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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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Spotify Premium closing down on Iphonr 4s after I increase or decrease volume

Hi Guys, Currently running spotify app on my iphone 4s, If its plugged in through AUX and the volume is altered on the radio its fine..... When the music is playing and i increase or decrease the volume the app just closes down by itself... happens e...

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Hi Guys,   Currently running spotify app on my iphone 4s,   If its plugged in through AUX and the volume is altered on the radio its fine.....   When the music is playing a...

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iPhone does not show up in devices

I have been reading the posts and so I know this is a recurring problem. I have tried some of the solutions provided but they haven't worked. I am using Spotify on my iPhone 4 and on my Macbook. I have re-installed the app on both my laptop and the i...

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I have been reading the posts and so I know this is a recurring problem. I have tried some of the solutions provided but they haven't worked.    I am using Spotify on my iPhone 4 and on...

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Album/artist view coming up blank?

When trying to view albums, it loads for a second, then comes up blank. Artist view comes up with an error message, "Could not load artist. This artist is currently unavailable. Please try again later." It's been like this all day for every artist I'...

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When trying to view albums, it loads for a second, then comes up blank. Artist view comes up with an error message, "Could not load artist. This artist is currently unavailable. Please try again late...

Joes

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Spotify not working on iPhone

For the past couple of days (since updating) I've not been able to access spotify premium on my iPhone 4, whenever I try to opening it, it starts loading and then cuts back to iPhone menu. Even before the update I was having problems with tracks on m...

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For the past couple of days (since updating) I've not been able to access spotify premium on my iPhone 4, whenever I try to opening it, it starts loading and then cuts back to iPhone menu. Even befor...

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Can't sync

I have spotify on my iPhone 4S and it was working perfectly and all my songs were synced, as I pay for premium, but yesterday I couldn't sync one new song so I went offlinne mode off then on again and all my synced songs were my synced anymore. Now I...

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I have spotify on my iPhone 4S and it was working perfectly and all my songs were synced, as I pay for premium, but yesterday I couldn't sync one new song so I went offlinne mode off then on again an...

Robbie

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IOS app version 0.7.1 plays edited versions of explicit tracks/albums

I just updated to the 0.7.1.23 version of the Spotify iOS app on my iPad 3, I am running iOS 5.1.1. Since the update, all content through the search function a) is only displaying the 'edited' versions or b) plays only the edited version for previous...

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I just updated to the 0.7.1.23 version of the Spotify iOS app on my iPad 3, I am running iOS 5.1.1. Since the update, all content through the search function a) is only displaying the 'edited' versio...

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Solved!! Trouble with syncing offline playlists

Hello, I'm sure that this has been answered before but I can't seem to find a solution. I want to sync my offline playlists to my Ipod but "only local files synced" keeps coming up. Can anybody help me?

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Hello, I'm sure that this has been answered before but I can't seem to find a solution. I want to sync my offline playlists to my Ipod but "only local files synced" keeps coming up. Can anybody help ...

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Most of my itune playlist songs are grayed out on my Spotify iphone app

Most of my itune playlist songs (that I imported into Spotify) are grayed out on my Spotify iphone app, but on my PC laptop in Spotify they are all there and play?

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Most of my itune playlist songs (that I imported into Spotify) are grayed out on my Spotify iphone app, but on my PC laptop in Spotify they are all there and play?

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Offline playlist off All offline songs

Hello everybody, and spotify. I would like a offline function playlist thatShows EVERY offline file that's on your phone or PC. I am traveling a lot in my jobb. And a playlist on my phone or pc that shows every file that I have offlineWould make it s...

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Hello everybody, and spotify. I would like a offline function playlist that Shows EVERY offline file that's on your phone or PC. I am traveling a lot in my jobb. And a playlist on my phone o...

meahtenoha

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Cannot Sync Local Files to iPhone 5

I have been combing this thread for answers but it seems none of the problems are exactly the same as mine and none of the answers help me. I have had a Spotify Premium account for quite some time now. When I first got Spotify, my iTunes songs synced...

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I have been combing this thread for answers but it seems none of the problems are exactly the same as mine and none of the answers help me.   I have had a Spotify Premium account for quite s...

