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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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Spotify Connect volume broken on iOS

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 15 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueSpotify connect volume control is broken when using hardware volume buttons. It used to work, then it became intermittent, working at first and after a few minutes ...

  • Gig Goer
  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 15 Pro Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue Spotify connect volume control is broken when using hardware volume buttons. It used to ...
  • roycomputer
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Superuser Contribution No Spotify canvas in android tablet

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceGalaxy Tab S6 LiteOperating SystemAndroidMy Question or IssueHi, I have been made aware that in a few people's android tablet, the spotify canvas function is working whereas in mine it is not... I've tried and I can't find t...

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  • Plan Free Country India Device Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Operating System Android My Question or Issue Hi, I have been made aware that in a few people's android tablet, the spotify canvas function ...
  • Gseguierjc
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Bizarre issue with two almost identical accounts being created upon the release of my song.

So sorry if this is the wrong place for this! I am aware this forum is mostly for Spotify listeners than artists but I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I create music, particularly modern classical music. (This is not an ad obviously) Upon the...

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  • So sorry if this is the wrong place for this! I am aware this forum is mostly for Spotify listeners than artists but I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I create music, particularly modern clas...
  • osornios
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Any way to revert to the old Spotify UI (IOS)?

PlanPremium Operating SystemiOS My Question or Issue Is there any way I can restore the Spotify IOS app to the old/previous UI? The new/current UI makes navigating the library unnecessarily difficult, and the old version was much better for both musi...

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  • Plan Premium   Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue   Is there any way I can restore the Spotify IOS app to the old/previous UI? The new/current UI makes navigating the ...
  • wa-m4eq_qmwm
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Superuser Contribution The "Live events near you" blocks out the song lyrics... how do i fix?

I have seen others have issues where the "about the artist" shows instead of the lyrics as well. I don't have this issue but I cannot find a way to dismiss the "Live event near you" notification and have it show the lyrics for iPhone. I literally hav...

  • Visitor
  • I have seen others have issues where the "about the artist" shows instead of the lyrics as well. I don't have this issue but I cannot find a way to dismiss the "Live event near you" notification and ...
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i want to change my region but spotify isn’t allowing me

i was in the usa but now i moved back to brazil and im trying to change my region but it’s not allowing me, i don’t even have the option of brazil on my settings

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  • i was in the usa but now i moved back to brazil and im trying to change my region but it’s not allowing me, i don’t even have the option of brazil on my settings
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Playlist do not keep when i reopen app

hello everyone,first of all sorry for my english, if i write anything wrong then dont be mad at me.i have an iphone 13 pro and premium account. when i start to play a song that in a playlist everything is fine. When i reopen app the song goes off and...

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  • hello everyone, first of all sorry for my english, if i write anything wrong then dont be mad at me. i have an iphone 13 pro and premium account.   when i start to play a song that in a play...
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Superuser Contribution Continue to play Liked Songs Alphabetically after closing and reopening the app on iPhone

Premium FamilyPremiumUSAiPhone 13 Pro MaxiOS 15.6.1 I play my liked songs alphabetically A-Z. If I close out of the app on my iPhone, when I get back on the app and play music again, it will remember the last song I was playing, and a fairly accurate...

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  • Premium Family Premium USA iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS 15.6.1   I play my liked songs alphabetically A-Z. If I close out of the app on my iPhone, when I get back on the app and play music again,...
  • kylegoodin
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Superuser Contribution Locking phone and increasing volume causes volume to max out.

Hello everyone,I have had this issue for quite a while, now. My phone is an iPhone 12 Pro Max and I use iOS Version 17.5.1.Whenever I have the Spotify app open, and I lock my screen while simultaneously increasing the volume of my device, the volume ...

  • Visitor
  • Hello everyone, I have had this issue for quite a while, now. My phone is an iPhone 12 Pro Max and I use iOS Version 17.5.1. Whenever I have the Spotify app open, and I lock my screen while sim...
  • Susan_GP
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Superuser Contribution Interactive Widget

PlanPremiumCountryCroatiaDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueIs there any way I can get interactive widget for Spotify like Apple Music introduced with new iOS? Even 3rd party apps or something?

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  • Plan Premium Country Croatia Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue Is there any way I can get interactive widget for Spotify like Apple Music introduced with ...
  • Susan_GP
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Solved!! Iphone 15: Discography not complete / Album missing

PlanPremiumCountryGermamy DeviceiPhone 15 My Question or Issue I am using spotify premium since end of December 2023 and since last week I have an issue with the discography. When I look at discographie and press show all, only "singles and EPs" are ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germamy   Device iPhone 15   My Question or Issue   I am using spotify premium since end of December 2023 and since last week I have an issue with the di...
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Lyrics will shrink when switching or replaying the song

Plan: premiumVersion: 8.9.44.362Devices: IPhone 12iOS: 17.5.1Hello everyone,I have been troubled by an issue with my Spotify for a long time.The lyrics always shrink when the song switch or replay, it cannot stay in lyrics mode continuously. It shoul...

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  • Plan: premium Version: 8.9.44.362 Devices: IPhone 12 iOS: 17.5.1 Hello everyone, I have been troubled by an issue with my Spotify for a long time. The lyrics always shrink when the song switc...
  • MateusM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to choose AirPods using Spotify through

PlanPremium CountryItaly DeviceApple Watch Operating SystemwatchOS 7.3.2 My Question or IssueHi, It has been severals weeks since I no longer see my AirPods connected to Apple Watch through Spotify app. Basically, when I try to switch the audio outpu...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Italy   Device Apple Watch   Operating System watchOS 7.3.2   My Question or Issue Hi,   It has been severals weeks since I no longer se...
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Superuser Contribution Playback interrupted when opening other apps since downloading newest ios

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 14Operating System(iOS 17.5 My Question or IssueEver since I updated iOS Friday, whenever I open other apps like games or shopping while I’m playing Spotify, playback stops within a minute. If I go to the controls, it...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone 14 Operating System (iOS 17.5   My Question or Issue Ever since I updated iOS Friday, whenever I open other apps like games or shoppi...
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Superuser Contribution AirPlay stops working after pausing music

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueWhen airplaying to speaker, after pausing music for 30-45 seconds, Spotify will stop playing audio. The music time ticker will still advance, but no audio will play. Steps ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue When airplaying to speaker, after pausing music for 30-45 seconds, Spotify will stop playing aud...
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Superuser Contribution I can't figure out how to import songs

I want to import a song from YouTube to Spotify. I searched up how to do so, but I can't find the Tools button where I should be able to import songs. I'm trying to import the song via my Iphone.

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  • I want to import a song from YouTube to Spotify. I searched up how to do so, but I can't find the Tools button where I should be able to import songs. I'm trying to import the song via my Iphone.
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Deleted Local Files playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 15 pro maxOperating SystemiOS 17.3.1 My Question or IssueI accidentally deleted my Local Files folder/playlist on my phone. I have tried toggling the local files setting on and off, deleting the app fully through the...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 15 pro max Operating System iOS 17.3.1   My Question or Issue I accidentally deleted my Local Files folder/playlist on my phone. I have t...
  • ribezaz
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Superuser Contribution Music stops during track

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemIos Music stops during track playback off playlist.

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Operating System Ios   Music stops during track playback off playlist.   
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Spatial Audio Support

Has anyone heard if / when Spotify plans to support spatial audio on iOS?

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  • Has anyone heard if / when Spotify plans to support spatial audio on iOS? 
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