most common Spotify Problems

The most common Spotify Problems and how to solve them

Spotify is a well renowned music streaming application, facilitating a vast library of songs and podcasts. The Spotify fan following consists of millions of listeners all over the world. This music streaming application  is accessible for your Android, IOS mobiles devices and also available for MAC or window laptops, Desktops, Tablets, and Smart Speaker. Spotify has a monumental base and support for all its leading functionalities but sometimes users face some glitches. 

Through this knowledge-able article I suggest some ways, how to fix or solve those Spotify glitches. Hope it will be helpful to prevent you from these common issues so you will enjoy the application listening experience fully.

Common Spotify Problem and how to fix them

Here we will explore some tips and tricks as fixers of glitches which we face in using the Spotify application. If your Spotify is not working properly try these solutions and check whether your issues are getting resolved or not.

  • 🚫 Can’t download songs for offline listening
  • ⚠️ Spotify crashes or fails to open
  • πŸ“‚ Can’t add local files to a Spotify playlist
  • πŸ”‡ Spotify application is not producing any sound
  • πŸ”Š Spotify audio crack or sounds poor
  • πŸ’» Spotify shows the infamous Windows error code 17
  • πŸ“₯ Spotify only plays downloaded songs and podcasts
  • 🎢 Missing Spotify playlist
  • πŸ”„ Spotify randomly signs you off
  • 🟩 Tracks grayed out?
  • πŸ“± Is it your device?

Can’t Download songs for offline listening

Originally downloading songs for offline listening is a Spotify premium feature.

  • 🎧 If you have a Premium subscription, offline listening will work. However, it will not work with Spotify Free or Spotify Lite.
  • πŸ•’ Confirm whether your subscription is active or expired.
  • πŸ’³ If your subscription has expired, renew it first. Then, log out and log back in to fix the issue.
  • πŸ“₯ If you’re still unable to download songs for offline playback, check if you’ve surpassed the download limit.
  • πŸ–₯️ Ensure you haven’t exceeded the limit of five connected devices on your Spotify account.
  • πŸ”„ If you’ve reached the device limit, remove extra devices by selecting the “Sign Out Everywhere” option in your account settings.

Spotify Crash and fails to open

In case your Spotify is not working and opening in a right way then try these tips and tricks in a sequence for the betterment of your account.

  • πŸ”„ Close your Spotify application and open it again.
  • πŸ” Reboot or restart your mobile device.
  • πŸ“² Check the Google Play Store (or App Store) for any Spotify updates. If an update is available, install it.
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Clear Spotify app data and cache: Go to Settings > Apps > Spotify.
  • 🧹 If the above steps don’t work, uninstall the Spotify app, reboot your device, and reinstall the app.
  • πŸ“± These tips are applicable for both Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad) users to enhance their Spotify experience.

I can’t add local files to a Spotify playlist

Spotify facilitates its fanatics by an exciting feature that users can add and play local tracks by drag and drop feature. Users can make addition of their local files from the menu of account setting by this process

  • βš™οΈ Go to Settings and Privacy and scroll to the bottom of the page.
  • πŸ“‚ Select the option Local Files.
  • πŸ”Š Look for the option Show Audio from This Device.
  • βœ… Tap on the popup to grant permission and add your local files to Spotify.