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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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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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iPhone 6+ / iOS 8 Offline Mode No Longer Working

I've had Spotify Premium for a number of years on various phones and OSs and up until about 2 months ago it worked wonderfully on my iPhone 6+. However when I choose "Save" on an album or playlsit it only donwloads a sporadic number of songs (at best...

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I've had Spotify Premium for a number of years on various phones and OSs and up until about 2 months ago it worked wonderfully on my iPhone 6+. However when I choose "Save" on an album or playlsit it...

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How to remove notifications on iPhone after message is read?

My Spoity icon on my iPhone 5 indicates I have 13 messages (or, is it just 13 generic notifications? Not sure, but probably makes no difference.) It's been like this for MONTHS. It does not update when I actually get new messages or notifications. It...

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My Spoity icon on my iPhone 5 indicates I have 13 messages (or, is it just 13 generic notifications? Not sure, but probably makes no difference.) It's been like this for MONTHS. It does not update wh...

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Connect radio pioneer android

Hello!!! I have a problem when listen music in my car. It have a radio pionner avh-x2650bt and mi phone is S5. When I hear music in my phone with spotify on the screen of the car radio information from the original player of the phone and not of Spot...

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Hello!!!   I have a problem when listen music in my car. It have a radio pionner avh-x2650bt and mi phone is S5.   When I hear music in my phone with spotify on the screen of the c...

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Edited albums

So I'm seriously thinking of canceling my subscription because I can't find edited versions of albums. I listen to a ton of rap but would prefer not to have the cursing when my kids are riding, but it's nearly impossible to find edited versions on th...

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So I'm seriously thinking of canceling my subscription because I can't find edited versions of albums. I listen to a ton of rap but would prefer not to have the cursing when my kids are riding, but i...

Gasman77494

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[Running] feature doesn't work

Descriptionclick into Running tab on iPhone6 with iOS8.3, screen shows "Error Occurs" in chinese "發生錯誤" A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. Open Spotify2. click Running3. nothing What I expected to happenRunning feature, at least a bu...

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Description click into Running tab on iPhone6 with iOS8.3, screen shows "Error Occurs" in chinese "發生錯誤"   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Open Spotify 2. cli...

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Shared Songs (Mobile) Not showing up on Desktop

I sent a song to a friend through the mobile app but it isn't showing up in my desktop inbox. Has it still been shared?

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I sent a song to a friend through the mobile app but it isn't showing up in my desktop inbox. Has it still been shared?

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0.5gb in 40 mins?

Is it normal for spotify to take 0.5gb in 40 min of my mobildata? Previously i could listen for weeks on my 10gb. Now i have used 30gb in 3 weeks? What can i do and what is the problem? If it is a problem.

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Is it normal for spotify to take 0.5gb in 40 min of my mobildata? Previously i could listen for weeks on my 10gb. Now i have used 30gb in 3 weeks? What can i do and what is the problem? If it is a pr...

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Interested in saving energy? Spotify Connect is not how to do it

On my powered speaker, it has Airplay and Spotify Connect.It says in the speaker manual: "During use of AirPlay… input, if no music is played or this unit’s controls are not operated for 20 minutes or more, the unit’s power will automatically be swit...

Gig Goer

On my powered speaker, it has Airplay and Spotify Connect. It says in the speaker manual:  "During use of AirPlay… input, if no music is played or this unit’s controls are not operat...

Fishtaco

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Turn off cross-device control

If I'm playing music on one thing, I don't want it to start playing somewhere else. I don't know when this 'feature' got added but it's a total nightmare. Here's the problem: I have Spotify on my desktop at work, as well as installed on my mobile. I ...

Gig Goer

If I'm playing music on one thing, I don't want it to start playing somewhere else. I don't know when this 'feature' got added but it's a total nightmare.    Here's the problem: I ha...

Ivan92

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Queue problems when using Spotify Connect

Hi, I am having problems when queueing songs while using Spotify Connect. I am controlling a Gramofon with an iPhone 6, and queueing is currently not working at all. Regardless of how many songs I add to the queue, the second the next song starts, th...

