[SOLVED] Why Does My Music Keep Stopping on My Android

Part 1: Why Does Music Keep Stopping/Pausing on Android?

If you're wondering at the this question-Why does my music keep pausing Samsung S 10/9/8? This section will give you an answer.

• Running out of memory

  If you are running out of your memory space on your phone, music apps will close down as they simply do not have the space to save temporary cahce files.

• Internet connection

  If there is an issue with your Internet connection, the live music streaming apps will not work. It is simply because they cannot connect to the music servers to fetch music for you.

• Certain apps disrupt the music playing

  If there are some apps interfering with the workings of your music apps, the music will keep stopping on your device.

• Outdated cache or temporary files

  If the app has accumulated a large number of cache files, these files may be causing the music app not to work properly.

• Enabled power saving mode

  If you have the power saving mode turned on, your music apps might stop playing and even close automatically in order to save battery because of battery saver algorithms.

• System flaws

  If the issue has only surfaced after updating your device to the latest Android version, it could be a system issue.

8 Basic Ways to Fix Music Keep Stopping/Pausing On Android

Now you know why the music keeps stopping on Android. Fixing the broken music system is pretty easy and the following are the ways to do it.

Way 1. Restart the Music App

The first thing to do is to restart the app on your device. This can be done by first fully closing the app and then relaunching it from your app drawer.

Way 2. Perform a Soft Reset

A soft reset helps remove minor glitches and issues from your device. This can be done by pressing and holding down the Power button and selecting the Restart option.

Way 3. Check Internet Connection

Music streaming apps require a stable and strong internet connection to effectively stream music tracks. If there is an issue with your internet connection, music will keep buffering, pausing, or even not playing when you are trying to play it. So ensure that your device is connected to an active mobile network or Wi-Fi.

If you are using a mobile network, confirm that the Music apps are allowed to use Mobile network. If you are not sure, go to Settings on your device and tap Apps. Scroll down to find the music app you are trying to use. Once selected, tap Mobile usage and toggle on the "Allow background data usage" and "Allow data usage while Data saver is on" options.

If your Mobile network speed is slow, switch to an active Wi-Fi for Music app connect.

Way 4. Clear App Cache

Clearing the app cache files is a good way to fix the issue and the following shows how to do it.

• Head to Settings > Apps & notifications > [your-music-app] > Storage on your device.

• Tap on the button that says Clear Cache to clear the cache files for your music app.

  

That should fix the Android music pauses randomly issue on your phone.

Way 5. Check the Power Saving Settings

It is advised to keep the power saving mode turned off while using music apps. You can turn it off by following the steps below.

• Head to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver on your phone.

• Tap on the Turn off now button to turn the feature off.

  

Way 6: Reset Network Settings

Resetting network settings should also help you fix the music pauses by itself Android issue.

• Go to Settings > System > Reset options on your device.

• Tap on Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.

  

Way 7. Check If the Music Keeps Stopping in Safe Mode

Safe mode lets you diagnose the issue on your device and helps you find out if an app on your device is interfering with your music apps.

• Tap and hold on the Power off option for a few seconds.

• Tap on OK in the prompt to enter the safe mode.

  

Way 8. Wipe the Cache Partition Using Recovery Mode

Your cache partition may have accumulated a number of files and cleaning it up might fix the issue for you.

• You can use a free program - ReiBoot for Android to enter recover mode with only one click. Connect your phone to your computer. Run ReiBoot for Android and select One-Click to Enter Recovery Mode in the software.

  

• Select Wipe cache partition in the recovery mode.

  

One Click to Fix Music Keeps Stopping/Pausing On Samsung S21/S20/S10/S9/S8/S7

If you want a straightforward way to fix the issue, then it is to use the ReiBoot for Android. The repair feature of the software lets you repair any of your Android devices with the click of a few buttons.

• Download and install the software on your computer. Plug-in your phone to your computer and select Repair Android System in the software.

  

• Click on Repair Now on the following screen.

  

• Enter the details of your phone model and hit Next to download firmware package.

  

• Wait for the firmware to download and when it is done, click on Repair Now.

  

Conclusion

Music pauses by itself Android is one of the common issues people face while listening to music on their Android based devices. If you are one of them, our guide above will help you rectify the issue so you can listen to your favorite tracks without any interruptions. ReiBoot for Android is a highly recommended Android system repair software if you have any Android issues caused by OS error.