You may want to learn how to update Spotify because having the most recent version ensures you enjoy all the latest features the company introduces and rolls out for the masses. While almost all smart devices automatically update not just Spotify but all applications, manual intervention is sometimes required, especially when configuring to download updates only from a Wi-Fi network.
With that said, the following sections explain step-by-step processes to update Spotify on all types of devices.
How to Update Spotify on Mac and Windows PC
For desktop computers, Mac or Windows PCs, the process is identical.
However, because Spotify for macOS is unavailable on the App Store, you must download and install it from its official website. As a chain reaction, sometimes you may not see the ‘Update’ option within Spotify when using it on your Mac. In such a scenario, you can obtain a fresh copy of Spotify from the official website and install it on your Mac to ensure that you have the latest version of the program.
Nevertheless, assuming that everything is behaving normally, the following method explains how to update Spotify on Mac and Windows:
- Launch Spotify on your Mac
- Check if your profile picture at the top-right corner of the window has a blue dot present next to it (which means that an updated is available)
- Click your profile photo
- Click Check for Updates
- Follow the on-screen instructions from there to update Spotify to the latest version
How to Update Spotify on iPhone and iPad
As with Windows and Mac platforms, both iPad and iPhone follow almost the same architecture, and therefore, the method to update Spotify on either of these is identical. While this section explains how to update Spotify on an iPhone, you can also use the same procedure on your iPad.
Also, by default, iOS devices are configured to update apps automatically. However, for this, they must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If the iPhone fails to update Spotify on its own, it could be because you may have disabled the feature in the settings or your phone is using cellular data.
Considering the above challenges, for your convenience, the first part of this section covers how to enable automatic updates for all apps in your iPhone settings, and in the second one, you will learn how to update Spotify manually.
Configure Your iPhone to Automatically Install Updates
Step 1: Go to the App Store Settings Screen
On your iPhone, go to Settings, scroll down, and tap App Store.
Step 2: Turn on Automatic Downloads
Scroll down the App Store screen to the AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS section. Tap to turn on the App Downloads, App Updates, and In-App Content switches to enable automatic updates for all apps.
Step 3: Enable Automatic Updates on Cellular Data (Optional)
Tap to turn on the Automatic Downloads switch under the CELLULAR DATA section to enable automatic updates while using cellular data.
Optionally, you can tap App Downloads from the CELLULAR DATA section and choose if your iPhone should download updates automatically even when the download file size is over 200 MB.
How to Update Spotify on iPhone Manually
This process is straightforward, as you can go to the App Store and update Spotify normally. You can learn how to update Spotify on iOS (iPhone 13 Pro Max for this guide) by following the steps given below:
- Launch the App Store on your iPhone (or iPad)
- Tap inside the Search box at the top
- Search for Spotify
- Tap Spotify from the suggestion list that comes up
- Tap UPDATE on the results screen
Note: If the UPDATE option is unavailable on the main window, you can tap the Spotify option to go to its dedicated screen and tap UPDATE from there.
How to Update Spotify on Android Devices
This section explains the process to enable automatic updates on your Android smart device and also teaches how to update Spotify manually if you want to stick to the manual update configuration.
Enable Automatic Updates on Android Devices
The step-by-step process to enable automatic updates on your Android smart device is given below:
Note: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is used here for illustrations.
Step 1: Go to the Play Store Settings Screen
Launch Play Store on your Android smartphone and tap your profile icon at the top-right corner. From the menu that appears, tap Settings to go to the Play Store’s Settings screen.
Step 2: Go to the Auto-update apps window
On the Settings screen, tap to expand Network preferences and tap Auto-update apps from the available options.
Step 3: Enable Automatic Updates
On the Auto-update apps box, tap to select the Over Wi-Fi only radio button to enable automatic app updates only when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can choose the Over any network radio button to update apps automatically, even when using cellular data.
Tap OK to save the changes.
How to Update Spotify on Android Manually
After enabling automatic updates on your device, it may take a while to update Spotify automatically. You can either wait for the process to complete at its pace or follow the steps given below to update the app manually:
- Launch Play Store on your Android phone
- Tap inside the Search box at the top of the screen
- Search for Spotify
- Tap Spotify from the suggestions list
- Tap Update on the Spotify option from the apps’ results
Note: If the Update option is not visible, tap Spotify to go to its dedicated screen and tap Update from there.
FAQs About Update Spotify
Is it necessary to update Spotify regularly?
No, it’s not. However, if you do not update Spotify to the latest version, you won’t be able to enjoy the new features the company rolls out for the masses from time to time. For instance, if you are using an obsolete version of Spotify, you won’t have access to the AI DJ feature that is new to the platform.
I cannot see the UPDATE option on the App Store.
This could happen when there is no update available. However, if you are sure that the new version is out, you can search for Spotify and tap its name from the results list to go to its dedicated download page. If an update is available, you will see the UPDATE option there. You can then tap the button to start the download and installation process.
I do not see the blue dot next to my profile icon on the desktop version of Spotify, but I know an update is available.
In such a case, your best bet would be to uninstall Spotify from your PC and download a fresh instance of the program from its official website. Installing a new copy ensures you have the most recent version of Spotify on your PC.
Also Read: How to Reinstall Spotify
I cannot find Spotify for my MacBook on the App Store.
This is because Spotify isn’t available for macOS on the App Store. To install the program on your Mac computer, visit Spotify’s official website and download a compatible version.
The same could be true when you know an update is available but cannot see it within the Spotify app when running on a MacBook. The best solution would be to download a fresh copy of the app from its official website and install it manually.
Conclusion
While it could be challenging to understand how to update Spotify on a Mac, it isn’t impossible. For other devices like iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, or Windows PCs, the method is simple, and you can follow the steps given in the above sections to learn how to update Spotify on them.
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