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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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Synchronized files no longer recognized

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceSony xperia z3 compactOperating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 My Question or IssueIm using Spotify (currently version 8.4.97.807) on a Sony Xperia Z3 compact . This old phone do not have any SIM card, im using it for music and co...

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  •   Plan Premium Country France  Device Sony xperia z3 compact Operating System Android 6.0.1   My Question or Issue Im using Spotify (currently version 8.4.97.807) on a Sony ...
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I cant see songs

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(ASUS ZENFONE MAX)Operating System(Android 6.0.1) My Issue is when I click the singers(on my library or On all Singers part ) I cant see anything,I cant see Singer's songs,I saved songs but I cant see,I see Just a black ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (ASUS ZENFONE MAX) Operating System (Android 6.0.1)   My Issue is when I click the singers(on my library or On all Singers part ) I cant see anything,...
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No filter and search bar on top of playlists

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung Galaxy S9Operating SystemAndroid Pie My Question or IssueIn previous releases, there was the easy to use filter-bar with sorting and search functionality on top of every playlist if swiped.That filter bar isn't ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy S9 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue In previous releases, there was the easy to use filter-bar with sorting and se...
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Albums doesn't show

Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device Smartisan R1 Operating System Android 8.1.0 My Question or Issue I have installed Spotify Desktop (Mac)、iPad and Android, and I found if I save some songs, then these songs will appear in "Liked Songs" (Mac、iPad and...

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  • Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device Smartisan R1 Operating System Android 8.1.0 My Question or Issue I have installed Spotify Desktop (Mac)、iPad and Android, and I found if I save some songs, then the...
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getting my account on my phone

HelloI signed up for a trial free account. I downloaded the app on my Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge and it connected to my husbands spotify account. I have installed/uninstalled the app numerous times but it always connects with his. Any info appreciated on ...

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  • Hello I signed up for a trial free account. I downloaded the app on my Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge and it connected to my husbands spotify account. I have installed/uninstalled the app numerous times but ...
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Android Spotify displays my username as numbers on song screen

PlanPremiumCountryJapan DeviceGoogle Pixel 3 XLOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueHi, so I've been having this issue for quite a while now, maybe more than a year.I used my Facebook account to sign up Spotify and I have the [Facebook Da...

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  • Plan Premium Country Japan   Device Google Pixel 3 XL Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue Hi, so I've been having this issue for quite a while now, maybe mo...
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Can't filter view saved songs by artists/search saved songs in new interface

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceAsus Zenfone 4Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.1 - Nougat My Question or IssueTwo days ago (April 30th), apparently my Spotify autoupdate to a new version (currently, 8.4.97.807) or simply a new interface. It seems like this ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Asus Zenfone 4 Operating System Android 7.1.1 - Nougat   My Question or Issue Two days ago (April 30th), apparently my Spotify autoupdate to a new ve...
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WiFi speaker starts working at home when listening to Spotify in car

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicesOne Plus 3T phone, Audio Pro 200 WiFi Speaker, BMW carOperating System(Android) My Question or IssueJust wondering if anyone can explain this rather odd issue I had yesterday!On Sunday morning I was listening to...

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  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Devices One Plus 3T phone, Audio Pro 200 WiFi Speaker, BMW car Operating System (Android)   My Question or Issue Just wondering if anyone can explai...
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Solved!! My mobile did an automatic reset now i do not have premium

PPhello my mobile did an automatic reset. Now I tried to loggin in my account it worked, but premium is not working any moreI have an android deviceI tried to Install Spotify again, but nothing changed. Or shall I cancel the contract by email and boo...

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  • PPhello my mobile did an automatic reset. Now I tried to loggin in my account it worked, but premium is not working any more I have an android device I tried to Install Spotify again, but nothing c...
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[Android] Shuffle my saved/downloaded songs

I am referring to this idea which is already closed unfortunately so I cannot give an answer... It is stated that the library function has changed recently and in order to shuffle my saved or downloaded songs I have to 'like' them. The point is: I do...

