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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 Changing song on Artist Page doesn't highlight correct song

PlanPremiumCountryThailandDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemAndroid 10 (One UI 2.0) My Question or IssueChanging song on Artist Page doesn't highlight correct song (actually doesn't change at all)1. Go on an Artist Page2. Tap song, this step will...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Android 10 (One UI 2.0)   My Question or Issue Changing song on Artist Page doesn't highlight correct song (...
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Superuser Contribution All liked songs are missing on Android app?

I recently (in the last week or two) tried to access my Liked Songs on my Android app but a message just shows up saying "Your liked songs will appear here". I tried liking new songs but the heart won't fill, indicating it is not liked. All of my lik...

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  • I recently (in the last week or two) tried to access my Liked Songs on my Android app but a message just shows up saying "Your liked songs will appear here". I tried liking new songs but the heart wo...
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Solved!! Hundreds of songs are randomly missing from Liked Songs on Android

PlanPremiumCountryUkraineDeviceOnePlus6TOperating SystemAndroid 10 (OxygenOS 10.3.5) My Question or IssueI'm new here and today I started moving to Spotify from another platform and got really frustrated about how inconsistent Spotify is.The main pro...

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  • Plan Premium Country Ukraine Device OnePlus6T Operating System Android 10 (OxygenOS 10.3.5)   My Question or Issue I'm new here and today I started moving to Spotify from another platf...
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can't return audio to device after casting

DevicePixel 3a and chromecast audio and Google home mini etc. Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueSince this morning's update of android app to version 8.5.76.962 When casting to another device, audio is ok. When changing cast to a differe...

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  •   Device Pixel 3a and chromecast audio and Google home mini etc.   Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Since this morning's update of android app to version 8.5....
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Half Of Songs Wont Play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceMotorola Moto e5 GoOperating SystemAndroid Oreo (8.1) My Question or IssueSomebody please help me. I have a problem where half of my songs play and the other half doesn't. For an example:Song plays, next song...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device Motorola Moto e5 Go Operating System Android Oreo (8.1)   My Question or Issue Somebody please help me. I have a problem where half of my...
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Lg thin Q

PlanPremium (family)CountryUSADeviceLG thin QOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI installed the Android app down in the corner it says get app but it's installed My husband's Android Pixel 3 phone has a library icon there.there are many acti...

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  •   Plan Premium (family) Country USA Device LG thin Q Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I installed the Android app down in the corner it says get app but it's insta...
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Garbled Podcast Sound

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceLG Stylo 4Operating SystemDon't rememebr My Question or IssueI am so annoyed with this at this point.I listen to the R/Slash podcast ALL THE TIME. Lately, however, when I attempt to listen to it the sound is chopp...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device LG Stylo 4 Operating System Don't rememebr    My Question or Issue I am so annoyed with this at this point. I listen to the R/Slash pod...
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Google Nest redeeming problem on Google store

Duo (owner of account)PremiumUK DevicePixel 2Operating SystemAndroid Oreo Had my email come through on 10th September to claim the google nest mini but when i go onto the google store to claim it its showing as charging me full price so not sure if i...

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  • Duo (owner of account) Premium UK   Device Pixel 2 Operating System Android Oreo   Had my email come through on 10th September to claim the google nest mini but when i go onto...
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Lyrics

PlanPremiumCountryUruguayDeviceSamsung J2 CoreOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My problem is that even if i have the app updated the lyrics on my account doesn't appear. I logged with mi mother's account on my phone becouse she has the lyrics and they ap...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Uruguay Device Samsung J2 Core Operating System Android Oreo   My problem is that even if i have the app updated the lyrics on my account doesn't appea...
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Spotify closes when you click to close all minimized apps

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceSamsung Galaxy 8+Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhen you close all open tabs on Android devices while listening to music, Spotify also closes, causing playback to stop ... this is very annoying ... Other m...

