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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...

Amayy
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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...

Daniel
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Daniel
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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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Android/Chromecast issue

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9, Chromecast Hi Team,I have an issue wherby as soon as i cast to my chromecast, an ad (The story of the Clash) starts playing then freezes. I am forced to shut and reopen spotify but am unable to cast. It...

Goldfield
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Plan Free Country Australia Device Samsung Galaxy 9, Chromecast Hi Team, I have an issue wherby as soon as i cast to my chromecast, an ad (The story of the Clash) starts playing then f...
2019-05-23 2:49:41 AM
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Goldfield
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Android Premium Account Features

I have the Spotify App Version 8.5.6.673 on my LG5. I am signed up for a Premium Account, and up to date on my payments. I'm also from Canada. My app keeps telling me "You've discovered a Premium Feature" and telling me to sign up for a premium accou...

currandobbs
Newbie
I have the Spotify App Version 8.5.6.673 on my LG5. I am signed up for a Premium Account, and up to date on my payments. I'm also from Canada. My app keeps telling me "You've discovered a Premium Fea...
2019-05-23 10:21:57 PM
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Jᴀᴄᴋ
Roadie
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Spotify not restarting after any notification on Galaxy watch

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceSamsung Galaxy watch Have been listening to downloaded music on spotify on my Galaxy watch while running with no problems until the past 2 weeks. Now when I get a notification Spotify no longer continues playing afterwards....

Michaelperman
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Plan Premium Country UK Device Samsung Galaxy watch Have been listening to downloaded music on spotify on my Galaxy watch while running with no problems until the past 2 w...
2019-02-17 10:07:17 PM
2019-05-23 9:08:12 PM
MurrayMac
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Spotify android app

PlanFreeCountryZaragoza Devicebq aquaris X proOperating System(Android Oreo) My Question or IssueEn la aplicación para android en el movil no me deja seleccionar la cancion que yo quiero escuchar, solamente el modo aleatorio, y tampoco me deja avanza...

Danigv
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Plan Free Country Zaragoza Device bq aquaris X pro Operating System (Android Oreo) My Question or Issue En la aplicación para android en el movil no me ...
2019-05-23 8:39:37 PM
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Retrieving a song from Spotify's own playlist

Hi There was a song in Spotify All Night Dance Party playlist around January 2019 that I used to like, but I have never saved it. I know that it is not possible to access my playing history on Android, but is it possible to view Spotify's own playlis...

abed77
Newbie
Hi There was a song in Spotify All Night Dance Party playlist around January 2019 that I used to like, but I have never saved it. I know that it is not possible to access my playing history on Androi...
2019-05-23 7:28:41 PM
2019-05-23 8:08:48 PM
Jᴀᴄᴋ
Roadie
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Can't play Die Lit by Playboi Carti

Hello, i am from Oman and for some reason the album Die Lit by Playboi Carti is unplayable for me, is there a way to fix this? I saw another post saying that its not available in Egypt too, does anybody know the reason for that?

MFarsi
Newbie
Hello, i am from Oman and for some reason the album Die Lit by Playboi Carti is unplayable for me, is there a way to fix this? I saw another post saying that its not available in Egypt too, does anyb...
2019-05-23 6:54:23 PM
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Superuser Contribution Songs stop playing, but don't actually pause

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceSamsung Galaxy S5 NeoOperating SystemAndroid 6.0.1My Question or IssueSo, I use Spotify on a regular basis and this bug is frequent but doesn't happen everyday or everytime. When I'm playing a song, sometimes, it will ra...

4ristocrat
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Operating System Android 6.0.1 My Question or Issue So, I use Spotify on a regular basis and this bug is frequent but doesn't...
2019-05-11 4:52:34 PM
2019-05-23 5:26:49 PM
stormyuk
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Listen to different Playlists on different Devices _consecutively_

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceMultipleOperating SystemVarious My Question or IssueHello, is there any possibility to _not_ sync playlists accross devices?I would love to save the current playback state per device. So that i can listen to music on my...

grnrt
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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Multiple Operating System Various My Question or Issue Hello, is there any possibility to _not_ sync playlists accross devices? I would ...
2019-05-23 4:54:38 PM
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Shuffle – Playback order changes when switching listening device

PlanPremium CountryUnited States DeviceiPhone XS, Dell OptiPlex 390, MacBook Pro Operating SystemiOS 12.3, Windows 7, macOS Mojave My Question or IssueI have long noticed that if I am shuffling my current playlist, the playback order will change imme...

michaeldentico
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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone XS, Dell OptiPlex 390, MacBook Pro Operating System iOS 12.3, Windows 7, macOS Mojave My Question or Issue I ...
2019-05-23 4:50:30 PM
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Superuser Contribution Can't share music to my Instagram stories.

