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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 DJ not showing up even though all my other friends have it

I bought Premium today to try out the DJ, it's not showing up no matter what. Even one of my friends have it on an older device. I'm on Android 10

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  • I bought Premium today to try out the DJ, it's not showing up no matter what. Even one of my friends have it on an older device. I'm on Android 10
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Solved!! java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.spotify.music/com.spotify.log

PlanPremiumCountryMexicoDeviceSamsung Galaxy S20+Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSpofity crashes even after a clean resintall.1-23 21:20:04.299 W/ActivityManager( 961): Slow operation: 53ms so far, now at startProcess: starting to update ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Mexico Device Samsung Galaxy S20+ Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Spofity crashes even after a clean resintall. 1-23 21:20:04.299 W/ActivityMana...
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Superuser Contribution Music start playing while in phone call

while in the preference music and i am suggested a song and i press the (-) to not hear the song again, if you get a phone call at the same time and press to take the phone call right after pressing (-) then it will play the next song.

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  • while in the preference music and i am suggested a song and i press the (-) to not hear the song again, if you get a phone call at the same time and press to take the phone call right after pressing ...
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Superuser Contribution Musiken bara stängs av hela tiden

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android sue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android sue  
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Superuser Contribution Re: Can't change settings in app

Hi @joe I know it is a very old thread but I'm facing the same issue. When I stream music from spotify app directly to my Denon AVR (which has Spotify connect), I'm unable to change any settings, like, audio quality, etc. As soon as I change back to ...

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  • Hi @joe I know it is a very old thread but I'm facing the same issue. When I stream music from spotify app directly to my Denon AVR (which has Spotify connect), I'm unable to change any settings, lik...
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Superuser Contribution Pixel 8 + Denon Home 250 issue with Spotify Connect

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDevicePixel 8 ProOperating SystemAndroid 14Spotify version8.9.40.509 My Question or IssueI have a Problem with Spotify Connect, I recently switched to Google Pixel 8 Pro and if I start listening to music with my Denon ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device Pixel 8 Pro Operating System Android 14 Spotify version 8.9.40.509   My Question or Issue I have a Problem with Spotify Connect, I recently...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify says offline even when connected to WiFi/mobile data

Due to this spotify doesn't seem to sync with the server and so playlists disappear after a while without me deleting them. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, logging out and back in, force stopping the app and turning off lock screen widget...

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  • Due to this spotify doesn't seem to sync with the server and so playlists disappear after a while without me deleting them. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, logging out and back in, force ...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts will not play.

On my device Galxy Note 8 Spotify is no longer playing any podcasts.I can download them but they will not play.

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  • On my device Galxy Note 8 Spotify is no longer playing any podcasts. I can download them but they will not play.
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Superuser Contribution Whenever I switch to different apps it automatically stops playing music

I have not played any kind of video or audio so that the music get stoped and I reinstall it many times but stills same problem

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  • I have not played any kind of video or audio so that the music get stoped and I reinstall it many times but stills same problem
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify crashes after choosing podcast

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIsraelDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSpotify crashes after choosing podcast. reinstall doesn't help. reconnecting resolves the problem but for just 1 hour or so. when you click on a podcast pr...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Israel Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Spotify crashes after choosing podcast. reinstall doesn't help. reconnecting re...
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How can I remove downloaded music?

I don't know which songs or albums are downloaded for offline use but I have 11.0 MB worth. I am unable to remove this Spotify content.

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  • I don't know which songs or albums are downloaded for offline use but I have 11.0 MB worth. I am unable to remove this Spotify content.
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Superuser Contribution Transferir datos de una cuenta a otra

Me gustaría transferir los datos de una cuenta (playlist, me gusta, datos, canciones, podcast, todo) a otra cuenta

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  • Me gustaría transferir los datos de una cuenta (playlist, me gusta, datos, canciones, podcast, todo) a otra cuenta
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Superuser Contribution Offline Geräte entfernen (Android)

Plan PremiumCountryGermanyDeviceAndroid Radio KFZ (Android Head Unit in Car)Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueHallo, Ich habe auf meinem Android Radio in der Spotify App Playlists heruntergeladen. Jetzt sind diese leider grau hinterlegt....

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  • Plan  Premium Country Germany Device Android Radio KFZ (Android Head Unit in Car) Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Hallo,   Ich habe auf meinem Android Ra...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play a playlist in order

Does anyone know how to play a playlist in order, I don't want it to shuffle! I have Premium and can't fingers out how to do it

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  • Does anyone know how to play a playlist in order, I don't want it to shuffle! I have Premium and can't fingers out how to do it
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Superuser Contribution Behind the Lyrics doesnt work

Behind the lyrics doesnt work. I follow all steps but it is still not working. I have that issue from after update. Before i have all lyrics from songs but not now.PlanPremiumCountry TURKEYDeviceSamsung Galaxy J7 (2014)Operating SystemAndroid My Ques...

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  • Behind the lyrics doesnt work. I follow all steps but it is still not working. I have that issue from after update. Before i have all lyrics from songs but not now. Plan Premium Country  TUR...
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Superuser Contribution Favourites are gone

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceZenfone 10Operating SystemAndroid 14 My IssueSince this morning, I can't access any of my playlists nor accessing any artist. I tried to play a new song of an artist I follow). I got stuck everytime in the loading scree...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Zenfone 10 Operating System Android 14   My Issue Since this morning, I can't access any of my playlists nor accessing any artist. I tried to play a...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bluetooth headset media buttons doesn´t work until Spotify is open.

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceRealme 10Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueI had a Huawei P20 with Android 9 on it. When a Bluetooth headset was connected and play/pause button was pressed, Spotify app started and music played.Unfortunately, th...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Realme 10 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue I had a Huawei P20 with Android 9 on it. When a Bluetooth headset was connected and play...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Premium does not work with AdGuard DNS

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Desktop App, Web player)Operating System(Android Ubuntu 18) I'm a premium user. I use AdGuard DNS on all platforms I use Spotify with. Since I'm paying a monthly fee to avoid advertisements on Spotify, I...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device (Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Desktop App, Web player) Operating System (Android Ubuntu 18)   I'm a premium user.  I use AdGuard DNS on all platforms I...
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Superuser Contribution Library lost link to playlists on Android

On my Samsung Galaxy Note s20, there is a problem with my playlists. The Library tab only remembers liked songs, not any other playlists. It is almost as if they have been deleted, but on desktop they still exist. On Android, I can only find them on ...

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  • On my Samsung Galaxy Note s20, there is a problem with my playlists. The Library tab only remembers liked songs, not any other playlists. It is almost as if they have been deleted, but on desktop the...
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