{"id":44416,"date":"2020-09-23T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=44416"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:35:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:35:47","slug":"spotify-keeps-pausing-8-ways-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/spotify-keeps-pausing-8-ways-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify Keeps Pausing? 8 Ways to Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spotify is among the best music streaming services available, especially if you&#8217;re into lesser-known artists. On the other hand, nothing ruins music faster than frequent pausing and buffering. This issue is common on Spotify and has many causes, but thankfully, it is easy to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the troubleshooting steps below if Spotify pauses or interrupts your listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46087\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1814\" height=\"1117\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos.jpg\" alt=\"Song playing on Spotify\" class=\"wp-image-75296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos.jpg 1814w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-1536x946.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-70x43.jpg 70w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-android-ios-windows-macos-140x85.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1814px) 100vw, 1814px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8b66Esm_qY8\" data-lasso-id=\"46088\">this video on our YouTube channel<\/a>, where we reviewed the options mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SPOTIFY KEEPS PAUSING (Troubleshooting Tips)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8b66Esm_qY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does My Spotify Keep Pausing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors ranging from poor internet connection to data saver settings and headphone interference can make Spotify repeatedly pause playback. Using your device in low power or power-saving mode can also affect your Spotify streaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Spotify can malfunction if the app or your device&#8217;s operating system isn&#8217;t up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troubleshooting the issue can be difficult if you don&#8217;t know where to look, but we&#8217;ll guide you in the right direction. We&#8217;re confident the recommendations below will get Spotify working correctly on your device without the annoying pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Turn Off Battery Saver or Low Power Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46089\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify playlist on an iPhone connected to Apple Wired EarPods\" class=\"wp-image-75298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-keeps-pausing-songs-70x43.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile devices have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-turn-off-battery-saver-on-any-device\/\" data-lasso-id=\"46090\">battery saver or low-power mode<\/a> that reduces background activity to conserve battery life. Low power mode often cuts off background refresh and stops downloads for some apps. It can also reduce network usage and interfere with your Spotify stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find Spotify repeatedly pausing while listening to music, try turning off low power mode and ensuring you have sufficient battery charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On an iPhone, this is as simple as dragging down from the top-right corner of the screen and tapping the battery icon. You can also access Low Power Mode through <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Battery<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Low Power Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2020\/09\/low_power_mode.jpg\" alt=\"Low Power Mode in iOS\" class=\"wp-image-44418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2020\/09\/low_power_mode.jpg 680w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2020\/09\/low_power_mode-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2020\/09\/low_power_mode-80x44.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Android devices handle this slightly differently. The setting on Android devices is called &#8220;Battery saver.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your device&#8217;s <strong>Settings<\/strong> app, tap <strong>Battery saver<\/strong>, and set the slider to <strong>Off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Samsung device, head to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Battery and device care<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Battery<\/strong> and turn off <strong>Power saving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46091\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android.png\" alt=\"Power saving mode on Samsung Android device\" class=\"wp-image-75292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android-768x697.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/power-saving-samsung-android-55x50.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Turn Off Data Saver Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify has a built-in Data Saver mode that reduces the amount of data the app uses when you&#8217;re streaming over cellular networks. This mode can potentially interfere with playback quality and result in Spotify pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap your <strong>Spotify profile icon<\/strong>, select <strong>Settings and privacy<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Data Saver,<\/strong> and toggle off <strong>Data Saver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46092\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone.png\" alt=\"Spotify Data Saver\" class=\"wp-image-75293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/turn-off-data-saver-spotify-keeps-pausing-iphone-69x50.png 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We recommend turning off your device&#8217;s data saver to stream Spotify without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Android, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Data Saver<\/strong> and turn off <strong>Data Saver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a Samsung device, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Connections<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Data usage<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Data saver<\/strong> and toggle off <strong>Turn on now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46093\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android.png\" alt=\"Turn off data saver on Samsung (Android)\" class=\"wp-image-75284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android-768x697.