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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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Downloaded playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceSamsung tabletOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueMy playlist is downloaded and i am listening in offline mode but i only get 2 songs played before it stops. I have updated...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Australia Device Samsung tablet Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue My playlist is downloaded and i am listen...
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Huawei nova 7i and android Emui 10.0.1 compatibility with spotify

PlanPremiumCountryOmanDeviceHuawei nova 7iOperating SystemAndriod Emui 10.0.1 My Question or IssueI downloaded spotify but the app only show black screen , later on I discovered that it's not compatible with Emui 10.0.1 , Is there a way around it ?

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  •   Plan Premium Country Oman Device Huawei nova 7i Operating System Andriod Emui 10.0.1   My Question or Issue I downloaded spotify but the app only show black screen , later...
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Albums download disappear

I got Premium Spotify (Family plan) in Brazil, I'm using a Moto E4, running on Android 7.1.1 I can download playlists as expected and they are still there when I'm back, but if I download albums, close the app and open it again, the downloaded albums...

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  • I got Premium Spotify (Family plan) in Brazil, I'm using a Moto E4, running on Android 7.1.1   I can download playlists as expected and they are still there when I'm back, but if I download ...
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Spotify Connect & Autoplay doesn't working

PlanPremium DeviceSamsung A30 (SM-A305F) + Lenovo Laptop Operating SystemAndroid 10 + Windows 10 My Question or IssueSince I bought the Premium version, Spotify became more laggy and buggy. Everytime the music stops, Spotify Connect on my phone stop ...

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  • Plan Premium   Device Samsung A30 (SM-A305F) + Lenovo Laptop   Operating System Android 10 + Windows 10   My Question or Issue Since I bought the Premium version, Spotify bec...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify App says i'm playing a different song on my pc than im actually listening to

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S7Operating SystemAndroid 8.0.0 My Question or IssueMy Spotify App says that i'm playing "Hey Now" on my Computer, while it is playing a different song entirely, and if i want to continue listening from p...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy S7 Operating System Android 8.0.0   My Question or Issue My Spotify App says that i'm playing "Hey Now" on my Computer, while it is p...
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Superuser Contribution Music stops after 10 sec

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceSamsung Galaxy A70sOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI recently updated to android 10 and after that spotify start giving this issue that the music stops after or before 10 sec on device and shows no internet co...

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  • Plan Free Country India Device Samsung Galaxy A70s Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue I recently updated to android 10 and after that spotify start giving this issue th...
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All references to queue are missing

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceGalaxy S8Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhat I tried already: Restart phone. Full clean install with cleared cache and storage. Problem: I don't see add to queue anywhere. Nor do I see any way to view or manage th...

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  •   Plan Free Country USA Device Galaxy S8 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue What I tried already: Restart phone. Full clean install with cleared cache and storage.&n...
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Excessive data usage android

I have a Samsung and was notified that Spotify is using high amounts of data. I tried to contact Spotify; however, they refer me to this or Twitter and I do not Tweet. I need help fixing this issue or I will have to delete an app that I truly enjoy u...

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  • I have a Samsung and was notified that Spotify is using high amounts of data. I tried to contact Spotify; however, they refer me to this or Twitter and I do not Tweet. I need help fixing this issue o...
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Gapless playback and smooth transition between tracks (but still using gapless)

DeviceAndroid This feature clearly does not work properly on Spotify, I get so many times shi... transitions between track, I haven't activated the crossfade option because i don't like it. There's clearly something not properly implemented here

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  •   Device Android   This feature clearly does not work properly on Spotify, I get so many times shi... transitions between track, I haven't activated the crossfade option because i don't...
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Bad sound (cracks and plops) on philips android tv, using Spotify app.

Hello, Cannot find a solution but it anoys me badlySince a few weeks the spotify app cracks, distorts and blips while playing music. Tried reinstalling app, no luck. No problem with other apps like radio or youtube or tv... only spotify. Someone... H...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,  Cannot find a solution but it anoys me badly Since a few weeks the spotify app cracks, distorts and blips while playing music.  Tried reinstalling app, no luck. No problem with o...
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Solved!! Spotify Stopped playing 1-3 songs while in Offline Mode (Premium Account)

I subscribe a week ago and I just found out that after playing 1-3 songs or 3-7mins (randomly) while in offline mode, it just suddenly stops. Spotify app is gone, it just like the app is closed automatically.I tried:1. clear cache/data, restart2. ful...

