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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...

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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Solved!! Installing Spotify on a 2nd Android device. Play says 'already installed'

I have an Android phone (Nexus One) with Spotify installed. I am now trying to install on a new Android tablet but PlayStore says already installed. Can someone help me with this pls?

loki16
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I have an Android phone (Nexus One) with Spotify installed. I am now trying to install on a new Android tablet but PlayStore says already installed. Can someone help me with thi...
2013-07-17 3:06:22 PM
2013-07-19 12:51:46 AM
Joe
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help with offline mode abroad in turkey

So I'm sitting at the Istanbul airport waiting for my transferring plane to Thailand when Spotify on my Samsung device says that my license offline has now expired, even tough I've got a good 6 months of premium on my subscription status, and have ju...

lillepallt
Newbie
So I'm sitting at the Istanbul airport waiting for my transferring plane to Thailand when Spotify on my Samsung device says that my license offline has now expired, even tough I've got a good 6 month...
2013-07-19 5:40:53 PM
2013-07-19 6:38:10 PM
Joe
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Solved!! [Android] Troubleshooting Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Android device? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Try a soft reset (reboot the device). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to locate and remove any Sp...

Goodman
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Having trouble with Spotify on your Android device? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Try a soft reset (reboot the device). If ...
2012-07-30 5:56:13 PM
2013-07-19 9:23:33 AM
Adam
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Locally synced files only play right channel audio

I've added a few mp3's from my local collection into Spotify to sync to my phone (Android, 4.2.2). The problem is, when I go to play the synced files from my phone, only the right channel audio plays. If I have headphones on, only the right ear works...

brock_aholic
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I've added a few mp3's from my local collection into Spotify to sync to my phone (Android, 4.2.2). The problem is, when I go to play the synced files from my phone, only the right channel audio plays...
2013-07-18 4:18:07 PM
2013-07-18 7:28:31 PM
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Streaming keeps stuttering/skipping in 3G

New user here. I love the android app, and it works great with WiFi or 4G (Sprint). But in 3G, it seems to skip/pause A LOT. I tried both "high" and "extreme" quality, and have turned on the buffering (whatever that setting is called). This doesn't s...

snagiel
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New user here. I love the android app, and it works great with WiFi or 4G (Sprint). But in 3G, it seems to skip/pause A LOT. I tried both "high" and "extreme" quality, and have turn...
2013-07-18 5:57:11 PM
2013-07-18 6:42:43 PM
Joe
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Solved!! When to expect High quality streaming with premium on Android devices??

Hello Spotify. Im soon going to upgrade my stereo in my Car to Parrot Asteroid Classic - Android based carstereo. My Idea was to then buy Spotify premium account (on Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.2.2) so i could stream radio stations from my phone to m...

Thakangbaby
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Hello Spotify. Im soon going to upgrade my stereo in my Car to Parrot Asteroid Classic - Android based carstereo. My Idea was to then buy Spotify premium account (on Samsung Gal...
2013-07-18 2:29:05 PM
2013-07-18 4:29:44 PM
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Artist not found

Hey everyone, i use spotify both at home and at my smartphone...if i search for artic monkeys on desktop version of spotify the artist is found and im able to view his albums and songs. On mobile i just get songs from them but cant find the albums no...

zuprz
Newbie
Hey everyone, i use spotify both at home and at my smartphone...if i search for artic monkeys on desktop version of spotify the artist is found and im able to view his albums and songs. On...
2013-07-18 2:06:52 PM
2013-07-18 4:00:09 PM
Joe
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Spotify en el coche

Hola! Tengo Spotify Premium e intento conectar el móbil en el coche, con cable USB y /o con Bluetooth, pero no se escucha la música. Tengo un Samsung Galaxy Mini y un Nissan Qashqai. Si alguien sabe como puedo hacer para escuchar el Spotify en el coc...

LauraArean
Newbie
Hola! Tengo Spotify Premium e intento conectar el móbil en el coche, con cable USB y /o con Bluetooth, pero no se escucha la música. Tengo un Samsung Galaxy Mini y un Nissan Qashqai. Si alguien sabe ...
2013-07-18 8:55:22 AM
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Audio Skips on S3

Recently I've had many issues with song audio "Skipping" ( much like a scratched CD would sound). I have full 4G service and Spotify is the only app running on my phone so there should be no issues from a Hardware or Network angle. Also, other stream...

BEmusic
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Recently I've had many issues with song audio "Skipping" ( much like a scratched CD would sound). I have full 4G service and Spotify is the only app running on my phone so there should be ...
2013-07-17 6:44:17 PM
2013-07-17 7:22:47 PM
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Spotify not working Xperia T jellybean

Have had xperia T for a few weeks now. Spotify (I'm a premium user) has been 'problematic' let's say since I got the new phone (had no probs on old phone). It starts itself when I boot up the phone (I can't work out how to stop this). More importantl...

