How to Keep Spotify Playing in the Background on Android and iOS

Learn how to keep Spotify playing in the background by adjusting battery and background app refresh settings on Android and iOS devices.

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To keep Spotify playing in the background, ensure your device's battery saver mode is turned off as it can restrict background data usage. On Android, go to 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'Spotify' > 'Battery' > disable 'Battery Optimization'. On iOS, ensure the Background App Refresh is enabled for Spotify in 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Background App Refresh'. Also, check that Spotify is not restricted in your phone's data usage settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does Spotify stop playing when my phone screen is off? Spotify might stop playing due to battery saver modes or background app restrictions that limit background data usage. Disabling these settings allows continuous playback.
  2. How do I disable battery optimization for Spotify on Android? Go to Settings > Apps > Spotify > Battery and turn off 'Battery Optimization' to allow Spotify to run smoothly in the background.
  3. How can I enable Background App Refresh for Spotify on iOS? Navigate to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and ensure it's enabled for Spotify to keep music playing when the app is not active.

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