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Downtime April 16th: App and website not loading

We're seeing reports from users that the app isn't loading properly or that they're experiencing playback issues. Others report that they're having issues accessing the Support site. This seems to happen both on mobile and desktop devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports from users that the app isn't loading properly or that they're experiencing playback issues. Others report that they're having issues accessing the Support site.   T...
  • MilSand1000
  • Visitor
  • 224116 Views
  • 228 comments
  • 1023 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 224116 Views
  • 228 comments
  • 1023 votes

Queue ignores genre filters in Liked Songs

Hey,We're getting reports that filtering the Liked Songs playlist by genre/mood does not affect the queued songs. When users are filtering their Liked Songs playlist to a certain genre/mood and they play a track, the queue will still have other songs...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • ...hey play a track, the queue will still have other songs from the playlist which aren't part of the genre filter.
  • massmanjr
  • Casual Listener
  • 28700 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 635 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 28700 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 635 votes

Podcast episodes showing as unplayed

Hey, We're seeing reports that finished podcast episodes are showing as unplayed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,    We're seeing reports that finished podcast episodes are showing as unplayed.
  • Eni
  • Moderator
  • 6046 Views
  • 71 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6046 Views
  • 71 comments
  • 89 votes

Downtime 03/03/2025: Playback issues on multiple devices

We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.
  • BuggChaoz
  • Newbie
  • 46699 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 81 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 46699 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 81 votes

Xbox users getting logged out and are unable to see their playlists

Hey, We're getting reports that the Spotify app on Xbox logs out users after every session and has various issues showing and/or playing playlists and albums.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We're getting reports that the Spotify app on Xbox logs out users after every session and has various issues showing and/or playing playlists and albums.
  • OscarDC
  • Moderator
  • 26943 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 282 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 26943 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 282 votes

Collaborative playlist links not working

Hey everyone, We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,    We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists.   This is being investigated.
  • CloudPersona
  • Newbie
  • 124500 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 830 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 124500 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 830 votes

App not working on Volvo and Polestar cars

We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer works, or the app UI has changed and it is no longer rec...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer w...
  • mblackhurst
  • Casual Listener
  • 15306 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 55 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 15306 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 55 votes

Can't update playlist cover or profile picture

We're getting reports from users who are unable to update their playlist cover or profile picture. Some are getting an error that their changes couldn't be saved and to try again.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports from users who are unable to update their playlist cover or profile picture. Some are getting an error that their changes couldn't be saved and to try again.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 1886 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 2 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1886 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 2 votes

Smart Shuffle keeps turning itself on

Hey folks! Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The Smart Shuffle feature works on a playlist-by-playlist basis. If you turn it off on one...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The Smart Shuffle f...
  • livvhawke
  • Visitor
  • 27137 Views
  • 151 comments
  • 417 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 27137 Views
  • 151 comments
  • 417 votes

Podcast "Recently Updated" list not updating

Hey folks, We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating.    This is being investigated. 
  • Jwesley0123
  • Newbie
  • 9499 Views
  • 67 comments
  • 86 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 9499 Views
  • 67 comments
  • 86 votes

Recently played artists section not updating

We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 51950 Views
  • 385 comments
  • 261 likes
  • Accounts
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 51950 Views
  • 385 comments
  • 261 votes

Playback stops after playing few songs on Echo devices

We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.
  • matiasd
  • Casual Listener
  • 58093 Views
  • 361 comments
  • 460 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 58093 Views
  • 361 comments
  • 460 votes

[Mobile] Downloaded playlists do not load without an internet connection

Hey folks!We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error message saying "Something went wrong. Try again?". This is be...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error messag...
  • neutral0
  • Newbie
  • 37569 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 327 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 37569 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 327 votes

Downtime February 4, 2025: Audiobooks top ups not working

Hey, We're receiving reports from customers who purchase audiobooks top ups, but their listening time doesn't start over.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We're receiving reports from customers who purchase audiobooks top ups, but their listening time doesn't start over.
  • Eni
  • Moderator
  • 2973 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 29 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2973 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 29 votes

Spotify app crashing when trying to play a podcast/ audiobook

Hey folks!Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 25601 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 25601 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 votes

[Downtime 21.12.] Users not getting password reset emails

Hey folks! Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.
  • Jackal666
  • Newbie
  • 17093 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 42 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 17093 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 42 votes

Spotify stops playing after an ad

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV. The behavior is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV.   The behavior is curren...
  • RansomGhost
  • Music Fan
  • 53894 Views
  • 309 comments
  • 418 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 53894 Views
  • 309 comments
  • 418 votes

Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds on Samsung TVs

We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs. The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devices, and trouble-shooting has already been tried.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs.  The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devi...
  • luisdiego13
  • Newbie
  • 37429 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 242 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 37429 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 242 votes

Unable to start the Spotify app in Volvo Sensus

Hey everyone, We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,   We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.
  • dt3ft
  • Casual Listener
  • 54837 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 54837 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 votes

Downloading on Apple Watch stuck at first song

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. ...
  • goyongj
  • Newbie
  • 186324 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 751 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 186324 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 751 votes