Many Italian Spotify users have started reporting Problems in accessing the app which make it impossible to reproduce and listen to music on the platform, in particular for the modified versions – or better to say “cracks” – of the famous streaming music app. The “Spotify Down”started the March 3 with numerous reports on the portal Downdetector And on the main social networks, it would suggest that the platform has started a targeted intervention to counter piracy.
The most accredited hypotheses speak of the use of A/B tests to evaluate new security measures or the implementation of the Play Integrity API of Googlea system that verifies the authenticity of applications and devices. It is also likely that Spotify has modified the app codemaking the use of altered versions more complex. Some groups that distribute these “mods” have confirmed the difficulties in issuing functioning updates, and users have found widespread blocks. The Spotify team, at least at the time of writing this article, has not yet issued official statements about it.
The most popular (legal) alternatives in Sotify are Spotify Free, Amazon Music Free, YouTube Music Free and Apple Music.
The possible reasons related to the block of Spotify Mod
The modified versions of Spotify, known as Spotify modallow access for free to functionality reserved for premium users, such as reproduction without advertising, the possibility of unlimited the songs unlimited, listening in high quality, etc. These mods are distributed in format Apk (Android Package), which allows manual installation on devices Android 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. These practices, needless to say, violate the terms of service, can lead to the blocking of the account and could also contain malicious code.
But what are the Possible reasons behind the block of spatify crack? The main hypotheses are basically three:
- A/B tests conducted by Spotify: It is a method commonly used by Tech companies to evaluate the effectiveness of new features or security measures. In this case, Italy could be one of the selected regions to experiment with new tools against piracy. A/B tests work by distributing different versions of the app to random groups of users and analyzing reactions. If a test includes a new MOD detection system, it is possible that many users are suddenly unable to use the modified version.
- Use of the Play Integrity API: It is a security system conceived by Google that allows applications to check if they are “turning” on an authentic device and with an official version of the app. If Spotify had integrated this bees, the unauthorized versions of his app would automatically detect by preventing its execution.
- Changes to the Spotify app code: It is the most accredited hypothesis and, according to this, Spotify would have made changes to the code of his app to put the sticks between the wheels to the creators of Mod. According to some experts in the sector, the patches used to unlock the functions available in Spotify Premium have been repositioned or removed, making previous cracking techniques ineffective.
The groups that distribute these modified versions are facing ever greater difficulties in releasing functioning updates. In several discords and specialized forums, some teams have declared that the restrictions introduced by Spotify have made many of the most popular mods unusable. This is explained by the wave of reports by users who, from evening to morning, have no longer managed to make use of their beloved version cracked of Spotify.
Legal alternatives to Spotify Premium
For those looking for legal alternatives, there are different Options to listen to music for free Without violating the terms of any streaming service.
- Spotify Free: Spotify’s free version allows you to access the entire musical catalog, but with some restrictions. Among the various, it is not possible to download the songs for listening offline and the reproduction is interspersed with advertisements. Furthermore, on mobile devices, the listening mode is mainly random. Those who have never tried the Premium plan, however, can take advantage of a free test period that varies from 1 to 3 monthsdepending on the promotions available.
- Amazon Music Prime: Amazon Prime subscribers can access 100 million songs without advertising and download some playlists for offline listening. This service is included in the Prime subscription, which has a period of Free 30 -day trial (then it costs 49.90 euros/year or 4.99 euros/month). For those who have no first, it also exists Amazon Music Freea completely free version that presents advertising, a lower audio quality and a limited catalog to the available playlists only.
- YouTube Music Free: This platform stands out for the wide availability of content, including music videos, remixes and unofficial songs. The free version allows you to listen to music with advertising interruptions and without the possibility of downloading content. In addition, one of the main limits is the impossibility of reproducing music in the background: if you leave the app, the reproduction is stopped. To overcome these restrictions, YouTube Music offers a premium plan starting from 10.99 euros per monthwith 1 month of free trial.
- Apple Music (Trial): Unlike other platforms, Apple Music does not include a completely free plan, but offers new users the opportunity to test the service for 1 month without costs (and for those who purchase a new Apple device is offered the service in free test for 3 months). After the free trial, the subscription to the service starts from 10.99 euros per month.
