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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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Premium account not working on iPod

I have connected my Ipod to my computer via Spotify to download my playlist, however it does not download the tracks as per my account. Its says it only syncs 'local' files, however all the music on my spotify has been downloaded throught the spotify...

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I have connected my Ipod to my computer via Spotify to download my playlist, however it does not download the tracks as per my account. Its says it only syncs 'local' files, however all the music on ...

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Solved!! iPhone app crashes upon opening, 100% of the time

I made ~20 playlist changes (moving/deleting/nesting/etc), added some local files (which I haven't yet set to sync on the iPhone app), and now every time I try to open the iPhone app, it locks after about 5 seconds and then crashes. If I connect to w...

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I made ~20 playlist changes (moving/deleting/nesting/etc), added some local files (which I haven't yet set to sync on the iPhone app), and now every time I try to open the iPhone app, it locks after ...

Joe

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mobile version doesn't seem to have the same artist list as the pc version

Hi guys. This is the first time I post something here. Hope this can work.. I'd like to know why some artists can be played in the pc version, while when I'm on the iOS version the same playlist is empty. I make an example: The Suburbs of Arcade Fire...

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Hi guys. This is the first time I post something here. Hope this can work.. I'd like to know why some artists can be played in the pc version, while when I'm on the iOS version the same playlist ...

Joe

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Disappointment in regards to slow syncing

I just recently upgraded my iPhone and thought this would be the perfect time to try out spotify. I downloaded spotify and started adding playlists and syncing them for offline mode. I noticed that syncing for offline mode was taking forever-- 1 albu...

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I just recently upgraded my iPhone and thought this would be the perfect time to try out spotify. I downloaded spotify and started adding playlists and syncing them for offline mode. I noticed that s...

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Spotify crashes on iPad 3

Description The app crasches after 3 seconds every time A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Opened the app What I expected to happen For the app to open What actually happened Crashes My iPad/iPhone model iPad 3 Device’s Operating Sy...

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Description The app crasches after 3 seconds every time A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Opened the app    What I expected to happen For the app to open &n...

Joe

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Spotify 0.7.1. empty screen ios 6.1

Hi, i have updated my ios Spotify-App to 0.7.1 and now when i start the app i habe just a empty white screen and a black head-bar.I Pay 10 Euro for the premium membership but it doesnt work!!! Delete and new install doesnt work also!I use ios 6.1

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Hi, i have updated my ios Spotify-App to 0.7.1 and now when i start the app i habe just a empty white screen and a black head-bar. I Pay 10 Euro for the premium membership but it doesnt work!!! ...

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Sound - next track

Hello,one question. Is there no option to turn off the sound, when you push the ">" or "<" Button on the locked screen?

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Hello, one question. Is there no option to turn off the sound, when you push the ">" or "<" Button on the locked screen?

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My app for iOS 4 doesn't work!! - what to do?

Hi I've been using spotify for my Iphone 4 for quite a while now, but after a recent update the music will only occationally play for 30 sec and then stops. Most of the time there's no music at all. I've been trying to reinstall dozens of times - and...

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Hi I've been using spotify for my Iphone 4 for quite a while now, but after a recent update the music will only occationally play for 30 sec and then stops. Most of the time there's no music at all. ...

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I can't find or listen to certain music and artist.

I was looking for artist and I can't find them like new Rihanna songs, all I find is like karaoke versions or nothing, I can't find Corrine bailey Rae, lil Boosie is on here but what I want to listen is greyed out and I pay 9.99 for this and I can't ...

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I was looking for artist and I can't find them like new Rihanna songs, all I find is like karaoke versions or nothing, I can't find Corrine bailey Rae, lil Boosie is on here but what I want to liste...

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Solved!! Premium not streaming to android...t

I just subscribed to premium after doing a 2 day trial. Everything worked on the phone. Now that I have subscribed it says I can only get radio and need premium to stream. I already have it and have a confirmed payment. I ordered it from the androoid...

