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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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Rastereyes

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iPad 2 service failures

I have had Spotify on my iPad 2 for about a year and generally working ok - apart from sometimes in evenings Spotify has been overcrowded. But in last two - three weeks it is taking ages (10 minutes or more) to search and connect with an album. Has s...

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I have had Spotify on my iPad 2 for about a year and generally working ok - apart from sometimes in evenings Spotify has been overcrowded. But in last two - three weeks it is taking ages (10 min...

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I like the new icon, but not the new progress bar

Just a little feedback for the new version of Spotify. Even though it's only slightly different, the icon doesn't look flat like it did before. I had grown tired of that, so that's a nice improvement. About the progress bar specifically, I like how i...

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Just a little feedback for the new version of Spotify. Even though it's only slightly different, the icon doesn't look flat like it did before. I had grown tired of that, so that's a nice improvement...

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Solved!! Ipad Not recognising me as a Premium member

I am a Spotify Premium member. Last week in the UK all was well. This week in the US I can play nothing. I can still see all my playlists but they are all greyed out. Am I doing something wrong? All help appreciated.

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I am a Spotify Premium member. Last week in the UK all was well. This week in the US I can play nothing. I can still see all my playlists but they are all greyed out. Am I doing something wrong? All ...

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How to find album after title search?

Hello, After searching for a title, I can hear the title a once. If I like the title, how can I see the other titles of the same album? The windows application has a link to the album for every title but I do not find such a link in the ipad app. Doe...

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Hello, After searching for a title, I can hear the title a once. If I like the title, how can I see the other titles of the same album? The windows application has a link to the album for every title...

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Solved!! Cant find the Spotify app for ipad OR iphone on my ipad

I have a problem, when i search for Spotify in app store on my ipad2 iOS 5 it doesnt show up! The iphone app does not show up either. When i go from a driect link from either spotifys web or links that people send me, i only get the message "your req...

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I have a problem, when i search for Spotify in app store on my ipad2 iOS 5 it doesnt show up! The iphone app does not show up either. When i go from a driect link from either spotifys web or links th...

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Facebook login question

We just purchased Spotify Unlimited with my mom's Facebook information. But when I go to use the app on my iPhone, I click to login with Facebook and it uses MY information because I'm currently logged into MY facebook account on my Facebook app. So ...

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We just purchased Spotify Unlimited with my mom's Facebook information. But when I go to use the app on my iPhone, I click to login with Facebook and it uses MY information because I'm currently logg...

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How long will it take?

I've just finnished my trail and have upgraded to premium. I've logged in and out 5 times and it still says I need to upgrade. When should it start to work?

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I've just finnished my trail and have upgraded to premium. I've logged in and out 5 times and it still says I need to upgrade. When should it start to work?

David

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Pause after 1 minute & songs will not sync iP4

I'm running the latest version of the app on my iPhone 4 and I've had trouble ever since. I will play a song for a minute and even though it is downloaded, it will irratically pause. My playlists will also not sync onto my phone also.

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I'm running the latest version of the app on my iPhone 4 and I've had trouble ever since. I will play a song for a minute and even though it is downloaded, it will irratically pause. My playlists wil...

David

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Lost playlists when loged out

I loged out from my spotify and when I tryed to log in again it says that I have 48 hours trail!?!?I got premium sence long and never had any problems until now. The issue is on iphone 4s and would really like to have it back! Anyone know what to do?...

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I loged out from my spotify and when I tryed to log in again it says that I have 48 hours trail!?!? I got premium sence long and never had any problems until now.  The issue is on iphone 4s an...

Sam

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Solved!! redeeming a gift card after the 48hr trial version

Hi all, im new to this so sorry if its in the wrong place. I set up a spotify accout on tuesday and got the 48 hr premium trial version on my ipad, which was great. However i would like to purchase a gift card from a shop, how do i redeem this card? ...

