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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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I_luv_eating_crayons

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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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Search function seems broken

I have an iPad 4 running the latest iOS and up to date Spotify software. When j try to search something it comes up but then I can't click on it or do anything with it without exiting the software and restarting it. Any thoughts anyone?

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I have an iPad 4 running the latest iOS and up to date Spotify software. When j try to search something it comes up but then I can't click on it or do anything with it without exiting the software an...

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Solved!! Running and other selections missing of menu

Hello!I am a spotify premium user and have been for a few years now. The app on my Iphone 5S has recently acting strange. I went to use to running app and it was no longer there... my menu only shows "Search, Browse, Radio, and Your Music". So I have...

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Hello! I am a spotify premium user and have been for a few years now. The app on my Iphone 5S has recently acting strange. I went to use to running app and it was no longer there... my menu only sho...

SpaceCowboy303

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Spotify Running Dissappears

Spotify running dissappeared and so I unistalled spotify off of my iPhone and the reinstalled it and then logged in again and it was there so I used it then I closed the app and when I opened it again it was gone again. I repeated the process and it ...

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Spotify running dissappeared and so I unistalled spotify off of my iPhone and the reinstalled it and then logged in again and it was there so I used it then I closed the app and when I opened it agai...

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Shows are not showing

Hi all, I am unable to see the Shows section within spotify. Shouldnt this feature be there already? Cannot access or see it via ios or osx. Im living in Germany by the way. Any ideas? Best

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Hi all,   I am unable to see the Shows section within spotify. Shouldnt this feature be there already?  Cannot access or see it via ios or osx.    Im living in Germany by the...

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Running app doesn't show up on iPhone

Hi, the new running app doesn't show up on my iPhone even after deleting and reinstalling the app multiple times. I have another Spotify on my Mac and that does the same, running app not showing up even after reinstalling.... HELP!!! Thanks

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Hi, the new running app doesn't show up on my iPhone even after deleting and reinstalling the app multiple times. I have another Spotify on my Mac and that does the same, running app not showing up e...

Nico

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my premium isn't working

I just payed for premium with the student discount last night and it still hasn't given me premium.

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I just payed for premium with the student discount last night and it still hasn't given me premium.

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Local Files Appear as 0 on iPhone 6 (Device shows up on desktop)

I've tried reinstalling it on both phone AND PC, then firewall, etc. Didn't have this problem before... On my iPhone 6, I see that my local files are GONE. The list appears as 0 despite having numerous files on my Desktop, which all show up under Loc...

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I've tried reinstalling it on both phone AND PC, then firewall, etc. Didn't have this problem before...   On my iPhone 6, I see that my local files are GONE. The list appears as 0 despite havi...

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Solved!! iPad unable to play ANY songs - won't play downloaded/offline tracks or stream from radio.

Spotify Premium was working until this morning. When I went to play one of my playlists this morning in offline mode it indicated it was playing, but never left the 0:00 time mark. This is true of all tracks I've tried, and I'm unable to stream from ...

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Spotify Premium was working until this morning. When I went to play one of my playlists this morning in offline mode it indicated it was playing, but never left the 0:00 time mark. This is true of al...

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Spotify does not play songs

Hey there, I have a very annoying issue with Spotify since I switched to premium. It works perfectly on my mac, but on my iPhone, it doesn't work: Every time I download the app to my iphone and play the first song from a playlist on shuffle, it works...

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Hey there,   I have a very annoying issue with Spotify since I switched to premium. It works perfectly on my mac, but on my iPhone, it doesn't work:   Every time I download the app to m...

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All songs song muffled/extremely low quality?

The thing is I know it's not the song because I can play them on my computer just fine and they sound great. They aren't offline tracks either, and even if they are they sound low as well. And if I change the sound quality they soun the same as well....

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The thing is I know it's not the song because I can play them on my computer just fine and they sound great. They aren't offline tracks either, and even if they are they sound low as well. And if I c...

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log in issues

I use my facebook for my account and know my facebook password. When i try to log in it just freezes and i've tried on multiple devices.

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I use my facebook for my account and know my facebook password. When i try to log in it just freezes and i've tried on multiple devices.

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Offline use and recently played artists

Sometimes I save albums, save them for offline use on my iPhone, And listen to them offline. My questions is: Does listening offline get recognized by Spotify as streaming an album? Will the artist I listen to offline, eventually be added to my “rece...

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Sometimes I save albums, save them for offline use on my iPhone, And listen to them offline.   My questions is:  Does listening offline get recognized by Spotify as streaming an album?&nb...

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Spotify Connect doesn't work with Running

When I use Spotify Running, Spotify Connect disappears. Compare that to the bar at the bottom that normally appears with the devices I can connect to. I assume this is Spotify Connect? This is the view that opens from that bar for when I'm not using ...

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When I use Spotify Running, Spotify Connect disappears. Compare that to the bar at the bottom that normally appears with the devices I can connect to. I assume this is Spotify Connect? This...

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Ipod Shuffle and Spotify Premium

Spotify help says that Ipod Shuffle should be able to sync with spotify: "Spotify supports streaming and offline syncing to iPod touch versions with iOS 5 or later. You can sync only your local files to the following models: All iPod classic, nano sh...

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Spotify help says that Ipod Shuffle should be able to sync with spotify:   "Spotify supports streaming and offline syncing to iPod touch versions with iOS 5 or later. You can sync only your loca...

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Spotify says it has synced local files to my phone but won't play them

Hello, so I yesterday I got a new phone and restored it from a backup. It kept most of my information, but still required me to offline sync all of the songs from my spotify playlists. They are now all fully synced and have green checkmarks, but when...

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Hello, so I yesterday I got a new phone and restored it from a backup. It kept most of my information, but still required me to offline sync all of the songs from my spotify playlists. They are now a...

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Running mode not visible

I used to use he Running mode on my iPhone 6 (iOS 9.2), but suddenly I cannot find it in the drop down menu. All I see are "Search," "Explore," "Radio," and "Your Music." I don't think it's important, but my phone operates in Spanish, so the app also...

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I used to use he Running mode on my iPhone 6 (iOS 9.2), but suddenly I cannot find it in the drop down menu. All I see are "Search," "Explore," "Radio," and "Your Music." I don't think it's important...

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Spotify automatically downloading albums to iOS app - how can this be prevented?

I apologise if this is referred and resolved elsewhere, but I have serached extensively, with no solution yet - I hope someone can help me! I am a (new) Spotify Premium user. I am running Version 4.6.0.1466 on iOS 9.2 on my iPhone.I also use Spotify ...

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I apologise if this is referred and resolved elsewhere, but I have serached extensively, with no solution yet - I hope someone can help me!   I am a (new) Spotify Premium user. I am running Ve...

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Christmas gift from Spotify.

Hey community ! Since yesterday, when I add to my music the Beatles songs, my account change into a free one. And I'm a premium user !!! 2 days without premium! And when I try to reach Spotify ! They don't have even an email !!!Thanks for your atenti...

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Hey community ! Since yesterday, when I add to my music the Beatles songs, my account change into a free one. And I'm a premium user !!! 2 days without premium! And when I try to reach Spotify ! They...

hayleynagy123

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Local files won't download

I've been having this problem for awhile now....whenever i turn a playlist that contains any of my local files to available offline it just says "waiting for download" but never starts... Its getting annoying paying for a service that doesn't even wo...

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I've been having this problem for awhile now....whenever i turn a playlist that contains any of my local files to available offline it just says "waiting for download" but never starts... Its getting...

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