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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
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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
4 weeks ago
Sumit_Ghosh
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Solved!! Problem logging in to Android app - PC browser access to account is fine

So I try to log in to the app in my Android phone and it keeps complaining that the ID or password are invalid. They work perfectly for me to access my account on spotify.com.Then Spotify has to customer care number! I'm a premium customer (for now),...

rv7044
Casual Listener
So I try to log in to the app in my Android phone and it keeps complaining that the ID or password are invalid. They work perfectly for me to access my account on spotify.com. Then Spotify has to cu...
2016-06-16 12:51:59 AM
2018-02-28 4:05:06 PM
fasanell
Newbie
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Auto play at startup

Is there a way to have spotify, at start up, to automatically start playing a playlist or radio statio?

mattcarnevale
Newbie
Is there a way to have spotify, at start up, to automatically start playing a playlist or radio statio?
2013-01-02 7:27:10 PM
2018-02-28 12:02:19 PM
ExtremistPain
Newbie
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Get Alexa to play only from my library.

Hello! Does anyone know what command I need to use to get Alexa to play songs only from my Spotify library or from my songs? I’m not talking about playlists, I mean that if I want to listen to someone with a large back catalogue (like the Beatles, fo...

user-removed
Visitor
Hello! Does anyone know what command I need to use to get Alexa to play songs only from my Spotify library or from my songs? I’m not talking about playlists, I mean that if I want to listen to someon...
2018-02-25 12:51:41 AM
2018-02-28 11:56:25 AM
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Superuser Contribution When I'm in a other app spotify crashes

When I'm listening to spotify and I'm in a other app spotify crashes and does'n work , I'm a premium user for this

Markbnt
Newbie
When I'm listening to spotify and I'm in a other app spotify crashes and does'n work , I'm a premium user for this
2018-02-27 10:14:53 PM
2018-02-28 11:54:55 AM
Melody
Spotify
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Playlists do not actually get deleted

Even if you delete a playlist, it is still accessible if you keep the share link to it.This is extremely frustrating and is across all platforms (Web, Android, PC/Mac)If I delete something the expectation is that it is no longer accessible by anyone.

hassansyyid
Regular
Even if you delete a playlist, it is still accessible if you keep the share link to it. This is extremely frustrating and is across all platforms (Web, Android, PC/Mac) If I delete something th...
2018-02-28 1:08:34 AM
2018-02-28 11:15:37 AM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify skipping Samsung

My songs in spotify skip like a scratched cd, I've adjusted my unmonitered apps and cleared my cache and the issue persists

Anthonytmartin2
Newbie
My songs in spotify skip like a scratched cd, I've adjusted my unmonitered apps and cleared my cache and the issue persists
2018-02-27 8:09:15 PM
2018-02-28 11:15:24 AM
Melody
Spotify
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App Plays Artists I Didn't Search For

I know that without Premium, the only way to listen on an app is through Shuffle Play. Previously, that just meant I would listen to a particular artist's catalogue in a random order; which is totally fine with me! However. Recently, once I hit the S...

Gdarrowood
Newbie
I know that without Premium, the only way to listen on an app is through Shuffle Play. Previously, that just meant I would listen to a particular artist's catalogue in a random order; which is totall...
2018-02-28 6:34:58 AM
2018-02-28 10:34:04 AM
Joe
Community Legend
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282 Views
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Podcasts: Single episodes on mobile device

Hello everyone, maybe i'm just too stupid, but is there a way to listen to single podcast episodes? I deactivated "AutoPlay", but as soon as I start an episode of my favorite podcast, spotify lists up all episodes and won't stop playing.Yes, i could ...

Maddin_1896
Newbie
Hello everyone, maybe i'm just too stupid, but is there a way to listen to single podcast episodes? I deactivated "AutoPlay", but as soon as I start an episode of my favorite podcas...
2018-02-28 7:32:47 AM
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595 Views
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Solved!! Premium User forced to shuffle

Hi, I am nearly at my wits end. I am a Premium user and never had any issues until the latest update. I run Spotify on my MacBook Pro, Samung Galaxy Tab 3.0, and Samsung S3 phone. I consider myself tech savvy but for the life of me cannot get rid of ...

kobino
Casual Listener
Hi, I am nearly at my wits end. I am a Premium user and never had any issues until the latest update. I run Spotify on my MacBook Pro, Samung Galaxy Tab 3.0, and Samsung S3 phone. &nbsp...
2014-05-08 1:43:37 AM
2018-02-28 6:21:49 AM
Jankers
Newbie
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37 replies
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Android
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shuffle

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I will have to change my music listening program if this continues...

so recently i have been experiencing my spotify will pause and play and switch, it literally even turns up my music and my RINGTONE...without me touching my phone. this is bothering me so much. i have read every single forum and they do not answer my...

ashtyns1
Newbie
so recently i have been experiencing my spotify will pause and play and switch, it literally even turns up my music and my RINGTONE...without me touching my phone. this is bothering me so much. i hav...
2018-02-27 12:25:41 AM
2018-02-28 4:17:23 AM
user-removed
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Can't login / stuck at login screen

Hi, I can' seem to login, Every time I typed in my username and password or email and password it says logging in then goes back to login screen. I recently moved from Malaysia to australia, could that be the problem ?

