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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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  • Sumit_Ghosh
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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.

  • Regular
  • 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.
  • Sam
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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...

  • Newbie
  • 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 ...
  • Sn0zz
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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...

  • Newbie
  • 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...
  • Goodman
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • Goodman
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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?

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

  • Music Fan
  • 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?
  • Goodman
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • SubEffect
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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...

  • Visitor
  • 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...
  • CeleryString
  • Casual Listener
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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.

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • licenced
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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 ...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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 ...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • Liam
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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...

  • Regular
  • 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...

  • Regular
  • 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
  • Spotify Legend
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HTC Tattoo not compatible...

I purchased premium just to get the music to my phone, but then I found out that it is not compatible with the Spotify App. My phone is a HTC Tattoo.Is there no other way than the app to get the music to the phone?

  • Newbie
  • I purchased premium just to get the music to my phone, but then I found out that it is not compatible with the Spotify App. My phone is a HTC Tattoo. Is there no other way than the app to get the ...
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Samsung 5512 not working

Is Samsung 5512 supported (gingerbread) my screen goes blank when I start the app.

  • Newbie
  • Is Samsung 5512 supported (gingerbread) my screen goes blank when I start the app.
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Solved!! Spotify Android app using a LOT of data on 3G!

Hi there, I didn't use Spotify yesterday until the preview app was announced and I installed it. Since installing it yesterday shortly after it was announced I've been using it a fair amount. I have only listened to music in playlists already downloa...

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  • Hi there,   I didn't use Spotify yesterday until the preview app was announced and I installed it. Since installing it yesterday shortly after it was announced I've been using it a fair amou...
  • Goodman
  • Spotify Legend
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  • 91 replies
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Solved!! Screen saver mobile phone player navigator

I want to be able to control spotify from screen saver with out having to swipe away the screen saver to access spotify.

  • Newbie
  • I want to be able to control spotify from screen saver with out having to swipe away the screen saver to access spotify.
  • Liam
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  • Screen saver spotify control
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