EricBananaface
Newbie
Have had xperia T for a few weeks now. Spotify (I'm a premium user) has been 'problematic' let's say since I got the new phone (had no probs on old phone). It starts itself when I boot up the phone (...
2013-07-17 4:07:29 PM
2013-07-17 5:56:21 PM
Joe
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Solved!! The track is not available

Hey I am having issues with 4 songs of a playlist on my phone. I recently added these songs to a playlist that I set on "download" all other songs were downloaded correctly and I can listen to them but the download just doesn't start for this 4 songs...

Sarugal
Newbie
Hey I am having issues with 4 songs of a playlist on my phone. I recently added these songs to a playlist that I set on "download" all other songs were downloaded correctly and I can listen to them b...
2013-03-24 8:53:02 PM
2013-07-17 4:45:11 PM
Joe
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uploading files from desktop that can be listened to on mobile

hi guys this subject has been exhaustively covered before (tens thousands views), i am not the first nor the last it seems... I seriously consider to shift all my playlists from spotify into a competitor's platform because they do it and spotify is n...

DAJOU
Newbie
...ight issues here (in case for example i would put a mp3 from ACDC) in a public playlist. but the other "big" platform like spotify does it, and for me it is a big differentiator on top that this p...
2013-07-17 4:09:43 PM
2013-07-17 4:39:32 PM
Joe
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Won't resume properly

Having a problem with current android app version where when I pause playback, go into work, then try to resume later after work Spotify fails to reload properly. I end up with just the last playing track showing, but the forward/back buttons are gre...

AndroidBee
Gig Goer
Having a problem with current android app version where when I pause playback, go into work, then try to resume later after work Spotify fails to reload properly. I end up with just the last playing ...
2013-07-17 3:44:15 AM
2013-07-17 1:41:11 PM
Joe
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I'm going on holiday and want to scrobble.

Hi there.Next week I'm going on holiday to Greece for two weeks (I live in the Netherlands). When I will be there I will listen to lots of music too, via my Spotify app on my Android device. The problem is, I won't have internet.. Yes I will have, bu...

AartdeGraaf
Newbie
Hi there. Next week I'm going on holiday to Greece for two weeks (I live in the Netherlands). When I will be there I will listen to lots of music too, via my Spotify app on my Android device. The ...
2013-07-17 11:45:10 AM
2013-07-17 1:13:04 PM
Adam
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Accidentally hit Thumbs Down button

I accidentally hit Thumbs Down button and want to change that to Thumbs Up any way to change this? I can see post about this that is 1 year old, but no solution. So any news on this? /Lars

latofi
Newbie
I accidentally hit Thumbs Down button and want to change that to Thumbs Up any way to change this? I can see post about this that is 1 year old, but no solution. So any news on this? &nb...
2013-07-17 8:21:50 AM
2013-07-17 1:10:48 PM
Joe
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Playlist Folders Rendered Worthless Thanks to Flat DOWNLOADED Section

I've waited so long for playlist folders on Android, and now that they're finally here I unfortunately seem to have a fundamental problem with them. Here's an example to show what I mean. Say I want to listen to my playlist called Jer's Party Playlis...

Afront
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I've waited so long for playlist folders on Android, and now that they're finally here I unfortunately seem to have a fundamental problem with them. Here's an example to show what I mean. ...
2012-06-12 6:11:44 PM
2013-07-17 1:03:14 PM
Joe
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No "Available offline" tab

I have a Samsung galaxy s2, and I can´t listen to music in offline mode. I can´t even download the playlist to offline mode. According to all the other android phones nad internet sites there should be a "tab to press" that sais "available in offline...

pzyqo
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I have a Samsung galaxy s2, and I can´t listen to music in offline mode. I can´t even download the playlist to offline mode. According to all the other android phones nad internet sites there should ...
2013-07-16 12:31:38 AM
2013-07-17 12:45:24 PM
Joe
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Audio Crackling Over Bluetooth

I play Spotify in my Ford Focus via bluetooth and I notice that the audio has minor crackling and popping in spots. I download the playlist software in 320 kbs. I don't notice the audio issue when streaming other apps like podcasts and I've tried usi...

ColorfulAfro
Newbie
I play Spotify in my Ford Focus via bluetooth and I notice that the audio has minor crackling and popping in spots. I download the playlist software in 320 kbs. I don't notice the audio issue whe...
2013-07-17 7:52:34 AM
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premium is not working on galaxy s3

I recently bought premium on my phone. It doesn't show that I have premium yet. How long does this take?!?! I even tried uninstalling, and installing it again. Please help

seth_hauck
Newbie
I recently bought premium on my phone. It doesn't show that I have premium yet. How long does this take?!?! I even tried uninstalling, and installing it again. Please help
2013-07-16 7:18:50 PM
2013-07-16 7:20:39 PM
Peter__
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Pc transfer to SD card

HiI am fairly new to spotify. Is there any way to transfer playlists from my pc to an sd card so that I can play the tracks through my car?Thanks

Loweys4411
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Hi I am fairly new to spotify. Is there any way to transfer playlists from my pc to an sd card so that I can play the tracks through my car? Thanks
2013-07-15 12:16:39 AM
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