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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 New Episode option does not display all recent episodes from my subscribed podcast list

Plan - PremiumCountry - CanadaDevice - Samsung Galaxy S9Operating System - AndroidMy Question or IssueThe New Episode option does not display all recent episodes from my subscribed podcast list. It seems like some are displaying correctly but others ...

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  • Plan - Premium Country - Canada Device - Samsung Galaxy S9 Operating System - Android My Question or Issue The New Episode option does not display all recent episodes from my subscribe...
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Superuser Contribution I want suggested music to play at the end of an album/Playlist.

Spotify used to play suggested music, After a single song was played. After listening to an album or at the end of a Playlist. Now they just repeat. I've played with the new smart shuffle but it plays suggested songs within the Playlist instead of at...

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  • Spotify used to play suggested music, After a single song was played. After listening to an album or at the end of a Playlist. Now they just repeat. I've played with the new smart shuffle but it play...
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Can't skip ads

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDeviceSamsung Galaxy S10Operating SystemAndroid 9 Pie My Question or IssuePlease see the attachment, I'm unable to skip ads as the icon is greyed out. I'm using the latest version of android and the latest version of spotify 8...

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  • Plan Free Country Australia Device Samsung Galaxy S10 Operating System Android 9 Pie   My Question or Issue Please see the attachment, I'm unable to skip ads as the icon is greyed out....
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Superuser Contribution Kenapa mau premium, muncul unable to connect???

Kalo tekan mau bayar untuk premium dr apk Spotify nya, selalu muncul unable to connect gtu. Knp ya?

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  • Kalo tekan mau bayar untuk premium dr apk Spotify nya, selalu muncul unable to connect gtu. Knp ya?
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Library search can't find playlists in folders

PlanPremiumCountyGermanyOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueA search of my library won't return playlists that are inside folders. Playlists outside folders are shown with no issue.

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  •   Plan Premium County Germany Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue A search of my library won't return playlists that are inside folders. Playlists outside folders ar...
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Superuser Contribution How can i stop spotify from using mobile data?

I noticed Spotify uses massive amounts of data skyrocketing charges from my carrier, despite having the data save on ... I am not happy with that.I put the app in offline mode, but it still uses mobile data.WTF? Is there any remedy for that?

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  • I noticed Spotify uses massive amounts of data skyrocketing charges from my carrier, despite having the data save on ... I am not happy with that. I put the app in offline mode, but it still uses mo...
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[AAOS] Spotify for Android Automotive desperately need improving

Hi, I'm running Spotify on Android Automotive in my new nice car (Polestar 2), but I was really disappointed by the Spotify app, because you are completely missing out on a lot of basic stuff:Playlist folders are not displayed in my library.Not possi...

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  • Hi,   I'm running Spotify on Android Automotive in my new nice car (Polestar 2), but I was really disappointed by the Spotify app, because you are completely missing out on a lot of basic stuf...
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Cuando quiero abrir una lista de reproducción me pone que esta vacía

Cuando quiero abrir una lista de reproducción me pone que esta vacía y que vuelva al inicio. Cuando busco reproducir una canción como Plan A no se reproduce, no pasa nada. tambien cuando apreto a ver mi plan no me deja verlo me salta error. Ayuda soy...

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  • Cuando quiero abrir una lista de reproducción me pone que esta vacía y que vuelva al inicio. Cuando busco reproducir una canción como Plan A no se reproduce, no pasa nada. tambien cuando apreto a ver...
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Superuser Contribution genre filter and songs shown mismatch after app re-opened

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceNothing Phone 2Operating SystemAndroid 14My Question or Issue(On Spotify version 8.9.52.552, if it helps, sorry if this is the wrong place to post)Hi there,I've just noticed a small bug when the app is re-opened (not after b...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Nothing Phone 2 Operating System Android 14 My Question or Issue (On Spotify version 8.9.52.552, if it helps, sorry if this is the wrong place to pos...
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Superuser Contribution Thumbnail flashes on screen

PlanPremiumCountryCanasaDeviceSamsung s10eOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueWhen going to the page for a podcast the podcast thumbnail briefly flashes on screen while loading the other screen. This only happens sometimes and im unsure of...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canasa Device Samsung s10e Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue When going to the page for a podcast the podcast thumbnail briefly flashes on...
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Superuser Contribution Cannot play SPOTIFY via OK GOOGLE (Google Assistant)

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceSamsung S22 UltraOperating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue"OK Google" "Play Spotify My Wife by the Who" DOES NOT WORK on my Samsung S22 Ultra. Tried reinstalling, rebooting, etc. Any ideas? RESPONSE from S22 Ultra: "I...

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  •     Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Samsung S22 Ultra Operating System Android   My Question or Issue "OK Google" "Play Spotify My Wife by the Who" DOES NOT WORK on...
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Superuser Contribution Album cover is really low quality

The album cover is okay on the main page and the now playing screen, but its low resolution on the notification controls when the song plays in the background. | Device : Redmi 9T | Operating system : MIUI Global 12.0.9, Android 10 | Country : Poland...

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  • The album cover is okay on the main page and the now playing screen, but its low resolution on the notification controls when the song plays in the background. | Device : Redmi 9T | Operating system ...
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Superuser Contribution Samsung S24 Ultra - Spotify Streaming to PC speakers over Phone Link not working

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, PCOperating SystemSmartphone: Android 14, PC: Win11x64(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhen connecting my S24 Ultra via Phone Link to my PC, Spotify throws an error m...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, PC Operating System Smartphone: Android 14, PC: Win11x64(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question ...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts freeze and stop

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceSamsung Galaxy S10Operating SystemAndroid one UI version 2.1 My Question or IssueMy podcasts keeps freezing and stopping for no reason. The only way to fix it is to close and re open the app. Occasionally after I...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States  Device Samsung Galaxy S10 Operating System Android one UI version 2.1   My Question or Issue My podcasts keeps freezing and stopping for no rea...
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Solved!! How to turn off sound when switching songs in android. It's a loud ding.

When Spotify starts playing or switches songs it makes an audible ding sound in Android. Can't find option to disable in settings.

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  • When Spotify starts playing or switches songs it makes an audible ding sound in Android. Can't find option to disable in settings.
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Spotify App not mixing my music

My Spotify App will not play my playlist in shuffle. It picks only certain playlists. It plays the same 2 artists over and over and I have heard the same song twice in less than 30 minutes. I reached out to spotify and they sent me here. Yeah great c...

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  • My Spotify App will not play my playlist in shuffle.  It picks only certain playlists. It plays the same 2 artists over and over and I have heard the same song twice in less than 30 minutes.&nbs...
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth controls do not work since last update

Everything was working well until last update of Spotify, in my car using Bluetooth only not Android Auto, I cannot control (change songs) using the car control.It does work of I go on the app settings, Connect to a Device and enable the check box to...

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  • Everything was working well until last update of Spotify, in my car using Bluetooth only not Android Auto, I cannot control (change songs) using the car control. It does work of I go on the app se...
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