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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 Bluetooth skipping tracks stopped working on Auto

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceGoogle Pixel 2 XLOperating SystemAndroid 11 + Android Auto (for phone screens) My Question or IssueFrom last update skipping tracks using bluetooth controller stopped working when Android Auto is running. Still working w...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Poland Device Google Pixel 2 XL Operating System Android 11 + Android Auto (for phone screens)   My Question or Issue From last update skipping tracks usin...
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Superuser Contribution Can't skip songs anymore on Android auto through car controls

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceGalaxy s8Operating SystemAndroid My car is a Civic 2013 My Question or IssueFor the past few months I haven't been able to skip songs on Spotify through my car controls, when using android auto. apple music works, though. I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Galaxy s8 Operating System Android   My car is a Civic 2013   My Question or Issue For the past few months I haven't been able to skip songs on Sp...
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System accent color on music player

On Android 11, music player is taking my system accent color, instead Spotify's background color.

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  • On Android 11, music player is taking my system accent color, instead Spotify's background color.
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Superuser Contribution Prefer cellular data when connected to wifi that blocks Spotify

My employer's wifi blocks Spotify, but I have an unlimited data plan, so I don't mind using cellular data to stream music. However, I do need my phone to be connected to their WiFi for other things. Is there any way to tell the Spotify app (or my pho...

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  • My employer's wifi blocks Spotify, but I have an unlimited data plan, so I don't mind using cellular data to stream music. However, I do need my phone to be connected to their WiFi for other things. ...
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth stutter and volume turning down

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceGoogle Pixel 3aOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhen using Spotify with Android 11, after a while bluetooth audio begins to stutter. Any energy optimizations for spotify are disabled. As soon as i turn on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Google Pixel 3a Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue When using Spotify with Android 11, after a while bluetooth audio begins to stutt...
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Superuser Contribution Casting no longer works/replaced with group sessions?

When I go to cast to Google cast devices I only get the group share screen seen below and can no longer cast to my speakers.  

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  • When I go to cast to Google cast devices I only get the group share screen seen below and can no longer cast to my speakers.     
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Superuser Contribution open.spotify.com URLs and spoti.fi URLs are leading to app.adjust.com error page

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceInfinix Smart 2Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueSpotify full-length URLs (open.spotify.com) and spoti.fi URLs are leading to app.adjust.com error page unless Spotify app is installed on the device. Is this a kno...

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  • Plan Free Country India Device Infinix Smart 2 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue Spotify full-length URLs (open.spotify.com) and spoti.fi URLs are leading to app.adjust...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts breaking Android Auto

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRAOperating SystemAndroid Version 11, One UI ver. 3 My Question or IssueI switched back to Spotify Premium strictly for the JRE podcast, I use a different player for all my other podcasts without i...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRA Operating System Android Version 11, One UI ver. 3   My Question or Issue I switched back to Spotify Premium strictly for t...
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Superuser Contribution I can't view the lyrics while the song is playing

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceSamsung (A70, S9+, Tab S7+)Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI just learned yesterday from a friend that Spotify has lyrics for some if not for most of the songs. When I've tried it with the same song, ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Philippines Device Samsung (A70, S9+, Tab S7+) Operating System Android 10    My Question or Issue I just learned yesterday from a friend that Spotify has lyr...
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Battery drain on Android, missing feature on Desktop

Dear Spotify,I would like to declaire a complaint considering mainly Spotify for Android.At first, to give a clear understanding, I enumerate the main details:Device: Samsung S8 (SM-950F, basically European model)Android Version: 9.0 PieSpotify appli...

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  • Dear Spotify, I would like to declaire a complaint considering mainly Spotify for Android. At first, to give a clear understanding, I enumerate the main details: Device: Samsung S8 (SM-950F, basic...
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Superuser Contribution no push/emails for new albums

CountryGermanyDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI dont get messanges for new albums and other stuff. At the settings all are on and i try to set them o...

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  • Country Germany Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I dont get messanges for n...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify crashing when connect to car via bluetooth

Spotify will not longer function when connect to my automobile via bluetooth. The app will just crash moments after launching. Other audio services will function when connected to vehicle bluetooth ie Pandora and youtube. Spotify functions without is...

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  • Spotify will not longer function when connect to my automobile via bluetooth. The app will just crash moments after launching.  Other audio services will function when connected to vehicle bluet...
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Superuser Contribution Play button not visible during dark mode for xiaomi mi 10T Pro

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  
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Superuser Contribution Problème d'affichage sur la barre d'état

 Bonjour,J'ai un problème d'affichage de spotify sur mon honor 9 lite : les boutons de navigation (play/pause ; passer la musique... ) na s'affiche plus dans la barre d'état. Cependant la notification elle est toujour présente avec la pochette de l'a...

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  •   Bonjour, J'ai un problème d'affichage de spotify sur mon honor 9 lite : les boutons de navigation (play/pause ; passer la musique... ) na s'affiche plus dans la barre d'état. Cependant la notific...
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Superuser Contribution Can't operate in Spotify with JBL Tune 225TWS headphone buttons.

Hey Guys I bought JBL Tune 225TWS headphones and using it with Huawei P20, but the controls of the headphones does not work with the Spotify. I can't Play/Pause/ Next song etc... Any suggestions?

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  • Hey Guys I bought JBL Tune 225TWS headphones and using it with Huawei P20, but the controls of the headphones does not work with the Spotify. I can't Play/Pause/ Next song etc...    ...
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Superuser Contribution App stopping when I press specific button

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceUlefone armour 6eOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueHi. I've recently got a new phone (ulefone armour 6e) and my Spotify worked fine for a week or so but then when I tried to click on the top left corner of the songs...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Ulefone armour 6e Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Hi. I've recently got a new phone (ulefone armour 6e) and my Spotify worked fine fo...
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Superuser Contribution Lyrics dont work

PlanPremiumCountryChileDevice(Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro)Operating System(Android 11) My Question or IssueI have spotify for many years my account is old, I realized that lirycs is only available in moderately new accounts, how is it possible wie they do not...

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  • Plan Premium Country Chile Device (Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro) Operating System (Android 11)   My Question or Issue I have spotify for many years my account is old, I realized that lirycs is o...
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Add Album To Queue Crashes When Offline

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceOnePlus 5Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueOn my device, when I am in offline mode, when I add a downloaded album to my queue the app immediately crashes. This issue does not occur when I am in online mode.

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device OnePlus 5 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue On my device, when I am in offline mode, when I add a downloaded album to my queue the app ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't edit playlist covers

PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemAndroid 10My Question or IssueI still can't edit playlist covers from the Android app.Is this feature still rolling out?

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue I still can't edit playlist covers from the Android app. Is this feature still rolling out?
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Your Library] ALBUM VACIO

Mis álbumes aparecen vacíos. Ya re instale la aplicación y el problema sigue igual.**bleep**

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  • Mis álbumes aparecen vacíos. Ya re instale la aplicación y el problema sigue igual.**bleep**
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