Although the company has not issued any specific statement on the matter, users around the world are now finding that they can no longer access their content or advanced features of the platform. This blocking marks a turning point in the fight against illegal streaming for many modders (term designating people using a modified application).
Spotify: end of the road for illegal APKs
Many users of unofficial versions of the app have reported on sites such as MySmartPrice et The Indian Express that Spotify has no longer been functional for them for a few days. On the other hand, the official version remains fully operational, which indicates that the firm is actively taking actions to counter these pirated versions.
As a reminder, these applications were particularly popular because of the limitations imposed by the official version of Spotify. For example, only premium subscribers can choose a specific title from a playlist or listen to a song again. Users of the free version are forced to play randomly.
« There is currently no alternative that works like revanced et xmanager, but I had the same problem like direct links for songs opening in browser instead of Spotify and they updated it to show lyrics about two weeks ago said one user.
Additionally, using a modified version of Spotify violates the Terms of Service and may result in severe penalties, such as permanently blocking your email address or phone number.
Some solutions to explore?
Since these modified versions became unusable, many people are looking for alternatives supposedly capable of bypass the block. However, malicious actors are taking advantage of this situation to spread viruses, disguised as modified Spotify apps, that can exploit users’ personal data or damage their devices.
Beware ⚠️
Spotify Mod APK – version number 8.10.9.722 has hidden Trojans inside it.
If anyone has been using this version since the recent ban on older apks, kindly delete.
Hackers may retrieve your personal information and render your device useless.
— Joe Goldberg 🧊🔥 (@joegoldberg411) November 27, 2024
For lovers of modified versions, an alternative suggested by u/suvendu009 consists of using a server UK-based VPN. Here is the procedure to follow:
- Connect to a VPN server located in the United Kingdom.
- Open Spotify via this lien.
- Change the region in the settings to UK, save the changes and close the app.
- Keep the VPN active while using it.
On the other hand, for those wishing to migrate, services exist to export your playlists to other platforms such as Apple Music, Deezer or SoundCloud.
