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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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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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Spotify not sending metadata to car head-unit (Pioneer 2-DIN)

Hi, This has been an issue for quite a while now. Not sure which update killed it. It seems to mainly occur while playing music from a playlist set to be available offline, but it does happen on other playlists too. "Non-cached" tracks from search re...

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Hi,   This has been an issue for quite a while now. Not sure which update killed it. It seems to mainly occur while playing music from a playlist set to be available offline, but it does h...

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Airport express stream button doesn't show up

I play Spotify over airport express in my home but it doesn't show up any longer. Please help.

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I play Spotify over airport express in my home but it doesn't show up any longer. Please help. 

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Spotify won't start on iPhone

Hello! For a couple of days now Spotify won't start when I activate it on my iPhone (Version 6.1.3). I don't get an error or anything it just keep showing a blank window (befor the latest update) or the spotify logo (after the update) and nothing hap...

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Hello!   For a couple of days now Spotify won't start when I activate it on my iPhone (Version 6.1.3). I don't get an error or anything it just keep showing a blank window (befor the latest ...

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iOS Bluetooth Issues

I'm having three issues with Spotify on iOS 0.9.11) When I stream in my car it's ok but if I leave and come back with Spotify in the background then it won't resume playback. This was fine before the 0.9.1 update. I have to open Spotify and click pla...

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I'm having three issues with Spotify on iOS 0.9.1 1) When I stream in my car it's ok but if I leave and come back with Spotify in the background then it won't resume playback. This was fine before...

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local files won't sync to iphone and iphone won't appear in devices on pc spotify

As the subject title says, local files won't sync to my iphone... they do appear in playlists that include them, but they are greyed out and unplayable. The playlist entitle 'Local Files' is also empty on my iphone. When i open spotify on my PC, noth...

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As the subject title says, local files won't sync to my iphone... they do appear in playlists that include them, but they are greyed out and unplayable. The playlist entitle 'Local Files' is also emp...

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Spotify not working at all on ipad 6.1.3

Hi There, a sudden my spotify app will not open at all on my ipad 2 with firmware 6.1.3! I have ugraded spotify, no succes, deleted it and downloaded it again on the pad, no succes, deleted it, downloaded it again on my imac, no succes! It just gives...

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Hi There, a sudden my spotify app will not open at all on my ipad 2 with firmware 6.1.3! I have ugraded spotify, no succes, deleted it and downloaded it again on the pad, no succes, deleted it, dow...

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Solved!! Playlists have stopped syncing on ipod 5

Please help. I have tried the advice given and this does not seem to be working

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Please help. I have tried the advice given and this does not seem to be working

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Solved!! iPhone and iPad not recognized under "Devices"

First of all, my account is premium. I have read the FAQs. It says if I want to sync tracks to mobile devices, I should: 1.log in to Spotify on desktop2.connect my iPad (or iPhone) to the same wifi network as my desktop (both wirelessly)3.log in to t...

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First of all, my account is premium.   I have read the FAQs. It says if I want to sync tracks to mobile devices, I should: 1.log in to Spotify on desktop 2.connect my iPad (or iPhone) t...

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Top 10 tracks

Why has the ability to see my friends top 10 tracks disappeared? My friends and I love this feature. Bring it back!!!!!

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Why has the ability to see my friends top 10 tracks disappeared? My friends and I love this feature. Bring it back!!!!!

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Spotify App

I want to put spotify on mu iPhone and IPad. I have spotify premium. Do I have to buy the Spotify premium app and if so do I have to but it twice, once for each device

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I want to put spotify on mu iPhone and IPad. I have spotify premium. Do I have to buy the Spotify premium app and if so do I have to but it twice, once for each device

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Playing spotify on iOS in car via usb

I updated spotify for iOS this morning and now all of a sudden it will not play in my truck using the usb cord. Anyone else experience this? The interface for my radio now shows "no songs", yet my phone shows the music as playing. No music is playing...

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I updated spotify for iOS this morning and now all of a sudden it will not play in my truck using the usb cord. Anyone else experience this? The interface for my radio now shows "no songs", yet my ph...

