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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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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 Glitchy scrolling when adding song to playlists

Plan/PremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone 15 Operating System My Question or IssueWhen I go to add a song to playlist on the app my screen glitches through all my playlists when I try to scroll through them. It doesn’t scroll cleanly so I can’t add songs ...

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Plan /Premium Country USA  Device (iPhone 15  Operating System     My Question or Issue When I go to add a song to playlist on the app my screen glitches through all my ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Regarding the Mix interface on iOS - Waveform colour...

13 Pro Max12 Pro Max:I’m having an issue with the waveform display. Both of my phones are running iOS 26.3.1, but the iPhone 12 Pro Max shows a coloured waveform while the iPhone 13 Pro Max only shows it in grey.I’ve already tried every accessibility...

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13 Pro Max 12 Pro Max: I’m having an issue with the waveform display. Both of my phones are running iOS 26.3.1, but the iPhone 12 Pro Max shows a coloured waveform while the iPhone 13 Pro Max only ...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify disconnects from bluetooth when open and changes playlists

PlanPremiumOperating System(Iphone 16 running ios 18.4.1vehicle mitsubishi L200 2017My Question or IssueThis issue has been ongoing for maybe 8 months had car for 4/5 years and never used to happen when using spotify via Bluetooth if app is left open...

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  Plan Premium Operating System (Iphone 16 running ios 18.4.1 vehicle mitsubishi L200 2017 My Question or Issue This issue has been ongoing for maybe 8 months   had car for 4/5 y...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playing after 1 second when connected to bluetooth speaker

Hey,so I encountered this issue, when I have my bluetooth speaker connected to my phone (iPhone 12 mini, but it happened on my iPhone 7 too) and try to play anything, it always just stops after a second. If I just disconnect a speaker and play it wit...

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Hey, so I encountered this issue, when I have my bluetooth speaker connected to my phone (iPhone 12 mini, but it happened on my iPhone 7 too) and try to play anything, it always just stops after a s...

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How to disable videos on homepage,specifically Videos from your top artist

How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you don't click on them. Even if you turn off canvas they...

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How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you do...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Messages

Spotify messages doesnt show on my devices. It has never appeared on my account and I want to use the feature.PlanPremium CountryPakistan DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 26.4.2 My Question or IssueNo spotify messages

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Spotify messages doesnt show on my devices. It has never appeared on my account and I want to use the feature. Plan Premium  Country Pakistan  Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System ...

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Superuser Contribution “Something went wrong” error on the home screen.

Suddenly, which I click the home button in the Spotify app, I can see the home screen for a brief second and then get the “something went wrong” error. Pressing the TRY AGAIN button does nothing. I’ve restarted my phone/the app several times to no ef...

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Suddenly, which I click the home button in the Spotify app, I can see the home screen for a brief second and then get the “something went wrong” error. Pressing the TRY AGAIN button does nothing. I’v...

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Superuser Contribution New ipad “experience” is horrible.

PlanPremium CountryNZDeviceiPad Operating System17.5 My Question or IssueFirst you send me emails threatening to cut me off from my account if I don’t upgrade your app. Then I upgrade and get this horrible new version that you expect me to beta test ...

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Plan Premium  Country NZ Device iPad  Operating System 17.5   My Question or Issue First you send me emails threatening to cut me off from my account if I don’t upgrade your ...

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Superuser Contribution Cant listen to music without premium

PlanFreeCountryCaribbean NetherlandsDeviceiPhone 13Operating System(iOS 18.5)My Question or IssueI recently canceled my spotify subscription because I got a free trial for apple music. When I came back to save an album (now using spotify free) I was ...

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  Plan Free Country Caribbean Netherlands Device iPhone 13 Operating System (iOS 18.5) My Question or Issue I recently canceled my spotify subscription because I got a free trial for a...

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Solved!! iOS app crashing when viewing listening stats.

