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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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I only want spotify on my Android

I am a new user of spotify, I signed up because I want access to my music but don't want five million devices. I also can't keep all my music on my computer (I have over 7,000 songs) and it takes up too much space and slows my computer down. Here is ...

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  • I am a new user of spotify, I signed up because I want access to my music but don't want five million devices. I also can't keep all my music on my computer (I have over 7,000 songs) and it takes up ...
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How do I install the previous version?

I'm running out of options to fix this problem, where, since the last update, the app has totally destabilized. Uninstalled several times with no luck. Running an 4.2.2 on a brand new S4, shouldn't be an issue. Only started happening after the upgrad...

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  • I'm running out of options to fix this problem, where, since the last update, the app has totally destabilized. Uninstalled several times with no luck. Running an 4.2.2 on a brand new S4, shouldn't b...
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exit option needed!

Spotify, please add an exit option! it's so annoying I can't close the app when I want it to.

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  • Spotify, please add an exit option! it's so annoying I can't close the app when I want it to.
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Offline mode malfunction

I have an S4 and I am paying for premium. Spotify offline mode is not working. The following iterations keeps happenning: -Install spotify -Download the playlists -Eventually close spotify -Re-open the app, at this point Spotify starts resyncing some...

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  • I have an S4 and I am paying for premium. Spotify offline mode is not working. The following iterations keeps happenning: -Install spotify -Download the playlists -Eventually close spotify ...
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Problems since last update

Since the most recent Android update I've been desynced for the first time ever, and I've got a post on the thread to get wiped on all my devices (no idea how may have synced, don't think over three) to take care of that. But, in addition, more distr...

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  • Since the most recent Android update I've been desynced for the first time ever, and I've got a post on the thread to get wiped on all my devices (no idea how may have synced, don't think over three)...
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"Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped"

Hello.This problem only seems to occur when I play one specific song that I synced from my local files to the mobile version. It will play for a few seconds and then report back with that error. Any help?

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  • Hello. This problem only seems to occur when I play one specific song that I synced from my local files to the mobile version. It will play for a few seconds and then report back with that error. ...
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Unable to Update Playlists

I have just installed Spotify on my HTC One. I have a premium account so I downloaded my Playlists and switched my account to play offline. The problem is that when I add tracks to my playlists they do not download into my playlist on my HTC One. I h...

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  • I have just installed Spotify on my HTC One. I have a premium account so I downloaded my Playlists and switched my account to play offline. The problem is that when I add tracks to my playlists they ...
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Spotify Android whats new

Whats New does not give a list of top artists or songs. On Android. Why?

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  • Whats New does not give a list of top artists or songs. On Android.   Why?
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Bug: What's New Missing Recommended Albums

The view of Recommended Albums at the top of the What's New page is frequently failing to be displayed (I saw it a couple of times but not for a while). The similar New Releases section at the bottom is fine. Samsung Galaxy SII running ICS. Spotify f...

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  • The view of Recommended Albums at the top of the What's New page is frequently failing to be displayed (I saw it a couple of times but not for a while). The similar New Releases section at the b...
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Where can I downlaod previous version?

Please - I'm begging the community - does anyone know where I can download the previous version? The one where they introduced landscape (0.6.2, I think)? I'm going to be using google navigation for many hours this weekend (8+ hours), and the new ver...

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  • Please - I'm begging the community - does anyone know where I can download the previous version? The one where they introduced landscape (0.6.2, I think)? I'm going to be using google navigation fo...
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spotify stops working after 1 minute on android

So basically I have premium on my phone seemed to work fine for a while I don't have many apps open at the same time it's not my battery life and when I change sound quality to high songs go for 2 minutes. So when I am on an app like Google or instag...

