Spotify users are reporting a frustrating bug that interrupts music playback whenever they add a song to the queue manually. The issue, which appears to have surfaced after recent updates, causes playback to stop entirely. The play and skip buttons in the Now Playing view become greyed out, effectively freezing the player. This glitch has led many frustrated users to take to Spotify’s community forums with complaints about the problem.
Affected users have shared that the problem is consistent across various devices and operating systems, including Windows PCs, macOS, iPads, and iPhones. Even after reinstalling the app, clearing the cache, or logging in and out, the playback issue often persists. Some users noted that the app works fine in the web player, suggesting the bug is isolated to the native apps.
According to reports, queued songs fail to play entirely, causing the app to freeze until the queue is cleared. One user noted that when a song finishes, playback doesn’t transition to the queued track, leaving the player unresponsive and forcing manual intervention. Another user described a broader problem where playback in playlists abruptly stops, with controls disappearing or becoming greyed out.
Spotify moderators have suggested a quick fix. They say if you’re running into issues, try clearing your queue. In the main thread, a Spotify mod has confirmed that they’ve passed on the details of the issue to the team for investigation. They’re also asking users to share specifics like what device they’re using, their operating system, and which version of Spotify to help nail down the problem.
Users on the other hand have reported inconsistent fixes. One listener mentioned that reinstalling the app worked temporarily but the issue reappeared after restarting the app. Another noted that their playback suddenly resumed without any changes on their end.
Since there’s no information on when we can expect a fix to go live, we’d suggest looking out for any newer updates for Spotify in the meantime. As usual, we’ll keep tabs on the situation and will post an update if and when there’s any further information to share.
Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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