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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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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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How to avoid Spotify to try to open mp3 files?

Hello. I'm using android and when I download a mp3 file and try to open it, Spotify is the default app (I never chose it), and it can't play it.How can I do to unlink mp3 files with Spotify? I wan't to use the default sound player of my phone.

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  • Hello. I'm using android and when I download a mp3 file and try to open it, Spotify is the default app (I never chose it), and it can't play it. How can I do to unlink mp3 files with Spotify? I wan'...
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Superuser Contribution Duo Plan advertising won't close

PlanPremium IndividualCountryPolandDevice/OSSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS), Android 14, One UI 6.1, Google security patch level: 1 October 2024 Issue has been started today. It looks like this:Open a Spotify appStart playing some musicSwitch ...

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  • Plan Premium Individual Country Poland Device/OS Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS), Android 14, One UI 6.1, Google security patch level: 1 October 2024   Issue has been started today...
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Superuser Contribution Problemas de reprodução via Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceXiaomi MI A3Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or Issue90 % das vezes que conecto o dispositivo para reproduzir em aparelhos via bluetooth. A música é executada porém não é possível ouvir tocar nos aparelhos conectad...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Xiaomi MI A3 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue 90 % das vezes que conecto o dispositivo para reproduzir em aparelhos via bluetooth. ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to share songs or view lyrics in latest beta.

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceSamsung Fold 5Operating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueSince the last 2 beta updates on Android, I have been unable to view lyrics or share any content on mobile. I have verified that lyrics are available on desktop. S...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Samsung Fold 5 Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue Since the last 2 beta updates on Android, I have been unable to view lyrics or share an...
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Piosenki same się przełączają na moim telewizorze

model urządzenia: samsung Q67AA 43mój problem: Spotify od zawsze dziwnie mi działo na tym telewizorze tzn. piosenka przez 10 pierwszych sekund nie leciała (tylko ten pasek się poruszał) i potem normalnie wracał dźwięk. Z czasem się do tego przyzwycza...

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  • model urządzenia: samsung Q67AA 43 mój problem: Spotify od zawsze dziwnie mi działo na tym telewizorze tzn. piosenka przez 10 pierwszych sekund nie leciała (tylko ten pasek się poruszał) i pote...
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Superuser Contribution Chromebook cannot download songs to SD Card

PlanFree/PremiumCountryHong KongDeviceLenovo ChromebookOperating SystemChrome OS My Question or IssueI have a new Chromebook, and want to store downloaded songs onto an external SD card. I have changed storage permissions in Android settings. But in ...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Hong Kong Device Lenovo Chromebook Operating System Chrome OS   My Question or Issue I have a new Chromebook, and want to store downloaded songs onto an exter...
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Superuser Contribution Song listed in album but link is greyed out

Mr and mrs smith album(the actual vocal version) has a song by Alana D, baby bay listed but you cant play it. Several others on the album are also unavailable. Is this some weird loss of license on spotify?

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  • Mr and mrs smith album(the actual vocal version) has a song by Alana D, baby bay listed but you cant play it. Several others on the album are also unavailable. Is this some weird loss of license on s...
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Superuser Contribution When I look through new podcast episodes, I am brought back to top of list after opening an episode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceGoogle Pixel 3aOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueI like to browse through the latest episodes of all my subscribed podcasts (by going to "your library" then "podcasts" and then scrolling through "episodes") ever...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Google Pixel 3a Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue I like to browse through the latest episodes of all my subscribed podcasts (by going t...
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Superuser Contribution Vibration feedback is missing for swipe to queue and scroll bar

There is no tactile vibration feedback when swiping to add a song to the queue, selecting songs already in the queue, or interacting with the scroll bar.The only vibration feedback present in the app occurs when tapping the plus button to add a song ...

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  • There is no tactile vibration feedback when swiping to add a song to the queue, selecting songs already in the queue, or interacting with the scroll bar. The only vibration feedback present in the...
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Superuser Contribution On my Spotify app and browser, I can't view any pages other than the search

I am trying to play Spotify on a Chromebook. I can play from the 'My Library' navbar, and from the small icon when I search a playlist or album, but whenever I click on an artist, playlist, album, podcast, my profile, or any other page, the page says...

