Spotify has taken a stand against piracy. The giant music app, Spotify has taken down many modified versions that allow users to use its features for free. Spotify users from Italy started reporting that the crack for accessing the modified versions of the streaming music app is not working. The crackdown to counter piracy was started on March 3 with numerous reports of Spotify’s intervention.
Many user of the Spotify APK version reported that the premium hack was blocked and that they are no longer operational. However, despite Spotify’s premium crack not working some still continue to work as per some users.
Spotify Premium APKs blocked
Spotify Premium APKs are versions of the official app modified for Android. The Spotify APK provide users with the same features as a Spotify Premium subscription. They allow access to ads free music, songs of choice and download music. An APK is a type of file created for Android devices that can be installed without having to go through Google Play, thus allowing you user to bypass its controls.
Why is Spotify premium hack blocked?
The reason why the Spotify crack not working could be anything from it being an important revenue stream to code modification or violation of its user terms.
Important revenue stream
Spotify’s revenue from subscriptions is around 88% that is around $13.819B from the total revenue of $15.673B in 2024.
Modification of code
It is also likely that Spotify has modified the app codemaking. Some groups that distribute these “mods” have confirmed the difficulties in issuing functioning updates, and users have found widespread blocks.
Violation of terms
Spotify modallow access for free is functionality reserved for premium users. These Spotify mods are distributed in format APK (Android Package), which allows manual installation on devices without switching from Play Store. To work, many of these cracked apps take advantage of changes to the original Spotify code, disabling the restrictions imposed by the platform violating the terms of service. It could also contain malicious code.
Free alternative apps to Spotify Premium
There are free alternatives to Spotify Premium for those facing mod ban. There are different options to listen to music without worrying about violating the terms of any streaming service.
Spotify Free
The free version of Spotify allows access to the entire musical catalog, with some restrictions.
Trial Apple Music
Though Apple Music does not have a completely free plan, it does offer a 3-month trial for free on purchase of any new Apple device. After the free trial, the subscription to the service starts from $10.99 per month.
Amazon Prime Music
With an Amazon Prime subscription, the users get access to around 100 million ads free songs and download some playlists. The Prime membership which has a period of free 30 -day trial.
Free YouTube Music
Youtube has wide variety of content available that includes music videos, remixes, unofficial songs, new releases, etc.
