Key Takeaways
To fix a Spotify login error 408, ensure your login details are correct, reboot your phone, update your phone’s operating system, update your Spotify app, clear Spotify cache, or uninstall and reinstall Spotify.
Getting a “Login failed, Error: 409” message while trying to sign in to your Spotify account? Various items can cause this error, including incorrect login details. We’ll show you how to fix the issue on your iPhone or Android phone, so you can enjoy your favorite music. Let’s get started.
Why Am I Getting Login Error 409?
Spotify displays a login error 409 when you enter your login details and select the button to sign in to your account. Instead of letting you access your account, the app throws an error message and prevents you from getting into your account.
1. Check Your Spotify Login Details
One reason you get a login error on Spotify is that your login details are incorrect. You may have typed your username, password, or both items incorrectly, and the app doesn’t let you log in.
In this case, make sure caps lock isn’t on, and make sure you’re typing the correct login credentials. One way to verify that is to try to sign in to your account on Spotify’s web or desktop version. If you can log in there successfully, it means your typing isn’t the problem. In this case, follow the other troubleshooting tips below.
If your logins are incorrect, reset your Spotify password and use the new password to sign in to your account.
2. Restart Your iPhone or Android Phone
If your login issue persists, your iPhone or Android phone may have a minor glitch. Such glitches sometimes affect your apps’ various functionalities. In this case, turn off your phone and then turn it back on to possibly fix those minor problems.
To restart an iPhone X or later, press and hold down Volume Up+Side or Volume Down+Side. Drag the slider to turn off your phone. Then, turn on the phone by pressing and holding down the Side button.
If you’re on an Android phone, press and hold down the Power button and choose “Restart.”
When your phone turns on, launch Spotify and try to log in to your account.
3. Update Your iOS or Android Version
A bug in your phone’s operating system can sometimes cause your installed apps to malfunction. Your Spotify login error 409 may be the result of a phone bug. In this case, try to fix those bugs by updating your phone’s operating system (OS).
Newer OS versions often have patches for existing system bugs, letting you rid your phone of any annoyances.
To update an iPhone, head into Settings> General> Software Update. There, tap “Download and Install” or “Install Now,” depending on whether your phone has downloaded the update or not.
If you’re an Android user, navigate to Settings> Software Update> Download and Install. Let your phone check for updates. Then, install the available updates by tapping “Install Now.”
When your phone is updated, launch Spotify and try to sign in to your account.
4. Update the Spotify App on Your Smartphone
Spotify’s app bugs can also prevent you from signing in to your account. In this case, update your app version to possibly fix your issues.
On an iPhone, open App Store and access the “Updates” tab. Here, next to “Spotify,” tap “Update” to update the app.
If you’re an Android user, launch Google Play Store on your phone, find “Spotify”, and tap “Update.”
Launch the updated app and sign in to your account.
5. Clear Spotify’s App Cache
Spotify caches various files to improve your app usage experience. When you get a login or another error in the app, it’s worth clearing these cache files. That’s because these files may have become corrupted, causing the app to produce random issues.
Clearing Spotify’s cache doesn’t delete your account data. Your app will rebuild these files as you use it. Also, note that you can clear this app data only on an Android phone. The iPhone doesn’t allow you to do that; you’ll have to reinstall the app to delete the app’s cached data on an iPhone.
To begin clearing your app’s cached data, on your Android phone, head into Settings> Apps> Spotify. Tap “Storage” and choose “Clear Cache.”
When your app cache is cleared, launch Spotify and log in to your account.
6. Remove and Reinstall Spotify on Your Phone
If your login error 409 still isn’t resolved, your app’s core files may have a problem. In this case, delete the app from your phone and then reinstall it. This removes all the app files (some of which may be faulty), and brings new files.
To do that on an Android phone, open your phone’s app drawer and find Spotify. Tap and hold on the app, choose “Uninstall,” and select “OK.” Then, reinstall the app by opening Google Play Store, finding “Spotify”, and tapping “Install.”
On an iPhone, tap and hold on Spotify on your phone’s home screen and select Remove App> Delete App in the menu. Then, launch App Store, find “Spotify”, and tap the download icon to reinstall the app.
Launch the newly-installed app on your phone and try to sign in to your account.
And those are some ways to overcome a login error in the Spotify app on your iPhone or Android device. We hope the guide helps you out.