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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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IOS 13 developer beta 2 app crashes when listening to music in the back ground

Plan: individual Free/Premium: PremiumCountryUSADevice:iPhone X Operating SystemIOS 13 Developer Beta 2 (17A5508m) My Question or Issueapp keeps crashing when listening on the background

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  • Plan: individual  Free/Premium: Premium Country USA Device:iPhone X  Operating System IOS 13 Developer Beta 2 (17A5508m)   My Question or Issue app keeps crashing when li...
  • MattSuda
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Spotify won't play different songs while speakers

premiumUSA Whenever i play songs on spotify on my iphone it will play other songs afterwards. im assuming songs that are similar or in spotify's algorithims. if i am airplaying the song to a speaker it won't play the next track it just plays that one...

  • Casual Listener
  • premium USA     Whenever i play songs on spotify on my iphone it will play other songs afterwards. im assuming songs that are similar or in spotify's algorithims. if i am airplaying the...
  • MattSuda
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Don’t ignore us! Please bring back the touch preview. It was so much easier.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  
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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...
  • MattSuda
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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 to ...
  • MattSuda
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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...
  • Billy-J
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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...
  • Billy-J
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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...
  • socaldrummer
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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...
  • Lokapix
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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.

  • Casual Listener
  • 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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