Fixed: Cannot Use Spotify, Current Scene Is Blocked

“Cannot use Spotify because the current scene is blocked” is an error on Samsung devices due to the Game Launcher blocking the application. You can fix this by disabling the game launcher and adding Spotify to the list of allowed applications.

Key Takeaways

• This error message appears specific to Samsung Galaxy devices with the Samsung Game Launcher feature enabled.
• When the Samsung Game Launcher is enabled, it may consider apps like Spotify distracting from the gaming experience and block them.
• To fix the error, disable the Samsung Game Launcher or add Spotify to the list of allowed apps within the Game Launcher settings.

Why Does The Error Happen?

As far as we know, this error message is not a common issue experienced by Spotify users on other devices or platforms, such as iOS or Android devices that do not have the Samsung Game Launcher feature.

This error message “Cannot use Spotify because the current scene is a blocked scene” occurs on specific Samsung Galaxy devices when using the Spotify app in conjunction with the Samsung Game Launcher feature. The Samsung Game Launcher is designed to optimize the gaming experience on Samsung Galaxy devices by blocking notifications, optimizing performance, and providing other features.

When the Samsung Game Launcher is enabled, it may consider apps like Spotify distracting from the gaming experience and block them. This can result in an error message appearing when trying to use Spotify. You can either disable the Samsung Game Launcher feature or add Spotify to the list of allowed apps within the Game Launcher settings to resolve this issue.

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How Do You Fix This Error?

There are many straightforward fixes; however, before getting into that, we must advise you to restart your device and application since this makes a huge difference. If you’ve done that, then you may proceed to the following fixes:

1. Disable Samsung Game Launcher
2. Add Spotify To The Game Launcher Allowed Apps
3. Clear Cache And Data Of The Spotify App
4. Update your device and the Spotify app
5. Reset Your Device

Disable Samsung Game Launcher

By far the most effective fix in our testing, to disable the Samsung Game Launcher feature on your Samsung Galaxy device, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Advanced Features.”

   

3. Look for the “Game Launcher” option and tap on it.

   

4. Toggle the switch to the off position to disable the Game Launcher feature.

Alternatively, you can disable the Game Launcher feature by going to the Game Launcher app on your device and tapping the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Select “Settings,” then toggle the switch next to “Game Launcher” to the off position.

Once you have disabled the Samsung Game Launcher feature, you can use the Spotify app without encountering the error message.

Add Spotify To The Game Launcher Allowed Apps

Once again, our testing proved fruitful on this one. To add Spotify to the list of allowed apps in the Samsung Game Launcher, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Game Launcher app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Go to “Games.”
3. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Look for the “Add apps” option and tap on it.
5. Search for “Spotify” and tap on it to add it to the list of allowed apps.

Once you have added Spotify to the list of allowed apps in the Samsung Game Launcher, you should be able to use the Spotify app.

Clear Cache And Data Of The Spotify App

To clear the cache for the Spotify app on an Android device, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and select “Apps & notifications” (or “Applications”).
3. Find and select the Spotify app from the list of installed apps.
4. Tap on “Storage & cache” (or “Storage”).
5. Tap on “Clear cache” and confirm the action.

   

Once you have cleared the cache for the Spotify app, any temporary files that may have been causing issues should be removed. If the problem persists, you may also want to try clearing the app data or reinstalling the app.

Update Your Device And The Spotify App

To update the Spotify app on your Android device, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the three-line menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Select “My apps & games” from the dropdown menu.
4. Look for the “Updates” tab and locate the Spotify app in the list of available updates.
5. Tap the “Update” button next to the Spotify app to download and install the latest version.

   

Alternatively, you can search for “Spotify” in the Google Play Store and tap the “Update” button if it’s available.

Once the latest version of the Spotify app has been installed, any bugs or issues present in the previous version may be resolved.

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Reset Your Device

Resetting your Samsung Galaxy device to its factory settings will erase all data and settings on the device, so be sure to back up your important data before proceeding. Here’s how to reset your Samsung Galaxy device:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “About Phone.”

   

3. Tap on “Reset” or “Backup and reset” (depending on your device model).

   

4. Select “Factory data reset.”

   

5. Review the information on the screen and then tap on “Reset.”
6. If prompted, enter your device’s PIN, password, or pattern.
7. Tap on “Delete all” to confirm the action.

Your device will now reset to its factory settings. Once the reset process is complete, you must set up your device again as if it were new. This includes signing in with your Google account, setting up Wi-Fi and mobile data connections, and downloading necessary apps.

Bonus Fix!

An error message like “Cannot use Spotify because the current scene is blocked” on your Samsung Galaxy device may be caused by a conflict with the Samsung Game Launcher or other system settings. If none of the troubleshooting steps we’ve discussed has resolved the issue, one alternative solution is to use another music player instead of Spotify.

There are many other music player apps available on the Google Play Store that you can try, such as Google Play Music, Amazon Music, or Apple Music. You can search for and download any music player app you prefer, then set it as your default music player on your device. You can still listen to music on your device without encountering the error message.

Hopefully, this solved your “Cannot Use Spotify Because The Current Scene Is A Blocked Scene” issue. If you’re still here and your case has not been resolved, it’s very plausible that you might be suffering from another matter altogether. Here’s a list of articles to start your diagnosis from:

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