Spotify subscribers experiencing issues with the music streaming service on their Android smartphones or tablets will be happy to know that there's an easy troubleshooting solution.

Some users report that while streaming music Spotify either freezes or stops altogether with the dreaded on-screen error prompt, " you are currently offline". This annoying occurrence is both frustrating and confusing when you're certain that your internet connection is solid. Nothing ruins a perfectly good listening session more than a hiccup in your playlist when you're in your zone.

The Android operating system, in its effort to help you maximize mobile data efficiency with vigilant monitoring, includes features that put the system's controls at your fingertips. You may have inadvertently toggled some of your system's settings or the Spotify app intuitively selected a data saving option for your system. Either way, the solution to the Spotify offline error is as simple as a quick and easy system tweak.

From your Android device's home screen, tap "Apps" then scroll over to and tap "Settings". From the Setting Menu, tap "Data usage". Scroll just below the data usage graph and you should see a list of apps under the title "By application". Tap "Spotify" and uncheck the box next to "Restrict background data". Optionally, you can Tap the "back" to exit the menu or close the menu using your task manager and you're all set. You should be able to enjoy your streaming music playlists without any hitches as long as your Wi-Fi or data connection is stable.

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Spotify, Android