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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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Syncing to an iphone

How do I sync from my Mac to an iphone. I reloaded Spotify because my iphone kept cutting out but now I have reloaded it I cannot access the playlists on my Mac.

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How do I sync from my Mac to an iphone. I reloaded Spotify because my iphone kept cutting out but now I have reloaded it I cannot access the playlists on my Mac. 

mike_vengeance

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Phone Not Showing Up in Devices

i know i am asking a question that has been asked plenty of times, but my phone will not show up under devices. i have restarted my router, restarted my phone, made sure both computer and phone are connected to the same wifi, disabled mcaffee complet...

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i know i am asking a question that has been asked plenty of times, but   my phone will not show up under devices. i have restarted my router, restarted my phone, made sure both computer and ph...

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Premium upgrade purchased through iTunes not recognised

I purchased 1 month premium upgrade on my iPad via my iTunes account and got an email receipt confirming the purchase from iTunes. This was 2 weeks ago. My spotify account appears to have no record of this purchase at all. Before posting this message...

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I purchased 1 month premium upgrade on my iPad via my iTunes account and got an email receipt confirming the purchase from iTunes.  This was 2 weeks ago.  My spotify account appears to have...

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Device not syncing (Iphone)

Hi I have had this problem for months now. My iphone device does not show up on Mac. I have followed Spotify help advice and proceedures with out resolution. Includng checking the UPnp. I have removed and resynced, reset, reloaded. Offline has been d...

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Hi   I have had this problem for months now.  My iphone device does not show up on Mac.  I  have followed Spotify help advice and proceedures with out resolution.  Includng...

mike_vengeance

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Solved!! How do I add albums/artists/songs to a playlist?

I'd like to add albums and artists to a playlist. I can click the '...' button to add a single song to a queue, and then once in the queue, I can add it to the playlist (which is absolutely a HORRIBLE way to do it), but when I click '...' for an arti...

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I'd like to add albums and artists to a playlist. I can click the '...' button to add a single song to a queue, and then once in the queue, I can add it to the playlist (which is absolutely a HO...

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Solved!! iPad app crashes

I've just updated my Spotify app on my iPad and Spotify crashes I have iOS 9 can you fix this asap

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I've just updated my Spotify app on my iPad and Spotify crashes I have iOS 9 can you fix this asap

Rechenmacher

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Spotify stops when iPhone goes in standby.

My Spotify on iPhone stops playing when i turn OFF the screen og going to another app (non Music apps).. It startet after i updated the Spotify app. Hos Can i have background Music again?

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My Spotify on iPhone stops playing when i turn OFF the screen og going to another app (non Music apps).. It startet after i updated the Spotify app. Hos Can i have background Music again?

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Unsyncing an iPod Touch

So I need to disable offline on my old iPod Touch cause it no longer gets used anymore but when I go to remove it from my devices it doesn't go under iPod touch it goes under iPhone and all 3 devices I have synced for offline play are registered as i...

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So I need to disable offline on my old iPod Touch cause it no longer gets used anymore but when I go to remove it from my devices it doesn't go under iPod touch it goes under iPhone and all 3 devices...

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BMW integration iOs 8.3 and Spotify 3.6.0.923

I use the spotify app version 3.6.0.923 with Apple iOS 8.3 on a iPhne 4S connected with Snap-In adapter of BMW F31.Since the last update I can choose the next title with the iDrive Controller. Everytime it will be disconnected.Furthermore, spotify do...

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I use the spotify app version 3.6.0.923 with Apple iOS 8.3 on a iPhne 4S connected with Snap-In adapter of BMW F31. Since the last update I can choose the next title with the iDrive Controller. Ever...

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offline mode iPhone

I can't put my Spotify to offline mode becaus connect is running... how do I disable this, or how can i turn my spotify to offline mode?

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I can't put my Spotify to offline mode becaus connect is running... how do I disable this, or how can i turn my spotify to offline mode?

Teresa

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Album restricted to playback on mobile?

