BMW Spotify App

Reiss · 11-15-2018, 06:01 AM

I picked up my new 340i a couple weeks ago. I use Spotify for music quite a lot on my phone (Android) and I was told by the guy in BMW that on the new pro media package it supports spotify a lot better compare to what it use it.

Its worked good for a couple weeks, started up straight away, had the picture of the album showed the songs ect ect.... All of a sudden yesterday it stopped. It takes ages for me to open up spotify and then once i do manage to open it its just a blank screen!

Anyone else have or had this problem before and know how to solve the issue?

Any help would be appreciated!

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goodbyalfa · 11-15-2018, 06:35 AM

It's a pain in the ass.
Switch on the connected drive app on your phone first (Why oh why should you have to I don't know). Allow it to connect.
enter password etc.
Bingo, after a minute or two, Spotify should be working again..
When I first got the car it did not need this step...

RoShambolt · 11-15-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Reiss

I picked up my new 340i a couple weeks ago. I use Spotify for music quite a lot on my phone (Android) and I was told by the guy in BMW that on the new pro media package it supports spotify a lot better compare to what it use it.

Its worked good for a couple weeks, started up straight away, had the picture of the album showed the songs ect ect.... All of a sudden yesterday it stopped. It takes ages for me to open up spotify and then once i do manage to open it its just a blank screen!

Anyone else have or had this problem before and know how to solve the issue?

Any help would be appreciated!

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Spotify and Bluetooth issues https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1490386

I have up and just went to iTunes in the end. It's been faultless. I have CarPlay so that might have also been a contributing factor.

stevei · 11-15-2018, 07:04 AM

I sometimes find it is better to close all the apps on your phone then reconnect.
Spotify usually connects straight away but it can take a few minutes at times.
You have to remember to unlock the Spotify app on your phone so that you can control it via the idrive.

doncarlyon · 11-15-2018, 07:27 AM

This is my biggest issue with the car, the entertainment or infotainment system is pretty useless. Lacks alot of features that are standard on other cars.

Ford Sync is miles ahead.

teaston · 11-15-2018, 07:29 AM

It’s a pain on iPhone too, sometimes I have to restart the spotify app on my phone, sometimes I have to switch the car to radio and then back to media.

999rigger · 11-15-2018, 07:48 AM

I use Deezer from the online entertainment subscription and its really good. You dont even need your phone connected.

stevei · 11-15-2018, 08:02 AM

Spotify works on mine about 95% of the time.
When it doesnt i just use the bluetooth

stefan4 · 11-15-2018, 08:17 AM

with android, it's pretty rubbish IMO. the most successful I've been with is to start the car open the bmw connected app, and leave that in the fore ground.

Reiss · 11-15-2018, 08:46 AM

Yeah on my previous car 320i it wasn't no where near as good as the 340i but then just stopped. Was only talking to my sister the other day saying how much Spotify works so much better in the 340i haha.

I can still use Spotify if just select to listen to it through Bluetooth. However it was just having the album picture up with the song that gave it a better feel rather than just looking at the Bluetooth bloody symbol haha

I've tried deleting Spotify from my phone, and deleting my phone Bluetooth from the car but still no luck. I guess I'll leave it a couple days and maybe it will magically work again.

I've never used Deezer, will have to look into that.

You'd think they would have this type of shit on point with the amount of money people spend on stuff.

aquazi · 11-15-2018, 08:59 AM

Maybe i am lucky - but never had an issue on my car with IOS,

Just select the source from steering wheel control, and spotify fires up.

If i want to pick a playlist I have to faff about with the media and source on the idrive etc..

But never needed to connect the bmw app, or plug my phone in for spotify to connect.

evdok · 12-21-2018, 07:56 AM

Cant seem to get my playlist showing on Spotify no matter what I do, wired or bluetooth.

gr4z · 12-21-2018, 08:18 AM

Spotify and BMW is complete junk. Mine constantly crashes out, hangs, doesn't play anything. Total rubbish.

Rhino at Work · 12-21-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 999rigger

I use Deezer from the online entertainment subscription and its really good. You dont even need your phone connected.

