2024-11-28 13:52:00
O Spotifythe world’s largest music streaming platform, has declared war on modded apps, known for offering paid features for free. The company made changes to the API, limiting access exclusively to the official application, which resulted in the suspension of pirated versions, such as Modified Spotify. The decision generated uproar on social media.
What you need to know:
- More than 40 thousand users reported problems with Spotify on the Downdetector website.
- Modified apps now show errors like “This playlist is empty”.
- Mod users may lose access to Spotify Wrapped 2024 and until they are banned.
What happened?
In recent days, users of pirated Spotify applications have been surprised by error messages and the inability to access music. This is happening because Spotify has changed its technical structure to ensure that only the official app can access online streaming services. The change directly affects the functioning of versions such as Spotify mod.apk which are used to unlock premium features of the application at no cost.
Spotify is monitoring accounts that used these apps and may issue punishments, including permanent bans. The company is preparing for the Spotify Wrappedan annual event that generates great engagement on the platform, and with this the streaming service took advantage of the moment to reinforce its anti-piracy policy.
This year contained multitudes. So will your Wrapped. Coming Soon. #SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/Po2764Ppyv
— Spotify (@Spotify) November 27, 2024
The news did not please users who took to social media to complain. Around 40,000 users also complained about the service on DownDetector, a platform that monitors online services.
For those who used modified applications, the company’s own recommendation is to migrate to the official version.
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What are the potential consequences for users who rely on modded Spotify apps?
## Spotify Cracks Down on Modded Apps, Leaving Users in the Dark
**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Today. Joining us now is tech analyst Sarah Jones to talk about the recent crackdown by music streaming giant Spotify. Sarah, what seems to be happening?
**Sarah Jones:** Spotify has decided to take a hard line against modded, or cracked, versions of their app. These versions often offer premium features for free, but Spotify has made changes to its API – essentially the software that allows apps to communicate – to block access from these unofficial apps. [[2](https://www.oficinadanet.com.br/noticias/spotify-parou-de-funcionar-aplicativos-piratas-spotify-mod-e-spotify-premium-apk/)]
**Host:** So, what does this mean for users who were relying on these cracked apps?
**Sarah Jones:** Currently, many users are seeing error messages, like “This playlist is empty,” and losing access to their saved music.
**Host:** We’ve seen reports online of people expressing frustration.
**Sarah Jones:** Absolutely. Websites like Downdetector reported over 40,000 users experiencing problems with Spotify. It’s created quite a stir on social media. [[2](https://www.oficinadanet.com.br/noticias/spotify-parou-de-funcionar-aplicativos-piratas-spotify-mod-e-spotify-premium-apk/)]
**Host:** What’s Spotify saying about this?
**Sarah Jones:** They haven’t officially commented on the situation, but it’s clear they’re taking a stronger stance against piracy. Some speculate that this move might be related to Spotify Wrapped, the annual end-of-year feature that summarizes users’ listening habits.
**Host:** That’s interesting. So, people who use modded apps might miss out on their Wrapped?
**Sarah Jones:** That’s a possibility. It’s also unclear if Spotify plans to permanently ban users who rely on cracked apps. This situation is still unfolding, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens next.
**Host:** Well, thank you for clarifying this complex issue for us, Sarah. This is definitely a developing story we’ll be keeping our eye on.
