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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Search doesn't work on carplay

PlanFamily PremiumCountrySpainDeviceiPhone 12 pro Operating SystemiOS 16.6 My Question or Issuein CarPlay It display" something was wrong" all the time when you press search on carplay. It works if you select the music direct on the phone

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Family Premium Country Spain Device iPhone 12 pro  Operating System iOS 16.6   My Question or Issue in CarPlay It display" something was wrong" all the time when you ...
  • Izamivida
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Superuser Contribution When I open Spotify it mutes other audio streaming

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 16.1 My Question or Issue There is an error with the app in iOS.As soon as ypu open the Spotify app it mutes other streaming audio sources. So if I am listening to radio in another app and wa...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 16.1   My Question or Issue   There is an error with the app in iOS. As soon as ypu open the Spotify app it mut...
  • dicktrickle
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect showing 'Premium users only'

PlanFree Device(iPhone XR, Windows Desktop, Chrome Cast)Operating System(iOS 14.4, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAs the title suggests, both the desktop app and the mobile app are showing a 'Premium users only' message when attempting to use S...

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  • Plan Free   Device (iPhone XR, Windows Desktop, Chrome Cast) Operating System (iOS 14.4, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue As the title suggests, both the desktop app and the...
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch app skipping songs

Happens only when I'm using the Apple Watch as the streeming device (on airpods or speeker). Even with service and with music dowloaded to the watch, some songs randomly would seem like they're playing for like 5 seconds and then skip. I'v tried dele...

  • Visitor
  • Happens only when I'm using the Apple Watch as the streeming device (on airpods or speeker). Even with service and with music dowloaded to the watch, some songs randomly would seem like they're playi...
  • Dessi
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Superuser Contribution Playback via Sonos

PlanFree/PremiumCountryNetherlands DeviceIphone or Ipad to Sonos system My Question or IssueHi, I use the playback crossfade option on a more then daily basis but found out since last week that this option does't work anymore via our Sonos speaker in...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Netherlands    Device Iphone or Ipad to Sonos system    My Question or Issue Hi, I use the playback crossfade option on a more then daily basis ...
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Superuser Contribution App doesn't save podcast episodes filter

I don't want to see every episode for a specific podcast. I'm crusing down the road and I want to choose a podcast, see ONLY the ones I haven't listened to, select one and go. So, I select the All Episode button, choose "Unplayed" and it filters perf...

  • Casual Listener
  • I don't want to see every episode for a specific podcast.  I'm crusing down the road and I want to choose a podcast, see ONLY the ones I haven't listened to, select one and go. So, I select the ...
  • Mfuller
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! [iOS] Volume Spike When Using Bluetooth Earphones

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueUsing version 8.5.84, I believe this issue only started with this exact version. It occurs when I'm using my bluetooth earphones (Aukey EP-T10) and I pause using e...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue Using version 8.5.84, I believe this issue only started with this exact version. It occ...
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[Mobile] "New Music For You" Popup: How to disable?

Hi,So, having been a Premium user for many years now, today was quite dissatisfying: There was a deliberate ad on my screen when I opened the app from iOS, a promotion of some new album from some whatever artist.All my notification settings are turne...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, So, having been a Premium user for many years now, today was quite dissatisfying: There was a deliberate ad on my screen when I opened the app from iOS, a promotion of some new album from some w...
  • PooSmith
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Solved!! Playing podcast via Spotify connect

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDevice(iPhone 11Operating System(iOS My Question or IssueWhy can’t I play podcasts through Spotify connect to my WiFi speaker? Since Spotify has used so much time and effort to make Spotify a good library for podcasts I think ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Norway Device (iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS    My Question or Issue Why can’t I play podcasts through Spotify connect to my WiFi speaker? Since Spo...
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  • Newbie
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I want to delete the artists on my on my Spotify profile and replace them

I have a few artists on my Spotify profile, but I don’t like them and I want to replace them with new Artist I like

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  • I have a few artists on my Spotify profile, but I don’t like them and I want to replace them with new Artist I like
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Superuser Contribution Podcast sort order default

PLEASE can you create a DEFAULT sort order for podcasts? Just like ABOUT EVERYONE I need to…1/ Select “sort”2/ Select “unplayed”3/ Select “sort” AGAIN4/ Select “Order: Oldest to Newest”5/ Select the episode at the top …FOR EVERY **bleep** PODCAST!!! ...

