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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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download playlist to apple watch, I don't see the 3 dots. any thoughts?

I have family premium account. iOS latest versions on watch and iphone. the download option for playlists can't be found.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have family premium account.  iOS latest versions on watch and iphone.  the download option for playlists can't be found.
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Superuser Contribution Podcast episodes don't show on apple watch in the playing queue + "your episodes" doesn't play

Plan: PremiumDevices: Apple Watch Series 5 with cellular, iPhone 13Latest versions of iOS and Watch OSLatest version of Spotify mobile (8.7.56)Watch has been restarted, Apple watch app and iphone app have been freshly reinstalled My Question or Issue...

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  • Plan: Premium Devices: Apple Watch Series 5 with cellular, iPhone 13 Latest versions of iOS and Watch OS Latest version of Spotify mobile (8.7.56) Watch has been restarted, Apple watch app and ip...
  • Vasil
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS][iPadOS] add Volume levels to iPad

Spotify on iPhone has a lifesaving (somewhat) option in it’s settings called “Volume level: Quiet” (Settings>Playback>Volume level>Loud/Normal/Quiet)It changes the in App volume only of Spotify. This function is super useful, as music tends to be ver...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify on iPhone has a lifesaving (somewhat) option in it’s settings called “Volume level: Quiet” (Settings>Playback>Volume level>Loud/Normal/Quiet) It changes the in App volume only ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify skipping 2 songs in queue.

Basically no matter what I do, when a song finishes, it goes to the next song but skips after a single second, skipping two songs in a row before playing the next song. Happens on cellular and on wifi. I’ve restarted my phone, reinstalled the app, we...

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  • Basically no matter what I do, when a song finishes, it goes to the next song but skips after a single second, skipping two songs in a row before playing the next song. Happens on cellular and on wif...
  • Elena
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot stream music through Apple watch

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceApple Watch series 6 (cellular)Operating SystemWatchOS 7.5 My Question or IssueIve recently purchased a new Apple Watch however the Spotify app won’t allow me to stream music through it. It shows up as an option and just sta...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Apple Watch series 6 (cellular) Operating System WatchOS 7.5   My Question or Issue Ive recently purchased a new Apple Watch however the Spotify app won’...
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle

I have Been having an issue with my songs shuffling. Before I was able to play a playlist and if I didnt Like the song that it started with I could Click the play button again and it would select a new song. Now it just pauses it and keeps playing. I...

  • Visitor
  • I have Been having an issue with my songs shuffling. Before I was able to play a playlist and if I didnt Like the song that it started with I could Click the play button again and it would select a n...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution How to become a distributor

Hello I want to ask how to create a distributor account on spotify or how to distribute music... I have created a music distribution platform. Thank you!

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  • Hello I want to ask how to create a distributor account on spotify or how to distribute music... I have created a music distribution platform.       Thank you!  
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Superuser Contribution Cannot control/change songs when casting to Google Home (iOS & macOS)

I'm casting to Google Home from Spotify either on iOS (latest version) or macOS desktop (latest version). Playback works, but once I'm connected, I cannot select/play a different song unless I add it to the playback queue and press "skip". I would ha...

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  • I'm casting to Google Home from Spotify either on iOS (latest version) or macOS desktop (latest version). Playback works, but once I'm connected, I cannot select/play a different song unless I add it...
  • Alex
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Canvas option not showing up

For some reason, the canvas feature is not showing up in settings. I have the most recent update on iPhone 12.

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  • For some reason, the canvas feature is not showing up in settings. I have the most recent update on iPhone 12.
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Superuser Contribution can’t see playlists on my profile

 PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueThere's this glitch on my profile where i can see my following, profile pic, followers, except anything below that is blank. I've had this for a few of months alre...

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  •   Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue There's this glitch on my profile where i can see my following, profile pic, follower...
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Superuser Contribution Local files no longer works for supervised iPhones?

