So it can be very annoying if Spotify stops playing when the screen turns off. If this has happened to you, there’s no need to fret. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you get Spotify working again.
General Tips to Fix Spotify
If Spotify stops playing when the screen turns off, there are a few quick fixes you’re able to attempt to get it working again.
For iOS, head to the Home Screen. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and find the Spotify app. Then, press and hold the app’s thumbnail and swipe up to close it. If these quick fixes didn’t fix the issue, move on to the next solution.
1. Update the Spotify App
If you’vedisabled automatic app updates, you might be using an outdated Spotify app. While this may reduce data usage, an outdated app will encounter bugs and glitches.
In this case, go to theGoogle Play Storeto update Spotify on your Android device. On iOS, head to theApp Storeand install the latest version available.
Then, open Spotify and try to play content while the screen is off.
2. Allow Spotify Unrestricted Battery Usage
There are multipleways to extend battery life on Androidthat you can use to get the most out of your device. However, your device’s battery-saving features might interfere with Spotify’s functionality and stop it from playing when the screen is off.
To prevent this from happening again, you should allow Spotify to use the battery in the background without restrictions. Here’s how you can do it:
The same thing goes for an iOS device. Spotify might stop playing as your device focuses on battery saving. In this case, you should turn offLow Power Mode. In theSettingsmenu, scroll down and tap onBattery. Then, turn off the toggle next toLow Power Mode.
3. Delete the Spotify Cache
For every app, your device stores cached data to provide a smooth user experience. However, the stored cache may go over size limits or get corrupted leading to app malfunctions.
Fortunately, you can manually delete the stored cache.
Here’s how you can do it on an Android device:
On an iOS device, you can clear Spotify’s cache through the app’s settings menu. To do this, launch Spotify and tap on theSettingsicon from the top-right corner. Then, head toStorageand tapClear cache.
4. Turn On Background App Refresh on iOS
If you use an iOS device, there’s one more solution you can try to get Spotify playing even if the screen is off.
With theBackground App Refreshfeature enabled, Spotify can check for new content even if it’s in suspended mode. To enable it, open the Settings menu and go toGeneral. Then, tap onBackground App Refreshand turn on the toggle next toSpotify.
Play Spotify With no Interruptions
One of Spotify’s best features is that it can play in the background as you’re using another app or even after you lock your screen. Most of the time, when Spotify stops playing, you’re dealing with improper permissions or just a temporary glitch.
With the problem now fixed, you may launch Spotify, lock your screen, and go on with your activities.