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  • I am trying to play Spotify on a Chromebook. I can play from the 'My Library' navbar, and from the small icon when I search a playlist or album, but whenever I click on an artist, playlist, album, po...
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Superuser Contribution Daily Mixes are gone with new UI update

The new UI update on mobile has ruined the music experience for me. The daily mixes have been my go to for a while and now they are gone.

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  • The new UI update on mobile has ruined the music experience for me. The daily mixes have been my go to for a while and now they are gone. 
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Solved!! Still no AI Playlists

As the title says, I still don't have AI playlists. Fully upgraded Android Galazy S22 Ultra, Spotify version is 8.9.78.513, I'm in the US, have had Spotify Premium Family since 2015, App has been completely uninstalled and reinstalled (Yay for having...

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  • As the title says, I still don't have AI playlists. Fully upgraded Android Galazy S22 Ultra, Spotify version is 8.9.78.513, I'm in the US, have had Spotify Premium Family since 2015, App has been com...
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Superuser Contribution songs will not play in app on phone

I have android phone. When I'm on Spotify app under playlist roughly 50% of the songs listed will not play. when I click on song the pop up says this track isn't available on your phone?

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  • I have android phone. When I'm on Spotify app under playlist roughly 50% of the songs listed will not play. when I click on song the pop up says this track isn't available on your phone?
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Superuser Contribution How do I get the cover art of a song to appear when In sharing on WhatsApp?

When I'm sharing a link to a song on WhatsApp messenger no cover art shows upPlan: Premium Device: Galaxy S22 Ultra Android Version: 14

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  • When I'm sharing a link to a song on WhatsApp messenger no cover art shows up Plan: Premium Device: Galaxy S22 Ultra Android Version: 14
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Superuser Contribution Video Podcasts will not play in car when connected on bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy S10+Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI've noticed when connected to my car via bluetooth (no android auto), the video part of any podcast will not load. The audio will work, but it seems the vid...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy S10+ Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue I've noticed when connected to my car via bluetooth (no android auto), the video ...
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Superuser Contribution How do I stop Android from detecting I'm using Spotify on another device

When I play Spotify on a desktop or laptop computer or smart speaker, my phone detects it and shows it as the now playing thing on my phone. I don't want it to do this. I could understand it if I opened the app, but it does it regardless. Is there a ...

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  • When I play Spotify on a desktop or laptop computer or smart speaker, my phone detects it and shows it as the now playing thing on my phone. I don't want it to do this.   I could understand it...
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Superuser Contribution "Get the Best Experience on Android 12..." Pop Up

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceGalaxy Note 20 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueI keep getting a pop up that says "Get the best Spotify experience on Android 12...Allow Bluetooth". I don't necessarily see a reason to allow bluetooth sinc...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue I keep getting a pop up that says "Get the best Spotify experience on Android 12....
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Out of offline devices

I only have 2 phones and a watch for my Spotify but can only download my playlists on one device . I've never had any problems until recently

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  • I only have 2 phones and a watch for my Spotify but can only download my playlists on one device . I've never had any problems until recently
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Superuser Contribution Podcast section not loading after plan change

A few days ago I upgraded my account from the basic Duo to the family premium, and since then my wife (who was and continues to be registered to my household on Spotify) has not been able to access the podcast section of the Spotify app from the land...

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  • A few days ago I upgraded my account from the basic Duo to the family premium, and since then my wife (who was and continues to be registered to my household on Spotify) has not been able to access t...
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Superuser Contribution Hello! I WANT TO PLAY A TRACK FROM MY ALBUM ON MY PHONE

I WANT TO PLAY A TRACK FROM MY ALBUM ON MY PHONE. BUT THE *BLEEP* END INCLUDES MUSIC IN THE COMPUTER HEADPHONES. I'M NOT AN IDIOT I PRESSED THE DEVICE SELECTION BUTTON BUT WHEN SELECTING A PHONE NOTHING HAPPENS ON THE PHONE AND ON THE PC ALSO

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  • I WANT TO PLAY A TRACK FROM MY ALBUM ON MY PHONE. BUT THE *BLEEP* END INCLUDES MUSIC IN THE COMPUTER HEADPHONES. I'M NOT AN IDIOT I PRESSED THE DEVICE SELECTION BUTTON BUT WHEN SELECTING A PHONE NOTH...
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