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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 Library is different now

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceMotorila G7 PlusOperating SystemAndroid P My Question or IssueRecently i changed my Motorola G5 (Android Oreo) to my new phone, motorola G7 Plus (Android Pie). I noticed that the app is tottaly different, and on my G5 I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Motorila G7 Plus Operating System Android P   My Question or Issue Recently i changed my Motorola G5 (Android Oreo) to my new phone, motorola G7 Plus...
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Issue connecting a YAMAHA R-N803D receiver to Spotify

I've installed the Music Cast app for Yamaha receivers on my Samsung Galaxy S9+ phone,running Android Oreo and i need to connect the receiver to Spotify but it can' be done. My Question or IssueI have made firmware upgrade and the receiver is corectl...

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  • I've installed the Music Cast app for Yamaha receivers on my Samsung Galaxy S9+ phone,running Android Oreo and i need to connect the receiver to Spotify but it can' be done.  My Question or Iss...
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Connecting to spotify.... in Android Notification

PlanFree/PremiumCountryRomaniaDeviceSamsung Galaxy s9+Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueMy issue is that i can't connect my receiver YAMAHA R-N 803D to Spotify using the app developed by Yamaha, Music Cast,although i have done firmware...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Romania Device Samsung Galaxy s9+ Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue My issue is that i can't connect my receiver YAMAHA R-N 803D to Sp...
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Superuser Contribution SD Card Storage

Hi AllAfter the recent Andriod update, I can no longer store my music on the SD Card on Samsung Galaxy S8. The option to do so is available and I am able to select SD storage. It comes up with the option to press Ok. When I go back into the storage o...

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  • Hi All After the recent Andriod update, I can no longer store my music on the SD Card on Samsung Galaxy S8.    The option to do so is available and I am able to select SD storage. It com...
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Superuser Contribution App

PlanStudentCountryUSADeviceSamsungOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI'm probably posting this in the wrong place but is there a way to login to Hulu on a mobile app with spotify student account?

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  • Plan Student Country USA Device Samsung Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I'm probably posting this in the wrong place but is there a...
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Solved!! Can't access library artists

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceHuawei P Smart Since a while back I can't access artists that I have saved in my library if they have alot of songs. It seems to work if there are less than 100 songs, but not above. I just get to a black screen. It does...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Huawei P Smart     Since a while back I can't access artists that I have saved in my library if they have alot of songs. It seems to work ...
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SPOTIFY AND WEAR OS 2.0

PlanPremiumCountryITALYDeviceHUAWEI WATCH 2 LTEOperating SystemWEAR OS 2.0 My Question or IssueHi all. I just received this new device. I'd like to use it for running, standalone, with spotify. Wich app i have to use? I dounloaded ed installed "Spoti...

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  • Plan Premium Country ITALY Device HUAWEI WATCH 2 LTE Operating System WEAR OS 2.0   My Question or Issue Hi all. I just received this new device. I'd like to use it for running, standa...
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Spotify doesn't work with headphones and earbuds

Plan:Premium Country:USA Device:Samsung J7 Spotify Version Installed:8.4.97.807 My Issue:When using any headphones or earbuds, Spotify keeps pausing, playing, and skipping tracks on its own. This usually happens when I place my phone in my pocket or ...

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  • Plan: Premium   Country: USA   Device: Samsung J7   Spotify Version Installed: 8.4.97.807   My Issue: When using any headphones or earbuds, Spotify keeps pausing, pla...
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Galaxy S8 One UI update stops music when switching apps/screen off/leaving app

Since the new update of the Galaxy S8 Pie One UI, spotify pauses music whenever I leave the app, turn off the screen, or switch apps. I have tried:deleting, clearing cache and data, restarting and reinstallingremoving all spotify files from within an...

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  • Since the new update of the Galaxy S8 Pie One UI, spotify pauses music whenever I leave the app, turn off the screen, or switch apps. I have tried: deleting, clearing cache and data, restarting and...
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Daily mix not updating or increasing

I am using Spotify(premium) on Android. Joined about a month earlier and have listened about 500 songs of various genres but only one mix(daily mix 1) is available. I have tried liking songs of various genres, i also tried logging again, and reinstal...

