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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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Superuser Contribution ios Shuffle status not persistent

When opening the app and starting a song by tapping directly in "my likes" the status of shuffle is reset and turned off. It will not persist as before. PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiphone xrOperating System(iOS 17.1.2)

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  • When opening the app and starting a song by tapping directly in "my likes" the status of shuffle is reset and turned off. It will not persist as before.  Plan Premium Country USA Device ip...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Re: Troubleshoot with Apple watch, downloading loading forever

Hi there - I have recently acquired an Apple Watch Series 7 (I had a very old Series 2 until recently) and am exhibiting this exact problem that doesn't seem to be able to be resolved with any of the suggestions provided in this forum. I have uninsta...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there - I have recently acquired an Apple Watch Series 7 (I had a very old Series 2 until recently) and am exhibiting this exact problem that doesn't seem to be able to be resolved with any of the...
  • JanetGills
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Superuser Contribution Spotify on iPadOS shows both the iPad and the mobile now playing bar

I think Spotify on my iPad is having an identity crisis but I’m not sure.It shows both the mobile and the tablet now playing bar. Usually this happens for a few milliseconds when I open the app but sometimes it’s there full time.Device is iPad 8 genR...

  • Casual Listener
  • I think Spotify on my iPad is having an identity crisis but I’m not sure. It shows both the mobile and the tablet now playing bar. Usually this happens for a few milliseconds when I open the app but...
  • Eni
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Sleep timer does not work with latest iOS version of Spotify

iPod Touch, latest generation. When I set the timer on the iPod to stop playing and I am using Spotify, it will initially stop but then immediately starts playing again. This is a new problem with the latest version of Spotify. I tested it and the ti...

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  • iPod Touch, latest generation.  When I set the timer on the iPod to stop playing and I am using Spotify, it will initially stop but then immediately starts playing again.  This is a new pro...
  • Leovanwezemael44
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle mode turns off by itself when playing another song

I would play a song, then turn on shuffle mode. Skipping a song/songs doesn't cancel shuffle mode, but manually picking another song does. PlanPremium Device(iPhone XR)

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  •  I would play a song, then turn on shuffle mode. Skipping a song/songs doesn't cancel shuffle mode, but manually picking another song does.   Plan Premium   Device (iPhone XR) &...
  • EmmettX36
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to custom sort playlist order

My Question or IssueWhen I create a playlist I can select "Sort > Custom order" but I am unable to actually change the order of the episodes. When I click on "... > Edit" there is no option to reorder my playlist. I'm attaching a screen recording sho...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue When I create a playlist I can select "Sort > Custom order" but I am unable to actually change the order of the episodes. When I click on "... > Edit" there is no option t...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution iOS wont let me change playing order in the liked songs playlist

I use the liked songs playlist for new songs before sorting them to different playlists, often adding up to 70 songs before sorting and "unliking" them.However, when I start playing it on mobile, it always plays from the newest to oldest. I want to b...

  • Casual Listener
  • I use the liked songs playlist for new songs before sorting them to different playlists, often adding up to 70 songs before sorting and "unliking" them. However, when I start playing it on mobile,...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Release showing Release Date a day earlier on iPhone

Plan Premium Individual Country USA Device iPhone 13 mini Operating System iOS 17.3.1 My Question or Issue all albums release dates are a day off, they claim the album released a day before it actually did. only happens on iOS app, on macOS it shows ...

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  • Plan Premium Individual Country USA Device iPhone 13 mini Operating System iOS 17.3.1 My Question or Issue all albums release dates are a day off, they claim the album released a da...
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Superuser Contribution Local Files and Spotify Files Don’t Mix When Shuffled

I realized today that if you have Local Files and Spotify Files in the same playlist together and hit shuffle it will play through all of the Spotify Files in your playlist before getting to your local files. I tested this out by adding 10 Local File...

