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Solved!! 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...

Amay
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2023-07-11 7:43:36 PM
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Timbo6sic6
Casual Listener
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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
Casual Listener
2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
2025-01-27 7:09:21 AM
Sumit_Ghosh
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Superuser Contribution premium but can't play downloaded song

I have premium account but I can't play my downloaded songs when I'm offline. There are the green circle too but I still can't play my downloaded songs. What should I do? Help pls

user-removed
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I have premium account but I can't play my downloaded songs when I'm offline. There are the green circle too but I still can't play my downloaded songs. What should I do? Help pls
2018-02-20 4:57:32 PM
2018-02-21 7:22:58 PM
ZullyB
Roadie
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Rediculously repepetive and irrelevant ad(s)

Hey Spotify,I dont mind ads since I am not using premium version but I am CONSTANTLY hearing this opiod addiction ad. I am about to punch this screen hoping to stop that guy from talking about his prescription additction problem. Again, I dont mind a...

amirand926
Casual Listener
Hey Spotify, I dont mind ads since I am not using premium version but I am CONSTANTLY hearing this opiod addiction ad. I am about to punch this screen hoping to stop that guy from talking about his ...
2018-02-21 7:17:11 PM
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Superuser Contribution I can't choose the place of the storage of download music

with the last update for android does not appear the option to choose the place of the storage of downloaded music (internal or SD card)

Icamposalarcon
Newbie
with the last update for android does not appear the option to choose the place of the storage of downloaded music (internal or SD card)
2018-02-20 5:32:33 AM
2018-02-21 5:38:24 PM
ZullyB
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution HELP pls

I can not import my songs from my cell phone to spotify, in settings I no longer have the options.(note) before you had this option in another account

user-removed
Visitor
I can not import my songs from my cell phone to spotify, in settings I no longer have the options. (note) before you had this option in another account
2018-02-20 3:40:42 AM
2018-02-21 5:37:50 PM
ZullyB
Roadie
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Notification and lock screen controls not available on Android 7.0 Nougat

Music controls in the notification shade and lock screen only work about half the time. The app has full notification permissions, and battery optimization is off.Also, streaming to my Chromecast Audio cuts out often. Streaming from my desktop works ...

micweis
Music Fan
Music controls in the notification shade and lock screen only work about half the time. The app has full notification permissions, and battery optimization is off. Also, streaming to my Chromecast...
2016-10-20 4:43:13 AM
2018-02-21 5:36:55 PM
Konstantin17
Newbie
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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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1 replies
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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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18462 Views
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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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0 replies
1 likes

351 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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1 replies
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455 Views
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