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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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  • Daniel
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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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  • shahn321
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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesn't automatically switch to car mode

I am using Spotify on my car's android head unit. I've set it up to always go into car mode (settings -> switch to car mode -> always). However, after I reopen the app, it's back into the normal mode and it doesn't even prompt me to switch to car mod...

  • Regular
  • I am using Spotify on my car's android head unit. I've set it up to always go into car mode (settings -> switch to car mode -> always). However, after I reopen the app, it's  back into t...
  • Kaiju_King
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Title/Artist/Álbum not updated in car bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceXiaomi A3 Operating SystemAndroid one My Question or IssueThe title/artist/álbum does not change in the car screen. The first song that sounds still fixed. It was running well until the last update. My car is a Toyota Aur...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device Xiaomi A3   Operating System Android one   My Question or Issue The title/artist/álbum does not change in the car screen. The first song that s...
  • MafeG
  • Spotify Legend
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  • bluetooth
    Car
    Mobile
    Spotify
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Superuser Contribution Song muted after Skipping manually on my Bluetooth-Connected Car

Hello, like many others i have the issue that my music mutes after skipping a song manually, when connected to my Car via bluetooth. I then need to turn the Volume of the car Up again or Press Play again. The Song time-stence runs just perfectly alon...

  • Regular
  • Hello, like many others i have the issue that my music mutes after skipping a song manually, when connected to my Car via bluetooth. I then need to turn the Volume of the car Up again or Press Play a...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
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    bluetooth
    Car
    mute
    skip
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Superuser Contribution View playlists etc. via Bluetooth in my car

Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhile listening to Google Play Music via Bluetooth in my car, I can browse my library, select tracks and view all songs in the current playlist via my car's infotainment system (BMW iDrive).Spotify via Bl...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue While listening to Google Play Music via Bluetooth in my car, I can browse my library, select tracks and view all songs in the c...
  • Mihail
  • Spotify Legend
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  • Android 9
    bluetooth
    Car
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Superuser Contribution Crackling when connected to bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceGOOGLE PIXEL 2 My Question or IssueNever used to have the problem but the past couple of days when I connect my phone to my car via Bluetooth I get intermittent crackling whilst listening to music. I have deleted and reinst...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country UK  Device GOOGLE PIXEL 2   My Question or Issue Never used to have the problem but the past couple of days when I connect my phone to my car via Bluetooth I g...
  • Ver
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  • Android
    bluetooth
    Car
    crackling
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Android system app for music instead of Spotify.

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 8 ProOperating SystemAndroidMy Question or IssueHi,I am using Spotify for long time already. Including in my car via Bluetooth. Few weeks ago I noticed an issue that Spotify didn't start automat...

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  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Operating System Android My Question or Issue Hi, I am using Spotify for long time already. Including in my car via B...
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  • Android
    bluetooth
    Car
    connection
    Spotify
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Trouble with Android Bluetooth Connection

Hi, I'm usingPlan PremiumCountry GermanyDevice Phone Sony XA2 "H3113"Operating System Android 9 I use Spotify Premium for some years now, in Cars I connect via Bluetooth to the car and use the car radio buttons to skip Tracks and Mute/Unmute.Please n...

  • Newbie
  • ...bsp; Android 9   I use Spotify Premium for some years now, in Cars I connect via Bluetooth to the car and use the car radio buttons to skip Tracks and Mute/Unmute. Please note: I don't use A...
  • gerard1492
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    Bluetootch
    Car
    controls
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Car Controls/Autoplay Stopped Working

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom, EnglandDeviceSony Xperia XZ PremiumOperating SystemOreo My Question or IssueFor months now my car controls do not work with spotify anymore. I have a brand new MINI Cooper since a year ago and for roughly 6 months fr...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom, England Device Sony Xperia XZ Premium Operating System Oreo   My Question or Issue For months now my car controls do not work with spotify anymore....
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    autoplay
    bluetooth
    Car
    Car Controls
    controls
    Sony
    Xperia
    XZ Premium
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Back/Previous Handsfree Button Not Working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLG Stylo 4Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueI stopped using Spotify for months due to it not working in the background when Google Maps or Google Chrome are open. Also, my Bluetooth handsfree back/previous bu...

  • Visitor
  • ...ache, uninstall/installed app, disconnected/connected Bluetooth in the war. I also turned the car off and on.    I'm really disappointed at the fact that the back/previous button is not w...
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  • Android
    Back
    bluetooth
    Car
    handsfree
    previous track
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Playback Issue: Only plays a song for a few seconds

PlanPremiumUSACountry DeviceMotorola Moto Z3Operating SystemAndroid 9 PDXS29.84-42-3 My Question or IssueI think a new version of Spotify was rolled out. The car view is new to me. Now a song will only play in my 2015 Ram 1500 pickup for a few second...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium USACountry   Device Motorola Moto Z3 Operating System Android 9 PDXS29.84-42-3   My Question or Issue I think a new version of Spotify was rolled out. The car view i...
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  • Android
    Car
    Ram
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Spotify automatically plays/opens after calls and when turning car on

Whenever i start my car , spotify opens and plays the last song. I can reinstall app, can restart my phone and it stills opening.Itnalso opens after every phone call and plays song. My phone is a note 8, with lastest software installed. Same for spot...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever i start my car , spotify opens and plays the last song. I can reinstall app, can restart my phone and it stills opening. Itnalso opens after every phone call and plays song.   M...
  • jderekw79
  • Visitor
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  • Android
    automatically
    bluetooth
    Car
    Spotify
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Android 9 Bluetooth - skip/play/pause keys does not work

PlanPremiumSpotify version8.5.32.889DeviceHTC U11Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueSince some months I have the following issue:My phone is connected with my Kenwood DPX-7100DAB car radio and use Spotify to play music. The music title and...

