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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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  • sapmi
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Why was the Search/Filter moved to a new and more complicated view without swiping behaviour?

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceiPhone 8, iPad 6th GenOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueWhy was the old filtering/search behaviour removed? I'm refering to actually filter the current TableView/List you are viewing, now you are taken t...

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  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device iPhone 8, iPad 6th Gen Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Why was the old filtering/search behaviour removed?   I'm referi...
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Solved!! Problema apple watch 4

Hello very good, I have an apple watch 4 and Iphone X, I can not manage from my watch spotify remains empty information does not show the information of the song that is played on my Iphone X, or change the song. If it worked well with my apple watch...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello very good, I have an apple watch 4 and Iphone X, I can not manage from my watch spotify remains empty information does not show the information of the song that is played on my Iphone X, or cha...
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Podcasts won’t download

PlanPremiumCountryNew Zealand DeviceiPhone 8 +Operating SystemiOS 12.2 My Question or IssueI’m unable to download podcasts, the loading bar doesnt move. Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling I’ve tried a simple close and restart appI can still down...

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  • Plan Premium Country New Zealand  Device iPhone 8 + Operating System iOS 12.2   My Question or Issue I’m unable to download podcasts, the loading bar doesnt move.  Ive tried...
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Songs change on their own before finished

I have iOS 8 plus, Spotify premium for family.Songs change on their own before they are finished. Ive already deleted app and reinstalled. Very annoying. Started happening in the last month. Also this support system is annoying. Should be built into ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have iOS 8 plus, Spotify premium for family. Songs change on their own before they are finished. Ive already deleted app and reinstalled. Very annoying. Started happening in the last month. Also t...
  • Jhowell80
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Song Radio not working same as desktop

When clicking on “go to radio” on a certain song it takes me to a 30 track playlist that does not keep updating like it does on desktop.. also the song that i wanted to listen to is not even in the playlist. is there a way to get it to take me to a p...

  • Casual Listener
  • When clicking on “go to radio” on a certain song it takes me to a 30 track playlist that does not keep updating like it does on desktop.. also the song that i wanted to listen to is not even in the p...
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Offline podcasts

Hi, I've got a problem with downloading podcasts episodes. It's just not working but I do not have any issues w/ downloading music or playlists.I got 26GB of free spacegreets PlanPremium Device(iPhone 6)Operating System(iOS 12.1.3)

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  • Hi, I've got a problem with downloading podcasts episodes. It's just not working but I do not have any issues w/ downloading music or playlists. I got 26GB of free space greets   Plan P...
  • evandk2017
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Solved!! Recently played artists can't be played offline

I generally listen to songs straight from my saved artists, so usually I just hit the downloaded artist and press play (I hardly ever stream on my phone). However, I recently have started having trouble doing that, where when I click on a downloaded ...

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  • I generally listen to songs straight from my saved artists, so usually I just hit the downloaded artist and press play (I hardly ever stream on my phone). However, I recently have started having trou...
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Random Playlists Start Playing

Hello, so recently when ever I start one of my playlist (I have it one shuffle and repeat) and half way through the first song it switches to some random genre playlist that I don’t want. It always by Playlist Kings as well. my device - iPad (iOS)pla...

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  • Hello,   so recently when ever I start one of my playlist (I have it one shuffle and repeat) and half way through the first song it switches to some random genre playlist that I don’t want. It...
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saving albums

When I try saving whole albums, the songs don't show up in the 'favourite songs' playlist. how do I save the songs in the albums without having to save each individual song?

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  • When I try saving whole albums, the songs don't show up in the 'favourite songs' playlist. how do I save the songs in the albums without having to save each individual song?  
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Bring Back Artist and Album view- update not as user friendly

I know this isn't the 1st post regarding this subject, but I want to add another one because I cannot stand the new update. I don't even know how to navigate my library any longer. Who doesn't navigate by artist??? (other than a few that prefer album...

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  • I know this isn't the 1st post regarding this subject, but I want to add another one because I cannot stand the new update.  I don't even know how to navigate my library any longer.  Who do...
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Solved!! Disappearing Playback Options

This is the second time it’s happened to me in 2 months and just wanted to post here to shine some light on it so it can get fixed PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 12.2

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  • This is the second time it’s happened to me in 2 months and just wanted to post here to shine some light on it so it can get fixed 😁   Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone XS Op...
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Shuffle keeps turning off!!!