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Hi all, im new to this so sorry if its in the wrong place. I set up a spotify accout on tuesday and got the 48 hr premium trial version on my ipad, which was great. However i would like to purchase a...

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Ipad3, AirPlay and ATV2

Hi, Hardware: iPad 3 and iphone 4, both with IOS 5.1.1 AppleTV2 connected by HDMI to reciever AirPort Express x 2 connected analog Problem: I can't get the ipad app to work with the ATV2; everything looks like its working, the song name pops up on th...

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Hi, Hardware: iPad 3 and iphone 4, both with IOS 5.1.1 AppleTV2 connected by HDMI to reciever AirPort Express x 2 connected analog Problem: I can't get the ipad app to work with the ATV2; everything ...

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Choppy Audio on iPad App

I am currently experiencing Choppy Audio on the iPad app using an iPad 3. I've noticed this many times, but it is more apparent in certain types of music than others. It sounds like the music is being played through a fan. It's subtle, you have to li...

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I am currently experiencing Choppy Audio on the iPad app using an iPad 3.  I've noticed this many times, but it is more apparent in certain types of music than others.   It sounds like th...

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Hide Unplayabe Tracks option behaving in reverse?

Hi, Perhaps someone could verify this for me. I've just sent the following through the website's contact form and got the usual first-line "try reinstalling etc" response. I seriously doubt this is specific to my device: "Hi, The "Hide Unplayable Tra...

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Hi,   Perhaps someone could verify this for me. I've just sent the following through the website's contact form and got the usual first-line "try reinstalling etc" response. I seriously doubt ...

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Solved!! Apps and Radio on iOS?

With the apps function makes spotify the best experince on desktop, but on mobile devices there are nothing! and also no radio?? I think maybe i switch to the 3 Dollar Last.fm...

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With the apps function makes spotify the best experince on desktop, but on mobile devices there are nothing! and also no radio?? I think maybe i switch to the 3 Dollar Last.fm...

David

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Solved!! Recommend how to discover music?

Hi there, Just got Spotify premium for ipad- it's great! Got a Q about browsing and finding new music: how do you guys do it? I understand that you can:- search for a specific artist or song- and you can find nice user-created playlists But I want to...

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Hi there,   Just got Spotify premium for ipad- it's great! Got a Q about browsing and finding new music: how do you guys do it?   I understand that you can: - search for a specific art...

David

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Cant Login

I have used the premium account for months but as of this weekend, I cant login on my iphone.

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I have used the premium account for months but as of this weekend, I cant login on my iphone. 

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Solved!! Why did the iOS app suddenly start to suck?

Everything worked like a champ when I was on the free trial. The day (I mean the VERY day) that I started on a paying subscription, the app started to act horribly. Only plays 50 seconds per song without closing and reopening the app and syncing does...

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Everything worked like a champ when I was on the free trial.  The day (I mean the VERY day) that I started on a paying subscription, the app started to act horribly.  Only plays 50 seconds ...

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Iphone, dock and Airport Express

Hi.If i plug my iphone into a speaker dock can i play Spotify through both my dock speakers and airport express connected to my hifi together?Thanks

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Hi. If i plug my iphone into a speaker dock can i play Spotify through both my dock speakers and airport express connected to my hifi together? Thanks

TED209

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Can't login on iPod Touch

Can't login on iPod Touch. I have my account connected to Facebook.After loggin on via facebook, it is asking my spotify login and password. I can't remember my password for spotify.I have already tried the special device account and password, with n...

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Can't login on iPod Touch. I have my account connected to Facebook. After loggin on via facebook, it is asking my spotify login and password. I can't remember my password for spotify. I have alread...

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Spotify Premium Mobile

Hi, I'm not able to play music on my iPhone even though I am a Premium member. I signed up today, what to do ?!

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Hi, I'm not able to play music on my iPhone even though I am a Premium member. I signed up today, what to do ?!

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