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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...
  • JMG20
  • Newbie
  • 38199 Views
  • 275 comments
  • 362 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 38199 Views
  • 275 comments
  • 362 votes

Spotify keeps playing hidden songs

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just suddenly start to play. Updates and new device didn’t ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just sud...
  • -Karma-
  • Music Fan
  • 27860 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 233 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 27860 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 233 votes

Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues.   ...
  • Ganellon
  • Newbie
  • 32577 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 437 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 32577 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 437 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. ...
  • jpswade
  • Newbie
  • 178666 Views
  • 327 comments
  • 740 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 178666 Views
  • 327 comments
  • 740 votes

[Desktop] Recently Played section not updating anymore

Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the desktop app and the issue occurs whatever other laptop I u...

  • Visitor
  • Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the d...
  • marwis
  • Regular
  • 43556 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 908 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 43556 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 908 votes

Now Playing bar is hiding the latest row of an artist's discography

We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by the Now Playing bar.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by ...
  • Kaarta
  • Casual Listener
  • 2236 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 12 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 2236 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 12 votes

Spotify + Chromecast Audio Connection Keeps Dropping

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Chromecast Audio devices on my home network connected via a single Motorola MG73...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Ch...
  • EzequielG
  • Newbie
  • 63388 Views
  • 341 comments
  • 824 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 63388 Views
  • 341 comments
  • 824 votes

Error code: 30

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Arab EmiratesDeviceMacbook Pro late 2019Operating SystemOS X My Question or IssueI repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run every fix suggested on this community. It simply refuses to work. It works perfectly on...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Arab Emirates Device Macbook Pro late 2019 Operating System OS X   My Question or Issue I repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run e...
  • Vinoses
  • Music Fan
  • 85738 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 85738 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 votes

Podcasts not playing / no sound

We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile and the Web Player). This is currently being investig...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile an...
  • Maxime87
  • Newbie
  • 23893 Views
  • 164 comments
  • 183 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 23893 Views
  • 164 comments
  • 183 votes

Multiple SD card storage options are shown in app settings

Hey everyone! We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the Status Update below. We'll be keeping every...

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone!   We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options.    If you're experiencing this, let us know by addi...
  • dgjn6qvxrzudgtsgt5s3
  • Newbie
  • 21630 Views
  • 125 comments
  • 218 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 21630 Views
  • 125 comments
  • 218 votes

[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...
  • socceroofan
  • Newbie
  • 26514 Views
  • 83 comments
  • 239 likes
  • iOS
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 26514 Views
  • 83 comments
  • 239 votes

"My Shazam Tracks" playlist doesn't sync/add all shazamed tracks

Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android My Question or Issue I've been using the automatic sync function where songs I have shazamed show up automatically in the 'My Shazams Playlist'. They stoppe...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand   It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android    My Question or Issue   I've been using the automatic sync fun...
  • ML3D
  • Newbie
  • 97573 Views
  • 192 comments
  • 318 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 97573 Views
  • 192 comments
  • 318 votes

Songs aren't streaming on Apple Watch

Hey folks, We're getting reports from Apple Watch users that songs aren't streaming. Stay tuned to the Status Update for more info.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We're getting reports from Apple Watch users that songs aren't streaming.    Stay tuned to the Status Update for more info.
  • thvieira86
  • Casual Listener
  • 46179 Views
  • 120 comments
  • 100 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 46179 Views
  • 120 comments
  • 100 votes

PS4 Quick Menu shows Playlists instead of a list Liked Songs

Upon opening the PS4 quick menu, it doesn't display the Liked songs list. It only shows the playlists in the library.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Upon opening the PS4 quick menu, it doesn't display the Liked songs list. It only shows the playlists in the library.
  • sonicthegamer23
  • Newbie
  • 5526 Views
  • 25 comments
  • 26 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 5526 Views
  • 25 comments
  • 26 votes

Issue with storage option switching from SD Card to internal

Plan Premium Country US Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or whatever the most recent OS is) but it was fixed when I got the Moto X4. I like to keep a lot of so...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US  Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue  This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or what...
  • WillianWRM
  • Newbie
  • 60432 Views
  • 474 comments
  • 371 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 60432 Views
  • 474 comments
  • 371 votes

Non-car Bluetooth devices displaying in Car View mode

Hey there, We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +Vote the info requested in the Status Update. All the best!

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there,   We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this.    If you're experiencing this, let us know...
  • kikamonju
  • Newbie
  • 45715 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 254 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 45715 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 254 votes

[Desktop] Doesn't show accurate number of songs saved anymore

Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any songs by mistake.I used to be able to just Command+A...

  • Regular
  • Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any s...
  • vvspantomvv
  • Newbie
  • 12611 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 214 likes
  • Desktop
  • Not Right Now
  • 12611 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 214 votes

Audio quality / Sound volume issues on Playstation 5 App

Hey folks!We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.  
  • SeanFloyd
  • Newbie
  • 34051 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 55 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 34051 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 55 votes

[Desktop] Spotify won't resume after pause with bluetooth headphones

I'm unable to resume after i pause the music for a few minutes with my headphones over bluetooth.

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm unable to resume after i pause the music for a few minutes with my headphones over bluetooth.
  • keysosaurus
  • Newbie
  • 31824 Views
  • 175 comments
  • 330 likes
  • Desktop
  • Not Right Now
  • 31824 Views
  • 175 comments
  • 330 votes

[Mac Desktop] Can't Play Current Song Error Message

Plan: Premium for Students I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on my laptop. I will play a song and it will play the entire song except fo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium for Students   I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on ...
  • rubs
  • Regular
  • 51727 Views
  • 104 comments
  • 137 likes
  • Desktop
    Mac
  • Not Right Now
  • 51727 Views
  • 104 comments
  • 137 votes