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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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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
2025-01-27 7:09:21 AM
Sumit_Ghosh
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[Login Issue] Please go online to connect to spotify

Spoiler (Highlight to read)Earlier to I was signed out on my Samsung Galaxy S7 but when I tried to log in again it says that I was set offline and need to go online to connect to spotifyEarlier to I was signed out on my Samsung Galaxy S7 but when I t...

kennethdizon24
Newbie
Earlier to I was signed out on my Samsung Galaxy S7 but when I tried to log in again it says that I was set offline and need to go online to connect to spotify
2018-02-21 4:42:39 PM
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Superuser Contribution Only playing first 10 songs on playlist

On my oneplus 5t on the newest Android update all of my personal playlists, with some of them having 800 songs, will only shuffle play from the first 10 or so songs on the playlist. I have Spotify free and haven't had problems before this update and ...

DarthCookie
Newbie
On my oneplus 5t on the newest Android update all of my personal playlists, with some of them having 800 songs, will only shuffle play from the first 10 or so songs on the playlist. I have Spotify fr...
2018-02-01 1:45:51 PM
2018-02-21 3:30:35 PM
jeffhpc1
Gig Goer
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Die Musik wird leiser, wenn ich eine Benachrichtigung bekomme (im Lautlosmodus)

Wenn ich Musik hoere wird diese immer leiser, wenn ich eine Benachrichtigung bekomme im Lautlosmodus. Wie kann ich das abschalten?

jerome9
Newbie
Wenn ich Musik hoere wird diese immer leiser, wenn ich eine Benachrichtigung bekomme im Lautlosmodus. Wie kann ich das abschalten?
2018-02-21 2:55:08 PM
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Heos and Spotify Connect

I'm unable to connect my Heos device to my Samsung Galaxy S7. This just happened, probably today or yesterday. I don't see the icon for my home's Heos device. I can connect and play from other apps and programs however, like Pandora and music on my p...

heyitserma
Newbie
I'm unable to connect my Heos device to my Samsung Galaxy S7. This just happened, probably today or yesterday. I don't see the icon for my home's Heos device. I can connect and play from other apps a...
2018-02-21 2:32:54 PM
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Superuser Contribution Volver a descargar mis Playlists

Hola, llevo tiempo siendo premium y tengo un problema con mis playlists. Las tengo descargadas para usarlas en modo Offline, pero de vez en cuando debo volver a descargarlas porque ya no estan descargadas, siendo muy engorroso. Ayudenme por favor, el...

user-removed
Visitor
Hola, llevo tiempo siendo premium y tengo un problema con mis playlists. Las tengo descargadas para usarlas en modo Offline, pero de vez en cuando debo volver a descargarlas porque ya no estan descar...
2018-02-03 8:08:19 PM
2018-02-21 11:44:06 AM
user-removed
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Superuser Contribution When unlocking screen music stop.

So I have a Google pixel 2 xl and I'll be listening my music when I get a notification or anything. I hit my finger print scanner and the music stops. On my other pixel I don't have this problem. I checked the settings and I can't figure it out.

Slingshot187
Casual Listener
So I have a Google pixel 2 xl and I'll be listening my music when I get a notification or anything. I hit my finger print scanner and the music stops. On my other pixel I don't have this problem. I c...
2018-02-03 3:15:49 AM
2018-02-21 11:44:00 AM
Jack
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Being charged data usage for streaming videos but I've never watched a video?

Hi thereHoping someone can help. My service provider offers free data for spotify but only for audio streaming. I have never watched a video on spotify before but they are saying that I have been streaming videos? How can I make sure that I am only s...

LucyLui
Casual Listener
Hi there Hoping someone can help. My service provider offers free data for spotify but only for audio streaming. I have never watched a video on spotify before but they are saying that I...
2018-02-02 2:34:35 AM
2018-02-21 11:40:38 AM
Jack
Roadie
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Ford B-Max Sync and Spotify

I have some problems. I have installed Spotify in 2 phones. When I use a phone I need everytime search new app in Ford Sync because I don't see Spotify app. After it's not possible to change songs in phone but only with car. Why???

Steve-one
Regular
I have some problems. I have installed Spotify in 2 phones. When I use a phone I need everytime search new app in Ford Sync because I don't see Spotify app. After it's not possible to change songs in...
2018-01-18 8:58:03 AM
2018-02-21 11:32:16 AM
Clabs1
Newbie
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local files without premium

I don't have spotify premium but I would like to add local files to my mobile device (android 7.0) is there any other way than to download the playlist as I cannot download songs?

xVinsjenTx
Newbie
I don't have spotify premium but I would like to add local files to my mobile device (android 7.0) is there any other way than to download the playlist as I cannot download songs?
2018-02-21 11:26:50 AM
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Chromecast devices not visible unless I force-close app and relaunch.

