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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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Superuser Contribution ¿Cuenta Premium sin modo aleatorio?

Tengo una cuenta Premium y siempre me reproduce en modo aleatorio desde mi Android.He probado a quitar las flechas que se cruzan, pero aún así no lo consigo. Sigue reproduciendo Modo AleatorioQué puedo hacer?Gracias!

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  • Tengo una cuenta Premium y siempre me reproduce en modo aleatorio desde mi Android. He probado a quitar las flechas que se cruzan, pero aún así no lo consigo. Sigue reproduciendo Modo Aleatorio ...
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Desacordo no volume do som de uma faixa para outra

Boa tarde, Tenhou usado Spotity para fazer o som no local de trabalho, so que algumas faixas tem causado transtorno, pois tem um volume muito maior que as outras da playlist, outras tem o som muito baixo que nem fica possivel ouvir, exemplo as faixas...

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  • Boa tarde, Tenhou usado Spotity para fazer o som no local de trabalho, so que algumas faixas tem causado transtorno, pois tem um volume muito maior que as outras da playlist, outras tem o som muito b...
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Cannot sync local files to Samsung phone

Hello!Previously I have been able to sync the local files I have on my desktop to my phone, but a while ago they unsynced and since then I have been unable to resync them. What happens when I make a playlist and download it on my phone is that it wil...

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  • Hello! Previously I have been able to sync the local files I have on my desktop to my phone, but a while ago they unsynced and since then I have been unable to resync them. What happens when I ...
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Spotify Android app only loading the first 100 songs from playlist in queue when connected to CC.

I have a chromecast audio, when connected, I try to play a playlist with over 100 songs but something weird happens. If I start playing song number 101 from the list on the chromecast speakers, it will only load that song in the queue and the app sto...

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  • I have a chromecast audio, when connected, I try to play a playlist with over 100 songs but something weird happens. If I start playing song number 101 from the list on the chromecast speakers, ...
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Solved!! Álbum dissapeared

Whats The reason about The dissapearing of The castlevania lords of shadow 2 álbum???

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  • Whats The reason about The dissapearing of The castlevania lords of shadow 2 álbum???
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Spotify taking up so much space on my phone?

Within the Spotify app, I have all my music set to download to my SD card, so why is the app itself taking up over 3GB of internal storage? my phone only has 5GB of internal storage and I really need this for other things. Any ideas? Cheers.

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  • Within the Spotify app, I have all my music set to download to my SD card, so why is the app itself taking up over 3GB of internal storage? my phone only has 5GB of internal storage and I really need...
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Don't receive ANY notifications

Hi Community! I don't receive any Spotify notifications on my new Android phone (Pixel 2). The feature never worked so far, although notifications are turned on within the app settings as well as in the phone settings. Has anyone experienced the same...

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  • Hi Community!   I don't receive any Spotify notifications on my new Android phone (Pixel 2). The feature never worked so far, although notifications are turned on within the app settings as we...
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Listening History On Mobile Devices

Using the Android app. I tried the free version a while ago then left it. I came back to it recently and bought premium. However I have a load of music in my history I never played and it is stuff I hate. It is heavily influencing recommended songs e...

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  • Using the Android app. I tried the free version a while ago then left it. I came back to it recently and bought premium. However I have a load of music in my history I never played and it is stuff I ...
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No storage option in Android 7.1.1 with encrypted external microSD

Hello.I have an Xperia XZ with Android 7.1.1 and encrypted external 128GB A1 SanDisk microSD.I don't have problems with others apps but can't see storage option in Spotify last version (although I allowed all permissions, I think the app would ask fo...

