# Universal Spotify Ad Blocking Guide for All Devices

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/universal-spotify-ad-blocking-guide-for-all-devices/306088>\
**Category:** Tutorials & Methods\
**Tags:** hacking, freebies, tips-tricks\
**Created:** [June 6, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/universal-spotify-ad-blocking-guide-for-all-devices/306088 "2025-06-06T05:34:31Z")\
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### Short Introduction

This is the ultimate method to block all ads on Spotify across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and browsers using trusted open-source tools. It ensures ad-free listening without paying for Premium.

### Simplified One-Line Flowchart

- Pick your device ➔ Choose the best tool (SpotX, Spicetify, XManager, etc.) ➔ Follow install steps ➔ Enjoy Spotify with no ads

### Easy Step-by-Step Method

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**🖥 Windows (Best: SpotX or BlockTheSpot)**

**Step 1: Choose one of the tools**

- [SpotX for Windows](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX)
- [BlockTheSpot](https://github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot)

**Step 2: Follow the GitHub install guide**

- Disable Spotify auto-updates after setup for best results.

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**🍎 Mac (Best: SpotX for Mac)**

**Step 1: Run the SpotX Mac script**

- [SpotX for Mac GitHub](https://github.com/SpotX-CLI/SpotX-Mac)

**Alternative:**

- Install AdGuard for Mac from [cmacked.com](https://cmacked.com/adguard/?download=links)
- Add Spotify to filtered apps in AdGuard → Enjoy ad-free playback (Note: May not work after sleep mode)

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**🐧 Linux (Best: SpotX Linux)**

**Step 1: Use SpotX or Spicetify for Linux**

- [SpotX Linux](https://github.com/SpotX-CLI/SpotX-Linux)
- [Spicetify](https://spicetify.app/docs/advanced-usage/installation#linux-and-macos)

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**📱 Android (Best: XManager)**

**Step 1: Download and install XManager**

- [XManager GitHub](https://github.com/xManager-v2/xManager-Spotify)

**Step 2: Choose latest modded version inside app (e.g. ARMv8)**

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**📱 iOS (Jailbroken: Spotilife | Non-Jailbroken: AltStore or TrollStore)**

**Step 1: For Jailbroken Devices**

- Add Spotilife repo: [julioverne’s repo](https://julio.hackyouriphone.org/)
- Downgrade Spotify using AppStore++

**Step 2: For Non-Jailbroken Devices**

- Install [AltStore](https://altstore.io)
- Download IPA: [Spotify Spotilife IPA](https://www.mediafire.com/file/zrnhqvrfi791dac/Spotify-8.5.60_Spotilife-1.8-Revised.ipa/file)
- Sideload via AltStore or try [TrollStore](https://github.com/opa334/TrollStore)

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**🌐 Browser (Best: uBlock Origin)**

**Step 1: Install adblocker extension**

- [uBlock Origin for Chrome/Firefox](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock)

**Optional: For Safari**

- [AdGuard for Safari](https://apps.apple.com/app/adguard-for-safari/id1440147259)

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### Quick Tips (Optional)

- Use Spicetify for full theme customization and extra features: [Spicetify](https://spicetify.app/docs/advanced-usage/installation)
- Downgrade Spotify version if any mod stops working.

### Important Notes

- Avoid random Spotify mod APKs from unverified sources—they may be malware.
- Disable Spotify auto-updates to maintain ad-blocking on desktop.
- AltStore apps on iOS expire after 7 days unless you have a paid developer account.
- Use Bluetooth streaming from a patched phone to smart speakers for ad-free experience.
- Some solutions (e.g. AdGuard) may occasionally fail—SpotX is the most reliable desktop fix.