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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution When I open the app again while it’s playing a song it stop playing the song.

Hi my app stops playing the actual song if I open the app on my phone again.monthlyPremiumgermany DeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssueWhat could I do not tap everytime back to my song to continue to hear the song again?

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  • Hi my app stops playing the actual song if I open the app on my phone again. monthly Premium germany   Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue What could ...
  • Thiefplex
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution spotify won't connect to wi-fi

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StateDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueSpotify won't connect to Wi-Fi even though it is working for all my other apps. Spotify is the only app that seems to be the problem. I have to use mobile data in ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United State Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue Spotify won't connect to Wi-Fi even though it is working for all my other apps. Spotify...
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Superuser Contribution Songs are skipping like a bad vinyl record. Help please.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Superuser Contribution Cannot play songs continuously in 'recently played' list on iPhone

Using latest verison of app on IphoneI used to be able to play songs one after the other in recently played. However, now it plays ONLY the song I select, and than immediately creates a radio playlist after the song ends - instead of playing the next...

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  • Using latest verison of app on Iphone I used to be able to play songs one after the other in recently played.   However, now it plays ONLY the song I select, and than immediately creates a ...
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Superuser Contribution Cant control the app over the car radio

Plan DuoPremiumCzech Republic Device(iPhone 13)Operating System(iOS 15) My Question or Issue Hi, I have Mazda 3 BL 2009 with Bose audio system. I have the car for several years and during this time both me and my girlfriend had like 5 different Andro...

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  • Plan Duo Premium Czech Republic   Device (iPhone 13) Operating System (iOS 15)   My Question or Issue   Hi,    I have Mazda 3 BL 2009 with Bose audio system. I h...
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][HOME PAGE LAYGOUT] Sudden Changes to Home Page Layout on iOS App

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 14.7.1 IssueI opened up the Spotify App on my iOS device today and noticed the Home Page Layout has completely changed. My much preferred the older layout as it was easier to navigate and recommen...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 14.7.1   Issue I opened up the Spotify App on my iOS device today and noticed the Home Page Layout has completely changed. ...
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Sound quality on Apple Watch vs iPhone

Are there any specifications as to the sound quality when listening directly from the Apple Watch? I've played with it a bit, using my Airpods Pro and Airpods Max and latest versions of all firmware and software and OSes, and it seems like the music ...

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  • Are there any specifications as to the sound quality when listening directly from the Apple Watch? I've played with it a bit, using my Airpods Pro and Airpods Max and latest versions of all firmware ...
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Superuser Contribution TestFlight Beta IOS

Where I could find the Release notes for Spotify Beta downloaded via TestFlight. The "What To Test Section" is not enough. Every update the same text. I want to know what's new this Beta.PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(iPhone 13)Operating System(iOS 16...

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  • Where I could find the Release notes for Spotify Beta downloaded via TestFlight. The "What To Test Section" is not enough. Every update the same text. I want to know what's new this Beta. Plan Prem...
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Superuser Contribution Airplay won’t play with ios16

PlanPremiumCountrySpain DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueSpotify connects to the HomePods via airplay but pauses immediately. Unable to restart play, pauses immediately

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  •   Plan Premium Country Spain   Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue Spotify connects to the HomePods via airplay but pauses immediately. Unab...
  • OscarDC
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Headphones doesnt connect on Apple Watch Series 8

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceiPhone 14 pro & Apple Watch Series 8Operating SystemWatchOS 9.0iOS 16.0.1 My Question or IssueI have multiple issues with Spotify with the new devices.1. I cannot seem to connect bluetooth headphones with Spotify. When ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Finland Device iPhone 14 pro & Apple Watch Series 8 Operating System WatchOS 9.0 iOS 16.0.1   My Question or Issue I have multiple issues with Spotify with th...
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Superuser Contribution [Bug] Song switches in the middle multiple times, the previous song starts playing

None of the below information is required.PlanPremium CountryIndia DeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16 So I have two problems 1) I have been facing this for a while where the music starts streaming on another device randomly in the middle of my...

