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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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AvaTilley

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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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Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Playback issues April 16th

According to sources the outage has been corrected however on my brand new iPhone 16 the still will not play. I turned the phone off and back on & cleared the cache. The suggestion was to post here if the issue was not resolved

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According to sources the outage has been corrected however on my brand new iPhone 16 the still will not play. I turned the phone off and back on & cleared the cache.  The suggestion was to p...

Dessi

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Added songs won’t show

PlanFreeCountryEngland Deviceiphone 12 pro max Operating Systemios 8.3 My Question or IssueMy added songs won’t pop up on my playlist I’ve tried to restart the app but it doesn’t work and i’ve tried to make the playlists public/private but nothing wo...

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  Plan Free Country England  Device iphone 12 pro max  Operating System ios 8.3   My Question or Issue My added songs won’t pop up on my playlist I’ve tried to restart ...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth shuffle changes

When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was on prior to connecting to device. I’ve tried remov...

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When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was...

jamacca_01

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Superuser Contribution I can't open spotify on my applewatch

I can't open the spotify app anymore on my AppleWatch... it always shows that it is loading and afterwards it automatically closes the app

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I can't open the spotify app anymore on my AppleWatch... it always shows that it is loading and afterwards it automatically closes the app  

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Why is it I don't receive any notifications for new releases? App or mail.

Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.

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Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.

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Superuser Contribution Why doesn’t my Apple Watch appear in the device list?

I have the newest SE watch. I have spotify downloaded on both my phone and watch and up to date. I also have spotify premium and should have the ability to stream online without having to download anything to my watch. However under my device list bo...

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I have the newest SE watch. I have spotify downloaded on both my phone and watch and up to date. I also have spotify premium and should have the ability to stream online without having to download an...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution 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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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. ...

Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Spotify blocked login on iPad 4 – forces working setup to be useless

PlanPremium I use an iPad 4 with iOS 9.3.6 and a Pioneer DEH-4150SD car radio via USB. This setup worked perfectly: Spotify app → USB cable → radio playback controls. Recently, I had to reinstall the app, and now login is no longer possible. The brow...

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Plan Premium   I use an iPad 4 with iOS 9.3.6 and a Pioneer DEH-4150SD car radio via USB. This setup worked perfectly: Spotify app → USB cable → radio playback controls. Recently, I had to re...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution How can I listen to just one podcast episode (Autoplay is disabled)?

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS 15.2 My Question or IssueAccording to related posts it would seem that many users prefer to listen to several episodes of a podcast on autoplay. I am the opposite. One of my scenarios: Play a particular podc...

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Plan Premium Device iPhone Operating System iOS 15.2   My Question or Issue According to related posts it would seem that many users prefer to listen to several episodes of a podcast on ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Audiobook timer not working

The timer when listening to audiobooks is not working. when I set the timer to stop at the end of the chapter, it just continues onto the next I am currently on an iOS device, The app is fully updated, and I have a premium account

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The timer when listening to audiobooks is not working.  when I set the timer to stop at the end of the chapter, it just continues onto the next   I am currently on an iOS device, The app ...

bluekangeroo

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Superuser Contribution Homepod not playing music from Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryCzech Republic DeviceiPhone 13 Pro, Apple HomePod miniOperating System(iOS 18.1.1, HomePod version 18.1) My Question or IssueI came back after a month and wanted play Spotify music via Airplay in my homepod. However, even when Spoti...

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Plan Premium Country Czech Republic   Device iPhone 13 Pro, Apple HomePod mini Operating System (iOS 18.1.1, HomePod version 18.1)   My Question or Issue I came back after a mont...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Stops Working While Using CarPlay

 PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueSpotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main way to trigger it is by skipping songs. Spotify will randomly stop working wher...

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  Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Spotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main w...

hippyhippo

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Superuser Contribution I can’t share music to Instagram (IG)

 when I press share to IG then it’s just redirect from Spotify to my IG feed not story posting pagePlanPremiumCountryThailandDevice(iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 18.4) My Question or Issue

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  when I press share to IG then it’s just redirect from Spotify to my IG feed not story posting page Plan Premium Country Thailand Device (iPhone 13 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 18.4) &...

Dessi

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Unable to Access Audiobook Top Hours in Account Settings

Cannot access plan details in app to see amount of top hours for audiobooks. continues to load and load and load Plan/PremiumCountryUnited States Device(iPhone 14 Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Cannot access plan details in app to see amount of top hours for audiobooks. continues to load and load and load  Plan /Premium Country United States  Device (iPhone 14  Operati...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution All songs completely greyed out

My Question or IssuePreviously had a three month premium plan, few days after it ended I realized I couldn’t listen to spotify AT ALL. All songs are completely greyed out as if I’m offline, I tried data, home network, it still states that simply play...

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My Question or Issue Previously had a three month premium plan, few days after it ended I realized I couldn’t listen to spotify AT ALL. All songs are completely greyed out as if I’m offline, I tried...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution Downtime 03/03/2025 Playback Issue Still Not Resolved

Bringing attention that this issue has still not been resolved for myself and others. The method of logging out and back in does not work or the other tips in the article provided. Please present more guidance!

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Bringing attention that this issue has still not been resolved for myself and others. The method of logging out and back in does not work or the other tips in the article provided. Please present mor...

Dessi

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Playlists Not Accessible via Apple Search and Spotlight on iOS

Description:As a Spotify user on iOS, I am unable to search for or access Spotify playlists through Apple's native Search and Spotlight features. Expected Behavior:- Spotify playlists should be searchable through iOS Spotlight search- Playlists shoul...

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Description: As a Spotify user on iOS, I am unable to search for or access Spotify playlists through Apple's native Search and Spotlight features.   Expected Behavior: - Spotify playlists sh...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Fellow Spotify listeners/user/creators please help.

I use the free version of Spotify on my IPad. The version is supposed to let you make playlists, but the only thing it lets me do to a song is send it to someone. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong so I went to settings. Nothing there helped...

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I use the free version of Spotify on my IPad. The version is supposed to let you make playlists, but the only thing it lets me do to a song is send it to someone. I thought maybe I was doing somethin...

Yordan

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Solved!! Song covers not showing on my iPhone/iPad display.

PlanPremiumCountryRomaniaDeviceiPhone 16 pro maxOperating SystemiOS 18.3.2 Song covers not showing.Certain songs do not show me their cover art, despite them being downloaded. As soon as I go offline and wish to play a downloaded song with no cover, ...

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  Plan Premium Country Romania Device iPhone 16 pro max Operating System iOS 18.3.2    Song covers not showing.Certain songs do not show me their cover art, despite them bein...

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