How To Fix Spotify Podcasts Not Working On Android or iOS

Spotify is a popular app for listening music and podcasts. Even I also listen to music and podcasts on this platform.

But I have also found that there are many users out there encountering with the problem “Podcast not working” on Spotify on Android or iOS phone.

Hence, I have decided to write this article that will help you to fix Spotify podcast not working on Android or iPhone.

So, just go through the post and follow the solution one by one and see if your problem gets solved or not.

But before that let’s check out the practical scenarios of real users!

Practical Scenario 1: Podcast Not Playing On Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Practical Scenario 2: Podcast Not Playing On iPhone

Similarly, just like above example, there are several users out there encountering the same issue.

But the big question here is – Why Spotify Podcasts Does Not Work or Does Not Play On My Device?

Well, find out the causes by yourself!

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Causes: Why Spotify Podcasts Do Not Work Or Do Not Play?

Your Spotify Podcast might fail to play or work, if there is any technical bugs or glitch in the app.

Also, check your internet connection – if there is any interference or if you have a spotty internet connection or problem, then the app might fail to work.

If your Spotify app is not up-to-date or device is not up-to-date.

Besides these causes, there could be other reasons as well.

Anyway, let’s find out how to fix Spotify podcasts not working on Android or iOS (iPhone/iPad).

Solution 1: Check If Spotify’s Servers Are Down

This is the very first thing you must do. Spotify server may be down for various reasons. One of the most common causes could be website maintenance or server maintenance.

To check this, Spotify has a Twitter handle named as “Spotify Status” that gives information about their present status.

You can also check the status in Downdetector.

This will help you to save a lot of time, before you try the other solutions, because nothing can be done until and unless Spotify’s server are back online.

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Solution 2: Check Your Internet Connection

If your internet connection is not stable and not working properly, then it will cause problems, not just with Spotify but with another app as well.

So, check other apps or websites and see if it is working or not. If it is not working then you must follow below steps.

• Switch off your wifi router and remove the cable from the main power.
• Wait for few seconds and then reconnect the cable to main power and switch ON your wifi router.
• Now, connect your device to your network and see Spotify podcasts playing properly or not.

Besides that, you can also check speed test of your network. Simply open Google, type ‘Speed test’ and run a test.

If the result shows your network speed over 6 Mbps, then it is good. 6 Mbps is the good speed that most of the music & video streaming need to offer you seamless playback.

If the network speed is low than this speed, then you need to upgrade your internet plan.

Solution 3: Update Your Spotify App

If you have been using Spotify app from a longer period of time, then there are chances that your app might be out-of-date.

Therefore, you must update it.

On your Android go to Play Store and on iOS device go to App Store and search for Spotify by typing the app name in the search bar and then download and install the latest version.

Let me tell you that keeping the app up-to-date, allow it to run smoothly and optimally.

If you are using the app on Windows PC or Mac, then you will get notification when there is any update available. Simply, download and install the updates.

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Solution 4: Clear Cache and Data Of Spotify App

Every app, stores cache files and data on the device. This improves and optimize the performance of the app. However, if you encounter any issues like Spotify playing music but not podcasts, then clearing the cache and data might fix the issue.

For Android:

• Go to Settings> Apps> All Apps.
• Look for Spotify and tap on it.
• Select ‘Storage and Cache’ and then tap on “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.

For iOS:

• Go to Settings> General tab> Storage.
• Here select Spotify and then tap on Delete Cache/Offload App.

If podcasts not playing on Spotify web, when you are using it on your computer or laptop, then close the webpage and try to clear the cache and cookies from the browser settings.

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Solution 5: Log out and Re-Login To Your Spotify Account

This is a fix that works sometimes and sometimes not. This includes logging out of your Spotify account and then re-logging back into the account.

Hence, log-out and then log in and then try to play podcast on your Android, iOS or desktop device.

Solution 6: Re-Install The Spotify App

If Spotify’s cache files or data got corrupted or if there is faulty installation or update that has corrupted the files, then in such case deleting the app and re-downloading them can fix the issue.

Hence, delete the app from your Android or iOS device and then Re-install it from the Play Store or App Store.

Also Read: Spotify Music Recovery: Recover Deleted Playlists from Spotify Music App

Solution 7: Disable Spotify Ad Blocker

There are many users out there who use Spotify as free users which include ads.

Some users use Ad Blockers to get rid of irritating ads.

Well, in this case, it is suggested that you must upgrade your Spotify plan to premium to say goodbye to Ads or disable ad blockers.

Ad blocker mess with Spotify and thereby you face problems in playing the podcasts.

To check this, you can ask your family member or friend premium account and login with their account credential and see if you can now play Podcast without any problem.

Solution 8: Contact Spotify Customer Support

If none of the above solutions work for you, then it’s time to contact Spotify Customer Support. You can contact them via their customer support webpage.

Describe your issue with them and try to get a solution for your problem.

Alternatively, you can also start a topic on Spotify Community to ask for fixes from other members for your problem.

Also Read: Spotify Music Keeps Pausing: Here’s How I Fixed Mine!

Related Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

Wrap Up

If your Spotify podcasts are not working, then following above of the mentioned solutions will definitely help you in fixing the problem.

There are many proven and accepted solutions that stated that clearing the cache and data, reinstalling the app has solved the same issue for several users.

Besides that if some bugs or glitches preventing the proper function of the app, then updating the app fixes the issue. You can always check the Spotify’s twitter handles to know the issue and when it has been fixed.

After following the fixes mentioned in the post, your Spotify will work again to play podcasts on Android or iOS devices (iPhone/iPad).

So, Cheer! And if you find this topic helpful and useful, then please share it, as it can help others as well.

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