Spotify looking into app crashing, lagging and overheating on iOS

Update 09/08/24: Spotify says the issue causing app crashing, lagging and battery overheating on iOS has now been fixed.

Original article follows:

Spotify has just fixed a crashing issue on iOS whenever users connected to a Bluetooth device. But there are more crashing issues to deal with. If you’ve been experiencing an unusually fiery relationship with your iOS app lately, you’re not alone. Spotify has hit a sour note with a pesky iOS bug that’s causing the app to lag, freeze, and ultimately crash, leaving users with overheating devices.

The trouble began with the rollout of version 8.9.58 on July 19 and persists with v8.9.60, turning what should be a smooth listening experience into a maddening exercise in patience. Users have reported the app becoming progressively slower until it finally crashes, often within mere minutes of opening.

Spotify has acknowledged the bug and has been working behind the scenes to tackle the issue. Some users have seen improvements with the latest updates, but the glitch still lingers for many. The tech wizards at Spotify are asking users to ensure they’re running the latest version of the app. But if the issue persists, they need feedback to further fine-tune their fixes.

Reports have poured in from users with a variety of iOS devices. The common theme? Browsing artist pages, scrolling through playlists, or even just trying to pause a track can send the app spiraling into lag city, often taking the entire phone along for the ride. Battery drainage and overheating are the not-so-welcome side effects of this bug, making it more of a hot mess.

For some, reinstalling the app or tweaking settings like background app refresh has offered a fleeting glimpse of hope. However, the pesky bug remains stubbornly persistent. The issue is most pronounced when exploring artist pages or adding tracks to playlists, with users reporting their phones heating up.

The good thing is that Spotify’s tech team is on the case, tweaking and adjusting in an effort to squash this bug for good. In the meantime, keep your app updated and hang tight. Relief might be just around the corner.

In other news, did you know that Spotify has recently given up on trying to charge for song lyrics? Yep, that’s what’s up!