If you're using Android and Spotify is giving you trouble, you're not alone: Reports of unexpected closures and blockages are piling up when connecting via Wi‑Fi, especially on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.
The company has already taken note of the problem and Their technical teams are investigating the origin to launch a correction., although there is no specific date yet and messages on forums and social networks continue to grow, also in Spain and the rest of Europe.
What's happening with Spotify on Android
The most repeated pattern is clear: the app freezes or closes when the device is connected to Wi-Fi networks; when switching to mobile data, the problems disappear completely.
In Spain and other European countries there are also cases, but It does not affect everyone or all models.: The warnings are concentrated on Samsung and Google Pixel, while no similar failures have been observed on iOS or the web version.
In addition to the closures, several users point out playback interruptions when using smart speakers or sending audio to other devices using Spotify Connect or G, with connection losses or hangs when starting the transmission.
There is no official cause for now; The clues point to a problem linked to certain configurations and even compatibility with casting devices, but Spotify has not confirmed that scenario.
Temporary solutions and what you can do
While the patch arrives, the only alternative that is working consistently is to turn off Wi-Fi and use mobile data to listen to music and podcasts.
If your rate is limited, you can reduce consumption from the settings: lower streaming quality with mobile data to spend less (on the lowest option, usage is around 100 MB per hour).
- Open Spotify and tap your profile picture.
- Go to “Settings and Privacy.”
- Go to “Media Quality.”
- Under “Streaming quality with mobile data,” choose “Low.”
If you usually play on speakers or send the audio to the TV, the most prudent thing is to avoid Spotify Connect and Google Cast until the update arrives, since then the blockages will intensify.
It agrees Check often if an update is available on Google Play and follow the official thread on the Spotify forums, where they will be announcing the status of the arrangement, although they have not yet given a date.
Common actions such as reinstall the app and clear cache or switching Wi-Fi networks isn't consistently helping; some users mention reverting to a previous version of the app, but this isn't an official recommendation and doesn't guarantee results.
Those who have Premium can Download playlists and podcasts to listen to offline using mobile data or, if possible, a Wi-Fi network that doesn't reproduce the error, thus reducing the impact until Spotify releases the fix.
The current outlook is clear: The bug affects Android (especially Samsung and Pixel) and is triggered by Wi-Fi.Spotify acknowledges this and is working on a fix, but until it's released, you'll need to use mobile data, adjust the quality, avoid casting, and stay tuned for updates.