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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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terryjamiahaaa

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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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Rastereyes

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Not all local files will sync

When syncing my tracks to my iPhone, very few of the local tracks that are not already available on Spotify will sync. Some of them will but most will not. I've placed all of the tracks I want to sync into playlists that I've set to be available offl...

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When syncing my tracks to my iPhone, very few of the local tracks that are not already available on Spotify will sync.  Some of them will but most will not.  I've placed all of the tracks I...

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No playlist will sync

Non of my playlist will synic to my ipone. I have the USB and the computer and phone on the same wifi.

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Non of my playlist will synic to my ipone. I have the USB and the computer and phone on the same wifi. 

neo-x

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Spotify keeps trying to start songs on the iPad without success

I'm a premium subscriber, but for the last 4 or 5 days, Spotify just can't play anything. Radio, searching for a keyword etc all keeps waiting in a loading/processing status. No error codes, no warnings, nothing. This is an ipad 2 with iOs 5.0.1 .Spo...

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I'm a premium subscriber, but for the last 4 or 5 days, Spotify just can't play anything. Radio, searching for a keyword etc all keeps waiting in a loading/processing status. No error codes, no war...

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Min spotify har börjat hacka.. varför?! Har funkat felfritt tills idag! Nån inställning?! Jag har full mottagning om det skulle vara problemet!? /Erika

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Min spotify har börjat hacka.. varför?! Har funkat felfritt tills idag! Nån inställning?! Jag har full mottagning om det skulle vara problemet!? /Erika

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Can't sync my iPod

Hello, my iPod isn't recognized by my PC. I've unplugged him a few times, I've reinstalled the drives a couple times and it's still unrecognized. I've although restarted my PC. It's an iPod 2g with 4.2.1 and a Windows 7 PC.

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Hello, my iPod isn't recognized by my PC. I've unplugged him a few times, I've reinstalled the drives a couple times and it's still unrecognized. I've although restarted my PC.   It's an iPo...

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Solved!! Error communication with spotify -> offline sync doesn't work

Hi, Everytime I open Spotify on my Iphone 4, I get this error, There was an error communicating with Spotify. Some tracks couldn't be made available offline. Spotify will try again later. What could be the problem? I always sync over wifi, and I have...

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Hi, Everytime I open Spotify on my Iphone 4, I get this error,  There was an error communicating with Spotify. Some tracks couldn't be made available offline. Spotify will try again later. ...

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App doesn't work on my Iphone

The last three or four days I've been experiencing difficulties with the app on my iPhone. It says I need to upgrade to Premium (I already have Premium), but on my Mac it works just fine. Please help me as this is really annoying and confusing!

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The last three or four days I've been experiencing difficulties with the app on my iPhone. It says I need to upgrade to Premium (I already have Premium), but on my Mac it works just fine. Please help...

Jude

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Controlling iOS spotify app from another iOS device

Right now I got my old Iphone connected to my stereo through a dock. The dock itself has a remote control. It' barely functions with the spotify app, but I can live with that. I doubt that's going to change any time soon anyways. What I'm looking for...

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Right now I got my old Iphone connected to my stereo through a dock. The dock itself has a remote control. It' barely functions with the spotify app, but I can live with that. I doubt that's going to...

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Set Mobile Password Loop

When I try to set a password for my mobile device from my Spotify account page (yes I'm on Premium), I get an email in my inbox (as expected). The problem is, instead of a password in the email, I get a link that says, to set your password, click on ...

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When I try to set a password for my mobile device from my Spotify account page (yes I'm on Premium), I get an email in my inbox (as expected).  The problem is, instead of a password in&nbsp...

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Synching playlist w local files between devices doesn't work for some files (and yes, they're MP3's)

I'm using Spotify to synch playlists and local files between my PC and my iPad (as described here) so that I can use one or the other to access the same set of playlists and music. And it almost works - many, but not all tracks are synched from the P...

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I'm using Spotify to synch playlists and local files between my PC and my iPad (as described here) so that I can use one or the other to access the same set of playlists and music. And it almost work...

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please help me is not working

Hi, my premium account dosnt work on my iphone anymore. Playlists are gone and when I try to stream a song it says: "You need a premium account to play this song". Why is this? Is there like a 1800 number to call cause this is getting ridiculous I lo...

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Hi,   my premium account dosnt work on my iphone anymore. Playlists are gone and when I try to stream a song it says: "You need a premium account to play this song".   Why is this? ...

neo-x

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Spotify on iOS needs an update

I have been a free Spotify PC user since it was being tested in the U.S. market, I have been a Premium member for two months now. I have two phones (one work, one personal) and my work phone is a Samsung GSII and my personal is an iPhone 5. Hands dow...

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I have been a free Spotify PC user since it was being tested in the U.S. market, I have been a Premium member for two months now.   I have two phones (one work, one personal) and my work pho...

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How do I know I'm not showing my activity on Facebook?

I was shocked to see on a friend's Facebook the message that "David listened to such and such on Spotify." It is not my intention to share ANYTHING, EVER unless I specifically post it or send it to someone. This is not acceptable. On the desktop app,...

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I was shocked to see on a friend's Facebook the message that "David listened to such and such on Spotify." It is not my intention to share ANYTHING, EVER unless I specifically post it or send it...

jp030593

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Is Spotify Overcrowded Already?

I Usually Stream from my iphone 5 LTE or WiFi speed and my songs always get interrupted. Is spotify actually running at its full capacity and more? Probably it's time to move to MOG

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I Usually Stream from my iphone 5 LTE or WiFi speed and my songs always get interrupted. Is spotify actually running at its full capacity and more? Probably it's time to move to MOG  

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Best way to have offline playlists in car? IPOD TOUCH

It's just a matter of time before I wreck my car while screwing around with Spotify on my mobile phone... It would be so much easier if I could have a IPOD touch that just stays in my car in offline mode and I can listed via bluetooth or USB? with li...

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  It's just a matter of time before I wreck my car while screwing around with Spotify on my mobile phone...   It would be so much easier if I could have a IPOD touch that just stays i...

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Apple TV - Sometimes music stop for some seconds

Hi, I have buy an Apple TV (3rd generation) and I was very ansioux to use AirPlay to connect Apple TV with Spotify. It seems to work ok but sometimes the music stops for several seconds and then continue as usual. I have use AirPlay with my iphone's ...

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Hi,    I have buy an Apple TV (3rd generation) and I was very ansioux to use AirPlay to connect Apple TV with Spotify.  It seems to work ok but sometimes the music stops for seve...

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Why can't I listen to Champion by The Chevin?

When I try to listen to Champion by The Chevin the title is gray and i can't click it. Why?

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When I try to listen to Champion by The Chevin the title is gray and i can't click it. Why?

David

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Solved!! iOS 5 Premium not working.

I see this problem has been brought up before, but I'm not seeing a satisfying solution. I just bought Premium and it's not working on my phone, which is the reason I got premium in the first place. Has this been fixed yet? What do I need to do? If i...

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I see this problem has been brought up before, but I'm not seeing a satisfying solution. I just bought Premium and it's not working on my phone, which is the reason I got premium in the first place. ...

David

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spotify has not upgraded my account

I am paying for Spotify premium but my account has not been upgraded. WHat has gone wrong?

Newbie

I am paying for Spotify premium but my account has not been upgraded. WHat has gone wrong?

David

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Premium wont work

I just upgrades to premium with a working card and it wont work and ive already logged and out and logged back in at least 20 times... This is bullshot

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I just upgrades to premium with a working card and it wont work and ive already logged and out and logged back in at least 20 times... This is bullshot

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