+1 It's great.

evdok · 12-21-2018, 10:55 AM

£160 fuck that

JohnnyCanuck · 12-23-2018, 05:05 PM

If you're having this problem and your an Android user, the problem is on Spotify's end. They updated the app in November and broke BMW integration, Roll back to 8.4.78.530 (November 7) or earlier and Spotify integration will work properly.

TikiTourer · 12-27-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

If you're having this problem and your an Android user, the problem is on Spotify's end. They updated the app in November and broke BMW integration, Roll back to 8.4.78.530 (November 7) or earlier and Spotify integration will work properly.

Thanks JohnnyCanuck; bloody marvelous info. After messing around with this on my 340i for the past 2 weeks I finally found your post. Located the .530 version of the app and put it on my phone (Google Pixel) . Logged into my Connected Drive app, The Spotify Icon appeared on I drive screen straight away, and within a second or 2, all my playlists appeared with album covers etc.
It was driving me crazy as my mobile phone provider gives away 10GB of free spotify usage per month for free...and I couldnt use it.

Just got to remember to turn the auto update feature off on the Spotify app.

Reiss · 12-28-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TikiTourer

Thanks JohnnyCanuck; bloody marvelous info. After messing around with this on my 340i for the past 2 weeks I finally found your post. Located the .530 version of the app and put it on my phone (Google Pixel) . Logged into my Connected Drive app, The Spotify Icon appeared on I drive screen straight away, and within a second or 2, all my playlists appeared with album covers etc.
It was driving me crazy as my mobile phone provider gives away 10GB of free spotify usage per month for free...and I couldnt use it.

Just got to remember to turn the auto update feature off on the Spotify app.

What site did you use to download an older version? I've been working all over Christmas and haven't had a chance to sort my issue out.

blueislander · 12-28-2018, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Reiss

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Originally Posted by TikiTourer

Thanks JohnnyCanuck; bloody marvelous info. After messing around with this on my 340i for the past 2 weeks I finally found your post. Located the .530 version of the app and put it on my phone (Google Pixel) . Logged into my Connected Drive app, The Spotify Icon appeared on I drive screen straight away, and within a second or 2, all my playlists appeared with album covers etc.
It was driving me crazy as my mobile phone provider gives away 10GB of free spotify usage per month for free...and I couldnt use it.

Just got to remember to turn the auto update feature off on the Spotify app.

What site did you use to download an older version? I've been working all over Christmas and haven't had a chance to sort my issue out.

I can't remember the exact site but search for Spotify and that version number and there are plenty of apk available. Just need to stop it from auto updating to keep it at that version.

I was really annoyed Spotify integration didn't work but I did this last night and it's now working fine. Got playlists and album artwork.

In fairness to BMW this is a Spotify issue rather than their own making.

Reiss · 12-28-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blueislander

I can't remember the exact site but search for Spotify and that version number and there are plenty of apk available. Just need to stop it from auto updating to keep it at that version.

I was really annoyed Spotify integration didn't work but I did this last night and it's now working fine. Got playlists and album artwork.

In fairness to BMW this is a Spotify issue rather than their own making.

Did you delete the app before downloading the old version?

I've tried quite a few sites to download the version but for some reason it always comes up as "App Not installed"

Spotify sucks and I'm losing the will to live!

Coxy79 · 12-28-2018, 08:25 AM

I've also just got this working, thanks to JohnnyCanuck!

Reiss.. you do need to uninstall your current version before installing the .530 version. You can then stop the automatic update via the Google Play app, hope this helps.

Reiss · 12-28-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

If you're having this problem and your an Android user, the problem is on Spotify's end. They updated the app in November and broke BMW integration, Roll back to 8.4.78.530 (November 7) or earlier and Spotify integration will work properly.

Thank you so much! After a good month I finally have full Spotify and all the features back!

Thank you everyone with the info!

