How to Fix Spotify Crashing on iPhone 7 Plus After iOS Update

Spotify gives you access to millions of songs and playlists, but it’s not immune to bugs — especially after an iOS update. If Spotify keeps crashing or won’t open on your iPhone 7 Plus, it could be due to a bad update, a network issue, or just a glitch in the app itself.

Here’s how to troubleshoot Spotify when it stops working after an iOS update.

Step 1: Force Close Spotify and Restart Your iPhone

Apps can glitch out after an update, especially if they were running in the background during installation.

To force close Spotify:

Double-press the Home button to open the app switcher.
Swipe up on Spotify to force it closed.
Do the same for any other apps running in the background.

Then restart your iPhone:

Hold down the Power button until “slide to power off” appears.
Slide to power off.
Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

This simple reset can fix a lot of temporary post-update bugs.

Step 2: Check for a Spotify App Update

If Spotify hasn’t been updated for the latest iOS version, it may start acting up. Developers often release quick patches after iOS updates.

To update Spotify:

Open the App Store.
Tap the Updates tab at the bottom.
Find Spotify and tap Update (or tap Update All to refresh every app).
Restart your iPhone after updating.

Step 3: Delete and Reinstall Spotify

If Spotify still isn’t working right, uninstalling it completely and reinstalling a fresh copy can help.

To uninstall Spotify:

Tap and hold the Spotify icon on your Home screen.
Tap the X and confirm Delete.

To reinstall:

Open the App Store.
Tap Search, then type “Spotify.”
Tap Get or the download icon next to Spotify.
Once installed, restart your iPhone and log back into your Spotify account.

Step 4: Reset Network Settings

If Spotify is struggling to connect to the internet after an update, you might need to reset your network settings.

Here’s how:

Go to Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings.
Enter your passcode and confirm.
Your iPhone will reboot, and all saved Wi-Fi networks will be erased — reconnect afterward.

This helps resolve hidden Wi-Fi or data glitches that can block Spotify’s access to its servers.

Step 5: Reset All Settings

If nothing else has worked so far, resetting all settings can fix system-level conflicts without erasing your data.

To reset all settings:

Go to Settings → General → Reset → Reset All Settings.
Enter your passcode and confirm.
Your iPhone will restart and reset preferences like Wi-Fi, notifications, and wallpaper — but your files and media stay safe.

Still Not Working?

If Spotify continues crashing:

Contact Spotify Support through their website or in-app help.
Mention that this started after an iOS update.
There may be a specific compatibility issue or known bug they’re working on.

In the meantime, you can try alternative music apps like Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music until Spotify is fully stable again.