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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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Ivelina

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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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AvaTilley

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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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Solved!! iOS Updating

When I add songs, playlists, etc. when logged into to Spotify on my desktop computer, the new material does not appear on the Spotify app on my Iphone 6 unless I logout of Spotify and then login again. Why doesn't this update automatically without go...

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When I add songs, playlists, etc. when logged into to Spotify on my desktop computer, the new material does not appear on the Spotify app on my Iphone 6 unless I logout of Spotify and then login agai...

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Spotify queue doing strange things..

I'll be four or five songs into an album ( WITHOUT shuffle turned on ), and suddenly one of the previously heard songs will start playing. When I check the queue, it looks like a random smattering of the album's tracks are on there. Anybody else expe...

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I'll be four or five songs into an album ( WITHOUT shuffle turned on ), and suddenly one of the previously heard songs will start playing. When I check the queue, it looks like a random smattering of...

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Problems with going online

I just updated to the newest version of spotify and now when i want to go online i only get the message that there is en error. No errorcode or something. I already reinstalled the app and logged off and on for several times. Nothing changed. I've go...

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I just updated to the newest version of spotify and now when i want to go online i only get the message that there is en error. No errorcode or something. I already reinstalled the app and logged off...

Petervanbeelen

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Spotify seems to keep wiping offline songs/Spotify Abroad

Hi all, I have been having some issues and hopefully you all can help out. First, (I have a premium account) I made all of my songs available offline and then randomly when I turned on spotify a few days ago only about 20% of my songs were available ...

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Hi all,    I have been having some issues and hopefully you all can help out.    First, (I have a premium account) I made all of my songs available offline and then randomly w...

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help

i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files

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i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files

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Solved!! Auto use offline mode

Hello, When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data? Thx!

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Hello,   When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data?   Thx!

Ivan92

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 3.1.0

What's new in version 3.1.0 New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: Issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected vehicles.

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What's new in version 3.1.0   New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: I...

Jcmjain

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New update crashes

Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get it to stop. Please help. Note: I am still on iOS 7.

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Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get i...

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Offline playlists not downloading all tracks

random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a green icon.

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random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a...

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Solved!! Spotify Connect crashes while using an iPhone 5 and PS4

I just started experiencing this issue after the last app update (and activated my premium account). The app on my phone crashes out at random times when I am skipping a song while I am controlling Spotify on my PS4. This is the only time I have ever...

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I just started experiencing this issue after the last app update (and activated my premium account). The app on my phone crashes out at random times when I am skipping a song while I am controlling S...

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Finished my free trial and now I can't listen to music

I have just finished my free trial and I have been told that I can only listen to songs when connected to wifi or 3G. But when I am at home connected to wifi and I click shuffle play, it comes up with "start your free trial now". I don't want to buy ...

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I have just finished my free trial and I have been told that I can only listen to songs when connected to wifi or 3G. But when I am at home connected to wifi and I click shuffle play, it comes up wit...

Fishtaco

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Got a mail for "Running" but App hasn't changed

Hello, I'm really looking forward to the new "Running"-feature. Yesterday, I got a mail from Spotify telling me that "Spotify Running is here" and that I should "update my app and start running". Yay, great! Well... but how do I do that? There is no ...

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Hello,   I'm really looking forward to the new "Running"-feature. Yesterday, I got a mail from Spotify telling me that "Spotify Running is here" and that I should "update my app and start...

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Not downloading offline playlists on iPhone 6 Plus

Hi, i added a lot of stuff to My Music recently and marked it for offline access but Spotify is refusing to make it accessible. Is it a known problem? Thanks for any help!

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Hi, i added a lot of stuff to My Music recently and marked it for offline access but Spotify is refusing to make it accessible. Is it a known problem? Thanks for any help!

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Apple Music

Most would probably try apple music esp because the service will be pre-installed in an upcoming ios version and will be free to use fot 3 months. I dread some analysis on how this new service will eventually carve a dominant slice of the streaming m...

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Most would probably try apple music esp because the service will be pre-installed in an upcoming ios version and will be free to use fot 3 months.  I dread some analysis on how this new ser...

Fishtaco

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Spotify "Freezes" on Startup (iPhone 6)

I just updated Spotify to Version 3.3.0 on my iPhone 6 with IOS 8.3 and on startup it freezes. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and no luck. When opening the app, everything loads and instantly freezes. Anybody has a similar issue?

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I just updated Spotify to Version 3.3.0 on my iPhone 6 with IOS 8.3 and on startup it freezes. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and no luck. When opening the app, everything loads and instant...

Fishtaco

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Solved!! My spotify account keeps displaying FB pic and name despite is already unlinked. How can I fix it?

I have created my account via spotify. After this I linked it to my facebook account, and then decided to unlink it. Despite is unlinked, fb deactivated and cleared cache in my devices, iOS, android, iMac my facebook name still is displayed in my spo...

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I have created my account via spotify. After this I linked it to my facebook account, and then decided to unlink it. Despite is unlinked, fb deactivated and cleared cache in my devices, iOS, android,...

manestry

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Solved!! Spotify won't sync local files to iPhone 5

Hi There, Im using Spotify Premium 1.1.0.2549 on my iPhone 5 iOS 7.1.1 with 1.8gb of free space. I've had this problem on and off for a couple of years now, it seems my local files (added to a playlist) will sync to my iPhone on some wifi networks an...

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Hi There,   Im using Spotify Premium 1.1.0.2549 on my iPhone 5 iOS 7.1.1 with 1.8gb of free space.   I've had this problem on and off for a couple of years now, it seems my local fi...

jethrofloyds

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Shazam integration

No connect shazam and Spotify

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No connect shazam and Spotify 😞

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Can't sync playlists on my gen 4 ipod touch

hi there, so i recently got spotify premium and read that you need to sync your playlist to listen offline, but i have a problem. while connected to the internet, i hit the "available offline" option on my ipod and then little grey arrows appear next...

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hi there, so i recently got spotify premium and read that you need to sync your playlist to listen offline, but i have a problem. while connected to the internet, i hit the "available offline" option...

skiorscuba

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