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EC Touch login with Facebook

I have EC Touch as part of my Pioneer app that links my iPhone 5s. I have premium spotify. When I enter into EC touch is ask for login info but no option to login using Facebook. What user name and password should be used if my spotify accounts is th...

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I have EC Touch as part of my Pioneer app that links my iPhone 5s. I have premium spotify. When I enter into EC touch is ask for login info but no option to login using Facebook. What user name and p...

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The option to SHUFFLE songs on my PLAYLISTS has disappeared

Please help. WHen I first joined SPOTIFY, all of my playlist would have an option to SHUFFLE songs. Now, that option is gone and the songs will only play in order that they are listed on the setlist. I know this is probably a basic problem (and fixab...

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Please help.  WHen I first joined SPOTIFY, all of my playlist would have an option to SHUFFLE songs.  Now, that option is gone and the songs will only play in order that they are listed on ...

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Solved!! My iPod is plugged in and charging but not connecting to Spotify

I just got a new iPod and decided to use Spotify since I'm not a fan of iTunes. I've started a premium membership and made a few playlists. When I plug my iPod into the computer, I know it's connected because it's charging, BUT nothing shows up under...

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I just got a new iPod and decided to use Spotify since I'm not a fan of iTunes. I've started a premium membership and made a few playlists. When I plug my iPod into the computer, I know it's connecte...

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Solved!! iPod Touch Not Opening

I am a premium account holder using an iPod Touch with iOS 6.1.3 and Spotify Verson 0.7.2 and the app will not open. Ever. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times. I have turned the iPod on and off several times. I get a completely blank scr...

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I am a premium account holder using an iPod Touch with iOS 6.1.3 and Spotify Verson 0.7.2 and the app will not open.  Ever.    I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times. &...

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Solved!! Still (always) online login necessary to listen offline ?

Is there a new development ? For example: I can´t use my offline playlists on a plane, because I forgot to login before departure (if hotspot available for my Ipod) ??? Do I always have to login online befor offline use is possible ??? Thank you in a...

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Is there a new development ? For example: I can´t use my offline playlists on a plane, because I forgot to login before departure (if hotspot available for my Ipod) ??? Do I always have to login ...

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Solved!! iPhone 5 - No sound in car via USB, extremely fait, tinny sound via AUX port

I'm unable to use Spotify in my car via my iPhone 5. I have two AUX ports into my car stereo; one is a standard stereo jack, the other is USB. Neither works. I do not have a Ford with built-in Spotify, and the stereo is the factory unit that came wit...

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I'm unable to use Spotify in my car via my iPhone 5. I have two AUX ports into my car stereo; one is a standard stereo jack, the other is USB. Neither works.  I do not have a Ford with built-in ...

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Can't add new playlists inside folders anymore

Since updating to 0.9.0.8 I can no longer add a playlist (for example creating a playlist in an album) inside a folder. I used to be able to do this within the app - why has this functionality been removed?

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Since updating to 0.9.0.8 I can no longer add a playlist (for example creating a playlist in an album) inside a folder. I used to be able to do this within the app - why has this functionality been r...

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Lost my playlist

Hi, my account-name is "shirkosafari" (shirkosafari@gmail.com), and i lost a playlist called "Peppes-Calming" or "Calming-Peppes" (I don't quite remember). I was wondering if you could help me recover it? I've seen the moderator link other people wit...

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Hi, my account-name is "shirkosafari" (shirkosafari@gmail.com), and i lost a playlist called "Peppes-Calming" or "Calming-Peppes" (I don't quite remember). I was wondering if you could help me recove...

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Some offline tracks not working

I have several offline tracks that no longer work. There is a green arrow next to them but when I try and play them they do not play. I shouldn't have to re-download stuff once a week to get it to work. What am I missing here?

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I have several offline tracks that no longer work. There is a green arrow next to them but when I try and play them they do not play. I shouldn't have to re-download stuff once a week to get it to wo...

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