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Podcast Playback Bug Triggers Spotify Mobile Crashes for UK Users

Spotify says it is investigating the issue affecting iPhone and Android, with desktop listening still available.

Overview

  • Crowd-sourced tracking on DownDetector shows a sharp spike this morning with hundreds of reports in the UK of the app failing to open or crashing.
  • A company forum post confirms the crash occurs when users start podcasts on both iOS and Android and is not tied to specific shows.
  • GB News reports a peak pace of 413 outage complaints per minute on social media, while Spotify’s web player continues to function normally.
  • Subscribers report that restarting devices, reinstalling the app, or clearing the cache has not resolved the crashes.
  • DownDetector data indicates 94% of complaints relate to the mobile app, with smaller shares citing audio streaming and the website.