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  • So basically I have premium on my phone seemed to work fine for a while I don't have many apps open at the same time it's not my battery life and when I change sound quality to high songs go for 2 mi...
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Updated Spotify on my Mobile phone, can't log in anymore

Hi, I updated Spotify on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and now I can't log myself in anymore. the software always crashes (" a facebook error occured, please try it again " ) . I am a premium user and I pay that amount of money so I can use Spotify on my phon...

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  • Hi, I updated Spotify on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and now I can't log myself in anymore. the software always crashes (" a facebook error occured, please try it again " ) .   I am a premium us...
  • Joe
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Lists not loading, no downloads, random disconnected message

Description When I try to download a playlist on my Android device it stays stuck on "Downloading 0%", the playlist doesn't syncOther playlists are "Loading..."Random No Internet Connection messageNo search, what's new, music or playlists What are th...

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  • Description   When I try to download a playlist on my Android device it stays stuck on "Downloading 0%", the playlist doesn't sync Other playlists are "Loading..." Random No Internet Conne...
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Android Spotify keeps asking me to login

I have a Premium account and all was great in the world when listening on my iPhone. I now have a Google Nexus 4 and every time I try and re-start the app after closing it previously it asks me to login again. This is infuriating! It also means that ...

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  • I have a Premium account and all was great in the world when listening on my iPhone. I now have a Google Nexus 4 and every time I try and re-start the app after closing it previously it asks me to ...
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Android App Feedback :)

So, I'm making this new thread as I want to point some things out about the new version, if you have anything else to point out please feel free to reply So, here goes: The notification is not expanded by default. I'm almost certain this is possible,...

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  • So, I'm making this new thread as I want to point some things out about the new version, if you have anything else to point out please feel free to reply 🙂   So, here goes:   The...
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HTC ONE spotify disconnectes from wifi when the phone is locked

Hello, I have a new HTC ONE and spotify on it. The problem is when I am in wi-fi, my tracks stops playing about 1 min after I lock the phone. When I unlocked it, it immidiately connectes and continue playing. Also my downloads stops when the phone is...

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  • Hello, I have a new HTC ONE and spotify on it. The problem is when I am in wi-fi, my tracks stops playing about 1 min after I lock the phone. When I unlocked it, it immidiately connectes and contin...
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HTC One X stuttering and bug

Hi all,I have some issues while using Spotify on my HTC One X. It seems to have hard times when I am using it. When I watch a CPU Spy, it tells me that once Spotify is activated, it is using 1000-1500 MHz, which is very much for one app.. The result ...

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  • Hi all, I have some issues while using Spotify on my HTC One X. It seems to have hard times when I am using it. When I watch a CPU Spy, it tells me that once Spotify is activated, it is using 1000...
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Playing in Car Samsung S4

When I connect my S4 via USB cable it only plays the music app. I can have Spotify running, and it will play it via the S4 speaker but will not play through my car speakers. My car is a Toyota Camry 2013. How do I fix this?

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  • When I connect my S4 via USB cable it only plays the music app. I can have Spotify running, and it will play it via the S4 speaker but will not play through my car speakers. My car is a Toyota Camry ...
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Playlist Folders unavailable w/o connection

When Spotify is opened when an internet connection is not available, folder contents cannot be accessed and will remain inaccessible until an internet connection is made in online mode. Folders are greyed out Song count reads "Loading ..,." Folder ca...

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  • When Spotify is opened when an internet connection is not available, folder contents cannot be accessed and will remain inaccessible until an internet connection is made in online mode...
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Android local MP3 starts spotify automatically

Without spotify installed on my Samsung Tab2, when I click on Mp3 file in 'my files', the mp3 player app starts and plays the mp3 file. However, when Spotify is installed, and I'm clicking on the same Mp3 file, the Spotify App starts, but the Mp3 fil...

  • Casual Listener
  • Without spotify installed on my Samsung Tab2, when I click on Mp3 file in 'my files', the mp3 player app starts and plays the mp3 file. However, when Spotify is installed, and I'm clicking on the sam...
  • Joe
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