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Solved!! Spotify randomly stops music

Hi! So I just recently started having this problem. I use an iOS device with a free plan and I was listening to music when after a few songs, the music would stop and I would need to go back in to Spotify and restart my playlist. I tried deleting the...

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Solved!! Audio Glitching / Stuttering / Popping

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 18.1.1) My Question or IssueI have a strange issue with my Spotify where it skips when connected via Bluetooth and my iPhone. The audio will glitch and stutter. It becomes e...

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iOS Troubleshooting Guide

We've gathered general troubleshooting steps for iOS devices in this guide. These are known to solve a variety of issues. Common issues: Spotify not playing Can’t hear any sound Spotify is offline Basic troubleshooting: Restart both the Spotify app a...

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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

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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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Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Spotify isn‘t working in my browser

Since a week, when I try to get in the spotify browser it says that my browser isn‘t supported. On windows I have no problem using the browser in firefox but on my iPad (iPad Air 6. Generation, IOS 18.5) it isn‘t working. Does somebody know how to fi...

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Since a week, when I try to get in the spotify browser it says that my browser isn‘t supported. On windows I have no problem using the browser in firefox but on my iPad (iPad Air 6. Generation, IOS 1...

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Superuser Contribution Incorrect Liked Songs count in Add to Playlist menu

Hi,I found a reproducible UI inconsistency regarding Liked Songs on iOS.My actual Liked Songs library contains more than 10,300 tracks. The library itself works correctly and new liked songs are still being added normally.However, inside the “Add to ...

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Hi, I found a reproducible UI inconsistency regarding Liked Songs on iOS. My actual Liked Songs library contains more than 10,300 tracks. The library itself works correctly and new liked songs are ...

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I have a new iOS device that I need to download songs to but I am being asked to remove a device fir

PlanFamilyCountryUKDeviceiPhone 17 ProOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueI have a new iOS device that I need to download songs to but I am being asked to remove a device first that I no longer have access to. Where do I locate this device to rem...

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Plan Family Country UK Device iPhone 17 Pro Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue I have a new iOS device that I need to download songs to but I am being asked to remove a device...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution Spotify ignores IOS App Limit

PlanPremium Family CountryAustria DeviceSon´s Device: Iphone SE 2022 My (parent) Device: Iphone 15 pro Operating SystemIOS 26.5 on both devicesLink to related Post on Apple Support Communityhttps://communities.apple.com/de/thread/256297872?answerId=2...

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Plan Premium Family   Country Austria   Device Son´s Device: Iphone SE 2022  My (parent) Device: Iphone 15 pro   Operating System IOS 26.5 on both devices Link to re...

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Google alarm automation DISABLES shuffle on selected playlist

Have setup an alarm through google home to play a playlist. Despite having the playlist set to shuffle the playlist DISABLES shuffle and plays the first song in the playlist. I have premuim spotify, using iOS17.5.1 and google home connected to a leno...

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Have setup an alarm through google home to play a playlist. Despite having the playlist set to shuffle the playlist DISABLES shuffle and plays the first song in the playlist. I have premuim spotify, ...

peter89jean

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Spotify skips songs when entering address in CarPlay

Recently, on my Alpine iLx-107, when I select “Go” on google or Apple Maps, the song playing on Spotify skips to the next song.

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Recently, on my Alpine iLx-107, when I select “Go” on google or Apple Maps, the song playing on Spotify skips to the next song.

monika532lara

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New update with “saved in” ruined making playlists

The latest iOS Spotify update for iPhone is horrible in making playlists. This just started yesterday but was fine the day before and I don’t have automatic updates set to on. The app now has a separate section when creating playlists called “Saved I...

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The latest iOS Spotify update for iPhone is horrible in making playlists. This just started yesterday but was fine the day before and I don’t have automatic updates set to on. The app now has a separ...

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Superuser Contribution No audio after WhatsApp phonecall using Apple CarPlay

PlanPremium FamilyCountryID Device(iPhone 7 Plus)Operating System(iOS 15.4.1)App Version(8.7.18) My Question or IssueWhenever I am using Apple CarPlay while driving and listening to Spotify (music, podcasts or whatever), and there's a WhatsApp phone ...

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Plan Premium Family Country ID   Device (iPhone 7 Plus) Operating System (iOS 15.4.1) App Version (8.7.18)   My Question or Issue Whenever I am using Apple CarPlay while drivin...

