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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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  • sapmi
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Superuser Contribution How do you turn off "shuffle" on "radio" playlists?

I don't often create "radio" playlists, and I don't think this was always a problem, but I've noticed when I do they don't play in order, which is a giant pain if you hear a song you liked and want to save it or just see what song it was, you have no...

  • Roadie
  • I don't often create "radio" playlists, and I don't think this was always a problem, but I've noticed when I do they don't play in order, which is a giant pain if you hear a song you liked and want t...
  • InsaneDoggo
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Music playback iPod

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIPhone 12/Ipod 7Operating System(Most recent ios) My Question or IssueAlright so I’ve got an iPod seven but I also have an iPhone, I’m logged into the same profile on both devices, in which then I will open the app on both ...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device IPhone 12/Ipod 7 Operating System (Most recent ios)   My Question or Issue Alright so I’ve got an iPod seven but I also have an iPhone, I’m logg...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution App crashes straight after I log in iOS 15.8.3

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUKOperating SystemiOS 15.8.3 My Question or IssueI have an iPhone currently updated and using iOS 15.8.3. Whenever I log in to the spotify app it crashes straight after. I’ve done all the recommended things but nothing has work...

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Free/Premium Country UK Operating System iOS 15.8.3   My Question or Issue I have an iPhone currently updated and using iOS 15.8.3. Whenever I log in to the spotify app it c...
  • Mitre226644
  • Roadie
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Superuser Contribution [iPad] Keyboard shortcuts stopped working

PlanPremiumCountryCroatia DeviceiPad Air (gen. 5)Operating SystemiPadOS version 17.6.1 My Question or IssueI listen to Spotify on my iPad which is connected to a Magic Keyboard. I specifically remember being able to pause songs with spacebar and skip...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country Croatia   Device iPad Air (gen. 5) Operating System iPadOS version 17.6.1   My Question or Issue I listen to Spotify on my iPad which is connected to a Magic...
  • AlejaR
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution UI/UX Design: Recently Played - List of playlists and not able to see simply a list of songs

I like using Spotify - especially on long car journeys and then I always use Spotify via CarPlay.But I have a problem with the playlists and especially with the recently heard function. I always only see playlists with the recently listened songs, bu...

  • Casual Listener
  • I like using Spotify - especially on long car journeys and then I always use Spotify via CarPlay. But I have a problem with the playlists and especially with the recently heard function. I alwa...
  • OscarDC
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Aforo lleno para beta tester

¿Cuando se eliminan a los usuarios que ya no lo usen? Para poder adquirir el puesto. Gracias!

  • Newbie
  • ¿Cuando se eliminan a los usuarios que ya no lo usen? Para poder adquirir el puesto. Gracias!
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts rewinding themselves

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 (also happened on XR)Operating SystemiOS 16.6 occasionally my podcasts will rewind themselves with no effect on the timer and start repeating parts I already listened to. Since there is no effect on the timer, I c...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 (also happened on XR) Operating System iOS 16.6   occasionally my podcasts will rewind themselves with no effect on the timer and start repeati...
  • wpavtx
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Superuser Contribution Stream not starting on Amazon Echo Studio anymore

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceAmazon Echo Studio / iPhone 13 My Question or IssueSince a few days I can't stream Spotify on my Amazon Echo Studio. I didn't change anything and on other Echo devices in the same household everything works fine but on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Amazon Echo Studio / iPhone 13   My Question or Issue Since a few days I can't stream Spotify on my Amazon Echo Studio. I didn't change anything and o...
  • Maria
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Solved!! Does spotify work on iPod Touch?

I have been looking into getting an iPod touch 6th or 7th gen for music, is spotify compatible and what generations better?

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  • Music Fan
  • I have been looking into getting an iPod touch 6th or 7th gen for music, is spotify compatible and what generations better?    
  • genericcode
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Superuser Contribution How to get app to recognise the country i'm in now

The app incorrectly thinks I am in Malaysia (I am in Australia but was in Malaysia for a couple of hours due to travel). My account is set up to be for Australia and so now it won't let me log into/use the app anymore. How do I get my phone/the app t...

