The popular music streaming service Spotify is used by millions of people around the world. For iOS users, Spotify is available as an app that can be downloaded from the App Store. However, many users have reported that their Spotify app stops playing when they open another app on their iPhone.
What Causes This Issue?
This issue is usually caused by the multitasking feature on iPhones. When you open another app while Spotify is playing, the music will automatically pause and then resume when you switch back to the Spotify app. This behavior is expected and designed to conserve battery life and resources, as having multiple apps running at once can put a strain on your phone’s processor.
How Can I Stop This From Happening?
Fortunately, there are a few ways to prevent this from happening. The first option is to disable multitasking for certain apps. To do this, go to Settings > General > Multitasking & Dock and then disable multitasking for Spotify by tapping on its toggle switch.
Another option is to use AirPlay to stream your music from Spotify to another device such as an Apple TV or HomePod speaker. This way, you don’t need to keep switching between apps on your iPhone and your music won’t be interrupted when you open other apps.
Finally, you can use a third-party app such as Background Music or Rocket Music Player which allow you to keep playing music in the background even when other apps are open. These apps are available in the App Store and offer a premium version with additional features such as playlist creation and song downloading.
Conclusion: The issue of Spotify stopping when opening another app on an iPhone can be solved by disabling multitasking for certain apps in Settings, using AirPlay, or using a third-party background music player app. Doing so will ensure that your music won’t be interrupted when using other apps on your device.