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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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Sleep timer does not work on podcasts when repeat is left on.

When using the sleep timer on a podcast in a playlist with the timer set to the end of the episode, the timer just does not work when repeat is turned on and does not override repeat. This is frustrating because you cannot turn on or off repeat for p...

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  • When using the sleep timer on a podcast in a playlist with the timer set to the end of the episode, the timer just does not work when repeat is turned on and does not override repeat. This is frustra...
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Superuser Contribution Apple CarPlay - Audio Playback Stopping

PlanPremiumCountryAustralia DeviceIPhone 12Operating System17.3.1 My Question or IssueRecent bug seems to have appeared when playing audio on Spotify via apple car play. Audio will randomly pause and the user will be unable to resume/play the audio. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia  Device IPhone 12 Operating System 17.3.1   My Question or Issue Recent bug seems to have appeared when playing audio on Spotify via apple car play....
  • MIDIMan87
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Superuser Contribution I can't see filters in my liked songs

I learned there was an option to filter your liked songs according to their genre or "vibe". When i follow the instructions (go to your liked songs and it should be there) there's nothing...

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  • I learned there was an option to filter your liked songs according to their genre or "vibe". When i follow the instructions (go to your liked songs and it should be there) there's nothing...
  • Nikki-No-Nukes
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Superuser Contribution Sorting songs by oldest on iphone

I don’t see option on my device to sort songs by the oldest to newest, I can sort only from the newest. I see that people with Android have this option. It seems like pretty basic feature which i don’t have (or don’t know how to do it, then pls help)...

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  •   I don’t see option on my device to sort songs by the oldest to newest, I can sort only from the newest. I see that people with Android have this option. It seems like pretty basic feature whi...
  • Eni
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Spotify Freezes When Connected to 2015 Corolla’s Bluetooth

For a month or two now, almost every time I get in my car, Spotify either doesn’t show up on my Bluetooth audio, or it shows up paused and won’t unpause. Only way to fix it is to close the app and reopen it. It’s now to the point where I have to do t...

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  • For a month or two now, almost every time I get in my car, Spotify either doesn’t show up on my Bluetooth audio, or it shows up paused and won’t unpause. Only way to fix it is to close the app and re...
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I can't see the lyrics

I can't see the lyrics of the music even though the album is barely release or any other album

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  • I can't see the lyrics of the music even though the album is barely release or any other album
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Unable to login on iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueWhen I put my details in, the loading screen just continues to spin and I can’t login. I’ve tried turning my phone off and on again, undownloading and redownloading Sp...

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  •   Plan Premium Country England Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue When I put my details in, the loading screen just continues to spin and I can’t log...
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Autoplay doesn't work anywhere

I use the Autoplay feature a lot but recently it hasn't been working? I've tried on my iPhone, my iPad, my Macbook, I've updated all the apps, deleted and reinstalled, turned Autoplay on and off (on all three devices) and still the feature does not w...

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  • I use the Autoplay feature a lot but recently it hasn't been working? I've tried on my iPhone, my iPad, my Macbook, I've updated all the apps, deleted and reinstalled, turned Autoplay on and off (on ...
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Superuser Contribution Translation problem

Seems like machine translate is not really good. On english it’s “A combo as unique as you” ( link removed ) And on russian it’s translated incorrectly as “Unique combo under be you”( link removed )It must be “Уникальное комбо как и вы".

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  • Seems like machine translate is not really good. On english it’s “A combo as unique as you” ( link removed ) And on russian it’s translated incorrectly as “Unique combo under be you”( link removed )I...
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Full screen notifications, when notifications are disabled.

I have all notifications to upcoming shows, live sessions and similar things disabled. In fact, i have all notifications disabled, because i don't need such messages from a music player. Yet the spotify app bothers me every other day with a full scre...

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  • I have all notifications to upcoming shows, live sessions and similar things disabled. In fact, i have all notifications disabled, because i don't need such messages from a music player. Yet the spot...
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My spotify won't play any songs

My Spotify app on iPhone won't play any songs and instead will say "you've discovered a premium feature"

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  • My Spotify app on iPhone won't play any songs and instead will say "you've discovered a premium feature"
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Smart Shuffle won’t stay on in my liked songs, does not effectively shuffle

When I attempt to use Smart Shuffle in my liked songs, it says “recommendations added to queue,” then after about 10 seconds, it says “we couldn’t turn on smart shuffle. Try again later.” I have been having this issue for over a month now, smart shuf...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I attempt to use Smart Shuffle in my liked songs, it says “recommendations added to queue,” then after about 10 seconds, it says “we couldn’t turn on smart shuffle. Try again later.” I have been...
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is there a way to add all songs in a playlist to liked songs

made playlists based off of “made for you” playlists without liking the songs as i added them and now i want to add all the songs on the playlist to my liked songs, is there a way to mass add songs instead of going one by one through the playlist?

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  • made playlists based off of “made for you” playlists without liking the songs as i added them and now i want to add all the songs on the playlist to my liked songs, is there a way to mass add songs i...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution iOS 16 Spotify widget not loading (black)

I have added the Spotify widget to my Home Screen and it was perfect for a few days but then it went black and never loaded. I have rebooted my phone, logged out and in as well as reinstalling the app. Nothing works. I hope this can get fixed. Thanks...

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  • I have added the Spotify widget to my Home Screen and it was perfect for a few days but then it went black and never loaded. I have rebooted my phone, logged out and in as well as reinstalling the ap...
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Ai playlist not working iOS UK

I have an iPhone, I’m in the UK, I am a premium subscriber. But no ai playlist. Why not?

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  • I have an iPhone, I’m in the UK, I am a premium subscriber. But no ai playlist. Why not?
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Superuser Contribution sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot menu. Bit for podcasts I used to have a little timer ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot ...
  • Letigra
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[iOS] Unable to play artists top songs if I saved to library

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.5 My Question or IssueI am unable to play songs from an artist on their artist page (their top songs) if I’ve saved any of their songs to the library. As soon as I click a song,...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.5   My Question or Issue I am unable to play songs from an artist on their artist page (their top songs)...
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Superuser Contribution Apple watch Handoff and reliability issues

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceApple Watch 7 CellularOperating SystemLastest iOS Issue #1: The Spotify watch app seems to have some issues with handoff to iphone/echo/other devices. When I go to the gym, I prefer to stream music on my AW cellular but sti...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device Apple Watch 7 Cellular Operating System Lastest iOS   Issue #1: The Spotify watch app seems to have some issues with handoff to iphone/echo/other...
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Superuser Contribution recent bug - no playback when selecting a song from artist page

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueTapping on a song from an Artist's 'Popular' list does not play it, and additionally stops current playback. The play icon flashes for a fraction of a second every time a song is ta...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue Tapping on a song from an Artist's 'Popular' list does not play it, and additionally stops current playback. ...
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