How to Repeat a Song on SoundCloud on Android App

You found the perfect track. It’s got the beat, the vibe, the “I’m definitely finishing my homework now” energy…
and then SoundCloud dares to end it. Rude. The good news: you can repeat (loop) a song in the SoundCloud
Android appSoundCloud just makes the button a little… shy.

This guide shows you exactly where the repeat/loop option lives on Android, how to repeat one song vs. repeat an
entire playlist, and what to do if the loop button seems to have vanished into the musical abyss. Let’s put your
favorite track on repeat like it owes you money.

The 30-Second Answer: Repeat a Song on SoundCloud (Android)

1. Open SoundCloud and start playing the song you want to repeat.
2. Tap the mini player bar at the bottom to open the full “Now Playing” screen.
3. Tap Next Up / Queue (often a list icon with lines) to open your play queue.
4. Find the Loop/Repeat icon (usually near the top of the queue screen).
5. Tap it:
   • Once to repeat the queue/playlist (repeat all).
   • Twice to repeat the current song (repeat one). You may see a small indicator (like a “1”) depending on your version.

How Repeat Works on SoundCloud Android (So the Button Makes Sense)

On desktop, SoundCloud’s repeat control is fairly obvious. On mobile, SoundCloud ties repeat controls to the
Next Up (also called the play queue) experience. That means:

• If you’re staring at the “Now Playing” screen and thinking, “Where is repeat?” you’re not wrong. It’s often
  not on the main playback row.
• Repeat options show up when you open the queue, where SoundCloud also lets you see what’s coming next and reorder tracks.
• Depending on what you’re listening to (single track, playlist, queue, station/autoplay), you may see different
  repeat behavior.

Translation: SoundCloud didn’t remove repeat. It just hid it behind one extra taplike a secret menu item, except
you’re not getting fries with it.

Step-by-Step: How to Repeat One Song on SoundCloud (Android App)

Step 1: Start the track

Find the song you want and press Play. This can be a track from Search, your Likes, a playlist, or an artist page.

Step 2: Open the full player

Tap the mini player at the bottom of the screen (the bar that shows the song title and play/pause). This expands to the
full “Now Playing” view with artwork and the waveform.

Step 3: Open Next Up (the queue)

Look for the Next Up / Queue buttonoften an icon that resembles a list (stacked lines). Tap it to view your play queue.

Step 4: Turn on Repeat (Loop)

In the queue screen, locate the loop/repeat icon. Then:

• Tap once to loop the queue/playlist (repeat all).
• Tap twice to loop the current track (repeat one).
• Tap again to turn repeat off.

What you should see: The repeat icon typically changes appearance (often highlighted) when active. On some versions, repeating
a single song shows a tiny “1” or a distinct indicator. If you don’t see a “1,” don’t panicwatch for the icon’s
active state and test by letting the song end (or scrubbing near the end).

Quick reality check

To confirm repeat-one is working, drag the playback position close to the end of the track. When it finishes, it should
restart the same song instead of moving forward.

How to Repeat a Playlist or Album on SoundCloud (Android)

If you want a whole playlist to loopperfect for workouts, study sessions, road trips, or pretending you’re in a music video while doing dishes
you’ll use the same repeat control, just with a different mode.

Method: Loop the playlist using Next Up

1. Open the playlist (or album-like collection) you want.
2. Tap Play to start it.
3. Open the full player (tap the mini player at the bottom).
4. Tap Next Up / Queue.
5. Tap the Repeat icon once to loop the playlist/queue.

Tip: If you accidentally tap twice and turn on repeat-one, your playlist won’t move forward (because it will obsessively replay
the current track). Tap again to cycle modes until you get the behavior you want.

Can’t Find the Repeat (Loop) Button? Here’s Whyand How to Fix It

If you feel like the repeat button is playing hide-and-seek, you’re not imagining it. App layouts can shift over time,
and some controls only appear in certain views. Try these fixes in order.

1) Make sure you’re in the queue (Next Up), not just “Now Playing”

The #1 reason people can’t find loop: they never opened the queue screen. Expand the player, then tap the
Next Up list icon. That’s where repeat typically lives.

2) Update the SoundCloud app

If your UI looks different from what you see in guides, an update can help (and it can also fix bugs where controls don’t appear).

1. Open Google Play Store.
2. Tap your profile icon → Manage apps & device.
3. Under updates, find SoundCloud and tap Update.

3) Restart SoundCloud (the simple “have you tried turning it off and on?” move)

Close SoundCloud fully, remove it from Recent Apps, then reopen. Minor playback glitches can make controls act weird.

4) Clear the SoundCloud cache (safe first step)

Cache is temporary storage. Clearing it can fix missing buttons, stuck playback, and random oddness without deleting your account data.

1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
2. Tap Apps (or Applications).
3. Select SoundCloud → Storage.
4. Tap Clear cache.

5) If the app is still glitchy, consider clearing storage (with caution)

Clearing storage (sometimes labeled “Clear data”) resets the app. That can fix deeper issues, but it may log you out and remove
downloaded/offline items in the app. If you use offline listening, be prepared to re-download content after signing back in.

6) Reinstall SoundCloud

Uninstalling and reinstalling can restore missing controls if the app got corrupted during an update or if playback features aren’t loading correctly.
Stick to the official Play Store version to avoid security risks.

