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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 Spotify keeps opening when connected to USB in car

For some reason whenever my phone is connected to the usb port of my mini convertible, spotify keeps opening even after i have closed the app. I have tried this on multiple phones and its doing the same on them all. Anybody have any ideas as i would ...

  • Casual Listener
  • For some reason whenever my phone is connected to the usb port of my mini convertible, spotify keeps opening even after i have closed the app. I have tried this on multiple phones and its doing the s...
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Superuser Contribution Slide to like a song on Recently Played page.

PlanPremiumCountryChileDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 14.7.1 My Question or IssueThe new Recently Played feature is amazing, nevertheless, I was listening to new music and I didn't have anything close to me to add songs I liked to my Liked Songs,...

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  • Plan Premium Country Chile Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 14.7.1   My Question or Issue The new Recently Played feature is amazing, nevertheless, I was listening to new music an...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution spotify goes on pause when accidental power off/on

harley davidson rg aquatic radio DeviceiPhone 8My Question or Issuewhen i accidently turn off the radio and put it back on, spotify connected on bluetooth goes to pause, need to stop to put it back in play, dam fustrating, setting is on autoplay.... ...

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  • harley davidson rg aquatic radio   Device iPhone 8 My Question or Issue when i accidently turn off the radio and put it back on, spotify connected on bluetooth goes to pause, need to stop t...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Cannot play on Google Device

PlanPremiumCountryThailand Device(iPhone 12Pro)Operating System(iOS 14) My Question or IssueI can link Spotify Account to Google Home app on my iPhone but it cannot play on Mi Smart Speaker (powered by Google Assistant). I tried many ways such as unl...

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  • Plan Premium Country Thailand   Device (iPhone 12Pro) Operating System (iOS 14)   My Question or Issue I can link Spotify Account to Google Home app on my iPhone but it cannot pl...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Playlist deleted after making it offline

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 14.7 My Question or IssueI created a few playlists on the plane last week (on Airplane Mode), and the playlists didn't save. I don't know if there is any way to recover them?

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 14.7   My Question or Issue I created a few playlists on the plane last week (on Airplane Mode), and the playlists didn't ...
  • Ver
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Superuser Contribution Songs from Local Files not showing up on iPhone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI was able to sync couple months ago but now I cannot. Costs me hours to do but still not work.Songs imported from local files can be played on desktop but not showing up on iPho...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone X Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I was able to sync couple months ago but now I cannot. Costs me hours to do but still not work. Songs imp...
  • CarlosE
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify iOS app suddenly started to play a random song

PlanPremiumCountryTurkey Device(iPhone X)Operating System(iOS 14.6) My Question or Issue Hello everyone! This morning I woke up to a hard rock song that Spotify decided to play on its own. I had never listened to that song/band before and I've verifi...

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  • Plan Premium Country Turkey  Device (iPhone X) Operating System (iOS 14.6)   My Question or Issue   Hello everyone!    This morning I woke up to a hard rock song...
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Superuser Contribution My iPhone disconnects and I loose all downloaded music

Hello everybody, I have about 2200 songs that I've set to "available offline". I download them all with no problem. But after some time, I open the Spotify app and I'm no longer connected to Spotify, therefore losing all my downloaded tracks. Does an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everybody,   I have about 2200 songs that I've set to "available offline". I download them all with no problem. But after some time, I open the Spotify app and I'm no longer connected to...
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Superuser Contribution Can't sync devices

I am trying to do a local file upload on my computer, but I can't even sync my devices. Both desktop and mobile versions are up-to-date, local file is enabled on the mobile version, and both devices are on the same Wi-Fi and connected to the same acc...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am trying to do a local file upload on my computer, but I can't even sync my devices. Both desktop and mobile versions are up-to-date, local file is enabled on the mobile version, and both devices ...
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Superuser Contribution Pair with Apple TV HD

I’m not able to pair Spotify with Apple TV HDOn the website it says that pairing was done, but my Apple TV stays in the Pairing screen. PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceApple TV HD (4th gen.)

