Spotify stops playing on AirPods when I leave the app

I just got AirPods and am having an issue with Spotify. If I am listening on my AirPods and leave the Spotify app to go to a different app or lock my phone, the music stops. Any ideas on how I can listen while using other apps or when my phone is locked.

iPhone 13

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 1:11 PM

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7 replies

Jan 25, 2022 8:05 AM in response to TylerO1

I used the third gen ones and they still play, they may be not updated check it by setting>Bluetooth<press the i on ur AirPods and check version if it is not 4C170 then leave the AirPods charging for a few hours next to your phone

Jan 26, 2022 1:26 PM in response to TylerO1

Did it work?

Jan 24, 2022 1:17 PM in response to TylerO1

What AirPods I'm using pros but they are still playing?

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Jan 24, 2022 1:43 PM in response to inaayat226

AirPods 3

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Jan 25, 2022 4:02 PM in response to inaayat226

I will try that tonight. Mine say they are version 4B61

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Jan 26, 2022 1:33 PM in response to inaayat226

Yes it did! Thank you! They updated and now are working great. Much appreciated!

Jan 26, 2022 11:54 PM in response to TylerO1

Glad it worked

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