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Solved!! Spotify randomly stops music

Hi! So I just recently started having this problem. I use an iOS device with a free plan and I was listening to music when after a few songs, the music would stop and I would need to go back in to Spotify and restart my playlist. I tried deleting the...

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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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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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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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Superuser Contribution Cant change playlist cover

The new feature to change playlist cover on iOS-devices is not working for me. You?(iPhone 11)

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The new feature to change playlist cover on iOS-devices is not working for me. You?(iPhone 11) 

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Superuser Contribution Name Order does not hold

We are a Premium subscriber and have an issue. Specifically, name order. Here's what happens - we log in, access the "Filter" screen, and set our playlist list to sort by NAME (this is confirmed by the green checkmark in the "Name" selection field). ...

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We are a Premium subscriber and have an issue.  Specifically, name order.  Here's what happens - we log in, access the "Filter" screen, and set our playlist list to sort by NAME (this is co...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution Lyrics not working properly

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueEvery time I try to use the app’s lyrics feature, I scroll up the “Lyrics” bar at the bottom and it works for at least 20 seconds (sometimes it’s more than that), unt...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue Every time I try to use the app’s lyrics feature, I scroll up the “Lyrics” bar at the bott...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution random plag bug

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have a problem with random playing, when I click the button to make random albums play on the ar...

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Plan 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 have a pro...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can’t play any artist

I am unable to play any artists on Spotify ( it shows the 3 lines saying it’s playing on the main page but no music bar pops up) but I can play my daily mixes or personal playlist but nothing else I have tried everything on the Spotify help page the ...

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I am unable to play any artists on Spotify ( it shows the 3 lines saying it’s playing on the main page but no music bar pops up) but I can play my daily mixes or personal playlist but nothing else I ...

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Superuser Contribution shuffle not working

DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or Issueshuffle isn't working when I try to shuffle album, or artists. It only works when i shuffle playlists. Whenever i do shuffle albums it plays one song but doesn't play the next song the queue ...

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Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue shuffle isn't working when I try to shuffle album, or artists. It only works when i shuffle playlists. Whenever i do shuff...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not playing music on iPhone when pressing play/not showing on Lock Screen.

My Question or Issueon my iPhone 12 pro max, Spotify won’t play when hitting the play button. I also have no Lock Screen widget to play or pause. The app does not even say a song is playing. Deleting and reinstalling helps until I close the app then ...

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My Question or Issue on my iPhone 12 pro max, Spotify won’t play when hitting the play button. I also have no Lock Screen widget to play or pause. The app does not even say a song is playing. Deleti...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Podcast can't be played or downloaded

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceiPhone XS / MacBook Pro 2020Operating Systemlatest iOS or MacOS version My Question or IssueHey there, since yesterday I am not able to play or download podcasts even though I have tried the following:Logging out and i...

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Plan Premium Country Germany   Device iPhone XS / MacBook Pro 2020 Operating System latest iOS or MacOS version   My Question or Issue Hey there, since yesterday I am not able to...

Jeremy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution App Crashing

PlanFreeCountryAmericaDeviceiPhone 6+ My Question or IssueThe problem that I have is, every three quarters of every song or about every one eighth of every podcast my app crashes. This has been a problem for a while for me. Also, just a suggestion, I...

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Plan Free Country America Device iPhone 6+   My Question or Issue The problem that I have is, every three quarters of every song or about every one eighth of every podcast my app crashes...

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[iOS][Other] Lyrics feature not available on Iphone

Have spotify Family premium from Switzerland on Iphone 8, latest updates installed. My spotify never shows lyrics below the songs. A friend of mine has the same phone and paid account as well but has access to lyrics. Any idea why?

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Have spotify Family premium from Switzerland on Iphone 8, latest updates installed. My spotify never shows lyrics below the songs. A friend of mine has the same phone and paid account as well but has...

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Locals Files wont show up on Iphone.

