Solved!! How can I remove the “playing recommended songs for you” feature
I don’t want to listen to music that’s not in my playlist
- 404408 Views
- 123 replies
- 27 likes
Type in your question below and we'll check to see what answers we can find...
Loading article...
Submitting...
If you couldn't find any answers in the previous step then we need to post your question in the community and wait for someone to respond. You'll be notified when that happens.
Simply add some detail to your question and refine the title if needed, choose the relevant category, then post.
Before we can post your question we need you to quickly make an account (or sign in if you already have one).
Don't worry - it's quick and painless! Just click below, and once you're logged in we'll bring you right back here and post your question. We'll remember what you've already typed in so you won't have to do it again.
Please see below the most popular frequently asked questions.
Loading article...
Loading faqs...
Please see below the current ongoing issues which are under investigation.
Loading issue...
Loading ongoing issues...
Get help with Spotify for iOS devices
Start a topicI don’t want to listen to music that’s not in my playlist
Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option
As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...
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 ...
PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 12 mini, Ford Sync 4” screen)Operating System(iOS 14.4.1)When my iPhone connects to my car through Ford Sync, Spotify always activates Repeat All by itself. I’ve verified in my car’s settings that Repeat i...
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 12 mini, Ford Sync 4” screen) Operating System (iOS 14.4.1) When my iPhone connects to my car through Ford Sync, Spotify always activates Rep...
Eni
Moderator
1716 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PremiumAustralia iPhone 11, 14.3Every time I press the start button to start playing an album, it goes back into shuffle mode. Yes I know there are extra steps I can do to turn off shuffle at the point, but it's too late because it's already jumped t...
Newbie
Premium Australia iPhone 11, 14.3 Every time I press the start button to start playing an album, it goes back into shuffle mode. Yes I know there are extra steps I can do to turn off shuff...
MattSuda
Spotify Star
683 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountrySweden DeviceiPhone XrOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueI have a Volvo V60 (MY2021) with Apple Carplay support in Sensus Connect (infotainment system). When I plug in my iPhone to use Apple Carplay to play Spotify the mus...
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone Xr Operating System iOS 14.2 My Question or Issue I have a Volvo V60 (MY2021) with Apple Carplay support in Sensus Connect (...
ppihus
Newbie
1437 Views
1 replies
3 likes
PlanFamily PremiumCountryThailandDevice(Iphone 11 Pro)Operating System(IOS 14.4) My Question or IssueHi, My issue is that I saw many friends of mine share the lyrics of spotify into their instragram story, and I would like to try it out, too. Hence, ...
Casual Listener
Plan Family Premium Country Thailand Device (Iphone 11 Pro) Operating System (IOS 14.4) My Question or Issue Hi, My issue is that I saw many friends of mine share the lyrics ...
CarlosE
Spotify Legend
8180 Views
3 replies
2 likes
PlanFreeCountry DeviceiPhone 6Operating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueFor some reason when I play certain songs on the song preview it kicks me out of Spotify. Especially, but not always, new songs. Please help?
Visitor
Plan Free Country Device iPhone 6 Operating System iOS 12 My Question or Issue For some reason when I play certain songs on the song preview it kicks me out of Spotify. Especi...
Billy-J
Spotify Star
910 Views
3 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue When I queue a song it just disappeares. When I queue 2 songs the first queued song is visable but the latest song not. It’s been 5 updates...
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12 My Question or Issue When I queue a song it just disappeares. When I queue 2 songs the first queued...
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
4767 Views
6 replies
3 likes
Device(iPhone X)Operating System(Current iOS ) My Question or Issue: I’’m having issues with songs initializing sometimes when I select them if I’m already listening to music. For example, today I was listening to a playlist I tried to select a song ...
Newbie
Device (iPhone X) Operating System (Current iOS ) My Question or Issue: I’’m having issues with songs initializing sometimes when I select them if I’m already lis...
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
462 Views
1 replies
0 likes
IOS app, premium plan.Country: USDevice: Iphone XR, software version 14.4My Question or Issue: My issue happens whenever I go to add a song to any of my playlists through the "add songs" button that shows up when I click on any of my playlists. I swi...
Newbie
IOS app, premium plan. Country: US Device: Iphone XR, software version 14.4 My Question or Issue: My issue happens whenever I go to add a song to any of my playlists through the "add songs" butt...
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
560 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI installed the latest update of spotify on my phone and now it keeps crashing after every 15...
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I insta...
