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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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Accidentally unfollowed playlist

I guess i have accidentally unfollowed a playlist which i haven't created myself. Is there anyway to restore these settings? I can't remember the exact name of the playlist otherwise i could have simply searched for it. Can anyone advice?

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  • I guess i have accidentally unfollowed a playlist which i haven't created myself. Is there anyway to restore these settings? I can't remember the exact name of the playlist otherwise i could have sim...
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I can't download Spotify from Appstore

PlanPremium FamilyCountry SwitzerlandDevice(iPhone 5) My Question or IssueI purchased an Iphone 5 for my daughter and I want to download Spotify (I have Premium family) from the Appstore it is not possible (button "download" is not activ). I can't do...

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  •   Plan Premium Family Country  Switzerland Device (iPhone 5)   My Question or Issue I purchased an Iphone 5 for my daughter and I want to download Spotify (I have Premium fami...
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Superuser Contribution Can’t control on lock screen with iOS11

Hi, hope im posting in the right thread....since upgrading my iPhone 7 to iOS11 I can no longer control or operate the Spotify app via the lock screen. In the past when I would lift the phone to wake, if Spotify was playing I could play, pause, skip ...

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  • Hi,   hope im posting in the right thread....since upgrading my iPhone 7 to iOS11 I can no longer control or operate the Spotify app via the lock screen. In the past when I would lift the phon...
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Spotify keeps logging me out and deleting all my downloaded songs on my iPod.

Spotify UsernamecarloshdfcPlanPremiumCountry BrazilDeviceiPod 5Operating SystemiOS 9.3.5 My Question or IssueI keep being logged out of my iPod every couple of days. I connect to internet on it every single day and some days when I open it, the app l...

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  • Spotify Username carloshdfc Plan Premium Country  Brazil Device iPod 5 Operating System iOS 9.3.5   My Question or Issue I keep being logged out of my iPod every couple of days....
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Save "Liked From Radio" to my library

I've got a bunch of songs in the playlist "Liked from Radio," but none of these songs show up in my LIbrary (i.e. they don't appear in Songs). Is this the expected behavior? How can I quickly add all the songs in my "Liked from Radio" playlist to my ...

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  • I've got a bunch of songs in the playlist "Liked from Radio," but none of these songs show up in my LIbrary (i.e. they don't appear in Songs).  Is this the expected behavior?    ...
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Superuser Contribution Album Art for Local Files

Currently when I upload local songs via the desktop app, I am able to see the album art but when I download it on the iOS app the album art doesn't show. Hoping to see this implemented. Thanks!

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  • Currently when I upload local songs via the desktop app, I am able to see the album art but when I download it on the iOS app the album art doesn't show. Hoping to see this implemented. Thanks!
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Bluetooth in truck

when my phone connects to the Bluetooth in my truck, my phone only has The Spotify logo, I cant Search individual songs or change playlists. It worked fine until a few days ago.

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  • when my phone connects to the Bluetooth in my truck, my phone only has The Spotify logo, I cant Search individual songs or change playlists. It worked fine until a few days ago.   
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I don’t have access to all of my saved songs because of the new update

After I updated my Spotify I didn’t have access to a section or a playlist that had all of my saved songs. I read some other posts about people who had the same problem. They said that if I like the song then it will appear in a favorites playlist. I...

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  • After I updated my Spotify I didn’t have access to a section or a playlist that had all of my saved songs. I read some other posts about people who had the same problem. They said that if I like the ...
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Spotify logged me out and i cant log back in

Spotify UsernameellyontopPlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Spotify logged me out and I can’t log back in. It keeps telling me that an unexpected error has occurred and to try ag...

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  • Spotify Username ellyontop Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  Spotify logged me out and...
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Crossfade suddenly making sharp pauses

iPod Touch 5 My Question or IssueThis morning I was playing the “Transistor Original Soundtrack” album and noticed there is a sharp pause when the crossfade starts. I thought it may be a bug so I checked the updates, updated to the newest version (al...

