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Lyrics not showing

Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 15.0.2 Spotify 8.6.80.1180 My Question or Issue Apparently everyone in the world got the lyrics with the update. Expect me. How do I fix this ? Or rather how will YOU fix this ?! Empti...

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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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Greyed out titles

I have several songs in my playlist that are 'greyed out'. The titles all appear to be ones that I've brought over to my playlist from iTunes. They're songs I "own" - either downloaded from a CD I own or they're ones that I have purchased. The songs ...

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  • I have several songs in my playlist that are 'greyed out'.  The titles all appear to be ones that I've brought over to my playlist from iTunes. They're songs I "own" - either downloaded from a C...
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iPhone not syncing local files from laptop

My iPhone isn't syncing local music from my MacBook for some reason. I followed the tutorial on the Spotify website but I still can't get it to work. I can listen to the local playlists on my Mac. I can even see them on my iPhone and see how many son...

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  • My iPhone isn't syncing local music from my MacBook for some reason. I followed the tutorial on the Spotify website but I still can't get it to work. I can listen to the local playlists on my Mac. I ...
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i only have 3 bottom tabs

i just downloaded spotify today and it looks like this. none of my friends have this same issue or know how to fix it. please help!

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  • i just downloaded spotify today and it looks like this. none of my friends have this same issue or know how to fix it. please help!
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Local Files wont sync to Iphone

I have done this before, some of the music from my local files are synced into my computer, but some arent.I have re-installed the app, but still when i try to sync it, it says that the file is not downloaded and I have to sync it with my computerI h...

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  • I have done this before, some of the music from my local files are synced into my computer, but some arent. I have re-installed the app, but still when i try to sync it, it says that the file is not...
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Solved!! New UI on iOS - Beta

Ive seen posts that have shown the new UI on Spotify, but im testing the beta and im wondering why we never got it before you launched it.. and on top of that only new accounts are able to use them as ive seen and tried it out for myself.

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  • Ive seen posts that have shown the new UI on Spotify, but im testing the beta and im wondering why we never got it before you launched it.. and on top of that only new accounts are able to use them a...
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Not having Radio option on iPhone 6

I can't find the radio button on my iPhone, it should be on the bottom bar near "search" but it's not. Is this a common problem? I've seen similar topics this week. Belive me, I've reinstalled it but it's not doing something.

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  • I can't find the radio button on my iPhone, it should be on the bottom bar near "search" but it's not. Is this a common problem? I've seen similar topics this week. Belive me, I've reinstalled i...
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Iphone X slow download speed in offline sync

Switched over to iphone X and the offline sync download speed is ridiculously slow. Already set wifi proxy to auto, no improvement. What should i try next? My wifi speedtest is 300mb download speed.

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  • Switched over to iphone X and the offline sync download speed is ridiculously slow. Already set wifi proxy to auto, no improvement. What should i try next? My wifi speedtest is 300mb download speed.
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Favourite artists

Hello Everyone.The first time i logged into Spotify on a free account it let me choose my favourite genres and artists within those genres , this made spotify generate unique playlists for me .so i enjoyed it and then decided to delete the account an...

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  • Hello Everyone. The first time i logged into Spotify on a free account it let me choose my favourite genres and artists within those genres , this made spotify generate unique playlists for me ...
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[iOS] Optimize the Spotify app for the iPhone X

Installed the latest firmware update for my iPhone X this morning and it appears to be pausing the app when it goes to the lock screen. Music can be restarted fron the lock screen, but it's never done that before. Is anyone else experiencing this pro...

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  • Installed the latest firmware update for my iPhone X this morning and it appears to be pausing the app when it goes to the lock screen. Music can be restarted fron the lock screen, but it's never don...
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Search not avaiable

Hi,actually I can not enter any search items in the search tab. That is very bad because it is the main feature in order to find some music. Can you help me?Thanks, Stefan

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  • Hi, actually I can not enter any search items in the search tab. That is very bad because it is the main feature in order to find some music. Can you help me? Thanks, Stefan
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Behind the Lyrics doesn't work!