Billy-J
Spotify Star
489 Views
1 replies
0 likes
I read that you should be able to change the image for a playlist even on mobile. I go to the playlist, hit the three dots, hit edit, and there’s no option to change the image. Just the name of the playlist and the songs on it. I’m on iOS, I’ve made ...
Newbie
I read that you should be able to change the image for a playlist even on mobile. I go to the playlist, hit the three dots, hit edit, and there’s no option to change the image. Just the name of the p...
Billy-J
Spotify Star
656 Views
1 replies
1 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiphone SE 2020Operating SystemiOS 14.4.1 Some of my local files won’t show up on my phone, but others will. i have like 50 songs that show up and i can listen to, but others just, won’t. even if i downloaded them all from t...
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device iphone SE 2020 Operating System iOS 14.4.1 Some of my local files won’t show up on my phone, but others will. i have like 50 songs that show up and i c...
Ver
Spotify Legend
373 Views
1 replies
0 likes
If I hide a song in Daily Mixes curated by Spotify, the song still plays. The hide function does not work at all. Moreover, the hidden songs do not sync across devices.
Regular
If I hide a song in Daily Mixes curated by Spotify, the song still plays. The hide function does not work at all. Moreover, the hidden songs do not sync across devices.
Novy
Moderator
541 Views
3 replies
0 likes
Premium user, iPhone XS max, latest ios, listening on 2 HomePods Had problem last 2-3 months. Listening on iPhone is OK, HomePods not. Have tried deleting/reloading app, restarting phone and ‘log out everywhere’ on website. Doesn’t solve the problem....
Visitor
Premium user, iPhone XS max, latest ios, listening on 2 HomePods Had problem last 2-3 months. Listening on iPhone is OK, HomePods not. Have tried deleting/reloading app, restarting phon...
Novy
Moderator
1185 Views
3 replies
0 likes
I'm using an iPhone 6s on iOS 10.3.3 with the latest version of Spotify, and I keep having issues with sharing tracks via Facebook Messenger. If I only share the track to one person (without writing a message with it) the track will go through ok. Ho...
Roadie
I'm using an iPhone 6s on iOS 10.3.3 with the latest version of Spotify, and I keep having issues with sharing tracks via Facebook Messenger. If I only share the track to one person (without writing ...
Ver
Spotify Legend
4102 Views
2 replies
3 likes
i'll type the name of the artist in the search bar, click on the artist name, and get a blank screen with the error message in the subject line. As this has only happened in the last week I'm assuming it's a problem Spotify's end that they haven't an...
Casual Listener
i'll type the name of the artist in the search bar, click on the artist name, and get a blank screen with the error message in the subject line. As this has only happened in the last week I'm assumin...
519 Views
0 replies
1 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.2 My Question or IssueWhen your iPhone is set to the 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 6th largest text size (shown in attachment with key to show order) then the last song in your queue becomes invisible. Th...
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.2 My Question or Issue When your iPhone is set to the 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 6th largest text size (shown in attachment wi...
Alex
Spotify Legend
2915 Views
5 replies
10 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemiOS 14.2.1 My Question or IssueI have had this issue for quite a while now and figured it was time to post as the last update did not change anything. When I go to the search bar and type in a s...
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System iOS 14.2.1 My Question or Issue I have had this issue for quite a while now and figured it was time to post as the last...
Novy
Moderator
430 Views
1 replies
0 likes
I connected spotify to my xbox and ever since then it has been shuffling the daily mixes, I don’t really understand how to turn it off, because there is no shuffle button on the now playing thing.PlanFreeCountryUSADevice(iPhone SE)Operating SystemiOS...
Regular
I connected spotify to my xbox and ever since then it has been shuffling the daily mixes, I don’t really understand how to turn it off, because there is no shuffle button on the now playing thing. P...
nutcracker1011
Regular
2531 Views
21 replies
0 likes
PlanFamily PremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueI've been using Spotify for years now and never had anything to complain about.Last year I went from all Android to all iOS, but kept Spotify instead of Apple...
Visitor
Plan Family Premium Country Belgium Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2 My Question or Issue I've been using Spotify for years now and never had anything to complain about. L...
Ivan
Spotify Legend
1872 Views
3 replies
0 likes
PlanFreeCountry-Device(iphone 6)Operating System(ios)My Question or IssueI've had Spotify for only a couple of weeks now and have been enjoying it for that timespan, that is, until I opened up the app and the only thing that greets me is the premium ...
Visitor
Plan Free Country - Device (iphone 6) Operating System (ios) My Question or Issue I've had Spotify for only a couple of weeks now and have been enjoying it for that timespan, that is, until ...
578 Views
0 replies
0 likes