  • Newbie
  • ...enwood DPX-7100DAB car radio and use Spotify to play music. The music title and artists will also be displayed on the car radio. But the play/pause/skip buttons on the radio are not working anymore. S...
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  • bluetooth
    Car
    controls
    pause
    Play
    Radio
    skip
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Car controls not working properly

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceOneplus 3TOperating SystemAndroid Pie (OxygenOS 9.0.4) My Question or IssueFor the life of me I can't get my car controls to work any more - or at least not reliably. The only way Spotify reacts to the car contro...

  • Newbie
  •   Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Oneplus 3T Operating System Android Pie (OxygenOS 9.0.4)   My Question or Issue For the life of me I can't get my car controls to w...
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    Car
    Car Controls
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Car radio BT controls not working

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceHuawei Mate 20Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 My Question or IssueFor several weeks now I have been having trouble skipping/pausing songs on the Bluetooth radio in my car. I've looked on the internet for a solution ...

  • Casual Listener
  • ...ongs on the Bluetooth radio in my car. I've looked on the internet for a solution but haven't managed to find one so far. Things I already have tried: - Updating Spotify to the latest version - A c...
  • VonWafflehelm
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  • bluetooth
    buttons
    Car
    Car Bluetooth
    Skiping tracks
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Bluetooth audio connected but not playing

PlanFreeCountryUS DeviceMoto Z Droid PlayOperating SystemAndroid 8.0.0 My Question or IssueI've been listening to Spotify via Bluetooth in a 2015 Toyota Prius for a few weeks, suddenly it no longer plays audio when connected, only a second of the son...

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  •   Plan Free Country US   Device Moto Z Droid Play Operating System Android 8.0.0   My Question or Issue I've been listening to Spotify via Bluetooth in a 2015 Toyota Prius ...
  • krbroadfoot
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  • bluetooth
    Car
    connection
    Streaming Issue
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After the most recent update of my Galaxy s9 keeps pausing only when using my car's bluetooth.

PlanPremiumCountry Japan DeviceGalaxy s9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueAfter the most recent update of my Galaxy s9 (13th March), keeps pausing only when using my car's bluetooth. It pauses randomly multiple times throughout every song I...

  • Newbie
  • ...eeps pausing only when using my car's bluetooth. It pauses randomly multiple times throughout every song I play. It doesn't happen when I play it directly through my phone. Is anyone else experiencing t...
  • Nico
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  • Bluetooth problems
    Car
    Galaxy S9
    pauses
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Bluetooth VW infotainment, No tracklist available

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceSamsung s7 edgeOperating SystemAndroid 8.0 My Question or Issue I am not sure if this is a spotify issue or an issue with my car infotainment system. I've recently bought a 2018 model volkswagen scirocco with a discovery pr...

  • Newbie
  •   Plan Premium Country UK  Device Samsung s7 edge Operating System Android 8.0   My Question or Issue  I am not sure if this is a spotify issue or an issue with my car...
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Superuser Contribution Can't change music in the car screen

PlanPremiumCountryArgentina DeviceSamsung Galaxy S6Operating SystemAndroid 7.0My Question or IssueHello, I'm experiencing some troubles since two or thee days ago. Spotify, when I lock my cellphone, doesn't show me the short-cut menu, at least I call...

  • Casual Listener
  • ...nlocked it and it appeared me a little menu where it showed me the song I was listening and the buttons "play/pause", "next" and "previous"; well, with that menu I also could see the song name on my car...
  • djpinsker
  • Casual Listener
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  • Car
    Car Play
    menu
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Can I use spotify on android using bluetooth or USB and have the audio go over aux

I would like to use Spotify on Android on my car stereor, I want to be able to see the tracks and contol them (either via bluetooth or usb) but then have the audio running over Aux (the sound is better). Is this at all possible?

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  • I would like to use Spotify on Android on my car stereor, I want to be able to see the tracks and contol them (either via bluetooth or usb) but then have the audio running over Aux (the sound is b...
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    aux
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    Car
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Solved!! No Bass / Bad equalizer when listening in car

So I have a thing that connects to the cassete in my 2001 audi's stock sound deck. I have a Galaxy s5. I can play sounds on youtube using my phone and the car's speakers, this sounds great, I can hear all of the base and different subtle layers of th...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I have a thing that connects to the cassete in my 2001 audi's stock sound deck. I have a Galaxy s5. I can play sounds on youtube using my phone and the car's speakers, this sounds great, I can h...
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    Car
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    quality
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