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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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App doesn't reproduce 2 playlists, but desktop app does

I recently changed my phone to a OnePlus 5T running Android 8.0 For some reason, two of my playlists won't play on it. If I start listening to them on my Mac and then on my phone click on "continue listening here" then the music stops and i'm taken t...

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  • I recently changed my phone to a OnePlus 5T running Android 8.0   For some reason, two of my playlists won't play on it. If I start listening to them on my Mac and then on my phone click on "c...
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Playlist without songs added by Spotify

Is there any way (in Spotify free, android) to creaqte a playlist without Spotify adding a billion songs I dont want to it?I just want a playlist of these 3 particular songs and nothing more and I can't seem to do it. Help?

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  • Is there any way (in Spotify free, android) to creaqte a playlist without Spotify adding a billion songs I dont want to it? I just want a playlist of these 3 particular songs and nothing more and I ...
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LG V30 song data

When I play music in my car via Bluetooth it does not show the info for the song being played I just upgraded to the V30 from a droiD turbo and it worked fine for the same version

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  • When I play music in my car via Bluetooth it does not show the info for the song being played I just upgraded to the V30 from a droiD turbo and it worked fine for the same version
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Solved!! Local Files greyed out on mobile, play fine on desktop.

Okay so I've added a tonne of local files to a playlist.They can play just fine on the desktop app.However, on the mobile app, they are greyed out and can't be played.I have tried reinstalling the app, removing the local files and adding them again, ...

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  • Okay so I've added a tonne of local files to a playlist. They can play just fine on the desktop app. However, on the mobile app, they are greyed out and can't be played. I have tried reinstalling ...
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Crash on Android 8 when trying to save album

Hello, I'm on Android 8.0.0 with Spotify 8.4.39.673 arm V7. Oneplus 3T. App reproducably always crashes/force closes when trying to save an album to the collection. Problem exists for about two days now. Removed old albums to exclude hitting the albu...

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  • Hello,   I'm on Android 8.0.0 with Spotify 8.4.39.673 arm V7. Oneplus 3T. App reproducably always crashes/force closes when trying to save an album to the collection. Problem exists for about ...
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Solved!! Can't play local files on my Samsung Galaxy S7

Hello users,I have some music that is now on Spotify. However when i put the songs in my local files and download them, i can only listen to them on my desktop. I tried some things but can't seem to download them on my phone. If anyone could help me ...

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  • Hello users, I have some music that is now on Spotify.  However when i put the songs in my local files and download them, i can only listen to them on my desktop. I tried some things but can't...
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Can't Log in

I can't log in in my phone, I've changed the password and still can't log in, keeps saying user or password invalid.

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  • I can't log in in my phone, I've changed the password and still can't log in, keeps saying user or password invalid.
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Superuser Contribution Battery drain on Android

Hi all, Since an update last week, my Spotify has been overheating my phone and dragging battery life down 20-30% an hour. It's a real shame, but has anyone experienced the same, or found a solution? FYI I'm on a Samsung Galaxy S7.Thanks!

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  • Hi all,   Since an update last week, my Spotify has been overheating my phone and dragging battery life down 20-30% an hour. It's a real shame, but has anyone experienced the same, or found a ...
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Login problem

I can login to spotify on my pc without a problem but when I try to login to my phone it says "Either username or password is wrong". I have made sure both my username and password are perfect, changed my password twice, uninstalled and reinstalled t...

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  • I can login to spotify on my pc without a problem but when I try to login to my phone it says "Either username or password is wrong". I have made sure both my username and password are perfect, chang...
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Samsung Gear Sport Spotify App doesnt recognize that I have premium

I sign into the app through my facebook account on my Gear Sport smart watch and it tells me to upgrade to premium, but I am already a premium member. Any ideas?

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  • I sign into the app through my facebook account on my Gear Sport smart watch and it tells me to upgrade to premium, but I am already a premium member. Any ideas?  
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Music quality problem

I've subscribe to premium and the music quality of spotify when change to extreme , the later i go back it turns to normal and automatic quality . Seems like it didn't save the quality at all . Any solution ?

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  • I've subscribe to premium and the music quality of spotify when change to extreme , the later i go back it turns to normal and automatic quality . Seems like it didn't save the quality at all . Any s...
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Superuser Contribution Music Way too low

I have the latest version of Spotify and i am using the One Plus 5t. I used the 3t from OnePlus before and had the same problem. If i listen to music i need to have my phone on maximum power and its still not loud enough. And for everyone here who wa...

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  • I have the latest version of Spotify and i am using the One Plus 5t. I used the 3t from OnePlus before and had the same problem. If i listen to music i need to have my phone on maximum power and its ...
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Superuser Contribution No internet connection

When connected to my wifi the app says 'no internet connection'. Ive been googling all week trying to fix this and nothing is working.

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  • When connected to my wifi the app says 'no internet connection'. Ive been googling all week trying to fix this and nothing is working.
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Superuser Contribution Playlist doesn't shuffle on phone

Hello,I'm currently having a problem with my free spotify application. I'm using a samsung galaxy s6. When I listen to my playlist on my pc, it shuffles normally. On my phone however, it plays more or less in the order I put it in every time. I do no...

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  • Hello, I'm currently having a problem with my free spotify application. I'm using a samsung galaxy s6. When I listen to my playlist on my pc, it shuffles normally. On my phone however, it plays more...
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Solved!! Share downloads between devices with the same Premium account

Hi all. I have a premium account that I use on 3 devices (2 Android and 1 PC). In one of them I made the download to be able to listen offline. My question is: I want to take those downloads to another of my devices (Android) so I do not have to down...

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  • Hi all. I have a premium account that I use on 3 devices (2 Android and 1 PC). In one of them I made the download to be able to listen offline. My question is: I want to take those downloads to anoth...
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Control the Music on Lock Screen

I have a Samsung Note 5 and on Lock Screen I cant control the music well. So I want to control things like munite.Spoiler (Highlight to read)

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  • I have a Samsung Note 5 and on Lock Screen I cant control the music well. So I want to control things like munite.  
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I can't log on my phone but can log in on windows

Yastrday I downloaded spotify for windows and connected my device and on the other day I wasn't able to log in on my android.

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  • Yastrday I downloaded spotify for windows and connected my device and on the other day I wasn't able to log in on my android.
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App closes randomly

Since 2 or 3 weeks ago the app on my phone suddenly closes several times during the day. I read that I should clear the cache and reinstall the app. Done that but keeps closing, any suggestions?Using the app on an LG G3.

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  • Since 2 or 3 weeks ago the app on my phone suddenly closes several times during the day. I read that I should clear the cache and reinstall the app. Done that but keeps closing, any suggestions? Usi...
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Chromecast STILL disappears from android spotify

Hi.I dont know why you closed the previous thread, but this problem persists.When my samsung s7 has been disconnected from my home network, spotify needs a force stop to refind my chromecast device.I have tried reinstalling according to the steps pos...

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  • Hi. I dont know why you closed the previous thread, but this problem persists. When my samsung s7 has been disconnected from my home network, spotify needs a force stop to refind my chromecast devi...
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