At least half the time I use spotify on my android devices, my chromecasts (1 video and 2 audio) are not visible unless I either force-close and relaunch the app, reconnect wifi, or both. Other apps have no difficulty detecting chromecasts on the net...

hexomatt
Newbie
At least half the time I use spotify on my android devices, my chromecasts (1 video and 2 audio) are not visible unless I either force-close and relaunch the app, reconnect wifi, or both. Other apps ...
2017-07-26 6:00:53 PM
2018-02-21 10:25:29 AM
mapex
Newbie
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Solved!! Scrobbling / Last.fm support using Chromecast Audio

I would love to get a Chromecast Audio, but I really enjoy tracking my songs via Last.fm. Will the songs you listen to be scrobbled (i.e. submitted to last.fm) when you are streaming or casting via the Chromecast Audio? And if not, are there any work...

peterpixel
Music Fan
I would love to get a Chromecast Audio, but I really enjoy tracking my songs via Last.fm. Will the songs you listen to be scrobbled (i.e. submitted to last.fm) when you are streaming or ...
2015-10-11 2:53:14 PM
2018-02-21 8:55:50 AM
SubzeroSC
Roadie
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Downgraded search function? Search by year etc.

Just noticed that the 'year:1998' search function no longer works in the android app. Genre:indie and label:epitaph searches still work. The Spotify help Twitter account have confirmed you can't search by year in the android app. Why remove this func...

kovacs77
Casual Listener
Just noticed that the 'year:1998' search function no longer works in the android app. Genre:indie and label:epitaph searches still work. The Spotify help Twitter account have confirmed you can't sear...
2018-02-21 8:25:51 AM
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Equalize, more bass

Hi! I have a question. I use spotify on android huawei honor phone. How can i hear more bass. I have seen in the setting quality of music but its an other thing. Thank you!

Vivi27
Newbie
Hi! I have a question. I use spotify on android huawei honor phone. How can i hear more bass. I have seen in the setting quality of music but its an other thing. Thank you!
2018-02-21 7:49:31 AM
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Stockage important

BonjourL'appli Spotify utilise 10 Go sur ma carte SD alors que je n'ai telecharge aucun titre, tout juste une dizaine d'album sauvegarde dans mes playlists. Je suis loin des 1Go preconises.Merci de votre aide.Willy

Wisewill
Newbie
Bonjour L'appli Spotify utilise 10 Go sur ma carte SD alors que je n'ai telecharge aucun titre, tout juste une dizaine d'album sauvegarde dans mes playlists. Je suis loin des 1Go preconises. Merci ...
2018-02-21 7:46:09 AM
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344 Views
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Spotify connect problem but only with my account

My spotify connect is not working properly - i use my android phone to connect to various devices, and can start the music but after some time (usually after switching to another app and back to spotify), the playback controls within the spotify app ...

creechitup
Casual Listener
My spotify connect is not working properly - i use my android phone to connect to various devices, and can start the music but after some time (usually after switching to another app and back to spot...
2018-02-18 11:37:34 PM
2018-02-21 7:27:35 AM
Elplutoniano
Newbie
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Lost a song that I added

I added a song a few days ago that I thought was really good to my saved songs (clicking the check). I guess the internet swapped later on during the day and when my phone went to offline mode it deleted the song from the list. The song was in my Dai...

JamesPA
Casual Listener
I added a song a few days ago that I thought was really good to my saved songs (clicking the check). I guess the internet swapped later on during the day and when my phone went to offline mode it del...
2018-02-21 6:23:27 AM
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Dots for information are too close to scroll bar

So the dots to look into the songs settings on the mobile app are so close to the scroll bar that when you go to click them the page jumps super far down. Simply adjusting where the little dots go could help make this not be so annoying to users on t...

nolfybrown
Newbie
So the dots to look into the songs settings on the mobile app are so close to the scroll bar that when you go to click them the page jumps super far down. Simply adjusting where the little dots go co...
2017-12-18 3:42:29 AM
2018-02-21 5:45:43 AM
amirism
Roadie
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Solved!! Android - Volume?

Hi,Have searched and do not find an answer. Using V8.4.39.673 on a Galaxy S5 I do not see where to turn up the volume. Have looked in settings, on the track where the album art shows...cannot find it. Help please

anniemanniem
Newbie
Hi, Have searched and do not find an answer. Using V8.4.39.673 on a Galaxy S5 I do not see where to turn up the volume. Have looked in settings, on the track where the album art shows...cannot find ...
2018-02-21 5:00:17 AM
2018-02-21 5:28:11 AM
Noah
Spotify Star
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Podcasts no longer save how much you've listened to

I've been listening to podcasts through Spotify for nearly a year now, and in the last few weeks, the feature has been pretty much completely broken. If I listen to some of a podcast, close the app, then begin listening to the podcast again, it start...

Sharpevil
Casual Listener
I've been listening to podcasts through Spotify for nearly a year now, and in the last few weeks, the feature has been pretty much completely broken. If I listen to some of a podcast, close the app, ...
2018-02-21 5:13:29 AM
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Android Auto: Annoying message during scrolling

Hello Spotify,I'm using Android Auto in my VW Golf 7. When I connect my Galaxy S8 to Anroid auto and start spotify I'm getting the following problem:When I switch playlist or scroll within a playlist during drinving I get the following message (trans...

Tob1234
Casual Listener
Hello Spotify, I'm using Android Auto in my VW Golf 7. When I connect my Galaxy S8 to Anroid auto and start spotify I'm getting the following problem: When I switch playlist or scroll within a play...
2017-10-07 11:20:23 AM
2018-02-21 4:25:47 AM
Notta79
Newbie
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