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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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Solved!! iOS v0.7.1

According to the 'What's New' section on iTunes, this version features a "shiny, new Now Playing view, featuring the 'Up Next' queue on iPhone." Well, I can't find it. Am I missing something here?

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According to the 'What's New' section on iTunes, this version features a "shiny, new Now Playing view, featuring the 'Up Next' queue on iPhone." Well, I can't find it. Am I missing something here?

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Spotify crashing when trying to open on iPad after latest update

Description After latest update on iPad, Spotify app crashes when I try to open it. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I tried to open Spotify. 2. Then Spotify crashed and shutdown. 3. I also cleared history, cookies, deleted ...

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Description After latest update on iPad, Spotify app crashes when I try to open it.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I tried to open Spotify. 2. Then Spotif...

Skippy1813

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Songs won't start play sometimes.

Hi, iPhone 4S, last iOS update (but not update specific, happening longer now) Sometimes when I open Spotify on iPhone (but it also happens on my fixed cable at home), it just won't work or it's slow. The problem shows itself as loading a song, but t...

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Hi,   iPhone 4S, last iOS update (but not update specific, happening longer now) Sometimes when I open Spotify on iPhone (but it also happens on my fixed cable at home), it just won't work...

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Solved!! Crashhh iphone 5 after update

In updated spotify today to the newest version. But since I did that i'm unable to open the app. It just crashes before it even start up. Help!!?

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In updated spotify today to the newest version. But since I did that i'm unable to open the app. It just crashes before it even start up. Help!!?

Richard

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iPod 4

I uploaded music to my ipod via wifi, why can't I take it with me and listen to it? none of the songs will play. it shows the bar moving, but no sound and nothing through the ear buds. do I have to be in a wifi zone to listen? I had previously had it...

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 I uploaded music to my ipod via wifi, why can't I take it with me and listen to it?  none of the songs will play. it shows the bar moving, but no sound and nothing  through the ear bu...

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iPhone app not syncing

Hi, Im a premium user and My iPhone app is downloading tracks but they are not syncing as the arrow icon appears but stays grey rather than going green?? It's worked fine ever since I've had it and I only ever really use spotify on my phone and alway...

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Hi, Im a premium user and My iPhone app is downloading tracks but they are not syncing as the arrow icon appears but stays grey rather than going green?? It's worked fine ever since I've had it a...

MichaelJerzak

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Problems with Local Files not syncing up correctly.

Hello peeps! So i've stumbled upon a wierd problem. I got some local files in my favorite playlist. But they dont work, they arent greyed out, so that would suggest its synced, but when i try to play it. it says "Track not Synced" And even if i try t...

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Hello peeps! So i've stumbled upon a wierd problem. I got some local files in my favorite playlist. But they dont work, they arent greyed out, so that would suggest its synced, but when i try to play...

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What's new missing from app update

I don't know if this has been discussed previously but when I updated my iPhone app it seems that the what's new section has been replaced by the discover section. So my question is where has the 'top' played songs gone, like the charts, can't seem t...

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I don't know if this has been discussed previously but when I updated my iPhone app it seems that the what's new section has been replaced by the discover section. So my question is where has the 'to...

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Can only sync local files with iPod... HELP!

I've been using Spotfiy Premium for many months now. Normally, I just purchase gift cards every month or three months as I need them. This time however, I just ended up paying with my debit card. Premium seems to be working on my account on my laptop...

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I've been using Spotfiy Premium for many months now.  Normally, I just purchase gift cards every month or three months as I need them.  This time however, I just ended up paying with my deb...

Joe

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I can not sync my songs

I can't sync my songs nothing works I've tried everything I don't want to waste my money on premium if I Can't get the full experience. PLEASE HELP!

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I can't sync my songs nothing works I've tried everything I don't want to waste my money on premium if I Can't get the full experience. PLEASE HELP!

Joe

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How to shuffle between all playlists?

