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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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Music stop playing when making an instagram story

I use my Spotify’s music as background for my stories, but since I got an iPhone 7 every time I try to make a story, music stops playing every time I push the record button.

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I use my Spotify’s music as background for my stories, but since I got an iPhone 7 every time I try to make a story, music stops playing every time I push the record button.

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Superuser Contribution iOS Alpha & Beta Programs

We are excited to announce we are launching both an Alpha and a Beta program for the Spotify iOS. Please read below for more information on how to get started. We appreciate your help in making the Spotify app the best it can be. What are the Spotify...

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We are excited to announce we are launching both an Alpha and a Beta program for the Spotify iOS.   Please read below for more information on how to get started. We appreciate your help in m...

MattSuda

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spotify pausing when recording stories

When I had an iPhone 8 plus I used to let spotify songs playing in second plan and when I recorded stories on instagram they kep playing. Now I bought an iPhone XS Max and when I start recording a story on instagram, spotify pauses, so I cant record ...

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When I had an iPhone 8 plus I used to let spotify songs playing in second plan and when I recorded stories on instagram they kep playing. Now I bought an iPhone XS Max and when I start recording a st...

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Sleep Timer unresponsive on iPad

PlanPremiumDevice(iPad Pro 2018)Operating SystemIOS My Question or IssueA sleep timer is available for podcasts on my Spotify account, however any time I click on it within the menu nothing happens. There is no response or follow up menu, and no slee...

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Plan Premium Device (iPad Pro 2018) Operating System IOS   My Question or Issue A sleep timer is available for podcasts on my Spotify account, however any time I click on it within the m...

supergirl558824

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Some local files won’t download

I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tried all of the recommendations listed on this forum...

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I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tr...

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Dumb question please help

I’m in the US. Using free version. I’m new to Spotify but I am following a few friends. I’m on an iPhone 8. My problem is when I view a friend’s public playlist, the songs content varies every time I look at the playlist. I can look at it and it migh...

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I’m in the US. Using free version. I’m new to Spotify but I am following a few friends. I’m on an iPhone 8. My problem is when I view a friend’s public playlist, the songs content varies every time I...

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Spotify App needs more storage space AFTER un-downloading songs

PlanFree/PremiumCountryAustriaDeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemiOS 12.0.1 My Question or IssueWhen making multiple songs available offline the storage use naturally goes up. (And by the way, after having that issue for YEARS there STILL is no functiona...

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  Plan Free/Premium Country Austria Device iPhone 6S Operating System iOS 12.0.1   My Question or Issue When making multiple songs available offline the storage use naturally goe...

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Deleting songs from a huge playlist

I have 300+ songs. How do I find the one song I want to delete from my playlist? I don’t want to scroll through 300 songs to find the one. My playlist will only get bigger over time. I want to search through a filter and delete the Song. Also, how do...

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I have 300+ songs.  How do I find the one song I want to delete from my playlist?  I don’t want to scroll through 300 songs to find the one. My playlist will only get bigger over time. &nbs...

supergirl558824

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Problem with syncing onto Iphone

I have been trying to download a song that I have in my local files on my computer. Other posts were saying disable the firewall and other things to try but they didn't work for me. One said to try and reinstalling the app. When I did that the song t...

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I have been trying to download a song that I have in my local files on my computer. Other posts were saying disable the firewall and other things to try but they didn't work for me.  One said to...

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listen to f1f

HelloI'm a premium user on an iPhone 8 (ios 12) in France. Very often, I have a message that appears when listening saying that I listen to f1f and proposing to continue (see image attached) while I do not use any bluetooth device and the sound stops...

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Hello I'm a premium user on an iPhone 8 (ios 12) in France.  Very often, I have a message that appears when listening saying that I listen to f1f and proposing to continue (see image attached)...

landonharris88

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Songs unavailable

Hey I have some issues with grayed out songs in specific playlists,like the madden music Monday’s playlist.Some songs are greyed out and I can’t play them,but when I search for this song I can play it regularly...Those are all explicit songs btwPlanP...

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Hey I have some issues with grayed out songs in specific playlists,like the madden music Monday’s playlist. Some songs are greyed out and I can’t play them,but when I search for this song I can play...

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iOS Beta

I filled out the webform for iOS beta access a couple day ago. I'm curious how long it normally takes to receive your invitation? I think there may have been a typo in the information I filled out but I'm not able to fill it out again. I get the atta...

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I filled out the webform for iOS beta access a couple day ago. I'm curious how long it normally takes to receive your invitation? I think there may have been a typo in the information I filled o...

MattSuda

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Spotify needs to fix iOS link for safari

Whenever I try and open a link on my iphone of a spotify song or playlist, it directs me to the apple store instead of opening the spotify application. I'm so sick of this not working and then going on the forums and seeing that this is happening to ...

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Whenever I try and open a link on my iphone of a spotify song or playlist, it directs me to the apple store instead of opening the spotify application.  I'm so sick of this not working and then ...

Loxer

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Connect Waze to Spotify Banner (X) doesn't work

Waze banner stuck permenently. Brand new Pixel 3. Just got it. Just got it all set up. Waze banner (X) to close doesn't work. I can't get rid of it. I swear this was also on my S7 though even before I moved to the Pixel 3.

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Waze banner stuck permenently.  Brand new Pixel 3. Just got it. Just got it all set up.  Waze banner (X) to close doesn't work. I can't get rid of it.   I swear this was also on my S...

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How do I play certain songs?

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceIPhone SEOperating SystemIOS 10 My Question or Issue So when I go to the German top 50 charts I see “Roli Glitzer Glitzer” and it’s one of my favorite songs, but it’s shaded in gray and I can’t play it. Does anyone know ho...

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Plan Premium Country  USA Device IPhone SE Operating System IOS 10   My Question or Issue  So when I go to the German top 50 charts I see “Roli Glitzer Glitzer” and it’s one ...

landonharris88

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Songs not working

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS11 Certain songs wont play anymore after I tried the premium free for a week. They stopped working after the free trial ended. I then got premium for three months and the songs still wo...

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Plan Premium Country United States  Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS11    Certain songs wont play anymore after I tried the premium free for a week. They stopped working a...

Domie89

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“Cannot play station” pop up

Recently newly added music has a weird quirk on iOS.....click on the ellipsis to the right of a song title to bring up the menu, and on top of the menu, before you even select anything, you get a pop up: “Cannot play station. Sorry this station can n...

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  Recently newly added music has a weird quirk on iOS.....click on the ellipsis to the right of a song title to bring up the menu, and on top of the menu, before you even select anything, you g...

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Add album to playlist button

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or Issue The “add album to playlist” button that used to be under the three dots button in the top right corner when on an album page was removed with the last update. It needs ...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue  The “add album to playlist” button that used to be under the three dots button in ...

Loxer

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Do not play list

PlanPremiumCountry CanadaDeviceiPhone 5Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I signed up for premium a couple weeks ago and can't put songs on my do not play list anymore. Can this not be done on premium? I can'...

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Plan Premium Country  Canada Device iPhone 5 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  I signed up for premium a couple weeks ago ...

Loxer

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Too many ads

On Iphone after every song there is AT LEAST one ad. Every single song, without exception. I’ve also noticed that the free 30 minutes only occasionally works.

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On Iphone after every song there is AT LEAST one ad. Every single song, without exception. I’ve also noticed that the free 30 minutes only occasionally works.    

Loxer

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