Repeat Not Working the Way You Expect? Common Scenarios

Scenario A: “It repeats the playlist, not the one song.”

You likely enabled repeat all. Go back to Next Up and tap the repeat icon again to cycle to repeat one.

Scenario B: “It repeats one song, but I want the playlist to loop.”

You’re on repeat-one. Tap the repeat icon again to switch back to looping the queue/playlist.

Scenario C: “The loop button disappears when I leave the player.”

Some controls only show inside the queue view. Return to Now Playing → Next Up to adjust repeat.

Scenario D: “My queue is empty, so repeat feels useless.”

If you started from a single track page, your queue might contain just that track (or it may build a station afterward).
Try adding a few tracks to a playlist or starting playback from a playlist so the queue has structure.

Pro Tips for Better “Repeat Life” on SoundCloud Android

Create a “One-Track Playlist” for the cleanest loop

If you want a song to loop without the app trying to guide you into “more like this,” create a playlist named something like
Loop This, add the track, and play the playlist. Then use repeat-one or repeat-all depending on your mood.

Use repeat strategically for practice and productivity

• Musicians: loop a tricky section while you learn timing and phrasing.
• Dancers: loop a track while you drill a routine until your feet stop filing complaints.
• Students: loop low-distraction background tracks to keep your focus steady.
• Creators: loop beats while writing, editing, or building a project.

Offline listening changes the “repeat” experience (if you subscribe)

If you use SoundCloud’s offline listening features, repeating can feel smoother because playback isn’t depending on a shaky connection.
Just remember: offline playback and downloads depend on your subscription and settings, and you may need to refresh content after changes.

Quick Etiquette Note: Support the Artists You’re Repeating

SoundCloud is one of the best places to discover independent artists, remixes, DJ sets, and niche genres that don’t always get love elsewhere.
If you’re looping a track all day, consider following the artist, liking the track, reposting, or leaving a positive comment. It’s a small move that
actually helps creators.

Conclusion

To repeat a song on SoundCloud’s Android app, open the full player, tap Next Up (the queue), and use the loop icon to switch between
repeat-all and repeat-one. If you can’t find the button, it’s usually because you’re not in the queue viewor your app needs an update.
And if the loop option still refuses to show up, a quick cache clear or reinstall typically gets things back on track.

Now go forth and loop responsibly. (Or don’t. I’m not your music supervisor.)

Extra: Real-World “Repeat” Experiences (Because This Button Has a Personality)

Repeating a song sounds simpleuntil you’re trying to do it in real life, on a real phone, with real distractions (like notifications, low battery,
and your friend sending you 14 memes in a row). Here are a few everyday situations where the SoundCloud repeat feature becomes oddly important.

1) The “One More Time” Workout Loop

You know that moment when a track hits the perfect tempo and suddenly you’re running faster than your motivation should allow? That’s when repeat-one
is a fitness tool. People often loop a single hype song during sprints or a final set because the predictability helps: same beat, same energy, fewer
excuses. The trick is turning on repeat-one before you’re out of breath, because trying to hunt down Next Up while doing cardio is a sport of its own.

2) The Study Session That Needs “Background but Not Distracting”

Some listeners loop instrumental trackslo-fi, ambient, soft electronicso their brain stays in a steady rhythm. A playlist can work, but a single
track on repeat is sometimes better because nothing “new” shows up to steal attention. It’s like putting your mind in a comfy chair and telling it,
“We live here now.” If you notice your focus breaking every time a song changes, repeat-one can be the simplest fix.

3) The Musician’s “Waveform Scrub” Practice Routine

A lot of musicians and producers use SoundCloud for reference tracks, demos, and DJ sets. Looping helps when you’re learning a riff, mapping a chord
progression, or trying to catch a subtle transition. The repeat feature pairs nicely with quick scrubbing: you can jump near the end of a phrase,
let it play through, and hear the timing again without touching anything. It’s not glamorous, but it’s how “I can’t play this part” becomes “wait,
I can actually play this part.”

4) The Dancer’s “Eight-Count Until It’s In Your Bones” Method

Dancers often loop the same section repeatedly to lock in counts. On SoundCloud, that might mean repeating the whole track while practicing, then
using scrubbing to restart the chorus. Repeat-all is handy if you’re working through a set list; repeat-one is better when you’re drilling one song
until the choreography stops feeling like a math test.

5) The “I’m Falling Asleep but I Don’t Want a Surprise Track” Problem

Some people fall asleep to familiar audiosoft mixes, calming tracks, or gentle DJ sets. The problem with letting the app pick “what’s next” is that
the next track might be louder, faster, or just… not the vibe. Looping a single calm track prevents those sudden mood jumps. It’s like putting a
“Do Not Disturb” sign on your music.

6) The Party Host Who Needs the Vibe to Stay Consistent

When you’re playing music in the background at a small hangout, repeating a short playlist can keep the atmosphere consistentespecially if you’re
not trying to DJ all night. Repeat-all makes the room feel intentional. Without it, you risk the queue drifting into something unexpected (and then
you’re suddenly doing customer service: “Who put on this track?”).

Bottom line: the repeat button isn’t just a featureit’s a tiny piece of control in a world where apps love making “helpful” decisions for you.
Once you know it’s in Next Up, you can loop your music whenever you want, exactly the way you want.

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