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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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Superuser Contribution No iPhone notifications for email, messages etc, when Spotify playing on Alexa device

For quite some time I have had the problem of discovering a message or email on my iPhone, but there has been no notification at all My phone has not lit up or given an audible notification, but when I tap the lock screen, there is a notification sit...

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  • For quite some time I have had the problem of  discovering a message or email on my iPhone, but there has been no notification at all   My phone has not lit up or given an audible notific...
  • Nikola
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Superuser Contribution playlist order on Watch OS

On my Apple Watch ULTRA (watch OS 10.3.1 and previous...) the order of my playlists is not like on iPhone or PC (Windows). Older songs are on top of playlist. This is very annoying cause it's naturally better to have newest songs on top and listen fr...

  • Casual Listener
  • On my Apple Watch ULTRA (watch OS 10.3.1 and previous...) the order of my playlists is not like on iPhone or PC (Windows). Older songs are on top of playlist. This is very annoying cause it's natural...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution [IOS 15] Auto connect to other device volume

PlanPremiumCountryMalaysiaDeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemIOS 15 My Question or IssueAfter update my phone to ios 15 my spotify auto connect to other device volume setting for example my desktop.I've try to force close the spotify app but howe...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Malaysia Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System IOS 15   My Question or Issue After update my phone to ios 15 my spotify auto connect to other device volume set...
  • Lag117
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Superuser Contribution Apple Carplay issues

About a week or two ago my carplay doesn't show my playlists from mid last year through this year. Only playlists that show up are from 2015-2022. I've updated my phone and app but still no fix

  • Casual Listener
  • About a week or two ago my carplay doesn't show my playlists from mid last year through this year. Only playlists that show up are from 2015-2022. I've updated my phone and app but still no fix
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Artists not Showing up on Following Count

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 15 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 17.2 My Question or Issue I recently created a new account and noticed that my profile only shows other user profiles that I’m following, not artists. I saw someone had a similar issue h...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 15 Pro Max Operating System iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue  I recently created a new account and noticed that my profile only shows other u...
  • Maria
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Superuser Contribution comment avoir toutes les chansons d'un artiste sur son profil

Comment lorsque je vais sur le profil de Jean Jacques Goldman (par exemple) je peux voir toutes ces chansons et non les 10 meilleurs uniquement ?

  • Casual Listener
  • Comment lorsque je vais sur le profil de Jean Jacques Goldman (par exemple) je peux voir toutes ces chansons et non les 10 meilleurs uniquement ?
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth sporadic connectivity issues while playing music; cuts in and out

I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max with the most up to date operating system. Since purchasing the phone a year ago I have had chronic connectivity issues with multiple Bluetooth devices. The song will be playing fine, then will cut out for several seconds,...

  • Visitor
  • I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max with the most up to date operating system. Since purchasing the phone a year ago I have had chronic connectivity issues with multiple Bluetooth devices. The song will be p...
  • Maria
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Car bluetooth stopped showing song info or allowing me to control with car

Spotify has always worked seamlessly with my vehicle (Honda Odyssey 2016). Yesterday it stopped. It now just shows "iPhone" on my screen display instead of displaying the track info, and I can no longer use my car steering wheel controls to skip trac...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify has always worked seamlessly with my vehicle (Honda Odyssey 2016). Yesterday it stopped. It now just shows "iPhone" on my screen display instead of displaying the track info, and I can no lon...
  • cryanathus
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Superuser Contribution Older blends do not show up in "Made for You" section

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 12.2.1 My Question or IssueOn my phone (but not computer), I have had ongoing issues with Blends in their designated section in the "Made for You" tab:1. Some of my blends (the 2 oldest) do...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 12.2.1   My Question or Issue On my phone (but not computer), I have had ongoing issues with Blends in their designa...
  • MartinT
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Superuser Contribution DJ starts playing immediately when selected

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemCan't be bothered checking My Question or IssueSo there I was, minding my own business, scrolling through Spotify, when I noticed what I thought was a new playlist in the Made For You section of t...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 8 Operating System Can't be bothered checking   My Question or Issue So there I was, minding my own business, scrolling through Spotify, when ...
  • Gabrael
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Superuser Contribution Songs stop playing after 9-10 seconds - app

Premium FamilyUSA (have also had the same issue in Mexico)Spotify Version: 8.6.56 (updated today 8/27/21)Device: iPhone Xs, iOS 14.7.1 For 5 days now (that I've noticed) none of my songs will play longer than 9-10 seconds. I can hear one song all the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Premium Family USA (have also had the same issue in Mexico) Spotify Version: 8.6.56 (updated today 8/27/21) Device: iPhone Xs, iOS 14.7.1   For 5 days now (that I've noticed) none of my son...
  • kryuvfx
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Superuser Contribution Smart shuffle blocking from playing songs in order offline

Smart shuffle is blocking me from toggling between shuffling a playlist and playing it in order when I'm completely offline (on a plane, so no way to get back online quickly to toggle through it). Is there any way around it?

  • Casual Listener
  • Smart shuffle is blocking me from toggling between shuffling a playlist and playing it in order when I'm completely offline (on a plane, so no way to get back online quickly to toggle through it). Is...
  • nico_rsx
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Superuser Contribution Can't remove downloaded podcasts from device or delete cache

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1Spotify Version8.5.55.856 My Question or IssueI cannot remove downloaded podcast tracks from my device unless I reboot my device. And even this only works ~50% of the time. In most ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS 13.3.1 Spotify Version 8.5.55.856   My Question or Issue I cannot remove downloaded podcast tracks from my devic...
  • Cmagras
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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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