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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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Android Auto voice command no longer working

PlanPremium CountryUK DevicePIXEL XL Operating SystemAndroidOreo My Question or Issue Voice command has stopped working on android auto, I think since the Oreo update. When I ask to play a song it just says 'sorry I don't know how to do that' or 'im ...

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  • Plan Premium   Country UK   Device PIXEL XL   Operating System AndroidOreo   My Question or Issue  Voice command has stopped working on android auto, I think sin...
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded music disappeared and have to be redownloaded

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceZTE Blademax 3Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmellow My Question or IssueMy issue is that whenever I download music to play offline and I update to a new version of spotify.... It erases all my music that Iv'e...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States   Device ZTE Blademax 3 Operating System Android 6.0.1 Marshmellow   My Question or Issue My issue is that whenever I download music to...
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Spotify se para cada 2 segundos

Teng o un Samsung s8 y spotify se me pausa cada 2/3 segundos. Pongo play y se pausa. Ya seguí los pasos de reinstalación y no funciona. Que pudo hacer?

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  • Teng o un Samsung s8 y spotify se me pausa cada 2/3 segundos. Pongo play y se pausa. Ya seguí los pasos de reinstalación y no funciona. Que pudo hacer?
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Autoplay off and still plays suggested songs

I turn off autoplay on Spotify Mobile for my Samsung Galaxy S9, and even after I turned it off, and even before all the songs on the playlist played (most played, but not all), it still gave me suggested songs, and wouldn't go back to my playlist aft...

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  • I turn off autoplay on Spotify Mobile for my Samsung Galaxy S9, and even after I turned it off, and even before all the songs on the playlist played (most played, but not all), it still gave me sugge...
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How do you make offline mode stay offline?

PlanPremium Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI switch spotify on my phone to offline mode when I am at work since I listen to spotify online at my computer. Spotify switches back to online mode on my phone without me doing anything. Why is...

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  • Plan Premium   Operating System Android  My Question or Issue I switch spotify on my phone to offline mode when I am at work since I listen to spotify online at my computer. Spotify s...
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Spotify stops playing music and restarts after screen wake-up

PlanPremiumCountryThe Netherlands DeviceACER A3-A20 FHD tabletOperating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 My Question or Issue The app restarts every time when the tablet wakes-up from screen saving.This also happens when another app is activated, and Spotify is p...

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  • Plan Premium Country The Netherlands  Device ACER A3-A20 FHD tablet Operating System Android 4.4.2   My Question or Issue  The app restarts every time when the tabl...
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Superuser Contribution Album cover art missing after turning on screen when new song plays

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeOperating SystemAndroid Oreo (8.0.0) My Question or Issue Here's how to replicate my issue:Get a song playing. Make sure the screen is showing cover art w/ control buttons underneath. (Screenshot 1)So...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Operating System Android Oreo (8.0.0)   My Question or Issue  Here's how to replicate my issue: Get a song play...
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Unable to share playlists

Plan. FreeCountryUSAOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI just upgraded my phone and I'm unable to share my playlists.

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  • Plan.  Free Country USA Operating System Android    My Question or Issue I just upgraded my phone and I'm unable to share my playlists.  
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Reproduction of any song stops randomly

When i am hearing a playlist with 4g conection in my device the reproduction of any song that is playing stopsPlanPremiumCountry MexicoDeviceXiaomi red mi 3Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 My Question or Issue Why the reproduction of any somg that is pl...

