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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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Superuser Contribution Massive battery drain even after update

Using Spotify Premium in the US on an iPhone 12 with a healthy battery running the latest iOS 15.1.1 update, even after the recent bug update for Spotify, I’m noticed massive battery drain still. Over night, Spotify ran for 5 hours in the background....

  • Casual Listener
  • Using Spotify Premium in the US on an iPhone 12 with a healthy battery running the latest iOS 15.1.1 update, even after the recent bug update for Spotify, I’m noticed massive battery drain still. Ove...
  • MafeG
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Superuser Contribution Block "New Music for You" popup ads

To my steady advisors, please: How do I block "New Music for You" popup ads on iPhone using a Premium family plan subscription? I am looking for a User programming fix that anyone knows that works. Thanks . . . . Your suggestions at least got Safari ...

  • Roadie
  •   To my steady advisors, please:  How do I block "New Music for You" popup ads on iPhone using a Premium family plan subscription?   I am looking for a User programming fix that any...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution spotify premium stops all the time - 2

PlanPremiumCountryUkraineDeviceiPhone SE 2Operating SystemiOS 15Version8.6.80.1180 My Question or IssueIt is happened again, I have found old discussion from 2012 (9 years ago)I have tried some times, maybe 10: every time after 1:48 the Spotify stops...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Ukraine Device iPhone SE 2 Operating System iOS 15 Version 8.6.80.1180   My Question or Issue It is happened again, I have found old discussion from 2012 (9 year...
  • Alex
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can’t play any Taylor Swift song on IOS app

ANone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremium CountryIreland DeviceIphone 8 Operating system Ios 12.4 My Question or IssueUnable to play any Taylor swift music on th...

  • Casual Listener
  • ANone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium  Country Ireland  Device Iphone 8  Operating...
  • Angelica1D
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Superuser Contribution Please bring back new music notifications

Please bring back notifications for when an artist you follow releases new music. The release radar is an ok playlist but it’s not enough. Countless times I have found that some of my most listened to artists have released music and it hasn’t been in...

  • Casual Listener
  • Please bring back notifications for when an artist you follow releases new music. The release radar is an ok playlist but it’s not enough. Countless times I have found that some of my most listened t...
  • MafeG
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Superuser Contribution Can’t play saved music on iPhone unless I reset / quit the app

Premium United Kingdomiphone ios latest software update My Question or IssueSpotify on iPhone won’t play saved music unless I quit the app. Then it only plays one track before crashing again or sometimes I have to skip one or two tracks to get it pla...

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  • Premium  United Kingdom iphone ios latest software update    My Question or Issue Spotify on iPhone won’t play saved music unless I quit the app. Then it only plays one track befo...
  • MafeG
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Developer] Romanized lyrics

When I listen to songs with English lyrics, it’s easy to sing along to. However, when it’s an Asian song or any other language that doesn’t use the English alphabet then I cannot sing along. That sort of annoys me. I love these song and I want to sin...

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  • When I listen to songs with English lyrics, it’s easy to sing along to. However, when it’s an Asian song or any other language that doesn’t use the English alphabet then I cannot sing along. That sor...
  • Eni
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Lyrics not available

I have updated, reinstalled, and restarted my iPhone numerous times in hopes of the lyrics to show up, but I still have not gotten a solution to my problem. On my computer, the lyrics show up perfectly fine though! I have a premium account too, pleas...

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  • I have updated, reinstalled, and restarted my iPhone numerous times in hopes of the lyrics to show up, but I still have not gotten a solution to my problem. On my computer, the lyrics show up perfect...
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Superuser Contribution Load downloaded Podcast is slow

[Update - I measured the load time both under no-internet and weak-internet situations]-----PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 15.1Spotify version8.6.80.1180 IssueHello wonderful Spotify team. I'm one of the millions heavy ...

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  • [Update - I measured the load time both under no-internet and weak-internet situations] ----- Plan Premium Country Japan Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 15.1 Spotify version 8.6....
  • CarlosE
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Nothing loads in my app

PlanPremiumCountryVenezuela (USA account)DeviceiOs 5SOperating SystemiOs 12.4.1 My Question or Issue Two months ago, my iOs app started not letting me search any songs in the search bar, reaching to the point where I can only add songs to my playlist...

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  • Plan Premium Country Venezuela (USA account) Device iOs 5S Operating System iOs 12.4.1   My Question or Issue   Two months ago, my iOs app started not letting me search any songs...
  • MattSuda
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No cast icon on Spotify iphone or iPad

No cast icon on Spotify iphone or iPad even thou google home installed and setup of chrome cast audio is correct. please help

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  • No cast icon on Spotify iphone or iPad even thou google home installed and setup of chrome cast audio is correct.   please help 
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[iOS] Lyrics Feature Bug

I noticed that the lyrics are often ahead of the timing when synced so could you please fix that (even if the syncing is behind because that's not as bad as being ahead). Thank you!

  • Visitor
  • I noticed that the lyrics are often ahead of the timing when synced so could you please fix that (even if the syncing is behind because that's not as bad as being ahead). Thank you!
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution App doesn’t show all integrated functions at slow internet

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemLatest ios My Question or IssueSometimes when the connection is slower, when I try to use some app functions, via the 3 dots, it doesn’t be shown to me…for example:if I want to add a music t...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System Latest ios    My Question or Issue Sometimes when the connection is slower, when I try to use some app f...
  • Kiril
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Superuser Contribution Spotify crashing only while locked or off spotify

Iphone XS MaxIOS: 13.5.1 Spotify Version: 8.6.80.1180 Spotify keeps consistently crashing every song in a specific playlist i try to play about 30 seconds in and when i open the app again it is restarted to the beginning of the song. I was just using...

  • Casual Listener
  • Iphone XS Max IOS: 13.5.1  Spotify Version: 8.6.80.1180   Spotify keeps consistently crashing every song in a specific playlist i try to play about 30 seconds in and when i open the app...
  • CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution App crashing in background after version updating (8.6.80.1180)

My Question or Issue:The app stops running in the background. I've tried reinstall, logging out, closing the app, everything and it still doesn't work.All this started to happen when I updated to the latest version 8.6.80.1180. PlanPremiumCountry: Me...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue: The app stops running in the background. I've tried reinstall, logging out, closing the app, everything and it still doesn't work. All this started to happen when I updated to...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Crashing After Updating App

My Question or IssueAfter having updated to the latest version of the app (8.6.80) Spotify will stop playing a song after around 30 sec and "crash". The app is still open in the background but the song will stop playing and if you reopen the app the ...

  • Newbie
  • My Question or Issue After having updated to the latest version of the app (8.6.80) Spotify will stop playing a song after around 30 sec and "crash".   The app is still open in the background...
  • CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution App crashes if in background or phone locked

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 14.8 My Question or IssueSpotify crashes ~30-90 seconds after putting app in background or locking screen while app is in foreground. When I open the app again, it’s paused at the star...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.8   My Question or Issue Spotify crashes ~30-90 seconds after putting app in background or locking s...
  • Xenia
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Superuser Contribution iPhone 12 [iOS 14.6] Spotify constantly crashing despite supposedly solved issues

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 12) (brand new)Operating System(iOS 14.6 ) My Question or IssueWhile I have pored over several posts discussing similar issues, some marked “solved,” and followed the supposed solutions, my app is constantly crashin...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 12) (brand new) Operating System (iOS 14.6 )   My Question or Issue While I have pored over several posts discussing similar issues, some marked...
  • CarlosE
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