How To Fix Spotify Queue Not Working? – 12 Ways

Are you unable to stream the music from the queue? Have you tried some other queue? If not no need to worry. The queue sometimes malfunctions; thus, we are here to fix it for you.

Spotify is one of the leading digital music-providing platforms. Spotify has gained remarkable fame because of its distinctive and user–friendly features. One of the distinctive features of Spotify is allowing you to play music in a queue.

Spotify Queue allows you to add/create a list of hundreds of songs that are supposed to be played one after another. Sometimes, while playing with the Spotify queue, you cannot add more music to the list, or the currently added music cannot be played.

This Spotify error occurs for several reasons, i.e., the number of songs in the queue list, malware, network interruption, etc. If you face the same issue on Spotify, don’t worry; we have a foolproof guide to fix this error.

12 Ways To Fix the Spotify Queue Not Working in 2023

Spotify queue is the user-defined list generated from the playlist or the music you are currently listening to. Spotify’s queue can be manipulated by adding or removing more music files. While doing so, sometimes the “queue not working” issue arises that has several reasons, as listed below:

• Network Connectivity Issues: If you have a weak or unstable internet connection, Spotify may have trouble loading songs to the queue.
• Outdated Spotify Version: If you’re using an outdated version of the Spotify app, it may cause the queue feature to malfunction.
• Corrupted App Data: Sometimes, the Spotify app data may become corrupted, causing the queue feature to stop working.
• User Error: It’s possible that you’re not using the queue feature correctly.
• Technical Issues on Spotify’s End: Occasionally, Spotify may experience technical issues that cause the queue feature to stop working.

Fix 1: Update Spotify

There are chances that you are using an older version of the Spotify application, and thus, it is not allowing your queue to load properly. The quickest solution to this error is to update the application from the application store provider or Spotify’s website. The process to update the Spotify application on various devices is listed below:

For Android/iOS:

Open the App Store or the Play Store on your phone. Search for Spotify, and if you get an UPDATE button, click on it to update:

For Desktop:

Open the App Store from where the application is installed; if there is any update available, an UPDATE button will appear at the following highlighted position:

Fix 2: Clear Spotify Cache

The cache is a temporary memory that ensures the fast processing of application actions. Sometimes, the cache memory overloads and the application behaves unnaturally. So, it is recommended to clear the Spotify cache to fix the queue not working issue (if that was because of cache):

For Android/iOS:

Go to Spotify Settings and then choose the Storage option:

Inside it, you will get the cache–related details, as seen below. Click on Clear Cache:

A prompt will appear; recheck the button to confirm the action:

For Desktop:

Open the Spotify’s Settings:

Scroll down inside, and you will get the Clear Cache button in the Storage, as seen below:

Clearing the cache will not only fix the queue–related issue but will enhance the overall performance of the application as well.

Fix 3: Terminate Unnecessary Processes/Background Apps

The background apps load the foreground processes, and if your device is not equipped with good hardware features, you cannot manage the queue properly.

To fix it, open the Task Manager (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC). Locate the unnecessary foreground and foreground processes. Select the processes and then click on End Task:

The background processes contain to carry out some crucial system activities. So, choose the appropriate processes that do not affect the system’s performance.

Fix 4: Terminate Spotify Processes and Repair

Spotify often conflicts with its processes which does not allow some other processes to run smoothly. Although, this problem is usually fixed by clearing the cache (See the Clear Cache Fix). However, it sometimes does not fix it all. In that case, you have to terminate all Spotify’s processes from the system and then repair the application.

All this is done from the System Settings. First, close the application and search for Spotify in the Windows search bar. Click on App Settings:

Now, you will see the Terminate, Reset, and Repair options. For a perfect fix, you need to perform this operation sequentially, i.e., first, Terminate the processes and then Repair them:

Note: The Reset is only recommended if you cannot fix the issue, even after Repair. As the Reset feature will delete all of Spotify’s data as well.

Fix 5: Restart/Troubleshoot Your Network Connection

Spotify is an online streaming music app with limited offline functionality. While using Spotify, one thing needs to be sure that you have a stable internet connection. Because if you are listening to Spotify offline, you cannot add more to the queue.

In such a case, you must connect your device to the internet or restart it to ensure its correct functioning. If the simple restart has not worked for you, then there is a need to troubleshoot your internet connection as follows:

For Android/iOS:

Open the General Settings and then click on the option Transfer or Reset iPhone:

After that, choose Reset Network Settings:

Then, choose Reset:

This will ask you for the passcode, and everything (settings, configurations, saved networks) related to networks will be reset to default:

On Android–based devices, the network settings can be seen by following the path: “Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings.”

