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Spotify Media Error Occurred When Adding Podcast

When using Spotifiy and adding a podcast the "Media Error Occurred" error message appears and the device transition back to the watch face. The steps to reproduce are;

Library -> Add music & podcasts -> Podcasts -> <Problematic Podcast Show>

The watch will display the error message and transition to the watch face when the button to select the podcast is pressed. The list of episodes for this podcast are not displayed as the error happens between selecting the podcast and the displaying of available episodes

It is currently happening with 1 of my podcasts but has happened in the past with other podcast shows.

All other podcasts I am subscribed to work without issue and I can add them to my device.

I am using a Forerunner 165.

I have tried all of the usual solutions. Updated the Spotify App in Garmin Connect IQ (currently running version 1.7.2). Logged out, restarted watch, uninstalled and reinstalled the Spotify App, disconnect from WiFi etc

I have two friends who have also stated they have received the same error message.

I have raised a ticket with Spotify with more details here

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • Same issue here. But only for some shows. The workaround I found:

    1. Create a playlist withe the podcast episode you want to play.

    2. You should be able to find it in your garmin spotify app when adding new music. Download works fine.