ZENVIX5O5T
Newbie
Hi, I can' seem to login, Every time I typed in my username and password or email and password it says logging in then goes back to login screen. I recently moved from Malaysia to australia, could th...
2018-02-28 1:28:43 AM
2018-02-28 4:01:05 AM
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1 replies
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Spotify Running gone

I can longer find the running feature. I used it 3 days ago and today when I went for a run it was gone. No longer in my history and no longer found through browse. How Do I get it back?

Nikkb
Casual Listener
I can longer find the running feature. I used it 3 days ago and today when I went for a run it was gone. No longer in my history and no longer found through browse. How Do I get it back?
2018-02-27 8:55:51 PM
2018-02-28 3:51:47 AM
Nikkb
Casual Listener
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6 replies
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1562 Views
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Where did my podcasts go with recent update?

Samsung Galaxy S5Android Version 6.0.1Spotify App Version 8.4.42.722 I cannot find my podcast playlist.

jonathan92591
Regular
Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Version 6.0.1 Spotify App Version 8.4.42.722 I cannot find my podcast playlist.
2018-02-27 10:14:40 PM
2018-02-28 2:08:32 AM
jonathan92591
Regular
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2 replies
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Podcasts

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Solved!! Backround App

Hi. I m using spotify on my Galaxy A5 2016... When i am clearing backround apps and also clear spotify, it stops playing, how i can prevent this from happening? I want to erase all backround apps except spotify. Thank you in advance.

SpiltoJr
Newbie
Hi. I m using spotify on my Galaxy A5 2016... When i am clearing backround apps and also clear spotify, it stops playing, how i can prevent this from happening? I want to erase all backround apps exc...
2018-02-27 8:37:22 PM
2018-02-27 12:48:08 AM
phan_times
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Low App volume on Galaxy S8

I've had the S8 for a little over a month, and the volume for the Spotify app on my phone is significantly lower than every other app on my phone. For example, while I'm driving with Waze going, I have Spotify playing music. I have to turn the volume...

xmarksthespot00
Casual Listener
I've had the S8 for a little over a month, and the volume for the Spotify app on my phone is significantly lower than every other app on my phone. For example, while I'm driving with Waze going, I ha...
2017-06-15 5:54:39 PM
2018-02-27 11:10:30 PM
xmarksthespot00
Casual Listener
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9 replies
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6709 Views
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify playing songs not in my playlist.

I recently reinstalled sotify after getting annoyed and opting to use youtube which is not as good. I don't have premium and don't intend to get it. The problem is I have a playlist with the songs from xxxtentacions new album 17. I try to play this p...

prismodismo
Regular
I recently reinstalled sotify after getting annoyed and opting to use youtube which is not as good. I don't have premium and don't intend to get it. The problem is I have a playlist with the songs fr...
2017-09-03 1:27:51 PM
2018-02-27 10:47:49 PM
Joe
Community Legend
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7 replies
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14157 Views
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can't get notification

my options are right but i cant get notification on my phone. i want to get notification my followed singers' new albums and songs but cant see. what can i do?

seattle91
Newbie
my options are right but i cant get notification on my phone. i want to get notification my followed singers' new albums and songs but cant see. what can i do?
2018-02-27 8:46:56 PM
2018-02-27 10:39:20 PM
Joe
Community Legend
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339 Views
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Superuser Contribution Making Playlist Secret Doesn't Work

Essentially I made a playlist, made it secret on my Android phone. I then checked through the desktop app and it was public! I looked at my profile, etc it was public and my friends could see what I was listening to. I made it secret on desktop and t...

hassansyyid
Regular
Essentially I made a playlist, made it secret on my Android phone. I then checked through the desktop app and it was public! I looked at my profile, etc it was public and my friends could se...
2018-02-27 1:00:49 PM
2018-02-27 9:43:30 PM
hassansyyid
Regular
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372 Views
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Superuser Contribution Equalizer not in settings!

So I got a new phone (LG k20) and downloaded the spotify app. I can't find the equalizer under the settings and its driving me crazy I can't fine tune the music. I had no problem in my previous galaxy s6. Is it somewhere else or is there a bug?

Mematt98
Newbie
So I got a new phone (LG k20) and downloaded the spotify app. I can't find the equalizer under the settings and its driving me crazy I can't fine tune the music. I had no problem in my previous galax...
2017-09-21 5:16:13 PM
2018-02-27 9:29:19 PM
wlharris1958
Regular
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Cannot download playlists

Model: Google Nexus 6P, stock Android 8.1.0 Version: 8.4.42.722 When I download a playlist, it starts downloading but only the first song. It's then stuck at "Download of " status. It's as if it doesn't trigger that the song finished downloading and...

knightrage
Newbie
Model: Google Nexus 6P, stock Android 8.1.0 Version: 8.4.42.722 When I download a playlist, it starts downloading but only the first song. It's then stuck at "Download <x> of &l...
2018-02-27 9:27:47 PM
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