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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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Rastereyes

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USB Car Audio Connectivity Issues

Im running an iphone 5s with the latest software. When I connect via usb i get no sound but the music is playing. I had a buddy connect with his iphone 5s same cord, radio, and app and it works fine. I've seen a lot of issues connecting with spotify ...

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Im running an iphone 5s with the latest software. When I connect via usb i get no sound but the music is playing. I had a buddy connect with his iphone 5s same cord, radio, and app and it works ...

finnaqua

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Spotify and GMC Terrain

I've had an interesting development in my Spotify interaction. Prior to iOS 6, I could plug my iphone 4s into my 2013 GMC terrain via USB and control spotify through my vehicle controls. After updating however, I can only play songs when I search for...

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I've had an interesting development in my Spotify interaction. Prior to iOS 6, I could plug my iphone 4s into my 2013 GMC terrain via USB and control spotify through my vehicle controls. After updati...

Peaches79

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music randomly stops.

I was wondering why my music randomly stops? Its getting really annoying. Is there anyway i can fix it? Thanks.

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I was wondering why my music randomly stops? Its getting really annoying. Is there anyway i can fix it? Thanks.

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My offline playlists keeps turning to online

When travelling abroad I always shut down the data roaming on my Iphone, and use only a couple of offline playlists when listening to music on Spotify. But recently my phone (or the Spotify app, I don´t know) insists on turning the playlists to onlin...

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When travelling abroad I always shut down the data roaming on my Iphone, and use only a couple of offline playlists when listening to music on Spotify. But recently my phone (or the Spotify app, I do...

jeremygoh

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Missing music - 'Do What U Want' Cover

Hi all, I recently had one music file removed from my "My Music" list and was wondering why it was removed. It was a cover to "Do what U want" by Lady Gaga and featured a duet between a guy and girl, performed in acoustic piano style. I did not get t...

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Hi all,   I recently had one music file removed from my "My Music" list and was wondering why it was removed. It was a cover to "Do what U want" by Lady Gaga and featured a duet between a g...

jeremygoh

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Help with Switching from iTunes Music to Spotify on iPhone and iPad

Hi all! I just registered for Spotify Premium with the following crazy idea in mind. I currently ave quite a large iTunes library of approximately 40GB or more in music. I am also registered with iTunes Match to ensure that my music is available to a...

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Hi all! I just registered for Spotify Premium with the following crazy idea in mind. I currently ave quite a large iTunes library of approximately 40GB or more in music. I am also registered with iTu...

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Solved!! Playlists Missing on iPhone (but fine in windows version)

A more detailed description, using numbered steps I logged into spotify on iphone a few weeks ago and nothing worked (maybe a connectivity problem if I remember...no internet). After it finally reconnected, all my playlists were gone in the iphone ap...

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  A more detailed description, using numbered steps I logged into spotify on iphone a few weeks ago and nothing worked (maybe a connectivity problem if I remember...no internet).  After...

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Solved!! New Releases

Hi, since i guess 4 weeks my 'new' releases doesn't update anymore. Reinstalling the app did not work. Update Spotify did not work.. Please can someone help me? iPhone 5S Latest iOS Latest version Spotify Wow or is https://play.spotify.com/album/7zBQ...

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Hi, since i guess 4 weeks my 'new' releases doesn't update anymore. Reinstalling the app did not work. Update Spotify did not work.. Please can someone help me?    iPhone 5S Latest iO...

sellinglennon

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All I want to do is to shuffle System of a Down.

So I go to my music - starred - scroll up, and type in "system". I click a song I wanna play, and then go to press the shuffle button. Next thing I know the next song is NOT by System. In fact when I press back my search is no longer there. Apparentl...

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So I go to my music - starred - scroll up, and type in "system". I click a song I wanna play, and then go to press the shuffle button. Next thing I know the next song is NOT by System. In fact when I...

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Solved!! The Adicts Album Fifth Overture labeled wrong

The songs in "The Adicts" album titled "fifth overture" are labeled wrong on my phone. I play "na na na na" and instead "going home" plays. Each song in the album is mislabeled. On my phone.

