So, the other day, I was jamming to some tunes on Spotify with my iPhone 13. Then, I hopped on Twitter, and guess what? The app decided to hit pause on my Spotify track.
Totally annoying, right? I wondered if this was a universal issue with all my apps.
Surprisingly, it turned out that Twitter was the sole culprit causing my music to keep stopping. So, I decided to dig into it and, voila, found a simple fix. If you’re facing the same music-pausing dilemma, check out the solution below and keep the good vibes flowing in 2024.
Quick Tech Answer
You can stop Twitter from pausing music by updating Twitter, Spotify, and your phone operating system (Android or iOS). Also, removing “Microphone Access” from Twitter will also fix Twitter Auto Pausing Problems. Additionally, turning on “Reduce Motion” and setting Auto Play to “Never” is a great way to prevent videos from pausing your music app while browsing Twitter.
Tech Shortcut
Why Does Twitter Pause My Music?
Most times, Twitter pauses music because it conflicts with the music app you are using.
This is a bug caused by the Twitter app and not the music application. I have read about Apple Music, Spotify, and classic Music Player users who have experienced this problem in the past.
So, the problem is most likely not Spotify or Apple Music and it’s related to Twitter instead.
It’s like when Twitter auto-refreshes – some bugs are just extremely annoying!
How Can I Stop Twitter From Stopping Music?
After trying out many different fixes, I found three ways to stop Twitter from stopping music:
- Updating your phone OS, Twitter App, and music app usually does the trick, but this doesn’t always work. All apps and firmware must be kept updated in order to avoid bugs in the future.
- Making changes to the Twitter app is the second alternative that we’ll try. I’ll guide you through the whole process, so worry not.
- The last alternative is to check your phone hardware. It is highly unlikely that your phone is causing this problem due to hardware issues, but it’s a problem that we cannot ignore for now.
Either way, I assure you that we are going to find the best way to fix Twitter stopping music on your phone. We have other great Twitter guides (such as fixing “This account is ineligible to run Twitter Ads,” so we always find the solution that works for our readers.
How to Stop Twitter From Pausing Music
First, we are going to go over the solutions that worked for me to fix music pausing when opening Twitter.
The following three fixes consist of updating Twitter, the music app you use, and your phone’s operating system. Continue reading to learn how to stop Twitter from pausing music.
1. Update the Twitter Mobile App
Updating the Twitter Mobile App is the first thing you must do to avoid problems between Twitter and other applications.
New Twitter updates are released periodically, which is why Twitter recommends their users keep the App up to date. This will also solve other issues, such as Twitter DMs not loading for one person.
To update Twitter for iOS, go to the Apple App Store on your iPhone device, search for Twitter, and download the latest update.
To update Twitter for Android, go to the Google Play Store, search for Twitter, and tap the update button. After updating Twitter, move on to the following fix.
2. Update iOS or Android Operating System
It is important to keep your mobile device’s operating system updated as well. To update your iPhone, go to Settings, and look for the “Check for Updates” button.
Android phones are updated automatically overnight, but you can also go to Settings and check if there’s a new version of the Android OS for your phone.
Either way, after updating your phone, make sure to restart it before attempting to open Twitter again.
3. Update Spotify or Apple Music (YouTube, Amazon Music, etc.)
I know that there are other music apps besides Spotify and Apple Music, but statistics show that Spotify is the absolute king of the market, followed by Apple Music.
Therefore, keeping both Apple Music and Spotify updated is also a great way to get rid of music bugs on Twitter. You can update Spotify by looking for the application on your phone’s app store (Google or Apple).
In my personal case, this solution worked for me. A quick Spotify update was enough to prevent Twitter from pausing music on my phone.
Best Way to Stop Twitter From Stopping Music: Deactivate Twitter Microphone Access
I have also found out that the best way to stop Twitter from stopping music is to deactivate microphone access from Twitter.
Now, you might ask, why does Twitter need microphone access either way? Well, some users can upload voice notes on Twitter, but if you don’t use this feature, then removing microphone access is the way to go.
Step 1: Go to Your Phone Settings App (Android and iOS)
Open the Settings App on your phone – it doesn’t matter if you use Android or iOS. After opening the main Settings App on your device, move on to the following step.
Step 2: Look For Twitter and Open It
On the Settings App, locate the Apps List and look for Twitter. Once you find Twitter, open it, and you will access a screen where you can manage Twitter Permissions.
Step 3: Turn Off Microphone Access on Twitter
Find the “Microphone” option on Twitter Permissions, and deactivate it. Simply turn off the Microphone – either way, you will hardly need it while browsing Twitter on the App.
After turning off the microphone, close Twitter, restart the App, and listen to music while browsing through your timeline. From now on, music should not stop when you use Twitter!
How to Stop Twitter Videos and GIFs From Stopping Music
Another common problem that Twitter users face is music stopping when they reproduce videos and GIFs.
When you play a video on Twitter while listening to music, the music app will give priority to the Twitter audio source.
But GIFs have no sound whatsoever, so how do we fix it? The solution is simple – this is how you stop Twitter videos and GIFs from stopping music.
1. Turn On “Reduce Motion” on Twitter
In this case, we are going to turn on a feature that “reduces motion” on Twitter. By turning on Reduce Motion, videos and GIFs will not automatically play, which will prevent Twitter from pausing music on your phone.
- Open the Twitter Mobile App on your phone, and go to Settings.
- On Settings, look for the “Accessibility” screen.
- Then, locate “Reduce Motion” and toggle on the switch that appears there. Restart Twitter, launch it again, and the bug should disappear now.
2. Set Video Autoplayer to “Never” on Twitter
Has it happened to you that videos automatically reproduce on Twitter even if you don’t want to? This happens due to Auto Play on Twitter.
To turn off Auto Play, do the following:
- Open Twitter, go to Settings, and select “Accessibility.”
- Look for the Video Autoplayer option, and tap on it.
- Change Autoplayer to “Never.” From now on, Twitter will not auto play videos or GIFs unless you manually press the multimedia file. This way, the audio of the videos will not interfere with the music you are listening to.
Tech Recap: How to Stop Music Pausing on Twitter
I totally get the frustration of having your music interrupted by Twitter. Whether you’re vibing to Taylor Swift, Drake, or BTS (by the way, check out those awesome Kpop Twitter Bios), you want a smooth listening experience.
Thankfully, the fixes mentioned above should help you bid farewell to those pesky music-pausing issues on Twitter. If you ever need more tailored assistance, just head to Mobile Wireless Trend’s Contact Page and drop us a message. Happy listening!
Techies Also Ask
Can You Play Music While on Twitter?
Yes, you can play music while on Twitter! In theory, the music app should not have any problem browsing Twitter while you listen to songs. However, bugs and technical issues can appear, which is why we address them in this guide.
Why Does Spotify Music Stop When I Open Twitter?
The most common reason behind “Spotify Music Stopping” after opening Twitter is that Spotify detects other audio sources. If you play a video or audio on Twitter, Spotify will stop reproducing the track to prioritize the audio of the multimedia content on Twitter. This was first noticed by Spotify users a while ago, but you can easily fix it by following this guide.