# Fix: Spotify app Not Responding **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/spotify-app-not-responding/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-02-27 **Updated:** 2023-02-27 **Categories:** Blogs **Reading Time:** 7 min --- After closing Spotify and opening it again, the Spotify app Not Responding error comes up. The problem is that Spotify won't close all the way, and when you open it again, the error message shows up. Spotify is an [app](https://compsmag.com/best/apps/)that lets you listen to music online. Millions of people use it every day. With Spotify, you can access a wide range of songs,podcasts app, and videos from artists around the world. Users can listen to music from many different styles and artists. It also has curated playlists and internet radio stations based on what people have listened to in the past. It has podcasts about everything, from true crime stories to tech talks. But how can you take advantage of these functions? when the Spotify app on your PC stops working. So, in this article, we'll talk about Spotify app Not Responding. Read on to find out. ## Spotify app Not Responding on Windows/Mac ### Force to Quit Spotify in Task Manager **For Windows:** - To get to your task manager, use two shortcut keys. Press "**Ctrl, Alt, and Del**" and then click "Task Manager." Then a new window will pop up. Press the shortcut key "Ctrl + Shift + Esc," and a window called "**Task Manager**" will appear. - Press "**Ctrl, Alt, and Del**" and then click "Task Manager." Then a new window will pop up. - Press the shortcut key "Ctrl + Shift + Esc," and a window called "**Task Manager**" will appear. - Find out what Spotify is and click on it. Here, you have a lot of choices, like Expand, End Task,**Go to Details**, and more. To end the Spotify process in Task Manager, just click "End task" here. Also, you can check if Spotify is working by selecting it and then clicking the button in the lower right corner of the task manager. **For Mac:** - To turn on "**Force Quit Applications**," press the hotkey "Command + Option + Escape." - On the main screen of Force Quit Applications, you can see all of the apps that are currently running on your [MacBook](https://compsmag.com/best/macbook/). As you can see, there is also an app for Spotify. Now choose Spotify and hit Force Quit to end the process of Spotify on Force Quit Applications. ### Perform a Clean Reinstall of Spotify **For Windows:** - Make sure that Spotify is turned off before you start the **full uninstallation**. - Go to your [computer's](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/)"Control Panel." Here, you can change your computer's settings, such as User Accounts, Hardware and Sound, and Programs. - Click "Uninstall a programme" now. Then, go to the page for "**Uninstall**or change a programme," scroll down until you find Spotify, and click "Uninstall Spotify." - When the installation is done, delete the [files](https://compsmag.com/best/file-manager/)in the Spotify folder. Here is where to find the file folder. Just type in the full path to the **location on your computer**and delete the file folder. **For Mac:** - Please make sure that the Spotify app on your MacBook has already been closed. If you don't know how to quit for good, go to solution 5 and look at it. - Go to **Finder > Applications**. Inside this folder, you'll see a lot of folders that hold applications. Scroll down until you see Spotify, then click "**Move to Trash**" to finally get rid of it on your Mac. If you got it from the App Store, just get rid of it from your Launchpad. - When you're done**deleting Spotify**, don't forget to get rid of the folder of files that goes with it. - Empty your trash to make sure you've gotten rid of all of **Spotify's files**. ### your virus protection and firewall Software programmes that stop viruses are getting too good at what they do. There's a chance that they can't tell the difference between safe and dangerous programmes. If you can't use Spotify on your PC, it could be because your firewall or [antivirus software](https://compsmag.com/best/antivirus-software/)is blocking it. ![Spotify app Not Responding](https://compsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12-155.jpg) You can fix the problem by changing how your antivirus or other software is set up. With these programmes, users can block or unblock certain software. If your antivirus is blocking Spotify, you can either turn it off or add it to the list of apps that are allowed. Follow these steps to get Windows Defender Firewall to let Spotify on PC through: - Look for "[Windows](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-apps/)security" in the "**Start**" menu. - In Windows Security, choose **Firewall and Network** Protection from the list on the left. - Choose Allow an app through the Firewall from the menu. - It will show you a list of every programme on your PC. - Try looking for Spotify in the list of apps. - Then choose Spotify from the list and add it. Now that you've finished what you needed to do. You can now shut down the **Windows Security app**. ### Force Stop the Spotify Application **On Windows:** - To open the task manager window, press the **Control (Ctrl), Alt, and Delete (Del) keys** together or the Control, Shift, and Escape (Esc) keys. - Right-click on Spotify in the list of apps you already have open. - Choose to finish the task. - To open the task manager on a Mac, **press the Command, Option**, and Escape keys together. - It will bring up the**Force Quit Applications** window. - Choose Spotify and click on the Force Quit tab at the **bottom on the right**. **On mac:** - To **open**the task manager on a Mac, press the Command, Option, and Escape keys together. - It will bring up the Force Quit Applications window. - Click the Force Quit tab at the bottom **right of Spotify**. ### Turn Off Hardware Acceleration **On Windows:** Open the Spotify application. Go to the Settings menu. Select the **Show Advanced Settings** option. Go to the **Enable hardware**acceleration tab under the Compatibility section. Notice the toggle **switch**beside it. Turn it off if already enabled. **On Mac:** - Go to the menu bar and find the Spotify menu. - You will see a choice called "**Hardware Acceleration**." - If there's a checkmark **next** to it, click to uncheck it. ### Update the Spotify Application **On Windows/Mac:** - **Open**up the app for Spotify. - On the **menu bar**, there is a blue dot next to the arrow that points down. Press the arrow. - Click on the "Update Available" button. option to "**Restart Now**." ## Spotify app Not Responding on Android/iOS ### Remove Spotify and reinstall it **On Android:** - Press and hold the **Spotify app** icon. - Choose "**Uninstall**" from the list of things to do that appears. - Confirm that you want to remove the programme. - Start the thing up again. - Open the app for the **Google Play Store**. - In the search bar, type "**Spotify**." - Tap the button next to the Spotify app that says "**Install**." **On iOS:** - **Hold down** the Spotify icon and press it. - A cross will**show up**. Touch it. - To get rid of the app, touch the Delete button. - Turn on your [iPhone](https://compsmag.com/best/iphones/)or **iPad**again. - Open Apple's App Store. - Find the **app** for Spotify. - Tap the cloud icon to put the app on your**iOS device**. ### Update the Spotify Apps **On Android:** - Put the Google Play Store online. - You can touch your picture. - Choose **Apps and Devices > Manage**. - Tap the Update button if you want to get the latest version of the **Spotify app**. **iOS:** - **Go**to the App Store for Apple. - Tap the tab called Updates. - Choose "**Update**" to get the most recent version of the Spotify app. you can visit S[potify support center](https://support.spotify.com/us/article/contact-us/) for further help. ## FAQ #### How do I force restart Spotify - Right-click on an empty spot in your taskbar and choose Task Manager from the menu that comes up. - Select the Spotify process tree on the Processes tab. - Click the button that says "End task" in the bottom right corner. - Try again to open Spotify. #### How do I fix corrupted Spotify You might need to reinstall the app to fix common technical problems and make sure it's up-to-date. Check out Can't play Spotify if you're still having trouble. Note: If you reinstall the app, you'll need to redownload any music or podcasts you've already saved. #### Why is Spotify unresponsive If you can't use Spotify on your PC, it could be because your firewall or antivirus software is blocking it. You can fix the problem by changing how your antivirus or other software is set up. With these programmes, users can block or unblock certain software. --- *End of Article*