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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...

Amayy
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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...

Daniel
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Daniel
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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...

Plaguedoctor
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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
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shahn321
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Bug report: Unable to dismiss currently listening to in notifications

As per title, I am unable to dismiss "Currently listening to [song name]" on my device. If I pull down the notification panel, the same song is permanently listed. If I force close your app, the song is still listed. I am on a Oneplus 6T and there's ...

montylfp
Casual Listener
As per title, I am unable to dismiss "Currently listening to [song name]" on my device. If I pull down the notification panel, the same song is permanently listed. If I force close your app, the song...
2021-12-02 7:17:15 AM
2021-12-02 7:25:08 AM
montylfp
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Music Discussion

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution New lyrics feature should highlight only the current lyric row being played

The new lyrics feature is great. However it's a bit confusing the way the spotify UX chose to highlight the lyrics (Android app not sure about IOS). All the previous played lyrics and the current one (line of text) are the same color. This is very co...

brainstormer42
Regular
The new lyrics feature is great. However it's a bit confusing the way the spotify UX chose to highlight the lyrics (Android app not sure about IOS). All the previous played lyrics and the current one...
2021-11-26 10:38:23 PM
2021-12-01 10:37:55 AM
Alex
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Superuser Contribution Android TV control chromecast

I like to use my Android TV to control the music streamed to my chromecast. I can do this from my phone but not from the TV app.

BurningWheels
Regular
I like to use my Android TV to control the music streamed to my chromecast. I can do this from my phone but not from the TV app.
2020-05-04 9:53:55 AM
2021-12-01 7:12:22 AM
BurningWheels
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Other] Miniplayer Not available

(To clarify this is on my chromebook) I reinstalled the app after it was skipping my songs and that got fixed but there's currently no miniplayer. I was wondering if this is a problem or if it's intentional.

Swagbro809
Newbie
(To clarify this is on my chromebook) I reinstalled the app after it was skipping my songs and that got fixed but there's currently no miniplayer. I was wondering if this is a problem or if it's inte...
2021-11-29 7:01:13 PM
2021-11-30 12:57:58 AM
MafeG
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Superuser Contribution podcasts

I often listen to podcasts around the house, and I connect bluetooth earbuds as too not disturb others. Video podcasts will only play audio when connected via bluetooth. Please allow the video to play when connected via bluetooth, as every other comp...

ssslowww
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I often listen to podcasts around the house, and I connect bluetooth earbuds as too not disturb others. Video podcasts will only play audio when connected via bluetooth. Please allow the video ...
2021-11-28 7:25:02 PM
2021-11-29 8:57:22 PM
Eni
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Superuser Contribution Morning Alarm Won't Shuffle

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceSamsung Galaxy FE 5GOperating SystemAndriod 10 My Question or IssueI've grown tired of waking up to the same song over and over every morning.I've tried searching for solutions posted by other users with no luck.Turning on sh...

ZivH
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Plan Premium Country Device Samsung Galaxy FE 5G Operating System Andriod 10 My Question or Issue I've grown tired of waking up to the same song over and over every mo...
2020-12-03 11:28:53 PM
2021-11-29 8:49:18 PM
ipetrushevskiy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify wont open playlists or artists or albums

I can't listen neither to playlists I have created/Spotify have created/artist playlists or even songs from certain artists. It's like my Spotify only allows nu old playlists which have been downloaded before. However my Spotify dont update my liked ...

misseide
Newbie
I can't listen neither to playlists I have created/Spotify have created/artist playlists or even songs from certain artists. It's like my Spotify only allows nu old playlists which have been download...
2021-11-28 4:35:29 PM
2021-11-29 5:09:28 PM
MafeG
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[Android][Premium] Sort by Date Added feature is missing.

Title.It's been missing for more than a month and I hoped an update would fix/bring it but to no avail. So is there any plan to bring it back or not?

ManuPatton
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Title. It's been missing for more than a month and I hoped an update would fix/bring it but to no avail. So is there any plan to bring it back or not?
2021-11-16 7:17:52 AM
2021-11-27 12:51:46 AM
dinomight
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Spotify app lacking features - not showing discover weekly, release radar and what's new bell icon

I am a premium subscriber using Spotify on my android phone. I am unable to find discover weekly and release radar playlists on my app. I looked for them in the discover section as well as on every possible location of the app. My app also doesn't sh...

Sriyudh
Newbie
I am a premium subscriber using Spotify on my android phone. I am unable to find discover weekly and release radar playlists on my app. I looked for them in the discover section as well as on every p...
2021-09-26 9:18:52 AM
2021-11-27 12:43:26 AM
dinomight
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Music bar still old

Hi! I am on Premium Family, and I'm the only one getting the old music bar... And yes, I have checked for updates and it's on the latest version. Can someone help me get the new version? Thanks!