I use last version Spotify (App Store), iPhone 6. I play music from playlist ''Behind the Lyrics: HITS'', but lyrics absent. wth?!

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  • I use last version Spotify (App Store), iPhone 6. I play music from playlist ''Behind the Lyrics: HITS'', but lyrics absent. wth?!
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Won't download tracks unless open

Spotify won't download any playlists, albums or podcasts unless my phone remains unlocked and the app stays open. I've been a subscriber since about 2012 and have had the family plan for about 2 years now, this is a complete deal breaker. I can't jus...

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  • Spotify won't download any playlists, albums or podcasts unless my phone remains unlocked and the app stays open. I've been a subscriber since about 2012 and have had the family plan for about 2 year...
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Delete download all at once

Hi, Is there a way to delete all the numbers that i have download at once instead of going to each artist seperate and delete the songs one at a time?

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  • Hi,   Is there a way to delete all the numbers that i have download at once instead of going to each artist seperate and delete the songs one at a time?
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Solved!! I don't have Radio and personal playlists

for some reason, on the iOS apps (iPhone and iPad), the Radio tab dosn't exists, while i see it on my Mac. Also, it has been 3 weeks, and i didn't receive my personal playlists yet (daily mix, discover weekly etc..). Anyone knows how to fix it?

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  • for some reason, on the iOS apps (iPhone and iPad), the Radio tab dosn't exists, while i see it on my Mac. Also, it has been 3 weeks, and i didn't receive my personal playlists yet (daily mix, discov...
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Daily mixes gone from library

im' on ios 10.2 iphone 6s, please help

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Fix "WAITING TO DOWNLOAD"

I use Premium User, but when I download, under "download" button is "waiting to download". I have try many way but nothing change. My track between 400-500. And I have 12GB now. Anyone can help me?

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  • I use Premium User, but when I download, under "download" button is "waiting to download". I have try many way but nothing change. My track between 400-500. And I have 12GB now. Anyone can help me?
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Music on my mobile device pauses when internet connectivity is restored

Product: iOS 8.4.46 + MacOS 1.0.77.338 Reproduction Steps:
1) Open both the iOS and MacOS apps logged into the same Spotify account. I have a premium subscription but this shouldn't make a difference.
2) On iOS play a song for a few seconds, then pau...

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  • Product: iOS 8.4.46 + MacOS 1.0.77.338   Reproduction Steps:
 1) Open both the iOS and MacOS apps logged into the same Spotify account. I have a premium subscription but this shouldn't make a...
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Spotify perfernces

Hi guys. So finally I got my Spotify account in Israel and I’m thrilled! Three problems though: 1. Where’s the radio option? 2. Lyrics - it shows me lyrics and song facts at the same time. How can I watch lyrics only? 3. Preferences - almost all of m...

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  • Hi guys. So finally I got my Spotify account in Israel and I’m thrilled! Three problems though:  1. Where’s the radio option?  2. Lyrics - it shows me lyrics and song facts at the same ti...
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[Mobile] Voice Control Spotify

It has come to my attention that a lot of my friends have the voice control feature on their Spotify application but I do not. Is there a reason for that? Is it like a beta test for certain users? I would love to have that feature in my Spotify. Woul...

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  • It has come to my attention that a lot of my friends have the voice control feature on their Spotify application but I do not. Is there a reason for that? Is it like a beta test for certain users? I ...
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Link two accounts

I've had spotify on my phone for two years. I am interested in using it on my mac now and want my playlists to change over. I only have #'s as username but made a new account on the desktop. How can I link my phone's account to my desktop account?

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  • I've had spotify on my phone for two years. I am interested in using it on my mac now and want my playlists to change over. I only have #'s as username but made a new account on the desktop. How can ...
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