Hello, Sorry if this is really obvious but is there a way to shuffle songs on the iPhone app. I know how to shuffle songs within 1 playlist but I was wondering if you could shuffle songs between all the playlists I have??Hope you can helpThanks

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Hello, Sorry if this is really obvious but is there a way to shuffle songs on the iPhone app. I know how to shuffle songs within 1 playlist but I was wondering if you could shuffle songs between ...

Joe

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Solved!! Local files won't sync with IOS6

I've tried everything I know to do to get my local files to sync with my Iphone 5. Never had a problem with the exact same files with the previous version of the software and iPhone. Any update coming to solve this?

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I've tried everything I know to do to get my local files to sync with my Iphone 5. Never had a problem with the exact same files with the previous version of the software and iPhone. Any update comin...

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Issue with the newer version of Spotify 0.7.1 Iphone 3GS

Good morning, I have just updated spotify to the newer version 0.7.1 on Iphone 3GS with iOS 6.1, and I have found an issue, when I'm trying to open the app, it crashed! I can't open it, I've uninstalled and reinstalled it but I have the same issue!

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Good morning, I have just updated spotify to the newer version 0.7.1 on Iphone 3GS with iOS 6.1, and I have found an issue, when I'm trying to open the app, it crashed! I can't open it, I've uninstal...

hunybucket

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Playlists on iOS - No Reordering, customizing playlists on iOS

First of all -- all you helpful community people, don't mark problems as "Solved" when they are not! I've posted on here several times regarding Spotify removing the feature that allows you to reorder your playlist on iOS (specifically iPhone and iPo...

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First of all -- all you helpful community people, don't mark problems as "Solved" when they are not!   I've posted on here several times regarding Spotify removing the feature that allows yo...

JuhaN

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0.7.1 update CRASHES Iphone 5 at start up

I just updated to the new 0.7.1 spotify app and now every time I try to load the app it crashes right away. Anyone else having this issue? Spotify, please issue an update to fix this. Thanks!!

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I just updated to the new 0.7.1 spotify app and now every time I try to load the app it crashes right away.   Anyone else having this issue?   Spotify, please issue an update to fix...

Adam

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Not all numbers synchronize to offline playlist.

I have an Iphone 5 and Spotify premium. For some reason Spotify is refusing to sync. all of my songs to an offline playlist ( only about 80% ). Does anyone know why this happens and how I can fix this?

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I have an Iphone 5 and Spotify premium. For some reason Spotify is refusing to sync. all of my songs to an offline playlist ( only about 80% ).  Does anyone know why this happens and how I ...

Peter__

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Playlists gone after updating July 2

I updated my app today July 2, 2013 and when I reopened the app all my playlists were gone. Every song I have saved the past five years. The playlists are still on my computer. I deleted the app and downloaded it again and now I can't even log in. He...

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I updated my app today July 2, 2013 and when I reopened the app all my playlists were gone. Every song I have saved the past five years. The playlists are still on my computer. I deleted the app and ...

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Umphrey's McGee wrong Professor Wormbog on mobile

The version of Profesor Wormbog on Live at the Beacon Theater that plays on my phone is totally different from the one that plays on my computer. I'm almost %100 the version on mobile is wrong, is there any way to fix this?

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The version of Profesor Wormbog on Live at the Beacon Theater that plays on my phone is totally different from the one that plays on my computer. I'm almost %100 the version on mobile is wrong, is th...

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Lost my playlist

Hi   Lost all my playlist today when i uppdated how do i get them back ?

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Hi   Lost all my playlist today when i uppdated how do i get them back ?

Taylor

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Synced songs doesn't play

I have an issue with Spotify on my iPhone5. Some of the songs in my playlists are marked as synced, but won't play at all. Neither do they play when I am online or offline. This seem to happend randomly to some of the songs in my playlists. These are...

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I have an issue with Spotify on my iPhone5. Some of the songs in my playlists are marked as synced, but won't play at all. Neither do they play when I am online or offline. This seem to happend rando...

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