Hi all, Is it possible that an album is restricted to be played at a mobile app? I'd like to listen to the Rio 2 Soundtrack album (https://open.spotify.com/album/3ehRRrkC0MAQ9ihHgxNPF8) but it doesn't playback on my Android app. Desktop app will play...

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Hi all,   Is it possible that an album is restricted to be played at a mobile app? I'd like to listen to the Rio 2 Soundtrack album (https://open.spotify.com/album/3ehRRrkC0MAQ9ihHgxNPF8) but ...

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Local Songs Not Syncing On Iphone

Local songs wont sync to my iphone, it was working before and has become a problem recently.

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Local songs wont sync to my iphone, it was working before and has become a problem recently.

steefquantro

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App keeps shutting my iPhone off

Every time id try to click on the app it would shut my iPhone off so I've tried deleting it but now even pushing the install button in the App Store makes my phone shut off. Help?!

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Every time id try to click on the app it would shut my iPhone off so I've tried deleting it but now even pushing the install button in the App Store makes my phone shut off. Help?!

neto245021

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Won't recognise both iPhones at the same time

i Have an iPhone 5, called by a name with 5, and an iPhone 6+ with 6+ in the Phone's ID., but Spotify--oh, I have a PremiuM. I need both recognized. As Stands, now,. Spotify only recognizes one at a time;!, But have tried Oh, the device is called, Ju...

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i Have an iPhone 5, called by a name with 5, and an iPhone 6+ with 6+ in the Phone's ID., but Spotify--oh, I have a PremiuM.  I need both recognized.  As Stands, now,. Spotify only recogniz...

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apple carplay and shuffle

Can any one help out, if it is possibe to turn on shuffle play when in carplay mode from the head unit as i can not find it?

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Can any one help out, if it is possibe to turn on shuffle play when in carplay mode from the head unit as i can not find it?

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Cancelled subscription to Premium, Appalled at last ditch attempt to keep my business

Hi Community I wanted to copy for you the email I sent to the last ditch 'premium@spotify' email address, which appeared as I tried to cancel my subscription. I was appalled that having struggled to get any effective technical help for months, there ...

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Hi Community   I wanted to copy for you the email I sent to the last ditch 'premium@spotify' email address, which appeared as I tried to cancel my subscription. I was appalled that having stru...

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Album art not displaying in-car after 2015 beta update

Hi there, Ever since I updated Spotify to the beta in early 2015 I'm unable to see the album art when I plug my phone into my car. My 2015 Subaru Impreza was displaying it just fine when plugged in, but the beta was applied and it no longer displays ...

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Hi there,   Ever since I updated Spotify to the beta in early 2015 I'm unable to see the album art when I plug my phone into my car.  My 2015 Subaru Impreza was displaying it just fine wh...

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Search not working when using mobile data

DescriptionWhen using mobile data, every time I try to search for tracks, I get the 'error occurred' message. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. Be using mobile data as opposed to wifi2. Use search function What I expected to happenS...

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Description When using mobile data, every time I try to search for tracks, I get the 'error occurred' message.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Be using mobile dat...

mjp5196

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Solved!! BUG: Scroll and select issues with "Songs" list iOS app

UPDATE AUG 1 2015: Looks like the July 29 update fixed this bug! AWESOME!! When selecting a song from the "Songs" list, large grey boxes separate the songs according to first letter of the first word of the songs. These grey boxes seem to be messing ...

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UPDATE AUG 1 2015: Looks like the July 29 update fixed this bug! 🙂 AWESOME!!   When selecting a song from the "Songs" list, large grey boxes separate the songs according to first letter of th...

jessrd1992

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Ford Sync AppLink - Not working ·choose playlist" command

All the commands seams to work but "choose playlist". I have latest spotifuggle 0.7.1 and latest Gen 1 Ford Sync in a Mustang with the last version. Any idea why this command does not show any playlist? All the other commands work perfectly. Thanks

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All the commands seams to work but "choose playlist". I have latest spotifuggle 0.7.1 and latest Gen 1 Ford Sync in a Mustang with the last version. Any idea why this command does not show any playli...

tuliotoscano

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