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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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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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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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Solved!! Following Artists and Friends

My spotify is currently not working, as I cannot see who I am following or who is following me. I’ve been trying to fix this the entire week. Someone help. Also, my username is “ilf1wn2humc51dw4e1930lal7” and have not got help on any of my e-mails se...

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My spotify is currently not working, as I cannot see who I am following or who is following me. I’ve been trying to fix this the entire week. Someone help. Also, my username is “ilf1wn2humc51dw4e1930...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Hulu Spotify student bundle won’t recognize me

I keep trying to buy the bundle but it says it can’t find me at my college. I have student id to prove it I just don’t know what else to do.

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I keep trying to buy the bundle but it says it can’t find me at my college. I have student id to prove it I just don’t know what else to do. 

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot choose song

Hi-i am a free user, who is logged in through Facebook. When I was on WiFi, I used to be able to choose songs by listening and then adding them to a playlist, but now I can only shuffle playlists. Is there a way to change this? I understand that prem...

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Hi- i am a free user, who is logged in through Facebook. When I was on WiFi, I used to be able to choose songs by listening and then adding them to a playlist, but now I can only shuffle playlists. ...

SergioDavid

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Solved!! iPhone X Extremely Slow Downloads

Upgraded to an iPhone X and it's impossible to get my offline files sync'd. Started out and downloaded 1 song every three or four minutes so I removed the spotify app and removed all of my devices from the offline list in my account then reinstalled....

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Upgraded to an iPhone X and it's impossible to get my offline files sync'd. Started out and downloaded 1 song every three or four minutes so I removed the spotify app and removed all of my devices fr...

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Cannot sync local files from desktop -> iphone

I have fixed this problem, it turns out I just needed to wait or something, I went to check my phone 20 minutes later and they were just there, strange. Original message:I downloaded an album that isn't available on Spotify from bandcamp, I've loaded...

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I have fixed this problem, it turns out I just needed to wait or something, I went to check my phone 20 minutes later and they were just there, strange.   Original message: I downloaded an al...

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How do I login to Hulu if I login with Facebook to Spotify?

I got the promotion of Spotify Premium with Hulu. I followed the instructions and completed them without issues. But the Hulu app for iOS doesn’t have the option to login with Facebook. Facebook is my login Auth in Spotify.

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I got the promotion of Spotify Premium with Hulu. I followed the instructions and completed them without issues. But the Hulu app for iOS doesn’t have the option to login with Facebook. Facebook is m...

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Music shuffle

Whenever i shuffle songs, same songs are being played everytime. Can spotify make a change so different songs would also be played on shuffle?

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Whenever i shuffle songs, same songs are being played everytime. Can spotify make a change so different songs would also be played on shuffle? 

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Solved!! Playlist on iphone app, how to change order?

On my playlist on the computer the newest added song can be put on top so i go from newest to oldest added song. But on my iphone app i cant find how to change order, does anyone know how i change it?

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On my playlist on the computer the newest added song can be put on top so i go from newest to oldest added song. But on my iphone app i cant find how to change order, does anyone know how i change it?

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Unable to login to Spotify on iphone app

I am unable to login to Spotify on my iphone. I downloaded the app, hit login, and then it goes to a new screen with "Log in" on top and a video playing below, but nowhere to actually login. I have deleted and re-downloaded app multiple times. I have...

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I am unable to login to Spotify on my iphone.  I downloaded the app, hit login, and then it goes to a new screen with "Log in" on top and a video playing below, but nowhere to actually login.&nb...

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Some songs not showing up in my Songs?

Hi,Yesterday I noticed that some of my downloaded songs in Songs on the Spotify app are not showing up despite being there before. The songs are still downloaded and when I search for them using the filter above ‘shuffle play’ they will appear in the...

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Hi, Yesterday I noticed that some of my downloaded songs in Songs on the Spotify app are not showing up despite being there before. The songs are still downloaded and when I search for them using th...

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Do I have to resubscribe to premium to use voice controls on iOS?

edit: April 13 2018: Updating iOS resolved the issue. The voice control doesn't work from the lock-screen and requires unlocking and 1 to 3 taps depending on where you are within the app... so not exactly as safe as siri while driving. Do I have to r...

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edit: April 13 2018: Updating iOS resolved the issue. The voice control doesn't work from the lock-screen and requires unlocking and 1 to 3 taps depending on where you are within the app... so not ex...

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Allow to remove menu items

For simplicity allow users to remove some list items on "Your Music" page. For example, I use only Playlists and Songs section, I would like to have only them to click on them without thinking. As it is, I spend a few moments to find the section I wa...

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For simplicity allow users to remove some list items on "Your Music" page. For example, I use only Playlists and Songs section, I would like to have only them to click on them without thinking. As it...

Keanu_C

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Using iPod in car

I have recently started using my iPod for music in the car instead of iPhone due to saving charge but when I link the iPod to my in car Bluetooth system I cannot skip songs via controls on steering wheel or touch screen - I can only do it on the iPod...

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I have recently started using my iPod for music in the car instead of iPhone due to saving charge but when I link the iPod to my in car Bluetooth system I cannot skip songs via controls on steering w...

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Can’t open app when hooked to Bluetooth in my truck

Got a new stereo and installed , when hooked to Bluetooth or usb in my truck I can’t get into my library, iPhone 8 Plus

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Got a new stereo and installed , when hooked to Bluetooth or usb in my truck I can’t get into my library, iPhone 8 Plus 

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Playlists aren't shuffling

Hi. So with this new update, I can't seem to get my playlists to shuffle the music on my phone. When I press shuffle, it starts with the first song I added to the playlist and then goes to the second then third and so on. So it basically plays in ord...

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Hi. So with this new update, I can't seem to get my playlists to shuffle the music on my phone. When I press shuffle, it starts with the first song I added to the playlist and then goes to the second...

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New fullscreen artwork on iOS

I've noticed that Spotify now automatically goes into Full Sreen artwork and the on-screen controls disppear when playing the playlist 'Today's Top Hits'. I don't like not having the controls on screen but I've noticed that some users do like this fe...

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I've noticed that Spotify now automatically goes into Full Sreen artwork and the on-screen controls disppear when playing the playlist 'Today's Top Hits'.   I don't like not having the control...

dudemanxx

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Why cant i play this song?

Why cant i play song 1 and 2? Im from norway, is it because of that? Dont understand

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Why cant i play song 1 and 2?  Im from norway, is it because of that? Dont understand 

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Superuser Contribution Search option lacking genres

Hi guys. Spotify lAndes here in israel less than a month, and sadly I find myself spamming the community with questions about problems with the app. Now there’s something new - ever since I went premium, when I Tap the search option it won’t show me ...

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Hi guys. Spotify lAndes here in israel less than a month, and sadly I find myself spamming the community with questions about problems with the app. Now there’s something new - ever since I went...

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Repeat all and repeat track missing

Can someone tell me where to find the repeat all or repeat track options? It’s gone after the recent update

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Can someone tell me where to find the repeat all or repeat track options? It’s gone after the recent update

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Spotify automatically skips some songs

I have spotify premium and for some reason some songs are automatically skipped, the titles are grayed out and appear for about a second before being skipped automatically. Can someone explain why this happens?

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I have spotify premium and for some reason some songs are automatically skipped, the titles are grayed out and appear for about a second before being skipped automatically. Can someone explain why th...

0rangeJuice

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