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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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2023-07-11 7:43:36 PM
3 weeks ago
0x8EFABE4E
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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...

Plaguedoctor
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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
2 weeks ago
Sumit_Ghosh
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Can´t connect to Sonos with spotify on android

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceOnePlus 3Operating SystemAndroid 8 My Question or IssueSince months I can´t connect to Sonos with the Spotify Android app. In the connect section I don´t see the Sonos devices. If I connect via the Windows App there is ...

spinatsuppe1
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Germany Device OnePlus 3 Operating System Android 8 My Question or Issue Since months I can´t connect to Sonos with the Spotify Android app. In the connect secti...
2018-09-06 12:41:31 PM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesn't always start with my DAC

PlanPremiumCountryEngland DeviceMotorola Moto GOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSpotify doesn't always start with my DAC (Via 'on the go' USB Cable) - sometimes it just works perfectly - other times it won't start'

Malcolm4
Newbie
Plan Premium Country England Device Motorola Moto G Operating System Android My Question or Issue Spotify doesn't always start with my DAC (Via 'on the go' USB Cable) - somet...
2018-08-31 11:11:42 PM
2018-09-06 12:39:45 PM
TomLegend
Spotify Legend
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How to turn off the Behind the Lyrics. Even option is not working

PlanPremiumCountry AustraliaDeviceGalaxy s8 plusOperating SystemAndroid oreo My Question or Issue How to turn off the BTL???Even i turn off it from the optionIt is still showing to me the BTL automaticallyI don't wanna see the useless content otherwi...

Asgard2
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Australia Device Galaxy s8 plus Operating System Android oreo My Question or Issue How to turn off the BTL??? Even i turn off it from the option It...
2018-09-06 12:13:19 PM
2018-09-06 12:18:27 PM
Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Can't load artist page and other pages

I can play never played songs. I have a wifi connection, a pretty good one, i have acess in other apps. Also if i use mobile data, I also have the same thing. The thing is: the artist link is grey and can't go into. Sometimes this back to normal, but...

GuilhermeAdao
Newbie
I can play never played songs. I have a wifi connection, a pretty good one, i have acess in other apps. Also if i use mobile data, I also have the same thing. The thing is: the arti...
2018-08-31 9:31:02 PM
2018-09-06 12:11:15 PM
TomLegend
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can't use app when minimized (Android)

The app doesn't work when minimized, I can't click to pause, play or change music.Can anyone help me?

xnqq
Newbie
The app doesn't work when minimized, I can't click to pause, play or change music. Can anyone help me?
2018-08-23 5:52:21 PM
2018-09-06 11:57:39 AM
Katerina
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music Videos

Plan: PremiumCountry: BrazilDevice: Bluboo S1Operating System: Android 7.1 My Question or Issue I already have tha last version of Android in my cellphone but the Spotify app doesn't recognize. To the app, my cellphone has a earlier version and I can...

Crasyss
Newbie
Plan: Premium Country: Brazil Device: Bluboo S1 Operating System: Android 7.1 My Question or Issue I already have tha last version of Android in my cellphone but the Spotify a...
2018-08-31 4:37:28 PM
2018-09-06 11:32:36 AM
TomLegend
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Thumbs Up/Down not available on next song

PlanPremiumCountryUkDeviceSamsung Galaxy 8 plusOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueHi, I am having problems with thumbs up/down icon, in that when I have selected it for a song, the icon doesn't reset itself when the next song plays. I h...

Jammf
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Plan Premium Country Uk Device Samsung Galaxy 8 plus Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Hi, I am having problems with thumbs up/down icon, in that when I have se...
2018-08-30 9:08:22 PM
2018-09-06 10:19:23 AM
Jemi
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Superuser Contribution Spotify starts playing automatially when on bluetooth

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung Galaxy 7Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or Issue Hello. I have a bluetooth speaker in my bedroom and I've been using Spotify to play music on it ever since I became a member. A month ago something changed. I noticed ...

naie
Newbie
Plan Premium Device Samsung Galaxy 7 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Hello. I have a bluetooth speaker in my bedroom and I've been using Spotify to play m...
2018-06-24 10:56:42 PM
2018-09-06 10:12:18 AM
samrussell
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7335 Views
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Huawei P20 (lite) app issues

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceHuawei P20 LiteOperating SystemAndroid oreo 8.0.0 My Question or Issue I've been having some issues with the Spotify app since I've switched to a new phone (Huawei p20 Lite).- The 'album view' display often free...

Guuskolo
Newbie
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Huawei P20 Lite Operating System Android oreo 8.0.0 My Question or Issue I've been having some issues with the Spotify app since I'v...
2018-09-06 8:20:55 AM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify using acceleration sensor

Hi! My question is why is Spotify using acceleration sensor if it doesn't have the "Running" feature anymore? Spotify version: 8.4.62.472 Thanks!

