Spotify Keeps Pausing on iPhone? Here’s How to Fix It

Nothing ruins a good playlist or podcast faster than Spotify randomly pausing mid-stream. Whether it happens every few minutes or just once in a while, it’s frustrating—but usually easy to fix. Below are all the best ways to troubleshoot and stop Spotify from pausing on your iPhone.

1. Check Your Internet Connection

A spotty Wi-Fi or cellular signal is one of the top reasons Spotify cuts out.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to a strong, stable network.
If using mobile data, make sure it’s enabled for Spotify in Settings > Cellular.
Try toggling Airplane Mode on and off to refresh all connections.

2. Turn Off Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode can limit background activity, which may cause Spotify to pause unexpectedly.

Go to Settings > Battery.
If Low Power Mode is on, toggle it off.

3. Restart Your iPhone

Restarting clears temporary bugs that might interfere with apps.

Press and hold the Side button + Volume button.
Slide to power off, then turn your iPhone back on after a few seconds.

4. Sign Out of Other Devices

Spotify only plays on one device at a time per account. If someone else is using your account, your playback might pause.

Log in at Spotify Account Page.
Go to Account Settings and click Sign Out Everywhere.

Then log back in on your iPhone.

5. Reinstall the Spotify App

If the app is glitching, reinstalling can fix corrupted files.

Press and hold the Spotify icon, tap Remove App, then choose Delete App.
Reinstall from the App Store, and sign back in.

6. Force Quit and Relaunch Spotify

Sometimes the app just needs a refresh.

Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the App Switcher.
Swipe up on the Spotify card to close it.
Reopen the app from your Home Screen.

7. Update iOS and Spotify App

Compatibility issues may arise from outdated software.

iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Spotify: Open the App Store, tap your profile, and scroll to see pending app updates.

8. Reset Network Connections

Airplane Mode resets Wi-Fi and cellular settings temporarily and can help resolve glitches.

Go to Settings > Airplane Mode.
Turn it on, then restart your iPhone.
Once rebooted, go back and toggle Airplane Mode off.

9. Clear or Re-download Cached Songs

Corrupted downloads can cause playback interruptions.

Go to Your Library > Downloaded.
Remove and then re-download any playlist or album that’s acting up.

10. Double-Check Spotify Settings

Inside the app, head to Settings:

Go to Playback and make sure no unusual toggles are enabled.
Disable Data Saver if it’s on—it can restrict streaming quality and cause interruptions.

11. Delete and Re-Add Spotify Account (Optional)

If the app is still buggy, try resetting the account link on your iPhone:

Go to Settings > Spotify.
Tap Delete Account (if available), then re-add it by logging in again via the app.

12. Contact Spotify Support

Still no luck? Reach out to Spotify Support with detailed info. They can help troubleshoot based on your account, device, and settings.

With these fixes, Spotify should be back to playing your favorite music and podcasts without interruptions. Start with the simple stuff—Wi-Fi and Low Power Mode—and work your way through the rest if needed.