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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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[iOS] Songs outside of library not playing! Playback error

PlanPremiumCountryAustriaDevice(iPhone Xs)Operating System(iOS 13.6)Spotify version8.5.68.921 My Question or IssueSince the last update the iOS App does not start playing songs, which are not liked and therefore in my library. The app is literally un...

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  • Plan Premium Country Austria Device (iPhone Xs) Operating System (iOS 13.6) Spotify version 8.5.68.921   My Question or Issue Since the last update the iOS App does not start playing...
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Suddenly stoped being able to cast from iPhone to echo dot today

My Question or Issue - Today 2pm U.K. time 29th July 2020 after playing fine for a couple of hours - My Spotify app can no longer find or link to my echo dot !! I am playing the app from my iPhone XS Max. I am Spotify premium member. I am also checki...

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  • My Question or Issue - Today 2pm U.K. time 29th July 2020 after playing fine for a couple of hours - My Spotify app can no longer find or link to my echo dot !!  I am playing the app from my iPh...
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My Albums are gone!!

I woke up this morning trying to listen to one my favorite Albums before I hope in the shower, and when I got to Albums tab almost all my albums are gone, MAC Millers entire catalog I had saved on here is literally gone!! I’m upset cause I had music ...

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  • I woke up this morning trying to listen to one my favorite Albums before I hope in the shower, and when I got to Albums tab almost all my albums are gone, MAC Millers entire catalog I had saved on he...
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Autoplay not working on iPhone 10. I have updated app cleared cache and reinstalled. Nothing. help.

Plan ?Premium device iPhone 10Operating System(iOS 10, My Question or Issueauto play not working. I have tried updating app, clearing cache, reinstalling app. Nothing works. Please help.

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  • Plan ? Premium  device iPhone 10 Operating System (iOS 10,   My Question or Issue auto play not working. I have tried updating app, clearing cache, reinstalling app. Nothing works....
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Only play through my speakers

I wanna play my spotify music through my speakers, while having my headphones (with wire) plugged in. I don't know if it is possible but if it is i'd appreciate someone telling me.I have Premium From Sweden Using PC Got windos 10

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  • I wanna play my spotify music through my speakers, while having my headphones (with wire) plugged in. I don't know if it is possible but if it is i'd appreciate someone telling me. I have Premiu...
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Music connexion Phone and TV

PlanPremium CountryCanada DeviceiPhone 7 Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or IssueHello, My Spotify app is pairing normaly with my Tv trough a roku streaming stick but I have an issue ; can’t play music anymore from my phone to the TV.. the con...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Canada   Device iPhone 7   Operating System iOS 13.5.1   My Question or Issue Hello, My Spotify app is pairing normaly with my Tv trough a roku...
  • Loxer
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Why can’t i click to see the songs on an artists’s page?

 All I want to do is click to see all the artist’s songs and play the previews. No matter which artist, I am unable to see it. I just want to see the wide variety of songs they have, but if I click it, it does nothing.

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  •   All I want to do is click to see all the artist’s songs and play the previews. No matter which artist, I am unable to see it. I just want to see the wide variety of songs they have, but if I click...
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Solved!! 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 ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Shuffling problem

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPad miniOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueI can’t find the shuffle button. It was always there and I enjoy shuffling my playlists so it doesn’t play the same songs in the exact same order every time but now I ...

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  • Plan Free Country United States Device iPad mini Operating System iOS    My Question or Issue I can’t find the shuffle button. It was always there and I enjoy shuffling my playlis...
  • Ivan
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Carplay Next Song Banner

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceIphone 11Operating SystemiOS1 3.6My Question or IssueHi I have see on Android Auto, they have a banner to show the next song when they use waze ... but i haven't this on carplay ... a configuration to do ? Thx

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  • Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Iphone 11 Operating System iOS1 3.6 My Question or Issue Hi   I have see on Android Auto, they have a banner to show the next song when they use wa...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How can I play an album on track list order when there are still songs to play in the queue?

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi there, I'm used to add songs or albums to the queue for later listening. But what if I suddenly want to listen to a new album "on track list order" before I complete...

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  • Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue   Hi there,   I'm used to add songs or albums to the queue for later listening. ...
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Offline playlist does not download from other devices

PlanPremium Device(iPod Touch 6th Generation, Macbook Pro early 2015, Mac Mini 2020)Operating System(iOS 13, MacOS Catalina) My Question or Issue I have a Offline Playlist which is created in my Macbook Pro so I wanted to sync the songs with all othe...

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  • Plan Premium   Device (iPod Touch 6th Generation, Macbook Pro early 2015, Mac Mini 2020) Operating System (iOS 13, MacOS Catalina)   My Question or Issue   I have a Offline P...
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(iOS 14 PB3) Equalizer switch turns grey when activated

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 14.0 Public Beta 3 My Question or IssueEqualizer switch turns grey whenever I activate it or moving the sliders. I have to select the “Flat” profile to turn it off, or switching Also appl...

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  • Plan Premium Country Philippines Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 14.0 Public Beta 3   My Question or Issue Equalizer switch turns grey whenever I activate it or moving the s...
  • Billy-J
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Can’t shuffle

PlanFree USAiPhone 7Spotify 8.5.67.867 iOS 13.4.1 the shuffle button doesn’t appear on a lot of playlists. It’s not there or in the ... section

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  •   Plan Free   USA iPhone 7 Spotify 8.5.67.867   iOS 13.4.1     the shuffle button doesn’t appear on a lot of playlists. It’s not there or in the ... section &...
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The songs Im playing dont get the lil artwork video

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issueread the subject

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue read the subject  
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Solved!! Saved albums not showing in iPhone app

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 13.6 My Question or IssueOnly a handful of my saved albums are showing in my library (4 to be exact, out of the hundreds that should be there). When viewing my account on my computer's app or in...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 13.6   My Question or Issue Only a handful of my saved albums are showing in my library (4 to be exact, out of the hundre...
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No connection chromecast

PlanPremiumCountryNL Device(iPhone 8xsOperating System IOS latest.) My Question or Issue i have a problemi cannot connect to chromecast via spotify while netflix has no problems.(new version bug?) - i reinstalled spotify- i rebooted my tel.-i reboote...

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  • Plan Premium Country NL   Device (iPhone 8xs Operating System IOS latest.)   My Question or Issue   i have a problem i cannot connect to chromecast via spotify while netfli...
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[Playlists] App Adds Music

Recently, the app added music into ALL of my playlists without my consent, and I can’t remove them. Not only that, but I can’t tell it not to ply them. This feels intrusive and not ok, and makes me want to only use Apple Music as my music source inst...

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  • Recently, the app added music into ALL of my playlists without my consent, and I can’t remove them. Not only that, but I can’t tell it not to ply them. This feels intrusive and not ok, and makes me w...
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Ads Volume too loud on apple device

PlanFreeCountryTaiwan DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or IssueBeing using Spotify for years, especially when I commute between places and work out. However, the volume of Ads between songs are much louder than songs which is quit...

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  • Plan Free Country Taiwan   Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 13.5.1   My Question or Issue Being using Spotify for years, especially when I commute between places and work out...
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