Radio Stations won't work/play at all--PC or Mobile. I'd sure appreciate it if I was able to delete a Radio Station I...

  • Newbie
  • Right now I'm dealing with two major problems with Spotify Radio; The inability to delete Radio Stations and the fact that one of my Radio Stations won't work/play at all--PC or Mobile.   I'...
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Solved!! Your stations is now missing in radio tab

Hello, I have started to use Spotify few days ago, I enjoyed the 48h free premium, then I received an email to get extra 30 days, so I took it (and I plan to keep using after). However, since I accepted the free 30 days trial, when I now go to "Radio...

  • Regular
  • Hello,   I have started to use Spotify few days ago, I enjoyed the 48h free premium, then I received an email to get extra 30 days, so I took it (and I plan to keep using after). However, ...
  • Altar
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Log In only lasting a few seconds

I recently switched from an Iphone to a Droid. I downloaded spotify and logged in using facebook and my playlists pop up for a few seconds then it goes black and goes back to the screen saying would you like to log in? I try logging in again and I se...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently switched from an Iphone to a Droid. I downloaded spotify and logged in using facebook and my playlists pop up for a few seconds then it goes black and goes back to the screen saying would ...
  • Peter__
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Interacting with Local Files on Android

I added my local files to spotify and then synced all of them with with my android. (about 3000 songs worth). When I am mobile while I can add, listen to and sync local files. However, when I search I find the tracks but the albums are not listed. Fo...

  • Regular
  • I added my local files to spotify and then synced all of them with  with my android. (about 3000 songs worth). When I am mobile while I can add, listen to and sync local files. However, when I s...
  • Peter__
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Prompted for 2nd login after Facebook. Stuck.

I can sign into spotify.com just fine using my facebook credentials. I do not have a previous spotify account. When I first launched the android app, it opened facebook and I logged in, then I got a screen that says: Sign In Hi. Connect to Facebook b...

  • Newbie
  • I can sign into spotify.com just fine using my facebook credentials. I do not have a previous spotify account.   When I first launched the android app, it opened facebook and I logged in, th...
  • Peter__
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Downloaded playlists don't play, online or offline.

So, i just got a razr m. i install spotify and download all the playlist i plan on using frequently. However none of these songs will play all the way through, at most i get 30 seconds before they tell me"track not available" this is so aggravating, ...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, i just got a razr m. i install spotify and download all the playlist i plan on using frequently. However none of these songs will play all the way through, at most i get 30 seconds before they te...
  • Joe
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Spotify disappoints me

Hi , I was about to unsubscribe, when it gave me the option to post a messsage here so im gonna give it a last try. for 1 month ive been unable to login on android with facebook (My spotify account is made through facebook) , for some reason it keeps...

  • Regular
  • Hi , I was about to unsubscribe, when it gave me the option to post a messsage here so im gonna give it a last try.   for 1 month ive been unable to login on android with facebook (My spotif...
  • jbuck
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Spotify app says I don't have premium

Pretty much as above. I'm logged in on my android app but it says I need to upgrade to premium. I have premium!!

  • Newbie
  • Pretty much as above. I'm logged in on my android app but it says I need to upgrade to premium. I have premium!!
  • Peter__
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Syncing with computer through USB Modem mode

Hello ! I often use my cellphone to get internet on my laptop when i'm not at my home and the android phone itself is connected via 3G or via an EAP-SIM protected wifi often used in france "FreeWifi Secure". So i would like to be able to sync my trac...

  • Visitor
  • Hello !   I often use my cellphone to get internet on my laptop when i'm not at my home and the android phone itself is connected via 3G or via an EAP-SIM protected wifi often used in france...
  • Joe
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Can't play music in offline mode

Hey. I've tried to play music in offline mode, but they will not play. Since I only have access to Edge at work, so this is important. Has paid for spotify for 3 years and never experienced this problem.I have a samsung galaxy s4 with the latest upda...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey. I've tried to play music in offline mode, but they will not play. Since I only have access to Edge at work, so this is important. Has paid for spotify for 3 years and never experienced this prob...
  • Joe
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spotify dosent appear in locked screen

Hi, when I play music with spotify, the player dosent appear on the locked screen like the built in music app does. Is it a way to make this happen? My phone is samsung galaxy s4 btw.

  • Music Fan
  • Hi, when I play music with spotify, the player dosent appear on the locked screen like the built in music app does. Is it a way to make this happen? My phone is samsung galaxy s4 btw.
  • Liam
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Anyone else not get the Android update advertised yesterday?

I've checked and rechecked, still nothing, I'm still on the older version. I know they said they were rolling it out slowly yesterday, but it sounds like everyone already has it? Thanks! T

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  • I've checked and rechecked, still nothing, I'm still on the older version.   I know they said they were rolling it out slowly yesterday, but it sounds like everyone already has it?   ...
  • abhishekachar
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Solved!! Alternative player or EQ settings

Are there any different android player we can use to play Spotify playlist or any plans to add EQ settings to the official app? The player seems really basic compared to say poweramp

  • Casual Listener
  • Are there any different android player we can use to play Spotify playlist or any plans to add EQ settings to the official app? The player seems really basic compared to say poweramp
  • Liam
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Music starts automatically after pulling out headphones?

I like to use my headphones/headset when listening to music, especially when I'm out in public as to not bother others and all that and I have noticed that even if I pause the music, it starts playing again automatically whenever I unplug my headphon...

  • Casual Listener
  • I like to use my headphones/headset when listening to music, especially when I'm out in public as to not bother others and all that and I have noticed that even if I pause the music, it starts playin...
  • Joe
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platform search result inconsistencies

Dear Spotify I am using android 4.0.4, Spotify ver. 0.6.6.270. Am noticing that many tracks and albums are incomplete for various artists, using a standard search lookup on the phone application. For example, if I look for the Anthrax (band) album ca...

  • Casual Listener
  • Dear Spotify I am using android 4.0.4, Spotify ver. 0.6.6.270. Am noticing that many tracks and albums are incomplete for various artists, using a standard search lookup on the phone application. For...
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Solved!! Occasionally cannot play tracks over bluetooth.

I occasionally run into an issue where spotify wont broadcast music to my car stereo. The android music app works fine, however spotify tracks apear to be playing but no sound is coming out. Anyone have a similar issue or know how to resolve this?

  • Music Fan
  • I occasionally run into an issue where spotify wont broadcast music to my car stereo.  The android music app works fine, however spotify tracks apear to be playing but no sound is coming out. ...
  • Drekle
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Android 4.2 multiple accounts vs. Spotify offline devices limit

Hi, as you know, Android 4.2 (and 4.3) supports multiple Google user accounts in same device. On the other hand Spotify has a limit of 3 devices for offline music. I have Spofify installed for two Google user profiles in my tablet. Both user profiles...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   as you know, Android 4.2 (and 4.3) supports multiple Google user accounts in same device. On the other hand Spotify has a limit of 3 devices for offline music.   I have Spof...
  • Liam
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