I tried reinstalling both the apps and many solutions I found here but nothing workedPlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceHuwaei COR-AL100Operating SystemAndroid Version 9 Please find a solution and leave a link as its being a huge fuss.

Vickydanzel
Newbie
I tried reinstalling both the apps and many solutions I found here but nothing worked Plan Premium Country India Device Huwaei COR-AL100 Operating System Android Version 9 Please fin...
2019-05-17 4:29:15 AM
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Jemi
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Superuser Contribution Constant Waze banner

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceOne plus 5TOperating SystemOxygen OS 9.0.5 My Question or IssueWaze banner won't go away when connecting with Bluetooth on the car. I don't have Waze and it continues to tell me I'm connected even when I toggle it off as pe...

Antal49
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Plan Premium Country US Device One plus 5T Operating System Oxygen OS 9.0.5 My Question or Issue Waze banner won't go away when connecting with Bluetooth on the car. ...
2019-05-18 3:10:10 AM
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Jemi
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Superuser Contribution Weird veiw in now playing

What is this weird view?, how is it activated?PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy s7Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

flippyinvader
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What is this weird view?, how is it activated? Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy s7 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Iss...
2019-05-18 3:39:30 AM
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Jemi
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UI is different for other members of Family Plan

I am not sure how, but we noticed a problem with my account. While they have the full set up(see attached photo), my account is stuck with the non-premium UI. I have none of the options available to them, although I am on a premium subscription

Cardespawn
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I am not sure how, but we noticed a problem with my account. While they have the full set up(see attached photo), my account is stuck with the non-premium UI. I have none of the options available to ...
2019-05-23 4:04:12 PM
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Superuser Contribution I cannot listen to podcasts. I see them but cannot open them. Iam using a s3. Ca anyone help please

None of the below information is required. However, 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,e...

Nbg1900
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None of the below information is required. However, 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, Macb...
2019-05-19 5:14:32 PM
2019-05-23 2:47:37 PM
Jemi
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Superuser Contribution Songs on liked playlist not showing up on different phone

HI am trying to play my likes songs on another phone (both are androids) (I don't have premium), but none of my likes songs are coming up on my second phone

DL56
Newbie
HI am trying to play my likes songs on another phone (both are androids) (I don't have premium), but none of my likes songs are coming up on my second phone
2019-05-19 11:31:38 PM
2019-05-23 2:31:39 PM
Jemi
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Superuser Contribution Musicplayer Notification / ZTE Axon 10 Pro

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceZTE Axon 10 ProOperating SystemAndroid 9 Pie My Question or Issue Music and podcast work but thecontrol notification looks after a few minutes like the screenshot

NeoX0307
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Germany Device ZTE Axon 10 Pro Operating System Android 9 Pie My Question or Issue Music and podcast work but the control notification looks after a few...
2019-05-20 10:07:08 AM
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Jemi
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Stop from displaying on phone

When I'm listening on my computer and DON'T start Spotify on my phone how do I prevent Spotify from starting and displaying what I'm listening to on my phone? Pixel 2XL running Q beta 3 but this happened on stable builds too.

tjliebro
Music Fan
When I'm listening on my computer and DON'T start Spotify on my phone how do I prevent Spotify from starting and displaying what I'm listening to on my phone? Pixel 2XL running Q beta 3 but ...
2019-05-22 3:46:38 PM
2019-05-23 2:22:08 PM
jsannn
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Superuser Contribution Getting Rid Of The Download Switch/Button

PlanPremium For FamilyCountryUSDeviceSamsungOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueHi. I have been a premium user since 2016 and this has been my problem since then. I sent an email to Spotify about this and I was informed to post it here for us...

JBayudz
Composer
Plan Premium For Family Country US Device Samsung Operating System Android My Question or Issue Hi. I have been a premium user since 2016 and this has been my problem since then. &n...
2019-05-20 2:23:02 PM
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JBayudz
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Superuser Contribution Liking a song from Daily Mixes, Radios Stations, etc causes duplicate songs in library

Plan: Premium, JapanDevice: Samsung Galaxy S10 PlusOperating System: Android Pie After a recent update, I noticed that if I liked a song it gets automatically added to my Library even if it has already been added. This causes duplicates, i.e.- if I "...

deeeeekun
Regular
Plan: Premium, Japan Device: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Operating System: Android Pie After a recent update, I noticed that if I liked a song it gets automatically added to my ...
2019-05-16 3:12:57 AM
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Peter
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[Android] Song doesn't start or get stuck after a few seconds

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S8Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueFrom a couple of weeks I'm experiencing a very annoying issue with the android app. Randomly some song won't start playing, or get stuck after a few second...

Cholo981
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Plan Premium Country Italy Device Samsung Galaxy S8 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue From a couple of weeks I'm experiencing a very annoying issue with the android ...
2019-05-23 8:55:01 AM
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Cholo981
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