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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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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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Rastereyes

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Solved!! Song stops when iPhone screen goes black

I have to keep my iPhone screen active to be able to listen to my music, when the screen goes black the music stops. What should I do?

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I have to keep my iPhone screen active to be able to listen to my music, when the screen goes black the music stops. What should I do?

Chrissiefox1

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Offline while on the network? No streaming...

Hey folks...first off...not that tech savvy so bare with me.When I am off a wifi connection but still on an LTE/3G network my account goes to the offline mode and I cannot get back to the online mode to stream. I am aware that this would mean that I ...

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Hey folks...first off...not that tech savvy so bare with me. When I am off a wifi connection but still on an LTE/3G network my account goes to the offline mode and I cannot get back to the online mo...

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Solved!! Gap between songs

I teach cycling classes and I can't figure out how to go from song to song without air time. I turned on the 'No Gap'button on my IPhone, but it didn't seem to help.Please advice. Thank you!

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I teach cycling classes and I can't figure out how to go from song to song without air time. I turned on the 'No Gap' button on my IPhone, but it didn't seem to help. Please advice. Thank you!

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Spotify login error (8) cannot connect to Spotify

Currently I'm having issues having my spotify premium account connect to my algoriddim djay pro app. When I log on to djay pro it's stating "spotify login error" "cannot connect to spotify (8)". Although my spotify app works fine, it seems it's havin...

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Currently I'm having issues having my spotify premium account connect to my algoriddim djay pro app. When I log on to djay pro it's stating "spotify login error" "cannot connect to spotify (8)". Alth...

Db96

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I don’t have the download tab in the Spotify app

I use to have my downloaded tab in my devices (iPad and iPhone) but now i only have the regular online tabs although I am offline.

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I use to have my downloaded tab in my devices (iPad and iPhone) but now i only have the regular online tabs although I am offline.

osornios

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Your Library: Add a "Downloads" Tab/Playlist

Let me know if I'm missing something, but when I'm offline (i.e. riding subway) the only way for me to listen to my downloaded music is either by shuffling playlists (that might have a downloaded track or two), scrolling through my music looking for ...

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Let me know if I'm missing something, but when I'm offline (i.e. riding subway) the only way for me to listen to my downloaded music is either by shuffling playlists (that might have a downloaded tra...

osornios

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Downloads menu disappeared from Library in iPhone app

The Downloads menu has disappeared from the Library in the iPhone app. This was apparently an intentional change with the latest update. As a result, there is no way to browse available music when listening offline. This makes absosutely no sense, as...

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The Downloads menu has disappeared from the Library in the iPhone app. This was apparently an intentional change with the latest update. As a result, there is no way to browse available music when li...

osornios

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"Downloads" menu item missing in My Library (iPhone 8+, Spotify 8.4.37.704)

The "Downloads" menu item recently disappeared from the "My Library" view on my iPhone. I download a lot of my music, so this makes it INCREDIBLY IRRITATING to find an album that I've downloaded. Does anyone have an explanation for why this option ha...

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The "Downloads" menu item recently disappeared from the "My Library" view on my iPhone. I download a lot of my music, so this makes it INCREDIBLY IRRITATING to find an album that I've downloaded...

osornios

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Download Folder missed

hi guys, i can’t see my download folder in my account premium.somebody can help me??

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hi guys, i can’t see my download folder in my account premium. somebody can help me??   

osornios

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Download folders gone

Please put this back, this was a really convenient way to listen to my offline collection. Its pretty awful to remove this folder to encourage more online listening tbh.

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Please put this back, this was a really convenient way to listen to my offline collection. Its pretty awful to remove this folder to encourage more online listening tbh. 

osornios

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Logg in

I can't login to my account it says i can't use it for 14 days

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I can't login to my account  it says i can't use it for 14 days

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Downloaded songs getting deleted

Hello, For some reason (and it’s happened 3x already this week) all my downloaded songs get erased and I need to re-download them. They are still in my personal library but can’t be listened offline unless I download them again. Also when I’m listeni...

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Hello,    For some reason (and it’s happened 3x already this week) all my downloaded songs get erased and I need to re-download them. They are still in my personal library but can’t be li...

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Controlling iPhone's music with Google Home

Ok, so I understand I can control music playing on a Google Home device, etc. with my iPhone via Spotify Connect, but if I were to play Spotify music on my iPhone, would there be a way for me to control the music playing on my iPhone with my Google H...

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Ok, so I understand I can control music playing on a Google Home device, etc. with my iPhone via Spotify Connect, but if I were to play Spotify music on my iPhone, would there be a way for me to cont...

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Playlists overriding Crossfade Settings

Was there a new "feature" rolled out that allows playlist creators to override the local crossfade settings? I'm noticing sporadic, platform independent (iOS, FireTV, Windows) playlists which include 5 or 10 second crossfades.

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Was there a new "feature" rolled out that allows playlist creators to override the local crossfade settings? I'm noticing sporadic, platform independent (iOS, FireTV, Windows) playlists which in...

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Song title frozen on my lock screen

I have an iPhone and a song I played earlier is still frozen on my lock screen even though a different song is playing. How do I fix that?

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I have an iPhone and a song I played earlier  is still frozen on my lock screen even though a different song is playing. How do I fix that?  

ethanxcostello

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My music won’t play

Why doesn’t my phone let me listen to the music that I want it says that I need to shuffle play but I don’t want to??

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Why doesn’t my phone let me listen to the music that I want it says that I need to shuffle play but I don’t want to??

legoscout

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Why is running to tempo is gone?!?!

It’s the only reason I’ve been paying my subscription. It was one of the best features and you took it away. BRING IT BACK!!!

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It’s the only reason I’ve been paying my subscription. It was one of the best features and you took it away. BRING IT BACK!!!

runthisb

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Iphone doesn't ring when spotify plays music or is active in background

Hi,My Iphone doesn't ring when somebody calls me when i use Sporify or when Spotife is not playing but still active in background.I miss a lot of calls due to this problem

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Hi, My Iphone doesn't ring when somebody calls me when i use Sporify or when Spotife is not playing but still active in background. I miss a lot of calls due to this problem

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App Wont Load on Ipod Touch

Downloaded the app on my ipod touch, signed in and it just boots me out to my main screen on my ipod. I have; 1. Restarted the ipod2.Unistalled App3. Rebooted the ipod (holding top and bottom button)4. Reset my entire ipod NOTHING seems to workIpod i...

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Downloaded the app on my ipod touch, signed in and it just boots me out to my main screen on my ipod. I have;   1. Restarted the ipod 2.Unistalled App 3. Rebooted the ipod (holding top and b...

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ALAC .m4a Local File Size/Quality

So I just transferred a bunch of ALAC .m4a files from my PC to the iOS Spotify app and I was wondering are they transferred in the full quality, full size ALAC format? Or are they converted to a lossy format when transferred over?

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So I just transferred a bunch of ALAC .m4a files from my PC to the iOS Spotify app and I was wondering are they transferred in the full quality, full size ALAC format? Or are they converted to a loss...

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