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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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fadman

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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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Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Unable to play anything in CarPlay

Spotify version8.9.19.571PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceiPhone 15 Pro Max / CarPlay in a Mini CooperOperating SystemiOS 17.3.1 My Question or IssueLately, Spotify is not able to play anything upon (re)connecting with CarPlay. It’ll show the l...

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Spotify version 8.9.19.571 Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device iPhone 15 Pro Max / CarPlay in a Mini Cooper Operating System iOS 17.3.1   My Question or Issue Lately, Spotify...

Xavier4561

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Superuser Contribution App freezing/crashing in Offline mode

So I don't understand, do I have to activate offline mode in data saver mode? Why does the app freeze when I listen in offline mode and no longer play any songs? The app also closes. I have an iPhone 11 Pro with 8,000 songs downloaded.

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So I don't understand, do I have to activate offline mode in data saver mode? Why does the app freeze when I listen in offline mode and no longer play any songs? The app also closes. I have an iPhone...

davidchirk15

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App und Titel starten sehr verzögert

9.0.91 hat mein Spotify auf meinem iPad kaputt gemacht... es dauert ewig, die App zu öffnen und Songs abzuspielen. Lieder ruckeln und pausieren. Das Laden des Albumcovers dauert ewig, genau wie beim Song... Ich habe das Gerät neu gestartet, den Cache...

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  9.0.91 hat mein Spotify auf meinem iPad kaputt gemacht... es dauert ewig, die App zu öffnen und Songs abzuspielen. Lieder ruckeln und pausieren. Das Laden des Albumcovers dauert ewig, genau w...

Joe_Conrad

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcast episode list starts at bottom

When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all the way up to the top. PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDevic...

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When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all t...

Jakesuit

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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Switch to video button overlaps with lyrics

I just use the official Spotify app from the AppStore, and an iPhone 16 Pro Max. All font sizes are at default settings.  

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I just use the official Spotify app from the AppStore, and an iPhone 16 Pro Max. All font sizes are at default settings.   

Dessi

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Superuser Contribution [iPad] Keyboard shortcuts stopped working

PlanPremiumCountryCroatia DeviceiPad Air (gen. 5)Operating SystemiPadOS version 17.6.1 My Question or IssueI listen to Spotify on my iPad which is connected to a Magic Keyboard. I specifically remember being able to pause songs with spacebar and skip...

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Plan Premium Country Croatia   Device iPad Air (gen. 5) Operating System iPadOS version 17.6.1   My Question or Issue I listen to Spotify on my iPad which is connected to a Magic...

TheSman

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Superuser Contribution EQ lagging after it starts

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone 13My Question or IssueI am trying to make a Spotify mix, and sometimes with some songs, the EQ won't automatically switch when it needs to; it'll always switch a second later, no matter what EQ setting I put it on

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone 13 My Question or Issue I am trying to make a Spotify mix, and sometimes with some songs, the EQ won't automatically switch when it needs to; it'll alwa...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Why are songs playing that are not in my playlist with auto play off

My Spotify keeps playing songs not in my playlist even though auto play is turned off. The playlist is more and an hour and a half long so this shouldn’t be happening. It’s very annoying, and I have to use all my skips to get to a song actually on th...

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My Spotify keeps playing songs not in my playlist even though auto play is turned off. The playlist is more and an hour and a half long so this shouldn’t be happening. It’s very annoying, and I have ...

nigger_cocks12345678

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Loses Track of Podcast Position

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhen I listen to partial lengths of podcasts, Spotify doesn't remember my spot and jumps back to parts I have already listened to. This al...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue When I listen to partial lengths of podcasts, Spotify doe...

Ialbeldar

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Superuser Contribution AI DJ not working

the AI dj isn’t working anymore. This happened suddenly on my iPhone and iPad have updated both

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the AI dj isn’t working anymore.  This happened suddenly on my iPhone and iPad    have updated both 

AlejaR

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Playlist Mixing not Working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 26.3.1 My Question or IssueAny time I use the Mix feature and drag the song to line up with the beats I want, the track returns back to the previous place and is unable to mix. Additionally, the...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 26.3.1   My Question or Issue Any time I use the Mix feature and drag the song to line up with the beats I want, the trac...

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Superuser Contribution Despite Premium plan, randomly my currently playing playlist is abandoned and forced into shuffle

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 26.4.1 My Question or IssueDespite Premium plan, randomly my currently playing playlist is abandoned and forced into shuffle. This occurs when I have physically closed the app (but not...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 26.4.1   My Question or Issue Despite Premium plan, randomly my currently playing playlist is abandoned and for...

Yordan

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify interfering with Auto lock

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notification pops up or I check my screen, the screen doesn’t auto lock after 30 seconds like I have...

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  Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue  Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notifi...

FalkoGross

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Superuser Contribution Audiobook listening timer doesn't always stop playback

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 18.7.7 My Question or IssueI use audiobook as a sleep aid. I always set a timer, either for 1 hour or "Until the end of the chapter". I conk out during playback, so I don't know what's happening...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 18.7.7   My Question or Issue I use audiobook as a sleep aid.  I always set a timer, either for 1 hour or "Until the...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Renaming Blend Stopped Working on IPhone

Premium, iPhone 13Used to be able to rename blends into playlist names on IPhone. Now everyone I know can't. All it says is "Something went wrong. Please try again."

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Premium, iPhone 13 Used to be able to rename blends into playlist names on IPhone. Now everyone I know can't. All it says is "Something went wrong. Please try again."  

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Automatically disable equalizer when using car stereo instead of headphones

I love the equalizer when using headphones but do I need to keep going into the settings to turn it off everytime I'm in the car (connected with iPod USB or Bluetooth depending on which car) and then back on again when using headphones? If there coul...

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 I love the equalizer when using headphones but do I need to keep going into the settings to turn it off everytime I'm in the car (connected with iPod USB or Bluetooth depending on which car) an...

Shrey9

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Album covers in low quality

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve noticed that album covers are showing up in low quality on the Spotify mobile app. I imagine this is not an issue exclusive to iOS users.For comparison purposes, I’ve attached a screenshot showing the same album...

Music Fan

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve noticed that album covers are showing up in low quality on the Spotify mobile app. I imagine this is not an issue exclusive to iOS users. For comparison purpos...

sergio_bona

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Superuser Contribution Nothing Here - Apple CarPlay

Plan Premium Country Uk Device iPhone Pro 13 Operating System ios My Question or Issue Until recently when I pressed Spotify in my car it downloaded and all my apps appeared. Now I a told I’m “0ffline” and then “Nothing Here”. It all worked fine with...

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Plan Premium Country Uk Device iPhone Pro 13 Operating System ios   My Question or Issue Until recently when I pressed Spotify in my car it downloaded and all my apps appeare...

Dessi

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This forum is useless

Spotify, you only answer the simple questions or those that have a documented “fix”. Not one answer yet about the update that 99% of people hate. Where is the public statement saying “hey, we hear you. We are working to improve the app with your inpu...

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Spotify, you  only answer the simple questions or those that have a documented “fix”. Not one answer yet about the update that 99% of people hate. Where is the public statement saying “hey, we h...

testing001

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Solved!! Cannot Turn off Crossfade / Automix

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone14Operating SystemiOS 26.3.1My Question or IssueI have turned off crossfade and Automix in the settings on my iPhone and on my desktop which is a MacBook and yet the songs still crossfade on my playlists. I cannot get ...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone14 Operating System iOS 26.3.1 My Question or Issue I have turned off crossfade and Automix in the settings on my iPhone and on my desktop which is a Mac...

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