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iOS Local Files: Easier import with the Files app

It is now easier to import Local Files into the Spotify iOS app through the Files app on your iOS device. A computer and WiFi network are not required to use this new import method. This means that you can now import Local Files into the Spotify iOS ...

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Superuser Contribution Data Saver Won't Turn Off

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceiPhone 7+Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1My IssueI am currently connected to the WiFi and I have been trying different ways to turn the Data Saver Off because I can't change the streaming quality and/or turn on the canvas...

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  • Plan Premium Country Philippines Device iPhone 7+ Operating System iOS 13.3.1 My Issue I am currently connected to the WiFi and I have been trying different ways to turn the Data Saver Off...
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Superuser Contribution Can't connect with mobile data

PlanPremium - familyCountryAustria (Provider drei)DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 13.1.3 My Question or IssueHello, I'm facing troubles with spotify for a week now. When I'm on a WiFi everything works fine, but the moment I'm using my mobile data, ...

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  • Plan Premium - family Country Austria (Provider drei) Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 13.1.3   My Question or Issue Hello, I'm facing troubles with spotify for a week now. When I'...
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Superuser Contribution Issues since downloading iOS 17.1

Operating SystemiPhone 13, iOS 17.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I start my car, my playlist either restarts (thus erasing the order I had my songs in) or it starts playing from a whole other playlist. What is going on? It’s worse when I try to con...

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  • Operating System iPhone 13, iOS 17.1   My Question or Issue Every time I start my car, my playlist either restarts (thus erasing the order I had my songs in) or it starts playing from a whol...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast episode list starts at bottom

When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all the way up to the top. PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDevic...

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  • When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all t...
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I can't control spotify using my car's media controls

2014 Chevrolet Cruze without MyLink. When my phone is connected to the stereo via USB, I can't control spotify using the media controls (like pause/play, skip, etc). The controls themselves do work since it controls the regular radio and other audio ...

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  • 2014 Chevrolet Cruze without MyLink. When my phone is connected to the stereo via USB, I can't control spotify using the media controls (like pause/play, skip, etc). The controls themselves do work s...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify kicks me out every time I try to play a song

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueEvery time I’m trying to find a new song for my playlist and I push play on a song, I get kicked out of the app. Normal shuffling and playing songs that are availab...

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  • Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Every time I’m trying to find a new song for my playlist and I push play on a song, I g...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect disables/silences notifications during playback on external speakers

Hi folks, I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification sounds. This leads to missing every notification while listeni...

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  • Hi folks,   I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification so...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Song Progress bar and timer not working when using Spotify Connect

The song progress bar and timer has stopped working on my phone (Huawei P30 pro) when streaming from the phone to other devices. Previously it kept working even when using Spotify Connect to stream to a Bluesound Node 2i or Sky Q Box.Then when I resu...

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  • The song progress bar and timer has stopped working on my phone (Huawei P30 pro) when streaming from the phone to other devices. Previously it kept working even when using Spotify Connect to stream t...
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Superuser Contribution Streaming vs. Downloaded song -- which plays?

I understand that if I download a song, it will play when I'm offline. But if I am online (either on wifi or cellular), which version of the song plays -- the downloaded one or a streaming one? Additionally, if I select the highest quality version fo...

  • Casual Listener
  • I understand that if I download a song, it will play when I'm offline. But if I am online (either on wifi or cellular), which version of the song plays -- the downloaded one or a streaming one? &nbs...
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Superuser Contribution Airplane mode notification

Dear Spotify makers,Do you use your product while traveling abroad ?I do, all the time! And in this case, I switch to airplane mode and Spotify in offline mode. So why ar you constantly asking me to switch off airplane mode since I obviously don't wa...