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  • Hello. I have an Xperia XZ with Android 7.1.1 and encrypted external 128GB A1 SanDisk microSD. I don't have problems with others apps but can't see storage option in Spotify last version (although ...
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Missing song from album

There is a missing song from this album https://open.spotify.com/album/0bnqHGVYetX6hFfBDn2wyO?si=QWgs0G4lSr-Y5CcMhPwLdg The song is "heartlight" I am a spotify customer from Chile

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  • There is a missing song from this album   https://open.spotify.com/album/0bnqHGVYetX6hFfBDn2wyO?si=QWgs0G4lSr-Y5CcMhPwLdg   The song is "heartlight"  I am a spotify customer from ...
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Redownload all playlists

Hello everyone. Been currently using spotify as my main music player. I already made my own playlist compiled with my favorite songs. i have been a Premium Member since January 2016. As i notice everytime my premium member ends, when i become premium...

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  • Hello everyone. Been currently using spotify as my main music player. I already made my own playlist compiled with my favorite songs. i have been a Premium Member since January 2016. As i notice ever...
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Solved!! PLAY intent doesn't work

Hi there,I'm trying to start the play button with an intent with tasker.The "NEXT" intent works fine but the "PLAY" intent doesn't work at all.Action: com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.PLAYPackage: com.spotify.musicTarget: broadcast receiverAndroi...

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  • Hi there, I'm trying to start the play button with an intent with tasker. The "NEXT" intent works fine but the "PLAY" intent doesn't work at all. Action: com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.P...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't connect through mobile data, but works fine through WiFi

Hi,After the last update Spotify will no longer work when the phone is working on mobile data. It says that there is no connection (all other apps are working fine) however it works perfectly fine when I connect to any WiFi. I have checked with other...

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  • Hi, After the last update Spotify will no longer work when the phone is working on mobile data. It says that there is no connection (all other apps are working fine) however it works perfectly fine ...
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Solved!! Imported iTunes Playlist - most tracks greyed out.

Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (UK), Android 7.1.1 (fully up to date).Spotify version: 8.4.35.152 armV7 I recently switched from Apple Music to Spotify Premium. I imported a 1600+ song iTunes playlist into the Windows 10 spotify app and everything was...

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  • Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (UK), Android 7.1.1 (fully up to date). Spotify version: 8.4.35.152 armV7   I recently switched from Apple Music to Spotify Premium. I imported a 1600+ song iTun...
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Can't Chose where storage my music

Hey! Lately I been experimenting problems with my spotify app, and the problem is that I don't have any button to chose where my downloaded music goes as you can see in the picture, I have an micro Sd on my cellphone and i want to save all the music ...

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  • Hey! Lately I been experimenting problems with my spotify app, and the problem is that I don't have any button to chose where my downloaded music goes as you can see in the picture, I have an micro S...
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Premium: How do I stop shuffle being default

Premium user: I don't want to listen to albums on shuffle. I often forget to unclick shuffle. How do I change the default setting to NOT shuffle my music every time I open soptify on my phone/computer. It's driving me mad, where can I change this?

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  • Premium user: I don't want to listen to albums on shuffle. I often forget to unclick shuffle. How do I change the default setting to NOT shuffle my music every time I open soptify on my phone/compute...
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Huawei mediapad t3 7-inch

I recently bought a 7-inch Huawei mediapad t3 tablet. I downloaded the app from the store, but it works like my device was a smartphone and not a tablet. How can I solve the problem? Thank you

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  • I recently bought a 7-inch Huawei mediapad t3 tablet. I downloaded the app from the store, but it works like my device was a smartphone and not a tablet. How can I solve the problem? Thank you
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Off line Playlists gone after phone turnoff

Hi, i have a motorola G3, i dont turn the phone off often only if it starts playing up, but if i do i have to download offline playlists again every time after switching it off, very annoying.should i have to do this ?

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  • Hi, i have a motorola G3, i dont turn the phone off often only if it starts playing  up, but if i do i have to download offline playlists again every time after switching it off, very annoying. ...
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Solved!! Repeat one disables itself

Hi, Repeat one functionality disables itself after I change the song. It works fine for one song, but does not persist for the next song. For example, when I turn it on while listening to song X, song X keeps repeating, which is fine. But then, if I ...

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  • Hi,   Repeat one functionality disables itself after I change the song. It works fine for one song, but does not persist for the next song. For example, when I turn it on while listening to so...
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