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Popular Apps Error

Spotify — You're Offline

What This Means (In Plain English)

Spotify cannot connect to the internet and can only play songs you have downloaded for offline use.

Low UrgencyThis is not urgent. Take your time with the fix.

Common Causes

  • No internet connection
  • Offline mode was accidentally turned on
  • Spotify app glitch
  • Your Spotify account session expired

How to Fix It — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Check your internet connection.

  2. 2

    Open Spotify, tap Home, then pull down to refresh.

  3. 3

    Go to Spotify Settings and make sure "Offline Mode" is turned OFF.

  4. 4

    Close Spotify completely and reopen it.

  5. 5

    Log out of Spotify and log back in.

  6. 6

    If nothing works, uninstall and reinstall Spotify.

How to Prevent This in the Future

Keep your internet connection stable when using Spotify. Download your favourite playlists for offline listening as a backup.

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