PlanFamily PremiumCountryPolandDeviceIphone XOperating SystemIOS 14.2 I tried today to have some songs on spotify that wasnt added it perfectly work to moment when im trying to download them on my iphone. I tried litteraly everythink and it's still n...

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Plan Family Premium Country Poland Device Iphone X Operating System IOS 14.2   I tried today to have some songs on spotify that wasnt added it perfectly work to moment when im trying to...

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Superuser Contribution CarPlay constantly crashing

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 14.2.1Spotify 8.5.86.739 I've recently moved from Apple Music to Spotify but think I'm going to have to move back. Carplay is constanly crashing since installing the Spotify app. I have tried...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 14.2.1 Spotify 8.5.86.739   I've recently moved from Apple Music to Spotify but think I'm going to have to move back.&...

CarlosE

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Superuser Contribution Extremely slow when scrolling

My Question or Issue Recently my spotify app has become incredibly slow when scrolling through my playlist, so much that it doesn’t even respond to the scrolling by the time i’m halfway through. I’m on iOS 14.2 (iPhone 11) and i’ve tried restarting m...

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My Question or Issue  Recently my spotify app has become incredibly slow when scrolling through my playlist, so much that it doesn’t even respond to the scrolling by the time i’m halfway throug...

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Superuser Contribution App crashes every day while playing a song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueEvery day for the past month, Spotify has crashed while playing a song. When I start Spotify again it starts playing the same song from the beginning. If I have my ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 14.2    My Question or Issue Every day for the past month, Spotify has crashed while playing a song. When I sta...

Jeremy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify connect Denon AVR missing in iOS

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 14.2, Spotify 8.5.86.739 My Question or IssueiPhone cannot connect to my Denon AVR anymore. Android phone can still connect and play music.spotify connect is a very important feature. Do you ...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 14.2, Spotify 8.5.86.739   My Question or Issue iPhone cannot connect to my Denon AVR anymore.  Android phone ca...

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Superuser Contribution Not right now?

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 7+Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueLast time i stated my problems with the on going issues with Spotify crashing constantly and draining the energy down in less then an hour now since some weeks have ...

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  Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 7+ Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue Last time i stated my problems with the on going issues with Spotify crashing con...

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[iOS][Playlists] ITunes bought local files do not show album cover art on IPhone

I have been a fan of Spotify for years. The only thing that always bugged me was the horrible way of adding local files to your Spotify playlists. Every time I buy songs from ITunes and want to add them as a local file, the album cover art is not sho...

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I have been a fan of Spotify for years. The only thing that always bugged me was the horrible way of adding local files to your Spotify playlists. Every time I buy songs from ITunes and want to add t...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify randomly pausing on Iphone XR

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiphone XROperating System13.1.3 My Question or IssueI have had spotify premium for a couple years now, never had any issues. Recently upgraded to Iphone XR from iphone 6S. Spotify is randomly pausing now and driving me crazy...

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  Plan Premium Country US Device iphone XR Operating System 13.1.3   My Question or Issue I have had spotify premium for a couple years now, never had any issues. Recently upgrad...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playlist stops after first song

Hey! I have Spotify installed on two aging apple products, an iPad mini 1st (iOS 9.3.5) and an iPhone 5 (iOS 10.3.3). If I start a playlist on any of those the music will stop after the very first song, the next one does not start automatically unles...

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Hey! I have Spotify installed on two aging apple products, an iPad mini 1st (iOS 9.3.5) and an iPhone 5 (iOS 10.3.3). If I start a playlist on any of those the music will stop after the very first so...

CarlosE

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Superuser Contribution Siri doesn't work out when asking "Play"

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceiPhone SE (2020)Operating System(iOS 14.2)My Question or Issue Hi, I'm a Premium Spotify user from Taiwan. I always ask Siri "Hey Siri, play", and it will start playing randomly on Spotify.But it's not working anymore af...

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Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device iPhone SE (2020) Operating System (iOS 14.2) My Question or Issue   Hi, I'm a Premium Spotify user from Taiwan.   I always ask Siri "Hey Siri,...

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