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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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Superuser Contribution [Bug] Playback speed is not saved

Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Google Pixel 8 Operating System Android My ssue The playback speed for the podcast is being reset to 1x every time you open the app. Previously, the app would remember your setting and start playing the podcast at...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Google Pixel 8 Operating System Android   My ssue The playback speed for the podcast is being reset to 1x every time you open...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution [Podcasts] New Episodes feed is broken

When I scroll down my New Episodes feed to check what I've missed, at a certain point the entire feed disappears (it looks like everything gets pulled up to the top) and I'm left with a black screen. It will reset after several minutes, but every tim...

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  • When I scroll down my New Episodes feed to check what I've missed, at a certain point the entire feed disappears (it looks like everything gets pulled up to the top) and I'm left with a black screen....
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Superuser Contribution Galaxy Buds3

Hi,Just received my Buds3, connection with my phone is fine. Now i like to listen to music, Spotify reconize my Buds, is saying that im listing via my Buds, but the music is been playing by mij phone. In Settings i dont have the options Media shared ...

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  • Hi, Just received my Buds3, connection with my phone is fine. Now i like to listen to music, Spotify reconize my Buds, is saying that im listing via my Buds, but the music is been playing by mij pho...
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Superuser Contribution Remove "liked songs" playlist from app

How do I remove the "liked songs" playlist? It doesn't show up on the desktop, but shows up on my app. I have my playlists specifically organized, and I do not like, or want, this playlist to show!

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  • How do I remove the "liked songs" playlist? It doesn't show up on the desktop, but shows up on my app. I have my playlists specifically organized, and I do not like, or want, this playlist to show! ...
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Superuser Contribution Push notifications have stopped working on my phone for no apparent reason

I have push notifications turned on on my phone for new episodes of podcasts I follow, and up until last week they were working fine, I have just spent a long time for the second time in a week, on a support chat trying to troubleshoot why they have ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have push notifications turned on on my phone for new episodes of podcasts I follow, and up until last week they were working fine, I have just spent a long time for the second time in a week, on a...
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Superuser Contribution Playlists appear empty in the mobile app after switching plans

PlanSwitched to FreeCountryIndiaDeviceSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 14 - One UI 6.1 My Question or IssueI recently switched to the free plan from a Premium Individual plan earlier. I am moving to a different country and was planning...

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  • Plan Switched to Free Country India Device Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Operating System Android 14 - One UI 6.1   My Question or Issue I recently switched to the free plan from a Premium ...
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Superuser Contribution Songs stop and progress bar returns to start.

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice Samsung Galaxy A25Operating System Android My Question or IssueThis has been happening for the past few months. Songs will suddenly stop and the progress bar will go back to 0:01 second in. This usually happens on the final...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device  Samsung Galaxy A25 Operating System  Android   My Question or Issue This has been happening for the past few months. Songs will sudden...
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Superuser Contribution Music keeps playing when I disconnect from Bluetooth

During the last few days whenever I disconnect my phone from Bluetooth Spotify keeps playing the music. Using a Motorola Moto G54, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but this hasn't worked.

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  • During the last few days whenever I disconnect my phone from Bluetooth Spotify keeps playing the music. Using a Motorola Moto G54, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but this hasn't w...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Spotify blocks notification bar - no way to turn off

In one of the recent updates a 'now playing' appeared in the notification bar. How do I get rid of it permanently?It's there even if I turn off all notifications for Spotify. I can hide it if I long press it, but it comes back with the next song. It'...

  • Casual Listener
  • In one of the recent updates a 'now playing' appeared in the notification bar. How do I get rid of it permanently? It's there even if I turn off all notifications for Spotify. I can hide it if I lon...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to stop Spotify starting when I switch on Bluetooth?

I have Spotify installed on a Pixel 5, running Android 12 (standard build). Whenever I switch on Bluetooth, Spotify automatically starts playing. This has only started happening to me in the last month or so. When I switch my phone on in the morning,...

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  • I have Spotify installed on a Pixel 5, running Android 12 (standard build).   Whenever I switch on Bluetooth, Spotify automatically starts playing.  This has only started happening to me ...
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Superuser Contribution Songs stop and start when my Google Pixel 7 is locked.

I am getting increasingly frustrated. Over the last week my songs just start and stop playing randomly when my phone screen is locked or when it times out and locks itself. It entirely defeats the purpose of a music app. I have unpaired and repaired ...

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  • I am getting increasingly frustrated. Over the last week my songs just start and stop playing randomly when my phone screen is locked or when it times out and locks itself. It entirely defeats the pu...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify App for Android TV doesn't work

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDevicePhilips Full HD Android TVOperating SystemAndroid TV My Question or IssueThe Spotify app for Android TV is not working. Songs play for 8 seconds without sound and then skip to the next song, again without sound. Other...

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  • Plan Premium Country Argentina Device Philips Full HD Android TV Operating System Android TV   My Question or Issue The Spotify app for Android TV is not working. Songs play for 8 seco...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts skip forward and back ~10s

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePixel 7Operating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueWhen I listen to podcasts, the playback will occasionally skip back ~10 seconds and then skip forward ~10s later. The skips occur at the same timestamps when I replay th...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device Pixel 7 Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue When I listen to podcasts, the playback will occasionally skip back ~10 seconds and then skip...
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Superuser Contribution Smart shuffle does not create a new mix/shuffle order

Whenever I turn smart shuffle on, it does not generate a new shuffle order. It queues the exact same songs in the exact same order every time. Unlike regular shuffle which creates a new mix everytime it is turned off and on, smart shuffle queues the ...

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  • Whenever I turn smart shuffle on, it does not generate a new shuffle order. It queues the exact same songs in the exact same order every time. Unlike regular shuffle which creates a new mix everytime...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify causes significant battery drain on Pixel 8 Pro

Pixel 8 Pro, Android 14, Spotify Premium build 8.8.76.667, Sweden. Brand new phone and first day of use, and installed the app earlier today. Spotify has somehow managed to drain 38% (!) of battery with 4 minutes screen time and 4h 44 mins background...

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  • Pixel 8 Pro, Android 14, Spotify Premium build 8.8.76.667, Sweden.   Brand new phone and first day of use, and installed the app earlier today.  Spotify has somehow managed to drain 38% (...
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Superuser Contribution Android Auto - Playlists Not Up To Date When Selected

For the past month or two, I've been having an issue in which selecting a playlist (such as Release Radar or Discovery Weekly) within Android Auto is not updating and showing the current songs. It is stuck on the previous week. I have to go onto my p...

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  • For the past month or two, I've been having an issue in which selecting a playlist (such as Release Radar or Discovery Weekly) within Android Auto is not updating and showing the current songs. It is...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Inability to sign in on phone.

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceHonor X9b 5GOperating SystemMagicOS 8.0 My Question or IssueI've been trying to login to my Spotify account for a while, and looking up many tutorials on how to solve the issue, but most have not helped, so I'm coming...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Honor X9b 5G Operating System MagicOS 8.0   My Question or Issue I've been trying to login to my Spotify account for a while, and looking up many ...
  • Ivelina
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