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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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  • Sumit_Ghosh
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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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  • 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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Spotify app stops after 30 minutes

Hi there!Since the Android update last week, my Spotify account on my Nokia 6 shuts down after a while when I'm not using other functions (let's say 30 minutes, when I'm walking or biking). I tried everything: my settings, downloading the app again, ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there! Since the Android update last week, my Spotify account on my Nokia 6 shuts down after a while when I'm not using other functions (let's say 30 minutes, when I'm walking or biking). I tried...
  • jamesXL
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Solved!! Using Spotify with Android Smartwatch

I am getting a smartwatch and I am mostly going to be using it for working out. I would very much like to use spotify on the watch connected with a bluetooth headset so I do not need to carry my phone around everywhere at the gym. Is there a way to u...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am getting a smartwatch and I am mostly going to be using it for working out. I would very much like to use spotify on the watch connected with a bluetooth headset so I do not need to carry my phon...
  • Harry341
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Superuser Contribution app doesnt work no longer after being updated

Hey there, before i updated the app, everything was fine. Since then my phone can´t open the app any longer. the app goes down and the phone says ´spotify doesn´t answer´ or something like that- is there any help? thanks!

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  • Hey there,   before i updated the app, everything was fine. Since then my phone can´t open the app any longer. the app goes down and the phone says ´spotify doesn´t answer´ or something l...
  • LidaKampen
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Spotify Player auf Sperrbildschirm

Ich habe das Problem das ich den Spotify Player nicht auf meinem Sperrbildschirm sehen kann würde gern wissen ob es an spotify liegt oder an meinem neuen Handy(Huawei P8 Lite) weil bei meinem vorherigen (Vodafone Smart Prime 6) war er auf dem Sperrbi...

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  • Ich habe das Problem das ich den Spotify Player nicht auf meinem Sperrbildschirm sehen kann würde gern wissen ob es an spotify liegt oder an meinem neuen Handy(Huawei P8 Lite) weil bei meinem vorheri...
  • Maulwurfn
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Solved!! Spotify Connect from android device

My phone is running Android 8. I have the latest Spotify app installed. I use Spotify on my desktop (wired, Win10) and laptop (wifi, Linux with KDE plasma 5.x). In my home network I have a Teac NT-503 connected wired, and a Marantz 6012 on Wifi. From...

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  • My phone is running Android 8. I have the latest Spotify app installed.   I use Spotify on my desktop (wired, Win10) and laptop (wifi, Linux with KDE plasma 5.x).   In my home network I...
  • inflatablemouse
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Paguei mas não está liberado meu Spotify Premium

Contratei o plano do estudante, porém paguei e não consigo usar. Minha conta está como se ainda estivesse free, já veio cobrando na fatura do cartão do mês passado e nessa também virá. Aguardo a **bleep** ou terei medidas cabíveis contra.

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  •  Contratei o plano do estudante, porém paguei e não consigo usar. Minha conta está como se ainda estivesse free, já veio cobrando na fatura do cartão do mês passado e nessa também virá. Aguardo ...
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local files sync to android TV app

I use Spotify on my mac Desktop, Android Phone and Android TV. I can sync my (desktop) local files to my phone, but I can't sync them to my Android TV app ! Is it possible ? If not it could be a must have feature. Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • I use Spotify on my mac Desktop, Android Phone and Android TV.   I can sync my (desktop) local files to my phone, but I can't sync them to my Android TV app !   Is it possible ? If not ...
  • Tupay
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Music gone missing!

Is it just me or Imagination by Shawn Mendes is no longer in Spotify? It has always been there until today! Why?!

  • Newbie
  • Is it just me or Imagination by Shawn Mendes is no longer in Spotify? It has always been there until today! Why?!
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Skipping, pausing and stuttering

I'm a Premium user (version 1.9.0.1273) almost exclusively on my phone (HTC Desire X). Over the last month or so Spotify has been skipping, pausing and stuttering as if it's buffering, or as if I'm listening to a scratched CD. Following advice seen i...

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  • I'm a Premium user (version 1.9.0.1273) almost exclusively on my phone (HTC Desire X).   Over the last month or so Spotify has been skipping, pausing and stuttering as if it's buffering, or ...
  • rse78
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Spotify premium geht auf neuen handy nicht

Hallo habe ein Problem habe ein neues Handy und habe mich ganz normal angemeldet bei spotify und bin jetzt in der free Version. Spotify bucht aber trotzdem das Geld ab .

