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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No lock screen options

DeviceRealme 7 5g Operating SystemAndroid 10 (Realme UI) My Question or IssueI am trying to get Spotify to appear on my lock screen. The system "music" app does appear on my lock screen and I've attached a screenshot of the settings. In comparison th...

Elestano9
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Device Realme 7 5g Operating System Android 10 (Realme UI) My Question or Issue I am trying to get Spotify to appear on my lock screen. The system "music" app does appear on my l...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify glitching and then crashing

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceOppo r11sOperating SystemColor OS My Question or IssueEver since a patch that was released on tuesday my spotify is constantly crashing. I will be listening to music and after a few songs it will all of a sudden stop ...

goodypaka
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Plan Premium Country Australia Device Oppo r11s Operating System Color OS My Question or Issue Ever since a patch that was released on tuesday my spotify is constantly crashing. I wi...
2021-03-25 8:11:40 AM
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[Android][Playlists] For the love of God, please stop forgetting to autoshuffle my playlists

If I'm not following posting guidelines then please forgive me, I don't have time to learn all of the guidelines and Spotify makes it mighty difficult to provide feedback unless you post on these forums, which is another idea on what needs to be fixe...

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If I'm not following posting guidelines then please forgive me, I don't have time to learn all of the guidelines and Spotify makes it mighty difficult to provide feedback unless you post on these for...
2021-03-26 6:59:50 AM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify plays on both phone and computer at the same time on 8.6+

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy S21+Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueToday, I created a new account, and added it under a Duo Plan Membership. I downloaded the Desktop app, and the Mobile app, and for some reason, I'm able to ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy S21+ Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Today, I created a new account, and added it under a Duo Plan Membership. I...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Like button likes the song but doesn't add it to Liked songs

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceSamsung Galaxy S9Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 I recently started to use Spotify again after around quite a lot years using the recently closed Google Play and I'm finding quite a lot of struggles the service, but I will le...

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Plan Premium Country Spain Device Samsung Galaxy S9 Operating System Android 9.0 I recently started to use Spotify again after around quite a lot years using the recently closed Googl...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast ending prematurely

Listening to a podcast with talk and music (60 Songs That Explain the 90s) that has podcast discussion followed by a Spotify song. The talk portion of the podcast ends prematurely and goes right into the song. This is a recent problem that wasn't hap...

Mdmnd9294
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Listening to a podcast with talk and music (60 Songs That Explain the 90s) that has podcast discussion followed by a Spotify song. The talk portion of the podcast ends prematurely and goes right into...
2021-03-24 6:04:43 PM
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Superuser Contribution Phone won't connect to spotify app on car headunit

Phone: Samsung J7 (2016)Headunit: Pioneer AVH-3100DAB (installed in 2019)Ever since installing the unit, using the Spotify app has been no problem to use until a few weeks ago. It refuses to connect or see the phone when trying to use the app, but us...

Mr-Scrub
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Phone: Samsung J7 (2016) Headunit: Pioneer AVH-3100DAB (installed in 2019) Ever since installing the unit, using the Spotify app has been no problem to use until a few weeks ago. It refuses ...
2021-03-16 12:52:08 PM
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Superuser Contribution Playlists not showing on galaxy 3 watch

Plan PremiumCountry Uk Operating SystemGalaxy watch 3/ galaxy s20 ultra My Question or IssueWhen opening app on my watch only a small number of my playlists are shown.Even deleting/ reinstalling does not work, it is always the same playlists shown an...

guyster1969
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Plan Premium Country Uk Operating System Galaxy watch 3/ galaxy s20 ultra My Question or Issue When opening app on my watch only a small number of my playlists are shown. E...
2021-03-24 4:37:43 PM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify draining my mobile data even when the cellular download is turned off

Hi, I have and issue with Spotify in my phone for some months. The application stared to drain my mobile data in large quantities even when I'm listening only to downloaded albums and having cellular download option turned off. I have Nokia 7 Plus ru...

pavol_droba
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Hi, I have and issue with Spotify in my phone for some months. The application stared to drain my mobile data in large quantities even when I'm listening only to downloaded albums and having...
2021-03-24 10:48:42 AM
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Superuser Contribution Sharing to instagram stories opens up camera

PlanPremiumCountryLithuaniaDeviceHuawei P20 ProOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueHello, so with the latest update, I cannot share my music to instagram stories anymore. Whenever I hit share button, it opens up camera for stories but not ...

