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October 2, 2020

Why are my favourite tracks on Deezer are not downloading?

  • October 2, 2020
  • 53 replies
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Not downloading*

 

Hi all! I recently added a couple of tracks to favourites, but alas, they aren't downloading. Never happened before.

 

Before you ask:

- Yes, I am on, WiFi and it's working.

- Yes, I have the download toggle switched to green.

- It doesn't download on cellular either. 

- Yes, I have enough storage space on my device. 

- Smart cache is > than Deezer files size. 

 

I would rather refrain from cleaning the cache completely, as it will take me hours to download everything again. 

 

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and workarounds, I really appreciate it! 

 

53 replies

Yula
Deezer Staff
Deezer Staff
November 22, 2022

Hey @emat, then on Android, go on settings and choose your preferred storage location :) 

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Rising Star
November 22, 2022

@Yula, my issue is that Deezer starts to download my favorites but hangs and stops after a while.  Here are the steps that I’ve taken SEVERAL times and get the same result every time.

  • Uninstall Deezer
  • Format SD card to ensure previous files don’t cause any issues
  • Re-install Deezer
  • Load the deezer app, sign in, setup audio streaming quality and download quality to HIFI
  • Change download storage location to SD card
  • Go to my favorites (with approximately 5500 songs) and select “Download”
  • After a few minutes, the download starts
  • Leave Deezer app open, plug in the tablet so that the download can complete
  • Songs start to download, but very slowly (not an internet issue, I have Fibe500 internet with speeds of about 200-300mbs on the tablet)
  • Somewhere between 1 to 2 days, the Deezer app will stop downloading songs
  • I will attempt to re-initiate the download by clearing the cache, restarting Deezer, restarting the tablet…  Nothing seems to work…

 

As mentioned before, if I try the same thing with Apple Music on the same device, it will successfully synchronize 5500 songs to the SD card in lossless quality in less than a day.  I prefer Deezer over Apple Music, but I would like to be able to synchronize my favorites to play offline.

Roadie
March 30, 2023

Hello i have the same problem, how can i solve it? 

Yula
Deezer Staff
Deezer Staff
April 5, 2023

Hello, @emat I think the problem is that your are trying to download too much music. 

Could you try and download a smaller playlist?

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Rising Star
April 5, 2023

@Yula A smaller playlist works fine.  I’m aware that I’m trying to download many songs, but keep in mind that Apple Music and Spotify can both do this flawlessly in a very short amount of time.

Roadie
August 13, 2023

Hey there! It looks like you've tried a lot already. If your favorite tracks aren't downloading on Deezer, try these:

  1. Update the app.
  2. Restart the app or your device.
  3. Toggle airplane mode.
  4. Log out and back in.
  5. Test on a different network.
  6. Contact Deezer support if needed.

If nothing works, you might need to consider cleaning the cache as a last option. It's a trade-off between inconvenience and frustration. Tech hiccups happen, but hopefully, one of these steps helps you out. Good luck and keep jamming to your tunes! 

Guitar Hero
September 15, 2023

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with downloading your favorite tracks on Deezer. While I cannot directly interact with Deezer's servers or troubleshoot your specific situation, I can offer some general advice and suggestions that might help:

  1. Check Your Subscription: Ensure that you have an active premium subscription on Deezer. Downloading tracks may be limited or unavailable on free accounts.

  2. Internet Connection: Make sure you have a stable and strong internet connection while attempting to download tracks. Poor connectivity can cause download failures.

  3. Storage Space: Ensure that you have enough storage space available on your device to accommodate the downloaded tracks. If your device's storage is full, it may prevent downloads.

  4. Deezer App Version: Make sure you're using the latest version of the Deezer app. Outdated apps can sometimes have compatibility issues.

  5. Download Limits: Some streaming services, including Deezer, may have limitations on the number of tracks or playlists you can download for offline listening. Check if you've reached any download limits.

  6. Offline Mode: Ensure that you're in offline mode when attempting to access your downloaded tracks. Some apps require you to switch to offline mode to access downloaded content.

  7. Device Compatibility: Ensure that your device is compatible with Deezer's download feature. Not all devices or operating systems may support offline downloads.

  8. Clear Cache and Data: If you continue to experience issues, you can try clearing the cache and data of the Deezer app and then log in again.

  9. Contact Deezer Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to Deezer's customer support for specific assistance with your account and device.

One Hit Wonder
October 19, 2023

Hello, 

 

 

 

When I add a song to my playlist or favourites, they do not automatically download despite auto download being switched on. 

I've cleared the cache, reinstalled the app, in which case it loads all the songs. But as soon as I add new ones, they are not loaded. I've seen this problem with many people, are there any workarounds / solutions? I don't want to clear the cache every time

Leonídia.Deezer
Community Manager
Community Manager
October 24, 2023

Hi @Heligh, thanks for sharing your experience and tips.

We know there are some bugs with listen content download mainly on Android devices, and just to let you know that we are working on a better UX in the coming months

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

 

Guitar Hero
November 16, 2023

Force closing the app and reopening it will trigger the new downloads rather it's your favorites or just albums in general.  This has been an issue for sometime along with the slow downloads.  I hope this helps everyone and if it's already been posted my apologies for the duplicate.