How to Fix Spotify Stops After 10 Seconds

Part 1. Why Does Spotify Stop After 10 Seconds?

Part 2. How to Fix Spotify Stopping After 10 Seconds

Method 1: Check Internet Connection

If your music is skipping or stopping, it might be due to an unstable internet connection. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if it improves. If you're on Wi-Fi, restart your router or move closer to it. If you're using mobile data, check your coverage and make sure your plan has enough data left.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Open a web browser and visit any website to confirm your internet connection.
2. If the page does not load, restart your router or modem.
3. Reconnect your computer to Wi-Fi or a wired network.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Open a browser app and try loading any website.
2. If it fails, turn on Airplane Mode, wait 10 seconds, then turn it off.
3. Reconnect to Wi-Fi or mobile data and try again.

Method 2: Reload the Problematic Song

In some cases, the playback bar may freeze at a certain point—often around the same timestamp—causing the song to stop. A quick reload can help. This simply means dragging the playback position back to the start and letting the track load again.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. In Spotify, locate the song that gets stuck.
2. Pause the song and wait a few seconds.
3. Drag the playback position from where it froze (for example, 0:10) back to the beginning.
4. Press Play and check if the song now plays smoothly.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. In Spotify, find the song that is stopping mid-playback.
2. Pause the song and wait a few seconds.
3. Hold and drag the playback position from where it stopped back to the start of the track.
4. Tap Play and see if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Switch Between Offline and Online Mode

If you're listening offline and Spotify is skipping, it could be because some tracks weren't fully downloaded.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. In Spotify, click the three-dot menu in the top-left corner.
2. Go to File > Offline Mode and enable it.
3. Wait a few seconds, then disable Offline Mode to return online.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Open Spotify and tap Home, then tap Settings (gear icon).
2. Scroll to Playback and turn on Offline Mode.
3. Wait a few seconds, then turn Offline Mode off again.

Method 4: Disconnect Other Devices

If you use another device like a Web Player as the one that consumes the content, it can interrupt your session. Go to the Connect menu in Spotify and make sure your device is the only one active.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Click the Connect to a Device icon at the bottom-right corner of Spotify.
2. Select This Computer to end playback on other devices.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Tap the Connect to a Device icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Choose This Phone to disconnect from other devices.

Method 5: Log Out and Log Back In

Logging out clears temporary account-level glitches. On desktop and mobile, go to Settings and scroll to the bottom to find Log Out. Once you've signed back in, your account will refresh its session with Spotify's servers.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Log Out.
2. On the login screen, enter your username and password.
3. Click Sign In to access your account again.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Tap Home, then tap Settings (gear icon).
2. Scroll down and tap Log Out.
3. Enter your username and password, then tap Log In.

Extra Tip: Log Out Everywhere

Note: If you want to log out of all devices, including your current one, you can do so through your account settings online.

1. Open the Spotify app and log in.
2. Go to the "Account" section.
3. Look for the option to "Sign Out Everywhere."
4. Confirm the action, and you'll be logged out of all devices.

Method 6: Reopen the Spotify App

If the app's been running for a while, it may just need a restart. Close it completely (not just minimizing it) and reopen it. This forces Spotify to reload resources and can fix playback hiccups.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Close Spotify from the menu or system tray.
2. Open the Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac) and relaunch Spotify.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Swipe up or use the app switcher to close Spotify completely.
2. Tap the Spotify app icon to reopen it.

Method 7: Restart Your Device

A simple reboot clears out background processes and resets temporary memory. Power off your device, wait 10–15 seconds, and turn it back on before reopening Spotify.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Click the Start menu (Windows) or Apple logo (Mac).
2. Select Restart and wait for the reboot to complete.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Press and hold the power or side button until the restart or power-off option appears.
2. Select Restart, or power off the device and turn it back on.

Method 8: Clear Spotify App Cache

Over time, cached files can build up and cause unexpected playback issues.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Open Spotify and click your profile icon, then select Settings.
2. Scroll to the Storage section and click Clear Cache.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Open Spotify and tap Settings (gear icon).
2. Scroll to Storage and tap Clear Cache.

Method 9: Update the Spotify App

Outdated versions may have bugs that have already been fixed in newer releases. Go to your app store or Spotify's website to check for updates. Install the latest version and restart the app.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. In Spotify, click your profile icon and go to Help > Check for Updates.
2. Install any updates available for Spotify.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Open Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Search for Spotify and tap Update if an update is available.

Method 10: Perform a Clean Uninstall of Spotify

A clean uninstall removes all leftover files that could be causing problems.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

Windows:

1. Go to Settings on your computer.
2. Select Apps or Apps & Features.
3. Find Spotify in the list of installed apps and click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
5. Type %AppData% and press Enter.
6. In the folder that opens, delete the Spotify folder.
7. Open the Run dialog box again and type %LocalAppData%.
8. Delete the Spotify folder in this location as well.
9. Restart your computer to complete the process.

Mac:

1. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
2. Find Spotify and drag it to the Trash.
3. In Finder, click Go in the top menu and select Go to Folder.
4. Enter ~/Library/ and click Go.
5. Delete the following folders:
   • Caches/com.spotify.client
   • Caches/com.spotify.client.helper
   • Application Support/Spotify
6. Empty the Trash.
7. Restart your Mac to complete the process.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

Android:

1. Go to Settings on your device.
2. Select Apps or Apps & Notifications.
3. Find and select Spotify.
4. Tap Storage & cache.
5. Tap Clear Data, then Clear Cache.
6. Return to the Apps list and uninstall Spotify.
7. (Optional but recommended) Use a file manager to navigate to Android/Data/com.spotify.music and delete the folder.
8. Restart your device to complete the process.

iOS:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap General > iPhone Storage (or iPad Storage).
3. Find and tap Spotify.
4. Tap Delete App to remove it completely.
5. Restart your device to complete the process.

Method 11: Reinstall the Spotify App

After uninstalling, download the latest version from the official source (Google Play Store, App Store, or Spotify.com). Install it, log in, and test playback.

Desktop (Windows, Mac)

1. Visit the official Spotify download page in your web browser.
2. Download and install the latest version of Spotify.
3. Open Spotify and sign in to your account.

Mobile (Android, iOS)

1. Open Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Download and install Spotify.
3. Open Spotify and sign in to your account.

Other Possible Solutions

Solution 1: Check Battery Settings

Some devices have aggressive battery-saving features that can pause or stop background playback. Make sure Spotify is excluded from battery optimization in your device's settings.

Solution 2: Check for Bluetooth Interference

If you're using Bluetooth headphones or speakers, interference from nearby devices can cause stutters. Try moving your device closer to the audio output or disconnecting other Bluetooth devices.

Solution 3: Disable Hardware Acceleration

On desktop, hardware acceleration can improve performance, but in some cases it causes playback issues. Go to Settings, search for Hardware Acceleration, and toggle it off to test if that helps.

Solution 4: Turn Off Crossfade

Crossfade transitions between songs, but can also cause skipping if your device struggles to process it. Go to Settings > Playback and toggle Crossfade off to see if it improves playback.

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