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How do you keep your music from pausing when you receive notifications
Moderator Edit: Changing title for clarity
Hi @Jmyers
Welcome to Pandora!
Do you mean when you receive an app notification with sound, the playback stops and doesn't resume?
Could you let me know the make and model of your Android?
In the meantime, I would confirm that any battery optimization settings for Pandora have been disabled. Depending on the phone you have, these steps can be slightly different. If you find that the below steps don't fit your phone, I recommend checking the owner's manual for specific steps for your make and model.
Please try the following steps: