{"id":53368,"date":"2021-09-07T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=53368"},"modified":"2025-01-30T23:58:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T04:58:28","slug":"spotify-keeps-crashing-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/spotify-keeps-crashing-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Spotify Keeps Crashing? 12 Easy Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotify might be the biggest name in music streaming, but it’s not without issues<\/a>. Whether you’re using the service on a desktop or mobile device, connectivity problems, obsolete files, and incompatible settings can result in random pauses<\/a> and error codes<\/a>. Rarely they can be severe enough to crash Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if Spotify keeps crashing without warning on your PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android, you must work your way through the fixes below to get it working correctly again.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Force-Quit Spotify and Restart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Spotify crashes or hangs at launch, it’s best to force-quit the app completely before the next attempt at opening it. That helps fix minor problems most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotify Crashing on Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On Windows, open the Task Manager (press Control <\/strong>+ Shift <\/strong>+ Esc<\/strong>) and select More details<\/strong>. Then, under the Processes <\/strong>tab, choose Spotify <\/strong>and choose End task<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spotify Crashing on Mac<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you use Spotify on a Mac, open the Apple <\/strong>menu and select Force Quit<\/strong>. Then, choose Spotify <\/strong>and select the Force Quit <\/strong>button on the list of apps that show up.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spotify Crashing on iPhone & Android<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On an iPhone or Android smartphone, start by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the device’s app switcher. Then, select and drag the Spotify <\/strong>card to the top of the screen to force-quit it. <\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Run as Administrator (Windows Only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you use Spotify on Windows, loading it as an administrator can help sort issues brought about by insufficient app permissions. To do that, open the Start <\/strong>menu and search for Spotify<\/strong>. Then, select Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If that helps, learn how to set up Spotify to launch as an administrator always<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Restart Desktop or Mobile Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bugs and glitches within the system software can crop up randomly and prevent applications from functioning normally and can make Spotify keep crashing. The best way to fix that is to restart your Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android device. So try that now before proceeding with the rest of the fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Update the Spotify App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spotify receives frequent updates that improve the stability of the app. Try updating it to the latest version and check if that helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows & Mac<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Open the Spotify <\/strong>menu and select Help <\/strong>> About Spotify<\/strong>. If you see any pending updates, select Click here to download<\/strong> to apply them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Note:<\/strong> If Spotify doesn’t stay open long enough for you to update it, you must re-install the program. More about that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone & Android<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Open the App Store (iOS) or the Play Store (Android) and search for Spotify<\/strong>. If you see an Update <\/strong>button listed next to Spotify on the search results, tap it to update the app.<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Check for Spotify Outages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the issue persists, you might want to check if there’s a Spotify outage. You can do that by visiting the Spotify Status<\/a> account on Twitter. If it has acknowledged an issue, you must wait until Spotify fixes that.<\/p>\n\n\n

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6. Check for Connectivity Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity problems on your end might also cause the app to crash. If you notice poor internet connectivity while navigating the internet or while using other apps, try these quick fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n