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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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  • zoabknew
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Why is the Kids app so low quality?

I'd say that the Spotify Kids app is very low quality. Views will randomly not load resulting in meltdowns from my kids who really don't understand how an app can be broken that often. Besides that lots of features are missing that would make it actu...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'd say that the Spotify Kids app is very low quality.   Views will randomly not load resulting in meltdowns from my kids who really don't understand how an app can be broken that often. &nbs...
  • fsegura9
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Superuser Contribution How to get a hacker removed from my account

Someone other than me has been using my account , I’m logged in and all my details are correct including phone number but this person has their music on my account.

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  • Someone other than me has been using my account , I’m logged in and all my details are correct including phone number but this person has their music on my account.
  • Maria
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Files syncing incorrectly

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(iPhone 14)Operating System(iOS 17.1.2) My Question or IssueHello, I’ve been using the local files feature for years, but in the last few weeks almost all the synced files on my phone became unplayable.As i said I know ho...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device (iPhone 14) Operating System (iOS 17.1.2)   My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve been using the local files feature for years, but in the last few weeks a...
  • kamil_lahlou
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Airplay and Spotify, it doesn't work on one of my speakers

Hi, so I have 4 Harman Kardon Citation One MKII speakers. I can stream to all of them except for one speaker. It connects you can see the Volume go up and down but no sound. I already resetted this speaker multiple times, deleted the Spotify app in s...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, so I have 4 Harman Kardon Citation One MKII speakers. I can stream to all of them except for one speaker. It connects you can see the Volume go up and down but no sound. I already resetted th...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playback as soon as I open Reddit app

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 13 proOperating SystemiOS 17.21 Reddit app free version 2023.50.1.614338AirPods Pro v1 Spotify playback stops immediately when I open the Reddit app. if I change screens to other apps, playback resumes immediately. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA  Device iPhone 13 pro Operating System iOS 17.21   Reddit app  free version  2023.50.1.614338 AirPods Pro v1   Spotify playback stops...
  • Lyubka
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Superuser Contribution Constant “turn off airplane mode” notification

Whenever I open Spotify while in airplane mode, I get a notification that tells me to turn airplane mode off. I can’t disable the notification and it’s a really unnecessary feature, so can you please remove it?

  • Casual Listener
  • Whenever I open Spotify while in airplane mode, I get a notification that tells me to turn airplane mode off. I can’t disable the notification and it’s a really unnecessary feature, so can you please...
  • OscarDC
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution CarPlay does not list all artists when iPhone is connected

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 MiniOperating SystemiOS 15.2.1 My Question or IssueWhen I connect my iPhone via CarPlay to my car (2021 Subaru Crosstrek Premium), not all of my artists are listed, regardless of whether I follow them. I can see t...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Mini Operating System iOS 15.2.1   My Question or Issue When I connect my iPhone via CarPlay to my car (2021 Subaru Crosstrek Premium), not al...
  • stinneeto
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Songs Changing Pitch?

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 15 Beta My Question or IssueSince March of this year, the pitch would shift on music when my phone was turned on or off. This past week it’s gotten to a point where this wasn’t a rare occurrence ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 15 Beta   My Question or Issue Since March of this year, the pitch would shift on music when my phone was turned on or off...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Discography for the artist R3HAB not loading entirely on mobile

Plan | PremiumCountry | United StatesDevice | iPhone SE 1st GenerationOperating System | iOS 15.7.5 The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on desktop it goes back to 2009. I can search for older tracks and find...

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  • Plan | Premium Country | United States Device | iPhone SE 1st Generation Operating System | iOS 15.7.5   The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on de...
  • sunmarsh
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Superuser Contribution "Liked" songs no longer visible when viewing albums

Since the new update, one of the most useful features on Spotify for me is gone. Previously, you used to be able to look at an album and see which songs from a specific album were previously "liked" with a heart next to them. I see that the heart has...

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  • Since the new update, one of the most useful features on Spotify for me is gone.   Previously, you used to be able to look at an album and see which songs from a specific album were previously...
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Superuser Contribution se alcanzo el limite de dispositivos

hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema

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  • hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema
  • Luvane2015
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Superuser Contribution Long delays in airplane mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.2.1 My Question or IssueI'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long time to show my selection or play content. I see the 3 dots flashing for more t...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.2.1   My Question or Issue I'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long tim...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution ‘…’ function on list of podcast episodes not responsive

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPad Pro 11” 2nd GenOperating SystemiOS 17.2 (latest) Spotify version: 8.8.96.395 My Question or IssueWhen on the section displaying a podcasts’ entire list of episodes, the ‘…’ function (used to show add to queue etc) does ...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPad Pro 11” 2nd Gen Operating System iOS 17.2 (latest)   Spotify version: 8.8.96.395   My Question or Issue When on the section displaying a podc...
  • Lyubka
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Accidentally change songs using the swipe gesture

On iOS I accidentally change the song because the left or right Swipe gesture changes the song.

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  • On iOS I accidentally change the song because the left or right Swipe gesture changes the song.
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect - need premium subscription?

Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select the device in the Spotify App on my iPhone, it says ...

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  • Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select t...
  • rmjb
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Superuser Contribution RW/FF is not working from the Car via Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone15Operating SystemiOS 17.2 My Question or IssueSpotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can see those buttons in the car. However, when selecting either RW/FF on Car side, S...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone15 Operating System iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue Spotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can ...
  • Joan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch app is unresponsive for at least 5 seconds every time I wake up the screen

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceApple Watch Series 7, iPhone XsOperating SystemWatch OS 10.2, iOS 17.2 My Question or Issue Hi, the Apple Watch app has as a very bad issue, which is that it freezes for 5 seconds or more every time I wake up the screen w...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone Xs Operating System Watch OS 10.2, iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue   Hi, the Apple Watch app has as a very bad issu...
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Superuser Contribution Local Files folder not showing

I have turned on show audio files from this device in settings but the local files folder does not appear. Any idea on what the problem is?PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14 PlusOperating SystemiOS 16

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  • I have turned on show audio files from this device in settings but the local files folder does not appear. Any idea on what the problem is? Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 P...
  • Sonny462
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch defaut to main account

PlanPremium FamilyCountryBrazilDeviceiphone 13 pro max / Apple watch series 7 with cellularOperating Systemlatest iosMy Question or IssueI am a member in a family account created by my husband. My apple watch is linked to my account, that is a member...

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  • Plan Premium Family Country Brazil Device iphone 13 pro max / Apple watch series 7 with cellular Operating System latest ios My Question or Issue I am a member in a family account created by...
  • Susan_GP
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Echo devices not showing in device list -- iPhone

I set up Spotify on my husband's iPhone and added the two Echo devices we have as well as a "group" we created to incorporate both of those. This has worked fine for months. Today -- the echos and the group have disappeared from the Spotify app. This...

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  • I set up Spotify on my husband's iPhone and added the two Echo devices we have as well as a "group" we created to incorporate both of those. This has worked fine for months. Today -- the echos and th...
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