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  • I’m not able to pair Spotify with Apple TV HD On the website it says that pairing was done, but my Apple TV stays in the Pairing screen.  Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Apple...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts section saying I have more episodes than I actually have

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 7Operating systemiOS 14.7.1 My Question or IssueWhen I go to the downloaded podcasts section it says I always have 1 more podcast than I actually do. I have OCD so this really irritates me. Is there a way to fix this...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 7 Operating system iOS 14.7.1   My Question or Issue When I go to the downloaded podcasts section it says I always have 1 more podcast th...
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Superuser Contribution Home Showing Podcasts and no music

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11 Max ProOperating SystemiOS13 My Question or IssueMy home tab on the iOS app is only showing more podcast recommendations and not music. How can I get back to showing music recommendations instead?

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Max Pro Operating System iOS13   My Question or Issue My home tab on the iOS app is only showing more podcast recommendations and no...
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Track play breaks

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceiPhone 7 plusOperating System14.7.1IssueTrack plays until 1:15, then it breaks and no sound goes on, but time decreases and play button is active.Broken track

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  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device iPhone 7 plus Operating System 14.7.1 Issue Track plays until 1:15, then it breaks and no sound goes on, but time decreases and play button is active. Bro...
  • AdamDamon
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[iOS][Your Library] iPhone app stops playing songs after 5 seconds

When I’m listening to Spotify on my iPhone, certain songs will stop after 5 seconds or just flat out not play at all. It’s always songs that I have downloaded.

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  • When I’m listening to Spotify on my iPhone, certain songs will stop after 5 seconds or just flat out not play at all. It’s always songs that I have downloaded. 
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Superuser Contribution (Apple TV) TvOS 14 Multiple Audio Output not working

Plan: PremiumCountry: United States Device: Apple TV HD 4th generationOperating SystemtvOS 14.3 My Question or Issue:Multiple audio output stopped working on tvOS 14 of the Apple TV. This issue was originally posted here and declared fixed by Spotify...

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  •   Plan: Premium Country: United States   Device: Apple TV HD 4th generation Operating System tvOS 14.3   My Question or Issue: Multiple audio output stopped working on tvOS 14...
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Superuser Contribution Queue keeps disappearing

I am using Spotify to queue up some podcasts while I run or drive. I might queue up 3 or 4, but whenever an episode finishes the next one doesn’t play, when I check the queue it’s all gone. Happening consistently for a couple of days now. I am using ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am using Spotify to queue up some podcasts while I run or drive. I might queue up 3 or 4, but whenever an episode finishes the next one doesn’t play, when I check the queue it’s all gone. Happening...
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Superuser Contribution LG TV will not sign in using my iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueMy LG TV won't sign in using Spotify Connect on my iPhone. The app opens on the TV, but doesnt progress any further, stuck at login screen using iOS. The Spotify connec...

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue My LG TV won't sign in using Spotify Connect on my iPhone. The app opens on the TV, but does...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Does Spotify have to be open on the iPhone to download playlists to Apple Watch?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6 LTEOperating SystemLatest iOS as of date of this post My Question or Issue Does the Spotify app on the iPhone have to be open while songs download to the Apple Watch? The process seems to take ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6 LTE Operating System Latest iOS as of date of this post   My Question or Issue   Does the Spotify app on the ...
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Superuser Contribution Local files on desktop not syncing to Iphone

PlanPremiumCountry: USA DeviceIphone 8, Mac Pro (desktop computer)Operating SystemMac OS Sierra My Question or IssueSpotify on my computer has playlists entirely made up of songs from my local files. These playlists used to play fine on my iPhone. Su...

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  • Plan Premium Country: USA   Device Iphone 8, Mac Pro (desktop computer) Operating System Mac OS Sierra   My Question or Issue Spotify on my computer has playlists entirely made up...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS] music stops after 2 minutes

Hi!I am updated to the most recent app on my iPhone 8. I do not have Premium. The music will suddenly stop, whether during a song or during an ad, every 2-3 minutes. Hope this will be fixed in the next release. Generally the screen is off at the time...

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  • Hi! I am updated to the most recent app on my iPhone 8.   I do not have Premium. The music will suddenly stop, whether during a song or during an ad, every 2-3 minutes. Hope this will be f...
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