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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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Sony Android TV does not show lyrics animore

Plan PremiumCountry DeviceMany, One Sony Android TVOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueLyrics had show for months, not anymore

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device Many, One Sony Android TV Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Lyrics had show for months, not anymore
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Solved!! Problemas com a área de informações

PlanoPremium PaísBrasilDispositivoRedmi note 8 proSistema operacionalAndroid 9 Minha pergunta ou problemaQuando aperto nos três pontinhos de qualquer lugar no aplicativo, seja de uma música ou playlist, o aplicativo trava e não faz mais nada. Então é...

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  •   Plano Premium  País Brasil Dispositivo Redmi note 8 pro Sistema operacional Android 9   Minha pergunta ou problema Quando aperto nos três pontinhos de qualquer lugar no ap...
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Superuser Contribution Unknown Device can't be logged out

This is the 3rd time i have to change my password and sign out everywhere.there are 2 unknown people in my family premium account and i've successfully kick them out, however the sign out everywhere doesn't log out an unknown device can anyone help m...

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  • This is the 3rd time i have to change my password and sign out everywhere. there are 2 unknown people in my family premium account and i've successfully kick them out, however the sign out everywher...
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Waze (and Android Auto / Maps) connections intermittent

PlanPremiumCountryThailand (also Europe)DeviceAndroid car head unit Generic Operating SystemAndroid 7.1Just purchased an android head unit as I love how spotify and Waze (or Android Auto) integrates using my phone as a GPS.. Android unit appears to w...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand (also Europe) Device Android car head unit Generic  Operating System Android 7.1 Just purchased an android head unit as I love how spotify and Waze (or An...
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Last.fm no longer scrobbling?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceLaptop/Pixel 4Operating SystemAndroid 10/Windows 10 My Question or IssueNoticed after updating yesterday my last.fm account is no longer scrobbling. Losing this feature would devastate me as I have almost 15 years of data....

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device Laptop/Pixel 4 Operating System Android 10/Windows 10   My Question or Issue Noticed after updating yesterday my last.fm account is no longer sc...
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Superuser Contribution See more button is unresponsive so I cannot see individual songs in an album

Spoiler (Highlight to read) PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceMotorola G5+Operating SystemAndriod 8.1.0 My Question or IssueI have been trying to contact someone or make a post about a problem for 2 weeks but nobody has helped me. Spotify's poor cust...

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  •   Plan Free Country United States Device Motorola G5+ Operating System Andriod 8.1.0   My Question or Issue I have been trying to contact someone or make a post about a problem f...
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Superuser Contribution No Sound in Android TV

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceMi TV Operating SystemAndroid 9 hi, my mi tv is connected to an AV receiver via S / PDIF (LWL), since a few days Spotify Sound has been playing more and not being able to control properly. uninstall TV Reboot and back on TV s...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Mi TV  Operating System Android 9   hi, my mi tv is connected to an AV receiver via S / PDIF (LWL), since a few days Spotify Sound has been playi...
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Fire HD 8 for Kids - Spotify music randomly stops playing

I have a Fire HD 8 for Kids and I downloaded Spotify to play lullabies overnight. Recently it has been stopping at random tracks, and when I open the Spotify app, I can see the play button. *Power saving mode has been turned off already, and all of t...

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  • I have a Fire HD 8 for Kids and I downloaded Spotify to play lullabies overnight. Recently it has been stopping at random tracks, and when I open the Spotify app, I can see the play button.   ...
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Solved!! Fire tv

All of a sudden my spotify isnt playing in my fire tv. Sometimes it plays but no music comes out others it doesnt even play. It worked fine yesterday.

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  • All of a sudden my spotify isnt playing in my fire tv. Sometimes it plays but no music comes out others it doesnt even play. It worked fine yesterday.
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Superuser Contribution What is the wake word for the voice control feature?

What is the wake word for voice control? The legal notice mentions a wake word, but I can't find any information about it. It would seem silly to implement a voice control feature that requires a long press on the screen to activate. I am hoping to s...

