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Spotify on OnePlus Shelf
Global music control without unlocking, 30M+ device installs
30M+ Device installs
#1 Highest-engagement widget at launch
Global OxygenOS 12 rollout
The problem
Music listeners interrupted their workflow constantly to unlock phones and manage Spotify playback. Shelf had the real estate but no high-quality media integration to justify opening it.
Goal
Launch a Spotify widget on OnePlus Shelf, enabling real-time playback control, track info, and queue management without unlocking.
Outcome
Shipped globally to 30M+ device installs. Covered by XDA, 9to5Google, and Android Authority. Became Shelf's highest-engagement widget at launch.
What I did
Partnership LeadPrimary contact between OnePlus and Spotify product teams
Widget UXDesigned playback controls, album art, and now-playing UI
API FrameworkDefined Shelf's media widget SDK enabling future audio partners
Global RolloutCoordinated staged release across OxygenOS 12 globally