AryanjitJassal
Newbie
Hi! I am on Premium Family, and I'm the only one getting the old music bar... And yes, I have checked for updates and it's on the latest version. Can someone help me get the new version? Thanks!
2021-11-24 8:18:08 AM
2021-11-27 12:38:56 AM
dinomight
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Superuser Contribution Artist list in offline disappears.

PlanFree/PremiumCountryRussiaDeviceSamsung Galaxy A5 2017Android 8The tab with the artists I am subscribed to turns out to be empty if the application was closed, unused for some time, then launched without access to the network or in offline mode. R...

Djeraa
Music Fan
Plan Free/Premium Country Russia Device Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Android 8 The tab with the artists I am subscribed to turns out to be empty if the application was closed, unused for some time, ...
2021-02-09 6:44:14 PM
2021-11-27 9:15:35 PM
hector373
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot open any songs in my account

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceSamsung Galaxy J7 CoreOperating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhen i download the Spotify Mobile app, everythings seems normal but when i click to any kind of playlist it's just gets stuck in the loading screen. I ...

Deniztrkc
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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Samsung Galaxy J7 Core Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue When i download the Spotify Mobile app, everythings seems normal but when i ...
2021-11-20 7:36:51 PM
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Jeremy
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Lyrics are incorrectly matched [Bug]

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceOnePlus 9 ProOperating SystemAndroid versión 11 My Question or IssueWhen I was listening to music earlier, I found that my lyrics for "Diamonds" by POESY was actually showing the lyrics to "Diamonds" by Rihanna. T...

noanje
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device OnePlus 9 Pro Operating System Android versión 11 My Question or Issue When I was listening to music earlier, I found that my lyrics for "Di...
2021-11-26 2:47:06 AM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Ads

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy 10eOperating System Android Oreo My Question or IssueI'll get an ad with the 30 minutes free tag, but after the ad it will play a second one without the tag and I won't get any time at all without ads.

Homie_Haviar
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Plan Free Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy 10e Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue I'll get an ad with the 30 minutes free tag, but after the ad ...
2021-11-25 10:31:49 PM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth does not work

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceSamsung Galaxy A12Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueBluetooth. Spotify states on the app that it's playing through my Bluetooth device. Is it? NO! I've tried:-Restarting my phone-Disconnecting all other devices-Loo...

QualterZam
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Device Samsung Galaxy A12 Operating System Android My Question or Issue Bluetooth. Spotify states on the app that it's playing through my Bluetooth device. Is...
2021-11-25 6:41:38 PM
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MafeG
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Shuffle follows similar "paths", repeats songs.

PremiumUKDeviceOnePlus 7 Pro, Google Home Mini, BT speaker. My Question or IssueI have a playlist with 2,500+ songs, but recently I've found the shuffle function is far from random. Most songs haven't once come up in around a month of regular (3-4h a...

Goldie643
Newbie
Premium UK Device OnePlus 7 Pro, Google Home Mini, BT speaker. My Question or Issue I have a playlist with 2,500+ songs, but recently I've found the shuffle function is far from random. ...
2020-09-16 3:36:54 PM
2021-11-26 2:48:56 PM
wohfab
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Superuser Contribution No internet connection yet my songs download just fine

Spotify will show a no internet connection message while I'm connected to my working wifi. I can't find new playlists or search for new songs. When I re downloaded the app, I could only sign in using data, or else I'd be stuck on the logo screen. Onc...

Kike1903
Casual Listener
Spotify will show a no internet connection message while I'm connected to my working wifi. I can't find new playlists or search for new songs. When I re downloaded the app, I could only sign in using...
2021-11-25 7:16:03 AM
2021-11-26 1:18:24 PM
Jeremy
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I can't receive recent UI update yet.

PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceHUAWEI Mate 20 ProOperating SystemAndroid 10 / EMUI 11 My Question or IssueI already tried: log in & out, device restart, deleting cache, and reinstall. Since I really like looks of new mini player, so I want to apply the...

shimesaba
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Plan Premium Country Japan Device HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Operating System Android 10 / EMUI 11 My Question or Issue I already tried: log in & out, device restart, deleting cache,&nbs...
2021-11-21 5:11:46 AM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect not finding that one speaker.

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandDeviceRedmi note 8tOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueHello, my Spotify doesn't want to find a specific device in Spotify connect. I just checked and my colleague can find the speaker without any issue. Connect...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Netherland Device Redmi note 8t Operating System Android 11 My Question or Issue Hello, my Spotify doesn't want to find a specific device in Spotify conn...
2021-11-18 10:14:56 AM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Track info update stops

Premium Duo DeviceOneplus 3T A3003Operating System(Android 9 - Oxygen OS 9.0.6) When I use the spotify client in the car with bluetooth connection to the car radio, the track info update on the car display stops when I press the track change buttons....

Sparheld
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Premium Duo Device Oneplus 3T A3003 Operating System (Android 9 - Oxygen OS 9.0.6) When I use the spotify client in the car with bluetooth connection to the car radio, the track ...
2021-09-18 8:30:10 PM
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ivanortiz20211125
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