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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...

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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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can't see select synced offline playlist when not connected to internet

Nexus 4, newest android version, newest Spotify version.I sync a playlist, I made, called best of rock, and then, when I am sure it's finished syncing, I disconnect wifi and try to view the playlist, but when I click on it, there is nothing there (it...

  • Casual Listener
  • Nexus 4, newest android version, newest Spotify version. I sync a playlist, I made, called best of rock, and then, when I am sure it's finished syncing, I disconnect wifi and try to view the playl...
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Spotify on my devices

Can anybody explain to me why about once a month my android devices come up with a "Syncing Error" and i then loose everything i have downloaded and have to do it all again.The devices do this within about a week of each other. Becoming a bit of a pa...

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  • Can anybody explain to me why about once a month my android devices come up with a "Syncing Error" and i then loose everything i have downloaded and have to do it all again.The devices do this within...
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Repeatedly downloading costing me a fortune and using all my broadband allowance

Help My downloaded playlists keep disappearing and reloading, I have used up huge amounts of broadband allowances without realising it. What is going on, I only have the downloaded lists on one device. Sometimes it cleans the list two or three times ...

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  • Help   My downloaded playlists keep disappearing and reloading, I have used up huge amounts of broadband allowances without realising it.  What is going on, I only have the downloaded l...
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Solved!! Move music to SD card ?.

Is it alrady possible to move music to you SD card?. It was with the old version?. I still hate te looks of the new version and terrible with tablet. Please help.

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  • Is it alrady possible to move music to you SD card?.    It was with the old version?.   I still hate te looks of the new version and terrible with tablet.     P...
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Unable to find SD Card to store songs error

0.6.4.47 version Undownloaded 2 albums Settings>Storage stil showed memory on use cleaned cache tried to start Spotify got an error saying unable to find free space to store Had to uninstall app and download again, seems to be working fine now

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  • 0.6.4.47 version   Undownloaded 2 albums Settings>Storage stil showed memory on use cleaned cache tried to start Spotify got an error saying unable to find free space to store &...
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Solved!! spotfy app won't let me get free service

I just installed spotify a couple days ago and it said that I have a forty eight hours trial. Well two days later it says your free trial is over. I don't know how to get spotify free from my account becaus its not an option. I need help plz

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  • I just installed spotify a couple days ago and it said that I have a forty eight hours trial. Well two days later it says your free trial is over. I don't know how to get spotify free from my account...
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Is there any way to download latest version offline?

Hi, I've question, is there any way to download latest version spotify.apk, for ex. from direct link, omitting Google Play? I've problems with my Google Play on my smartphone. Thank You Mikołaj

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  • Hi,   I've question, is there any way to download latest version spotify.apk, for ex. from direct link, omitting Google Play? I've problems with my Google Play on my smartphone.   ...
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Output volume nerfed in new update?

Hi guys, Has the output volume of the app been limited in the latest update or is this an issue with my phone? Using a Samsung Galaxy SII and had no problems up until now, but went out for a run with it last night after an update and the output volum...

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  • Hi guys,   Has the output volume of the app been limited in the latest update or is this an issue with my phone? Using a Samsung Galaxy SII and had no problems up until now,  but went out...
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Radio Stations

I upgraded to the latest version of spotify and when listen to a radio station I created it then goes to my next radio station after 2 songs what gives with this? Is there a way to stop this from happening.

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  • I upgraded to the latest version of spotify and when listen to a radio station I created it then goes to my next radio station after 2 songs what gives with this? Is there a way to stop this from hap...
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Audio Effects (EQ) No longer working?

I was thrilled to find the eq a few weeks back. Now it is not working. I am running Jellybean on an Asus Transformer. Any ideas?

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  • I was thrilled to find the eq a few weeks back. Now it is not working. I am running Jellybean on an Asus Transformer. Any ideas?
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Downloaded files won't play

Hi folks, I uploaded some files to Spotify on my laptop Spotify, and I see them on my playlist there and I can play them no problem. I tried accessing them on my phone (an LG Revolution) and it shows the playslist but not the contents. I get "the tra...

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  • Hi folks,   I uploaded some files to Spotify on my laptop Spotify, and I see them on my playlist there and I can play them no problem.   I tried accessing them on my phone (an LG Re...
  • Joe
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Solved!! ONE song wont sync...

I have a weird problem here... When i first got spotify I added a song to my playlist i already had on my memory card. Spotify used the song I had on the memorycard, not the one on the spotify server. A few days ago i deleted the track of my memoryca...

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  • I have a weird problem here... When i first got spotify I added a song to my playlist i already had on my memory card. Spotify used the song I had on the memorycard, not the one on the spotify server...
  • Darcy
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how do i view my top tracks on the mobile app (Android)?

I am currently without a desktop/laptop so I cannot view my profile as I normally would. How can I view my top tracks using the Android mobile app? Thank You

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  • I am currently without a desktop/laptop so I cannot view my profile as I normally would. How can I view my top tracks using the Android mobile app?   Thank You
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connection issues

everytime I close the app or minimize it. it loses connection and stops playing and basically freezes. I ahve uninstalled and deleted everything spotify off of the phone and reinstalled and still see t he issue. Firmware is up to date for the phone a...

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  • everytime I close the app or minimize it. it loses connection and stops playing and basically freezes.  I ahve uninstalled and deleted everything spotify off of the phone and reinstalled and sti...
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Ford AppLink - Anroid

Any plans to bring the applink functionality to the Android version of Spotify?

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  • Any plans to bring the applink functionality to the Android version of Spotify?
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App consumes a lot of mobile data for offline playlists

Hi, I only use the app for offline playlists, synced over WiFi, and it consumes a lot of mobile data (around 13MB per week). I have a short limit of mobile data usage, so this is a problem for me. Any thoughts on what the app is doing? Best regards, ...

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  • Hi,   I only use the app for offline playlists, synced over WiFi, and it consumes a lot of mobile data (around 13MB per week). I have a short limit of mobile data usage, so this is a probl...
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Offline folders?

Hi, I've created some folders with multiple playlists. Can I also download an entire folder to my Android device or do I have to do this playlist by playlist? Thx!

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  • Hi, I've created some folders with multiple playlists. Can I also download an entire folder to my Android device or do I have to do this playlist by playlist?   Thx!
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Solved!! Spotify Mobile

I think there should be a Spotify mobile update for Spotify Premium customers to be enable them to keep there downloads on there mobile's when a Spotify update is available.When a Spotify update is downloaded on a mobile phone a Refresh happens that ...

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  • I think there should be a Spotify mobile update for Spotify Premium customers to be enable them to keep there downloads on there mobile's when a Spotify update is available. When a Spotify update is...
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Upgrade to newest version, white screen and synced to too many devices

I spent all weekend trying to get this app, that i pay for, to start working correctly again. The problem originated after the upgrade late last week when i got a message that i had too many devices synced and it removed my downloads. I'm not aware o...

  • Roadie
  • I spent all weekend trying to get this app, that i pay for, to start working correctly again. The problem originated after the upgrade late last week when i got a message that i had too many devices ...
  • Joe
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Sony Walkman compatibility

Hello fellows. I am thinking about getting a Sony F Series Walkman, and would love to use a premium Spotify with it. It uses Android so I think it would work... Here is a link to the thing. http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDispl...

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  • Hello fellows. I am thinking about getting a Sony F Series Walkman, and would love to use a premium Spotify with it. It uses Android so I think it would work... Here is a link to the thing.  ...
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