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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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  • MattSuda
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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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  • n0hero
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Spotify and the Apple Watch

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceApple Watch Series 4Operating SystemWatch OS 5.2.1 My Question or IssueDear Community, I received my Apple Watch today and was really looking forward to it until I tried Spotify. I does not recognise my Bose Soundsport ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Germany Device Apple Watch Series 4 Operating System Watch OS 5.2.1   My Question or Issue Dear Community,   I received my Apple Watch today and was...
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Solved!! Troubles on iOS 13

Hello! I'm in the Public Beta programme of iOS 13. I usually slide the Now Playing bar instead of tapping on it. But on iOS 13, sliding doesn't work. It's kinda buggy. The only option is to tap on it. I know this is a Beta and this kind of problems a...

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  • Hello!   I'm in the Public Beta programme of iOS 13. I usually slide the Now Playing bar instead of tapping on it. But on iOS 13, sliding doesn't work. It's kinda buggy. The only option is t...
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Spotify Connect - iOS - Bug

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone XS, iPadOperating SystemiOS 12.3.1 My Question or Issue Hello,I have been using Spotify for a week and it's fabulous! I did however notice a bug with the software when using Spotify Connect. I listen to music via a HT...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone XS, iPad Operating System iOS 12.3.1   My Question or Issue   Hello, I have been using Spotify for a week and it's fabulous! I did however ...
  • MattSuda
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Paid for premium and getting no benefits

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi there! My issue was that I just paid for premium but you will not allow me to listen off-l...

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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 Hi ther...
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Unavailable song

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question there is a song that is unavailable for me on an album that is available, and I wonder why?

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question  there is a song...
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Can’t delete albums from recently played

When the last update was installed i forgived the new awkward design but what i cant forgive is that you can’t delete albums or songs of recently played (at least to my knowledge). I use recently played to remember albums that i want to listen to and...

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  • When the last update was installed i forgived the new awkward design but what i cant forgive is that you can’t delete albums or songs of recently played (at least to my knowledge). I use recently pla...
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This forum is useless

Spotify, you only answer the simple questions or those that have a documented “fix”. Not one answer yet about the update that 99% of people hate. Where is the public statement saying “hey, we hear you. We are working to improve the app with your inpu...

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  • Spotify, you  only answer the simple questions or those that have a documented “fix”. Not one answer yet about the update that 99% of people hate. Where is the public statement saying “hey, we h...
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Solved!! Stranger listening through Spotify Connect?

Hi y’all, Details upfront:Plan: PremiumCountry: US Device: iPhone XSOperating System: iOS 10 My Question or Issue:I don’t know how, but in the last couple weeks I’ve noticed random songs I didn’t add pop up when I shuffle through my library and some ...

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  • Hi y’all,   Details upfront: Plan: Premium Country: US   Device: iPhone XS Operating System: iOS 10   My Question or Issue: I don’t know how, but in the last c...
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How play all my songs in shuffle mode

Plan: PremiumCountry: Brazil Device(iPhone X)Operating System(iOS 12.3.1) How can I play all my songs or artists in shuffle mode? I can't find a way to see all my songs listed as we had at previous versions

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  • Plan: Premium Country: Brazil   Device (iPhone X) Operating System (iOS 12.3.1)   How can I play all my songs or artists in shuffle mode? I can't find a way to see all my songs...
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Car play issues

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceIphone XS Max Operating system: 12.3.1 My Question or Issue when I am using Apple car play in my 2019 civic, when I go to play a song in my library. It doesn’t play the song I selected it plays a random song in my library. Is...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Iphone XS Max  Operating system: 12.3.1    My Question or Issue   when I am using Apple car play in my 2019 civic, when I go to play...
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Not playing the order of a playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueI have a playing order by artist. It’s playing by artist, but the queue isn’t the same as the playlist.

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue I have a playing order by artist. It’s playing by artist, but the queue isn’t the same as the pl...
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IPOD NANO issues , spotify do not rec it

I know this question been asked already, but the lates answer I found was 2016, so perhaps was some changes. When I connect iPod via USB to my Lenovo notebook, Spotify does not recognize it. Any ideas of what to do? tnx a lot

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  • I know this question been asked already, but the lates answer I found was 2016, so perhaps was some changes. When I connect iPod via  USB to my Lenovo notebook, Spotify does not recognize it. An...
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Enough. Good bye

After 4+ years of perseverance, I am finally done, finished, frustrated, exhausted with Spotify and their garbage app and 'Premium' service:First and foremost, my objective in paying for Premium is to have my music offline (in the office, car and whi...

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  • After 4+ years of perseverance, I am finally done, finished, frustrated, exhausted with Spotify and their garbage app and 'Premium' service: First and foremost, my objective in paying for Premium is...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution problems with GM infotainment system

The spotiy app in my GM truck doesnt work unless I disconnect my phone from bluetooth then the spotify app works but then I cant take or place calls through the trucks bluetooth feature. I have deleted and re installed both apps twice and it hasnt fi...

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  •   The spotiy app in my GM truck doesnt work unless I disconnect my phone from bluetooth then the spotify app works but then I cant take or place calls through the trucks bluetooth feature. I ha...
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Filters in « liked songs »

My Question or IssueHow can I listen to downloaded songs only while offline on the mobile? The filter doesn’t exist. It needs to be added to the « liked songs » folder ASAP!

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  • My Question or Issue How can I listen to downloaded songs only while offline on the mobile? The filter doesn’t exist. It needs to be added to the « liked songs » folder ASAP! 
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Spotify Voice

I am a Spotify user in the US. I have an iPhone XS. I have never been able to use Spotify Voice. The microphone doesn’t appear in my search bar. Spotify doesn’t ask for access to my microphone.

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  • I am a Spotify user in the US.  I have an iPhone XS.  I have never been able to use Spotify Voice.  The microphone doesn’t appear in my search bar.  Spotify doesn’t ask for access...
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Spotify no longer shuffles searched artists in library (See example Below)

Hello,Anyone else have this Problem?Premium/ USiPhone XiOS Ever since I updated to the New Spotify, it will no longer play a searched artists songs in my library after I play the first one. For example. If I search :" Post Malone" i can play "Psycho"...

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  • Hello, Anyone else have this Problem? Premium/ US iPhone X iOS   Ever since I updated to the New Spotify, it will no longer play a searched artists songs in my library after I play the fir...
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New update completely destroys functionality

Can no longer see Saved music by album -- the "Liked Songs" shows all the songs I had previously "Saved" but does not categorize them by album. Under Album view in the Library, I can only see albums for which I have "saved" or "liked" every song in t...

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  • Can no longer see Saved music by album -- the "Liked Songs" shows all the songs I had previously "Saved" but does not categorize them by album. Under Album view in the Library, I can only see albums ...
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