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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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Superuser Contribution awful lines in serach results layout

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceiPhone 13 proOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or IssueHi, from some new versions of spotify up to the latest one, I have noticed that in search results, lines are shown between one song and another. I don't know if th...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device iPhone 13 pro Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue Hi, from some new versions of spotify up to the latest one, I have noticed that in...
  • Eni
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Bumble Integration Not Loading

Hi there, I have an issue with the loading of bumble Spotify integration for more than a year now. I have tried everything I can think of and consulted Bumble and Spotify support with no luck. Here the situation: When I tap the Spotify bumble widget,...

  • Newbie
  • ...or web login (inkognito) Deleted and recreated my Bumble account entirely Tried without VPN, with VPN, 5G, 4G, Wifi Public and Private Made sure both regions are set to Germany Tried on an e...
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Superuser Contribution Different Layout/Can’t Unhide Songs

PlanFreeDeviceiPhone SEMy Question or IssueMy layout isn’t the same as my friends’. When I click a playlist, there are only little “remove” dashes that you would usually see to hide a song. These only remove it from your playlist. It won’t allow me t...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Device iPhone SE My Question or Issue My layout isn’t the same as my friends’. When I click a playlist, there are only little “remove” dashes that you would usually see to hide a song....
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution no back button when opening podcast charts by country

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 13 miniOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or IssueWhen opening country charts for podcasts, a back button does not appear in the top left corner. Search > Podcasts > Podcast Charts > Podcast charts by Country > (an...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 13 mini Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue When opening country charts for podcasts, a back button does not appear in the top left ...
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Podcasts] Disable Video-Function in Podcasts

My whole family is using Spotify and they love it. But since you introduced video podcasts they watch instead of listening. As the parents we need to control the media time of the children. When they can watch whenever they want, it is becoming a pro...

  • Newbie
  • My whole family is using Spotify and they love it. But since you introduced video podcasts they watch instead of listening. As the parents we need to control the media time of the children. When they...
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Superuser Contribution (iOS) Opening Spotify stops audio playback from other apps

This is only happening as of a recent update, but every time I open Spotify while playing audio in another app, Spotify stops that audio without me even pressing play on anything. Pretty aggressive. I use a number of other apps to listen to music (Nu...

  • Regular
  • This is only happening as of a recent update, but every time I open Spotify while playing audio in another app, Spotify stops that audio without me even pressing play on anything. Pretty aggressive. ...
  • dr_michael
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Playlist hidden

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceIphone 12MiniOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or IssueI cant add songs to my playlist and i cant find it in my profile. I can find it when i search it up tho. Id like to add songs to my main playlist but i cant simp...

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  • Plan Premium Country Finland Device Iphone 12Mini Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue I cant add songs to my playlist and i cant find it in my profile. I can find it when ...
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Cannot listen to Spotify from Apple watch (with esim) no more

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 14 Pro MaxOperating SystemPhone: iOS 16.2, Spotify version 8.8.1.397Watch: modelnr MKJ03KS/a, 9.2 (20S361) My Question or IssueSince a couple of days ago my watch does not appear as a device to stream Spotify from...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System Phone: iOS 16.2, Spotify version 8.8.1.397 Watch: modelnr MKJ03KS/a, 9.2 (20S361)   My Question or Issue Sin...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution i can’t share lyrics

i don’t have the share option, i got it again a few weeks ago but then it disappeared again after a day or 2

  • Visitor
  • i don’t have the share option, i got it again a few weeks ago but then it disappeared again after a day or 2
  • erixou
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution App crashing, podcasts slow, queue broken

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or Issue1. The queue has been broken but that's an ongoing issue. 2. Podcasts are just slow. Click on a podcast. When will the page load? Immediately? 5 minutes from...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue 1. The queue has been broken but that's an ongoing issue.    2. Podca...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Cannot select airplay device from ios app

Plan PremiumCountry USA Device iPhone 14Operating System ios 16.2 My Question or IssueI'm unable to select my airplay device (apple TV) from spotify connect in the app. I can see the device, but nothing happens when I touch it. It was working the oth...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 14 Operating System ios 16.2   My Question or Issue I'm unable to select my airplay device (apple TV) from spotify connect in the a...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution why in random reading, I find artists that I don't listen to ?

in random reading, before, I found music by artists I listened to. now, lots of artists are offered to me in the random play when I don't listen to them. I don't understand why this has changed. moreover, when I want to delete a title in the shuffle,...

