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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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Solved!! Adding Songs to a Playlist

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssuePreviously on the Spotify free mobile version, when you wanted to add a song from a specific artist to a playlist, you would search that artist, click on the list of their songs “and...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country United States Operating System iOS    My Question or Issue Previously on the Spotify free mobile version, when you wanted to add a song from a specific artist to a...
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Lyric problem!!!!

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 8My Question or IssueI don’t have access to the lyric feature and I don’t know why! I’ve upgraded my phone and account like a thousand times and still doesn’t work:(. This is very frustrating because I’ve always wanted...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 8 My Question or Issue I don’t have access to the lyric feature and I don’t know why! I’ve upgraded my phone and account like a thousand times and sti...
  • Billy-J
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Solved!! “somethine went wrong”when using beta applewatch

PlanPremiumCountryChinaDevice(iPhone 11 Pro)（Apple Watch 6）Operating System(iOS 14.1)（AWOS 7.0.2）Hi，When I chosen play on "BETA Apple Watch ", the following screen always come out. *reboot the Apple watch*reinstall the Spotify app* turn on "WLAN & Ce...

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  • Plan Premium Country China Device (iPhone 11 Pro)（Apple Watch 6） Operating System (iOS 14.1)（AWOS 7.0.2） Hi， When I chosen play on "BETA Apple Watch ", the following screen always come out...
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Apple Watch beta App

Hi,I'm using Apple Watch Spotify App under beta version. When I go cellular (with no iPhone nearby) my Spotify library becomes shorter. I mean, there ara less Artists, Albums... than in my iPhone. May you know how to solve it?

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  • Hi, I'm using Apple Watch Spotify App under beta version. When I go cellular (with no iPhone nearby) my Spotify library becomes shorter. I mean, there ara less Artists, Albums... than in my iPhone. ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Dark screen when using Apple TV to synch music to my Hi-Fi

After synchronizing my device (doesn‘t matter iPad or iPhone, iOS 13 or 14) to my Apple TV - because this one is connected with my Hi-Fi - Spotify is only be displayed at the TV screen, the iPad or iPhone screen is dark. Even by ending synchronizatio...

  • Visitor
  • After synchronizing my device (doesn‘t matter iPad or iPhone, iOS 13 or 14) to my Apple TV - because this one is connected with my Hi-Fi - Spotify is only be displayed at the TV screen, the iPad or i...
  • Alex
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution **bleep**: SongShift

one question Spotify: Why do you care so little about your customers and their needs ?

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  • one question Spotify: Why do you care so little about your customers and their needs ?
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Superuser Contribution Cant control spotify via ipod (iphone)to car head unit

PlanPremiumCountryIndonesiaDeviceIphone XOperating System(iOS 14) My Question or IssueI have trouble playing the song on spotify on my car head unit. I can play the Spotify song in my car but I have trouble doing the next song or control the song in ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Indonesia Device Iphone X Operating System (iOS 14)   My Question or Issue I have trouble playing the song on spotify on my car head unit. I can play the Spotify s...
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Superuser Contribution Volume mishandling on apple watch presents hearing hazards

PlanPremium CountryUSA DeviceApple Watch Series 5 + iPhone Operating SystemWatchOS 6.1.1 (17S449) + iOS 13.3 (17C54) My Question or IssueThe incidents happened to me twice, which should be reproduced by the following steps:1. Pair phone with Bluetoot...

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  • Plan Premium   Country USA   Device Apple Watch Series 5 + iPhone   Operating System WatchOS 6.1.1 (17S449) + iOS 13.3 (17C54)   My Question or Issue The incidents ha...
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Spotify removing the Recently Played section in an October 2020 app update?

Most of what and how I listen to music using Spotify is based off of the Recently Played section of the app. Once I find some albums to listen to, I’ll rotate listening to all the different albums in my Recently Played section. I was wondering if any...

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  • Most of what and how I listen to music using Spotify is based off of the Recently Played section of the app. Once I find some albums to listen to, I’ll rotate listening to all the different albums in...
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Superuser Contribution Infinite Skip Problem

Hi everyone, I am having problems with skipping. I use an iphone 6 (iOS 10.3.2), free user and when I try to press play on playlists, it skips infinitely until it reaches the capacity per day of free skips, then displaying the image ''You discovered ...