AeroZ
Composer
Hi! My question is why is Spotify using acceleration sensor if it doesn't have the "Running" feature anymore? Spotify version: 8.4.62.472 Thanks!
2018-07-10 7:03:05 AM
2018-09-06 8:11:07 AM
Daisy
Spotify Legend
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Music stops for no reason

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceOnePlus 5TOperating SystemAndroid 8.1.0Spotify App Version8.4.68.911 armV7 My Question or IssueIn the last week or so Spotify on my phone just stops randomly. The timing is random - sometimes it plays for an hour no worries...

mbhall88
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Device OnePlus 5T Operating System Android 8.1.0 Spotify App Version 8.4.68.911 armV7 My Question or Issue In the last week or so Spotify on my phon...
2018-09-06 6:49:13 AM
2018-09-06 7:09:54 AM
AeroZ
Composer
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352 Views
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Search and browse functions don't work on Samsung Galaxy S8

My Question or Issue The search and browse functions do not work when using my Samsung Galaxy S8 even though I have offline mode turned off and am connected to wifi in my home. I do not think there's anything wrong with our wifi connection as it seem...

Cari228
Newbie
My Question or Issue The search and browse functions do not work when using my Samsung Galaxy S8 even though I have offline mode turned off and am connected to wifi in my home....
2018-09-06 4:39:41 AM
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Larger ICONS for driving

I have my phone on a dock while driving - however I find that the Skip buttons are so small, I have to concentrate a lot more to make sure I'm pressing the right button. I feel like instead a full picture of the Album Cover, the Skip, Rewind and Paus...

VLev
Newbie
I have my phone on a dock while driving - however I find that the Skip buttons are so small, I have to concentrate a lot more to make sure I'm pressing the right button. I feel like instead a full pi...
2018-09-05 9:46:25 PM
2018-09-05 11:44:31 PM
Jose_M
Spotify Star
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630 Views
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Using spotify on my phone

I've just got Spotify Premium set up on my laptop but would also like to use it on my phone but don't know how to go about this. Is it possible to use it on more than one device? PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceAndroidOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo...

ClaireBear2
Newbie
I've just got Spotify Premium set up on my laptop but would also like to use it on my phone but don't know how to go about this. Is it possible to use it on more than one device? Plan ...
2018-09-05 10:16:24 PM
2018-09-05 11:23:31 PM
AeroZ
Composer
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223 Views
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Solved!! can't create playlist shortcut for homescreen

PlanFreeCountry SingaporeDeviceHuawei P9Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 My Question or Issuethere isnt any option for me to add any playlists to my homescreen when i press the 3 dots at the top right hand corner of my screen. is this a premium function o...

niahlik
Newbie
Plan Free Country Singapore Device Huawei P9 Operating System Android 7.0 My Question or Issue there isnt any option for me to add any playlists to my homescreen when i...
2018-09-05 6:04:31 PM
2018-09-05 9:00:19 PM
Jose_M
Spotify Star
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1 replies
1 likes

2533 Views
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Songs are grayed out and won't let me play them any more

PlanPremium Country IrelandDeviceHuawei Y6 2018Operating SystemAndroid A song that was downloaded on my premium account uninstalled and won't let me play it any more. It's grayed out and I've done 2 clean reinstalles of spotify, I dont know what to d...

Nathan892
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Ireland Device Huawei Y6 2018 Operating System Android A song that was downloaded on my premium account uninstalled and won't let me play it any...
2018-09-05 7:07:50 PM
2018-09-05 7:16:55 PM
AeroZ
Composer
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448 Views
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Download notification keepts flashing for a few miliseconds. If playlist contains unplayable song

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsug Galaxy A3 2017Operating SystemAndroid Oreo 8.0.0 / Samsung Exp 9.0--Spotifiy App Version:8.4.61.683 armV7 So for a few weeks now my notification bar keeps flashing the "currently downloading arrow" symbol. It jus...

dijara
Regular
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsug Galaxy A3 2017 Operating System Android Oreo 8.0.0 / Samsung Exp 9.0 -- Spotifiy App Version: 8.4.61.683 armV7 So for a few weeks now m...
2018-07-06 2:56:03 PM
2018-09-05 6:04:44 PM
Toby1996
Casual Listener
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9702 Views
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Original game soundtracks section doesn't show in gaming category

PlanFreeCountryUnited States DeviceGoogle Pixel 2Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 My Question or Issue When browsing on PC, if you go to Home > Genres & Moods > Gaming you get 3 categories. Popular Playlists, Podcasts, and Original Game Soundtracks. When ...

waterboysh
Newbie
Plan Free Country United States Device Google Pixel 2 Operating System Android 9.0 My Question or Issue When browsing on PC, if you go to Home > Genres & Moods &...
2018-09-05 5:51:16 PM
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Superuser Contribution Missing lyrics?

How is it possible that lyrics I can see on both the Genius app and desktop site aren't shown by the Genius integrated in spotify? E.g. more than half the songs of Linkin Park's Meteora as well as hybrid theory album don't have any lyrics. But when I...

JonasRietdorf
Casual Listener
How is it possible that lyrics I can see on both the Genius app and desktop site aren't shown by the Genius integrated in spotify? E.g. more than half the songs of Linkin Park's Meteora as w...
2018-08-30 7:14:30 AM
2018-09-05 5:44:11 PM
TomLegend
Spotify Legend
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Multiple bugs since last week or so

PlanPremiumCountry NLDeviceONE PLUS 5Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or Issue Since last week (or so) I'm having multiple problems with the spotify app on android. Problem 1 (seen multiple posts about this one)After starting the app it redow...

JeroenM
Regular
Plan Premium Country NL Device ONE PLUS 5 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Since last week (or so) I'm having multiple problems with the spotify app on ...
2018-07-13 10:18:37 AM
2018-09-05 5:21:19 PM
Heffalord
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