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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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Downloading playlists stuck at 0%

Hello folks. I cant seem to fix this. Uninstalled the app, changed wifi-routers, cleared cashe, installed the beta, All login info is correct, premium subscriber. I must say, for a multimilion company, you shure dont have your own software working. I...

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  • Hello folks.   I cant seem to fix this. Uninstalled the app, changed wifi-routers, cleared cashe, installed the beta,  All login info is correct, premium subscriber. I must say, for a...
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Assistance in offline mode /Hilfe bei Offline Modus

Hello, I do not know if I'm right here, but I tried for weeks now for my songs on the phone to listen to offline. Everything I've read so far, I've tried to implement, but nothing could help me. Now I have downloaded a new phone (5gb free storage + 1...

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  • Hello, I do not know if I'm right here, but I tried for weeks now for my songs on the phone to listen to offline. Everything I've read so far, I've tried to implement, but nothing could help me. ...
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SYNC

Spotify won´t sync all of my songs, it won´t sync all of my local files either. My mobile is connected to the same network as my computer btw.

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  • Spotify won´t sync all of my songs, it won´t sync all of my local files either. My mobile is connected to the same network as my computer btw.
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New Spotify version (shown at I/O) for Jelly Bean unavailable

Hi I was watching the "What is new in Android" session from Google I/O 2012 ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc8YrVc47TI&feature=g-vrec ). There was a screenshot of the new Spotify version with a better notification. This is the screenshot: I can't f...

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  • Hi   I was watching the "What is new in Android" session from Google I/O 2012 ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc8YrVc47TI&feature=g-vrec ). There was a screenshot of the new Spotif...
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Search not working

Hi, just loaded the app but the search does not return anything. This is on a HTC sensation on android 4. The only search that works is voice.

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  • Hi, just loaded the app but the search does not return anything. This is on a HTC sensation on android 4. The only search that works is voice.
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Android Lock screen player not working

I have an HTC sensation 4G on Tmobile with the newest release of official firmware. I can not get the lock screen player to work on my android phone. I have power amp on the same phone, and whenever I have something playing, pressing the top screen w...

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  • I have an HTC sensation 4G on Tmobile with the newest release of official firmware. I can not get the lock screen player to work on my android phone. I have power amp on the same phone, and whenever ...
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Playlists not syncing

The playlists between my desktop and Android Spotify aren't syncing since applying the latest Android update. I create a playlist in the desktop and it doesn't update on the phone and also create a playlist on the phone and it doesn't update on the d...

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  • The playlists between my desktop and Android Spotify aren't syncing since applying the latest Android update. I create a playlist in the desktop and it doesn't update on the phone and also create a p...
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Solved!! Android doesn't download offline playlists

So, I am paying $9.99 for this service of playing my music while offline so I don't use my data up... well, it won't work. I mean, I cancelled my Xbox Live Subscription for this Spotify and... I regret it. Please, someone know how to fix it. I'm just...

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  • So, I am paying $9.99 for this service of playing my music while offline so I don't use my data up... well, it won't work. I mean, I cancelled my Xbox Live Subscription for this Spotify and... I regr...
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I have downloaded the same playlist 4 times

Over the past day. Spotify keeps forgetting that I downloaded the list. Any ideas on what the issue is?

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  • Over the past day. Spotify keeps forgetting that I downloaded the list. Any ideas on what the issue is?
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Android app forgetting downloaded playlists

I've had to download the same list 3 times in the past day even though I have made no changes to the list. In not running out of space or anything either. Any ideas?

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  • I've had to download the same list 3 times in the past day even though I have made no changes to the list. In not running out of space or anything either. Any ideas?
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Can't sync with Desktop version - no device recognised.

Windows 7, just re-Dled and reinstalled Spotify. HTC Sensation with JB (Adnroid 4.1.1), just uninstalled and reinstalled Spotify. Both on same wifi. I did this because of the issues I've been having. 1. No new playlists on phone when I add them on th...

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  • Windows 7, just re-Dled and reinstalled Spotify.   HTC Sensation with JB (Adnroid 4.1.1), just uninstalled and reinstalled Spotify.   Both on same wifi.   I did this becaus...
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Solved!! Spotify crashes instantly after login.

Description every time i try to start the app it closes and my phone freezes for a minute or so A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. i downloaded spotify 2. then i installed spotify 3. after that i logged in 4. i was able to use the a...

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  • Description every time i try to start the app it closes and my phone freezes for a minute or so   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. i downloaded spotify 2. then i in...
  • Khelgesson30
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Spotify refuses to go online after update

After updating Spotify on Sony Ericsson Xperia spotify no longer goes on line. This I have tryed so far: - Going online with WLAN - Going online with the cellphone internet - Reinstalling Spotify - Logging in and out of my account. Note: When I shot ...

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  •     After updating Spotify on Sony Ericsson Xperia spotify no longer goes on line. This I have tryed so far:   - Going online with WLAN - Going online with the cellphone in...
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Shuffle option missing?

I've been looking everywhere for the shuffle option, and simply can't find it at all. Galaxy Nexus if it matters.

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  • I've been looking everywhere for the shuffle option, and simply can't find it at all. Galaxy Nexus if it matters.
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Galaxy S3, won't delete undownloaded playlists.

What happens is when I download a playlist onto my phone and then 'Un-Download' it, the space taken by the app does not change, meaning the tracks have been cached on my device and are taking up space, so they are not actually deleted. It surprises m...

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  • What happens is when I download a playlist onto my phone and then 'Un-Download' it, the space taken by the app does not change, meaning the tracks have been cached on my device and are taking up spac...
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Solved!! Unplugged headphone quits the app

Hello, When I am driving I leave my phone on my passenger seat so I can easily change to the next track. Unfortunately, while doing this, sometimes the headphone jack comes slightly unplugged. Even the slightest movement seems to close the app as it ...

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  • Hello,   When I am driving I leave my phone on my passenger seat so I can easily change to the next track.  Unfortunately, while doing this, sometimes the headphone jack comes slightly ...
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[Android - ICS - Galaxy S2] Offline Directory on external SD?

So i am using the Spotify Premium App for some time now and i am pretty happy about everything except for one fact.The Galaxy S2 has an internal storage ( ~2 gb called internal storage ) an internal USB Storage ( ~12gb called Internal SD ) and an SD ...

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  • So i am using the Spotify Premium App for some time now and i am pretty happy about everything except for one fact. The Galaxy S2 has an internal storage ( ~2 gb called internal storage ) an inter...
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Opt out of Clean Versions for Radio on android

I listen to all types of music, but when I radio rap, which tends to have strong language, it gives me the censored versions. Is there a way to opt out of this feature, as I despise censorship especially in my music. Please fix this because I'm an ad...

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  • I listen to all types of music, but when I radio rap, which tends to have strong language, it gives me the censored versions.  Is there a way to opt out of this feature, as I despise censorship ...
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Solved!! Spotify is constantly deleting my offline tracks.

As it says in the subject the spotify app keeps erasing all the "offlined" (downloaded) tracks, after the whole playlist (ca. 600 tracks) is downloaded. This problem occurred after the latest update I believe it was: 0.5.2.87. Im running it on the in...

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  • As it says in the subject the spotify app keeps erasing all the "offlined" (downloaded) tracks, after the whole playlist (ca. 600 tracks) is downloaded. This problem occurred after the latest update ...
  • Goodman
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