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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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pkrpmusic

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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Lyrics not in sync when using Airplay

Hello team, since the global release of lyrics, I am enjoying the feature. My only complaint is that when playing the music using AirPlay, lyrics are not in sync anymore. The lyrics in my iPhone 13 Pro are displayed in advance. Seems like the app doe...

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Hello team, since the global release of lyrics, I am enjoying the feature. My only complaint is that when playing the music using AirPlay, lyrics are not in sync anymore.  The lyrics in my iP...

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Why are all audiobooks locked when I am on a family premium account?

I’m on a family premium account and I am unable to listen to audiobooks as they all seem locked. I should have 15 hours of audiobooks free on this plan. Why does it say I need to pay extra to listen?

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I’m on a family premium account and I am unable to listen to audiobooks as they all seem locked. I should have 15 hours of audiobooks free on this plan. Why does it say I need to pay extra to listen?

schmidt107

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Superuser Contribution Beats Flex

Plan/PremiumCountryUK DeviceIPHONE16proOperating SystemiOS 18.1 My Question or IssueI have several pairs of Beats Flex and I connected one of them to my iPhone and I find that Spotify app on iOS will play the music but there be no sound. I’ve reset t...

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Plan /Premium Country UK   Device IPHONE16pro Operating System iOS 18.1   My Question or Issue I have several pairs of Beats Flex and I connected one of them to my iPhone and I f...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution App keeps returning to top of playlist

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceiPad 6Operating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueI play a song on my playlist that contains several hundred songs. I switch to a different app with the song still playing. I switch back to spotify to choose a new so...

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Plan Premium Country Philippines Device iPad 6 Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue I play a song on my playlist that contains several hundred songs. I switch to a different ...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app disconnecting my devices

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceIphone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 18.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I connect with both AirPods pros gen 2( left and right earbud ) or my AirPods maxes, Spotify plays for one second and disconnects my devices...

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  Plan Premium Country United States Device Iphone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 18.1   My Question or Issue Every time I connect with both AirPods pros gen 2( left and right e...

Ivelina

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Solved!! How to add a canvas to a local file

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.A.Device(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 12.2) My Question or IssueI saw that Spotify has a new feature on some songs called a Canvas that lets songs have little animations on them instead of cover art. I was wondering: does anyon...

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Plan Premium Country U.S.A. Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 12.2)   My Question or Issue I saw that Spotify has a new feature on some songs called a Canvas that lets songs have...

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Superuser Contribution I can’t turn shuffle off, Premium subscriber

When I click on the shuffle icon it just goes between smart Shuffle and regular shuffle and never turns off. It also seems to add smart shuffle recommendations whether or not Smart Shuffle is selected. Plan/PremiumCountryUSiPhone 14 Pro Operating Sys...

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When I click on the shuffle icon it just goes between smart Shuffle and regular shuffle and never turns off.  It also seems to add smart shuffle recommendations whether or not Smart Shuffle is s...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Local Files not playing on Iphone

I have a bunch of local files on my mac and those songs are playing just fine on my playlist there, but when I try to use it on my phone only four of the songs show up. I've tried everything but nothing seems to fix this. Help!

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  I have a bunch of local files on my mac and those songs are playing just fine on my playlist there, but when I try to use it on my phone only four of the songs show up. I've tried e...

xrazzthekidd

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Superuser Contribution On my iPhone, there is no audio on any song or podcast selection.

It shows that the song is playing, but there is no volume. Phone volume is fully up. Bluetooth is connected. Other Bluetooth apps (XM) operate fine. The problem is only resolved if I turn off the phone and restart it.

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It shows that the song is playing, but there is no volume. Phone volume is fully up. Bluetooth is connected. Other Bluetooth apps (XM) operate fine. The problem is only resolved if I turn off the pho...

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Superuser Contribution Guest mode

I think it would be awesome for a guest mode feature to be on spotify. Sometimes it gets annoying how when someone wants to play a song in spotify and you give then your phone and they start looking through all your playlists and songs. A guest mode ...

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I think it would be awesome for a guest mode feature to be on spotify. Sometimes it gets annoying how when someone wants to play a song in spotify and you give then your phone and they start looking ...

eVad-e

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Superuser Contribution Change for family and can't listening without wifi

Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us.

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Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us. 

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Playlist changes randomised

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueWhen moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to a random song not the one chosen. Problem seems to stop when playing the song you wa...

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  Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue When moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to ...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect - need premium subscription?

Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select the device in the Spotify App on my iPhone, it says ...

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Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select t...

tom_nichols

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Superuser Contribution sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot menu. Bit for podcasts I used to have a little timer ...

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Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot ...

Letigra

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Ich habe 3 mal 3 € überwiesen um die spotify abo zu kaufen es hat nicht fun

Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen

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Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen

Maxim

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Superuser Contribution Podcasts are gone

Device(iPhone 11Operating System(iOS 18My Question or IssueI’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with the names and I know that’s not true.

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Device (iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS 18 My Question or Issue I’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with th...

Maria

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App crashing on ios after a minute of playback

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 14 plus.)Operating System(iOS 18.1.) My Question or IssueApp keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback

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Plan Premium Country India Device (iPhone 14 plus.) Operating System (iOS 18.1.)   My Question or Issue App keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback

amalsomaraj

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Superuser Contribution Possible full screen bug

Premium account with iOS iPhone 15.Version 8.9.84.543 Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked.Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click in the down arrow to minimise, it goes into full screen mode. Hap...

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Premium account with iOS iPhone 15. Version 8.9.84.543   Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked. Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Settings has disappeared

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 10My Question or IssueThe settings menu (cog) has vanished. I uninstalled...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 10 M...

The_Code

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