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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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  • MattSuda
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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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  • Camila73
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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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  • n0hero
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Can install the previous version

Since the last update was not to my liking, the interface I did not like, I was used to the previous version, Spotify should allow with which interface to handle either the user's decision.

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  • Since the last update was not to my liking, the interface I did not like, I was used to the previous version, Spotify should allow with which interface to handle either the user's decision.
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[iOS][Other] Bring Back Some Old Features?

I hate to be that person, but the update sucks. The look is nice and all, but I can't do quite a few things that I was able to before, and it's really bumming me out. I can't look any of my friends' accounts up, I can't look at my own account like I ...

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  • I hate to be that person, but the update sucks. The look is nice and all, but I can't do quite a few things that I was able to before, and it's really bumming me out. I can't look any of my friends' ...
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Solved!! ?

I can’t find my friends or see my profile on the new Spotify update

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  • I can’t find my friends or see my profile on the new Spotify update
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Album isn't playing

Hi, I'm trying to play this album: spotify:album:7aAmsHb7JQTHJDt6ekCUHAbut it won't play. It shows up on my laptop but not on my ipad, and won't play on either. Any idea why? Thanks in advance!

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  • Hi,   I'm trying to play this album: spotify:album:7aAmsHb7JQTHJDt6ekCUHA but it won't play. It shows up on my laptop but not on my ipad, and won't play on either. Any idea why?   ...
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Pausing

My music keeps pausing randomly, sometimes it’s when I go into another app and other times when my phone is locked? I have tried logging out but I didn’t work

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  • My music keeps pausing randomly, sometimes it’s when I go into another app and other times when my phone is locked? I have tried logging out but I didn’t work 
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Most of Saved Music gone/Cannot search for other users

Hello, Im a free user and when I went onto spotify on mobile with the new update I noticed that all but 273 of my saved songs were gone. Also I can’t search for other spotify users anymore. Is there any reason for this? And how can I restore my music...

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  • Hello, Im a free user and when I went onto spotify on mobile with the new update I noticed that all but 273 of my saved songs were gone. Also I can’t search for other spotify users anymore. Is there ...
  • Maxim
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Solved!! radio disappeared from iPhone app but not macbook app?

spotify app on my iphone updated to the latest version... and now there is is no radio on the menu, or option to create radio from an artist, song, etc... but it is however still showing up on my macbook spotify app - . Any ideas on how to fix this?

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  • spotify app on my iphone updated to the latest version... and now there is is no radio on the menu, or option to create radio from an artist, song, etc... but it is however still showing up...
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Editing Playlists

Is there any way you can move and rearrange your songs on your playlists with this new update? Was really diggin this update until I ran into this dilemma.

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  • Is there any way you can move and rearrange your songs on your playlists with this new update? Was really diggin this update until I ran into this dilemma.
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Delete Favourite Songs playlist

I have the most recent version of Spotify( very good!) and would like to delete the imposed Favorite Songs playlist please via IOS. eg-I love Whiter Shade of Pale and The Nutcracker Ballet--but they hardly bled together do they_eh? Please can you tel...

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  • I have the most recent version of Spotify( very good!) and would like to delete the imposed Favorite Songs playlist please via IOS. eg-I love Whiter Shade of Pale and The Nutcracker Ballet--but they ...
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Radio in iOS

Hello Community!Can someone tell me where I can find the radio option in the current iOS app version? I can‘t find it anymore...Thanks!

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  • Hello Community! Can someone tell me where I can find the radio option in the current iOS app version? I can‘t find it anymore... Thanks!
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Superuser Contribution Re: Songs keep skipping and pausing randomly

Myself and a lot of my friends have experienced a similar issue recently, but related to Spotify Connect.I've had this issues connecting from both my iPhone 7 iOS 11.3, MacBook Pro (OSX Sierra) connecting to my Samsung R1 speaker and also my Sonos Sy...

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  • Myself and a lot of my friends have experienced a similar issue recently, but related to Spotify Connect. I've had this issues connecting from both my iPhone 7 iOS 11.3, MacBook Pro (OSX Sierra...
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Username listed as string of numbers on iPhone when connected with Facebook

Hello. I am connected to my Spotify student premium account via Facebook sign-on. However, my username on my iPhone app is something like "1243756321." This makes it awkward to share playlists and tracks. Anyone have a similar problem? I tried changi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello. I am connected to my Spotify student premium account via Facebook sign-on. However, my username on my iPhone app is something like "1243756321." This makes it awkward to share playlists and tr...
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Mobile app update: can’t search for friends/people anymore?

I wanted to add a friend but with the latest update, I can only search for music/artists/podcasts but not for people... doesn’t anyone know how I can do that? I don’t even see my followers anymore so I couldn’t find my friend through other friends pr...

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  • I wanted to add a friend but with the latest update, I can only search for music/artists/podcasts but not for people... doesn’t anyone know how I can do that? I don’t even see my followers anymore so...
  • Maxim
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Deleted songs since update

ALL of my songs have been deleted since this new update, except for one playlist. I’m beyond furious since I’ve had an account with you guys since middle school. Any help on getting them all back??

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  • ALL of my songs have been deleted since this new update, except for one playlist. I’m beyond furious since I’ve had an account with you guys since middle school. Any help on getting them all back??
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PROBLEM WITH AN IPOD

Hi! I have a problem with my iPod, iOS 6.1.6. I've already dowloaded the app with an older version form iTunes, but everything goes wrong when i try to listen my music (already on a downloaded playlist). I don't know why when i go to Offline mode, th...

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  • Hi! I have a problem with my iPod, iOS 6.1.6.   I've already dowloaded the app with an older version form iTunes, but everything goes wrong when i try to listen my music (already on a download...
  • Maxim
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New update

So the new Spotify update just came out and I don’t like it. I carnt evan shuffle play all my music. If ther a way to go back on an update help would be greatly appreciated

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  • So the new Spotify update just came out and I don’t like it. I carnt evan shuffle play all my music. If ther a way to go back on an update help would be greatly appreciated 
  • Maxim
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I don’t have the new update

Hello.Everyone is talking about the new update of Spotify but for some reason I still have the old version. I updated my phone (iPhone 6s) to IOS 11.3.1 (because that is the latest update on my phone) and I updated the app of Spotify but I still have...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello. Everyone is talking about the new update of Spotify but for some reason I still have the old version. I updated my phone (iPhone 6s) to IOS 11.3.1 (because that is the latest update on my pho...
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Songs stop playing after whataspp audio message

Hello,after upgrade my iPhone X to 11.3 version I see the following problem: While I'm listening the music on Spotify, if I switch on whatsapp (while the song is playing) and click play on a audio message, after the message the song doesn't start aut...

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  • Hello, after upgrade my iPhone X to 11.3 version I see the following problem:   While I'm listening the music on Spotify, if I switch on whatsapp (while the song is playing) and click play on...
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Can’t download song into my iPhone

Please help me, I’m so frustrated!I downloaded some songs on my laptop and click the download button then I check my iPhone if it worked, I also click the download button too on my phone, and this is what I get.

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  •     Please help me, I’m so frustrated! I downloaded some songs on my laptop and click the download button then I check my iPhone if it worked, I also click the download button too on...
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