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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 I used to be able to change my playlist thumbnails and descriptions but now I can’t.

I used to be able to change my Spotify playlist thumbnails and descriptions. I had to reinstall the app earlier since it wasn’t working, and ever since I reinstalled it, I can only rename them. Anyone have any idea why it’s like this?? DeviceiPhone 8...

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  • I used to be able to change my Spotify playlist thumbnails and descriptions. I had to reinstall the app earlier since it wasn’t working, and ever since I reinstalled it, I can only rename them. Anyon...
  • Jeremy
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count up, count down

Hi! Can I make a voice count up and count down intervals of 60 sec work out, 30 sec breake, whilst playing a playlist? I want to support customers doing intervals during a workout... Thanks!

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  • Hi! Can I make a voice count up and count down intervals of 60 sec work out, 30 sec breake, whilst playing a playlist? I want to support customers doing intervals during a workout... Thanks!
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Superuser Contribution Cannot find and install Spotify app in App Store

I have a Premium account on IOS 12, iphone SE. I wanted to reinstall the app as it would not load so when I tried to search for the app in the App Store the app is not there. I tried to access it via web site but when I get redirected to the App Stor...

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  •   I have a Premium account on IOS 12, iphone SE.    I wanted to reinstall the app as it would not load so when I tried to search for the app in the App Store the app is not there. I...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Spotify fast scrolling bug (again)

PlanPremium FamilyCountryItalyDeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 15.0Spotify version: 8.6.62.1035My Question or IssueWhen i’m in a big playlist and want to fast scrolling to the bottom/top, the scrolling is very laggy (this bug was already fixed...

  • Roadie
  • Plan Premium Family Country Italy Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 15.0 Spotify version: 8.6.62.1035 My Question or Issue When i’m in a big playlist and want to fast scrollin...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Albums on CarPlay only show from letter A to E

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceIphone 13 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 15 Hello So the problem is that CarPlay only show album from A to E , although I have a lot of albums between E and Z.The funny thing is if I log in with another free account I have ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country France   Device Iphone 13 Pro Max Operating System iOS 15   Hello    So the problem is that CarPlay only show album from A to E , although...
  • Ver
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Superuser Contribution "Go to queue" from the widget crashes

1- Open the App from the widget on the home screen.2- Go to a playlist.3- Play a song.4- Go to “Go to queue”.5- Return to the home screen, then enter the App again from the widget… crashes! It is impossible to access "go to queue", just by restarting...

  • Casual Listener
  • 1- Open the App from the widget on the home screen. 2- Go to a playlist. 3- Play a song. 4- Go to “Go to queue”. 5- Return to the home screen, then enter the App again from the widget… crashes! ...
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Superuser Contribution Volkswagen - Car play back issue

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceiPhone XS MaxOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueSo for over a week now I have been having issues playing Spotify in my car - I plug it in via USB and listen to Spotify via my media but for some reason it plays the f...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device iPhone XS Max Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue So for over a week now I have been having issues playing Spotify in my car - I plug ...
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Superuser Contribution How to view albums of all followed artists sorted by release date?

On iOS, premium I've followed all my favourite artists. I'd like to listen to new releases from them, so I want to view albums of all followed artists sorted by release date. For me it's the easiest way to know if there are new releases from all the ...

  • Casual Listener
  • On iOS, premium   I've followed all my favourite artists. I'd like to listen to new releases from them, so I want to view albums of all followed artists sorted by release date. For me it's the...
  • Mihail
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Discover] Notification on Albums from Artists you follow

Why isn't this standard out of the box? Idea is that everytime an Artist that you follow makes a new EP/Album or so then you get notified? I follow a lot of artists and it's not always easy to keep of with them releasing a new album, so if would be g...