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  • None of the below information is required. Plan Premium   Country India   Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16   So I have two problems  1) I have been fa...
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Superuser Contribution App glitches with new Iphone

My Question or IssueNow playing is not showing in app at the bottom. Also when I click on the new music bar that shows on IPhone 14 outside of the app…the music stops once the app is opened.I also took a screen recording if needed. PlanPremiumCountry...

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  • My Question or Issue Now playing is not showing in app at the bottom. Also when I click on the new music bar that shows on IPhone 14 outside of the app…the music stops once the app is opened. I als...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Home page not opening in offline mode

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueMy home page will not open. i pbone in offline mode

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue My home...
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Superuser Contribution Home Screen with Genres

I had a screen with buttons for various genres - fairly large ones with pictures. I can’t find it - is there a way to get it back? Or am I thinking of something else? Premium, USA, iPhone 11, iOS 15.6.1 Device

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  • I had a screen with buttons for various genres - fairly large ones with pictures.  I can’t find it - is there a way to get it back?  Or am I thinking of something else?   Premium, US...
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Superuser Contribution Audio pauses when app is reopened

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.0 My Question or IssueWhen passively listening to audio (app closed or phone sleeping), audio is automatically paused when you re-open the application. Noticed this since upgrading to iOS...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS 16.0   My Question or Issue When passively listening to audio (app closed or phone sleeping), audio is automatically ...
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Superuser Contribution Lock Screen Time Slider Does Not Work Properly

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 15.6.1 My Question or IssueCurrently, I am using the lastest version of the Spotify on iOS which is 8.7.62. The problem is that when I skip forward a song and get back to that song right...

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  • Plan Premium Country Turkey Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 15.6.1   My Question or Issue Currently, I am using the lastest version of the Spotify on iOS which is 8.7.62. Th...
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Playlists] Sync song to this Iphone

When I added a song to spotify on my pc, i cant play it on iphone. I DONT HAVE THE OPTION FOR "ENABLE SYNC FROM DESKTOP". YES I HAVE PREMIUM. YES I HAVE THE LATEST UPDATE. It tells me instruction on how to sync the song to my iphone and they literall...

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  • When I added a song to spotify on my pc, i cant play it on iphone. I DONT HAVE THE OPTION FOR "ENABLE SYNC FROM DESKTOP". YES I HAVE PREMIUM. YES I HAVE THE LATEST UPDATE. It tells me instruction on ...
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Superuser Contribution My music isn’t showing on second phone that is connected to same account

I have two phones that are both logged on to same account. When one plays music ironically it is not showing up as playing on the second phone. I have worked this for the last 3/4 years and it has automatically just stopped. I like to see when my par...

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  • I have two phones that are both logged on to same account.  When one plays music ironically it is not showing up as playing on the second phone.  I have worked this for the last 3/4 years a...
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[SOLVED it was car mode] Play screen way too basic can't do anything

SOLVED apparently there's a car mode that Spotify switched to at some point. Premium, iPhone 13 mini My Question or IssueWhat's the deal with the new play screen?- Can't click on artist- Can't click on album- Can't open the playlist it is in- Can't a...

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  • SOLVED apparently there's a car mode that Spotify switched to at some point.   Premium, iPhone 13 mini   My Question or Issue What's the deal with the new play screen? - Can't click o...
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Offline downloads are unbearably slow on iOS

DeviceiPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15.6.1) My Question or IssueI have noticed that the download speed for offline listening is incredibly slow. I have about 4000 offline songs and it takes 2-3 hours to download everything if my phone doesn't sleep. That's righ...

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  • Device iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15.6.1)   My Question or Issue I have noticed that the download speed for offline listening is incredibly slow. I have about 4000 offline songs and it takes 2-3 hou...
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