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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 Why is the Home of Spotify on Apple Carplay so bad and totally not usable

I'm using the latest IOS version of the spotify with Iphone 11 Pro Max. Everytime I connect to my car, spotify switches to Home and there isn't any single item related to me there. This is quite annoying. Why does it show totally meaningless things s...

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  • I'm using the latest IOS version of the spotify with Iphone 11 Pro Max.    Everytime I connect to my car, spotify switches to Home and there isn't any single item related to me there. Thi...
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  • Casual Listener
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Why can’t I play this song?

https://open.spotify.com/track/20ElwUQqRxURFxU6Aci0X3?si=S7bA0D9bQDKsvS0nlcyI2w

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  • https://open.spotify.com/track/20ElwUQqRxURFxU6Aci0X3?si=S7bA0D9bQDKsvS0nlcyI2w
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Skipping podcast quits out of Queue menu

Starting ~2 months ago, whenever I skip a podcast by swiping to the left from the queue menu in the app, the queue menu quits out as if I had pushed the down arrow in the top left. This makes it annoying to skip multiple podcasts consecutively as I h...

  • Casual Listener
  • Starting ~2 months ago, whenever I skip a podcast by swiping to the left from the queue menu in the app, the queue menu quits out as if I had pushed the down arrow in the top left. This makes it anno...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Music has stopped playing in random

I have previously reported this issue last year and the agent knew what I was talking about. They told me that this was being looked. Sadly nothing has been rectified. I am not sure anyone actually knows what I am talking about. It’s nothing to do wi...

  • Visitor
  • I have previously reported this issue last year and the agent knew what I was talking about. They told me that this was being looked. Sadly nothing has been rectified. I am not sure anyone actually k...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Crossfade skipping up to a minute

I’m experiencing an issue with playlists when going from one song to the next it will sometimes skip a good portion of the beginning of the song. It weird when you start a new song and you’re already at the chorus.

  • Newbie
  • I’m experiencing an issue with playlists when going from one song to the next it will sometimes skip a good portion of the beginning of the song. It weird when you start a new song and you’re already...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Connecting to Chromecast with Google TV takes a long time

PlanPremiumCountryFinland DeviceiPhone 13 miniChromecast with Google TVOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or IssueI've had a lot of connection issues after switching from Chromecast Ultra to Chromecast with Google TV (UHD). If Google TV's Spotify a...

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  • Plan Premium Country Finland   Device iPhone 13 mini Chromecast with Google TV Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue I've had a lot of connection issues after switchi...
  • muurain
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Radio doesn’t play all tracks. Spotify Connect

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceIPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 16.2 when starting a radio playlist I get weird behavior while connected to a device via Spotify connect. If I play the radio on This iPhone it plays as expected all tracks in order. as soon ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Sweden Device IPhone 12 Operating System iOS 16.2   when starting a radio playlist I get weird behavior while connected to a device via Spotify connect. &n...
  • Oizo123
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Spotify stoppt meine Musik von alleine und das immer wieder hat jemand Tips

Wenn ich Musik höre stoppt Spotify meine Musik, ich drücke immer wieder auf play doch Spotify stoppt sie wieder was wirklich anstrengt ist

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  • Wenn ich Musik höre stoppt Spotify meine Musik, ich drücke immer wieder auf play doch Spotify stoppt sie wieder was wirklich anstrengt ist
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
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Spotify Loses My Spot

Device: Iphone 14 Pro Max When I play music through my AirPods Pro (Version 5859) and I pause it or put my AirPods Pro in the charging case, Spotify will lose the place of my current song i.e. I have to go back into Spotify and start the song over/pl...

  • Casual Listener
  • Device: Iphone 14 Pro Max   When I play music through my AirPods Pro (Version 5859) and I pause it or put my AirPods Pro in the charging case, Spotify will lose the place of my current song i....
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
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Superuser Contribution Make Spotify play automatically when it connects to bluetooth

When I enter my car, my phone automatically connects to an FM transmitter. I wanted Spotify to start playing my Classic Rock playlist automatically, since, when im in a hurry I have to drive without music or try and make it play with one hand. I've t...

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  • When I enter my car, my phone automatically connects to an FM transmitter. I wanted Spotify to start playing my Classic Rock playlist automatically, since, when im in a hurry I have to drive without ...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Daily mix stuck in shuffle mode

PlanFree/PremiumCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 15.7.1 My Question or IssueAll of my playlists including my daily mixes are stuck on shuffle. Usually the daily mixes allow me to play whichever song I want. I’ve made sure to uncheck s...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Free/Premium Country England Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 15.7.1   My Question or Issue All of my playlists including my daily mixes are stuck on shuffle. Usually...
  • Caboozy
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Superuser Contribution Can’t use app

So I have just signed up again so I can use on my mobile. Surprise it will download but not open the app. I have deleted and reinstalled 5 times but still no. can anyone help me please. Otherwise I will cancel subscription with disappointment. not No...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I have just signed up again so I can use on my mobile. Surprise it will download but not open the app. I have deleted and reinstalled 5 times but still no.  can anyone help me please. Ot...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution When reshuffling the playlist goes back to the original shuffled playlist

For example if you have shuffle turned on, then unshuffle, then reshuffle the playlist is not reshuffled, it goes back to the original shuffle

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  • For example if you have shuffle turned on, then unshuffle, then reshuffle the playlist is not reshuffled, it goes back to the original shuffle
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution can't log in on iphone

i can log in on computer; same log in details are "incorrect" on iphone. Insists I use link to gmail to reset, but I can't use gmail app on my phone.

  • Visitor
  • i can log in on computer; same log in details are "incorrect" on iphone. Insists I use link to gmail to reset, but I can't use gmail app on my phone.
  • AlejaR
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcast display

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueI want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large images. I also want to be able to hide played episodes here on the home scre...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue I want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large ...
  • Elocing
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Lyrics Glitching (iOS 15/iPhone 11)

PlanPremium CountryUSA Device(iPhone 11) Operating System(iOS 15) My Question or IssueThe lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost 3 weeks now. They either don’t load or the loading screen blocks the lyrics. This happens about 80% of t...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium   Country USA   Device (iPhone 11)   Operating System (iOS 15)   My Question or Issue The lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost...
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
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No sound when connected to HondaLink via bluetooth or usb since upgrading to ios9

Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb cable) The car stereo display shows the song curre...

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  • Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb...
  • Zlocam1
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Superuser Contribution Apple Car Play (offline) not really functional

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 16.3 My Question or IssueWhen I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correctly) under "Home" that I am offline.The problem is that under "Recently Played",...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium   Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System iOS 16.3   My Question or Issue When I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correct...
  • Guillermo48
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I lost for the premium individual and it auto resigned

I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not todayI didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see thisplease respond in this email if you can  

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  • I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not today I didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see this please respond...
  • Huy__-_-__
  • Casual Listener
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