Install New Android Spotify Beta to Resurrect Its Almighty Widget
Who would have thought that one little widget – or rather deleting it – would piss off so many Android Spotify fans? This is exactly what happened after the company ‘s recent decision to kill its Android widget , and here’s the good news: it’s back and you can download the Spotify version with this restored widget right now .
Trick? You have to grab the beta of Spotify, which means you have to subscribe to the beta and deal with potential software bugs. That’s the price you pay if you want early access to a widget that will eventually make a comeback for all Spotify Android users (thank God).
If the widget isn’t enough to get you to try out the Spotify beta – which it should be – there’s another feature worth exploring if you’re currently using Android 10. As reported by Android Police , the Spotify app beta also allows you to Navigate back and forth through the songs you are listening to using the progress bar in the Android notification bar.
To get started with the Spotify Beta, which previously unlocks both features:
- Click this link to join the Spotify Beta Google Group.
- Click this link when you become a member of the Google Group.
- Click on the big blue “Become a tester” box.
Finally, make sure you update your app to the latest version on Google Play. After that, you should have a version that gives you access to the widget, as well as an updated progress bar.