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  • Hi everyone, I am having problems with skipping. I use an iphone 6 (iOS 10.3.2), free user and when I try to press play on playlists, it skips infinitely until it reaches the capacity per day of free...
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Superuser Contribution Last song played not remembered

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12IssueSeveral versions ago, the Spotify app stopped remembering the last song played in a playlist that I haven't finished listening to. The app just returns to the home screen the next time I s...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12 Issue Several versions  ago, the Spotify app stopped remembering the last song played in a playlist that I haven't finis...
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New Design?

Hello everyone, did Spotify release a new design of the minimized Player for iOS?My wifes Account seems to have the new design- but mine the old one. (See the Screenshots). can someone confirm? best regards

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  • Hello everyone,   did Spotify release a new design of the minimized Player for iOS? My wifes Account seems to have the new design- but mine the old one. (See the Screenshots).   can ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Russia Discover Weekly broken since launch

I've been trying Spotify since launch in Russia in July. The suggestions are complete garbage 99% of the time. I've imported my playlists from iTunes. Even went through and liked songs individually. But ever since launch every Discovery Weekly was ho...

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  • I've been trying Spotify since launch in Russia in July. The suggestions are complete garbage 99% of the time.   I've imported my playlists from iTunes. Even went through and liked songs indiv...
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Superuser Contribution Won’t let me log on via the app

PlanPremium (trial - not expired yet, I checked )CountryAustraliaDevice(iPhone XR)Operating SystemiOS 14.01 My Question or IssueCannot log in via app. Says, “something went wrong”.Also cannot log on without password - when I try to get link to do tha...

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  • Plan Premium (trial - not expired yet, I checked ) Country Australia Device (iPhone XR) Operating System iOS 14.01   My Question or Issue Cannot log in via app. Says, “something went w...
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Superuser Contribution Hide recommended songs on personal playlists

Plan: PremiumCountry: US Device: iphone xsOperating System: ios13 My Question or Issue:Why tf can't I hide the recommended songs on my iphone anymore? IDK why Spotify continues to use the recommended songs feature, I hate it and so does everyone I kn...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: US   Device: iphone xs Operating System: ios13   My Question or Issue: Why tf can't I hide the recommended songs on my iphone anymore? IDK why Spotify con...
  • Mario
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Superuser Contribution I have a weird question that people may have noticed

This is a weird question, but how come Spotify Web Player has more access to things than Spotify for iPhone 6?For example, I can switch the order of my songs and choose certain songs to play and can actually copy paste the playlist but on my phone, I...

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  • This is a weird question, but how come Spotify Web Player has more access to things than Spotify for iPhone 6? For example, I can switch the order of my songs and choose certain songs to play and ca...
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Superuser Contribution Tracks not playing unless in liked

Songs will often not play when selected from search or within albums even if they are downloaded. Songs will usually play once they are added to liked. I have reinstalled the app multiple times and erased all of my downloads. I continue to have the s...

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  • Songs will often not play when selected from search or within albums even if they are downloaded. Songs will usually play once they are added to liked. I have reinstalled the app multiple times and e...
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Superuser Contribution How do I add to my queue in the most recent version?

I’ve been desperately searching to find out where my add to queue button is and I can’t find it. I’ve tried the 3 dots in the top right corner and consulted many online forums to see if anyone else is having this problem. I also can’t find the repeat...

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  • I’ve been desperately searching to find out where my add to queue button is and I can’t find it. I’ve tried the 3 dots in the top right corner and consulted many online forums to see if anyone else i...
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Superuser Contribution Playlists only play one song

Plan: PremiumCountry: United StatesDevice: iPhone 7Operating System: iOS 13.6.1 My Question or IssueFor the past few weeks, whenever I have tried to play one of my playlists, Spotify will play only one song from the playlist before reverting back to ...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: United States Device: iPhone 7 Operating System: iOS 13.6.1   My Question or Issue For the past few weeks, whenever I have tried to play one of my playlists, Spotify...
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Superuser Contribution CarPlay and Downloaded albums and playlists

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueLet's talk about safety. I used to listen to music with CarPlay while driving. Spotify does not display an icon to downloaded albums or playlists on the touchscreen. So,...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue Let's talk about safety. I used to listen to music with CarPlay while driving. Spotify does n...
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