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Car Play Not Recognizing Liked Songs

I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't have the song saved - but it is already saved if Sir...

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I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't h...

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Superuser Contribution Glitchy scrolling when adding song to playlists

Plan/PremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone 15 Operating System My Question or IssueWhen I go to add a song to playlist on the app my screen glitches through all my playlists when I try to scroll through them. It doesn’t scroll cleanly so I can’t add songs ...

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Plan /Premium Country USA  Device (iPhone 15  Operating System     My Question or Issue When I go to add a song to playlist on the app my screen glitches through all my ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Regarding the Mix interface on iOS - Waveform colour...

13 Pro Max12 Pro Max:I’m having an issue with the waveform display. Both of my phones are running iOS 26.3.1, but the iPhone 12 Pro Max shows a coloured waveform while the iPhone 13 Pro Max only shows it in grey.I’ve already tried every accessibility...

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13 Pro Max 12 Pro Max: I’m having an issue with the waveform display. Both of my phones are running iOS 26.3.1, but the iPhone 12 Pro Max shows a coloured waveform while the iPhone 13 Pro Max only ...

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How to disable videos on homepage,specifically Videos from your top artist

How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you don't click on them. Even if you turn off canvas they...

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How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you do...

roadcore

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Messages

Spotify messages doesnt show on my devices. It has never appeared on my account and I want to use the feature.PlanPremium CountryPakistan DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 26.4.2 My Question or IssueNo spotify messages

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Spotify messages doesnt show on my devices. It has never appeared on my account and I want to use the feature. Plan Premium  Country Pakistan  Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System ...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution “Something went wrong” error on the home screen.

Suddenly, which I click the home button in the Spotify app, I can see the home screen for a brief second and then get the “something went wrong” error. Pressing the TRY AGAIN button does nothing. I’ve restarted my phone/the app several times to no ef...

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Suddenly, which I click the home button in the Spotify app, I can see the home screen for a brief second and then get the “something went wrong” error. Pressing the TRY AGAIN button does nothing. I’v...

hjp1978

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Superuser Contribution New ipad “experience” is horrible.

PlanPremium CountryNZDeviceiPad Operating System17.5 My Question or IssueFirst you send me emails threatening to cut me off from my account if I don’t upgrade your app. Then I upgrade and get this horrible new version that you expect me to beta test ...

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Plan Premium  Country NZ Device iPad  Operating System 17.5   My Question or Issue First you send me emails threatening to cut me off from my account if I don’t upgrade your ...

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Superuser Contribution Cant listen to music without premium

PlanFreeCountryCaribbean NetherlandsDeviceiPhone 13Operating System(iOS 18.5)My Question or IssueI recently canceled my spotify subscription because I got a free trial for apple music. When I came back to save an album (now using spotify free) I was ...

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  Plan Free Country Caribbean Netherlands Device iPhone 13 Operating System (iOS 18.5) My Question or Issue I recently canceled my spotify subscription because I got a free trial for a...

Maria

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Solved!! iOS app crashing when viewing listening stats.

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDevice9th Generation iPadOperating SystemiOS 18.7.8 My Question or IssueHello.I check my listening stats frequently, as I find them interesting to look at and go through. However, within the past 2 days, I have experienced som...

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Plan Free Country Australia Device 9th Generation iPad Operating System iOS 18.7.8   My Question or Issue Hello. I check my listening stats frequently, as I find them interesting to l...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Mix Feature Forgets Custom Transitions, Effects & EQ Settings

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 14 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 18.4 My Question or IssueWhen using the Mix feature after customizing a playlist with transitions, effects and EQ settings, the app sometimes forgets those customizations entirely.The...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System iOS 18.4   My Question or Issue When using the Mix feature after customizing a playlist with transitions, effects ...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Ford Fiesta skipping tracks constantly via USB

I know this has been asked previously but I can't seem to find a definitive answer that actually resolves this... When connected via USB (no bluetooth) on my 2012 Ford Fiesta, the app will constantly skip tracks after less than a second and keep doin...

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I know this has been asked previously but I can't seem to find a definitive answer that actually resolves this...     When connected via USB (no bluetooth) on my 2012 Ford Fiesta, the ap...

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Superuser Contribution Playlists invisible on iPhone and iPod

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 keep all of my music organized as playlists, which I have organized by artist and album in ...

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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 keep ...

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