Laurynasgy
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Plan Premium Country Lithuania Device Huawei P20 Pro Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue Hello, so with the latest update, I cannot share my music to instagram stories a...
2021-03-24 9:40:13 AM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify cannot share instagram stories

PlanPremiumCountry Germany DeviceSamsung Galaxy S20 FEOperating SystemAndroid 11, One ui 3.1 My Question or IssueHello, I've got a new Android phone recently and now the function to share songs/playlists from Spotify does not work. Under sharing I ca...

Korinna
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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Operating System Android 11, One ui 3.1 My Question or Issue Hello, I've got a new Android phone recen...
2021-03-24 8:06:09 AM
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Spotify cannot share Instagram stories

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Müzikler inmiyor

PlanPremiumÜlkeTürkiyecihaz(Xiaomi mi5)Çalış sistemiAndroid 8.0 Premium kullanıcısıyımSon güncellemeyi yaptıktan sonra program kitaplığa eklediğim müzikleri indirmemeye başladı.Kitaplığımdaki bir çok müzik şuan yüklü değil sorunumun bir an önce düzel...

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Plan Premium Ülke Türkiye cihaz (Xiaomi mi5) Çalış sistemi Android 8.0 Premium kullanıcısıyım Son güncellemeyi yaptıktan sonra program kitaplığa eklediğim müzikleri indirmeme...
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[Android][Developer] Spotify keeps crashing

When I'm running or working and keep Spotify playing while my phone is locked after about 4 or 5 songs, the app crashes. I have to then stop what I'm doing, open my phone, open the app again. Anyone else having this problem?

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When I'm running or working and keep Spotify playing while my phone is locked after about 4 or 5 songs, the app crashes. I have to then stop what I'm doing, open my phone, open the app again. A...
2021-03-20 6:06:06 PM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify does not work on lg velvet

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceLG Velvet 5G 2020Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueJust bought an LG velvet 5G and every app is working perfectly except for Spotify. Reinstalled it about 10 times and tried multiple accounts, but nothi...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device LG Velvet 5G 2020 Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue Just bought an LG velvet 5G and every app is working perfec...
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Superuser Contribution BMW Connected Integration

BMW spotify integration with idrive was removed last summer.I'm currently running an old version of spotify to keep it working, which i fear will eventually stop working.Any plans to bring bmw integration back, or even why it was removed in the first...

Declanh
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BMW spotify integration with idrive was removed last summer. I'm currently running an old version of spotify to keep it working, which i fear will eventually stop working. Any plans t...
2021-03-23 10:59:23 AM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't connect to Google Home Mini

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceOnePlus 6Operating SystemAndroid OreoSpotify Version8.5.11.762 My Question or IssueIn the last two days, I've been unable to connect to a Google Home speaker or Chromecast Audio. I tap the Spotify Connect icon, select my Goo...

joshyftw
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Plan Premium Country UK Device OnePlus 6 Operating System Android Oreo Spotify Version 8.5.11.762 My Question or Issue In the last two days, I've been unable to connect to ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Downloads all disappear on app shutdown

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceBlu vivo xi+Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 My Question or IssueNone of my downloaded songs remain after I shut down and restart the app. This is a new problem as I had the exact same phone with zero issues and replaced it after...

Arclighrzero
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Plan Premium Country US Device Blu vivo xi+ Operating System Android 8.1 My Question or Issue None of my downloaded songs remain after I shut down and restart the app. This is a new ...
2021-03-21 4:34:15 PM
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Solved!! Recently played songs

Where can I find them?

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Where can I find them?
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Listening History On Mobile Devices

Can't seem to find History on my Android device, running 3.1.0.1117 any ideas?

steven020
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Can't seem to find History on my Android device, running 3.1.0.1117 any ideas?
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Superuser Contribution Phone Volume locking at max when playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceBlu Vivo xi+Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 My Question or IssueWhen I'm in or out of the app with a song playing the phone volume locks at maximum and no matter how much I try to turn it down and keep it down it locks back at m...

Arclighrzero
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Plan Premium Country US Device Blu Vivo xi+ Operating System Android 8.1 My Question or Issue When I'm in or out of the app with a song playing the phone volume locks at maximum and ...
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