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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 Vibration feedback is missing for swipe to queue and scroll bar

There is no tactile vibration feedback when swiping to add a song to the queue, selecting songs already in the queue, or interacting with the scroll bar.The only vibration feedback present in the app occurs when tapping the plus button to add a song ...

  • Newbie
  • There is no tactile vibration feedback when swiping to add a song to the queue, selecting songs already in the queue, or interacting with the scroll bar. The only vibration feedback present in the...
  • Novy
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Superuser Contribution On my Spotify app and browser, I can't view any pages other than the search

I am trying to play Spotify on a Chromebook. I can play from the 'My Library' navbar, and from the small icon when I search a playlist or album, but whenever I click on an artist, playlist, album, podcast, my profile, or any other page, the page says...

  • Visitor
  • I am trying to play Spotify on a Chromebook. I can play from the 'My Library' navbar, and from the small icon when I search a playlist or album, but whenever I click on an artist, playlist, album, po...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Podcast Filter Not Remembering "Unplayed" Selection (defaults to "all episodes")

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceSamsung Galaxy s10eOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI've selected "unplayed" under the sort menu of a podcast I listen to, and whenever I leave navigate away from the podcast and then back again it ha...

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  • Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Samsung Galaxy s10e Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I've selected "unplayed" under the sort menu of a podcast I listen to, a...
  • robigouk
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't log into app

I can log in and use spotify on web version without no issues, but it keeps erroring any time I try to login in the app. I've done all I could such as restarting phone, clearing cache and data or reinstalling app and I even get the permium subscripti...

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  • I can log in and use spotify on web version without no issues, but it keeps erroring any time I try to login in the app. I've done all I could such as restarting phone, clearing cache and data or rei...
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Superuser Contribution when change scrubber audio go mute

PlanPremiumDeviceXiaomi Poco F6 ProOperating SystemHyperOS 1.0.7.0 - Android 14 My Question or Issuewhen change scrubber audio go mute, have to pause and play the music to reproduce again.

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  • Plan Premium Device Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro Operating System HyperOS 1.0.7.0 - Android 14   My Question or Issue when change scrubber audio go mute, have to pause and play the music to reprod...
  • mrhomeless_97
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Superuser Contribution Very slow response from app

The app keeps being very slow bith offline and online. Takes minutes for a clicked song to play, takes long to search even in my own liked songs and sometimes just never works

  • Visitor
  • The app keeps being very slow bith offline and online. Takes minutes for a clicked song to play, takes long to search even in my own liked songs and sometimes just never works
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile] "You've discovered a Premium feature" pop up while on Premium

When ever I try to listen to Spotify, a "You discovered a premium feature" pops up not letting me listen to Spotify, and Yes I tried to log in and out a lot, How can I fix it? (I'm a free user account) (I live in Somalia)

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  • When ever I try to listen to Spotify, a "You discovered a premium feature" pops up not letting me listen to Spotify, and Yes I tried to log in and out a lot, How can I fix it? (I'm a free user accoun...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify kids availability in Belgium?

Dear,I'm part of a family plan, and I would like to have access to Spotify kids. Unfortunately, this is not available in Belgium yet, on Android at least.Is there an ETA as to when it will be available? Kind regards,Joey

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  • Dear, I'm part of a family plan, and I would like to have access to Spotify kids. Unfortunately, this is not available in Belgium yet, on Android at least. Is there an ETA as to when it will ...
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Superuser Contribution Daily Mixes are gone with new UI update

The new UI update on mobile has ruined the music experience for me. The daily mixes have been my go to for a while and now they are gone.

  • Casual Listener
  • The new UI update on mobile has ruined the music experience for me. The daily mixes have been my go to for a while and now they are gone. 
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Solved!! Still no AI Playlists

As the title says, I still don't have AI playlists. Fully upgraded Android Galazy S22 Ultra, Spotify version is 8.9.78.513, I'm in the US, have had Spotify Premium Family since 2015, App has been completely uninstalled and reinstalled (Yay for having...

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  • As the title says, I still don't have AI playlists. Fully upgraded Android Galazy S22 Ultra, Spotify version is 8.9.78.513, I'm in the US, have had Spotify Premium Family since 2015, App has been com...
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Superuser Contribution Like button in notification playback widget inconsistency

PlanPremiumCountryBEDeviceSamsung S24 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueUsually, when clicking on the Like button (circled '+') on the notification widget that appears when playing a song, it adds that song to the "Liked Songs" play...

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  • Plan Premium Country BE Device Samsung S24 Ultra Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue Usually, when clicking on the Like button (circled '+') on the notification widget t...
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Superuser Contribution Android Auto connected, audio comes out of phone

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceGoogle Pixel 5, 3a XL, Carpodgo Android Auto, Volvo Grom Car BT3 Bluetooth SoundsystemOperating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueSpotify is usually connected in my car via Bluetooth to my Soundsystem. When playing, Spotif...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Google Pixel 5, 3a XL, Carpodgo Android Auto, Volvo Grom Car BT3 Bluetooth Soundsystem Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue Spotify is...
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Superuser Contribution Queue changes after switching devices with Spotify Connect

I typically listen to playlists that I curated on shuffle. Switching devices (between my phone to Bluetooth speakers or playing Spotify from the app on my car) completely changes my playing queue, and I end up having to hear songs that had already be...

  • Casual Listener
  • I typically listen to playlists that I curated on shuffle. Switching devices (between my phone to Bluetooth speakers or playing Spotify from the app on my car) completely changes my playing queue, an...
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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 songs will not play in app on phone

I have android phone. When I'm on Spotify app under playlist roughly 50% of the songs listed will not play. when I click on song the pop up says this track isn't available on your phone?

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  • I have android phone. When I'm on Spotify app under playlist roughly 50% of the songs listed will not play. when I click on song the pop up says this track isn't available on your phone?
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Superuser Contribution How do I get the cover art of a song to appear when In sharing on WhatsApp?

When I'm sharing a link to a song on WhatsApp messenger no cover art shows upPlan: Premium Device: Galaxy S22 Ultra Android Version: 14

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  • When I'm sharing a link to a song on WhatsApp messenger no cover art shows up Plan: Premium Device: Galaxy S22 Ultra Android Version: 14
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Video Podcasts will not play in car when connected on bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy S10+Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI've noticed when connected to my car via bluetooth (no android auto), the video part of any podcast will not load. The audio will work, but it seems the vid...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy S10+ Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue I've noticed when connected to my car via bluetooth (no android auto), the video ...
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Superuser Contribution How do I stop Android from detecting I'm using Spotify on another device

When I play Spotify on a desktop or laptop computer or smart speaker, my phone detects it and shows it as the now playing thing on my phone. I don't want it to do this. I could understand it if I opened the app, but it does it regardless. Is there a ...

  • Music Fan
  • When I play Spotify on a desktop or laptop computer or smart speaker, my phone detects it and shows it as the now playing thing on my phone. I don't want it to do this.   I could understand it...
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Superuser Contribution "Get the Best Experience on Android 12..." Pop Up

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceGalaxy Note 20 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueI keep getting a pop up that says "Get the best Spotify experience on Android 12...Allow Bluetooth". I don't necessarily see a reason to allow bluetooth sinc...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue I keep getting a pop up that says "Get the best Spotify experience on Android 12....
  • vishal-kotwar
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Out of offline devices

I only have 2 phones and a watch for my Spotify but can only download my playlists on one device . I've never had any problems until recently

  • Visitor
  • I only have 2 phones and a watch for my Spotify but can only download my playlists on one device . I've never had any problems until recently
  • Amayy
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