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Solved!! 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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  • Sumit_Ghosh
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Superuser Contribution spotify doesn't work on phone but works on laptop

i have an android and did not have this issue till last year. i do use a vpn (wirevpn) on my phone but only for an hour or two a day. spotify doesn't work on it even when it is switched off. please help.

  • Casual Listener
  • i have an android and did not have this issue till last year. i do use a vpn (wirevpn) on my phone but only for an hour or two a day. spotify doesn't work on it even when it is switched off. please h...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not letting me change audio quality.

Even after changing every possible setting to allow to get unrestricted access to internet and battery , still Spotify is not letting me change the audio quality.

  • Visitor
  • Even after changing every possible setting to allow to get unrestricted access to internet and battery , still Spotify is not letting me change the audio quality.
  • MortenHannibal
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Superuser Contribution Performance issues. Player Screen.

DeviceGoogle Pixel 7Operating SystemAndroid 13 IssueSlowly the player screen opens.App is frustrating to use. Demo Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ax_1ejrQTTfK93JFZWOC7QmygAQDPZA/view?usp=drivesdk

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  • Device Google Pixel 7 Operating System Android 13   Issue Slowly the player screen opens. App is frustrating to use.   Demo Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ax_1ejrQTT...
  • Dmitry_S
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Superuser Contribution Music is muted when casting to Google TV

PlanPremiumDevice(Samsung Galaxy 9, Sony X90J Google TV My Question or IssueWhen I cast music to my new Smart TV visa my phone the musical always starts playing on mute by default. The volume on the tv is still at a normal level, you just can't hear ...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Device (Samsung Galaxy 9, Sony X90J Google TV   My Question or Issue When I cast music to my new Smart TV visa my phone the musical always starts playing on mute by de...
  • jacob4567
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Reinstalled, now app crashes on startup.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceAndroid LG K7Operating SystemAndroid Lollipop My Question or IssueI was just looking to fix a small bug and one solution said to reinstall the app, so I did just that. I was only able to log in to the app again, n...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Android LG K7 Operating System Android Lollipop   My Question or Issue I was just looking to fix a small bug and one solution said to reinstal...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify closes after a few seconds on kindle after opening

I tried to access my Spotify on my kindle fire (5th Gen) and it keeps closing after a few seconds after opening. I'm able to access my Spotify on both Computer and Android phone but not my kindle fire. Please help. Plan Free Device Kindle Fire Operat...

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  • I tried to access my Spotify on my kindle fire (5th Gen) and it keeps closing after a few seconds after opening. I'm able to access my Spotify on both Computer and Android phone but not my kindle fir...
  • flynnt1953
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Jam keeps interfering with family member's phone and vice versa.

PlanPremiumCountry USA DeviceGalaxy Note20 Ultra (mine), Hubby has a Galaxy 51Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue: When trying to play my playlist on my phone, the JAM feature starts playing my playlist on my husband's phone, even after turn...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device Galaxy Note20 Ultra (mine), Hubby has a Galaxy 51 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue:  When trying to play my playlist on my pho...
  • OldCatNewTracks
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Superuser Contribution viewing downloaded content shows all content after update

After the one of the most recent updates, when selecting the "Downloaded" category if I view any of my podcasts they will show the whole list of podcast episodes not just the downloaded ones, even in offline mode. This wasn't the case before and it s...

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  • After the one of the most recent updates, when selecting the "Downloaded" category if I view any of my podcasts they will show the whole list of podcast episodes not just the downloaded ones, even in...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Remove devices from plan

2 android phones on my plan died (wont charge anymore to be able to open) The 2 new phones I got, cannot go offline now due to device limits. How can I remove the app from the old phones if I can't turn them on??

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  • 2 android phones on my plan died (wont charge anymore to be able to open) The 2 new phones I got, cannot go offline now due to device limits. How can I remove the app from the old phones if I can't t...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution disconnect spotify from android app "clock"

When I set an alarm in CLOCK app. on my phone, spotify plays "Modern Wisdom" every time. I DO NOT WANT THIS. How can I make it stop?

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  • When I set an alarm in CLOCK app. on my phone, spotify plays "Modern Wisdom" every time. I DO NOT WANT THIS. How can I make it stop?
  • Joan
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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.

  • Visitor
  • 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...
  • AlejaR
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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...

  • Newbie
  • 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. ...
  • Eni
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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...
  • Joan
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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...
  • Dessi
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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...
  • Eni
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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 ...

  • Newbie
  • 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 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.

  • Casual Listener
  • 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. 
  • Dessi
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