Most The Time Spotify App Doesn't Work

Thanks to its more than 75 million active users, Spotify is one of the most popular streaming music services and a fantastic way to see what songs your friends are enjoying. Then tap uninstall and remove the app - Power off your phone and remove the battery, if it is removeable. With a File Manager on your phone or using a Computer and a USB cable, go to Internal Storage Android Data and delete the folder named com.spotify.music. Delete com.spotify.mobile.android.ui if it's present.

Spotify changed the way people listen to and discover new music. It has become a force to be reckoned with, and only a few can match the fantastic music streaming service. I recently started using Spotify, and I faced a little trouble getting it to work. Spotify was not working on my Windows 10 PC though it worked fine on my Android.

It took me some time to go through all the settings and sift through the support forums to find solutions that actually worked. Without further ado, here is a list of solutions that will help you resolve the same and get Spotify working on your Windows 10 computer.

1. Relaunch Spotify

It is possible that the Spotify app didn’t launch correctly and this may have led to an error. To check, simply click on the red ‘x’ on the right side of the window to close Spotify. Give it some time to shut completely.

Wait a few seconds and relaunch to check if everything is working as intended. If not, don’t worry, we have got more tricks up our sleeve.

2. Reboot PC

I keep recommending this solution in almost all of my Windows 10 guides. Rebooting the PC is a good idea to resolve errors without doing much of tinkering around things. Simply click on the Windows icon and select Restart.

It will take a few moments, so you can take this time to decide what you want to listen to next on Spotify.

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3. Task Manager

Several users reported that killing the process associated with Spotify in the Task Manager helped them resolve the issue. Sometimes, the process never stops properly or continues to run even after the app is closed. And when you launch an app, like Spotify, Windows gets confused because according to it, Spotify is already running. Dumb, I know. That happens even though you have closed the app.

To kill the process, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc shortcut on your keyboard to launch the Task Manager and under the Processes tab, look for Spotify.

When you do, right-click on it to open options and select End task. Wait for a few moments until Spotify disappears from the Task manager. Now relaunch it to check if it is working or not.

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4. Hardware Acceleration

Many Spotify users have claimed that unchecking the Hardware Acceleration option helped them bring sanity to their life. If you can open the Spotify window, press the Alt key on your keyboard and under the File menu, select View.

Now uncheck the Hardware Acceleration option and close Spotify. Wait a few moments and relaunch it again to check if it is working or not.

5. Reinstall Spotify

If you are still haven't managed to fix Spotify, then it's possible that there is something wrong with the installation files of Spotify. Do not skip this paragraph thinking uninstalling means clicking on the Uninstall option in Control Panel. There is more to it.

Hit the Windows key on your keyboard and right-click on Spotify to select the Uninstall option.

If the app asks you for confirmation, click OK. Now Press the Windows key+E on your keyboard to open the File Explorer and navigate to the below folder structure.

You need to delete the Spotify folder here. If you are unable to view AppData under YourUsername, right-click on Quick access and select Options.

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Under the View tab, click on Show hidden files, folders, and drives option and then click on Apply and OK. You can now see the hidden folder named AppData.

Do not install Spotify from the Windows Store. A Spotify support staff has recommended users to install it using the ‘full installer package.’ That means follow the link shared below and install it from there.

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6. Update Drivers

Spotify uses audio drivers to deliver music to your ears, and if the drivers are missing or not up to date, you are in a fix. Download Driver Easy using the link below. Run the program. Driver Easy will scan your Windows OS and suggest missing drivers for many apps including audio if any.

If you find audio in the list, follow the steps to download and install the latest version. The free version will work fine. However, note that you can only download one driver at a time as the free version doesn’t support parallel downloads. Still, it saves time as you don’t have to hunt for the drivers on the wild web manually. If you can, you may go that route. Either way, update your audio drivers.

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7. Compatibility & Admin Mode

Navigate to the folder where you have Spotify installed on your drive. Usually, it’s the C drive. Right-click on the Spotify.exe file and select Properties. That will only work if you have installed Spotify using the link I shared above in the point 5, and are using an OS older than Windows 10. If you don’t meet both the criteria, skip this point.