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Reiss Enlisted Member 22 Rep 48 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive20d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	BMW Spotify App I picked up my new 340i a couple weeks ago. I use Spotify for music quite a lot on my phone (Android) and I was told by the guy in BMW that on the new pro media package it supports spotify a lot better compare to what it use it. Its worked good for a couple weeks, started up straight away, had the picture of the album showed the songs ect ect.... All of a sudden yesterday it stopped. It takes ages for me to open up spotify and then once i do manage to open it its just a blank screen! Anyone else have or had this problem before and know how to solve the issue? Any help would be appreciated! [IMG] [/IMG] [IMG] [/IMG]
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goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1056 Rep 2,155 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	It's a pain in the ass. Switch on the connected drive app on your phone first (Why oh why should you have to I don't know). Allow it to connect. enter password etc. Bingo, after a minute or two, Spotify should be working again.. When I first got the car it did not need this step... __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo Last edited by goodbyalfa; 11-15-2018 at 07:10 AM..
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stevei Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 420i M Sport+ Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tyne and Wear iTrader: (0)	I sometimes find it is better to close all the apps on your phone then reconnect. Spotify usually connects straight away but it can take a few minutes at times. You have to remember to unlock the Spotify app on your phone so that you can control it via the idrive. __________________ 420i M Sport+
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doncarlyon Captain 258 Rep 757 Posts Drives: Megane RS 300 Trophy Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	This is my biggest issue with the car, the entertainment or infotainment system is pretty useless. Lacks alot of features that are standard on other cars. Ford Sync is miles ahead.
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	It’s a pain on iPhone too, sometimes I have to restart the spotify app on my phone, sometimes I have to switch the car to radio and then back to media.
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999rigger First Lieutenant 88 Rep 314 Posts Drives: F33 4 Series Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	I use Deezer from the online entertainment subscription and its really good. You dont even need your phone connected.
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stevei Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 420i M Sport+ Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tyne and Wear iTrader: (0)	Spotify works on mine about 95% of the time. When it doesnt i just use the bluetooth __________________ 420i M Sport+
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stefan4 Colonel 1084 Rep 2,376 Posts Drives: 340i on order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sheffield iTrader: (0)	with android, it's pretty rubbish IMO. the most successful I've been with is to start the car open the bmw connected app, and leave that in the fore ground. __________________ Current - X3m Comp Gone but not forgotten - F80 m3 Comp, F30 340i, F30 - 320i
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Reiss Enlisted Member 22 Rep 48 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive20d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yeah on my previous car 320i it wasn't no where near as good as the 340i but then just stopped. Was only talking to my sister the other day saying how much Spotify works so much better in the 340i haha. I can still use Spotify if just select to listen to it through Bluetooth. However it was just having the album picture up with the song that gave it a better feel rather than just looking at the Bluetooth bloody symbol haha I've tried deleting Spotify from my phone, and deleting my phone Bluetooth from the car but still no luck. I guess I'll leave it a couple days and maybe it will magically work again. I've never used Deezer, will have to look into that. You'd think they would have this type of shit on point with the amount of money people spend on stuff.
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aquazi Major 461 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: 18 M4C Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sutton coldfield iTrader: (0)	Maybe i am lucky - but never had an issue on my car with IOS, Just select the source from steering wheel control, and spotify fires up. If i want to pick a playlist I have to faff about with the media and source on the idrive etc.. But never needed to connect the bmw app, or plug my phone in for spotify to connect.
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 823 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	Cant seem to get my playlist showing on Spotify no matter what I do, wired or bluetooth. Attached Images __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	Spotify and BMW is complete junk. Mine constantly crashes out, hangs, doesn't play anything. Total rubbish. __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 823 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	£160 fuck that __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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JohnnyCanuck Major 1254 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	If you're having this problem and your an Android user, the problem is on Spotify's end. They updated the app in November and broke BMW integration, Roll back to 8.4.78.530 (November 7) or earlier and Spotify integration will work properly.
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12-28-2018, 08:25 AM	#21
Coxy79 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Northants iTrader: (0)	I've also just got this working, thanks to JohnnyCanuck! Reiss.. you do need to uninstall your current version before installing the .530 version. You can then stop the automatic update via the Google Play app, hope this helps.
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