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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!! all playlists available offline automatically?

is there a possibility to set all playlists into offline-mode automatically? on my iphone?

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is there a possibility to set all playlists into offline-mode automatically? on my iphone?

Liam

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Syncing songs to ipod help

The problem only started recently. I'll try to sync some songs to a playlist but they simply refuse to sync. There is no message telling me why. The status bar will appear but not move and the songs will have the grey download symbol next to them. So...

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The problem only started recently. I'll try to sync some songs to a playlist but they simply refuse to sync. There is no message telling me why. The status bar will appear but not move and the songs ...

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ipod does not show up in devices

My ipod touch 5 does not show up when I plug it in. I have created my playlist, and would like to download it on my ipod. Also, the app on my ipod, which I have been using for a couple months now--the free version, no longer works. Why?

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My ipod touch 5 does not show up when I plug it in.  I have created my playlist, and would like to download it on my ipod.  Also, the app on my ipod, which I have been using for a coup...

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Problem with playlist folder

Hi, I updated to 0.5.9 and now my playlist folders are all messed up. Any help? musicman

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Hi,   I updated to 0.5.9 and now my playlist folders are all messed up. Any help?   musicman

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iTunes sync and offline playlist files

How do I view my offline, saved, Spotfiy playlist files when my iPhone is connected to iTunes? I've can see the bar graph at the bottom of the iTunes viewer that says I've got 3gig of "audio" and 1 gig of "other" but the spotify files are not visible...

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How do I view my offline, saved, Spotfiy playlist files when my iPhone is connected to iTunes?   I've can see the bar graph at the bottom of the iTunes viewer that says I've got 3gig of "aud...

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Solved!! Bad quality

Hi, Im using spotity premium on my Iphone 4S, but since yesterday, my music suddenly sounds like if I blew up my headphones. Also the music from the phone speaker sounds terrible, especially the bass. My music player does not have this problem, so it...

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Hi,   Im using spotity premium on my Iphone 4S, but since yesterday, my music suddenly sounds like if I blew up my headphones. Also the music from the phone speaker sounds terrible, especial...

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Sending Songs to "Spotify People" via I-phone doesn't work

Hi, Just like the title says, I am unable to send tracks to "Spotify People" from my i-phone (4S, running ios 5). It used to work but not anymore, still works on the computer though...Please help, this is my favourite feature in Spotify and I'm pisse...

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Hi,   Just like the title says, I am unable to send tracks to "Spotify People" from my i-phone (4S, running ios 5). It used to work but not anymore, still works on the computer though... Pl...

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Corrupt folder

I have a folder on Spotify on my iPhone that won't delete when i try to. The Spotify-App just crashes. The folder isn't visible on my computer's spotify playlists... Its driving me nuts, could you help me out here Spotify???

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I have a folder on Spotify on my iPhone that won't delete when i try to. The Spotify-App just crashes. The folder isn't visible on my computer's spotify playlists... Its driving me nuts, could you he...

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Tried to sync but it only erased

I tried to sync the music and playlists from Spotify onto my Ipod Nano and all that it did was erase the previous music on my ipod. Now I can't figure out why it won't sync the Spotify music and playlists onto it.

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I tried to sync the music and playlists from Spotify onto my Ipod Nano and all that it did was erase the previous music on my ipod. Now I can't figure out why it won't sync the Spotify music and play...

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Why I'm quitting Spotify Premium

Virgin Media's original Spotify deal was a no-brainer: free Premium access for six months (or for some of us a full year) and almost unlimited access to the world's CD collection. Once my original free year expired I signed up for the ongoing Premium...

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Virgin Media's original Spotify deal was a no-brainer: free Premium access for six months (or for some of us a full year) and almost unlimited access to the world's CD collection. Once my original fr...

NeilB

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Solved!! Premium not working on iPhone

I just upgraded to Premium, but the app isn't letting my stream music on demand. What's the deal?

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I just upgraded to Premium, but the app isn't letting my stream music on demand. What's the deal?

Peter__

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Songs stop playing after 1.30 min despite premium account?

My Spotify account only plays any song for 1.30 min precisely on my Ipad then you have to log in again and listen to one song again for 1.30 min. It can not even play a second song before you log in again. I have a premium account which is continuous...

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My Spotify account only plays any song for 1.30 min precisely on my Ipad then you have to log in again and listen to one song again for 1.30 min.  It can not even play a second song before you l...

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Too many devices

Hi, how many devices can be registered for use with my premium account at once? i currently have it functioning on: - my old iPhone, which I use at home to play music on a dock. - my new iPhone - iPad -my laptop. i have a feeling this must be my maxi...

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Hi, how many devices can be registered for use with my premium account at once? i currently have it functioning on: - my old iPhone, which I use at home to play music on a dock. - my new iPho...

Liam

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Free premium account through KPN is gone?

I have free spotify premium through a contract I have with KPN, Netherlands. However, yesterday when I logged in on spotify it appeared that it has been switched to the free version. I called KPN and they said that premium is still the active version...

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I have free spotify premium through a contract I have with KPN, Netherlands. However, yesterday when I logged in on spotify it appeared that it has been switched to the free version. I called KPN and...

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Really Badly Distorted via Bluetooth and Headphones

In the past week or so the sound quality has been really bad via bluetooth to my speakers / car and via headphones. It sounds as if the speakers have blown up but it is just the spotify app as it works fine with things like youtube / the built in mus...

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In the past week or so the sound quality has been really bad via bluetooth to my speakers / car and via headphones. It sounds as if the speakers have blown up but it is just the spotify app as it wor...

David

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Spotify for iPhone 5 keeps crashing!

Everytime I add a new playlist folder and it does not update it crashes. I keep having delete the app and reinstall it. Also it will not let me delete a playlist. It's deleted on my laptop but won't delete off of the phone.. Again it crashes when I t...

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Everytime I add a new playlist folder and it does not update it crashes. I keep having delete the app and reinstall it. Also it will not let me delete a playlist. It's deleted on my laptop but won...

Richard

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Bought premium, showing not premium on iPhone app

I just upgraded to Premium a couple days ago and now driving on a roadtrip and my mobile app will not play my playlists! Saying I must be a premium member, when I am! Tried logging out and logging back in. Nada. Help!

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I just upgraded to Premium a couple days ago and now driving on a roadtrip and my mobile app will not play my playlists! Saying I must be a premium member, when I am! Tried logging out and logging ba...

Peter__

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Add to playlist in iPhone app

Could you improve the iPhone add to playlist function in the iPhone app so you dont have to listen to the song you want to add?

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Could you improve the iPhone add to playlist function in the iPhone app so you dont have to listen to the song you want to add?

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Solved!! Spotify premium

Hi, can someone help me activate Spotify premium? I have paid for the first month and I am not able to activate premium mode on my account. It keeps telling me that I need to sign up for premium. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Hi, can someone help me activate Spotify premium? I have paid for the first month and I am not able to activate premium mode on my account. It keeps telling me that I need to sign up for premium. Any...

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Spotify says I'm in offline mode

Spotify keeps saying I'm in offline mode even though I'm not, and that only Premium users can stream offline. I just registered for Spotify Premium and it synced all of my starred tracks to my phone and yet when I try to search for something and play...

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Spotify keeps saying I'm in offline mode even though I'm not, and that only Premium users can stream offline.  I just registered for Spotify Premium and it synced all of my starred tracks to my ...

Peter__

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