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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!!Superuser Contribution Facebook stops music. How to avoid volume drop when I got new messages

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceiPhone 12 pro maxOperating System(iOS 15.2.1 My Question or Issue1) if I listen to any facebook video facebook starts to stop spotify music. I have to swipe out fb app and open it again (and avoid listening to any fb vid...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Russia Device iPhone 12 pro max Operating System (iOS 15.2.1   My Question or Issue 1) if I listen to any facebook video facebook starts to stop spotify mu...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle all Playlists but One Doesn't

PlanPremiumCountryARDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueHello. I'm having the following problem: I have the shuffle option enabled for all my playlists like this (please see the green dot at the left bottom): And if I choose ano...

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  • Plan Premium Country AR Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hello. I'm having the following problem: I have the shuffle option enabled for all my playlists ...
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Premium member - NO repeat playlist on my Apple iPad

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Superuser Contribution Jvc stereo no control with app

PlanPremiumCountry SwedenDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 11.4.1 My Question or Issue When I plug in the USB cable to the phone on my JVC kd-x352bt, the stereo automatically changes the source to the Spotify app. I can’t change the song or playlist ...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Sweden Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 11.4.1   My Question or Issue  When I plug in the USB cable to the phone on my JVC kd-x352bt, the stere...
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I don't want my daily mix affected by *everything* I play

I just started using Spotify on my iphone. I asked my kids which playlist to listen to, and they wanted to listen to Rock Anthems. After listening to said anthems for the hour commute home (all songs I've heard a million times), my Daily Mixes are af...

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  • I just started using Spotify on my iphone.  I asked my kids which playlist to listen to, and they wanted to listen to Rock Anthems.  After listening to said anthems for the hour commute hom...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No sound while playing favourites

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 15.1My Question or IssueSome songs now cannot play any sound, however 1 week ago they played normally. They are not banned for any reasons and can be played normally on my laptop. Every time ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 15.1 My Question or Issue Some songs now cannot play any sound, however 1 week ago they played normally. They are not bann...
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Superuser Contribution Browse downloaded content by artist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 12) i just want to be able to browse all my downloaded content, by artist. I think this is a basic feature every music app should have. Spotfy had this a while back but for somereason it was taken out. Now there’...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 12)   i just want to be able to browse all my downloaded content, by artist. I think this is a basic feature every music app should have. S...
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Superuser Contribution New features like lyrics, blends are not available

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDevice IPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.3 I have the latest (updated) version of the app and I still can’t see lyrics texts and use blends. All my friends can use these features.I tried logging out, reinstalling the app, nothin...

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  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device  IPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.3   I have the latest (updated) version of the app and I still can’t see lyrics texts and use blends. All my f...
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Solved!! DO SOMETHING ABOUT UNSTAR / REMOVE FROM PLAYLIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FIRST, I USED STAR/UNSTAR ALL THE TIME SO THANKS FOR REMOVING THAT.IF I AM LISTENING TO A SHUFFLED PLAYLIST OF 8,000 SONGS ON MY IPHONE AND I HEAR ONE I DONT WANT, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CONVENIENTLY REMOVE IT FROM THE PLAYLIST SINCE YOU'VE REMOVED THA...

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  • FIRST, I USED STAR/UNSTAR ALL THE TIME SO THANKS FOR REMOVING THAT. IF I AM LISTENING TO A SHUFFLED PLAYLIST OF 8,000 SONGS ON MY IPHONE AND I HEAR ONE I DONT WANT, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CONVENIENT...
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Superuser Contribution Where do I find my downloaded songs?

I download playlists but Idk where my songs go. I know they’re in my playlist folder. But when I go to the songs folder I can’t find any of the downloaded songs..

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  • I download playlists but Idk where my songs go. I know they’re in my playlist folder. But when I go to the songs folder I can’t find any of the downloaded songs..
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Superuser Contribution Rewind 15s button jumps to the end of podcast

I'm having the problem that often, not always, when I want to rewind a podcast 15s or more by hitting the back 15s button once or more, the podcast jumps to the end. If the podcast is a 3+ hour Joe Rogan, finding the right spot again can be a real pa...

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  • I'm having the problem that often, not always, when I want to rewind a podcast 15s or more by hitting the back 15s button once or more, the podcast jumps to the end.   If the podcast is a 3+ h...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3   My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in arti...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can not sort playlist on Ipad

PlanPremiumCountryusaDeviceIpadOperating System(iOS 10When I click on a playlist, on the Ipad, there is no way to sort the song order! Why can't I see the "title" "album" or "date added" tabs that are shown on desktop version? I have seen other post ...

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  • Plan Premium Country usa Device Ipad Operating System (iOS 10 When I click on a playlist, on the Ipad, there is no way to sort the song order! Why can't I see the "title" "album" or "date add...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play Queue number of songs is gone

Plan: Premium DeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 12 Hi,I remember that 2 years ago there was a number of songs remaining indicator in the play queue. It was really useful and comfortable to use. I’ve Attached a photo from 2018 iOS Spotify with th...

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  •   Plan: Premium   Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 12   Hi, I remember that 2 years ago there was a number of songs remaining indicator in the play queue. It was...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Can’t open Spotify Links in Facebook app

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone XrOperating SystemiOS 15.1 (19B74)When I klick on a Spotifty link open.spotify.something (See attachment SafariError.jpg) in the Facebok app it opens Safari and gives an error "safari can't open the page because s...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone Xr Operating System iOS 15.1 (19B74) When I klick on a Spotifty link open.spotify.something (See attachment SafariError.jpg) in the Facebok app ...
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No lyrics on iPhone 12 pro

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemiOS 15.2.1Spotify 8.6.98.1447 My Question or IssueApparently everyone in germany, including my husband and my sons got the lyrics with the app -Expect me. How do I fix this ?

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System iOS 15.2.1 Spotify 8.6.98.1447   My Question or Issue Apparently everyone in germany, including my husband and my so...
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Superuser Contribution Error when playing yet great internet performance/no traffic blocked on firewall

Plan: Premium - Family PlanCountry: United StatesDevice: (multiple) iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, Sonos, Macbook Air 2021Operating System (iOS 15, macOS Monterey) My Question or Issue:In the last few days, I have been unable to use Spotify on any of my d...

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  • Plan: Premium - Family Plan Country: United States Device: (multiple) iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, Sonos, Macbook Air 2021 Operating System (iOS 15, macOS Monterey)   My Qu...
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Superuser Contribution Delete Cache button (iOS) has no apparent effect

Plan Premium/familyFree/PremiumCountry USA Device iPhone 6s(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System iOS 12.4.1(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueGo to the Settings->Storage page and click on the "De...

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  • Plan Premium/family Free/Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 6s (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System iOS 12.4.1 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc....
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution (APPLE TV!) Spotify Streaming Mutes at the End of Songs

Hi, y'all! I'm based in the US. I have a Premium Spotify Duo plan. I have an iPhone XR and my Apple TV I'm having a minor problem when I'm streaming Spotify through my Apple TV or through my iPhone's Airplay. This has just started happening; never ha...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, y'all!    I'm based in the US. I have a Premium Spotify Duo plan. I have an iPhone XR and my Apple TV    I'm having a minor problem when I'm streaming Spotify through my A...
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