How to Keep Spotify Playing While Using Other Apps on Android and iOS

Learn how to keep Spotify playing in the background on Android and iOS by enabling background activity and adjusting battery saver settings.

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To keep Spotify playing while using other apps, make sure the app is allowed to operate in the background. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Spotify > Battery > Allow background activity. On iOS, Settings > General > Background App Refresh and ensure it’s toggled on for Spotify. Additionally, check your phone’s battery saver settings, as they can restrict background activity for apps.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does Spotify stop playing when I open other apps? Spotify may stop playing when other apps are opened if background activity is disabled or if battery saver settings restrict its operation. Enabling background activity and adjusting battery settings usually resolves this.
  2. How do I enable background app refresh for Spotify on iOS? To enable background app refresh for Spotify on iOS, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, then ensure the toggle is on for Spotify.
  3. What settings on Android affect Spotify's background playback? On Android, allowing Spotify to operate in the background involves going to Settings > Apps > Spotify > Battery and enabling 'Allow background activity.' Also, check battery saver modes that might restrict app activity.

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