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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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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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Rising Issues

Recently, I'm sure most of us IOS users have gotten the u2 album. However, when I go to my local files on my iphone 4s it isnt anywhere to be found? Secondly, my playlists arent doing a good job at syncing with my computer and when I save them for of...

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Recently, I'm sure most of us IOS users have gotten the u2 album. However, when I go to my local files on my iphone 4s it isnt anywhere to be found? Secondly, my playlists arent doing a good job at s...

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Ipad app does not start after last update

After the last update my spotify app does not open at all. I tried already do deinstall the app and reinstalled it. But no change at all.

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After the last update my spotify app does not open at all. I tried already do deinstall the app and reinstalled it. But no change at all.

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got a new laptop now every single song is just on my phone and not on my new laptop

hey, i just bought a new laptop and downloaded spotify again, but when i log in right now all my songs are just delete and i have a big prob. But on my phone there are all my songs when i log in. I am frustrated right now. Thanks for help and sorry f...

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hey, i just bought a new laptop and downloaded spotify again, but when i log in right now all my songs are just delete and i have a big prob. But on my phone there are all my songs when i log in....

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Opening Playlist in app

When I click on spotify logo in embedded playlist, it launches iphone safari, I have spotify installed, I click open and it launches app but playlist is NOt added. cannot find through search. What am I doing wrong to add playlist to app? Thanks.

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When I click on spotify logo in embedded playlist, it launches iphone safari, I have spotify installed, I click open and it launches app but playlist is NOt added. cannot find through search. What am...

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Spotify Radio Playback

When using my iPhone with Spotify, when I queue a series of tracks it eventually stops and switches to 'Spotfiy Radio Playback' and deletes my queue. The songs never play, they are just on pause. It's really starting to get on my nerves now! Anyone h...

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When using my iPhone with Spotify, when I queue a series of tracks it eventually stops and switches to 'Spotfiy Radio Playback' and deletes my queue. The songs never play, they are just on pause. It'...

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Spotify do not run anymore when i sync some playlists.

First, i sync my "Selection" Playlist. If i only do that, the app works fine. When i want to sync some playlist from folder (and subfolder) it works. All is synced. But, when I filter the to see only my synced playlists : 1 : i dont see all my synced...

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  First, i sync my "Selection" Playlist. If i only do that, the app works fine.   When i want to sync some playlist from folder (and subfolder) it works. All is synced.   But...

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How to make my iTunes playlists appear again?

So, originally in your music - playlists, there's a iTunes tab with the little folder icon that has your playlist created on the iPhone music app right? I accidentally deleted that and now I can't make it appear again. Any ideas?

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So, originally in your music - playlists, there's a iTunes tab with the little folder icon that has your playlist created on the iPhone music app right? I accidentally deleted that and now I can't ma...

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Ipod not showing up in Devices when connecting by USB cable - Claims WiFi

Having had Spotify Premium for some years - I recently bougth an Ipod Touch 16Gb - when trying to connct to the computer via USB, it for some reason claims to connect to Wifi to show up under devices - why is this ? - should it not be sufficent to co...

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Having had Spotify Premium for some years - I recently bougth an Ipod Touch 16Gb - when trying to connct to the computer via USB, it for some reason claims to connect to Wifi to show up und...

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Need recommendations on car stereo/head unit (iPhone)

I'm in the process of selling and getting a new car but am unsure how long it will take... so I'm looking at upgrading the head unit in the car I'll be using in the mean time. Ideally, I'd like to minimize cost on this since it's entirely possible I'...

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I'm in the process of selling and getting a new car but am unsure how long it will take... so I'm looking at upgrading the head unit in the car I'll be using in the mean time. Ideally, I'd like to mi...

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Ipod Touch - USB or WiFi

Is it possible to synch to Spotify on Ipod Touch by using only USB connection - not using WiFi ?

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Is it possible to synch to Spotify on Ipod Touch by using only USB connection - not using WiFi ?

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Spotify crashes as soon as it opens iphone

my spotify opens for about 5 seconds, on average, just the green logo page, or 3 white loading dots, sometimes i'll get a flash of the main screen but then it always crashes and takes me back to the main page on my iphone. i've deleted it and re down...

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my spotify opens for about 5 seconds, on average, just the green logo page, or 3 white loading dots, sometimes i'll get a flash of the main screen but then it always crashes and takes me back to the ...

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Song change feedback sounds missing

The notification beeps are no longer playing on song change on my iphone. i disabled and reenabled the option and restarted the app but it's had no effect. Was this removed intentionally or a bug?

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The notification beeps are no longer playing on song change on my iphone. i disabled and reenabled the option and restarted the app but it's had no effect. Was this removed intentionally or a bug?

jeremygoh

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Premiun service problem

I have a premium service but I can only play when I'm connected to wifi. I have an iPhone 4 and an unlimited internet data service. At first I could connect without problems, but two months ago only reproduce the lists are enabled for offline. What s...

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I have a premium service but I can only play when I'm connected to wifi. I have an iPhone 4 and an unlimited internet data service. At first I could connect without problems, but two months ago only ...

jeremygoh

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Songs not listed on album on Spotify app

I found out an album on internet; when I click open on spotify, in the app there are no songs listed.For instance:https://spotify.com/?_ga=1.244191493.1292153873.1410817243Can you explain me why?Thank you.

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I found out an album on internet; when I click open on spotify, in the app there are no songs listed. For instance: https://spotify.com/?_ga=1.244191493.1292153873.1410817243 Can you explain m...

jeremygoh

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Music is not showing up

My Spotify app on my iPhone 4S is not displaying any of my playlists. "Local Files" and "Starred" appear, however will not load any of the songs. Under my "saved songs" only one is listed. I have the app installed on my iPhone 5S, and it works just f...

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My Spotify app on my iPhone 4S is not displaying any of my playlists.  "Local Files" and "Starred" appear, however will not load any of the songs.  Under my "saved songs" only one is listed...

kbrooksc

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Much space locally

Hi,Why does Spotify free take up so much space on my Iphone and Ipad, over 400 and 600MB. I have no music saved locally. Regards,John

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Hi, Why does Spotify free take up so much space on my Iphone and Ipad, over 400 and 600MB. I have no music saved locally. Regards, John

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Solved!! Will not sync!

A while ago I had purchased an album off of iTunes due to it not being on Spotify at the time, I had synced but the files were weird becuase it was iTunes. They wouldn't even play on my computer. Recently, the album (Rascal Flatts: Rewind if it makes...

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A while ago I had purchased an album off of iTunes due to it not being on Spotify at the time, I had synced but the files were weird becuase it was iTunes. They wouldn't even play on my computer. Rec...

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Solved!! Report your crashing spotify iphone app here

This thread is an attempt to capture how many people are experiencing problems with the spotify iphone app. If you are experiencing regular crashing problems with the iphone spotify app, please write which iphone model you have, which IOS and which v...

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This thread is an attempt to capture how many people are experiencing problems with the spotify iphone app.   If you are experiencing regular crashing problems with the iphone spotify app, p...

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Playlists disappeared on iphone

Hi! I'm using Spotify on my computer as well as my iphone. Now it seems like all my playlists have disappeared from Spotify on iPhone. When I log in on my computer though, they are all there. I have tried logging out and back in - no change. I tried ...

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Hi! I'm using Spotify on my computer as well as my iphone. Now it seems like all my playlists have disappeared from Spotify on iPhone. When I log in on my computer though, they are all there. I hav...

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