  • Visitor
  • in random reading, before, I found music by artists I listened to. now, lots of artists are offered to me in the random play when I don't listen to them. I don't understand why this has changed. more...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded files missing when I have no mobile data.

My downloaded files won’t play when my phone runs out of data. They do play when I’m connected to Wi-Fi and also when the phone is in flight mode at home (where there is Wi-Fi).Anyone any ideas? It won’t usually be a problem as I normally have data- ...

  • Visitor
  • My downloaded files won’t play when my phone runs out of data. They do play when I’m connected to Wi-Fi and also when the phone is in flight mode at home (where there is Wi-Fi). Anyone any ideas? ...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Song abruptly stopping

The song Short Stay by 50 cent stops at 1:41, even though the original record is 2:50. It looks like there is some bug causing the song to be played for a shorter amount of time.

  • Visitor
  • The song Short Stay by 50 cent stops at 1:41, even though the original record is 2:50. It looks like there is some bug causing the song to be played for a shorter amount of time.
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution i cant see the control button on songs to skip seconds in the song(?)

it’s impossible for me to hear a part of yhe song as i literally cannot skip i just have to hear the whole song? idk why it just disappeared i even deleted n reinstalled

  • Visitor
  • it’s impossible for me to hear a part of yhe song as i literally cannot skip i just have to hear the whole song? idk why it just disappeared i even deleted n reinstalled
  • Alex
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How to switch between modes on Apple Watch

Plan - PremiumCountry - USA Device - iPhone 14 Pro + Apple Watch Series 8Operating System - iOS 16.2, WatchOS 9.2 My Question As far as I can tell, there seems to be 2 modes on the Spotify app via Apple Watch.A mode that connects the watch to the pho...

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  • Plan - Premium Country - USA   Device - iPhone 14 Pro + Apple Watch Series 8 Operating System - iOS 16.2, WatchOS 9.2   My Question   As far as I can tell, there seems to ...
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When I’m in liked songs and I click on a song only a tiny bit plays

Basically when I go on to Spotify and hit liked songs all of them are listed but when I hit one to listen to it’s just a blurb and won’t play fully

  • Visitor
  • Basically when I go on to Spotify and hit liked songs all of them are listed but when I hit one to listen to it’s just a blurb and won’t play fully
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Superuser Contribution Slow loading times for downloaded content

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or IssueWhen attempting to load a downloaded playlist or album on a slow/inconsistent wifi connection, the loading screen takes significantly longer than it should. It's clear tha...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue When attempting to load a downloaded playlist or album on a slow/inconsistent wifi connection, ...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Fiz o download das musicas, só que não está tocando sem internet

tenho o spotify premium e fiz o download das musicas, só que ultimamente quando estou sem internet, as musicas não tocam, geralmente travam no segundo 10

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  • tenho o spotify premium e fiz o download das musicas, só que ultimamente quando estou sem internet, as musicas não tocam, geralmente travam no segundo 10
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution The manual for canceling the dislike button is strange.

I read a document about how to cancel a dislike button for a song. However, I don't understand the method described in the manual. Why do they say to turn off the hide unplayable track in the playback and then press the dislike button again?

  • Visitor
  • I read a document about how to cancel a dislike button for a song. However, I don't understand the method described in the manual. Why do they say to turn off the hide unplayable track in the playbac...
  • Joan
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