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Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Music & Audio • Spotify AB • ⭐ 4.30 • 1,000,000,000+

Listen to music and podcasts. Discover playlists and lyrics.

Version Varies with device 89.6 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 45 permissions requested View details

This app requests 45 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	NFC access android.permission.NFC	Allows the app to use near-field communication features.	Used for tap-to-pay, access cards, tags, pairing, identity, transit, or device sharing features.	Review if the app has no clear NFC-related function.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Wifi Multicast State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Com Spotify Music Permission C2d Message com.spotify.music.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Spotify Music Permission Internal Broadcast com.spotify.music.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT	Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices.	Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories.	Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Com Spotify Music Permission Secured Broadcast com.spotify.music.permission.SECURED_BROADCAST	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sony Snei Np Android Account Provider Permission Duid Read Provider com.sony.snei.np.android.account.provider.permission.DUID_READ_PROVIDER	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Samsung Watch App Type Companion com.samsung.WATCH_APP_TYPE.Companion	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Media Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Connected Device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android App Clockpackage Permission Read Alarm com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth Advertise android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Detect Screen Capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Apps Meetings Permission Meet Live Sharing com.google.android.apps.meetings.permission.MEET_LIVE_SHARING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Spotify Music Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.spotify.music.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Samsung Android Samsungaccount Permission Account Manager com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.ACCOUNT_MANAGER	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Spotify: Music and Podcasts

With the Spotify music and podcast app, you can play millions of songs, albums and original podcasts for free. We have even added audiobooks, so you can enjoy thousands of stories wherever you are! Stream music and podcasts, listen to audiobooks, discover albums, playlists or even single songs for free on your mobile or tablet. Subscribe to Spotify Premium to download and listen offline wherever you are. Spotify gives you access to a world of free music, curated playlists, artists, and podcasts you love. Discover podcasts, new music, top songs or listen to your favorite artists and albums. WHY SPOTIFY FOR MUSIC AND PODCASTS? • Listen to over 80 million songs and 4 million podcasts (and counting) • Enjoy over 300,000 newly added audiobook titles • Discover new music, albums, playlists and original podcasts. • Search for your favorite song or artist by typing a lyric • Enjoy amazing sound quality on music and podcasts across all devices. • Create and share your own music playlists to suit your mood or discover other playlists you might like. • Listen to daily music mixes made just for you. • Explore top songs from different genres, countries or decades. • Subscribe to your favourite podcasts so that you never miss an episode, then curate your very own podcast library. • Bookmark individual podcasts into Playlists • Listen to music and podcasts on your mobile, tablet, desktop, PlayStation, Chromecast, TV, Wear OS or wearable device. Listen and discover the latest music from artists like; • Bad Bunny • Billie Eilish • Renzo Pianciola • The Temper Trap • Harry Styles Listen to your favorite music artists all day every day via the Popular Radio playlist feature. Here are just some of the artists we’ve already curated; • Taylor Swift • Drake • Eminem • Coldplay • Paolo Nutini • Fleetwood Mac Listen to over 40 category genres - New Releases, Charts, Live Events, Made for You, At Home, Only You, Summer, Pop, Workout, Hip-Hop, Mood, Party, Pride, Dance/Electronic, Alternative, Indie, Equal, Wellness, Rock, Frequency, R&B, Disney,, Throwback, Radar, Chill, Sleep, In the car, Kids & Family, Caribbean, Classical, Romance, Jazz, Instrumental, Afro, Christian and Gospel and Country. Listen to popular and exclusive podcasts like; • The Joe Rogan Experience • Modern Wisdom • 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer • Call Her Daddy and Crime Junkie Search, discover and play music, podcasts and audiobooks from all over the world for free, anywhere, anytime or create your own music playlists with the latest songs to suit your mood. WHY GO PREMIUM? • Listen to albums and playlists without ad breaks. • Download and listen to music and podcasts offline, wherever you are. • Jump back in and listen to your top songs with on-demand playback. • Choose from 4 subscription options – Individual, Duo, Family, Student. There’s no commitment and you can cancel any time Audiobooks in Premium currently available in Australia, the UK & the US. Discover 250,000+ titles…

What Spotify: Music and Podcasts Is Used For

Spotify: Music and Podcasts appears to be a mobile app for streaming audio content, centered on music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to search for songs or artists, browse albums and playlists, follow podcasts, and listen to curated recommendations or mixes. It is a phone app, so it is mainly meant for everyday listening on an Android handset, though the description also mentions tablet and other connected devices.

The permission list fits a streaming and playback app. Network access, Bluetooth, audio settings, foreground service, and wake lock permissions suggest it is designed to keep audio playing reliably and connect with headphones, speakers, car audio, or other paired devices. Media storage permissions may be used for downloading content with a subscription or managing cached audio, while notification permissions may support playback controls and episode updates. The app also includes ads and in-app purchases, which is consistent with a free tier plus premium features.

Common uses

Stream songs, albums, and playlists on a phone
Follow and listen to podcasts in one app
Browse curated mixes, genres, and recommendations
Save or download audio for offline listening with a subscription
Use Bluetooth or connected audio devices for playback
Receive notifications for new podcast episodes or playback controls
Search for tracks, albums, or artists by lyric or name

Best for:

music listeners podcast fans playlist users offline audio phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.spotify.music

Category:
Music & Audio

Developer:
Spotify AB

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 29, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.spotify.music
Age rating: Teen

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How to Download Spotify: Music and Podcasts

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.