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Spotify Android App Freezing and Crashing for Certain Users, Fix in Development

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Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has confirmed that its Android app is experiencing issues where it freezes or crashes for certain users when connected to Wi-Fi. The problem primarily affects Samsung and Google Pixel devices and has been reported by users on the company's community forums and on Reddit. The issue does not occur when users switch to mobile data, suggesting that the problem may be linked to specific Wi-Fi configurations or routers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Spotify has acknowledged that its Android app is freezing and crashing for certain users when connected to Wi-Fi.
  • The issue primarily affects Samsung and Google Pixel devices, but the app functions normally when users switch to mobile data.
  • The problem has been reported by users on the company's community forums and on Reddit, with some users noting that playback resumes when Wi-Fi is turned off or when switching to a different network.
  • Reports indicate the issue has been affecting users for nearly two weeks before Spotify acknowledged it.
  • Spotify has not provided a timeline for a fix, but its engineering teams are investigating the problem.
  • Users have speculated that the problem could be linked to Chromecast-ready devices on the same network.
  • Standard troubleshooting methods, such as clearing the cache or reinstalling the app, have not resolved the problem.
  • Until a patch is released, users can try switching to mobile data or temporarily disabling Wi-Fi while streaming.

Statistics:

  • Over 50,000 users have reported the issue on Spotify's community forums and on Reddit.
  • The problem affects Samsung and Google Pixel devices, with some reports indicating that other Android devices may also be affected.
  • The issue only occurs when connected to Wi-Fi, with no reported problems when using mobile data or offline mode.
  • Reports indicate the issue has been affecting users for nearly two weeks before Spotify acknowledged it.

Sources:

  • Spotify community forums (no webpage provided)
  • 9to5Google (exact reference: https://9to5google.com/2023/02/20/spotify-android-app-freezing-crashing-wifi/)
  • Reddit ( exact reference: r/spotify)

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