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  • I am using Spotify(premium) on Android. Joined about a month earlier and have listened about 500 songs of various genres but only one mix(daily mix 1) is available. I have tried liking songs of vario...
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Downloaded Music Not Showing Up on Mobile App

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung S8+My Question or IssueI have Spotify Premium and my downloaded music is not appearing. It shows up on the web player, but my phone says I have no artists downloaded and the songs section is non-existent. I only hav...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung S8+ My Question or Issue I have Spotify Premium and my downloaded music is not appearing. It shows up on the web player, but my phone says I have no art...
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Notification bar on miui 10 isn't showing the reproduction controls

The notification bar never showed the reproduction controls for spotify, nor really any notification from it. I tried to enable every switch on the settings of the app, but the option "Reproduction" doesn't switch on. When I bought the phone the repr...

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  • The notification bar never showed the reproduction controls for spotify, nor really any notification from it. I tried to enable every switch on the settings of the app, but the option "Reproduction" ...
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Android app green loading cicle constantly appears... and other issues

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceHTC One M9Operating SystemAndroid 7 My Question or IssueIf I select a song to start play, then go to album view, and then tap the back button, the Android app gets stuck on a green loading circle screen. I have t...

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  • Plan Premium Country  United States Device HTC One M9 Operating System Android 7   My Question or Issue If I select a song to start play, then go to album view, and then tap the b...
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Solved!! Single repeat turning off.

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceHuawei P20 ProOperating SystemAndroid something (idk) My Question or IssueCan we keep repeat single on when i switch song? I usually listen to one song, then grow tired of it, then play another.I find it annoying to have to t...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Huawei P20 Pro Operating System Android something (idk)   My Question or Issue Can we keep repeat single on when i switch song? I usually listen to o...
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Saved albums appearing in my most recently played list do not work

PlanPremiumCountryMaltaDevice(iPhone 6s)Operating System(iOS 11) My Question or IssueHi Team I have noticed a number of very strange additions to the ios app, my "recently played" tracks will not open and play when offline even though they are saved ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Malta Device (iPhone 6s) Operating System (iOS 11)   My Question or Issue Hi Team    I have noticed a number of very strange additions to the ios app, ...
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Solved!! Spotify for Family won't allow downloads

My family member on a family plan can't download songs for offline use using the app on his android phone, but can download it properly if he's using a desktop pc. Please help? TIA.

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  • My family member on a family plan can't download songs for offline use using the app on his android phone, but can download it properly if he's using a desktop pc. Please help? TIA.
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Question about Playlists

So, I recently exceeded my playlist on Spotify. Now, I want to continue this playlist in a second part. Now here is where my problem lies: I don't want to have the same tracks from the first one be on the second one. I wish there was a way to "Skip D...

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  • So, I recently exceeded my playlist on Spotify. Now, I want to continue this playlist in a second part. Now here is where my problem lies: I don't want to have the same tracks from the first one...
  • Nico
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After the most recent update of my Galaxy s9 keeps pausing only when using my car's bluetooth.

PlanPremiumCountry Japan DeviceGalaxy s9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueAfter the most recent update of my Galaxy s9 (13th March), keeps pausing only when using my car's bluetooth. It pauses randomly multiple times throughout every song I...

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  •   Plan Premium Country  Japan   Device Galaxy s9 Operating System Android    My Question or Issue After the most recent update of my Galaxy s9 (13th March), keeps...
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The infinite monkey cage

Help, I am trying to listen to the infinite monkey cage on a Google home mini speaker. When I say play the infinite monkey cage it says it is not possible. When I load the podcast up on my phone and attempt to connect to the Google mini device they d...

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  • Help, I am trying to listen to the infinite monkey cage on a Google home mini speaker. When I say play the infinite monkey cage it says it is not possible.   When I load the podcast up on my p...
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Cannot change music/start/pause music on Samsung Galaxy 9+ unless app is open on phone

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9+Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI have not been able to change my music, start music or pause music via bluetooth unless the app is physically open on my phone. All bluetooth devices s...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy 9+ Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I have not been able to change my music, start music or pause music via blue...
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