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIphone XOperating SystemIOS 12.1.4My Question or IssueI only listen to my playlists on shuffle and repeat, but these settings are constantly turning off automatically. I’ve tried deleting the app and reinstalling it, exitin...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device Iphone X Operating System IOS 12.1.4 My Question or Issue I only listen to my playlists on shuffle and repeat, but these settings are constantly turning off a...
  • Loxer
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Local Files will not Sync from Mac onto iPhone

Premium U.S. but currently studying in U.K. iPhone 8s Macbook Pro I have seen numerous posts on this in other threads, but all of the solutions I have seen did not work for me. I am on an iPhone and Macbook Pro. My downloaded songs appear on the Macb...

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  • Premium  U.S. but currently studying in U.K.   iPhone 8s  Macbook Pro   I have seen numerous posts on this in other threads, but all of the solutions I have seen did not wor...
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Can’t swipe to queue songs or add to library since latest update

SInce the latest Spotify update installed on my iPhone last night I’ve found that it won’t let me swipe left or right now to queue or add a song to my library. I could do this prior to the update. Say for instance I search for an artist and go to the...

  • Music Fan
  • SInce the latest Spotify update installed on my iPhone last night I’ve found that it won’t let me swipe left or right now to queue or add a song to my library.    I could do this prior to...
  • Hazizanoam66
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Select audio output target before tapping 'play'

DeviceiPhone XS MAX, iPad ProOperating SystemiOS - latest My Question or IssueA constant frustration of mine is that I'd like to choose an audio output device before I tap 'play' on my iOS devices. Have I missed something, is this possible, or can it...

  • Casual Listener
  • Device iPhone XS MAX, iPad Pro Operating System iOS - latest   My Question or Issue A constant frustration of mine is that I'd like to choose an audio output device before I tap 'play' on ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Duplicate title on genre pages

On genre landing pages there are two titles, one on the title bar and one on the content (activity) page.

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  • On genre landing pages there are two titles, one on the title bar and one on the content (activity) page.    
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Premium y aleatorio en iphone

Buenas,Mi cuenta es premium y sigue saliendo el modo aleatorio en el móvil. No puedo desactivarlo con la opción de entrar en la canción y darle a las flechitas. Acabo de pagar la cuenta premium solo y exclusivamente para poder disfrutar de Spotify en...

  • Casual Listener
  • Buenas, Mi cuenta es premium y sigue saliendo el modo aleatorio en el móvil. No puedo desactivarlo con la opción de entrar en la canción y darle a las flechitas. Acabo de pagar la cuenta premium sol...
  • Jpgchief
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no funciona en el ipod

seria educado si allien respondiera que passa que pagamos para no escuchiar la musica ,,,, os parece bien que vuestros clientes no estan insodisfechos ,,,,

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  • seria educado si allien respondiera que passa que pagamos para no escuchiar la musica ,,,, os parece bien que vuestros clientes no  estan insodisfechos ,,,, 
  • Jpgchief
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no funciona el modo aleatorio en iphone

Arme una playlist en mi iPhone, pero al colocar y dejar marcado el modo aleatorio, este no mezcla las canciones. Las reproduce en el orden puesto, y es molesto porque hay canciones de un mismo álbum que suenan seguidas del mismo artista y quisiera qu...

  • Music Fan
  • Arme una playlist en mi iPhone, pero al colocar y dejar marcado el modo aleatorio, este no mezcla las canciones. Las reproduce en el orden puesto, y es molesto porque hay canciones de un mismo álbum ...
  • Jpgchief
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Problema al ecualizar con AirPlay

PlanPremiumCountryEcuador DeviceIphone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueAntes de actualizar a iOS 12.0 podía seleccionar la ecualizacion manualmente o seleccionar cualquier pre seteo de la lista mientras hacía streaming a un AirPort Expres...

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  • Plan Premium Country Ecuador   Device Iphone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Antes de actualizar a iOS 12.0 podía seleccionar la ecualizacion manualmente o selec...
  • Jpgchief
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