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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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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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Update roll out new features for premium Oktober 2018

Why is Spotify anouncing the new features with a video and a great press article when the update is not showing up on iPhone or iPad? A friend of mine has an Android and he has the new feature already? This is axactlay the reason why I have an iPhone...

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  • Why is Spotify anouncing the new features with a video and a great press article when the update is not showing up on iPhone or iPad?    A friend of mine has an Android and he has the new...
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Can’t play new artist radio

I’m PlanPremiumCountry US DeviceiPhone 8 My Question or IssueMost artist radios play but some do not. Look at this picture. Why won’t some play?

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  • I’m  Plan Premium Country  US   Device iPhone 8   My Question or Issue Most artist radios play but some do not. Look at this picture. Why won’t some play?   &...
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Sync problem between iOS app and mac desktop player vice versa

I want that when I listen on the Spotify desktop app (Mac OS) that my iphone (SE) app remembers where I left off listening. And vice versa, even if I have listened via the iphone app, I want the desktop app to continue where I left off. But he does n...

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  • I want that when I listen on the Spotify desktop app (Mac OS) that my iphone (SE) app remembers where I left off listening. And vice versa, even if I have listened via the iphone app, I want the desk...
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Superuser Contribution Trouble playing a playlist

PlanPremiumCountry The NetherlandsDeviceIpad miniOperating SystemiOS 10, I guess My Question or Issue I've made a playlist a long time ago. Usually when I listen to it, if it is on shuffle or not, it works how I like it and the way it is supposed to ...

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  • Plan Premium Country  The Netherlands Device Ipad mini Operating System iOS 10, I guess   My Question or Issue   I've made a playlist a long time ago. Usually when I listen ...
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can i only download certain artist radios offline?

just wondering if only certain artist radios are downloadable? see screenshots below

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  •   just wondering if only certain artist radios are downloadable? see screenshots below 🙂      
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Superuser Contribution Half of my songs won't play

About half of my songs won't play when they are shuffled and it forces me to waste a skip, any way to fix this?PlanFreeCountry USDeviceIphone 7Operating SystemIOS 12

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  • About half of my songs won't play when they are shuffled and it forces me to waste a skip, any way to fix this? Plan Free Country  US Device Iphone 7 Operating System IOS 12  
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Superuser Contribution I cant play a certain song on my phone

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue I’m having trouble playing a certain song on spotify. I can do anything on it (such as saving it to a playlist or viewing album etc), but i cant play the song....

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  • Plan Premium Country  United States Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue  I’m having trouble playing a certain song on spotify. I can do anything o...
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Says it is downloaded...but does not show up on downloaded list?

PlanPremiumCountry USADevice(iPhone 6s) My Question or Issue So I have never had this issue before but I have went to "download" albums and it will immedicately say "downloaded" and show the green arow indicating that it is ready to play offline. Whe...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device (iPhone 6s)     My Question or Issue  So I have never had this issue before but I have went to "download" albums and it will immedicately...
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Half songs are gone after turning "offline" mode on

PlanPremium (iPhone 6s)Operating System(iOS 10) My Question or Issue So basically, I have a couple playlists that I have created and I got one of them fully downloaded on my phone. So the issue is that when I go offline some of the songs just disappe...

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  • Plan Premium   (iPhone 6s) Operating System (iOS 10)   My Question or Issue  So basically, I have a couple playlists that I have created and I got one of them fully downloaded ...
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Can’t change playlist name

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.0.1 My Question or Issue Since the last update it’s not possible to change name for new or existing playlists.When I get to the name change screen, the x (for delete) does nothing.

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  •   Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.0.1     My Question or Issue  Since the last update it’s not possible to change name for new or e...
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[CarPlay] Your Library Tab Removed

It appears that the 'Your Library' tab has been removed completely when using Apple CarPlay. This is incredibly frustrating as there is no way to select any media saved from my library, such as Podcasts. I can only choose from my 'Recently Played' no...

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  • It appears that the 'Your Library' tab has been removed completely when using Apple CarPlay.  This is incredibly frustrating as there is no way to select any media saved from my library, such as...
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Ipod 2nd generation

I have been running Spotify very successfully on an Ipod Touch 2nd gen on IOS 5.1.1 for a very long time. However, although the ipod is connected to my wifi, whenever I use Spotify, it says Spotify is connecting constantly and cannot search etc while...

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  • I have been running Spotify very successfully on an Ipod Touch 2nd gen  on IOS 5.1.1 for a very long time. However, although the ipod is connected to my wifi, whenever I use Spotify, it says Spo...
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Shuffle button disappeared after update

Premium DeviceIphone 7 ios 12My Question or Issue Shuffle button is gone after the new update

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  • Premium     Device Iphone 7 ios 12 My Question or Issue   Shuffle button is gone after the new update  
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Superuser Contribution spotify function

PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDevice(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 12.0.1) My Question or Issue I've a problem since yesterday. When i'm searching an artist for example Post Malone and click "show all songs", i'm listening to the first one..but when i wa...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Germany Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 12.0.1)   My Question or Issue  I've a problem since yesterday. When i'm searching an artist for example...
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Superuser Contribution Searched song no longer plays next songs with same title in results?

In previous versions of spotify, whenever you searched a song and played it, the next search result in the list would automatically play. After an update, now everytime I play a search result it plays me a radio station based on the song instead of n...

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  • In previous versions of spotify, whenever you searched a song and played it, the next search result in the list would automatically play. After an update, now everytime I play a search result it play...
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Superuser Contribution Music goes on pause continuously

PlanPremiumsCountry ItalyDeviceIPHONE 8Operating SystemIOS 12.01 My Question or IssueHello everyone,it's been 2 days since when I play songs (even playlists downloaded to be listened to off line) Spotify pauses alone. Sometimes pressing play several ...

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  • Plan Premiums Country  Italy Device IPHONE 8 Operating System IOS 12.01   My Question or Issue Hello everyone, it's been 2 days since when I play songs (even playlists downloaded...
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Superuser Contribution Listas continuas

Cómo hago para reproducir una lista que yo elija, después de otra lista?Las tengo en la misma carpeta, pero una vez que termina una lista, no continúa la siguiente. Gracias

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  •     Cómo hago para reproducir una lista que yo elija, después de otra lista? Las tengo en la misma carpeta, pero una vez que termina una lista, no continúa la siguiente. Gracias
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Superuser Contribution Recently played keeps showing unplayed artists

PlanPremiumCountryBrazil DeviceIphone 8Operating SystemIt independs on the operational system, this issue have happened several times, even though i updated the OS. My Question or Issue There are times when the recently played shows the same weird an...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil   Device Iphone 8 Operating System It independs on the operational system, this issue have happened several times, even though i updated the OS.   My Q...
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Shuffle Not Working Properly

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceiPhone 7 PlusOperating SystemiOS 12.0.1 My Question or IssueIn the past, when I shuffled my music, it would play a randomization of ALL the music in my library. Now when I go to “Songs” and hit “Shuffle Play”, it...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States   Device iPhone 7 Plus Operating System iOS 12.0.1   My Question or Issue In the past, when I shuffled my music, it would play a randomization ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify forwarding automatically with Ford Sync 1

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlands DeviceiPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueRecently got a new car (Ford Focus) with Sync 1.0, only possability to connect a iPhone is through USB. When connected it plays song...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands  Device iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Recently got a new car (Ford Focus) with Sync 1.0, ...
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