Spotify users complain of severe app lag on Android, company acknowledges issue

Spotify users on Android are experiencing severe app lag, UI freezing, and stopped background playback, despite iOS and PC apps functioning smoothly. The issue is reported to affect both mid-range and flagship devices running Android. Reinstalling the app has offered some users temporary relief. A Spotify community moderator has acknowledged the widespread user reports.

Despite recent updates and the introduction of features such as music video charts and a dedicated running mode, Spotify continues to face criticism for its fundamental playback experience on Android.

Reddit user hypothethical, using a Galaxy S21 FE, has noted that the app's loading times have progressively increased over the past month. The user specifically mentions lagging during playlist and artist searches, and the app has stopped background playback at times. This is echoed by several other Redditors, with most of their posts highlighting poor experiences on the Android app, while iOS and PC experiences were generally considered fine at the moment.