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Solved!! spotify is offline

Hi some help in need,I just upgraded to spotify premium, i have the receipt. I cannot get to use spotify, because it's offline. Please can somebody help me to get Spotify online and help me get it on my Iphone 4?I will appreciate this very much, Bill...

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  Hi some help in need, I just upgraded to spotify premium, i have the receipt. I cannot get to use spotify, because it's offline. Please can somebody help me to get Spotify online and help me...

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Solved!! No sync of offline tracks

Premiun user. iPhone 4S. Tracks in playlists that are set to offline mode simply do not download. ??

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Premiun user. iPhone 4S. Tracks in playlists that are set to offline mode simply do not download.  ??

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iPhone 4S playlists not syncing in wifi or 3G!!

I'm having a problem with my playlists none are syncing for offline playback in wifi or 3G I've heard it pauses after its been left idle but I've kept it open with songs playing still no joy.. I'm new to this but I'm sure I'm doing everything correct...

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I'm having a problem with my playlists none are syncing for offline playback in wifi or 3G I've heard it pauses after its been left idle but I've kept it open with songs playing still no joy.. I'm ne...

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Can't sync music for offline playlist on iphone

Hi everyone,I just started my Spotify premium account. I uploaded around 40 songs to my offline playlist on my iphone last week, but since then i have problems to sync new playlists. I can see that it tries to sync but it is always saying "1 of 32 so...

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Hi everyone, I just started my Spotify premium account. I uploaded around 40 songs to my offline playlist on my iphone last week, but since then i have problems to sync new playlists. I can see that...

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Can't use my iphone 4s in offline mode! tracks wont sync!

My spotify account on my desktop computer says that all of the playlists I have chosen to be available offline are fully synced and ready to go. When I click on the playlists to make them available offline on my iphone, the playlists consistently rem...

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My spotify account on my desktop computer says that all of the playlists I have chosen to be available offline are fully synced and ready to go. When I click on the playlists to make them available o...

Liam

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Bug: Long Playlist Names freezes App

Hi there! I found out that long playlist names are a problem for the iOS Spotify App, especially in the full screen mode. In my example (look at the playlist: Zen Meditation and Natural White Noise...), which I have imported to my library, but not do...

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Hi there!   I found out that long playlist names are a problem for the iOS Spotify App, especially in the full screen mode.    In my example (look at the playlist: Zen Meditation a...

kain0rer

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Playlists vanishing completely while offline on iOS app

I am on a 4S with OS 5.1.1 I downloaded the new app last week, and since then, despite not changing a single thing on any of my three devices, I have been unable to retain my list of playlists on my phone, let alone those that are synced to be availa...

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I am on a 4S with OS 5.1.1 I downloaded the new app last week, and since then, despite not changing a single thing on any of my three devices, I have been unable to retain my list of playlists on my...

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Recently Resubscribed to Spotify Premium and No songs work on iPhone or Computer

two days ago, July 18, 2013, i Resubscribed to Spotify Premium after it said my payment method did not work for that month... reason, i have no idea. Anyways i resusribed with my credit card and when i log in on the web site it says you are using Pre...

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two days ago, July 18, 2013, i Resubscribed to Spotify Premium after it said my payment method did not work for that month... reason, i have no idea. Anyways i resusribed with my credit card and when...

meahtenoha

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Local files won't sync to iPhone 5

After the latest update spotify won't sync local files to neither my iPhone 5 nor my iPad 3, they both show up under "devices" but selecting playlists to sync doesn't do anything, and then spotify automatically selects "sync all". On the "local files...

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After the latest update spotify won't sync local files to neither my iPhone 5 nor my iPad 3, they both show up under "devices" but selecting playlists to sync doesn't do anything, and then spotify au...

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Updated Spotify on iPhone 5 (6.1.4) and all of my music was deleted from my phone

I've been trying to resync it but each time I click on a playlist in the Spotify desktop version, it deselects it automatically and switches to "sync all playlists to this device" Also, tapping on "available offline" on the Spotify iPhone version doe...

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I've been trying to resync it but each time I click on a playlist in the Spotify desktop version, it deselects it automatically and switches to "sync all playlists to this device"   Also, ta...

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