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone SE 2nd gen)Operating System(iOS 15) I'm guessing Spotify has many many customers using an iPhone provided by and 'supervised' (ie locked down) by their employer. I'm one. With these iPhones, the old way of syncing Sp...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone SE 2nd gen) Operating System (iOS 15)   I'm guessing Spotify has many many customers using an iPhone provided by and 'supervised' (ie locked down)...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify audio speed - not playing in vehicle bluetooth other than 1x speed

Device: iPhone 12 ProOperating System: iOS 15.4.1 In my 2017 Dodge Ram truck/vehicle (which uses RAM Uconnect multimedia system), Spotify podcasts will only play (sound coming through) while on 1x speed. Any speed higher (1.2-3.0x) and the sound stop...

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  • Device: iPhone 12 Pro Operating System: iOS 15.4.1   In my 2017 Dodge Ram truck/vehicle (which uses RAM Uconnect multimedia system), Spotify podcasts will only play (sound coming th...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Search tab is empty on iOS

From some time, my search tab is empty and I have no idea what to do iPhone 13 Pro MaxiOS 16, but this problem started on 15Latest Spotify app according to app storeVery stable internet connection, tried on multiple networks, mobile dataPremium user ...

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  • From some time, my search tab is empty and I have no idea what to do    iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS 16, but this problem started on 15 Latest Spotify app according to app store Very stable i...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Offline button missing in Iphone12

I recently updated my Spotify app. Now I can’t find the button to put Offline mode. I have a Premium for students account. I used to go to Settings>Playback>Offline. Now I don’t have the Playback option in my settings. PlanPremiumCountry Italy Device...

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  • I recently updated my Spotify app. Now I can’t find the button to put Offline mode. I have a Premium for students account. I used to go to Settings>Playback>Offline. Now I don’t have the Playba...
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Superuser Contribution Iphone 13 Stuck in Offline Mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceIphone 13 Pro My Question or IssueSpotify is displaying Offline mode at all times, even when the setting is disabled. If connected to WiFi, I can sometimes view my playlists but the app is not consistently connecting. On dat...

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  •   Plan Premium Country US Device Iphone 13 Pro     My Question or Issue Spotify is displaying Offline mode at all times, even when the setting is disabled. If connected to Wi...
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Superuser Contribution Search page missing all playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.7 My Question or Issue For the past couple of weeks I noticed that the usual playlists that showed up on the search page under the "browse all" on top of the page have not been loading whatsoe...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.7   My Question or Issue   For the past couple of weeks I noticed that the usual playlists that showed up on the ...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle only works once

My shuffle button only works once. It works the first time, but after it turns into a normal play button and only pauses and unpauses the song playing. I’ve tried turning the shuffle switch on and off and nothing happens.This is so mind-bumbling anno...

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  • My shuffle button only works once. It works the first time, but after it turns into a normal play button and only pauses and unpauses the song playing. I’ve tried turning the shuffle switch on and of...
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Spotify automatically logged in new iPhone?

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 13) My Question or Issue Hi Guys, I'm just curious about the following behavior which I never had in any other iPhone before. I got a new iPhone and configured as a new device (without rest...

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  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 13)   My Question or Issue   Hi Guys, I'm just curious about the following behavior which I never had in any o...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Session kicking me and my gf

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceIphone 11 pro for bothOperating SystemiOS 15/16 My Question or Issue Everytime me and my gf make a spotify session, the app automatically kicks each one of us. Even when we are not touching anything, it says that on...

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  • Plan Premium Country Philippines Device Iphone 11 pro for both Operating System iOS 15/16   My Question or Issue  Everytime me and my gf make a spotify session, the app automatica...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Downloaded songs on desktop are grayed out, won't play on iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone SE, generic Dell laptopOperating SystemiOS 15.6.1, Windows 10 My Question or IssueI have a 50 songs in my "Downloads" folder on my laptop.I've located them with Spotify on desktop and they show up in "Local...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone SE, generic Dell laptop Operating System iOS 15.6.1, Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have a 50 songs in my "Downloads" folder on my...
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