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  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device Samsung Galaxy 8+ Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue When you close all open tabs on Android devices while listening to music, Spotify...
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Impossible de ce connecter à mon compte spotify sur android

PlanFreeDeviceredmi note 9 Bonjour, je n'arrive pas à me connecter sur mon android, j'ai ce message "Vous êtes en mode hors connexion.vérifiez votre connexion, puis réessayez"j'ai essayer en WIFI ainsi qu'en 4G mais c'est le même problème.J'ai réussi...

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  • Plan Free Device redmi note 9   Bonjour, je n'arrive pas à me connecter sur mon android, j'ai ce message "Vous êtes en mode hors connexion.vérifiez votre connexion, puis réessayez" j'ai es...
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Superuser Contribution I have a Samsung Galaxy A50. Why is the music I have down loaded not showing up under My Files?

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,e...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macb...
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new layout I don't have back (previous song button)

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevice(PX5 Car unit)Operating System(Android 10) My Question or IssueHello In old layout I have home library etc on the bottom and all works great. Now its move to the left and I don't have previous song button. How to change ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device (PX5 Car unit) Operating System (Android 10)   My Question or Issue Hello In old layout I have home library etc on the bottom and all works grea...
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Superuser Contribution Premium - Accidentally disliked song in Daily Mix

I know many others have had issues with it, but I was wondering if Spotify's developers have implemented any solutions yet? Everything I've found seemed to be from last year.

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  • I know many others have had issues with it, but I was wondering if Spotify's developers have implemented any solutions yet? Everything I've found seemed to be from last year.
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Chromebook SD storage option not visible

Asus Chromebook Flip C433 with latest Chrome OS. Have Premium Plan Spotify subscription. My Question or Issue I can no longer see the option to use the SD card or internal memory under the Other setting in Spotify. This worked the first time however,...

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  • Asus Chromebook Flip C433 with latest Chrome OS.  Have Premium Plan Spotify subscription.   My Question or Issue   I can no longer see the option to use the SD card or interna...
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth problem music playback

if you get a call while streaming audio to a Bluetooth headset or in another device, like stereocar, speaker, music stops as expected, but then playback fails after the call has been ended. You need to reboot in most cases in order to get back music ...

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  •     if you get a call while streaming audio to a Bluetooth headset or in another device, like stereocar, speaker, music stops as expected, but then playback fails after the call has been...
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Superuser Contribution Poor Audio Quality When Using Wired Headphones

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceNokia 7.2Operating SystemAndroid 9/10Spotify App Version8.5.57.1164 My Question or IssueI have been experiencing an intermittent issue with the audio quality from Spotify. Initially I thought it was an issue with ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Nokia 7.2 Operating System Android 9/10 Spotify App Version 8.5.57.1164   My Question or Issue I have been experiencing an intermittent issu...
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Can't play music if bad network

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProOperating SystemAndroid 9 - MIUI 11 My Question or IssueSituation :- When network (mobile provider or WiFi) is good, Spotify is good. When no network (or Airplane mode), Spotify is good also (obvio...

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  • Plan Premium Country France Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Operating System Android 9 - MIUI 11   My Question or Issue Situation : - When network (mobile provider or WiFi) is good, Sp...
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Whole phone freezes when Spotify is downloading

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProOperating SystemAndroid 9 - MIUI 11 My Question or IssueSince a while now, I've been having regular issues when starting Spotify on my android smartphone. Behavior when it happens :- When Spotify s...

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  • Plan Premium Country France Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Operating System Android 9 - MIUI 11   My Question or Issue Since a while now, I've been having regular issues when starting ...
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Superuser Contribution Won´t play audio on BMW i3

I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi Note 10 ( running Andriod 9) and when I connect to my BMW i3 with Bluetooth I don’t get any sound when playing Spotify.It works with other apps such as Youtube, Acast etc. The settings for “audio” is ON. As soon as I try...

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  • I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi Note 10 ( running Andriod 9) and when I connect to my BMW i3 with Bluetooth I don’t get any sound when playing Spotify. It works with other apps such as Youtube, A...
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