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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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  • zoabknew
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle and loop not working when connected to car

When I am connected to my car via Bluetooth I can use shuffle or loop. The buttons light up for .2 seconds then revert back. If I leave car mode it does the same thing. If I shuffle a playlist or artist and then connect to my car it unshuffles.

  • Casual Listener
  • When I am connected to my car via Bluetooth I can use shuffle or loop. The buttons light up for .2 seconds then revert back. If I leave car mode it does the same thing. If I shuffle a playlist or art...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing

Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing and the now playing will stay on the Lock Screen so I have to close the app. Happens when I’m connected to Bluetooth and turn off the car. Can’t turn off notifications to get it to stay off my...

  • Casual Listener
  • Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing and the now playing will stay on the Lock Screen so I have to close the app. Happens when I’m connected to Bluetooth and turn off the car. ...
  • MihailY
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How to block videos?

I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.
  • bigd4316
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cant Play Local Files on My Phone

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 11Operating System(iOS 13.6 My Question or IssueHey,I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I downloaded some of them like months ago and added some yesterday but can't play any of them.I tried to reinstall Spo...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS 13.6   My Question or Issue Hey, I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I downloaded some of them like months ag...
  • coldbobt
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    Local files for Spotify Mobile
    Sync issue
    Sync to Phone
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Superuser Contribution Spotify kids offline not available

Hi!I'm a premium subscriber and have downloaded Spotify Kids. I've spent a bit of time trying to find the offline button/toggle anywhere in the app. I'm sure I'm missing something- would love some help on this. I'm in the US and my app is up to date....

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! I'm a premium subscriber and have downloaded Spotify Kids.  I've spent a bit of time trying to find the offline button/toggle anywhere in the app.   I'm sure I'm missing somethin...
  • maria134
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Superuser Contribution my local song files won’t show up

i downloaded some songs and they don’t show up in my library even though the setting is turned on

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  • i downloaded some songs and they don’t show up in my library even though the setting is turned on
  • Yordan
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Solved!! [iOS] Volume Spike When Using Bluetooth Earphones

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueUsing version 8.5.84, I believe this issue only started with this exact version. It occurs when I'm using my bluetooth earphones (Aukey EP-T10) and I pause using e...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue Using version 8.5.84, I believe this issue only started with this exact version. It occ...
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exclude from my music taste button is not showing up?

i have restarted my app, logged out multiple times, updated my app, deleted the app. nothing is making that option appear. i work in a daycare where youtube is restricted on our work ipads so my personal spotify is a must for kids who only calm down ...

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  • i have restarted my app, logged out multiple times, updated my app, deleted the app. nothing is making that option appear. i work in a daycare where youtube is restricted on our work ipads so my pers...
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Superuser Contribution My local files on my phone are not downloading/syncing.

It shows they are downloaded on my desktop and allows me to play the local files on my desktop. But when I add them to my iPhone playlist and download the playlist, it does not allow me to play the songs. They are greyed out and it says they need dow...

  • Visitor
  • It shows they are downloaded on my desktop and allows me to play the local files on my desktop. But when I add them to my iPhone playlist and download the playlist, it does not allow me to play the s...
  • houserockr
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Superuser Contribution "remove from this playlist" not working

When using the "remove from this playlist" function on either MacOS app or the iOS iphone app, the songs won't remove - they just disappear for a half a second and come right back

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  • When using the "remove from this playlist" function on either MacOS app or the iOS iphone app, the songs won't remove - they just disappear for a half a second and come right back
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution "Linking" a new song automatically tries to add it to the same playlist every time

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.0.3 My Question or IssueWhenever I add a song to my liked songs it keeps trying to add it to a playlist I recently added songs to. This is annoying because most of the time I don't want a...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.0.3   My Question or Issue Whenever I add a song to my liked songs it keeps trying to add it to a playlist...
  • Yordan
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Way to see unplayable tracks without scrolling thru playlist?

I'm a premium user and I put all of my songs in one giant playlist with about 3500 songs in it at the moment...I'm much too unorganized to make tons of different playlists! So, I've found that many times after adding some songs to my playlist, they l...

  • Music Fan
  • I'm a premium user and I put all of my songs in one giant playlist with about 3500 songs in it at the moment...I'm much too unorganized to make tons of different playlists! So, I've found that many t...
  • rdegroote
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle keeps reshuffling

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.8 My Question or IssueI’ve been having an issue where when I shuffle a playlist, if I pause for a bit and then come back to the app, and play again, the shuffle order has reshuffled itself...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.8   My Question or Issue I’ve been having an issue where when I shuffle a playlist, if I pause for a bit and then c...
  • EsztiNaomi
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect everywhere

How do I add the everywhere option to my device list? I have 2 Alexa devices and I can play them both separately but there isn’t an option to play everywhere on my device list.

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  • How do I add the everywhere option to my device list? I have 2 Alexa devices and I can play them both separately but there isn’t an option to play everywhere on my device list.  
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Superuser Contribution How to rid a specific ad

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceiPad Air 2015, will soon be replaced with a newer oneOperating SystemiPadOS My Question or Issue There is this one ad that annoys me every ad break when I’m listening to music. Usually, I am fine with ads, but this ad plays so...

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  • Plan Free Country USA Device iPad Air 2015, will soon be replaced with a newer one Operating System iPadOS   My Question or Issue   There is this one ad that annoys me every ad b...
  • xcmaddog
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Superuser Contribution Stream not starting on Amazon Echo Studio anymore

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceAmazon Echo Studio / iPhone 13 My Question or IssueSince a few days I can't stream Spotify on my Amazon Echo Studio. I didn't change anything and on other Echo devices in the same household everything works fine but on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Amazon Echo Studio / iPhone 13   My Question or Issue Since a few days I can't stream Spotify on my Amazon Echo Studio. I didn't change anything and o...
  • AlejaR
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution New Notification Center disappeared

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 Pro Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueHi. A month or so back, Spotify updated to give me the new Notification Center which shows follower activity. I really liked this feature, but today when I opened...

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  •   Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device iPhone 12 Pro  Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue Hi. A month or so back, Spotify updated to give me the new Notification C...
  • Chaseypoo
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Superuser Contribution "Add to playlist" not instantly showing up in menu

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueWhen I click on the three dots next to a song to add it to a playlist, the "add to playlist option usually doesn't instantly show up. If I wait a minute or scroll down...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue When I click on the three dots next to a song to add it to a playlist, the "add to playlist...
  • Kiril
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Superuser Contribution Premium user cannot see premium content

PlanPremiumCountryUK currently in TurkeyDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemIos 17 My Question or IssueI am a member of a premium family plan but cannot see content included in premium. I’ve updated the app.

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  • Plan Premium Country UK currently in Turkey Device iPhone 12 Operating System Ios 17   My Question or Issue I am a member of a premium family plan but cannot see content included in pr...
  • Lyubka
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