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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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  • sapmi
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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...

  • Visitor
  • 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...

  • Visitor
  • 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 ...
  • user-removed
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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
  • Bittencourt
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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

  • Visitor
  • 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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Superuser Contribution Radio queue doesn't match radio playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueWhen I play a song on a radio station, for some reason it generates a queue that doesn't match what it shows on the radio playlist screen. It doesn't do this for...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue When I play a song on a radio station, for some reason it generates a queue that does...
  • Oizo123
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Superuser Contribution Spotify på apple watch

Kan inte spela Spotify på Apple watch 8 med e-sim utan telefon. Apple music och radio fungerar på apple watch utan telefon. Har premium family. Det var tänkt ut och springa och lyssna på Spotify utan telefon.

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  • Kan inte spela Spotify på Apple watch 8 med e-sim utan telefon. Apple music och radio fungerar på apple watch utan telefon. Har premium family. Det var tänkt ut och springa och lyssna på Spotify utan...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution when joining a family subscription, an error occurs that the address is inc

Hello. when joining a family subscription, an error occurs that the address is incorrect, although the address is actually correct, it also does not allow you to buy a family subscription

  • Visitor
  • Hello. when joining a family subscription, an error occurs that the address is incorrect, although the address is actually correct, it also does not allow you to buy a family subscription
  • Dian
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Not playing music from playlist and only the ones suggested

Have Spotify for many years and never a problem and literally since January this year Spotify stopped playing the musics from my playlist or plays one or 2 and then only the suggested musics! Why?

  • Visitor
  • Have Spotify for many years and never a problem and literally since January this year Spotify stopped playing the musics from my playlist or plays one or 2 and then only the suggested musics! Why?
  • Joan
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Music stops or skips like a CD when I open a new app

PlanFreeCountryThe United States of AmericaDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13.3 My Question or IssueI have no issue playing music on Spotify at all except for when I try to open a new app on my phone while music is playing. For example, if I get a ...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country The United States of America Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13.3   My Question or Issue I have no issue playing music on Spotify at all except for when I try to...
  • pointingfinger
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Downloaded but slow to load

Plan: PremiumCountry: Canada Device: iPhoneX My Question or IssueI basically only listen to music that i've downloaded. My work wifi blocks a lot of connections, including to Spotify. If my phone is connected to wifi, the albums page takes minutes to...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: Canada   Device: iPhoneX   My Question or Issue I basically only listen to music that i've downloaded.  My work wifi blocks a lot of connections, incl...
  • Billy-J
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spotify is offline

Hello, suddenly spotify stopped working on cellular. Just like that. Once it was alright, suddenly it was not. And I havent changed any settings on my phone. On Wi-Fi it all working. On cellular it is not. Although all other apps work fine. I tried t...

  • Visitor
  • Hello, suddenly spotify stopped working on cellular. Just like that. Once it was alright, suddenly it was not. And I havent changed any settings on my phone. On Wi-Fi it all working. On cellular it i...
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
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Superuser Contribution Jocko Podcast won’t play

My Question or IssueHello , I listen to the jocko podcasts daily and this morning I went to play it and it will not load any audio. Every other podcast on the app seems to load and play except for jocko. I use an iPhone 13 Pro with updated iOS. Have ...

  • Newbie
  •   My Question or Issue Hello , I listen to the jocko podcasts daily and this morning I went to play it and it will not load any audio. Every other podcast on the app seems to load and play exc...
  • Lyubka
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When liked songs is enhanced you cant queue the new songs

PlanPremiumCountryNorway DeviceiPhone 13 pro, iOs 16.1.1 (but been like this for a while)My Question or IssueAfter «liked songs» has been enhanced, I can no longer just swipe to queue songs. If I just want to queue one of the enhanced songs I need to...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country Norway   Device iPhone 13 pro, iOs 16.1.1 (but been like this for a while) My Question or Issue After «liked songs» has been enhanced, I can no longer just swipe to ...
  • MateusM
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