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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 Cant listen music from local files

 I have spotify Premium, version 8.6.52.1200Country: LatviaIphone12As everyone else I cant listen music from my local files. I have reinstalled app on pc and iphone. I have plenty of space on phone. Dont have any cache cleaners. I downloaded music fr...

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  • Casual Listener
  •     I have spotify Premium, version 8.6.52.1200 Country: Latvia Iphone12 As everyone else I cant listen music from my local files. I have reinstalled app on pc and iphone. I have plenty of ...
  • MafeG
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] iPhone: Songs won’t start

Plan: PremiumCountry: USADevice: (iPhone Xs)Operating System(iOS 14.6) For several months now I’ve been running into this issue where I’ll select a song or playlist (either downloaded or not) and the song just won’t play. It will open to the song, bu...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan: Premium Country: USA Device: (iPhone Xs) Operating System (iOS 14.6)   For several months now I’ve been running into this issue where I’ll select a song or playlist (eit...
  • MafeG
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Now Playing widget not appearing every time on iOS 15

PlanFamilyCountrySpainDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 15 Beta 19A5307g My Question or IssueI have noticed that not always I play music on my iPhone with iOS 15 Beta the Now Playing Widget appears, both on Notification Center and Control Center...

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  • Plan Family Country Spain Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 15 Beta 19A5307g   My Question or Issue I have noticed that not always I play music on my iPhone with iOS 15 Beta th...
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Superuser Contribution Suddenly no longer can cast Spotify to Google Cast devices.

Plan: PremiumCountry: CanadaDevice: iPhone 12 Pro + Google Hub / Google Home-miniOperating System: iOS 14.6 My Question or Issue:Suddenly I can no longer cast Spotify to any of my Google Devices. I have tried...- Google Home-Mini x2- Google Hub- Cast...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: Canada Device: iPhone 12 Pro + Google Hub / Google Home-mini Operating System: iOS 14.6   My Question or Issue: Suddenly I can no longer cast Spotify to any of ...
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Please undo the new update

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueBuckle up friends this is going to be a dissertation but I promise you it's all relevant:The new iOS update is not user-friendly in the slightest. You made the followin...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Buckle up friends this is going to be a dissertation but I promise you it's all relevant: T...
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Superuser Contribution 'Playlist radio' on mobile app

Hi everyone,I use the 'Go to Playlist Radio' option a lot on the desktop app, but I don't see it on the mobile version. I am just missing it? Also, I am using the free version for now just to try it out. Maybe it's on the paid version? PlanFree/Premi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi everyone, I use the 'Go to Playlist Radio' option a lot on the desktop app, but I don't see it on the mobile version.  I am just missing it?  Also, I am using the free version for now j...
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Superuser Contribution Group Sessions not working - 'Sorry couldn't find that' error

iPhone 11, running iOS 14.7.1 - Spotify premium version 8.6.50.969. Generating and sending group session links takes any user it is sent to, to a webpage error which just says 'sorry, couldn't find that'. Happens regardless if i create the link and s...

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  • iPhone 11, running iOS 14.7.1 - Spotify premium version 8.6.50.969.    Generating and sending group session links takes any user it is sent to, to a webpage error which just says 'sorry, ...
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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...
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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...
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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?

  • Casual Listener
  • 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 ...
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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.)

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • MafeG
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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...
  • Alex
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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...
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