There is nothing more annoying than unwanted interruptions to a music-listening session. It is even more annoying when the music streaming app keeps pausing the song at random. Trying to fix this issue can be an uphill battle if you can’t figure out what’s causing the app to act this way. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top 10 ways to fix the ‘Spotify keeps pausing music’ issue on your device.
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Sign out of all devices
If you are logged into multiple devices using the same Spotify account, it can conflict with the media playback. You cannot use one Spotify account to play different tracks on multiple devices at the same time. This leads to Spotify pausing the song on all devices but one. If the music keeps getting paused on your device, you need to log out of your Spotify account from the other devices. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Launch the Spotify app or Web player on your PC.
Step 2: Click the profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Account.
Step 4: You will be redirected to the Account Overview page. Scroll down and select Sign Out Everywhere.
Step 5: Launch the Spotify app on your primary device and log into your account again.
Clear cache
A temporary file in Spotify’s app cache may have gone rogue. Corrupted files in the cached memory can often act up and randomly pause the music playback. Here’s how can fix it.
Step 1: Launch the Spotify app on your phone.
Step 2: Hit the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Scroll down to the Storage section and select Clear Cache.
Step 4: Confirm your selection in the popup box.
Check your Internet connection
Your Spotify may be pausing because it is taking time to buffer the track. If the song is playing in fits and starts, it is likely due to a faulty Internet connection. Perform a quick speed test to confirm if the Internet connection is the culprit. Toggle the Flight Mode on and off to refresh the network.
Lower the steaming quality
If you’re on a weak internet connection, lower the streaming quality on Spotify to reduce buffering. Here’s how.
Step 1: Launch the Spotify app and tap your profile picture at the top of the screen.
Step 2: Select Settings.
Step 3: Click the dropdown menu next to Streaming quality.
Step 4: Select Low.
Disable hardware acceleration
If you’re using the Spotify app for Windows, disabling hardware acceleration can fix the media playback. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Launch the Spotify app on your PC.
Step 2: Click on the ellipses at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Move the cursor to View and click on Hardware Acceleration.
Step 4: Confirm your selection in the popup box.
Reconnect your wireless headphones
Sometimes, a faulty Bluetooth connection can cause Spotify to randomly pause the song you’re playing. To fix this issue, disconnect your wireless headphones and connect them again. Swipe down from the status bar and long-press the Bluetooth tile in the Quick Settings menu. Tap the name of your wireless headphones to disconnect them. Once they are disconnected, perform a scan for nearby Bluetooth devices on the same window and connect to the TWS again.
Close background apps
A common problem with Android apps is that they continue to play audio even when they are not active. This happens more often when the RAM capacity of a smartphone is limited. When a background app starts playing audio, it causes Spotify to pause the music. Go to the app switcher and close the malfunctioning app.
Update the Spotify app
Usually, app developers are quick to patch any minor issues with an immediate update. If you’re using an older version of Spotify, chances are that the issue you’re facing with media playback has already been resolved in the latest version. Search for the Spotify app in the Google Play Store, App Store, or Microsoft Store (for PC) and hit the Update button.
Restart your phone
It is entirely possible that the issue doesn’t lie with the Spotify app but with your smartphone itself. A quick restart generally resolves any background issues and minor glitches. Launch the Spotify app after restarting your phone to check if the issue has been fixed.
Check if Spotify is down
While it is extremely rare, it is not impossible for Spotify to experience a server outage. If Spotify’s servers are down, the music you’re playing on the app will pause immediately. Head over to the DownDetector website and search for Spotify to confirm whether the app is experiencing a server outage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why does Spotify keep pausing my music randomly?
The most common reason behind the music randomly pausing on your Spotify app is account conflict with other devices. If you’re logged into multiple devices using the same Spotify account, it can interfere with the music playback. Go to your Spotify account page and sign out of all devices.
Does clearing Spotify’s cache delete the downloaded songs on the app?
No, clearing Spotify’s app cache will not remove your downloads.
How do I check if Spotify is down?
Go to DownDetector.in and search for Spotify to check if other users are unable to use Spotify as well. A spike in user reports means that Spotify is experiencing a server outage.
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Conclusion
This is how you can fix the ‘Spotify keeps pausing the issue’ on your device. If the issue still persists after trying all the fixes mentioned in this article, you may want to reach out to Spotify Support for more help on the issue. Want to know fun insights about your music listening habits? Read this article to find out how to create your own Spotify Iceberg.