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  • I am referring to this idea which is already closed unfortunately so I cannot give an answer... It is stated that the library function has changed recently and in order to shuffle my saved or downloa...
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Wired Headphone button not working on lockscreen since Pie update

Plan PremiumCountryUSADeviceNote 9 Operating SystemPieMy IssueSince Pie update, if music is paused on lockscreen for more than 15 seconds, headset button loses function until phone manually unlocked and Spotify opened and play pressed in Spotify app.

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  •   Plan  Premium Country USA Device Note 9  Operating System Pie My Issue Since Pie update, if music is paused on lockscreen for more than 15 seconds, headset button loses fun...
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HUGE Battery drain on Samsung Galaxy S8

None of the below information is required. However, the more you DeviceSamsung Galaxy S8Operating SystemAndroid OreoMy Question or IssueSpotify absolutely murders my battery life for no discernable reason, over 10% in half an hour and I've found no f...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you  Device Samsung Galaxy S8 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Spotify absolutely murders my battery lif...
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Solved!! Music stops and app crashes when screen is off

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceLG G6Operating SystemAndroid 8.0.0 My Question or IssueThe music stops a few seconds after i change app or turn off the screen, then when i try to get back to the app it crashes.Thank you in advance for your help.

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  • Plan Premium Country France Device LG G6 Operating System Android 8.0.0   My Question or Issue The music stops a few seconds after i change app or turn off the screen, then when i try ...
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Song not fond

PlanPremiumCountryIsrael DeviceHuawei p20 proOperating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueI looking for song nf - on another level And It's not showing up

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  •   Plan Premium Country Israel   Device Huawei p20 pro Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue I looking for song nf - on another level  And It's not showing...
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Albums not loading quick

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceMoto Z2Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueThe albums take a long time to corrrectly load since the last update, only the albums. Playlist and almost everything works fine. I clean cache, re-install the app and e...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device Moto Z2 Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue The albums take a long time to corrrectly load since the last update, only the a...
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Solved!! Song restarts every time Spotify is opened

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceEonon Android Car StereoOperating SystemAndroid 8.1My Question or IssueWhen I open the app, the song restarts instead of picking up where it left off. My other Android devices play the song from the last point played. Not a...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device Eonon Android Car Stereo Operating System Android 8.1 My Question or Issue When I open the app, the song restarts instead of picking up where it left ...
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Solved!! No Shuffle Button on ANDROID

Plan: FreeCountry: UKDevice: Samsung J3Operating System: ANDROIDMy Question or IssueIt's been asked 1000s of times before but none of the so called "solutions" seem to work.There is NO Shuffle button on ANDROIDOne post talked about "you can't UN-shuf...

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Spotify premium with google play prepaid card

Hello, I bought a google play prepaid card because I wanted to buy spotify premium for a month, and I dont see an option for google pay PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceSamsung galaxy S7 edgeOperating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue

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  • Hello, I bought a google play prepaid card because I wanted to buy spotify premium for a month, and I dont see an option for google pay  Plan Premium Country Germany  Device Samsung g...
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Solved!! No repeat/shuffle option

PlanFreeCountry India Device LenovoOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueThere is no shuffle/repeat button on my spotify. Please help as this is causing much trouble as I am unable to repeat a song or a playlist.

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  •   Plan Free Country India   Device Lenovo Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue There is no shuffle/repeat button on my spotif...
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Unable to change track from steering wheel

PlanPremiumCountryThailandDeviceSamsung Galaxy S10+Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 My Question or IssueI'm using BMW 3 series (with iDrive 6) and was able to skip track using steering wheel control when I was using iPhone X (iOS 12). However, I can't do ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Samsung Galaxy S10+ Operating System Android 9.0   My Question or Issue I'm using BMW 3 series (with iDrive 6) and was able to skip track using ste...
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