DIRECTIONS: How to Fix Spotify Offline Sync Not Working

Users reported a Spotify The “Offline sync not working” error prevents them from playing their playlists without being connected to the Internet, which is the whole point of offline syncing. In this case, the user tries to use the download function to create an offline music playlist and sync the files to use just tap the wall and Spotify won’t let them. Here’s how to fix Spotify not syncing offline function.

Is there a fix for Spotify Offline Sync not working?

To troubleshoot Spotify Offline Sync not working:

• Go to Settings, scroll down to Local Files, then make sure it’s turned on or back on. Wait a few minutes and then try syncing again.
• Connect your phone to your PC/Mac, then click on Spotify’s Devices tab and sync. Make sure this is done with Spotify installed on all devices.
• Make sure that both Spotify and the local computer with the songs are syncing on the same Wi-fi network.
• Make sure Spotify is updated correctly on all devices.
• Make sure that any local files being synced are in mp3 format and don’t have any DRM attached such as paid songs.
• If on Android, plug your phone into your PC/Mac and copy any mp3 files directly into your phone’s Music folder. These should appear in Spotify under “local files” now.

Hopefully one of these fixes will solve this annoying problem. For more help with Spotify, here’s what to do if you’re stuck error “can’t play this game right now” instead, and here’s what to do if Spotify says no dedicated internet connection under error code 4. Finally, here’s how to use Spotify instead custom Groove music options in Forza Horizon 5, which was sadly removed from the most recent Forza game.