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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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AvaTilley

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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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Rastereyes

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Sync issues

Hi,My spotify account won't sync any more than 11 songs to my offline mode. I have had this before and it's all becoming very frustrating.Can you please look at this issue and repair.Thanks

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Hi, My spotify account won't sync any more than 11 songs to my offline mode. I have had this before and it's all becoming very frustrating. Can you please look at this issue and repair. Than...

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Organize playlist

Hi how do I order my playlist on iphone? I have 600 tracks in my starred playlist. First 100 tracks are in random order and the rest are in alphabetical order; very messy...

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Hi how do I order my playlist on iphone? I have 600 tracks in my starred playlist. First 100 tracks are in random order and the rest are in alphabetical order; very messy...

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Refund

Hi I literally just bought the unlimited package for a month but as I'm using IPad didn't realise this should of been the Premium account can I please have a refund for the unlimited?!Regardsgazashman

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Hi I literally just bought the unlimited package for a month but as I'm using IPad didn't realise this should of been the Premium account can I please have a refund for the unlimited?! Regards ga...

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Premium not working on iPad

My premium service works on my pc and also iPhone, however my iPad says I'm not a premium customer. I've uninstalled the app several times and also checked to ensure I'm using the same log in. How can I fix this? Thanks!

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My premium service works on my pc and also iPhone, however my iPad says I'm not a premium customer. I've uninstalled the app several times and also checked to ensure I'm using the same log in. How ca...

Adam

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getting spotify music onto my ipod

Hi thereI have spotify premium and have registered my ipod with spotify. I followed the instructions where i wiped all my itunes music and re synced with spotify so that i can upload my music from my spotify list to my ipod but it wont work! I just k...

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Hi there I have spotify premium and have registered my ipod with spotify. I followed the instructions where i wiped all my itunes music and re synced with spotify so that i can upload my music from ...

Adam

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Solved!! Friends cannot see my playlists

Do I need to flip a switch somewhere so that when my friends view my account, they can see my created playlists? All they can see is my "starred," list. When I click on a friends account, I can view created lists they made. So far, I cannot figure ou...

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Do I need to flip a switch somewhere so that when my friends view my account, they can see my created playlists? All they can see is my "starred," list. When I click on a friends account, I can view ...

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Offline Playlist Syncing - Stuck on certain songs

I've recently run into an issue with syncing offline playlists: the sync will work for a few songs, and then get stuck on a certain song. It looks like it's 'Downloading,' but it can go for hours and nothing will happen. As a result, none of the song...

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I've recently run into an issue with syncing offline playlists:   the sync will work for a few songs, and then get stuck on a certain song.   It looks like it's 'Downloading,' but it ca...

candkaanme

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Latest Spotify release is preventing iPhone Car integration from working

Unlike other users, my Spotify App (on iPhone 4S) seem to work / integreate perefctly with my BMW / Mini Cooper ipod connection. I have been able to view current song title as well as use the back / forward buttons on my steering wheel. All this has ...

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Unlike other users, my Spotify App (on iPhone 4S) seem to work / integreate perefctly with my BMW / Mini Cooper ipod connection.   I have been able to view current song title as well as use ...

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iPhone app freezes while streaming

For the past 6 hours or so, every time I play a song on the iPhone/iPod app, at some point in the song (anywhere, from 24 seconds in to 4 seconds from the end) the progress bar stops and the app/iPod stops responding completely. It also freezes when ...

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For the past 6 hours or so, every time I play a song on the iPhone/iPod app, at some point in the song (anywhere, from 24 seconds in to 4 seconds from the end) the progress bar stops and the app/iPod...

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Does spotify radio time out after a period of listening?

Hello, My gym is looking to use Spotify over the in-ceiling speakers via an iPod touch. We are just wondering if Spotify radio will time out after a certain amount of listening time (similar to what Pandora does) in either free or paid subscriptions....

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Hello,   My gym is looking to use Spotify over the in-ceiling speakers via an iPod touch.  We are just wondering if Spotify radio will time out after a certain amount of listening time (s...

