Spotify is going on the hunt for mods, these pirated versions of its application allowing you to use Premium features for free on Android.
Spotify // Source : ElR – Frandroid
On Android, platforms like Spotify, Deezer and YouTube are constantly chasing pirated versions of their app, allowing users to access their premium versions by installing a simple .APK.
Spotify has decided to tighten the screw by attacking all these modded versions of its application to prevent piracy of its Premium subscription.
Spotify goes on the hunt for cracked versions
Many users on X (Twitter) and Reddit have reported that their Spotify mod no longer displays any songs or playlists. It therefore seems that the firm has found a solution to prevent the modification of its .APK to circumvent the limitations of its free offer.
The news has obviously inspired its share of memes and other diversions on social networks. But will this be enough to encourage them to pay for the Premium subscription? Nothing is less certain when we observe that Spotify’s free offer is only a shadow of itself: limited number of track skips, imposed random playback and obviously mass advertising.
In addition, Spotify increased its prices last May and may be about to implement a second one. Same story with YouTube Premium which could also do the same for France while the rest of Europe has seen its subscriptions increase substantially.
Beware of malware and viruses
While many users are looking for alternatives, it is strongly advised not to download new mods online.
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
Indeed, malicious users were quick to offer new cracked versions containing malware and other viruses.
However, we can expect pirates to be more inventive in offering new modified versions, as was the case for YouTube after the “end” of Vanced in 2022.
