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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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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 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...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Free Country USA Device Android Phones My Question or Issue My dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without ...
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Superuser Contribution Can't play local file

Plan PremiumCountryNorwayDeviceOnePlus Nord 2 5GOperating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueCan't play one specific local file on phone. Hello! I've had a local file on my phone for over a year now that suddenly stopped working on my phone. It's a...

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  • Plan  Premium Country Norway Device OnePlus Nord 2 5G Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Can't play one specific local file on phone.    Hello!  ...
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Superuser Contribution Jams - glitching when others edit the queue

I am experimenting with the "Jam" feature. I love it - but whenever anyone touches the queue, the song playing glitches for a microsecond. It happens when people add songs from their phones. Really annoying. If it's an active jam its unlistenable. An...

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  • I am experimenting with the "Jam" feature. I love it - but whenever anyone touches the queue, the song playing glitches for a microsecond. It happens when people add songs from their phones. Really a...
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Visualizer

Hi! I'm new here. Hope I ask in the right forum. I wonder why no visualizer app don't work with Spotify? Have tried most of the apps on Google play and have only found a live wallpaper that party works. The favorit app I like most is "Audio Glow Musi...

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  • Hi!  I'm new here. Hope I ask in the right forum.  I wonder why no visualizer app don't work with Spotify? Have tried most of the apps on Google play and have only found a live wallpaper ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify closes after 10 minutes in the background

PlanPremiumDeviceS23+Operating SystemAndroid 14, One Ui 6.1My Question or IssueEver since I have updated to One UI 6 on my s23+, the playback notification from Spotify disappears after pausing music for exactly 10 minutes in the background, and it's ...

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  • Plan Premium Device S23+ Operating System Android 14, One Ui 6.1 My Question or Issue Ever since I have updated to One UI 6 on my s23+, the playback notification from Spotify disappears afte...
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Superuser Contribution How to prevent Spotify from running on phone when in use on PC

I think used to be called Spotify connect. How to disable this useless and unnecessary feature that causes Spotify to run on our phone when using Spotify on a PC? Obviously I've already read countless forms and Googled everywhere for an answer. Being...

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  • I think used to be called Spotify connect.  How to disable this useless and unnecessary feature that causes Spotify to run on our phone when using Spotify on a PC?   Obviously I've alre...
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Superuser Contribution LG C2 keeps going into screensaver even when Spotify is playing and showing lyrics

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceLG webOS TV OLED65C25LBOperating SystemwebOS24 / 9.2.1-2605 Spotify App UI2025.01.13_6-d206f55Spotify App PlayerH 4.46.0My Question or IssueISSUE: Since today my Spotify App on my LG C2 keeps making my TV go into screen...

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  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device LG webOS TV OLED65C25LB Operating System webOS24 / 9.2.1-2605   Spotify App UI 2025.01.13_6-d206f55 Spotify App Player H 4.46.0 My Question or Is...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast Playlist total playtime not showing

PaidAustraliaGoogle Pixel 6Operating SystemAndroid My podcast playlist on the phone is no longer showing the total playtime hours.(On my windows desktop app it still does).I tried reinstalling and starting a new playlist, neither worked. I also added...

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  • Paid Australia Google Pixel 6 Operating System Android   My podcast playlist on the phone is no longer showing the total playtime hours.(On my windows desktop app it still does). I tried ...
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Superuser Contribution My playlist or can say any of the playlist on the app is not loading at all

So I keep trying to access my playlists that I've made but unfortunately they do not load at all it just shows as if loading the songs but even after hours nothing shows up . All the playlist that are there on the app are not opening at all !!

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  • So I keep trying to access my playlists that I've made but unfortunately they do not load at all it just shows as if loading the songs but even after hours nothing shows up . All the playlist that ar...
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Superuser Contribution Tripple tap on mic for previous song is not working.

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueTripple tap on mic for previous song is not working. It was working fine few days ago. Can you fix this issue ASAP.

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  • Plan Premium Country India Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Tripple tap on mic for previous song is not working. It was working fine few days ago. Can you fix this issue A...
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Superuser Contribution Add to Queue Missing from Episode Menu

Add to Queue is missing when viewing an individual podcast episode. However it available from the list of episodes. This disconnect in the menus makes the experience difficult. I would expect to click on a episode read the synopsis, then add it to qu...

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  • Add to Queue is missing when viewing an individual podcast episode. However it available from the list of episodes. This disconnect in the menus makes the experience difficult. I would expect to clic...
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Superuser Contribution [Bug] Playback speed is not saved

Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Google Pixel 8 Operating System Android My ssue The playback speed for the podcast is being reset to 1x every time you open the app. Previously, the app would remember your setting and start playing the podcast at...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Google Pixel 8 Operating System Android   My ssue The playback speed for the podcast is being reset to 1x every time you open...
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth headphones open Spotify when pressing play button.

DeviceHuawei P20 liteOperating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhen Bluetooth headphones are connected, pressing the play/pause button will automatically launch and play Spotify even when it's not already open. This is particularly annoying as so...

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  • Device Huawei P20 lite Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue When Bluetooth headphones are connected, pressing the play/pause button will automatically launch and play Spotify ...
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I just cleared my data application but turns out i can't access my premium

I just cleared my application data but after that when I tried to log in again, my account was not registered as a premium account. even though my account should still be premium until March

  • Visitor
  • I just cleared my application data but after that when I tried to log in again, my account was not registered as a premium account. even though my account should still be premium until March
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Forcing videos on users - STOP

You must stop forcing videos on people trying to listen to the audio only. I've seen a number of people complain about this on here and the only response is "well that's just how it is right now"... well that wasn't always the case and it should be a...

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  • You must stop forcing videos on people trying to listen to the audio only. I've seen a number of people complain about this on here and the only response is "well that's just how it is right now"... ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect connexion issue with Yamaha V6A

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceSamsung Galaxy 20 Ultra 5g, Macbook Pro 2019Operating SystemMac OS 12.1, Android 12 My Question or IssueSince the 1.48 update Spotify Connect no longer works for me.I can see the device in the Spotify app, but it never es...

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  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra 5g, Macbook Pro 2019 Operating System Mac OS 12.1, Android 12   My Question or Issue Since the 1.48 update Spotify Connect no ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to turn on Spotify "wallpaper" widget on a lock screen?

I recall, that Spotify used to have a "wallpaper" widget, which would make song that you were listening to appear as a lock screen wallpaper, instead of just a little box at the top of the screen. Is it still possible to turn on this feature on Andro...

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  • I recall, that Spotify used to have a "wallpaper" widget, which would make song that you were listening to appear as a lock screen wallpaper, instead of just a little box at the top of the screen. ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify abre sozinho quando conecta fono bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceXiaomi Mi 9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueToda vez que meu fone conecta com o celular o spotify começa a tocar a ultima música que foi escutada. Ele na verdade nem chega a abrir o app, mas fica com atalho na...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Xiaomi Mi 9 Operating System Android    My Question or Issue Toda vez que meu fone conecta com o celular o spotify começa a tocar a ultima músic...
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Superuser Contribution How do I get all of my picture albums to show, when choosing a cover photo?

I'm trying to add art to my playlist, but the only album options that it's giving me are from my downloads, camera, and screenshots. I have several other gallery photos to choose from, and they won't display as options.

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  • I'm trying to add art to my playlist, but the only album options that it's giving me are from my downloads, camera, and screenshots. I have several other gallery photos to choose from, and they won't...
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