Why does Pandora keep starting by itself on my Android?

General Discussion
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I’ve been having a frustrating issue with the Pandora app on my Android device. It seems to start playing music automatically without me doing anything! It’s especially annoying when I’m at work or in a meeting. Here are some details about the problem:

Scenarios I’ve Noticed

  • During Charging: The app sometimes starts playing when I connect my phone to the charger.
  • After Phone Powers On: Occasionally, it starts playing music right after I turn on the phone.

Possible Causes

Based on what I’ve gathered, there could be several reasons for this:

  • Bluetooth Connection: If my phone connects to a Bluetooth device (like my car or headphones), that could trigger Pandora to start playing.
  • App Settings: There might be a setting in Pandora or Android that’s causing this behavior.
  • Background Activity: Other apps may be interfering with Pandora and causing it to start unexpectedly.

Things I’ve Tried

  • Checking Bluetooth: I turned off Bluetooth and the issue still occurs.
  • Restarting the App: Closing Pandora completely does not solve the problem.
  • App Permissions: I reviewed the app permissions but didn’t find anything that stood out.

Seeking Help

Has anyone else experienced this? What steps have you taken to solve the issue? Any help or troubleshooting tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your assistance!

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I’ve had issues with Pandora starting unexpectedly too. Have you checked the app settings? Sometimes there’s an option for autoplay that might be enabled.

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Good idea! Also, try checking the permissions. If it has access to certain functions or apps, it might trigger it unintentionally.

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Do you have any other music apps installed? They might conflict with Pandora and cause it to start playing randomly.

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I do have Spotify. Could that be the issue? I never thought they would conflict.

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It’s possible! Sometimes these apps can interfere with each other. Try uninstalling or disabling one to see if that helps.

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Additionally, check for updates for both apps. An outdated app can cause strange behavior on your device.

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I haven’t updated Pandora in a while. I’ll give that a shot! Thanks!

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Don’t forget to restart your device after making changes. It can resolve lingering issues!

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True! I feel like turning it off and on fixes sooo many problems. :blush:

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It really does! But seriously, also look into your ‘Battery Optimization’ settings. Sometimes, apps can behave strangely when they are optimized.

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I’m just picturing my phone getting a little too comfortable and starting music on its own like, ‘Let’s get this party started!’ :joy:

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Haha! Sounds like something my phone would do. Maybe it secretly wants me to dance.

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Humor aside, if the problem continues, you might want to consider reinstalling the app. It can solve persistent issues.

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I’m starting to think my phone and I just need to sit down and have a chat about our boundaries! :sweat_smile:

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I’ve had a similar issue with Pandora starting itself, especially on my older Android phone. It seems to be more common with specific OS versions. Have you checked if your app is updated?

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Definitely check for updates! I noticed that after updating, the autoplay stopped happening on my Galaxy S10. It’s interesting how OS versions can affect apps.

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My friend had this problem too, and it seems to be related to the background app permissions. Have you tried adjusting those settings? Sometimes features like battery optimization can cause this, too.

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I agree with you, ndavidson! Checking background permissions is essential. Depending on the Android version, some settings might change and cause unexpected behavior with apps like Pandora.

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I love your input here! There are so many variables with Android devices. It’s wild how one feature can work on one device and not on another. Doesn’t it make you appreciate Apple’s simplicity?