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Hi, I am having problems when queueing songs while using Spotify Connect. I am controlling a Gramofon with an iPhone 6, and queueing is currently not working at all. Regardless of how many songs ...

edwardmp

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Spotify Running for iPhone

I was wondering when Spotify Running would be available for iPhone? I have the app and a premium subscription, but I cannot access the Spotify Running or Spotify New which is supposedly available. Does anyone know if it's available to all users or ho...

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I was wondering when Spotify Running would be available for iPhone?  I have the app and a premium subscription, but I cannot access the Spotify Running or Spotify New which is supposedly availab...

Ivan92

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New update issues

Ever since i have updated the app it has been giving me problems. All my songs will only play half way through, there are some songs, artist, and playlist that i am not able to play. Downloaded or not. The update has some serious glitches. I dont kno...

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Ever since i have updated the app it has been giving me problems. All my songs will only play half way through, there are some songs, artist, and playlist that i am not able to play. Downloaded or no...

Ivan92

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Solved!! Why my playlist won't syn

Hi can u tell me why I cannot download my playlist and listen to offline ? I pay 9.99 per month and I have to waste my 3G data just to stream the music . Getting frustrated!!!'

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Hi can u tell me why I cannot download my playlist and listen to offline ? I pay 9.99 per month and I have to waste my 3G data just to stream the music . Getting frustrated!!!'

oreillysHD

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Connect only works for one song

My wife is having a problem with Spotify connect. We can fire up Spotify on my iPad, tap the speaker icon and select my desktop (OS X), and play a song. It will work for one song, then my iPad and desktop will start playing different songs. Interesti...

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My wife is having a problem with Spotify connect. We can fire up Spotify on my iPad, tap the speaker icon and select my desktop (OS X), and play a song. It will work for one song, then...

MattSuda

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$0.99 a month

I have tried the free week trial for premium and now im trying to get the 3 months for $0.99 but its not letting me do it because it says "i have already done it" which isn't true. Help me please

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I have tried the free week trial for premium and now im trying to get the 3 months for $0.99 but its not letting me do it because it says "i have already done it" which isn't true. Help me please

LordRollin

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Obly one song won't play

I have spotify premium so I have all my songs downloaded onto my phone. One song, even though it says it's downloaded, will not play past 10 seconds. I have tried unselecting that song and then putting it back into my songs and I can't seem to make i...

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I have spotify premium so I have all my songs downloaded onto my phone. One song, even though it says it's downloaded, will not play past 10 seconds. I have tried unselecting that song and then putti...

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Paid for premium but won't activate in app

I have paid for premium service, it has been deducted from my account but still no activation in the app. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app with no luck.

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I have paid for premium service, it has been deducted from my account but still no activation in the app. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app with no luck.

LordRollin

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Revert back to old spotify on ios8 on iPhone 6plus

Hi there looking to revert old version on iOS 8.3 back to old spotify don't like how all news features and videos please help me anyone on iPhone 6plus

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Hi there looking to revert old version on iOS 8.3 back to old spotify don't like how all news features and videos please help me anyone on iPhone 6plus

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Liked from Radio Playlist not there

I am on the mobile app and have searched constantly for where to find this. No it is not on my side bar and it may be possible I deleted it at some point bit I do not remember. I use spotify irregularly so if there is any way I can get it back, someo...

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I am on the mobile app and have searched constantly for where to find this. No it is not on my side bar and it may be possible I deleted it at some point bit I do not remember. I use spotify irregula...

DasPeter

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My premium won't work when I'm offline

I just bought premium and when my phone is offline it doesn't work and I am also still getting commercials. I tried logging out and back in and I also re downloaded the app but nothing has worked. Help!

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I just bought premium and when my phone is offline it doesn't work and I am also still getting commercials. I tried logging out and back in and I also re downloaded the app but nothing has worked. He...

LordRollin

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