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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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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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I_luv_eating_crayons

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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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Superuser Contribution Stuttering music and losing connection to Apple HomePod mini through Airplay

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone Xs MaxOperating SystemiOS 16.2 My Question or Issue When I play music on my Apple HomePod Mini (Brand new, updated to iOS 16.2) through my iPhone, via Airplay, the music stutters a lot and I can't play for more th...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone Xs Max Operating System iOS 16.2   My Question or Issue   When I play music on my Apple HomePod Mini (Brand new, updated to iOS 16....

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Superuser Contribution Carplay not showing all albums in my library

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7(updated to latest sw), Apple Carplay. Ford Focus Sync 3 2017(updated to latest sw)Operating SystemiOS 12.3.1 My Question or IssueWhen using apple carplay (wired) not all albums are visible. I have about 55 albums sto...

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Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 7(updated to latest sw), Apple Carplay. Ford Focus Sync 3 2017(updated to latest sw) Operating System iOS 12.3.1   My Question or Issue When u...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't play on one specific speaker

Hi, spotify plays perfectly everywhere (boyfriends jbl charge 3, Bluetooth earphones, car,...) except through my jbl charge 4. The battery of both devices are completely full and I can't find anything wrong

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Hi, spotify plays perfectly everywhere (boyfriends jbl charge 3, Bluetooth earphones, car,...) except through my jbl charge 4. The battery of both devices are completely full and I can't find anythin...

clemency1981

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Superuser Contribution Play song from beginning broken after AppleTV update

Spotify Connect and AppleTV as the Spotify playback device. After AppleTV update the shuttle control |< back button is broken across all iOS control devices and web player. Pause || and >| works but go back and play song from beginning |< or play pre...

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Spotify Connect and AppleTV as the Spotify playback device. After AppleTV update the shuttle control |< back button is broken across all iOS control devices and web player. Pause || and >| work...

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Superuser Contribution iPhone randomly switches to other podcasts

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 13Operating System 15.5 My Question or IssueWhile listening to podcasts my SPOTIFY app randomly switches to another podcast episode marking the one I was listening to as PLAYED; which loses my place. I notice th...

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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device iPhone 13 Operating System 15.5    My Question or Issue While listening to podcasts my SPOTIFY app randomly switches to another podcast episode...

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Superuser Contribution ¿Por qué no puedo avanzar o retroceder en el tiempo de una canción?

Cuando quiero adelantar un poco para llegar a determinada parte de una canción, no se me permite realizar dicha acción, ya que no aparece el círculo de la barra del tiempo de la canción.

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Cuando quiero adelantar un poco para llegar a determinada parte de una canción, no se me permite realizar dicha acción, ya que no aparece el círculo de la barra del tiempo de la canción.

MiniMarwan16

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Superuser Contribution Spotify pauses every 30 seconds

My spotify keeps pausing every 30 seconds on both IOS and Windows PC, I did a clean reinstall from the instructions here, removed app access to everything including discord, signed every device out and changed the password. It still keeps happening o...

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My spotify keeps pausing every 30 seconds on both IOS and Windows PC, I did a clean reinstall from the instructions here, removed app access to everything including discord, signed every device out a...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Offline playback issue on Apple Watch – songs pausing repeatedly

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 16 ProApple Watch series 10Operating SystemiOS 26.2watchOS 26.2Spotify Version9.1.6 My Question or IssueHello Spotify Community! I’d like to report an issue I’m experiencing with offline playback on Apple Watch. I...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 16 Pro Apple Watch series 10 Operating System iOS 26.2 watchOS 26.2 Spotify Version 9.1.6   My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Community! ...

Joan

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How to block videos?

I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.

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I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.

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Superuser Contribution How do I quickly see which songs are liked within a playlist?

(app) When scrolling through a playlist, you could see if it contained any of your liked songs. However, now you have to tap the three dots on each track to check whether it's liked because they removed the heart. Is there any other way to view this ...

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(app) When scrolling through a playlist, you could see if it contained any of your liked songs. However, now you have to tap the three dots on each track to check whether it's liked because they remo...

