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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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Solved!! podcasts/shows in reverse order

Pick a podcast/show that is in a series. Doesn't matter which one. I like Dan Carlinn's Hardcore History. Play an episode. After the episode finishes Spotify starts the PRIOR episode not the NEXT episode in sequence. This is incredibly confusing and ...

  • Newbie
  •   Pick a podcast/show that is in a series. Doesn't matter which one. I like Dan Carlinn's Hardcore History. Play an episode. After the episode finishes Spotify starts the PRIOR episode not the ...
  • user-removed
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IPhone X Volume Problem in Car Only

When using Spotify in my 2015 Subaru Outback, the volume randomly lowers then goes back to normal. Seems to last anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes. I do not believe it is a function of my speed (lowering when slowing down, etc.). The volume does not do th...

  • Newbie
  • When using Spotify in my 2015 Subaru Outback, the volume randomly lowers then goes back to normal.  Seems to last anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes.  I do not believe it is a function of my...
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download

spotify says "waiting to dowload" from 6 weeks but it doesn't dowload 

  • Newbie
  • spotify says "waiting to dowload" from 6 weeks but it doesn't dowload 
  • Nicolas191
  • Casual Listener
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Output volume of Spotify App for iPhone was considerably reduced after update (8.4.40.785)

Hello everyone. I recently updated my Spotify App for iPhone to version 8.4.40.785 and noticed a considerable reduction in its output volume. Other apps, such as Google Maps, Waze and YouTube were not affected. This causes some annoying situations, s...

  • Newbie
  • Hello everyone. I recently updated my Spotify App for iPhone to version 8.4.40.785 and noticed a considerable reduction in its output volume. Other apps, such as Google Maps, Waze and YouTube were no...
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numero maximo de descargas

quiero descargar unas playlist me dice; HAZ ALCANZADO EL NUMERO MAXIMO DE DESCARGAS... tengo espacio suficiente para descargar...iPhone 7, iOs 11.2

  • Newbie
  • quiero descargar unas playlist me dice; HAZ ALCANZADO EL NUMERO MAXIMO DE DESCARGAS... tengo espacio suficiente para descargar... iPhone 7, iOs 11.2
  • carreirajuan
  • Newbie
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Solved!! error message "this accessory not supported"

Since I updated my iPhone to 10.3.1 my Spotify playlists for my exercise classes at the studio where I teach stop playing after a song or so. It's not the cords, my case or the plug. I get the error message "this accessory not supported". I've restar...

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  • Since I updated my iPhone to 10.3.1 my Spotify playlists for my exercise classes at the studio where I teach stop playing after a song or so. It's not the cords, my case or the plug. I get the error ...
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  • Newbie
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"Available offline" keeps resetting to off.

The "available offline" button keeps turning to "off." I keep having to turn it back on and then let all the songs download again. What's the deal?

  • Casual Listener
  • The "available offline" button keeps turning to "off."  I keep having to turn it back on and then let all the songs download again.  What's the deal?
  • DavidTurley
  • Newbie
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problems with 6s+ lock screen

yea my spotify widget on the lock screen doesn’t track the song progression the rest of the lock screen widget works im not complaining i dont care lol just a heads up to the developers

  • Casual Listener
  • yea my spotify widget on the lock screen doesn’t track the song progression the rest of the lock screen widget works im not complaining i dont care lol just a heads up to the developers 
  • zachmck
  • Casual Listener
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Auto Lock iOS

when playing music and having phone on charge, the screen will not Auto Lock

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  • when playing music and having phone on charge, the screen will not Auto Lock
  • VaDreamer
  • Newbie
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Error Message on Sonos on iPad

After about a minute of play this message appears: “Playback was stopped because playback was started from another room or device. Spotify limits the number of simultaneous audio streams you can access from its service.” Problem is there are NO other...

  • Casual Listener
  • After about a minute of play this message appears:  “Playback was stopped because playback was started from another room or device.  Spotify limits the number of simultaneous audio streams ...
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Superuser Contribution Can't play podcasts

Hi! Whenever I click on a podcast to be reproduced on my iPhone I get a message saying that Spotify can't open this type of link on this device any ideas??

