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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...

Amay
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2023-07-11 7:43:36 PM
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Timbo6sic6
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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...

Plaguedoctor
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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
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Sumit_Ghosh
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Adding multiple liked songs

There are playlists that I listen to that I'd like to add to my "Liked Songs" tab. I have not seen a way to add every song on the playlist to that tab, the only thing I can do is go though each song one by one and press the "<3" to add it to my Liked...

GummyBearss
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There are playlists that I listen to that I'd like to add to my "Liked Songs" tab. I have not seen a way to add every song on the playlist to that tab, the only thing I can do is go though each song ...
2019-11-10 10:06:52 PM
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[Mobile] Auto play when the app starts

Hello,I'd like the Spotify app to automatically play music when the app starts (example: the playlist that was played the last time). How to enable this? (Even if I need to install a third-party app! I really need this feature :)) Thanks in advance. ...

HelloYou782
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Hello, I'd like the Spotify app to automatically play music when the app starts (example: the playlist that was played the last time). How to enable this? (Even if I need to instal...
2019-11-08 2:04:17 PM
2019-11-10 10:06:34 PM
HelloYou782
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Solved!! [Android] Long pressing or using three-dot menu hangs the app

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceXiaomi Redmi 6Operating SystemAndroid 9 with MIUI 10.4.4 My Question or IssueLong pressing any song/album/anything (or using the three dot icon) hangs the app.StepsOpen the appNavigate to any album or playlistClick the t...

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Loqaritm
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Plan Premium Country Poland Device Xiaomi Redmi 6 Operating System Android 9 with MIUI 10.4.4 My Question or Issue Long pressing any song/album/anything (or using the three dot icon)...
2019-11-10 10:52:51 AM
2019-11-10 5:16:58 PM
Emilia_8
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[Android][Other] Sprint Service Must Be Tested

Sprint service must be rigorously tested for ad videos and for the sake of sponsors' ROI. Is Sprint ripping off sponsors? It surely seems that way from what I've observed. Are they cutting off ads to play for a much shorter time than normal, or somet...

franktmorgan
Newbie
Sprint service must be rigorously tested for ad videos and for the sake of sponsors' ROI. Is Sprint ripping off sponsors? It surely seems that way from what I've observed. Are they cutting off ...
2019-11-10 6:41:43 AM
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[Android] I think there's something wrong with contents of lyric of a higher place by Adam Levine

I think there's something wrong with contents of lyric of a higher place by Adam Levine

Yoshiaki
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I think there's something wrong with contents of lyric of a higher place by Adam Levine
2019-11-09 7:07:47 PM
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Controls in notification tray no longer present

PlanPremiumDeviceNote 8My Question or IssueI used to be able to control Spotify from the pull down banner/notification tray, and it would also be on the lock screen. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Spotify, as well as checking all permission...

smkouma
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device Note 8 My Question or Issue I used to be able to control Spotify from the pull down banner/notification tray, and it would also be on the lock screen. I've tried unin...
2019-11-09 5:55:38 AM
2019-11-09 4:43:01 PM
Luan
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When casting, Spotify either fails to connect or plays on the phone AND the cast device

PlanPremium FamilyCountryUK DeviceSony Xperia XZ2Operating SystemAndroid 9 Hi,This is a recent issue.When casting from my phone (Sony Xperia XZ2 on Android 9) Spotify either fails to connect or if it does connect, it plays in teh phone as well as the...

mildman
Newbie
Plan Premium Family Country UK Device Sony Xperia XZ2 Operating System Android 9 Hi, This is a recent issue. When casting from my phone (Sony Xperia XZ2 on Android 9...
2019-11-09 3:43:32 PM
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Solved!! Spotify Premium doesn't update recent shortcuts on home screen (Nova Launcher Prime)

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceXiaomi Redmi 7AOperating SystemAndroid 9My Question or IssueOn Spotify Free I could create shortcuts on my home screen (screen 2) by long pressing the Spotify Icon (screen 1). After changing to Premium, the recent listen...

kardaw
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Plan Premium Country Poland Device Xiaomi Redmi 7A Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue On Spotify Free I could create shortcuts on my home screen (screen 2) by long pressing the ...
2019-11-06 1:25:22 PM
2019-11-09 3:16:54 PM
Luan
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Offline Songs deleted after reboot

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S8 with SD-CardOperating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueI just want to lonk on this thread because I think it got moved in Closed and I still have a problem and new Information to work with. https://...

NickMulle
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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy S8 with SD-Card Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue I just want to lonk on this thread because I think it got moved in ...
2019-11-08 2:13:39 PM
2019-11-09 2:58:54 PM
Luan
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[Android 10] Audio doesn't comply with system audio balancing.

I've set up audio balancing in my system accessibility settings because my AirPods are louder in the left. All other apps work fine, but Spotify refuses to play with the audio balancing that I've set up. It may have something to do with the fact that...