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  • PLEASE can you create a DEFAULT sort order for podcasts? Just like ABOUT EVERYONE I need to… 1/ Select “sort” 2/ Select “unplayed” 3/ Select “sort” AGAIN 4/ Select “Order: Oldest to Newest” 5/ S...
  • BuckBuchanan
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Superuser Contribution Volume on phone inherits volume setting from Spotify desktop

When I play music on the Spotify Windows desktop app, the Spotify app on my phone connects to it and allows me to control the volume of Spotify from my phone. By default this volume is set to the top level. But then also if I open another app on my p...

  • Visitor
  • When I play music on the Spotify Windows desktop app, the Spotify app on my phone connects to it and allows me to control the volume of Spotify from my phone. By default this volume is set to the top...
  • airwreckl
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Solved!! Podcast

PlanFreeCountryNigeriaDevice(iPhone 13 pro max, iPad Pro 4th gen)Operating System(iOS 17.5.1) My Question or IssueI can’t watch the video on a podcast despite turning off the stream audio only and reinstalling my spotifyi just recently downloaded and...

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  • Plan Free Country Nigeria Device (iPhone 13 pro max, iPad Pro 4th gen) Operating System (iOS 17.5.1)   My Question or Issue I can’t watch the video on a podcast despite turning off the...
  • Luan
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Superuser Contribution Shazam vs. Spotify

Dears By mistake the playlist "My Shazam-Songs" got erased out of my `Spotify-library! How am I able to get those 700+ "shazam-songs" back into Spotify-playlist "My Shazam-Songs"? Thanks

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  • Dears   By mistake the playlist "My Shazam-Songs" got erased out of my `Spotify-library! 😞   How am I able to get those 700+ "shazam-songs" back into Spotify-playlist "My Shazam-Songs"...
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Superuser Contribution turn off lyrics

please PLEASE provide an option to turn OFF lyrics!

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  • please PLEASE provide an option to turn OFF lyrics!
  • AlejaR
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My phone is not allowing me to skip ads. Why???

Usually after five seconds of listening to an ad on my phone I can skip the ad but recently my phone has not allowing me to skip these ads. I listened to five ads in a row without skipping it was painful.

  • Casual Listener
  • Usually after five seconds of listening to an ad on my phone I can skip the ad but recently my phone has not allowing me to skip these ads. I listened to five ads in a row without skipping it was pai...
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Solved!! Spotify to play on 2 devices simultaneously

I am listening to spotify (premium account) via my iPad that is plugged to an older stereo. I would like to also hear the same song on my iMac. Spotify app on my iMac notifies me that I am playing from my iPad. I can pause/play/go to the next song to...

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  • I am listening to spotify (premium account) via my iPad that is plugged to an older stereo. I would like to also hear the same song on my iMac.     Spotify app on my iMac notifies m...
  • MusicEater7
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iphone

PlanpremiumCountryunited kingdomDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issuei cant connect my computer i tried to connect on my iphone but i cant see my computer i tried everything.

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  • Plan premium Country united kingdom Device iPhone XS Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue i cant connect my computer i tried to connect on my iphone but i cant see my com...
  • TanyaS
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't join jams with an invite link

Plan: PremiumDevice: iPhone 14 ProOperating system: iOS 16.2App version: 8.8.94.545 My Question or IssueWhen somebody starts a jam and sends me an invite link, I can’t join the jam using this link. The link just opens the main screen of the Spotify a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium Device: iPhone 14 Pro Operating system: iOS 16.2 App version: 8.8.94.545   My Question or Issue When somebody starts a jam and sends me an invite link, I ...
  • dyzombie777
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    JAM
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