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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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Song plays for 10 seconds then starts auto playing Weldon S. Kesterson album???

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
  • tatotorres
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Local files play on my MacBook Pro but not my iPhone...help please!!

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Superuser Contribution Link missing when sharing song to Instagram stories

This issue seems to be coinciding with my iPhone upgrade and new iOS 13, but when I share a song from Spotify to Instagram stories, everything but the link is shared. You can usually click a link at the top left to take you directly to Spotify to pla...

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  • This issue seems to be coinciding with my iPhone upgrade and new iOS 13, but when I share a song from Spotify to Instagram stories, everything but the link is shared. You can usually click a link at ...
  • Katerina
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    sharing to Instagram
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Superuser Contribution Queue

I can t find the Queue button on my spotify app.Tried an older version i think it was 8.4.92 or som1ething like that and the queue was available but not on the latest spotify update 8.5.5 . Any solution to this?PlanFreeCountryRomaniaDeviceIphone 5SiO...

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  • I can t find the Queue button on my spotify app.Tried an older version i think it was 8.4.92 or som1ething like that and the queue was available but not on the latest spotify update 8.5.5 . Any solut...
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Instagram Stories Playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi, when I update my playlist I delete all songs every week and thereby there are only new so...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hi, whe...
  • Klangspot
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Heart/Un-heart button is TOO accessible!!!!

Why is the heart/un-heart button in such an open location on the app!? There has been so many times when i have clicked the button without knowing. This isn't too bad when it comes to "liking" songs but there has been so many occasions where i accide...

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  • Why is the heart/un-heart button in such an open location on the app!? There has been so many times when i have clicked the button without knowing. This isn't too bad when it comes to "liking" songs ...
  • AndrewRobs01
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Songs won’t start downloading anymore.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7Operating System12.4.1 (up to date) My Question or IssueWaiting to download...Forever!I have read a few suggestions.Done everything they said.Updated my phoneRestarted my phoneReinstalled the app.Account is premi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone 7 Operating System 12.4.1 (up to date)   My Question or Issue Waiting to download... Forever! I have read a few suggestions. Done ever...
  • crispr_boi
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Solved!! Why does my downloaded music rely on phone signal to load?

I’m running the latest version of the Spotify app on an iPhone 7, with the iOS also fully up-to-date, although this issue has persisted for years. Apologies if it’s been asked before, but I can’t find any relevant answers on here. This mainly happens...

  • Casual Listener
  • I’m running the latest version of the Spotify app on an iPhone 7, with the iOS also fully up-to-date, although this issue has persisted for years. Apologies if it’s been asked before, but I can’t fin...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! I have premium for family and my account doesn´t work without wifi.

PlanPremiumCountry Colombia Device(iPhone Operating System(iOS 12.4.1) My Question or IssueI have premium for family and my account doesn´t work without wifi.I'm supposed to search for songs without the internet connection (wifi) but I don´t know why...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Colombia   Device (iPhone 😎 Operating System (iOS 12.4.1)   My Question or Issue I have premium for family and my account doesn´t work without wif...
  • Johabarrios
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Solved!! Major Bug Within The Latest Released Versions Of The Spotify App For Apple’s IOS

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom DeviceI Phone SEOperating SystemIOS 12.4.1 My Bug Report IssueI’ve been a Spotify premium user for some time now and I’ve never had no problems with the Spotify app on IOS before with regards to really annoying bugs u...

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  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom   Device I Phone SE Operating System IOS 12.4.1   My Bug Report Issue I’ve been a Spotify premium user for some time now and I’ve never had n...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! An error occurred

Plan: PremiumCountry:Sweden DeviceiPhone X, iPad Operating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueWhen I'm connected to wifi and I try to use the search function or the browse tab I get the error message "An error occured". If I turn off the wifi and use m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan:  Premium Country: Sweden  Device iPhone X, iPad  Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue When I'm connected to wifi and I try to use the search function or ...
  • amagicbean
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IOS 13 and Carplay

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceIphone XS Operating SystemIOS 13 My Question or IssueAt Carplay i can not access all my Local-stored Playlists and songs.When i scroll down throw my playlists i only can acces a few playlists, scrolling mor is not possi...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Iphone XS  Operating System IOS 13   My Question or Issue At Carplay i can not access all my Local-stored Playlists  and songs. When i sc...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect and Sonos AGAIN

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone XROperating System(iOS 12.4.1 (Latest) GuysSorry to raise this again, i know there are old threads about this but i am not convinced it is resolved properly. Basically when i use the Spotify Connect app, my Sonos spe...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone XR Operating System (iOS 12.4.1 (Latest)   Guys Sorry to raise this again, i know there are old threads about this but i am not convinced it is r...
  • ddschmid-ch
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I guess my Spotify account being hacked

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI just change my account to premium account, when i played some music suddenly the music chan...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I just ...
  • eltoch
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Songs not showing up, almost as though the artist doesn’t exist.

For some reason when I click on some artists, their music doesn't show up, almost as though spotify deleted it or something. I'm using the iOS app, so I don't know if it's because of the place I'm at has horrible connection, or if it's just a bug. Ha...

  • Casual Listener
  • For some reason when I click on some artists, their music doesn't show up, almost as though spotify deleted it or something. I'm using the iOS app, so I don't know if it's because of the place I'm at...
  • Loxer
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Albums not show on artist page

PlanPremiumGermany DeviceiPad Pro 10.5Operating SystemiOS 12.1.4 My Question or issueWhen I take a look at an artist page, I can't see all albums or EPs of this artist.I only see a few songs, some playlists and sampler he appears and what other fans ...

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  •   Plan Premium Germany   Device iPad Pro 10.5 Operating System iOS 12.1.4   My Question or issue When I take a look at an artist page, I can't see all albums or EPs of this ...
  • andres26
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Eq keeps turning off randomly

I have an iPhone 7 and I like to customise my eq. I have noticed that the eq keeps turning off randomly and the music playback quality. I only stream my music through WiFi and mobile data and don’t download anything. Is there any way to fix this KNon...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an iPhone 7 and I like to customise my eq. I have noticed that the eq keeps turning off randomly and the music playback quality. I only stream my music through WiFi and mobile data and don’t d...
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Apple Car Play Playlists sorting in Spotify- SOLVED

Hi guys, I found a workaround regarding the proper sorting of Spotify playlists in Apple Car Play, where there are no options to sort (by name or by date).Apparently it always defaults to Custom sorting, which can ONLY be changed in the Spotify app i...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys,   I found a workaround regarding the proper sorting of Spotify playlists in Apple Car Play, where there are no options to sort (by name or by date). Apparently it always defaults to ...
  • alchn
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    Playlists
    sorting
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The Queue

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAm not sure. What the queue is for or how it is populated? Is it made of all songs I have pla...

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  •       Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Qu...
  • Loxer
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Local files not syncing or even showing up

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 6 and iPhone XSOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have had local files in my playlists before, and there has been no problems with downloading them to my device. Now, all of a sudden, they don't show...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 6 and iPhone XS Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have had local files in my playlists before, and there has been no proble...
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