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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 not showing all Echo groups

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone 11 Pro MaxOperating System: iOS 10 My Question or IssueI want to create a new music group since I’ve added a new Echo speaker. However, the new group would not show up in the Spotify app. Reading some of the s...

  • Regular
  • Plan: Premium Country: USA   Device: iPhone 11 Pro Max Operating System: iOS 10   My Question or Issue I want to create a new music group since I’ve added a new Echo speake...
  • CrownedMartyr
  • Newbie
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Spotify stays connected on my iphone when application is closed

When i close Spotify on my iphone, a couple of minutes it connects to my laptop Spotify which is always playing on full volume which changes my phone volume to full blast when going on other applications, this is getting annoying now as when i try to...

  • Newbie
  • When i close Spotify on my iphone, a couple of minutes it connects to my laptop Spotify which is always playing on full volume which changes my phone volume to full blast when going on other applicat...
  • Loxer
  • Community Legend
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I seriously need instructions before I upgrade.

Spotify homepage offers little on how to's. Where can I find detailed, step by step instructions to use Spotify before I upgrade?

  • Visitor
  • Spotify homepage offers little on how to's. Where can I find detailed, step by step instructions to use Spotify before I upgrade?
  • Loxer
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Superuser Contribution My premium Spotify won’t work on my ipad

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) MyI have a premium account but Spotify on my iPad has seized up

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My I have a premium account ...
  • Jeremy
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can’t get the 30” free NO MATTER WHAT! On iOS!

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFree/PremiumCountryHave a brand new IPhone Pro Max 13 & and an Ipad pro 11 and can’t get the free 30” to engage no matter what I...

  • Regular
  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Free/Premium Country Have a brand new IPhone Pro Max 13 & and an I...
  • trinityryin
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Superuser Contribution Timestamp messed up on iPhone after linking with Samsung TV

After linking iPhone with tv the timestamp resets back to last time a hard close of the iOS app is done.If the app is opened without doing a hard close is skips back to the timestamp when the last hard close of the app was doen.It looks like linking ...

  • Visitor
  • After linking iPhone with tv the timestamp resets back to last time a hard close of the iOS app is done. If the app is opened without doing a hard close is skips back to the timestamp when the last ...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Cant download Local Files playlist - iOS iPhone 13 Pro Max

Hey,I am using iPhone 13 Pro Max - updated to the last iOS version and latest Spotify version available.I'm trying to download the tracks from my Local Files playlist,I verified that its only MP3, no DRM,I am using the same WiFi and Spotify isn't blo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey, I am using iPhone 13 Pro Max - updated to the last iOS version and latest Spotify version available. I'm trying to download the tracks from my Local Files playlist, I verified that its only...
  • MrGagaLover
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Superuser Contribution Unable to add song to playlist

I am unable to add a song to a playlist on my iPhone X. song: in water by bay ledgesplaylist: 2022Plan premiumFree/PremiumCountry USA DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOSspotify version: 8.7.21.1728 My Question or Issuei am unable to add a song to a pla...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am unable to add a song to a playlist on my iPhone X.  song: in water by bay ledges playlist: 2022 Plan premium Free/Premium Country USA    Device iPhone X Operating System ...
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Superuser Contribution Home Screen Shelves.

Hello there, I have noticed that Spotify updated their mobile and desktop homescreen shelves in 2021. Thinking it was a beta feature, I didn't think anything of my desktop or mobile devices not receiving the update, but it's been about a year since t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello there, I have noticed that Spotify updated their mobile and desktop homescreen shelves in 2021. Thinking it was a beta feature, I didn't think anything of my desktop or mobile devices not recei...
  • AndresM
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Meu aplicativo n sai do modo aleatório

Já tentei várias formas desativo o modo aleatório mas n passa as músicas na sequência

  • Visitor
  • Já tentei várias formas desativo o modo aleatório mas n passa as músicas na sequência
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Why can’t I download songs in spite of having 3 months Premium subscriptio

I have 3 months free premium subscription on my iOS device,but I can’t find any option for download songs for listening offline

  • Newbie
  • I have 3 months free premium subscription on my iOS device,but I can’t find any option for download songs for listening offline
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Superuser Contribution Why Spotify doesn’t play any music now?

Spotify is not playing correctly. When I launch the music is not playing at all. I have to go back and forth hoping one song will be playing. What is happening? Even the downloaded songs are not playing anymore, either on wifi or when using data.

  • Newbie
  • Spotify is not playing correctly. When I launch the music is not playing at all. I have to go back and forth hoping one song will be playing. What is happening? Even the downloaded songs are not play...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Local downloaded files(songs) from pc dont show on iphone after downloading

I download mp3 file to pc import it into file which is connected to my spotify. I can play those songs on pc. I download them on my mobile phone, they turn to normal as i can play them and when i click on them they turn grey and the "How to sync song...

  • Casual Listener
  • I download mp3 file to pc import it into file which is connected to my spotify. I can play those songs on pc. I download them on my mobile phone, they turn to normal as i can play them and when i cli...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Spotify only playing music playlist but won’t play podcasts?

I can play any music playlists but I’m unable to play any podcasts. I’ve tried both updating the app and logging out but neither has helped.

  • Visitor
  • I can play any music playlists but I’m unable to play any podcasts. I’ve tried both updating the app and logging out but neither has helped.
  • Jeremy
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution I can't unhide a song.

I'm currently using an iOS device, specifically Iphone, I've been trying to unhide a song that i want to listen, I've tried uninstall and reinstall, nothing seems to work, I also tried to unhide it on my laptop but they say it can only be unhide on m...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm currently using an iOS device, specifically Iphone, I've been trying to unhide a song that i want to listen, I've tried uninstall and reinstall, nothing seems to work, I also tried to unhide it o...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution My Spotify app ver 8.7.10 automatically stops the song at 10s

My Spotify automatically stop songs on my fav list at 10s. I am using iphone 11promax ios 15.0.2. I have tried to restart the phone and reinstalled the app but nothing changes. What should I do now? thank you.

  • Newbie
  • My Spotify automatically stop songs on my fav list at 10s. I am using iphone 11promax ios 15.0.2. I have tried to restart the phone and reinstalled the app but nothing changes. What should I do now?&...
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