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Under the Compatibility tab, select Run this program in compatibility mode for and select the Windows OS version that you are using.

In the same tab, also select Run this program as an administrator. Click on Apply and OK. Relaunch Spotify and check if the issue is resolved.

Discover, Listen, Repeat

Spotify is a fantastic app for music streaming which you can use to discover new music and listen to them. It sucks when the app fails to work on Windows 10. Some users have suggested using the web version as a workaround, but that is not really a solution, just an alternative. You might do it if none of the above solutions worked for you.

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You open Spotify to enjoy your favorite tracks, but to astonishment, realize that it isn’t working. Thankfully this is a temporary issue and can be addressed by following some quick fixes. To help, here is a list of seven possible solutions that are effective when Spotify stops working on your iPhone or iPad. Follow them from top to bottom, and let’s get your problem fixed!

1. Force Close Spotify and Re-Open It

Force closing the app and relaunching it eliminates several temporary problems. In case Spotify is stuck or not letting you scroll the list of songs or use the controls, it is advisable to quit and re-open it.

Most The Time Spotify App Doesn't Works

  1. On iPhone with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. On iPhone with the Home button, quickly double press it.
  2. From the app switcher, drag the Spotify app card up to quit it.
  3. After a few seconds, relaunch Spotify.

2. Check Your Internet Connectivity

Secondly, verify that your iPhone has an active Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

For this, open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi. Tap on an available network to connect to it.

Most The Time Spotify App Doesn't Working

Similarly, inside the Settings app, tap on Cellular and see to it that the toggle for Cellular Data is enabled. On this screen, let’s further ensure that mobile data isn’t disabled specifically for Spotify. To check this, scroll down the ‘CELLULAR DATA’ section and make sure Spotify’s toggle is enabled.

After performing one or both the above steps, open Safari and visit a webpage, if it loads, that means the device has working internet connectivity.

In case you are facing issues with Wi-Fi or Cellular data, check our detailed guide that helps you solve these.

3. Check Spotify Server Status

In rare situations, Spotify may not work globally, or there may be an outrage only in your region.

The easiest way to check is by visiting Spotify Status on Twitter. To know about the Spotify status in your particular region, visit sites like DownDetector. You may also search for ‘Spotify Server Status‘ on Google, Bing, or any other search engine.

4. Log Out and Log In Again

  1. Open the Spotify app and tap on Home, if not already. From the top right corner, tap on the Settings icon.
  2. Scroll down, tap on LOG OUT, and confirm.
  3. Now force close the app (explained above). Next, relaunch Spotify and log in using your credentials.

The steps above also help if you have recently upgraded to Spotify Premium, and it does not reflect or stops working correctly.

5. Restart Your Device

When you restart your iPhone or iPad, several small app issues and temporary software-level problems are repaired successfully.

If you are new to iOS, you may check our guide on restarting any iPhone or iPad model.

Note: If a simple restart is not good enough to solve your problem, learn how to hard reboot (or force restart) your iPhone.

6. Update Your Spotify App

With each update, Spotify tries to address existing bugs, polish the user experience, and introduce new features or changes.

It is a good idea to have the latest version of the app on your iPhone. To update, long press on the App Store icon and select Updates. Tap on UPDATE next to Spotify, if visible.

7. Uninstall and Reinstall Spotify App

Finally, if none of the above solutions work for you, it is time to have a Spotify’s fresh install. This involves uninstalling the app and reinstalling it. Please note that deleting the app will remove all the downloaded songs, as well.

From the Home screen, long press on the Spotify app icon and tap on Delete App → Delete.

Next, long press on the App Store icon and tap on Search. Type ‘Spotify‘ and tap on the download icon. After this, log in to the app, and it should work like a charm!

Signing Off

This is how you can successfully fix the problem of Spotify not working on your iOS or iPadOS device.

Unfortunately, if nothing above helps, ask a friend or family member to log in to their Spotify account on your iPhone. If it works for them, that means there is some specific problem with your account. In such a situation, contact Spotify Care.

Everything working correctly now? It’s time to check some other fantastic Spotify related resources. Have a look.

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