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDevice9th Generation iPadOperating SystemiOS 18.7.8 My Question or IssueHello.I check my listening stats frequently, as I find them interesting to look at and go through. However, within the past 2 days, I have experienced som...

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Plan Free Country Australia Device 9th Generation iPad Operating System iOS 18.7.8   My Question or Issue Hello. I check my listening stats frequently, as I find them interesting to l...

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Superuser Contribution Mix Feature Forgets Custom Transitions, Effects & EQ Settings

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 14 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 18.4 My Question or IssueWhen using the Mix feature after customizing a playlist with transitions, effects and EQ settings, the app sometimes forgets those customizations entirely.The...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System iOS 18.4   My Question or Issue When using the Mix feature after customizing a playlist with transitions, effects ...

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Superuser Contribution Ford Fiesta skipping tracks constantly via USB

I know this has been asked previously but I can't seem to find a definitive answer that actually resolves this... When connected via USB (no bluetooth) on my 2012 Ford Fiesta, the app will constantly skip tracks after less than a second and keep doin...

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I know this has been asked previously but I can't seem to find a definitive answer that actually resolves this...     When connected via USB (no bluetooth) on my 2012 Ford Fiesta, the ap...

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Superuser Contribution Playlists invisible on iPhone and iPod

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 keep all of my music organized as playlists, which I have organized by artist and album in ...

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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 keep ...

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Premium user getting ads

Plan/PremiumCountryUSDeviceIPhone 14 Pro MaxOperating SystemIOS 26.4.2 My Question or IssueI saw this issue was happening in march but has been closed. I’m getting ads with paid account. I’ve deleted and reinstalled, I’ve logged back in, etc Every te...

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Plan /Premium Country US Device IPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System IOS 26.4.2   My Question or Issue I saw this issue was happening in march but has been closed. I’m getting ads w...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app on family set up apple watch

I got my daughter an apple watch 7 with cell service. It looks like as of a few days ago, I should have the ability to add the app to her watch so she can play music from there directly without a phone. It still won't let me download it on her watch....

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I got my daughter an apple watch 7 with cell service. It looks like as of a few days ago, I should have the ability to add the app to her watch so she can play music from there directly without a pho...

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Superuser Contribution Everything is just loading.

PlanPremium Family CountryPhilippines Device(iPhone 15) Operating System(iOS 18.7.1) My Question or IssueLast night, I noticed that all the songs I’ve been listening to kept stopping after 10 seconds. The player indicates that it’s still playing but ...

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Plan Premium Family   Country Philippines   Device (iPhone 15)   Operating System (iOS 18.7.1)   My Question or Issue Last night, I noticed that all the songs I’ve be...

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Superuser Contribution Local Files

Local files is a jumbled mess. There’s no organization outside of playlists, which also lack organization (a separate issue), not to mention it’s fundamentally broken. Even after taking all steps to ensure that local files work properly, after adding...

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Local files is a jumbled mess. There’s no organization outside of playlists, which also lack organization (a separate issue), not to mention it’s fundamentally broken. Even after taking all steps to ...

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Superuser Contribution Playlist and album preview has gone

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone SE 3rd GenOperating SystemiOS 26.3.1 (23D8133) My Question or IssueThe option to preview any playlist or album has completely vanished. Not sure if this a bug or has been removed.

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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone SE 3rd Gen Operating System iOS 26.3.1 (23D8133)    My Question or Issue The option to preview any playlist or album has completely vanis...

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Superuser Contribution online or downloaded songs not playing

iPhone 12 MiniiOS Version 17.3.1Spotify 8.9.16.556Premium accountAustraliaDirect on iPhone or use via Car Play, Online or Airplane mode using downloaded songs, all combinations yield same results. Will not play any selected songs, from search or down...

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iPhone 12 Mini iOS Version 17.3.1 Spotify 8.9.16.556 Premium account Australia Direct on iPhone or use via Car Play, Online or Airplane mode using downloaded songs, all combinations yield ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 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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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 Sp...

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