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  • What is the wake word for voice control? The legal notice mentions a wake word, but I can't find any information about it. It would seem silly to implement a voice control feature that requires a lon...
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Nvidia Shield Spotify App - Hanging

Hi Guys, Having a peculiar issue with the spotify android app on my nvidia shield Brief description of the issue: Spotify app seemingly "hanging" when accessing the network Steps to reproduce the issue:Stream Music (Any Playlist)After playing a seemi...

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  • Hi Guys,   Having a peculiar issue with the spotify android app on my nvidia shield   Brief description of the issue: Spotify app seemingly "hanging" when accessing the network &nbsp...
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth car controls stopped working [Kenwood]

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceOnePlus 6TOperating SystemAndroid 9.0.0 My Question or IssueAfter the recent updates i have issues skipping songs, play/pause ect. using my cars headunit, which is a Kenwood DDX4017BT.Sometimes after closing and opening...

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  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device OnePlus 6T Operating System Android 9.0.0   My Question or Issue After the recent updates i have issues skipping songs, play/pause ect. using my car...
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How be a betatester?

This is my ask, how i can be a betatester?

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  • This is my ask, how i can be a betatester?
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Spotify auto-starting when i close a call

Spotify app is close in my phone. I make a call with my bluetooth headphones.When the call ends automatically start spotify and playing music!!I have to stop the music.. and close spotify always.Someone have the same problem and any resolution to sol...

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  • Spotify app is close in my phone. I make a call with my bluetooth headphones. When the call ends automatically start spotify and playing music!! I have to stop the music.. and close spotify al...
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[Android][Other] Spotify freezes Sony android tv

Hi there,I've a Sony Bravia X8500F and I use Spotify constantly for hours every day.The issue is that, every day, after few hours of listening, Spotify starts to freeze and then freezes the whole TV, remote doesn't work anymore, I can only unplug the...

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  • Hi there, I've a Sony Bravia X8500F and I use Spotify constantly for hours every day. The issue is that, every day, after few hours of listening, Spotify starts to freeze and then freezes the whole...
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No sound on Nvidia Shield since 1.29.0

Hello,Since the Android TV version Nvidia Shield impossible to play a spotify sound.Any version higher than 1.20.0 no longer works. there is no more sound output on the Nvidia Shield1.29.01.30.01.31.0Require to remain in version 1.20.0 Premium Device...

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  • Hello, Since the Android TV version Nvidia Shield impossible to play a spotify sound. Any version higher than 1.20.0 no longer works. there is no more sound output on the Nvidia Shield 1.29.0 1.3...
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Lyrics

PlanPremiumCountryMéxicoDeviceSamsung Galaxy S10+Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueHow can I show lyrics (in supported songs of course) on my phone?I have a family plan, my sister has the lyrics showing in her phone, the Spotify app in m...

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  • Plan Premium Country México Device Samsung Galaxy S10+ Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue How can I show lyrics (in supported songs of course) on my phone? I have a fa...
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I can't see all of my songs on the "add to playlist" button

PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceSamsung Galaxy J6Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueWhen i'm adding songs in a playlist via the "add songs" button I get to my songs, but when I get to the end of the list, the arrow doesn’t appear to continu...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Samsung Galaxy J6 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue When i'm adding songs in a playlist via the "add songs" button I get to my songs...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution (Galaxy s9) music stops

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(Samsung Galaxy 9)Operating System(Android.) My Question or IssueI've had spotify for a few years and never had a problem until I bought the S9. It stops playing after a few songs, sometimes in the middle of a song. I've s...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device (Samsung Galaxy 9) Operating System (Android.)   My Question or Issue I've had spotify for a few years and never had a problem until I bought th...
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Spotify music Offline stops after a few minutes on Samsung Galaxy phone

PlanPremium Country DeviceSamsung Galaxy A10Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueHi all,My SAMSUNG GALAXY A10 stops playing music on Offline Mode after a fewminutes.Searching through the help forum this issue hasn't really helped- I've been...

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  •   Plan Premium   Country   Device Samsung Galaxy A10 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Hi all, My SAMSUNG GALAXY A10 stops playing music on Offline...
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