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Solved!! 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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Superuser Contribution Covers don't load

Album or playlist covers don't load on the first try some times

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  • Album or playlist covers don't load on the first try some times
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution App does not update and I can't play any song.

App does not update or allow me to play any song. It stays loading the Spotify initial screen and when i try to set any music to play, it simply remains loading for eternal time

  • Visitor
  • App does not update or allow me to play any song. It stays loading the Spotify initial screen and when i try to set any music to play, it simply remains loading for eternal time
  • Alex
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[Android][Other] Fix player controls delay

Player controls response with a slight delay on user input. Delay is between pressing control and actual reaction. It concerns play/pause button and forwarding the song. For example: you press "pause", after about 300-500ms (delay is different every ...

  • Visitor
  • Player controls response with a slight delay on user input.  Delay is between pressing control and actual reaction. It concerns play/pause button and forwarding the song. For example: you press ...
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Superuser Contribution [Android] Tapping on one of multiple artists always brings up the artist page of the first artist

DeviceFairphone 4 5GOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhen a song by multiple artists is playing and I'm tapping on any one of them to reach the artist page I always end up on the artist page of the first artist.I think I've seen this on...

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  • Device Fairphone 4 5G Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue When a song by multiple artists is playing and I'm tapping on any one of them to reach the artist page I always end...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Can't see any podcasts on my mobile app

Hi! I'm living in the UK but my account is part of a family account in Pakistan. I can't see any podcasts or search for them on Spotify. I'm not sure why that would be the case, if I open a link to a podcast that just takes me to the home page aswell

  • Visitor
  • Hi! I'm living in the UK but my account is part of a family account in Pakistan. I can't see any podcasts or search for them on Spotify. I'm not sure why that would be the case, if I open a link to a...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution I can't download podcast episodes unless they're in a custom playlist

I'm trying to download some episodes of the Mythology podcast to listen to while flying for a trip, but the Download button in the app never actually initiates a download of the episode. It only says it's added to My Episodes, and then I can't access...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm trying to download some episodes of the Mythology podcast to listen to while flying for a trip, but the Download button in the app never actually initiates a download of the episode. It only says...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution Canvas doesn't appear in the settings options.

Some months ago, out of nowhere, the canvas option just disappeared and I haven't been able to solve it. I have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running on Android 9.

  • Visitor
  • Some months ago, out of nowhere, the canvas option just disappeared and I haven't been able to solve it. I have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running on Android 9.
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution Music stops randomly

Everyday for the past 2 weeks I have had these issues on Spotify android:My music will stop for a few seconds, then resume. This will continue to happen every 30-45 seconds. The bar at the bottom that displays the song currently playing will disappea...

  • Newbie
  • Everyday for the past 2 weeks I have had these issues on Spotify android: My music will stop for a few seconds, then resume. This will continue to happen every 30-45 seconds. The bar at the bo...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Car audio buttons don't work with Spotify

Hello. I am using a Samsung S20 FE for my Spotify and every time I connect my phone via bluetooth to my car, the audio controls in the steering wheel work. But now they don't. The car doesn't seem to recognize the playlists, but it works just fine on...

  • Visitor
  • Hello. I am using a Samsung S20 FE for my Spotify and every time I connect my phone via bluetooth to my car, the audio controls in the steering wheel work. But now they don't. The car doesn't seem to...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify en mi parlante desde mi teléfono, y otras apps en mi teléfono

Quiero escuchar Spotify en mi parlante desde mi teléfono Android, y poder seguir reproduciendo en mi teléfono otras apps con sonido como Ig o YouTube sin dejar de ir Spotify en el parlante

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  • Quiero escuchar Spotify en mi parlante desde mi teléfono Android, y poder seguir reproduciendo en mi teléfono otras apps con sonido como Ig o YouTube sin dejar de ir Spotify en el parlante
  • Elena
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Can't turn music off.

After disconnecting from Bluetooth my app keeps playing but my device doesn't show the now playing screen.

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  • After disconnecting from Bluetooth my app keeps playing but my device doesn't show the now playing screen.
  • Taylith
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Superuser Contribution The Song currently playing isn't shown anymore

When I click on a song, it starts playing, but the display doesn't show it. I can only see my lists and go through my profile, but there's no information on the current song. So I can't even pause or go to the next one. I have to restart my phone, bu...

  • Newbie
  • When I click on a song, it starts playing, but the display doesn't show it. I can only see my lists and go through my profile, but there's no information on the current song. So I can't even pause or...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution In my Playlist songs I have already played keep showing in the up next section how do I fix

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution I'm paying for premium but its playing commercials. I changed phones recent

I'm paying for premium but its playing commercials. I changed phones recently. I've been a member for a couple years. I cant find my account

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  • I'm paying for premium but its playing commercials. I changed phones recently. I've been a member for a couple years. I cant find my account
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