All MP3 files are opening in Spotify app.

[PAB123]

I have downloaded and purchased some MP3 files and no matter what I try, they are defaulting to Spotify to open them. I don't have a paid Spotify account so I keep getting an error message when attempting to listen to them.  I tried going into settings for the Spotify app but there is no place to change the setting. Help please!!! 

[Obsydian]

Do you have any other music player installed, say Samsung?

[Obsydian]

Spotify does let you add local music also, but you have to give it permission to do so.

[PAB123]

If I delete the Spotify app the files open fine, but again go right back to Spotify as default if I readd it. Spotify gives an error message because I don't have a paid account and will not allow me to open the files

[PAB123]

Not getting anything but an error message stating I need a paid account to open the files 

[lance78]

Could you try settings apps permission manager music and audio and removing Spotify . If Spotify is in the allowed section, click Spotify, and then click don't allow

[PAB123]

Didn't do anything, still opening in Spotify 

[lance78]

Where did you by the mp3s from

[lance78]

If they work with Spotify not installed I would just leave it uninstall and use samaung music if you want a link to an app I use TubeMate I've used for years

[AndrewL]

@PAB123: Please try swiping up from your Home screen > Samsung (folder) > My Files > Audio files > Press and hold on one of the MP3 files > More > Open with > Choose an alternative media player > Select 'Always' to set it as the default option. If a suitable media player isn't listed, explore your options via the Google Play Store. Let me know how you get on.