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The songs in "The Adicts" album titled "fifth overture" are labeled wrong on my phone. I play "na na na na" and instead "going home" plays. Each song in the album is mislabeled. On my phone.

blake

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Discover content varries

Hey,Do you also experience a significant difference between the Discover content between the iOS app and your Windows desktop app?The music Spotify proposes on my desktop is great, on the iOS device it just sucks...Any ideas how to fix that?Johannes

Gig Goer

Hey, Do you also experience a significant difference between the Discover content between the iOS app and your Windows desktop app? The music Spotify proposes on my desktop is great, on the iOS...

StevenR

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IPad update issues

After the update today, I cannot scroll down the track lists of albums when in Landscape orientation. Additionally, the track lists in albums do not show whether a song has already been downloaded any more. It was bad enough that there haven't been a...

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After the update today, I cannot scroll down the track lists of albums when in Landscape orientation. Additionally, the track lists in albums do not show whether a song has already been downloaded an...

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my iphone wont update with all my songs

I am new to spotify and have the premium subscription. I have plowed my library on my mac and want to play it on my phone but the app I downloaded only has my playlists not my complete songs. How can I have my complete library with me mobile

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I am new to spotify and have the premium subscription. I have plowed my library on my mac and want to play it on my phone but the app I downloaded only has my playlists not my complete songs. &nbsp...

Peter__

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Spotify IOS App forgets my Log On??

Hi there, I am having an annoying issue with my spotify App on IOS. I am using Spotify Premium on my IPhone 5s (Version 7.0.6). When logging on to my premium account, Spotify signs me on, no problem so far. After a while (usually 3-7 days of usage) w...

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Hi there,   I am having an annoying issue with my spotify App on IOS. I am using Spotify Premium on my IPhone 5s (Version 7.0.6).   When logging on to my premium account, Spotify si...

Peter__

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Playlist 'Loading...' when opening app

HiOn both my devices (iPhone 5s & iPad Mini Retina) Spotify comes up with Loading... on all of my playlists that are not sync'd for offline.Having looked into this a bit i believe i may need to have my device list checked for corruptions? If it's not...

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Hi On both my devices (iPhone 5s & iPad Mini Retina) Spotify comes up with Loading... on all of my playlists that are not sync'd for offline. Having looked into this a bit i believe i may n...

chasb73

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HOW DO I DISCONNECT MY FACBOOK FROM SPOTIFY?!?

Im soo angry!! I have disconnected my facebook several times from spotify and vice versa. I log out and log in but when im online my stupid facebook is still connected!? I clearly went to Edit -> Preferences -> Social Networks -> Disconnect from face...

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Im soo angry!!   I have disconnected my facebook several times from spotify and vice versa. I log out and log in but when im online my stupid facebook is still connected!? I clearly went...

Joe

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Feature Request: Sorting options for Your Music

On desktop, I use "Most Recent" for viewing artists and albums very frequently—especially if I add a few new artists during a discovery session and want to quickly revisit them later. In short: Please add a way to sort by Most Recent to Artist & Albu...

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On desktop, I use "Most Recent" for viewing artists and albums very frequently—especially if I add a few new artists during a discovery session and want to quickly revisit them later. In short: &nb...

Merik

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Song distortion with iPhone

All of my songs are distorted when playing through the dock on my iPhone 5. I have iOS 7.1.1 installed. It sounds similar to when the volume level is too loud (pre-amped) before going into the dock. Music sounds AWFUL and I can't stand listening to i...

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All of my songs are distorted when playing through the dock on my iPhone 5. I have iOS 7.1.1 installed.    It sounds similar to when the volume level is too loud (pre-amped) before goin...

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 1.2.0

iOS Release Notes What's new in version 1.2.0 New: Want to sync all Your Music for offline listening? Just go to the Songs tab. (Premium only) New: Works in new Ford models equipped with the next generation of Ford SYNC AppLink. Fixed: Crossfade work...

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iOS Release Notes What's new in version 1.2.0 New: Want to sync all Your Music for offline listening? Just go to the Songs tab. (Premium only) New: Works in new Ford models equipped with...

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