  • Newbie
  • Hi! Whenever I click on a podcast to be reproduced on my iPhone I get a message saying that Spotify can't open this type of link on this device any ideas??
  • morgan1992-
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Spotify Connect - Multiple Speakers/Devices

After well over a year of working just fine, yesterday my iPod Touch and MacBook stopped being able to connect to each other. Spotify stills works locally on each device just fine, playlists get shared OK, etc. I keep my iPod in a dock and connected ...

  • Music Fan
  • After well over a year of working just fine, yesterday my iPod Touch and MacBook stopped being able to connect to each other. Spotify stills works locally on each device just fine, playlists get shar...
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Songs keep removing by itself

Hi there, my songs keep on removing by itself, I was wondering why this is happening . Is this a glitch and what should I do?

  • Newbie
  • Hi there, my songs keep on removing by itself, I was wondering why this is happening . Is this a glitch and what should I do?
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Connected devices not showing up

When playing music on Spotify with my iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 11.2.5 I will be connected to a Bluetooth speaker or AirPods and it doesn’t show connected. It just shows “devices available” instead of the connected device.

  • Newbie
  • When playing music on Spotify with my iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 11.2.5 I will be connected to a Bluetooth speaker or AirPods and it doesn’t show connected. It just shows “devices available” instead o...
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Spotify app on iPhone 4 iOS 7

Hi, I got iPhone 4 with intention to just use as a music payer... for spotify. But I am not able to download the app as it needs iOS 9 or newer. I have Spotify on my iPhone 5 which I use as a regular phone, so I thought I would find spotify in purcha...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I got iPhone 4 with intention to just use as a music payer... for spotify. But I am not able to download the app as it needs iOS 9 or newer. I have Spotify on my iPhone 5 which I use as a regular...
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public playlist

I have made a playlist the otherday, https://open.spotify.com/user/17coulson/playlist/5OXTlvCUGrBFVHHqbiIMc4?si=7vtmupXkRmu-2-ERLdgiqg, and when people search up my username or playlist it does not come up, neither on any other device e.g. computer. ...

  • Newbie
  • I have made a playlist the otherday, https://open.spotify.com/user/17coulson/playlist/5OXTlvCUGrBFVHHqbiIMc4?si=7vtmupXkRmu-2-ERLdgiqg, and when people search up my username or playlist it does ...
  • emily81
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Einloggen als Familienmitglied funktioniert nicht da kein PW vergeben wurde

Hallo zusammen, ich habe ein neues iPhone und wollte mich nun in der Spotify App mit meinem Familien-Abo einloggen. Seit 01.2. ist dies anscheinend nur noch ueber Facebook moeglich, wenn kein Passwort vergeben wurde. Mein Spotify Account mit Facebool...

  • Newbie
  • Hallo zusammen, ich habe ein neues iPhone und wollte mich nun in der Spotify App mit meinem Familien-Abo einloggen. Seit 01.2. ist dies anscheinend nur noch ueber Facebook moeglich, wenn kein Passwor...
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[iOS] Always offline when connected to wifi

Whenever I'm connected to my home wifi the app says it's offline.I tried reinstalling it, and also tried connecting on another iOS phone, on the second one it worked.

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I'm connected to my home wifi the app says it's offline. I tried reinstalling it, and also tried connecting on another iOS phone, on the second one it worked.
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Constant glitches/please help so mad!!

I can be listening to music through headphones, on my car bluetooth, or just through my phone speakers, and this message always pops up and pauses my music! Sometimes when I hit listen on this iPhone it starts a new song! Or if I press continue it sa...

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  • I can be listening to music through headphones, on my car bluetooth, or just through my phone speakers, and this message always pops up and pauses my music! Sometimes when I hit listen on this iPhone...
  • Samwaddell140
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Shuffle all music on mobile device not working

Hi everyone!I have over 3k songs in my entire library, and I was able to listen to all of it in my car (2015 Honda Civic) until just yesterday, when I saw that it was only playing the first 200 songs from my library. Even when I shuffled it, change t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi everyone! I have over 3k songs in my entire library, and I was able to listen to all of it in my car (2015 Honda Civic) until just yesterday, when I saw that it was only playing the first 200 son...
  • twd013
  • Casual Listener
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