  • Casual Listener
  • Dear Spotify makers, Do you use your product while traveling abroad ? I do, all the time! And in this case, I switch to airplane mode and Spotify in offline mode.   So why ar you constantly ...
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Superuser Contribution Airplane Mode

HiWhen iOS Airplane Mode is on, pop-up message suggests to switch off Airplane Mode or use Wi-Fi every single time you switch to Spotify. That is quite annoying as a) someone could actually be in an airplane b) people do listen to music during the fl...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi When iOS Airplane Mode is on, pop-up message suggests to switch off Airplane Mode or use Wi-Fi every single time you switch to Spotify. That is quite annoying as a) someone could actually be in a...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution When opening the app playlist starts to play from the first song

PlanPremiumCountryArmeniaDevicePOCO F2 ProOperating SystemAndroid 12, MIUI 14.0.1 My Question or IssueWhen opening the app playlist starts to play from the first song. It first shows the right song, then changes to the first song of the playlist.

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  • Plan Premium Country Armenia Device POCO F2 Pro Operating System Android 12, MIUI 14.0.1   My Question or Issue When opening the app playlist starts to play from the first song. It fir...
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Superuser Contribution ‘Add to Playlist’ option no longer an option on the app (IOS)

When I clicked the three dots on the corner of a song to Add to Playlist, the option no longer exists. I first noticed this 2-3 weeks ago. I checked for updates. To troubleshoot, I logged out, delete the entire app, downloaded the app, logged in and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I clicked the three dots on the corner of a song to Add to Playlist, the option no longer exists. I first noticed this 2-3 weeks ago. I checked for updates. To troubleshoot, I logged out, delete...
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landscape mode on iPad Pro looks hideous after tiktok update

PlanPremiumCountryUAEDevice(iPad Pro 1st Gen)Operating System(iPadOS 16.7.2) My Question or IssueEver since the reels where moved to the home screen, there are very ugly empty spaces on both sides of the screen in landscape mode (the only mode I use ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UAE Device (iPad Pro 1st Gen) Operating System (iPadOS 16.7.2)   My Question or Issue Ever since the reels where moved to the home screen, there are very u...
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Superuser Contribution Local files syncing as different songs

Title might sound confusing but what i mean by that is:On my laptop, i have a song that is 3:35, but when i download that song onto my iPad, it shows the song being 3:36, therefore making it show up as a different song and therefore forcing me to hav...

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  • Title might sound confusing but what i mean by that is: On my laptop, i have a song that is 3:35, but when i download that song onto my iPad, it shows the song being 3:36, therefore making it show u...
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[iOS][Your Music] Get rid of the recent update formar

This new format made in may is practically impossible to use. I can’t find songs easily or see them very well, and I can’t delete or add them easily either. Also I found the setting for organizing your playlist’s music really helpful but it’s useless...

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  • This new format made in may is practically impossible to use. I can’t find songs easily or see them very well, and I can’t delete or add them easily either. Also I found the setting for organizing yo...
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Superuser Contribution New releases section gone?

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceIphone 7Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueWhere is the "new releases" section? I can not see it in my front/home page in the app...

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  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device Iphone 7 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Where is the "new releases" section? I can not see it in my front/home page in the app...
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Superuser Contribution How to ACTUALLY get songs to Sync/Download on Your iPhone SOLUTION

Getting songs to download/sync on your iPhone is a constantly recurring problem with Spotify. Nothing drives users more crazy than hitting download on a playlist only to find the songs aren't downloading, meaning they aren't playable on your iPhone. ...

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  • Getting songs to download/sync on your iPhone is a constantly recurring problem with Spotify.  Nothing drives users more crazy than hitting download on a playlist only to find the songs aren't d...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Abruptly Stops Playing on Sonos

PlanPremiumCountry Australia Device(iPhone 13)Operating System(iOS 16.6.1.) My Question or IssueI have a really strange issue when streaming from the Spotify App on iPhone 13, and from the Desktop version of Spotify on iMac (Catalina) to my Sonos sys...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Australia   Device (iPhone 13) Operating System (iOS 16.6.1.)   My Question or Issue I have a really strange issue when streaming from the Spotify App ...
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