Spotify keeps pausing? 8 fixes for iPhone and Android
The two most common causes are someone else using your account and your phone’s battery saving closing Spotify in the background.
The fix
8 fixes, in order
- 1
Sign out everywhere.
On spotify.com › Account › Sign out everywhere, then change your password.
- 2
Allow background activity.
Android: Settings › Apps › Spotify › Battery › Unrestricted.
- 3
Turn off Low Power Mode or Battery Saver.
- 4
Disconnect unused Bluetooth devices.
Headphones and cars can send pause commands.
- 5
Check your connection or download songs for offline.
- 6
Update Spotify.
- 7
Clear Spotify’s cache.
In Spotify, Settings › Storage › Clear cache.
- 8
Reinstall Spotify.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Spotify pause when someone else plays?
Most plans allow only one device to play at a time. If someone uses your account elsewhere, your music stops. Sign out everywhere and change your password.
Why does Spotify stop when my screen turns off?
Battery saving is closing it. Set Spotify’s battery use to Unrestricted on Android, or turn off Low Power Mode on iPhone.
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