Javascripter1
Newbie
I've set up audio balancing in my system accessibility settings because my AirPods are louder in the left. All other apps work fine, but Spotify refuses to play with the audio balancing that I'v...
2019-09-18 1:44:55 PM
2019-11-09 9:58:17 AM
Supratik
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Solved!! Songs requested by voice always autoplay (even with Autoplay turned off)

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePixel 2 XLOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueWhen I'm in the car and I request a song via either Alexa or Google Assistant (both of which are on my phone), Spotify will continue playing music even afte...

icanfathom
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Plan Premium Country United States Device Pixel 2 XL Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue When I'm in the car and I request a song via either Alexa or Google Assistant (b...
2019-10-30 4:12:26 AM
2019-11-09 9:14:32 AM
-dreadpirate-
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Cannot unfollow a playlist

PlanPremiumCountryVietnam DeviceSamsung Galaxy S10+Operating SystemAndroid P My Question or IssueRecently, there is a playlist that I dont want anymore. I unfollow that playlist (screenshot attached), it disappears in Library screen. BUT, when I open...

ppa993
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Plan Premium Country Vietnam Device Samsung Galaxy S10+ Operating System Android P My Question or Issue Recently, there is a playlist that I dont want anymore. ...
2019-11-09 2:51:06 AM
2019-11-09 5:46:52 AM
Tajwar
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Artist folder

What happend with artist folder? I can't find anything there what's the logic of the whole thing? I can't even chose how to sort the artist u make the app worse for every update. I will soon change to some other streaming app. PlanFree/PremiumCountry...

Kozakko85
Regular
What happend with artist folder? I can't find anything there what's the logic of the whole thing? I can't even chose how to sort the artist u make the app worse for every update. I will soon change t...
2019-11-08 1:55:57 PM
2019-11-09 4:39:37 AM
Luan
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Bring back swipe to reveal artist

I really like the way the music library works now (although for me the ui keeps switching between "Follow" and the heart icon for some reason). My only gripe at the moment is the "swipe the album art to reveal the artist" -function, which was a fast ...

apemon
Casual Listener
I really like the way the music library works now (although for me the ui keeps switching between "Follow" and the heart icon for some reason). My only gripe at the moment is the "swipe the album art...
2019-11-08 9:01:52 PM
2019-11-09 4:36:35 AM
Luan
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Fullscreen lockscreen

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S6Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 My Question or IssueI would like to suggest a possible idea to implement on Spotify: it would be convenient to have a bigger player on the lock screen (like that of Samsung Mus...

davidemallardi
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Plan Premium Country Italy Device Samsung Galaxy S6 Operating System Android 7.0 My Question or Issue I would like to suggest a possible idea to implement on Spotify: it would be con...
2019-11-08 9:32:18 PM
2019-11-09 4:34:23 AM
Luan
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Basic playlist sorting issue - Android TV

PlanFree/PremiumCountryNorwayDeviceAndroid TV / nvidia shieldOperating SystemAndroid 7.0 My Question or IssueDid i just travel back to 1998 or did Spotify team not include playlist sorting in the Android tv version of spotify.. ?

davhog
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Country Norway Device Android TV / nvidia shield Operating System Android 7.0 My Question or Issue Did i just travel back to 1998 or did Spotify team not include pl...
2019-11-08 11:08:39 PM
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Favourite genres not updated

My Android app shows my favourite genres (Metal, Punk, Pop and Rock) but web player shows Indie/alternative instead of pop. What is the reason. And I have never listened pop on my account. - I think.

Hamburgerghini2
Music Fan
My Android app shows my favourite genres (Metal, Punk, Pop and Rock) but web player shows Indie/alternative instead of pop. What is the reason. And I have never listened pop on my acco...
2019-11-08 6:16:14 PM
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Spotify opens and plays by itself!

PlanPremiumCountryNLDeviceS8Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueSpotify opens and plays by itself! I knew this was an issue before and that there was a fix for it. However, this never happened to me until yesterday. It's extremely frustrati...

Sparky79NL
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Plan Premium Country NL Device S8 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue Spotify opens and plays by itself! I knew this was an issue before and that there was a fix for it. ...
2019-11-04 11:53:58 AM
2019-11-08 3:09:33 PM
Luan
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All songs folder?

None of the below information is required. Howdfever, 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...

Kozakko85
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None of the below information is required. Howdfever, 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, Mac...
2019-06-21 10:45:27 AM
2019-11-08 9:37:29 AM
peanek
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Spotify keeps downloading all playlists and all albums to my device

Spotify keeps dowloading all my albums and playlists to my device, eating almost all of my storage!I've tried to reset everything, but it does that over and over. I want to have only selected albums and playlists available offline! PlanPremiumDevicex...

Marcin10
Casual Listener
Spotify keeps dowloading all my albums and playlists to my device, eating almost all of my storage! I've tried to reset everything, but it does that over and over. I want to have only...
2019-11-07 12:39:04 AM
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