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Solved!! Impossible to Delete Playlist

(yes, I do know how to properly delete a playlist , this one appears to be legitimately impossible to delete) Hey guys, so I'm having an issue. I've tried reinstalling Spotify, and even restoring my Ipod (an iTouch by the way, either 4th or 5th gen.)...

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(yes, I do know how to properly delete a playlist , this one appears to be legitimately impossible to delete)   Hey guys, so I'm having an issue. I've tried reinstalling Spotify, and...

MachoFern

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Will ANY old i-phone work with Spotify over wi-fi?

Hi there We are very happy Spotify users, it's the best bargain on the net. Just bought a Pure i-10 docking station and it works fab with both our iphone 4s. Was thinking of buying an older - maybe first generation - iphone so we can leave it permane...

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Hi there   We are very happy Spotify users, it's the best bargain on the net.   Just bought a Pure i-10 docking station and it works fab with both our iphone 4s.   Was thinking o...

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Spotify not playing on iPod Touch when app is closed

I use Spotify for iOS 4 on my iPod Touch, and it works well as long as I stay in the app. However, if I leave the app while music is playing, the music stops after a few seconds - and only starts again when I go back into the Spotify app and stay the...

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I use Spotify for iOS 4 on my iPod Touch, and it works well as long as I stay in the app. However, if I leave the app while music is playing, the music stops after a few seconds - and only starts aga...

Schindler

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Offline playlist /syncing local files.

Good afternoon. I've read the FAQs and see that the maximum files that can be synced to a mobile device is 3333. My question is; does 3333 include local files synced to the device? I'd be grateful for any further insight. Thanks

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Good afternoon.   I've read the FAQs and see that the maximum files that can be synced to a mobile device is 3333. My question is; does 3333 include local files synced to the device?   ...

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Iphone 5 doesnt recognise my premium account

Hi I just signed up for spotify premium and I can not synchronise it with my iphone5, what should I do?It works on my MAC Thank you!

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Hi   I just signed up for spotify premium and I can not synchronise it with my iphone5, what should I do?It works on my MAC   Thank you!

Peter__

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total beginner

Hi i am a total beginner when it comes to macs and spotify. i have a mac and an ipad mini and i will shortly be getting an iphone. i signed up for premium as i think spotify is fantastic but i need a step by step guide to help me use my 3 devices on ...

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Hi i am a total beginner when it comes to macs and spotify. i have a mac and an ipad mini and i will shortly be getting an iphone. i signed up for premium as i think spotify is fantastic but i need a...

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Solved!! Spotify Premium failing to scrobble to Last.fm

Hi, I've added my Last.fm details to the iPhone app (version 0.6.2.72) but songs I listen to fail to scrobble to Last.fm. Is there a known issue with this or is there something I'm missing in my iPhone or Last.fm settings? My iPhone is running iOS 6....

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Hi,   I've added my Last.fm details to the iPhone app (version 0.6.2.72) but songs I listen to fail to scrobble to Last.fm. Is there a known issue with this or is there something I'm missing i...

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 0.6.2

What's new in this version (0.6.2): New: Now you can listen in your car with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. Log into your Premium account on your iOS device and connect it to SYNC AppLink. Enjoy voice-controlled access to all your favourite music, p...

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What's new in this version (0.6.2): New: Now you can listen in your car with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. Log into your Premium account on your iOS device and connect it to SYNC AppLink. Enjoy...

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Problem with Playlist Syncing!! HELP!

So I have 805 songs that I starred and are on my offline playlist. I accidentally clicked the OFF button and it made all my playlist not available offline, so clicked it back so it can download them and it downloads up to the 260 song and doesn't mov...

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So I have 805 songs that I starred and are on my offline playlist. I accidentally clicked the OFF button and it made all my playlist not available offline, so clicked it back so it can download them ...

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Syncing problems.

I've read that devices have a syncing limit but I haven't reached it yet. However, recently my most recent playlists keep disappearing from my iPhone when I load it up. They eventually reappear but the phone forgets they've been synced and they have ...

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I've read that devices have a syncing limit but I haven't reached it yet. However, recently my most recent playlists keep disappearing from my iPhone when I load it up. They eventually reappear but t...

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