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Superuser Contribution Re: Spotify removed liked songs

Hi! I just had the same issue, I had around 71000 songs liked and from one day to another it went down to 9200 songs, I have been dealing with problems on my account during this week, like it would take 5 mins to open the app and once I play a song i...

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Hi! I just had the same issue, I had around 71000 songs liked and from one day to another it went down to 9200 songs, I have been dealing with problems on my account during this week, like it would t...

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i cant download

Hello,I’m a Spotify Premium user on iPhone (iOS 26.2).The Download option never appears on playlists or Liked Songs.My storage shows Spotify downloads: 0 KB, and songs cannot play offline.I’ve tried logging out, reinstalling the app, and restarting m...

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Hello, I’m a Spotify Premium user on iPhone (iOS 26.2). The Download option never appears on playlists or Liked Songs. My storage shows Spotify downloads: 0 KB, and songs cannot play offline. I’v...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution App doesn't load on iPad

Spotify won’t load back on my iPad I am missing out on my music not loading never use to do that always stay on my iPad it just spinning round trying to load

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Spotify won’t load back on my iPad I am missing out on my music not loading  never use to do that always stay on my iPad it just spinning round trying to load 

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Audiobook sync

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPad AirOperating SystemiPad OS 18.6.2 My Question or IssueWhen I listen to audiobooks on my Android phone I make certain progress and am able to resume. This is also possible when make progress on my iPad and the...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPad Air Operating System iPad OS 18.6.2   My Question or Issue When I listen to audiobooks on my Android phone I make certain progress and am...

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Superuser Contribution Remove “Queue and Jam” from CarPlay

Hello For some reason the legend “Queue and Jam” has now started to appear in large writing on the top of the screen in CarPlay. I neither have the slightest clue what this means nor do I want it.This morning I pressed play on a track and the entire ...

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Hello   For some reason the legend “Queue and Jam” has now started to appear in large writing on the top of the screen in CarPlay.  I neither have the slightest clue what this means nor ...

ashconnor

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Superuser Contribution [iOS Bug] Default Avatar Background Layer Does Not Disable After Custom Profile Photo Upload

PlanPremium IndividualCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 26.1 (23B85) Bug: I have discovered a reproducible bug where the default avatar (the solid color behind the display name's initial letter) is not correctl...

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Plan Premium Individual Country United States of America Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System iOS 26.1 (23B85)   Bug: I have discovered a reproducible bug where the default av...

Eni

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I can’t get Spotify on my Apple Watch with family sharing

PlanPremium, familyCountryUSADeviceApple Watch 11Operating SystemWatchOS 26 My Question or IssueI have family sharing and I can’t get Spotify

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Plan Premium, family Country USA Device Apple Watch 11 Operating System WatchOS 26   My Question or Issue I have family sharing and I can’t get Spotify

Jose_M

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Solved!! Does spotify work on iPod Touch?

I have been looking into getting an iPod touch 6th or 7th gen for music, is spotify compatible and what generations better?

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I have been looking into getting an iPod touch 6th or 7th gen for music, is spotify compatible and what generations better?    

Joshmorrow

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect iphone > Onkyo connects ánd plays, but no sound

UPDATE It took some time, but it IS working now Really hope that Spotify has found a longterm solution and hooefully it is nit just a councidence or short revival PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceIphone SE 2020Operating SystemiOs latest My Question...

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UPDATE   It took some time, but it IS working now😃 Really hope that Spotify has found a longterm solution and hooefully it is nit just a councidence or short revival 😌   Plan Premium...

Marianne16

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect plays only silence

I can't hear any music playing from my Spotify Connect speaker (Libratone Zipp from 2012) and I'm wondering if something changed today in the Spotify Connect protocol or streaming format?I see the speaker listed as a Spotify Connect destination when ...

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I can't hear any music playing from my Spotify Connect speaker (Libratone Zipp from 2012) and I'm wondering if something changed today in the Spotify Connect protocol or streaming format? I see the ...

piotrb00

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