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  • When i am hearing a playlist with 4g conection in my device the reproduction of any song that is playing stops Plan Premium Country  Mexico Device Xiaomi red mi 3 Operating System Androi...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify fecha ao compartilhar

Toda vez que eu clico em compartilhar alguma musica ou ate mesmo no meu perfil o aplicativo trava e logo fecha. Sempre, não consigo compartilhar nada no spotifyPlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceAsus zenfone 4Operating SystemAndroid 8.0.0

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  • Toda vez que eu clico em compartilhar alguma musica ou ate mesmo no meu perfil o aplicativo trava e logo fecha. Sempre, não consigo compartilhar nada no spotify Plan Premium Country Brasil Devic...
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Download Cap? wth

Spotify, If we are paying for a premium services why would we get capped? I don't understand. It is like buying a whole pie but you can only have 2 pieces with you at a time. I purchased a 200GB SD Card for my phone to completely eliminate any downlo...

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  •   Spotify,    If we are paying for a premium services why would we get capped? I don't understand. It is like buying a whole pie but you can only have 2 pieces with you at a time.&n...
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Gapless playback is not gapless with local files

Hi! I'm using the Android app and I've synced some live albums and mixtapes onto my device. I've enabled gapless playback but there's still a half a second or shorter gap between songs that ruin the listening experience. I also tried with crossfade s...

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  •   Hi!   I'm using the Android app and I've synced some live albums and mixtapes onto my device. I've enabled gapless playback but there's still a half a second or shorter gap between son...
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I can't share any more! Anytime i push the share button, the app crashes! I've already reinstall spo

PlanPremiumCountry Germany Device(Samsung Galaxy 9)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany    Device (Samsung Galaxy 9) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Can't share songs from my phone

PlanPremiumCountry MexicoDeviceMoto Z 2 playOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueFor about a week now, I can't seem to be able to share songs at all. I click on the three dots to display the menu and as soon as I click on the share option...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Mexico Device Moto Z 2 play Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue For about a week now, I can't seem to be able to share songs at all. I click...
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I'm having issues when using the share tool

PlanPremiumCountryBrazil Device(Samsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueLately, after the latest update (8.4.67.886 armV7), when I try to share a song, playlist, artist or album, the app suddenly shuts down.

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil   Device (Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue Lately, after the latest update (8.4.67.886 armV7), when I try to...
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Solved!! App crashes when sharing something

PlanPremiumCountryAustriaDeviceOneplus 5 Operating SystemAndroid 8.1.0 My Question or Issue Everytime i try to share a song or playlist the app crashes. I tried restarting an all these steps but the problem still occurs every time. Please fix this.

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  • Plan Premium Country Austria Device Oneplus 5  Operating System Android 8.1.0   My Question or Issue  Everytime i try to share a song or playlist the app crashes. I tried res...
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Equilizer In Android auto not working

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceAndroid, galaxy s8 and Android autoOperating SystemAndroid 8.x My Question or IssueThe equilizer does not work at all when using the USB c cable for Android auto in the car. The equilizer works In all other instances. I have ...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Android, galaxy s8 and Android auto Operating System Android 8.x   My Question or Issue The equilizer does not work at all when using the USB c cable...
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Multiple issues after 8.4.67.886 arm 7 version update

PlanPremiumCountry CanadaDevicesamsung s6Operating Systemandroid 7.0 My Question or Issue Multiple issues after latest update. One of the most major problems I am having is when using the playback control screen with album cover screen the controls (...

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  •   Plan Premium Country  Canada Device samsung s6 Operating System android 7.0   My Question or Issue  Multiple issues after latest update. One of the most major problem...
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Non condivide brani.

Plain PremiumCountry ItalyDeviceOne plusOperating SystemAndroid Non mi permette di condividere brani. Ogni volta che provo ferma la musica e torna alla schermata del brano in ascolto. Ho disinstallato un paio di volte app ma non è cambiato nulla. My ...

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  •   Plain Premium Country  Italy Device One plus Operating System Android   Non mi permette di condividere brani. Ogni volta che provo ferma la musica e torna alla schermata...
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Crash while share playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry IndonesiaDeviceAsus Zenfone Max Pro M1Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or Issue My spotify crash to the screen when sharing my playlist

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country  Indonesia Device Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue  My spotify crash to the screen when sharing my playl...
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