Spotify update caused problems on Android devices

Spotify, the online music and podcast platform, started to break down after an update for Android devices. While users suffering from the problem said rebellion on Spotify’s community forums and Reddit, the company made a statement on the subject.

Mobile applications that we use almost every day receive updates at regular intervals (sometimes several times a day). Although these updates are made to improve the quality of the service in question and add new features to the application, sometimes the opposite happens and can disrupt functioning functions.

Spotify acknowledged the problem

According to the shared feedback, in the Spotify Android app, the playbar, which is normally at the bottom, does not appear at all after recent updates or suddenly disappears while playing a song. With the disappearance of the bar, the song playing shut down completely or cut off for a few seconds is reported.

The vast majority of reports were shared by users of Samsung and Google Pixel smartphones running Android 12. Spotify officials stated in an announcement shared on their community page that they are aware of the problem and have forwarded it to the technical team to fix it.

If you are also facing the same situation, Spotify 8.7.2.1261 You can fix it by installing an older version than However, since Google Play Store does not have a downgrade feature, you have to find the old version from third-party APK sites. Let’s say that this process is also risky.

No problem with Spotify Lite app

Alternatively, you can use Spotify Lite, which consumes less data. However, there is no offline playback feature in this app. So you can’t download your albums and playlists. You must always be connected to the internet to be able to listen to music with Spotify Lite.

Did you have problems after updating Spotify? You can share your experiences in the comments section or on the SDN Forum.