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I just subscribed to premium after doing a 2 day trial. Everything worked on the phone. Now that I have subscribed it says I can only get radio and need premium to stream. I already have it and have ...

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Keeps crashing

Hi guys,The latest iOS update for the Spotify app keeps crashing any time I search for music. Running and iPhone 5. A fix would be great.Thanks.

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Hi guys, The latest iOS update for the Spotify app keeps crashing any time I search for music. Running and iPhone 5. A fix would be great. Thanks.

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Synced local files are sometimes super buggy

Hi, when I try to play some of my synced local files, it's making my iPhone 4S (with the newest version of the Spotify app) act up. By act up, I mean either operate really, really slowly or straight up stop the iphone from working. At worst, I've got...

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Hi, when I try to play some of my synced local files, it's making my iPhone 4S (with the newest version of the Spotify app) act up. By act up, I mean either operate really, really slowly or straight ...

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Premium Not Working on iPad

I just upgraded to Premium and it won't work on my iPad. When I try to stream on demand it says "you must be premium to stream on demand." I have thrown out my Facebook App and reloaded app over and over -- even logged out/in/out/in using user name (...

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I just upgraded to Premium and it won't work on my iPad. When I try to stream on demand it says "you must be premium to stream on demand." I have thrown out my Facebook App and reloaded app over and ...

MichaelJerzak

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how to use spotify with IPOD running on IOS 3.1.3 (upgrade not possible)

Hi, is there a workaround to use spotify (or music downloaded from spotify with other device) on a "classic" IPOD, because spotify app doesn't install on IPOD running on IOS 3.1.3 (and upgrade is not possible)? Thanks in advance! Best regards.

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Hi,    is there a workaround to use spotify (or music downloaded from spotify with other device) on  a "classic" IPOD, because spotify app doesn't install on IPOD running on IOS 3...

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Solved!! IOS 3.1.3 NO FACEBOOK LOGIN?

I have an old version of spotify on my ipod touch 1g (ios 3.1.3) but i cant log in with my facebook acc. Is it possible to log in using the ordinary "spotify details" with username and password when i have a facebook linked acc? Best regards, Gustaf ...

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I have an old version of spotify on my ipod touch 1g (ios 3.1.3) but i cant log in with my facebook acc. Is it possible to log in using the ordinary "spotify details" with username and password when ...

MichaelJerzak

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Solved!! Application fails to start on iPhone 5

My premium Spotify application suddenly will not start at all on my iPhone5. I have made no modifications from when it worked and now. I have cleared cache and cookies and de-installed the app, then installed a new one from appstore but it still will...

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My premium Spotify application suddenly will not start at all on my iPhone5. I have made no modifications from when it worked and now. I have cleared cache and cookies and de-installed the app, then ...

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Hyundai i30 Issues - Track forward back buttons not working, and track name not updating on screen

I've always had issues with my i30 and spotify while connected via the supplied iPod connection cable. It should be mentioned iTunes works perfectly. I have the following issues: Track back and forward buttons dont seem to be captured by Spotify - in...

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I've always had issues with my i30 and spotify while connected via the supplied iPod connection cable. It should be mentioned iTunes works perfectly.   I have the following issues: Track...

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Sort songs by name

Is there any way to alphabetize or sort playlists/starred tracks on your iphone? It is very messy trying to find a song within my repertoire of music.

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Is there any way to alphabetize or sort playlists/starred tracks on your iphone? It is very messy trying to find a song within my repertoire of music.

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Solved!! downloaded songs stop playing after a few seconds

I have an IOS 4...downloaded songs onto Spodify Sunday July 6....played fine for several days.....now stops playing after about 10 seconds....I have tried switching anything and everything to get this corrected but nothing has worked....I noticed it ...

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I have an IOS 4...downloaded songs onto Spodify Sunday July 6....played fine for several days.....now stops playing after about 10 seconds....I have tried switching anything and everything to get thi...

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