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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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offline mode and data usage

Hi, I have a question,I remember that in ithe past there was an option that if you chose "play offline" it downloaded songs only when you were under wifi and stopped synching when you were under cell data usage.Now this option is disappeared and I us...

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Hi, I have a question, I remember that in ithe past there was an option that if you chose "play offline" it downloaded songs only when you were under wifi and stopped synching when you were under ce...

MattSuda

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iOS datos

Buenas tardes quisiera saber porque en iOS si consume datos aun que tengas listas guardadas en tu dispositivo,anteriormente tenia Android y no sucedia esto.es una opcion o algo?Spoiler (Highlight to read)

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Buenas tardes quisiera saber porque en iOS si consume datos aun que tengas listas guardadas en tu dispositivo, anteriormente tenia Android y no sucedia esto. es una opcion o algo?  

MattSuda

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Have premium account but playlists greyed out on iphone and laptop

I have subscribed to premium for years. Recently not been able to open playlists on iphone and laptop. Am being classified as a free customer yet on my Kindle I can still access all playlists. Please respond with advice. Many thanks.

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I have subscribed to premium for years.  Recently not been able to open playlists on iphone and laptop.  Am being classified as a free customer yet on my Kindle I can still access all playl...

MattSuda

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Question on synced tracks on playlists

I subscribed to several spotify playlists that have rotating tracks. I also have them synced offline so they take up some memory from my phone. When the tracks are removed from the playlist, are these tracks still synced offline to my phone?

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I subscribed to several spotify playlists that have rotating tracks. I also have them synced offline so they take up some memory from my phone. When the tracks are removed from the playlist, are...

MattSuda

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Local Files aren't on iPhone anymore

Hello communtiy, I've got a problem with my local files. As you can see in the picture on my PC there are 321 local mp3 files but on my iPhone not a single one.A few weeks ago it worked but now I dont know what to do. Already reinstalled on PC and iP...

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Hello communtiy,   I've got a problem with my local files. As you can see in the picture on my PC there are 321 local mp3 files but on my iPhone not a single one. A few weeks ago it worked bu...

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Word section gone from iOS?

I used to love the word section on my phone. Now I can only find it on my desktop. What's up?

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I used to love the word section on my phone. Now I can only find it on my desktop.     What's up?

MattSuda

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Spotify premium isn't working.

I recently purchased Spotify premium for like $12.99, I did it through my iTunes account so it used my iTunes card, it's been like 3 weeks and hasn't showed up yet, I've tried logging out and back in, deleting the app and re-downloading and nothing. ...

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I recently purchased Spotify premium for like $12.99, I did it through my iTunes account so it used my iTunes card, it's been like 3 weeks and hasn't showed up yet, I've tried logging out and back in...

MattSuda

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Spotify Premium not recognized on phone or website.

I got an email from iTunes having taken the 12.99 out of my bank account for premium. $25.98. Renewal. Spotify says I don't have it? I use it connected to my Facebook. Very frustrating as I pay for my boyfriends and mine and his still works!

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I got an email from iTunes having taken the 12.99 out of my bank account for premium. $25.98. Renewal. Spotify says I don't have it? I use it connected to my Facebook. Very frustrating as I pay for m...

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Playlist ordering

I use the 'starred playlist' that was created after starred tracks was got rid of and it was all fine until about a week ago when the most recent songs that I put on there are at the bottom of the playlist and I don't know why it's putting them there...

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I use the 'starred playlist' that was created after starred tracks was got rid of and it was all fine until about a week ago when the most recent songs that I put on there are at the bottom of t...

MattSuda

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Solved!! Background colors don't match current album art

So, the background colors/shading correspond to the album art for the song that will play next, not the song currently playing. Tried deleting and reinstalling but it persists. Help?

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So, the background colors/shading correspond to the album art for the song that will play next, not the song currently playing. Tried deleting and reinstalling but it persists. Help?

MattSuda

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Although i have not been outside my country since i installes spotify i can not access to my account

An error window appeares when i want to access to my account saying that u can not use spotify more than 14 days abroad. I have not been abroad since i instolled the app

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An error window appeares when i want to access to my account saying that u can not use spotify more than 14 days abroad. I have not been abroad since i instolled the app

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Offline mode and streaming

I have some questions about data and offline mode. 1) what is the difference between offline mode switch within settings and choosing an album and toggleing the switch to make it "available offline?" As an example, I have an album that has the availa...

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I have some questions about data and offline mode.   1) what is the difference between offline mode switch within settings and choosing an album and toggleing the switch to make it "available ...

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Re: i need to use the song timer for my work- I notice the time fades away after a few seconds

The "Timer" concern has a message board post. Please search board for "Please-DO-NOT-hide timer". There are several Spin instructors with the same concern, including myself. Please find, read through, and leave your "Kudos" & voice your concern, so t...

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The "Timer" concern has a message board post.  Please search board for "Please-DO-NOT-hide timer".  There are several Spin instructors with the same concern, including myself.  Please ...

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Spotify only plays 1 song

Hi I am using Permium on my iPhone (5s), all went great but since last week Spotify won't play more than 1 song no matter which album or category I select. Does anybody know what the problem is? Thx, Tina

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Hi I am using Permium on my iPhone (5s), all went great but since last week Spotify won't play more than 1 song no matter which album or category I select. Does anybody know what the problem is? Thx,...

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Solved!! airplay devices unselectable

From IOS version 4.0.0.919 on ipad. The airplay selection interface has changed - however now when I select the "devices available", then "more devices", my airplay receivers pop up and then disappear before i can select them...

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From IOS version 4.0.0.919 on ipad.  The airplay selection interface has changed - however now when I select the "devices available", then "more devices", my airplay receivers pop up and then di...

MattSuda

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Solved!! How to Remove Albums from Offline Availability

Help! I recently upgraded to Premium on my computer and iPhone. I saved a few dozen albums on my iPhone that I wanted to listen to regularly while without WiFi. Now that I am ready to switch some of them out for others, I'm finding that the only way ...

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Help! I recently upgraded to Premium on my computer and iPhone. I saved a few dozen albums on my iPhone that I wanted to listen to regularly while without WiFi. Now that I am ready to switch some of ...

kbrooksc

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