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  •   iPod Touch 5  My Question or Issue This morning I was playing the “Transistor Original Soundtrack” album and noticed there is a sharp pause when the crossfade starts. I thought it may ...
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New update complaints (long time user)

I don't need assistance, but I have some thoughts on the new update... As a long time user, I feel disheartened by the changes. Two of the biggest issues I have are as follows: -Under the playlists tab, folders are now gone. Playlists appear in the o...

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  •    I don't need assistance, but I have some thoughts on the new update... As a long time user, I feel disheartened by the changes.  Two of the biggest issues I have are as follows: &...
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playing music from playlists via bluetooth in car, suddenly won't play unless downloaded

HiI mainly play in car and have various playlists on 'premium' and, until recently, have had no problems at all but recently, I cannot play tracks, they are all 'greyed' out and it says that I must download but have never had to do this before. Have ...

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  • Hi I mainly play in car and have various playlists on 'premium' and, until recently, have had no problems at all but recently, I cannot play tracks, they are all 'greyed' out and it says that I must...
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Where did the Shuffle on/off Icon go?

Next to the Play / Skip Buttons there has been a small icon to activate / deactivate "SHUFFLE" while I was playing a song until yesterday or so.. NOW IT'S GONE? Now there's just a HEART and a LIKE/DISLIKE-THING icon... Was there an update or somethin...

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  • Next to the Play / Skip Buttons there has been a small icon to activate / deactivate "SHUFFLE" while I was playing a song until yesterday or so.. NOW IT'S GONE? Now there's just a HEART and a LIKE/DI...
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Spotify charts

Spotify Usernamealambert3400PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 6sOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueEvery time I try to access any Spotify chart the app freezes on this black screen and I don't get to see th...

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  • Spotify Username alambert3400 Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone 6s Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Every time I try ...
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New IOS Update

Spotify UsernameperriwinklepansyPlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceIPhone 6SOperating SystemChromebook My Question or IssueHello, recently my phone automatically updated to the newest verision of Spotify, which I have a couple of problems with and I would...

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  •   Spotify Username perriwinklepansy Plan Free/Premium Country   Device IPhone 6S Operating System Chromebook   My Question or Issue Hello, recently my phone automatically ...
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Spotify refuses to see my Chromecast TV now...

This just started happening for some reason. It's never worked from my MacBook, but now I can't connect Spotify to my Chromecast Vizio TV with my iPhone X either... It's not listed at all.

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  • This just started happening for some reason. It's never worked from my MacBook, but now I can't connect Spotify to my Chromecast Vizio TV with my iPhone X either... It's not listed at all.
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***New update***How do I delete recently played songs

Spotify Usernamedj.galxxyPlanFreeCountry USA DeviceiPhone X/10Operating SystemIos 11 My Question or Issue How do I clear songs from the recently played section? (I have the new update)

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  •   Spotify Username dj.galxxy Plan Free Country  USA  Device iPhone X/10 Operating System Ios 11  My Question or Issue  How do I clear songs from the recently play...
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Automatic playback

Spotify Usernamejvsgggcfcuaicy3rka070s326PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9)Operating System(iOS 1.3.1, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) I just recently started using Spotify and I have the app on my iPhone 8. I currently am usin...

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  • Spotify Username jvsgggcfcuaicy3rka070s326 Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9) Operating System (iOS 1.3.1, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   I ju...
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My friends cannon see my activity

Hi. for about 7 days my friend cannot see my activity. "publish my activity" setting is on, so I can see my friends activity but they can't see mine. I deleted the app, refreshed it, etc. but no result.. any advice?? It’s soo annoying

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  • Hi. for about 7 days my friend cannot see my activity. "publish my activity" setting is on, so I can see my friends activity but they can't see mine. I deleted the app, refreshed ...
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