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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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Playlist created on desktop not working properly on phone

I have created and populated a playlist on the Windows desktop app. I installed the mobile app on my Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, and I could see the playlist and the songs there. However, aboult half the songs are greyed out and don't play, it simply skip...

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  • I have created and populated a playlist on the Windows desktop app. I installed the mobile app on my Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, and I could see the playlist and the songs there. However, aboult half the ...
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Solved!! Family Premium not working on phone

Hello,I recently joined my family's premium. But spotify does not recognize that I have premium on my phone. I am irritated that I cannot enjoy some of the premium features such as skipping songs, going back to previous songs, and seeing the next son...

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  • Hello, I recently joined my family's premium. But spotify does not recognize that I have premium on my phone. I am irritated that I cannot enjoy some of the premium features such as skipping songs, ...
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Oppo r9 and Spotify

I have an Oppo r9 and it will only play through Bluetooth in my car on the Kenwood DDX4 and not through the spotify car app. My husband can connect automatically through the app but he has an iPhone 6. Thoughts anyone???

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  • I have an Oppo r9 and it will only play through Bluetooth in my car on the Kenwood DDX4 and not through the spotify car app. My husband can connect automatically through the app but he has an iPhone ...
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When i use spotify on my iPad,it pauses other media on my phone

When i use spotify on my iPad,it pauses other media on my phone (such as Pandora or media player) and vice-versa. If I try to listen to other media on my phone, the spotify app will pop up and cause the iPad to pause. What the heck is going on? Tempo...

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  • When i use spotify on my iPad,it pauses other media on my phone (such as Pandora or media player) and vice-versa. If I try to listen to other media on my phone, the spotify app will pop up and cause ...
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Local Files won't play on mobile?

Uploaded some local files to my desktop app, no problem (using Windows). Added it to a playlist and downloaded on both my desktop and my phone like you're supposed to, but the song won't download or play on my phone, only my laptop. They're connected...

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  • Uploaded some local files to my desktop app, no problem (using Windows). Added it to a playlist and downloaded on both my desktop and my phone like you're supposed to, but the song won't download or ...
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Offline mode doesn't work

I have a newer Android device (smartphone) with the Spotify app. My phone is go phone so I do not get data, only wifi. I made several playlists and downloaded them (there is a green arrow indicating they are downloaded for offline use). When I turn m...

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  • I have a newer Android device (smartphone) with the Spotify app. My phone is go phone so I do not get data, only wifi. I made several playlists and downloaded them (there is a green arrow indicating ...
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Music cuts out even offline

When I'm listening to spotify offline with Bluetooth the music cuts out or stalls. Any suggestions?

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  • When I'm listening to spotify offline with Bluetooth the music cuts out or stalls. Any suggestions? 
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Albums or artists lists doesn't appear on my android device

Hi, I'm having a problem with Spotify on my android device. In my library, my device shows the songs list but not the albums list nor the artists list. How can I fix this? Thanks

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  • Hi,   I'm having a problem with Spotify on my android device. In my library, my device shows the songs list but not the albums list nor the artists list. How can I fix this?   Thanks
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Superuser Contribution App verbindet sich nicht mit dem WLAN

Liebes Team,Alle paar Wochen (im Schnitt alle 2-4Wochen) verbindet sich meine App auf dem Android Smartphone nicht mehr mit dem WLAN. Ich kann keine Musik herunterladen und nicht streamen, obwohl ich zu Hause bin. Gefühlt tritt das IMMER 2 Wochen vor...

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  • Liebes Team, Alle paar Wochen (im Schnitt alle 2-4Wochen) verbindet sich meine App auf dem Android Smartphone nicht mehr mit dem WLAN. Ich kann keine Musik herunterladen und nicht streamen, obwohl i...
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wrong payment

Hello! i have paid today 42 turkish lira for spotify's current campaign (student premium), but my account did not switch over to premium and also it must be 6.99 turkish lira but spotify transferred me 6 time more than this. The money has been transf...

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  • Hello! i have paid today 42 turkish lira for spotify's current campaign (student premium), but my account did not switch over to premium and also it must be 6.99 turkish lira but spotify transferred ...
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App crashes

My Spotify App started crashing two weeks ago. Seems like theres a problem when the app is online. When the app i started without a network connection it starts and runs normally, but when the network connection is on, the app crashes within 20 secon...

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  • My Spotify App started crashing two weeks ago. Seems like theres a problem when the app is online. When the app i started without a network connection it starts and runs normally, but when ...
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Daily Mix stopped casting

I was listening one of my daily mixes through chrome cast, when the app suddenly started to show "devices available", and the song progress indicator didn't follow the song still playing through cast. Song controls also didn't work anymore.. Now I ca...

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  • I was listening one of my daily mixes through chrome cast, when the app suddenly started to show "devices available", and the song progress indicator didn't follow the song still playing through cast...
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No puedo descargar spotify

Hola gente tengo un problema con mi motorola moto xt1058 no entiendo porque no puedo descargar spotify, cuando lo busco en Play Store no me aparece y cuando lo busco por Google aparece que no está disponible en mi país, pero estoy en Dublin - Irlanda...

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  • Hola gente tengo un problema con mi motorola moto xt1058 no entiendo porque no puedo descargar spotify, cuando lo busco en Play Store no me aparece y cuando lo busco por Google aparece que no está di...
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Cancel of change subscription part of the site is down

Hi, Id like to cancel my subscription (for now) but can't get this part of the web site... keeps saying We're all mixed upRefresh this page or try again later. It may take some time to get things up again.GO BACK Funnily every other part of the site ...

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  • Hi, Id like to cancel my subscription (for now) but can't get this part of the web site... keeps saying    We're all mixed up Refresh this page or try again later. It may take some time t...
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My note8's screen freezes. HELP!!!!!!!

When I enter spotify and turn off the phone or open anything else on my phone, when I enter spotify again, the screen is freezed and sometimes only the name of the songs freezes and wherever i touch it is there. Please help me. I am premium but think...

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  •  When I enter spotify and turn off the phone or open anything else on my phone, when I enter spotify again, the screen is freezed and sometimes only the name of the songs freezes and wherever i ...
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Musicas no disponible

Hola, tengo una pregunta, inicie spotify premium, y e en mi celular no esta la cancion soy peor remix de bad bunny, pero en mi pc si esta disponible. Osea no es un problmea local sino de mi cuenta, por favor ayudenme

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  • Hola, tengo una pregunta, inicie spotify premium, y e en mi celular no esta la cancion soy peor remix de bad bunny, pero en mi pc si esta disponible. Osea no es un problmea local sino de mi cuenta, p...
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Why Does You Andriod App Suck So Hard?

And when are you planning to make any significant changes to it? Seriously, it's horrible.

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  • And when are you planning to make any significant changes to it?   Seriously, it's horrible.
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Solved!! Exit button???

Hi! I just upgraded to the latest android app, and now there is no close/exit button.. ?? I dont want to logout, just close the app.

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  • Hi! I just upgraded to the latest android app, and now there is no close/exit button.. ?? I dont want to logout, just close the app.
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Spotify - Music Flow not supported by LG sound bar?

Hello,I purchased the LG 4.1 360w sound bar today and downloaded the recommended Music Flow app onto my Samsung Galaxy Note 4...I'm connected to the speaker via 5ghz wifi on my Asus AC RT1900.From the Music Flow App. I choose Spotify to stream my mus...

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  • Hello, I purchased the LG 4.1 360w sound bar today and downloaded the recommended Music Flow app onto my Samsung Galaxy Note 4... I'm connected to the speaker via 5ghz wifi on my Asus AC RT1900...
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