Spotify is experiencing widespread crashes and freezing issues on certain Android devices when connected to Wi-Fi, with the problem affecting users for approximately two weeks, according to multiple reports and 9to5Google.

The app becomes essentially unusable on Wi-Fi due to constant crashes and freezing, though users report normal functionality when using mobile data.

The problem was first reported on Spotify forums around two weeks ago, with affected users describing the app as unresponsive when connected to wireless networks.

Error reports have predominantly come from Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phone users, though the issue does not appear universal across all Android devices.

Some users have speculated the problem may be related to Chromecast-ready devices, which would explain why the issue only occurs on Wi-Fi connections, though this has not been confirmed.

Spotify has acknowledged the issue and confirmed its engineering team is working on a fix.

However, the company has not provided a timeline for a patch or resolution.

Affected users can continue using Spotify via mobile data connections while avoiding Wi-Fi until a fix is deployed.

This workaround allows uninterrupted music streaming while away from wireless networks.

Spotify offers free ad-supported streaming and premium subscriptions.

In Australia, Spotify Premium costs $15.99 monthly for individual plans, with family and student options also available.

The technical issue affects both free and premium users.

The problem remains unresolved as of publication, with users awaiting an app update from Spotify to address the Wi-Fi connectivity crashes.

The company has not indicated whether the fix will require a full app update or can be deployed server-side.