It’s frustrating, but there are a variety of ways to fix that problem.
This troubleshooting guide covers Spotify on the desktop, the Spotify mobile app, and theSpotify web app.
How to Fix a ‘Spotify Can’t Play Current Song’ Error
Restart Spotify.
This step can fix a random glitch or freezing error.
If you’re using Spotify on the desktop, selectFile>Quit Spotify.
In the Spotify mobile app, close and reopen the app according to your OS.
If you’re using the Spotify web app, close and reopen your internet tool.
bounce of the app and then log back in.
On desktop and from the web player, select yourprofile icon>sign off.
In the mobile app, select yourprofile icon>options>drop off.
look to see if the app is up to date.
If your Spotify app needs an update, you may experience strange glitches and errors.
To check for any updates and manually update Spotify in the desktop app, go toSpotify>About Spotify.
On mobile, check for updates from the App Store or Google Play.
This might also cause song-playing errors.
Turn off high-quality streaming by selectingSettings>Audio quality> and turning onAuto adjust quality.
On mobile, you’re able to also selectAutomaticfrom Wi-Fi streaming and Cellular streaming sections.
There’s no option to adjust music quality if you’re using the Spotify free web app.
The highest-quality playback is available only to Premium users.
find out if you’re out of space on your rig.
Spotify recommends having at least 1GB free for downloads.
Clear up space by selectingSettings>Storage>Clear Cache.
Turn off hardware acceleration, if available to you, fromSettings>Show Advanced parameters>Compatibility.
Using the hardware acceleration feature with Spotify on the desktop helps weaker hardware in your machine.
Turning off this feature may solve song-playing errors.
test whether the song was pulled from a playlist.
If a track appears dimmed, it could have been removed.
Todelete the app on a Mac, drag it to the trash can.
On a PC, find the app and selectUninstall.
Uninstalling and then reinstalling Spotify will remove any corrupted files that may trigger errors.
You’ll need to redownload any downloaded music andSpotify podcastsafter reinstalling the app.
FAQ
If Spotify keeps crashing or closing, try rebooting the rig you’re listening on.
If you’re on a Mac or PC, force-quit and relaunch the app.
Tofix Spotify if it’s not responding, restart the gear and your Spotify connection.
Check your internet connection, rig’s memory, and Spotify status.
you’re able to also try updating the Spotify app or uninstalling and reinstalling it.
If Spotify’s shuffle feature isn’t working, check that you’ve turned on Shuffle.
Launch Spotify, choose a playlist, and select theShuffleicon.
In the mobile app, tapShuffleicon to the left of Spotify’sPlayicon.
If Shuffle still isn’t working, disable and re-unlock the feature and reset the app.
