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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.
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 153 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 2 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 153 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 2 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.
  • Sarahavani
  • Visitor
  • 20685 Views
  • 98 comments
  • 539 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 20685 Views
  • 98 comments
  • 539 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.
  • Leonorquiza
  • Newbie
  • 44203 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 80 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 44203 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 80 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
  • 13168 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 55 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 13168 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 55 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
  • 26303 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 282 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 26303 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.
  • HKWnati
  • Newbie
  • 123068 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 829 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 123068 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 829 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. 
  • itskdaniel
  • Newbie
  • 6436 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 71 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 6436 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 71 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...
  • miichaeld4
  • Newbie
  • 25003 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 397 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 25003 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 397 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
  • 49200 Views
  • 385 comments
  • 261 likes
  • Accounts
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 49200 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.
  • CDogster
  • Regular
  • 56695 Views
  • 360 comments
  • 459 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 56695 Views
  • 360 comments
  • 459 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
  • 2314 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 29 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2314 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 29 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
  • 33959 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 326 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 33959 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 326 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
  • 24923 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 24923 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
  • 15537 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 42 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 15537 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...
  • Skuzbukit
  • Newbie
  • 51443 Views
  • 308 comments
  • 418 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 51443 Views
  • 308 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...
  • Power12
  • Newbie
  • 35600 Views
  • 115 comments
  • 241 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 35600 Views
  • 115 comments
  • 241 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
  • 54120 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 54120 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 votes

Your Sound Capsule isn't updating

We're seeing reports that the Your Sound Capsule is not updating. Some users also mention that this first started around 3rd of Feb 2025.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that the Your Sound Capsule is not updating. Some users also mention that this first started around 3rd of Feb 2025.
  • moonwalk3rr
  • Newbie
  • 2965 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 7 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2965 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 7 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
  • 183806 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 751 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 183806 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 751 votes

Downloaded icon is not being displayed

Hey folks, We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the downloaded playlist. The content is still playable with no connection an...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the down...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 10387 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 10387 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 votes