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-repeatedly-pausing-android-55x50.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Adjust Audio Streaming Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify allows you to choose from multiple quality levels to stream your music. Streaming higher audio quality on a poor cellular or Wi-Fi connection might cause Spotify to occasionally pause playback to load the song you&#8217;re playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base level for music is 160 kbps and requires upload\/download speeds of 384 kbps. The next level is 320 kbps and requires a 512 kbps upload\/download speed. You need at least 2 Mbps download and 0.5 Mbps upload speed for lossless quality streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46094\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify logo\" class=\"wp-image-75291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing-78x50.jpg 78w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/fix-spotify-pausing-130x85.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The required connection speeds must remain consistent (or even better), or playback will buffer and pause repeatedly. In many cases, 3G is not sufficient for lossless quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch to a Wi-Fi connection if you&#8217;re streaming music at the highest quality on cellular data and aren&#8217;t achieving the desired results. You could also lower the audio stream quality to match your connection speed\/quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend configuring Spotify to auto-adjust audio quality based on your connection quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adjust Spotify Audio Quality (Android)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Spotify app and tap your profile picture\/icon in the top-left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Tap <strong>Settings and privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Audio Quality<\/strong> (or scroll to Android&#8217;s &#8220;Audio Quality&#8221; section.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46095\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality.png\" alt=\"Spotify Audio Quality settings on iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-75289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality-277x300.png 277w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality-946x1024.png 946w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality-768x831.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-song-audio-quality-46x50.png 46w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Set the audio quality for &#8220;Wi-Fi Streaming&#8221; and &#8220;Cellular Streaming&#8221; to <strong>Automatic<\/strong>. Additionally, turn on <strong>Auto adjust quality<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46096\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening.png\" alt=\"Audio Quality settings in the Spotify iOS app\" class=\"wp-image-75290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening-277x300.png 277w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening-946x1024.png 946w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening-768x831.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-pausing-repeatedly-optimize-listening-46x50.png 46w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set the streaming quality to &#8220;Low&#8221; or &#8220;Normal&#8221; if your Spotify pauses often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Restart Your Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing a system reboot is one of the easiest ways to stop Spotify from pausing intermittently. A restart clears Spotify&#8217;s app data <a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-delete-temporary-files-other-junk-on-a-smartphone-or-tablet\/\" data-lasso-id=\"46097\">temporarily stored in your device&#8217;s memory<\/a>. Closing other open applications can optimize Spotify&#8217;s performance, especially if you have a budget or low-memory device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close Spotify and other applications on your device to avoid losing unsaved data or downloads. Reboot your phone or computer and reopen Spotify. Update Spotify from your device&#8217;s app store if the app keeps pausing playback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Update Your Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify app sign up page on a Samsung device\" class=\"wp-image-75294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/spotify-keeps-pausing-on-android-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, Spotify doesn&#8217;t work correctly on older or buggy versions of your device&#8217;s operating system (OS). Make sure to keep your device up-to-date with the latest version of its OS. Better yet, enable automatic updates so your device automatically downloads and installs OS updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Software Update<\/strong> to update your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46099\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software.png\" alt=\"Software Update settings page in iOS\" class=\"wp-image-75287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-iphone-software-69x50.png 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Android, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System update<\/strong> and tap <strong>Check for system updates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stream Spotify on a Windows PC, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and select <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> or <strong>Restart now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46100\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing.png\" alt=\"&quot;Windows Update&quot; settings page in Windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-75285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing.png 1022w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-windows-pc-spotify-keeps-pausing-80x39.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> > <strong>General<\/strong> > <strong>Software Update<\/strong> and select <strong>Update Now<\/strong> to update your Mac&#8217;s operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac.png\" data-lasso-id=\"46101\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac.png\" alt=\"Software Update \" class=\"wp-image-75286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2023\/12\/update-macos-spotify-keeps-pausing-mac-80x44.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. 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