  • Casual Listener
  • The app incorrectly thinks I am in Malaysia (I am in Australia but was in Malaysia for a couple of hours due to travel). My account is set up to be for Australia and so now it won't let me log into/u...
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Superuser Contribution Siri on AppleWatch does not work

PlanPremiumCountryGermany Operating System(newest versions at time of writing for OSes and Spotify App) My Question or IssueSiri on the Apple Watch to play a Song on Spotify no longer works on the watch after the latest OS-Updates (to 17.1.1 and 10.1...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Germany   Operating System (newest versions at time of writing for OSes and Spotify App)   My Question or Issue Siri on the Apple Watch to play a Song ...
  • Joggerwithoutmusic
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Superuser Contribution When adding to a shared playlist on iOS, it does not show when a collaborator has already added it

Plan: PremiumCountry: Singapore Device(iPhone 12 Pro)Operating System(iOS 16.6.1) My Question or IssueOn iOS, when using “+” on a song to add to other playlists, it is supposed to display the playlists which a song has already been added to. However,...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium Country: Singapore   Device (iPhone 12 Pro) Operating System (iOS 16.6.1)   My Question or Issue On iOS, when using “+” on a song to add to other playlists, it i...
  • D2wud
  • Casual Listener
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Shuffle plays the same songs

I have a 23-hour-long playlist and when on shuffle I hear the exact same songs everytime. Not necessarily in the same order but the same songs. Is this a setting I need to change? Autoplay and automix are off.PlanPremiumDeviceIPhone 11

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a 23-hour-long playlist and when on shuffle I hear the exact same songs everytime. Not necessarily in the same order but the same songs. Is this a setting I need to change? Autoplay and automi...
  • tollaut
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Superuser Contribution No sound on TV with apple tv 4k

Hi,There is no sound from Spotify ios iphone app - airplay - apple tv 4k - HDMI - TV.The artwork and music progression appears on tv but no sound.All firm/software up to date, devices rebooted / reinstalled from scratch. setup works with other apps a...

  • Regular
  • Hi, There is no sound from Spotify ios iphone app - airplay - apple  tv 4k - HDMI - TV. The artwork and music progression appears on tv but no sound. All firm/software up to date, devices re...
  • Rsmseymour
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Superuser Contribution Progress / scrub bar on Lock Screen too dark with poor contrast

See attached image. Does any one else have this issue? The contrast on the progress / scrub bar is so poor that I can’t easily see or control it. Grateful for any tips on solving the issue.

  • Newbie
  • See attached image.  Does any one else have this issue? The contrast on the progress / scrub bar is so poor that I can’t easily see or control it.  Grateful for any tips on solving the issu...
  • AlejaR
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify is logged out in my phone, and when I try logging in, it crashes.

It has been crashing like this for some days now. It logged out by itself. I already tried downloading a new version, but nothing changed.

  • Visitor
  • It has been crashing like this for some days now. It logged out by itself. I already tried downloading a new version, but nothing changed.
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution How to edit my homepage (specifically playlists from the past)

My issue is the following; I listened to someone's playlist once, and now I see it everyday on my homepage (in A jump to the past) It's really uncomfortable for emotional reasons and no matter how many playlists I listen to, this one WON'T go away an...

  • Newbie
  • My issue is the following;   I listened to someone's playlist once, and now I see it everyday on my homepage (in A jump to the past) It's really uncomfortable for emotional reasons and no...
  • KILLSANTASPACEBUG1
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Superuser Contribution Skip and rewind buttons switched places

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremium Country DeviceIphone 13Operating SystemIOS 18.0 My Question or IssueThe skip and rewind buttons switched places, i tried...

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  • None 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   Device Iphone 13 Operating System IOS...
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Superuser Contribution Remove Devices from "Connect to a Device"

In my house, I have three Echos, a Roku, a couple of FireTVs, a couple desktops, a laptop, iPads, and iPhones. When I want to use the "Connect to a Device" so I can use my iPhone to play music on my Living Room Echo, depending on what devices are pow...

  • Casual Listener
  • In my house, I have three Echos, a Roku, a couple of FireTVs, a couple desktops, a laptop, iPads, and iPhones.   When I want to use the "Connect to a Device" so I can use my iPhone to play mus...
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