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  • Why isn't this standard out of the box? 🙂   Idea is that everytime an Artist that you follow makes a new EP/Album or so then you get notified? I follow a lot of artists and it's not always ea...
  • Jeremy
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Playlist length time

Did they remove it again? I can't find it anywhere 

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  • Did they remove it again? I can't find it anywhere  
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Superuser Contribution Devices not connecting using iOS

I have one account - 2 phones! I like one phone to be the controller whilst other listens. since weekend Spotify won’t allow to do it. So I can use be account on two different devices under premium

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  • I have one account - 2 phones!   I like one phone to be the controller whilst other listens.  since weekend Spotify won’t allow to do it. So I can use be account on two different dev...
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Developer] enhance feature queue issue

after you enhance a playlist, it wont allow us to add songs to the queue by swiping. I think this was not intentional because we can still do it by clicking on the three dots. It would be cool if this was fixed. Thanks a bunch

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  • after you enhance a playlist, it wont allow us to add songs to the queue by swiping. I think this was not intentional because we can still do it by clicking on the three dots.   It would be co...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Not Playing

Hey guys, I've been using Spotify for many years now and I haven't ran into many issues that bugged me as bad as this one. Just recently, maybe a year ago, I didn't realize the app had a feature to import MP3 files and play them offline. The feature ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey guys,  I've been using Spotify for many years now and I haven't ran into many issues that bugged me as bad as this one. Just recently, maybe a year ago, I didn't realize the app had a featu...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Missing covers and photos for albums and artists on iPhone 13 Pro Max with Spotify 8.6.66.1248

PlanPremium CountrySweden DeviceiPhone 13 Pro Max Operating SystemiOS 15.0.1 My Question or IssueAs in the title; Missing covers and photos for albums and artists in "my library list" on iPhone 13 Pro Max with Spotify 8.6.66.1248. If I open an album ...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Sweden   Device iPhone 13 Pro Max   Operating System iOS 15.0.1   My Question or Issue As in the title; Missing covers and photos for albu...
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Play on Computer, but not on iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone SE 2020, HP Pavilion 15Operating SystemiOS 10, Windows 10 I have followed all the steps to add and play local files on my iPhone, all the songs are downloaded and available to play. The problem is, whenever...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone SE 2020, HP Pavilion 15 Operating System iOS 10, Windows 10   I have followed all the steps to add and play local files on my iP...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution CarPlay disconnects

Phone: iPhone 13 proIOS software: 15.1 latestCar: Honda and latest softwareSpotify: latest update CarPlay works with no issues as long as I don’t use Spotify. As soon as I open Spotify, CarPlay crashes and shows that I have no phone connected. If I u...

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  • Phone: iPhone 13 pro IOS software: 15.1 latest Car: Honda and latest software Spotify: latest update   CarPlay works with no issues as long as I don’t use Spotify. As soon as I open Spotify...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Developer] Progress indicator for downloading to apple watch

The progress indicator for downloading songs or podcasts to apple watch is seriously bad! Just greyed out sitting there waiting. I can tap on it to see how much has been downloaded or if there is a problem. Please improve!

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  • The progress indicator for downloading songs or podcasts to apple watch is seriously bad! Just greyed out sitting there waiting. I can tap on it to see how much has been downloaded or if there is a p...
  • Eni
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Solved!! Liked songs missing

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone XR)Operating System(iOS 14.8) My Question or IssueI’ve noticed over the past week or so that love hearts are appearing green next to new music even though I’ve not liked them but songs i have liked are not syncing wi...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone XR) Operating System (iOS 14.8)   My Question or Issue I’ve noticed over the past week or so that love hearts  are appearing green n...
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iPad no edit playlist button but iPhone ok

PlanFree/PremiumCountryU.K. Device(iPad)Operating System(iOS 10.) My Question or IssueUsing ipad the edit button on each playlist is missing not displaying checked iPhone and it shows and works normally.

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country U.K.  Device (iPad) Operating System (iOS 10.)   My Question or Issue Using ipad the edit button on each playlist is missing not displaying checked iPhon...
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[iOS][Playlists] Iphone 8+ refresh button cannot be pressed

When using Spotify on an Iphone 8+, when in a playlist the refresh button at the bottom of the recommended songs is hidden behind the song currently playing.

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  • When using Spotify on an Iphone 8+, when in a playlist the refresh button at the bottom of the recommended songs is hidden behind the song currently playing.
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