  • Casual Listener
  • Hallo habe ein Problem habe ein neues Handy und habe mich ganz normal angemeldet bei spotify und bin jetzt in der free Version. Spotify bucht aber trotzdem das Geld ab .
  • Domi94
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Loop/Repeat Discover Playlist

I cannot find the loop (repeat playlist indefinitely) button anymore when listening to Spotify Discover. How can I set the Discover playlist to loop? I can set other playlists to loop OK, but listening to Discover the controls have disappeared!

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  • I cannot find the loop (repeat playlist indefinitely) button anymore when listening to Spotify Discover.   How can I set the Discover playlist to loop? I can set other playlists to loop OK, bu...
  • Redalert
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Run -genre disappeared

Hi!For my disappointment I couldn't find the "Run" in the genres anymore. The one where you can put/change your own bpm and the music responds accordingly. It was one of the few very, very useful things on Sporify and I really, really wish you bring ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! For my disappointment I couldn't find the "Run" in the genres anymore. The one where you can put/change your own bpm and the music responds accordingly.   It was one of the few very, very...
  • AudraRobson
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App crashes on download switch for some albums

Spotify premium user here (family account), using stock Oneplus 5 with latest app and ROM version. Since a couple of days downloading albums is not working for all albums any more. Everytime I flick the switch the app crashes. I tried reinstalling, c...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify premium user here (family account), using stock Oneplus 5 with latest app and ROM version. Since a couple of days downloading albums is not working for all albums any more. Everytime I flick ...
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Solved!! [Account] Songs from previous weeks

[EN] How do I access songs from the previous week's "News of the Week" playlist? [BR] Como acessar as músicas da semana anterior da playlist "Novidades da Semana"?

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  • [EN] How do I access songs from the previous week's "News of the Week" playlist?   [BR] Como acessar as músicas da semana anterior da playlist "Novidades da Semana"?
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Solved!! Spotify icon gone from notification bar

Hi!I'm using spotify version 0.7.4.610.gd7332b3 on Xperia V with Android 4.1.2. Since the last few days, the spotify icon in the notification area/bar (normally allowing playback controls and going straight to the app while using other apps) has disa...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! I'm using spotify version 0.7.4.610.gd7332b3 on Xperia V with Android 4.1.2. Since the last few days, the spotify icon in the notification area/bar (normally allowing playback controls and go...
  • Hmzy
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Samsung Note 8 problem!

Hey there! Hopefully someone can shed light on this as I've got no where else to turn! My problem is this.I watched prime video downloaded videos on my way to work in the mornings (about 40 mins)When I close prime videos and open Spotify it just show...

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  • Hey there! Hopefully someone can shed light on this as I've got no where else to turn! My problem is this. I watched prime video downloaded videos on my way to work in the mornings (about 40 mins) ...
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No puedo iniciar sesion en la app

Ayer se me cerro sesion de la nada en mi cuenta de spotify y trata de ingresar de nuevo y me sale que mi nombre de usuario/contrase?a son invalidos. Reestableci mi contrase?a y tampoco pude ingresar. Intente con mi cuenta de fb y si pude, entonces ce...

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  • Ayer se me cerro sesion de la nada en mi cuenta de spotify y trata de ingresar de nuevo y me sale que mi nombre de usuario/contrase?a son invalidos. Reestableci mi contrase?a y tampoco pude ingresar....
  • Gyo92
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Spotify Android app isn't working

For two weeks now my app will not work. Just comes to a black screen and after a minute get the message that the application is not responding.I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. No luck. Then logged into my account on another android phone. No...

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  • For two weeks now my app will not work. Just comes to a black screen and after a minute get the message that the application is not responding. I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. No luck. The...
  • Jonathan3206
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Why can't I play music on shuffle on android without upgrading

I have cancelled my premium membership and now I can't play anything on my Android phone even on shuffle without being prompted to upgrade. How do I sort this out?Also I downloaded a lot of music when I upgraded to premium and now it won't let me pla...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have cancelled my premium membership and now I can't play anything on my Android phone even on shuffle without being prompted to upgrade.  How do I sort this out? Also I downloaded a lot of m...
  • Whittyb
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Pocast saving spot

My spotify lately has not been saving my spot when i get off of spotify it starts over is there something I can do

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  • My spotify lately has not been saving my spot when i get off of spotify it starts over is there something I can do
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