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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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Can't listen to local files on Spotify on my iphone, but I can on my computer?

When I try to listen to a song on my iphone it says "Track Not Synced", but it is synced on my computer. I followed all the steps and made sure I was connected to the same wifi, but it is still not working.

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When I try to listen to a song on my iphone it says "Track Not Synced", but it is synced on my computer. I followed all the steps and made sure I was connected to the same wifi, but it is still not w...

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Why?

Why doesnt it work to play Spotify via My AirPort to My stereo anymore??

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Why doesnt it work to play Spotify via My AirPort to My stereo anymore??

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Local songs disappeared after updating to 0.7.1, now I can't sync.

DescriptionI can't sync my local songs to my iPhone. After updating to version 0.7.1, all my local songs disappeared from my phone. When I'm trying to sync my playlists I choose "Manually choose playlists to sync", but Spotify jumps back to the "Sync...

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Description I can't sync my local songs to my iPhone. After updating to version 0.7.1, all my local songs disappeared from my phone. When I'm trying to sync my playlists I choose "Manually choose pl...

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Spotify on iPhone

Hi, I just upgraded to Spotify Premium for a month trail, but I don't get how it works.... How do I get Spotify on my iPhone 4? (Version 6.1.3) Thanks

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Hi, I just upgraded to Spotify Premium for a month trail, but I don't get how it works.... How do I get Spotify on my iPhone 4? (Version 6.1.3) Thanks

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Solved!! Radio

I'm a premium user and I've been trying to access radio but it won't let me search or do anything, screen is blank. I've resintalled and restarted my iphone and still it won't work. Please help Thank you

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I'm a premium user and I've been trying to access radio but it won't let me search or do anything, screen is blank. I've resintalled and restarted my iphone and still it won't work. Please help 😞 Th...

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Desktop vs. Mobile App

Is there a way (that perhaps I do not know about) to have the songs in a certain order in my playlists on my mobile app mirror the order on my desktop app on my computer? I have my songs set up a certain way in each playlist on my computer, but my Ip...

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Is there a way (that perhaps I do not know about) to have the songs in a certain order in my playlists on my mobile app mirror the order on my desktop app on my computer? I have my songs set up a cer...

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Downgraded to Spotify Unlimited until iOS issues are resolved

I've today downgraded to Spotify Unlimited because the iOS client is becoming increasingly useless to me. When the following issues are resolved, I may consider paying for Spotify Premium again: - The offline playback issue described here: http://com...

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I've today downgraded to Spotify Unlimited because the iOS client is becoming increasingly useless to me.   When the following issues are resolved, I may consider paying for Spotify Premium ...

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ipad help pleases

Hello, I am trying to connect to spotify (unlimited) on my new ipad through my wifi (no sim in ipad for 3g anyway) but it comes up with the "you need premium for mobile" message. i'm not mobile? i have checked that offline mode is disabled in setting...

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Hello, I am trying to connect to spotify (unlimited) on my new ipad through my wifi (no sim in ipad for 3g anyway) but it comes up with the "you need premium for mobile" message. i'm not mobile? ...

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Can I use my old ipod with ios 3? I did not find anything working with it I have spotify premium

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Can I use my old ipod with ios 3? I did not find anything working with it I have spotify premium

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iPhone defaulting to Music instead of Spotify

This is perhaps a strange question, and I apologize if it has already been addressed. I'm not exactly sure what terminology I should use to explain this question. Basically, I use my Spotify account all day on my iPhone 4S (iOS 7). My wife typically ...

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This is perhaps a strange question, and I apologize if it has already been addressed.  I'm  not exactly sure what terminology I should use to explain this question.   Basically, I ...

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Premium not working

I just upgraded to premium and paid through the website. I have logged in and out on the app and restarted phone and no luck. It still tell sm I am not a premium member. Please advise

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I just upgraded to premium and paid through the website. I have logged in and out on the app and restarted phone and no luck. It still tell sm I am not a premium member.      Ple...

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Spotify Radio

I have the premium subsription on an iphone 5s, running ios 7.0.2 and have had the subscription for about a year now, and the radio function is not working, the screen comes up blank and does not allow me to search either. I have tried contacting cus...

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I have the premium subsription on an iphone 5s, running ios 7.0.2 and have had the subscription for about a year now, and the radio function is not working, the screen comes up blank and does not all...

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Help! iPad/iPhone Spotify Jukebox app

Hi everyone, looking for a little help. I used to use "playmysong" on the iPhone to host a spotify jukebox. Unfortunately, the latest version doesn't support spotify playback. There are a couple of other's I have found, but they just don't do the bus...

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Hi everyone, looking for a little help. I used to use "playmysong" on the iPhone to host a spotify jukebox. Unfortunately, the latest version doesn't support spotify playback. There are a couple of o...

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iPhone 4s won't should up under "Devices" Wireless OR USB on MacBook Pro

I've tried everything on the forums that I could find and I'm having no luck... I have an iPhone 4S (running 6.0.1) and premium Spotify (app version 0.5.9.10 - Spotify core: 0.7.1.6114). I have a MacBook Pro running 10.8.2. It doesn't show up on devi...

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I've tried everything on the forums that I could find and I'm having no luck...   I have an iPhone 4S (running 6.0.1) and premium Spotify (app version 0.5.9.10 - Spotify core: 0.7....

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Unable to play purchased songs

Why won't Spotify play my purchased downloads? Since the last update they are still in my playlists but greyed out, in order to play them it says I need to update to premium but I've already paid for them!!! Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

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Why won't Spotify play my purchased downloads? Since the last update they are still in my playlists but greyed out, in order to play them it says I need to update to premium but I've already paid for...

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Browse on ipad

When will the new browse function be available on the iPad?

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When will the new browse function be available on the iPad?

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Synch with ipod nano

I Activated a premium account and i am now testing. Just to be sure, and to understand (because reading in the community gives me different and opposit information) You can not sync a playlist (even if you made it offline available) to your ipod nano...

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I Activated a premium account and i am now testing. Just to be sure, and to understand (because reading in the community gives me different and opposit information)     You can not ...

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Solved!! Can I Listen To Local Files On iPhone With Spotify Free?

I was wondering if it was possible to play ONLY local files that I have already synced from my computer using the Spotify app on my iPhone with Spotify Free. I have Spotify Premium at the moment, but was wondering if this was possible on Spotify Free...

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I was wondering if it was possible to play ONLY local files that I have already synced from my computer using the Spotify app on my iPhone with Spotify Free. I have Spotify Premium at the moment, but...

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Solved!! Air Play i IPOD Touch

The symbol for Air Play have disappeared in my IPOD Touch. Or have it changed place? So my question is; what to do, if I want to use Air Play?

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The symbol for Air Play have disappeared in my IPOD Touch. Or have it changed place? So my question is; what to do, if I want to use Air Play?

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iOS 7 - Lock Screen Time Bar not Reseting

Hi, With spotify version 0.7.6.37 on iOS 7, when I replay a track on the lock screen or the new quick setting menu, the song timer doesn't get reset.... Hope you guys can fix this in your next release. Kind Regards, Tariq

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Hi,   With spotify version 0.7.6.37 on iOS 7, when I replay a track on the lock screen or the new quick setting menu, the song timer doesn't get reset....   Hope you guys can fix th...

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