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  • I realized today that if you have Local Files and Spotify Files in the same playlist together and hit shuffle it will play through all of the Spotify Files in your playlist before getting to your loc...
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Superuser Contribution Crash when tap on Source(Song Credits)

Device(iPhone 15 Pro)Operating System(iOS 17.3)App Version8.9.10.606 My Question or IssueOpen AppPlay any songOpen the song viewTap on top-right three dotsFrom the menu tap into "Song Credits"Tap on the source under "Source"Crash (Buzzing sound)

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  • Device (iPhone 15 Pro) Operating System (iOS 17.3) App Version 8.9.10.606   My Question or Issue Open App Play any song Open the song view Tap on top-right three dots From the menu t...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Equalizer lowers speaker volume after updating to IOS 15

After updating to IOS 15 the volume on my Sony SRS speaker keeps lowering once the bass comes in on a song. I uninstalled/reinstalled the app and turned off multiple settings in my iPhone and Spotify. Nothing worked until I disabled Spotifys equalize...

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  • After updating to IOS 15 the volume on my Sony SRS speaker keeps lowering once the bass comes in on a song. I uninstalled/reinstalled  the app and turned off multiple settings in my iPhone and S...
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Superuser Contribution App lagging when skipping to the next song or tapping to play a song

My Question or IssueI've noticed over the past week or so that the app has been lagging when I try to move to the next song (the cover art glitches/jumps or is delayed in switching smoothly) or tap to play a new song (the bar on the bottom takes a fe...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue I've noticed over the past week or so that the app has been lagging when I try to move to the next song (the cover art glitches/jumps or is delayed in switching smoothly) or tap...
  • alexxycarlsson
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Superuser Contribution iOS Control center and locked screen

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDevice(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 15.7) My Question or IssueLately the sistem don't recognize or show in the locked screen and in the control center when music is played or the volume is adjusted on Spotify

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 15.7)   My Question or Issue Lately the sistem don't recognize or show in the locked screen and in the control cente...
  • JanetGills
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Same audiobook in two separate volumes of a series

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevice iPhone SE 3rd generationOperating SystemiOS 17.2.1 My Question or IssueI have noticed that the audiobook for ‘I’m in love with the Villainess’ volume 4 has the exact same contents as volume 3. I have tried reope...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device  iPhone SE 3rd generation Operating System iOS 17.2.1   My Question or Issue I have noticed that the audiobook for ‘I’m in love with the...
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Superuser Contribution Local files folder doesnt show up on mobile app

Im trying to add a single song to my liked songs playlist thats not on spotify and the creator doesnt make music anymore. o looked it up and it said to turn on local files and locate it. but i cand find it

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  • Im trying to add a single song to my liked songs playlist thats not on spotify and the creator doesnt make music anymore. o looked it up and it said to turn on local files and locate it. but i cand f...
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Superuser Contribution Play All Songs of Single Artist

How is it possible to play all songs of a single artist in random order? If you click shuffle on an artists page not all songs get played, maybe just the 30 top rated songs. If i search for a artist and then instead of clicking the artists page go to...

  • Casual Listener
  • How is it possible to play all songs of a single artist in random order? If you click shuffle on an artists page not all songs get played, maybe just the 30 top rated songs. If i search for a artist ...
  • Gwahl
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Superuser Contribution Public playlist not showing on account when viewing account.

I’m trying to make a playlist public but it is not showing up when you look at my account. I cleared my cache and deleted app then reinstalled.

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  • I’m trying to make a playlist public but it is not showing up when you look at my account. I cleared my cache and deleted app then reinstalled.
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Superuser Contribution Audio intermittently cuts out on Bluetooth devices

PlanPremiumCountryusa DeviceiPhone 13 pro maxOperating SystemiOS 16 and 17 (public beta) My Question or IssueSpotify intermittently cuts out when listening on Bluetooth devices. Results in a short stutter in playback. Tried:- updating spotify- updati...

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  • Plan Premium Country usa   Device iPhone 13 pro max Operating System iOS 16 and 17 (public beta)   My Question or Issue Spotify intermittently cuts out when listening on B...
  • FrancoisCleroux
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Superuser Contribution Track scrolling bugged

I can't scroll through a track by clicking on certain points, all I can do is drag the playhead to the desired position. If the screen is locked however, I can click anywhere and drag it wherever and it works just fine.PlanPremiumCountryRomaniaDevice...

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  • I can't scroll through a track by clicking on certain points, all I can do is drag the playhead to the desired position. If the screen is locked however, I can click anywhere and drag it wherever and...
  • Joan
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