Spotify Error: Playlists Suddenly Empty and Unable to Play Music

Many Spotify users have reported being unable to play music on the Spotify app, with playlists appearing empty—showing no tracks at all—regardless of whether they contained existing songs or newly added ones. Here, we present several solutions you can try to resolve this issue.

How to fix error of not showing playlist & not being able to listen to music in Spotify

Step 1: Clear the Spotify APK data

Go to Settings -> Apps, locate the specific Spotify APK version you installed from our website, and select “Clear Data.” Alternatively, to be absolutely certain, you can completely uninstall the app and perform a fresh installation.

After clearing the data (or reinstalling, if you chose that option), launch the app to check if the issue is resolved. If it is, you do not need to proceed with the subsequent steps. If the issue persists, repeat this step but do not log in to your Spotify account, as we will be moving on to the next steps.

Step 2: Use a VPN to change your device’s IP address.

Note: As mentioned earlier, do not log in to your Spotify account within the app. If you have already logged in, repeat Step 1 but do not sign in to the account in the app.

To begin this step, download and install a VPN app, then switch your IP address to a country where Spotify is available, such as the US. You can find and download VPN apps on our website.

Step 3: Change your account region

Open a web browser on your device—Google Chrome is recommended to avoid potential errors. Navigate to https://www.spotify.com/us/account/profile/ and log in using the specific Spotify account you intend to use with the Spotify APK app. Once logged in, locate the “Country or Region” section and select the US (or any other country where Spotify is available).

If the option to change the country is unavailable, wait a moment and try this step again while keeping your VPN connection active.

Step 4: Access the app

After successfully completing Step 3, open the Spotify APK and continue using the app as usual. Please note that to use it properly, you still need to use a VPN and set your device’s region to match the country you selected in Step 3. Enjoy your music listening experience!