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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Repeat track not working

PlanPremiumCountryUS of ADeviceiPad 9th genOperating System iPadOS 17 My Question or IssuePressing the repeat button once activates repeat all, but then pressing it again turns it back off instead of turning on repeat track!

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  • Plan Premium Country US of A Device iPad 9th gen Operating System  iPadOS 17   My Question or Issue Pressing the repeat button once activates repeat all, but then pressing it agai...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify interfering with Auto lock

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notification pops up or I check my screen, the screen doesn’t auto lock after 30 seconds like I have...

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  •   Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue  Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notifi...
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Superuser Contribution No back indicator in music que.

Plan :PremiumCountry:U.S.Device :Iphone 13 Pro Operating System :IOS 16.6.6My Question or IssueWhen navigating to the music que there is no indicator that signals me on how to return to the prior screen. The only way to return is to select whats curr...

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  • Plan : Premium Country: U.S. Device : Iphone 13 Pro  Operating System : IOS 16.6.6 My Question or Issue When navigating to the music que there is no indicator that signals me on how to ...
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Superuser Contribution group session - song keeps starting over

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 6s)Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or IssueI have started a group session and have a queue going. During the middle of songs, the song automatically starts over, multiple times within the same song and with m...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 6s) Operating System iOS 13.5.1   My Question or Issue I have started a group session and have a queue going.  During the middle of songs, ...
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Superuser Contribution Searching for a playlist; error

.PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 10Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I use the search function to find playlists within my home page Spotify says "playlist could not be found" and doesn't load any of the possible playlists I'm loo...

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  • . Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 10 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I use the search function to find playlists within my home page Spotify says "playl...
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Superuser Contribution Widgets are gone after update on iOS 16

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS16 My Question or Issue After updating to version 8.8.**bleep** all the widgets went missing, existing ones turned black and the Spotify app in widget drawer disappeared.

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS16   My Question or Issue   After updating to version 8.8.**bleep** all the widgets went missing, existing ones t...
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Superuser Contribution Local files; 'Can't play this track' in device list

PlanPremiumCountryUK Device(iPhone 12, Macbook Pro Mid 2015, Sonos Play5, Play1, Playbase) My Question or IssueSo, I've added a few tracks from a local file server location into a playlist. I can play the tracks without issue on my phone and on my Ma...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device (iPhone 12, Macbook Pro Mid 2015, Sonos Play5, Play1, Playbase)   My Question or Issue So, I've added a few tracks from a local file server locatio...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Exploring new ways of adding items to "Your Library"

Hey there folks, Our design team has started exploring new ways to add items to "Your Library". This is why we'd love to hear your feedback on the new implementations, because those changes are done with the goal to better your experience on our plat...

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  • Hey there folks,   Our design team has started exploring new ways to add items to "Your Library". This is why we'd love to hear your feedback on the new implementations, because those change...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify disconnecting from playing on Sonos Play 3

PlanPremiumCountryUK Device(iPhone 12, Sonos Play:3)Operating System(iOS 16.1.1) My Question or IssueI have Sonos Play 3. Spotify from either Spotify app or Sonos app will cut out/disconnect after around 5-10mins and then not re-connect. This does no...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device (iPhone 12, Sonos Play:3) Operating System (iOS 16.1.1)   My Question or Issue I have Sonos Play 3. Spotify from either Spotify app or Sonos app ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Song unavailable?

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone XR, ComputerOperating SystemiOS 12.4.1, Windows 10 My Question or IssueI found a song that was marked “unavailable” and any time I try to play it, it will tell me it is unavailable and “You can still start radio b...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone XR, Computer Operating System iOS 12.4.1, Windows 10   My Question or Issue I found a song that was marked “unavailable” and any time ...
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can't connect Premium account to KCRW iOS app via Spotify iOS app

I can't seem to connect my Spotify Premium account to the KCRW iOS app on my iPhone 13 (running IOS 16.6.1). When I like songs in the KCRW app, I want them to populate in a Spotify playlist in my Spotify iOS app. In the KCRW app, I go to App Settings...

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  • I can't seem to connect my Spotify Premium account to the KCRW iOS app on my iPhone 13 (running IOS 16.6.1). When I like songs in the KCRW app, I want them to populate in a Spotify playlist in my Spo...
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The „add to this playlist“ button stopped working

Since yesterday any „add to this playlist“ button on my playlists stopped working. I always get the same error when I click it: „Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device“. I can still add songs by clicking on the song and adding it through...

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  • Since yesterday any „add to this playlist“ button on my playlists stopped working. I always get the same error when I click it: „Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device“. I can still add ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution add queue missing

PlanFree Device(iPhone XR) My Question or Issue the add to queue option is missing on my iphone but on my ipad it’s there? i use the same account for both devices and it’s been like this since i had the app. I tried reinstalling/updating, changing se...

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  •   Plan Free   Device (iPhone XR)   My Question or Issue   the add to queue option is missing on my iphone but on my ipad it’s there? i use the same account for both devic...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast Episode: Go to Rewind and Lose Place

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 13 My Question or IssueThis has been one of the most irritating ongoing issues for a couple of years now. Every time I go to rewind by clicking the 15 second button, an advertisement will pop up and when it’s ove...

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  •   Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 13    My Question or Issue This has been one of the most irritating ongoing issues for a couple of years now.  Every ti...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Rewind feature not working

I use an Iphone 6 and it uses an older version of Spotify (I'm not sure of the exact version of the application). I recently noticed that the app had gotten a small update in which the layout changed, and now the app doesn't let me rewind or switch b...

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  • I use an Iphone 6 and it uses an older version of Spotify (I'm not sure of the exact version of the application). I recently noticed that the app had gotten a small update in which the layout changed...
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Trending Now Section - Children's Account

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad AirOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)iOSMy Question or IssueWe have a Spotify account for my 9 y/o daughter with child features and the like. Is there a way to turn off the trending now section on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad Air Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) iOS My Question or Issue We have a Spotify account for my 9 y/o daughter with child fe...
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Superuser Contribution Get rid of Podcast

I've had two podcasts that I listened to and ended up disliking. They won't disappear from my homescreen even though one really upset me. I even gave them a one star review (which I think is unfair to the podcasts) and they still won't go away. I don...

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  • I've had two podcasts that I listened to and ended up disliking. They won't disappear from my homescreen even though one really upset me. I even gave them a one star review (which I think is unfair t...
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Not able to use Spotify properly

Hello, I am not able to use my Spotify properly. I am not able to organise my songs my way. All songs are playing randomly. I can not play any songs again. Why it is happening. Please fix this issue PlanFree My Question or Issueplease fix my issue

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  • Hello, I am not able to use my Spotify properly. I am not able to organise my songs my way. All songs are playing randomly. I can not play any songs again. Why it is happening. Please fix this issue&...
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Superuser Contribution Exiting the app while playing something gives a video player pop up

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueExiting the app, the ios video player multitasking video player will pop up. Closing it or full screening it will cause the music to pause, and you have to m...

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  • Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Exiting the app, the ios video player multitasking video player will pop up. Clos...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do you find older history

How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history

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  • How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history
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