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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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Album songs not showing up

PlanFreeCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueUsually, when I click on an album / artists overview of songs, more songs pop up and I’m able to scroll through them. That feature is now gone. But, for playlists, I can still do su...

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Plan Free Country UK Device iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue Usually, when I click on an album / artists overview of songs, more songs pop up and I’m able to scro...

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Volume is way too low

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 6s, All Alexa Devices, Car Stereo)Operating System(iOS latest) My Question or IssueThe volume level has decreased to the point of not being able to listen to music on the tube anymore.Alexa devices have to be on 60/7...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 6s, All Alexa Devices, Car Stereo) Operating System (iOS latest)   My Question or Issue The volume level has decreased to the point of not being ...

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How do I register for Spotify premium with a 17 digit card

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI can’t enrol for Spotify premium because I have a 17 Digit credit card and the sign up only ...

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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 I can’t...

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Can't select a song while playing on another device

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceMacbook Pro 2015, iPhone XR Operating System(iOS 13, MacOS Mojave) Spotify MacOS: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fcSpotify iOS: 8.5.66.762 My Question or IssueCan't select a song if music is playing on another device. Playing music on ...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Macbook Pro 2015, iPhone XR   Operating System (iOS 13, MacOS Mojave)   Spotify MacOS: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc Spotify iOS: 8.5.66.762 &nbsp...

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iPhone+Spotify+my car always results in fast, skipping

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice(iPhone XROperating SystemMost recent My Question or IssueWhen my iPhone is attached to my car via Bluetooth, Spotify always has problems. It sounds like fast forward/skipping and it continues even if I delete/reinstall the ...

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Plan Premium Country US Device (iPhone XR Operating System Most recent    My Question or Issue When my iPhone is attached to my car via Bluetooth, Spotify always has problems. It ...

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Only SOME local files will transfer to my iPhone.

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone XRMacBook Pro 13-inchOperating SystemiOS 13.5.1macOS Catalina 10.15.4 My Question or IssueI've been trying to transfer local files from my MacBook to my iPhone. All my local files play fine on my Mac....

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  Plan Free/Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone XR MacBook Pro 13-inch Operating System iOS 13.5.1 macOS Catalina 10.15.4   My Question or Issue I've been trying to tr...

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Repeat play and repeat track button missing from iOS after update

iOS on iPhonepremium subscription My Question or Issuesince the last update the repeat track and repeat playlist button are no longer available. If they have been moved then please help me find the new location

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iOS on iPhone premium subscription     My Question or Issue since the last update the repeat track and repeat playlist button are no longer available.  If they have been moved the...

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Can't choose a playlist picture [mobile]

Hi, I recently just signed up for the Family Premium plan and was told that I can change the picture for my playlist. When I went to go try to change the playlist picture, there was no option. I click on "edit playlist" and the only thing I can chang...

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Hi,   I recently just signed up for the Family Premium plan and was told that I can change the picture for my playlist. When I went to go try to change the playlist picture, there was no option...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Can no longer see features from an artist

I used to be able to go to an artists page and see the songs they are featured one with the featured tab. Now it’s gone on their page with the recent update and now I can’t see any of their features. Only their albums, singles, and playlists. PlanPre...

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I used to be able to go to an artists page and see the songs they are featured one with the featured tab. Now it’s gone on their page with the recent update and now I can’t see any of their features....

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Spotify keeps "resetting" or forgetting my recently played

I used to be able to listen to a playlist on my Spotify app, and then continue listening to it the next day. Recently it seems as if Spotify will "forget" withtin a couple of hours, and I have to start the playlist from the start, instead being able ...

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I used to be able to listen to a playlist on my Spotify app, and then continue listening to it the next day. Recently it seems as if Spotify will "forget" withtin a couple of hours, and I have to sta...

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Superuser Contribution How can i sync my local files from my iPhone to my Mac

PlanPremiumCountryU.S Device(iPhone XR, Macbook Pro Mid 2014)Operating System(iOS 14, MacOS Catalina) My Question or IssueHi! So i had recently upgraded my Macbook and when i did not all of my local files were transferred. I can go to a playlist on m...

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Plan Premium Country U.S   Device (iPhone XR, Macbook Pro Mid 2014) Operating System (iOS 14, MacOS Catalina)   My Question or Issue Hi! So i had recently upgraded my Macbook and...

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Can’t view/listen to music

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issuewhen I click to view a list of songs under an artist, nothing happens. I’ve restarted, update...

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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 when I ...

Emilia_8

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Opening Albums

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceiPhone My Question or IssueI used to be able to open albums by pressing on the area where the songs that are apart of the album are listed. Now, when i press it, the text just blinks. Someone please tell me why because I’m so ...

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Plan Free Country USA Device iPhone    My Question or Issue I used to be able to open albums by pressing on the area where the songs that are apart of the album are listed. Now, w...

Emilia_8

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Searching/Opening Albums

When I search for albums or artists I cannot open the “playlist” of their own songs/similar songs. I can only open it if I search for a specific song. PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or Issue

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When I search for albums or artists I cannot open the “playlist” of their own songs/similar songs. I can only open it if I search for a specific song.  Plan Free Country United States Devic...

Emilia_8

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iPad Spotify – Blank Now Playing screen

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceiPad Mini (2nd Gen)Operating SystemiOS 12.4.6 IssueBug occurs randomly and started happening after the latest update. Only fix is force close app and reopen.

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Plan Premium Country Philippines Device iPad Mini (2nd Gen) Operating System iOS 12.4.6   Issue Bug occurs randomly and started happening after the latest update. Only fix is force clo...

Billy-J

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Spotify Group Session Code will not scan in Green/Red Colorblind Mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceIphone Xs and Xs MaxOperating System(OS 13 When an iphone is set to use the Green/Red Colorblind filter, other phones can't scan the Spotify code to enter a group session.

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Plan Premium Country US Device Iphone Xs and Xs Max Operating System (OS 13   When an iphone is set to use the Green/Red Colorblind filter,  other phones can't scan the Spotify&nbs...

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Home screen taken over by podcast recommendations

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 13.5.1Question or IssueHow do I get the Home screen to go back to making music recommendations? Over the last two weeks, the customizations/recommendations completely flipped to podcasts. I'd much...

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 13.5.1 Question or Issue How do I get the Home screen to go back to making music recommendations? Over the last two weeks, the cu...

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Lyrics not working

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or IssueI updated the app and restarted the device several times. I even tried to unnistall and logged out, however it doesn't work for me. It doesn't appear on the desktop ...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13.5.1   My Question or Issue I updated the app and restarted the device several times. I even tried to unnistall and l...

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Playback pauses on all other devices as soon as iPhone app is open

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 11 Pro, Windows 10, MacOS 10.15,Sonos, Apple CarPlayMy Question or IssueWhen playing music from any of my device (including CarPlay), if the iOS app is running on my phone (even if in background), the playback pau...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 11 Pro, Windows 10, MacOS 10.15,Sonos, Apple CarPlay My Question or Issue When playing music from any of my device (including CarPlay), if the iOS app...

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