How to Fix Spotify Not Showing on Your Android Lock Screen

It can be frustrating when you start playing music on official Spotify only to find the media controls missing from your Android phone’s lock screen. Whether you’re on a Samsung device, a Google Pixel, or any other Android model, the controls for play, pause, and skip are essential for a seamless listening experience.

This common issue often comes down to a few key settings within your device’s operating system. Here, we’ll guide you through the precise steps to ensure your official Spotify media player is always visible on your lock screen.

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Solution 1: For Samsung Galaxy Users (Widgets & AOD)

If you are a Samsung Galaxy phone user, your device uses a specific setting called ‘Widgets’ within the Lock Screen and Always On Display (AOD) menu to control media visibility.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Straight go to your Settings.
2. Look for and select Lock Screen and AOD (Always On Display).
3. Scroll down in this menu and find the Widgets option.
4. Enter the Widgets settings and make sure to turn on Music.

Once you enable the music widget in this setting, your problem should be solved, and the official Spotify media control should appear when music is playing.

For users who might be using a specialized installation method, such as the Spotify APK on an Android phone, these device-specific settings still apply and must be correctly configured.

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Solution 2: For Non-Samsung/Other Android Devices

If you are using any non-Samsung, non-stock Android phone (like a device from Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.), the setting is typically a universal Android media control option.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Go straight to your phone’s Settings.
2. In the search bar at the top, just search for “Show Media” or “Show Media on Lock Screen”.
3. When you find it, enter the “Show Media on Lock Screen” option.
4. Just enable this option.

Once this general media setting is enabled, the official Spotify media control should consistently appear on your lock screen. This is crucial for quick control, whether you’re using the general Android version or specifically running Spotify for PC and controlling playback remotely.

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Solution 3: The Universal Fix (Force Restart)

Even if you meticulously change all these settings, the media control might sometimes fail to appear due to a minor software glitch or temporary cache issue.

In that case, we strongly recommend a quick, universal fix: a force restart or standard restart of your device.

• Whatever device you are using, just give it a force restart or restart.

This action will properly settle down all the settings you have just changed and clear out any temporary conflicts. After the device boots up, simply open official Spotify and start playing a song. Your Android lock screen will then reliably show the Spotify media player.

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Need More Spotify Troubleshooting?

For users on specific operating systems, the general notification and media settings can sometimes be tricky. If you’re an Apple user looking for similar troubleshooting advice, you can check out our dedicated guide on Spotify for iOS settings.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy your uninterrupted music control!