Why does my Spotify keep stopping at 10 seconds? We have reported multiple users to ace this issue which might be due to the following reasons:
- An error in their Spotify App
- Internet Connectivity issue
- Interruption in the Playlist/Song
- Unknown Error in your device
Let’s jump straight to the Problem and find a Detailed Solution.
Why Does My Spotify Keep Stopping After 10 Seconds
a. Network Issue
There may be some temporary buffering in the internet connection or your Wi-Fi router is not close to your device which is causing the issue of low internet connectivity.
b. Playlist/Song Issue
Sometimes, the problem is in the playlist or Song due to corrupted data on the internet which has been wrongly downloaded and some files are missing which the creator has then updated.
c. Spotify Server is Down
The Spotify Server in your area is down which is why Spotify music is stopping after every few seconds.
d. Outdated Spotify Version
One common issue is that Spotify has launched a new version and you have not updated the app.
e. Outdated Device Firmware
Your device is not updated and there have been a compatibility issue with the Spotify app and your mobile firmware’s old version.
f. Non-renewable Subscription
Check if your subscription is closed. Maybe you have not selected an auto-renewable subscription that needs to be paid again to continue the service.
g. Storage issue
All apps on your mobile device including Spotify need some memory and storage. If your mobile storage is full, there might be a chance for all apps to function improperly.
h. VPN is turned on
Many people tend to use VPN while using Spotify without any special purpose. This may create an issue of a slow internet connection and changing the IP may close the app altogether.
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How to solve Spotify from stopping after 10 seconds
Re-install Spotify App
If Spotify randomly stops playing on your device, it would be a good step to uninstall the app altogether.
To make sure you do not lose your data, don’t uninstall the app immediately. Follow the steps below:
Android:
- First, log out from the app and then uninstall it.
- Remove Spotify from your Memory cache.
- Try reinstalling the Spotify app on your device again.
- Log in with your username and password
- Now, play at least 2 seconds one after another to ensure the problem has been solved.
iPhone:
- First, log out from the app and then uninstall it.
- Remove Spotify from your Memory cache.
- Go to iPhone Storage> Select Spotify> Tap Offload the App.
- Try reinstalling the Spotify app on your device again.
- Log in with your username and password
- Now, play at least 2 seconds one after another to ensure the problem has been solved.
Change Sleep Timer Settings in Spotify App
If you’re listening to music, change Sleep Timer settings in your app which is auto pausing the music.
- First of all, just hit the Three little dots in the upper right-hand corner.
- Now, scroll down to the “Sleep Timer Option.”
- Change the Timer settings and set it high to listen to non-stop music.
- Now, you’ll be able to choose how long you want the music to play for before it turns itself off. It’s like magic.
Try Playing Downloaded Songs
If you have faced an unknown connection error, you must try downloading ng song and l listen to it offline to ensure the issue is not in the playlist or song. This will also report any Corrupted Song File. So, just follow the steps to download and listen to song.
How to Download Songs on Spotify
- First of all, open the Song or Playlist you wish to download on Spotify.
- Tap, Download icon (↧).
- Now, that download icon will be green and song will be downloaded.
- Now, song is available offline without and listen to song internet connection.
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Disable VPN Connection
VPN is actually a virtual proxy that has a disadvantage in the form of internet buffering or application drag. Make sure that you turn off VPN while Spotify is turned on.
For Android
- First of all, Go to Connections in Settings.
- Select VPN from the list.
- Now, remove and turn it off.
- It will disable your VPN as well.
For iPhone
- Go to General.
- Select VPN
- Turn it off.
Change Account or Renew Subscription
This playing tracks for a few seconds is a sign you might have let your premium expire on you, and you are still trying to stream in High-Quality Option, the app won’t play music correctly if this is set and a premium has expired on your account.
Solution:
Try Different Account / Renew Subscription
Part 1
- First of all, log out from your Spotify Account.
- Now, enter the credentials of a different account or Go with Free Account.
- Start playing any song/playlist to check whether the issue is resolved.
- If the issue is fixed, you need to contact Spotify to check your account.
Part 2
- Log out from your Spotify account.
- Now, check your premium subscription and renew it.
- Start playing any song/playlist to check whether the issue is resolved.
Update Spotify App
In most cases, unknown issues are resolved by just updating the app. You can update your app from Google Play or App Store.
- Go to your App store Play Store.
- Search for Spotify.
- Click on it when it appears.
- Now, Update.
Update Device Firmware
Make sure that your mobile OS software is updated to match the compatibility of your device with the apps on your mobile.
- Go to your Mobile settings.
- Click on your Android Version
- If ‘Update’ is available, update the software.
Try Different Internet Connection
If you are using Spotify on your Mobile device with a Wi-Fi connection, you must change your internet connection and turn on your mobile data because Wi-Fi may get interrupted in the interval.
If you are using Spotify on your PC, you must try an Ethernet connection wan with an internet cable. Because sometimes wireless connections may become unstable due to unknown interruptions.
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Spotify ‘Data Saver’ Feature
Spotify has a feature that allows you to save your data by turning on ‘Data Saver’ mode. Because it will limit the streaming and change the video quality while Mobile Data is being used. You can optimize this in your Spotify Settings.
- Click on Settings ⚙️ on the Right-corner of your screen.
- Now, tap on ‘Data saver.’
- Make sure that it is switched off.
- If it is turned on, you might face a limit on your music and the song may be paused automatically.
Low Power Mode
- Check “Low Power Mode” on your Mobile
- Low power mode on your mobile can cause your music pause which may be due to low power mode on your device.
- Go to Settings on your mobile.
- Click on Battery.
- Now, check if the Low Power Mode is turned off.
- This feature automatically turns on when your battery is low
- You must check and turn it off to resolve the ‘Music pause’ issue.
Reset Your Device
If you are still facing this issue, you might need to reset your device entirely.
- Power off your Phone.
- Wait for 15-30 seconds before you turn on your mobile.
- Turn on your mobile and restart your Wi-Fi.
- This simple reboot does work well and resolves temporarily.
Contact Support
If you have tried all the above solutions and unfortunately nothing has worked to resolve your issue, there might be a technical issue from the Spotify side within your local server, you must contact Spotify Support.
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Why does Spotify keep pausing when screen locks?
- Go to Settings
- Now, Tap Device Care
- Click Battery
- Tap on Spotify
- Put App to Sleep is off.
- That should work. Every time you optimize the device, this turns back on so you may have to do this every time your phone gets “optimized”.
- I hope this helps!
Why does Spotify’s web player stop at 10 seconds?
For anyone still experiencing this, it looks like the cause is a DNS issue via Chrome – something that’s not under our control.
All network communication for Spotify goes through the same domain name, so if metadata and playback commands are being sent, the domain is already resolved.
Why does Spotify keep pausing when I open Facebook?
Spotify Community 4 people had this problem. If this only happens when you open Facebook, try to close out of Facebook, and then reopen it.
Usually, this happens because of the videos in the app, or because you clicked on something inside of the Facebook app with media content.
How to fix Spotify stops playing after a few seconds Windows 10
There might be an issue with your PC or Windows. You should first restart your PC and check again if it works.
You must update your Windows to ensure there is no compatibility clash. You can follow this article for beginning to learn advanced approaches to fixing Spotify to stop playing at 10 seconds.
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