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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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Solved!! OK, sounds stupid but...

So running Spotify on a LG Motion from Metro Piece-of-well, anyway. so, I create a playlist with a nice blend, download it and the darn thing plays in a random mode on the phone in offline mode. On the PC, all is good. Any ideas?

  • Casual Listener
  • So running Spotify on a LG Motion from Metro Piece-of-well, anyway.  so, I create a playlist with a nice blend, download it and the darn thing plays in a random mode on the phone in offline mode...
  • PirateMikey
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App constantly crashing

Hi i have the spotify app on my samsung s2 mobile. i havent used it for maybe a month due to being on holiday but now when i go to use the app it opens i can see my playlists but within 2 seconds it crashes - please advise..

  • Newbie
  • Hi i have the spotify app on my samsung s2 mobile. i havent used it for maybe a month due to being on holiday but now when i go to use the app it opens i can see my playlists but within 2 seconds it ...
  • Adam
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How can I change Playlist order?

Hi, when I go to "Playlists" on my Android Phone I get all the "Downloads" listed on top, and my own Playlist Folders are at the bottom of the screen. I have to scroll all the way down for miles every time I want to listen to my Playlists as I have o...

  • Regular
  • Hi,   when I go to "Playlists"  on my Android Phone I get all the "Downloads" listed on top, and my own Playlist Folders are at the bottom of the screen. I have to scroll all the w...
  • dropdeaddiva06
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Spotify does not work properly when the device's screen is off

I've observed this behavior on 2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus's, both with the stock, unmodified 4.1.1. When the screen is off, Spotify's downloads/syncing chug along extremely slowly, and it also can't maintain a solid stream at any quality level (it pauses...

  • Newbie
  • I've observed this behavior on 2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus's, both with the stock, unmodified 4.1.1.   When the screen is off, Spotify's downloads/syncing chug along extremely slowly, and it also...
  • Joe
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Add tablet to account

I am paying for Spotify Premium which gives the option of traveling abroad using Spotify. It is on my Netbook but I have been unable to connect it to my Samsung Galaxy Tablet or phone. It says "this service is unavailable in your country". However, i...

  • Newbie
  • I am paying for Spotify Premium which gives the option of traveling abroad using Spotify.  It is on my Netbook but I have been unable to connect it to my Samsung Galaxy Tablet or phone.  It...
  • Liam
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Listen to Spotify on car using android and usb.

I'm trying to get my android phone to play music from spotify through usb to my car. I own a Mini cooper 2012 with the cd boost package. It's got a usb input and I'm able to play spotify on iOS devices perfectly fine through the usb and even change t...

  • Visitor
  • I'm trying to get my android phone to play music from spotify through usb to my car. I own a Mini cooper 2012 with the cd boost package. It's got a usb input and I'm able to play spotify on iOS devic...
  • Joe
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Issues logging in with premium

This is the email I sent to Spotify.Hello Spotify,A few months ago I downloaded spotify to my macbook pro and created an account. Just this last week, I upgraded my phone and got the spotify app for my galaxy s4. I upgraded to premium last week and e...

  • Newbie
  • This is the email I sent to Spotify. Hello Spotify,A few months ago I downloaded spotify to my macbook pro and created an account.  Just this last week, I upgraded my phone and got the spotif...
  • Goodman
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Just some playlist works offline

I have a kinda weird problem on my phone. I have tried to restart the phone. Delete everything, resync and now i am out of options.All seems to work perfectly when i am online. Then when i go offline, only one of the 6 playlist i have works. The othe...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a kinda weird problem on my phone. I have tried to restart the phone. Delete everything, resync and now i am out of options. All seems to work perfectly when i am online. Then when i go off...
  • Joe
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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'...
  • troypjones
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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...

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  • 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...
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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
  • Casual Listener
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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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