For Desktop:

Open the Troubleshoot settings:

Now, choose the option, other troubleshooters:

Here, you will get the Internet Connections; click on Run:

It will run and list if there are any problems. Interestingly, if there is a minor bug, the troubleshooter automatically fixes it for you. If everything goes fine, then your troubleshooter will show the message like:

Fix 6: Switch the Internet Connection

If troubleshooting has not worked for you and you are still facing the issue. Then, switching to a stable/working internet connection is recommended. It could be either an ethernet/Wi-Fi connection for Desktop users or Cellular/Wi-Fi for Android/iOS users of Spotify.

Sometimes, the Wi–Fi is not working correctly; you can try the ethernet for Desktops and the cellular data for Android/iOS devices. Ensure the new network works fine to run Spotify on the device.

Fix 7: Manage Space in the Queue

Spotify allows you to add 10000 music files to a queue. There are chances that some music files are corrupted or you do not need them anymore. In such a case, removing them from the queue will solve the queue not working issue.

For Android/iOS:

Select the music file from the queue and click the REMOVE option:

For Desktop:

The “Now Playing” bar at the end has the queue option; click on it to open the music in the queue. Now click on the three dots on the music you want to remove and hit the Remove from queue option:

By doing so, unwanted/unnecessary music files can be deleted to vacate some space in the queue.

Fix 8: Clear the Queue

Sometimes there is some affected music file in the queue that is difficult to be traced and remove from the queue. In such a case, you need to clear the whole queue. Keep in mind this option will clear the whole queue.

For Android/iOS:

Open the queue and select any music from the queue. After that, click on the Clear queue option placed at the top:

For Desktop:

Open the queue from the “Now Playing” (available on the foot-bar), and hit the Clear queue button:

This will clear everything from the queue, and you have to add music after

Fix 9: Sign Out From All Devices

Spotify allows you to listen to music on a specific number of devices on one account. Even using the Premium account, you must follow the device’s limit. If there is any breach in the policy, Spotify will not allow you to manage the queue properly.

To fix it, the users must sign out from all the devices. Open the Account settings by clicking on the dropdown icon:

It will navigate to a web page, where you need to scroll down to locate and click the Sign out from everywhere button as below:

Once done, you can log into one device to check whether the problem is solved and then connect to other devices.

Fix 10: Reinstall Spotify

The Spotify queue not working issue sometimes becomes a bottleneck you cannot eliminate. In such a case, you may need to uninstall the current version completely and install a fresh copy. The uninstallation/installation procedure on various platforms is described below:

For Android/iOS:

Locate Spotify on your Home screen and long-press its icon. A pop-up will appear where you need to click the Remove App button:

After the successful removal, now go to the App Store of your Phone and search for Spotify to install it back.

For Desktop:

Search for Spotify in the Windows search bar and right–click on it to choose the uninstallation:

Now, go to the Spotify Website’s Download page and choose the appropriate version for your Desktop:

Alternatively, you can install the application from the Windows store as well.

Fix 11: Disable Firewall

Firewall is a protective shield to prevent malicious attacks on your system. By default, Spotify is enabled on the system’s firewall. There is a possibility that Firewall may prevent Spotify from performing operations. In such a case, the two-step remedy is recommended to follow:

Open the Firewall Settings “Firewall & network Protection > Allow an app through firewall” and verify that Spotify is enabled on Public Networks:

If it is enabled, then you need to disable the Firewall by navigating to the location, “Windows Defender Firewall > Customize Settings,” and turn off the firewall:

Fix 12: Contact Spotify Support

Spotify support is the last yet effective solution to address the queue not working problem. Spotify support team is available through various platforms, i.e., Twitter, Facebook, email, etc. Among these, Spotify Twitter’s team can be reached out that answers your queries instantly.
To approach them, you can direct message them on their Spotify Support Twitter page, and your query will be addressed:

This fix will also help you to solve any technical issues at Spotify’s end.

Bottom Line

The Spotify queue allows users to add music in one place and listen to them in a specific order. If you’re experiencing issues with the Spotify queue, there are several potential solutions you can try.

First, restart the app or website and check your internet connection. If that doesn’t work, try updating the app, clearing the cache, logging out and back in, and checking for updates to your device’s operating system.

Additionally, disabling Firewall, disconnecting other devices from your account, and uninstalling/reinstalling the app can sometimes fix the issue. If none of these solutions work, check for any restrictions on your account and contact Spotify support for further assistance.