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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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  • MattSuda
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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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  • MattSuda
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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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  • Camila73
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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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  • n0hero
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Goes Into Radio Mode After FaceTime or Phone Call

Hi, sometimes after I hang up a FaceTime or phone call that I answered while I was listening to music, then go back to play my music, the current song stops and Spotify continues the playlist I was listening to in radio mode. Is there any reason this...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi, sometimes after I hang up a FaceTime or phone call that I answered while I was listening to music, then go back to play my music, the current song stops and Spotify continues the playlist I was l...
  • martinweiss
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I select individual songs in my own playlist?

I cannot select individual songs in my own playlist after I enhance it (I press the song, it does not respond). If I turn enhance off, it works. Worked in the past and stopped working once I got an iPhone 12.

  • Casual Listener
  • I cannot select individual songs in my own playlist after I enhance it (I press the song, it does not respond). If I turn enhance off, it works. Worked in the past and stopped working once I got an i...
  • AndresM
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Superuser Contribution No audio after WhatsApp phonecall using Apple CarPlay

PlanPremium FamilyCountryID Device(iPhone 7 Plus)Operating System(iOS 15.4.1)App Version(8.7.18) My Question or IssueWhenever I am using Apple CarPlay while driving and listening to Spotify (music, podcasts or whatever), and there's a WhatsApp phone ...

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  • Plan Premium Family Country ID   Device (iPhone 7 Plus) Operating System (iOS 15.4.1) App Version (8.7.18)   My Question or Issue Whenever I am using Apple CarPlay while drivin...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Why does my playback stop when I connect/disconnect from wireless charger?

I have iPhone 13 pro max and every time I place my phone on wireless charger to charge, my music briefly pauses and then continues. When I go to remove my phone, it pauses again and then resumes in 1 second.

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  • I have iPhone 13 pro max and every time I place my phone on wireless charger to charge, my music briefly pauses and then continues. When I go to remove my phone, it pauses again and then resumes in 1...
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Superuser Contribution Playing music offline on Apple Watch

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone 13 pro maxApple Watch series 5Operating SystemiOS 15watch OS 8 My Question or IssueI’m able to download my playlists to my Apple watch no problem. The green tick appears. But when I’m disconnected from my ...

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  •     Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 13 pro max Apple Watch series 5 Operating System iOS 15 watch OS 8   My Question or Issue I’m able to download my pl...
  • Mario
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Stop automatically switch from Bluetooth to usb

iOS 15.4iPhone 11 Pro MaxSpotify version 8.7.21.1728When in my vehicle, and I am connected via Bluetooth, and I have my phone charging with usb….how to I stop Spotify from switching to usb, every time I set phone down and giggle cord…is there a way t...

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  • iOS 15.4 iPhone 11 Pro Max Spotify version 8.7.21.1728 When in my vehicle, and I am connected via Bluetooth, and I have my phone charging with usb….how to I stop Spotify from switching to usb, eve...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify randomly stops playing titles in an downloaded album

I tried removing and then again download the entire album, I have cleared all data & cache, I even uninstalled and reinstalled the App, restarted my phone... still every now and then Spotify just stops playing audio book tracks. The track / chapter i...

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  • I tried removing and then again download the entire album, I have cleared all data & cache, I even uninstalled and reinstalled the App, restarted my phone... still every now and then Spotify just...
  • Jeremy
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Autoplay doesn't work anywhere

I use the Autoplay feature a lot but recently it hasn't been working? I've tried on my iPhone, my iPad, my Macbook, I've updated all the apps, deleted and reinstalled, turned Autoplay on and off (on all three devices) and still the feature does not w...

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  • I use the Autoplay feature a lot but recently it hasn't been working? I've tried on my iPhone, my iPad, my Macbook, I've updated all the apps, deleted and reinstalled, turned Autoplay on and off (on ...
  • Kristina345
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Superuser Contribution How do I add my Alexa speakers to the speaker options on the Spotify app?

I log into the Spotify App, play song, select "Devices Available" or "Connect to a Device" and don’t see my Alexa devices. How can I add them to this list to choose from in the app? I am not interested in voice commands.

  • Visitor
  • I log into the Spotify App, play song, select "Devices Available" or "Connect to a Device" and don’t see my Alexa devices. How can I add them to this list to choose from in the app? I am not interest...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect devices don't show up reliably in iOS App

Hi girls and guys,I keep on having problems with Spotify connect devices not showing up reliably on my iOS devices. Some speakers don't show up at all under iOS, some show up sporadically.I tested this with 4 iOS devices all on the latest iOS and Spo...

  • Roadie
  • Hi girls and guys, I keep on having problems with Spotify connect devices not showing up reliably on my iOS devices. Some speakers don't show up at all under iOS, some show up sporadically. I t...
  • Frenchie5
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Superuser Contribution Música curtida não tá tocando

PlanoPremium FamiliarCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 13.2.3 My Question or IssueA música Morph (Twenty One Pilots) não toca no meu celular quando eu acesso pelas músicas curtidas (não sei se em playlist tocaria) já faz uns 3 meses, ma...

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  • Plano Premium Familiar Country Brazil Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 13.2.3   My Question or Issue A música Morph (Twenty One Pilots) não toca no meu celular quando eu acesso pe...
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My music keeps slowing down randomly? How to fix this?

When listening to music, it will randomly slow down for a few seconds, it sounds like it is in a time warp. I can go back and rewind the song and it plays back normally. I have restarted my device and deleted and reinstalled the Spoitfy app, but it i...

  • Visitor
  • When listening to music, it will randomly slow down for a few seconds, it sounds like it is in a time warp. I can go back and rewind the song and it plays back normally. I have restarted my device an...
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Why don't I have the lyric feature?

I have my app updated and have checked multiple songs.

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  • I have my app updated and have checked multiple songs.
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Won't Download on iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 13.6.1 My Question or IssueI have a wide library of local files that I listen to through Spotify, and for months now I have been downloading them for offline listening on my iPhone. Re...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 13.6.1   My Question or Issue I have a wide library of local files that I listen to through Spotify, and for mo...
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Superuser Contribution I can't play pink floyd songs on my devices. Iphone, Ipad, Imac.

I can't play pink floyd songs on my devices. Iphone, Ipad, Imac. all the other artists I can reproduce them. my wife on iphone and ipad manages to reproduce the songs of pink floyd.we have a SPOTIFY DUO subscription.it's really frustrating because th...

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  • I can't play pink floyd songs on my devices. Iphone, Ipad, Imac. all the other artists I can reproduce them. my wife on iphone and ipad manages to reproduce the songs of pink floyd. we have a SPOTIF...
  • Mario
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Superuser Contribution Whenever I connect my earbuds, the loop button and lyrics etc disappear

The options disappear whenever I connect my earbuds for example the song cover doesn’t show and the loop button disappears. It just shows the title of the song, the like button and the shuffle button but when my headphones are connected, all the opti...

  • Visitor
  • The options disappear whenever I connect my earbuds for example the song cover doesn’t show and the loop button disappears. It just shows the title of the song, the like button and the shuffle button...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution I can't download podcasts anymore to offline mode (it works for songs)

I'm not able to download podcasts anymore. I checked all tipps that I can find, have enough storage, not more than 10.000 songs downloaded, stable WiFi, full battery, latest app version, I signed out and in again, I deinstalled and installed the app ...

  • Visitor
  • I'm not able to download podcasts anymore. I checked all tipps that I can find, have enough storage, not more than 10.000 songs downloaded, stable WiFi, full battery, latest app version, I signed out...
  • Kiril
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