  • Casual Listener
  • I subscribe a week ago and I just found out that after playing 1-3 songs or 3-7mins (randomly) while in offline mode, it just suddenly stops. Spotify app is gone, it just like the app is closed autom...
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Solved!! Share the music

Every time I try to share my music, the app close!I already uninstall the app and restarted the phone and the problems wasn't solvedPlanPremiumCountry BrazilDeviceMoto Z2 PlayOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueEvery time I try to share ...

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  • Every time I try to share my music, the app close! I already uninstall the app and restarted the phone and the problems wasn't solved Plan Premium Country  Brazil Device Moto Z2 Play Ope...
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Connections Notificatiom

PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceGalaxy S10Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueRecently whenever I connect to Bluetooth Spotify shows this notification for "connections" but disappears as soon as I disconnect. Even if I end the app process it ...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country Japan Device Galaxy S10 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Recently whenever I connect to Bluetooth Spotify shows this notification for "connection...
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Airpods Low volume

I have airpods and an old android halo running android 7. I get this issue where i get EXTREMELY low volume on spotify. Just spotify too. I've seen posts like this, and changing absolute volume doest work. And ive looked everywhere for a media sync b...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have airpods and an old android halo running android 7. I get this issue where i get EXTREMELY low volume on spotify. Just spotify too. I've seen posts like this, and changing absolute volume doest...
  • dangalg
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Pause/play on lock not functioning

PlanPremiumCountryCANADADeviceSAMSUNG A70Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueOnly the next/last song buttons work on the lock screen. Pause play animates but does not do anything. Have performed clean reinstall, turned off power optimizatio...

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  • Plan Premium Country CANADA Device SAMSUNG A70 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue Only the next/last song buttons work on the lock screen. Pause play animates but does n...
  • Burrcore
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Superuser Contribution Can not share insta story

PlanPremium/FamilyCountryTurkeyDeviceXiaomi mi 6Operating SystemAndroid 9, miui 11.0.3 global rom My Question or IssueHello i try to share insta story but there is only 'direct' option.Not stories.What should i do

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  •   Plan Premium/Family Country Turkey Device Xiaomi mi 6 Operating System Android 9, miui 11.0.3 global rom   My Question or Issue Hello i try to share insta story but there is on...
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Spotify starts after phone call im my bluetooth buds

spotify automatically starts after phone calls in my samsung buds+ or mine BT in the car. even though I had no music on before the calls. .. solution?PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceGalaxy 9+ (samsung buds +) Piooner car stereoOperating SystemAndroid M...

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  • spotify automatically starts after phone calls in my samsung buds+ or mine BT in the car. even though I had no music on before the calls. .. solution? Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Galaxy ...
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Superuser Contribution Lockscreen controls do not work

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy s8Operating SystemAndroid version 9 My Question or IssueThe controls for Spotify on my lock screen have ceased to work. I can't pause or change the selection. This is kinda dangerous for me while I'...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy s8 Operating System Android version 9   My Question or Issue The controls for Spotify on my lock screen have ceased to...
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Superuser Contribution Can't mark podcast as played or unplayed.

PlanPremiumCountryFinland DeviceHuawei P10 LiteOperating System My Question or IssueWhen i press the mark as played, or mark as unplayed button, nothing happens. It just stays the same, so when i have played a podcast, i can never unplay it.

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  • Plan Premium Country Finland   Device Huawei P10 Lite Operating System     My Question or Issue When i press the mark as played, or mark as unplayed button, nothing happen...
  • Ivan
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Superuser Contribution Downloads happens again and again and Login Issues

PlanPremiumCountryINDIADeviceSAMSUNG GALAXY A8 starOperating System Android Pie My Question or IssueI was traveling on an airplane and it so happened that as soon as I lost connectivity, I wasn't able to open the app and it asked me to log in.And it ...

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  • Plan Premium Country INDIA Device SAMSUNG GALAXY A8 star Operating System  Android Pie   My Question or Issue I was traveling on an airplane and it so happened that as soon ...
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