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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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Thanek

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Solved!! Audio Glitching / Stuttering / Popping

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 18.1.1) My Question or IssueI have a strange issue with my Spotify where it skips when connected via Bluetooth and my iPhone. The audio will glitch and stutter. It becomes e...

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piwikiwi1967

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iOS Troubleshooting Guide

We've gathered general troubleshooting steps for iOS devices in this guide. These are known to solve a variety of issues. Common issues: Spotify not playing Can’t hear any sound Spotify is offline Basic troubleshooting: Restart both the Spotify app a...

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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this 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

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I_luv_eating_crayons

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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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Rastereyes

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iPhone Playback Issue

When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks that are downloaded. I’ve tried listening on “offl...

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When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks...

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2015 Mazda Bluetooth Spotify will NOT shuffle or repeat

Plan: Premium version 8.5.31.989 | Country: USA | Device: iPhone XS Max w/ iOS 12.3.1 I have a 2015 Mazda 6 (Touring), which comes with the bluetooth infotainment system. I play my music off of spotify while connected to the car via bluetooth. I have...

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Plan: Premium version 8.5.31.989 | Country: USA | Device: iPhone XS Max w/ iOS 12.3.1   I have a 2015 Mazda 6 (Touring), which comes with the bluetooth infotainment sy...

RoseBuker

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Superuser Contribution Add songs to playlists menu is chopped off [iPadOS (& maybe iOS )]

When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only see one playlist that's on the top of my list. This ...

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When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only s...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Music Search Bug in CarPlay

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or enters the Spotify app and hits the Search->Ask Sir...

Gig Goer

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or ...

James7x1

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Superuser Contribution Disable repeat and autoplay

PlanPremium I wanted to disable the automatic enabIement of repeat, and gather from this post (https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Change-Repeat-Default-to-Off/m-p/2840077#M87691) that the only way to do so is to enable autoplay. I just ...

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Plan Premium   I wanted to disable the automatic enabIement of repeat, and gather from this post (https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Change-Repeat-Default-to-Off/m-p/2840077#M87...

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Superuser Contribution Length of podcasts doesn´t show in My episodes

My Question or IssueWhen I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podcast episodes have a time stamp to it and I have to cl...

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My Question or Issue When I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podc...

DanteCastillo

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution The play button doesn’t work and I can’t play anything on my iphone

I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing plays after and again no play bar. The only change w...

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I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing p...

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Some Podcast Episodes not Downloading

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone X Operating SystemiOS My Question or IssueFor some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to click the "Add to Your Episodes" button a few times to actually add it, as it checkmarks but ...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone X  Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue For some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to...

Amay

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Splits a playlist

I have a premium account and a playlist that has become way too long.I would like to take half of the songs and create a new playlist with those.How can I select all the songs at the same time on an IPhone SE?

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I have a premium account and a playlist that has become way too long. I would like to take half of the songs and create a new playlist with those. How can I select all the songs at the same time ...

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Spotify stops and pauses after ads try to play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemiPad IOS10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s stuck transitioning from ad to song. Did not used to do this, been happening for...

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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Operating System iPad IOS10   My Question or Issue   Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s s...

Billy-J

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Spotify app search phone

Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear? At least that's what happens on my iPhone; it works fine on the Windows desktop applic...

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Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear?   At least that's what happe...

AlejaR

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Superuser Contribution Volume Turning Itself Down

PlanPremium FamilyCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 18.6.1My Question or Issuethe volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my music is more than halved. it usually happens when i wake my phone screen...

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Plan Premium Family Country England Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 18.6.1 My Question or Issue the volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my musi...

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I’m a member of our family plan but I still have ads etc

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

ribezaz

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Superuser Contribution Podcast Episode List Scroll Location Resetting to Top

Premium, US, iPhone 11 Pro Max, App, iOS 15.7Spotify is not remembering where in the list of episodes I was scrolled to last. So every time I open the app, I have to scroll through hundreds of episodes to get to the one I was previously listening to....

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Premium, US, iPhone 11 Pro Max, App, iOS 15.7 Spotify is not remembering where in the list of episodes I was scrolled to last. So every time I open the app, I have to scroll through hundreds of ep...

MihailY

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Listening to songs offline doesnt work

PlanPremiumCountryCZDeviceiPhone 8 Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueMy spotify stopped working when i am offline, my music is downloaded and I was always able to listen to when i was offline, suddenly i am not anymore.

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Plan Premium Country CZ Device iPhone 8  Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue My spotify stopped working when i am offline, my music is downloaded and I was always able ...

Dessi

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Spread out songs

All of my songs are super spread out on my mobile app. There are only 3 songs displayed at a time is there a way to fix this. It's terrible when trying to scroll through the playlist and find a song. I hope this isn't an update because it's horrible.

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All of my songs are super spread out on my mobile app. There are only 3 songs displayed at a time is there a way to fix this. It's terrible when trying to scroll through the playlist and find a song....

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not streaming to Bluetooth headphones from Apple watch

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceApple Watch series 6Operating System11.3.1 My Question or IssueI am trying to stream from an Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones. The headphones are connected to the watch, I can hear Apple music from the watch into my headph...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device Apple Watch series 6 Operating System 11.3.1   My Question or Issue I am trying to stream from an Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones. The he...

THC

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Superuser Contribution Can't get local files on Spotify on iPad (I read other posts here and tried everything)

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPad Pro)Operating System(iOS 17.7.10) My Question or IssueIn my Spotify app on this iPad, I don't have the 'enable Local audio files' option - despite uninstalling/reinstalling the app, restarting the iPad, and using the F...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPad Pro) Operating System (iOS 17.7.10)   My Question or Issue In my Spotify app on this iPad, I don't have the 'enable Local audio files' option - des...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution Playlist(s) not playing, only liked songs playlist

Can Spotify please FIX this bug. I’ve looked at past posts/ Reddit posts and this has been an ongoing issue since 2022 for many. I can’t play any playlist except for my liked playlists on my iphone. When I click play nothing happens, or the song play...

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Can Spotify please FIX this bug. I’ve looked at past posts/ Reddit posts and this has been an ongoing issue since 2022 for many. I can’t play any playlist except for my liked playlists on my iphone. ...

Dessi

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Big Playlist over 200 songs not shown in Carplay

Big Playlists containing more than 200 Songs are not shown properly in carplay.Only the first 200 songs are visible, but you can skip to the next song that is inviaible in the playlist looking at it trough carplay.Please fix this bug, i found the sam...

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Big Playlists containing more than 200 Songs are not shown properly in carplay. Only the first 200 songs are visible, but you can skip to the next song that is inviaible in the playlist looking at i...

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