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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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Ivelina

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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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BUG IPHONE 8 - IOS 11.2.5

The application behaves unexpectedly, causing the entire IOS system to slow down and the device hangs without a tactile response - IOS 11.2.5 - IPHONE 8

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The application behaves unexpectedly, causing the entire IOS system to slow down and the device hangs without a tactile response - IOS 11.2.5 - IPHONE 8

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Solved!! Spotify on iphone (premium) playing VIA USB in Ford Fiesta - not working

Okay, need some help:I use my iphone to play music.I connect it using the USB port on my centre console, it normally works fine...I got spotify premium to play music without having to HAVE it.The problem is:When I plug the phone in, the music from sp...

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Okay, need some help: I use my iphone to play music. I connect it using the USB port on my centre console, it normally works fine... I got spotify premium to play music without having to HAVE ...

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iPhone, Ford (with USB AUX-in) and repeated next song events

Hi,I'm using my iPhone with Ford integrated radio which has AUX in via USB (I do not have Ford Sync integration). When phone is connected it is being recognized as iPod-like device and I can play songs from my local music library without any problems...

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Hi, I'm using my iPhone with Ford integrated radio which has AUX in via USB (I do not have Ford Sync integration). When phone is connected it is being recognized as iPod-like device and I can p...

FannyVedel

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Solved!! Incorrect city for concerts

I have moved recently and changed my personal details but I’m still getting concert notifications for my old city and not my new one. Any help appreciated, very frustrating as I’m missing gigs I’d like to attend.

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I have moved recently and changed my personal details but I’m still getting concert notifications for my old city and not my new one.   Any help appreciated, very frustrating as I’m missing gi...

phan_times

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Crackling

I've recently noticed that on a whole bunch of tracks on spotify there is this weird crackling in the backgroung. I've tried it on different devices and used different headphones and I still hear this crackling, so I know it's not my equipment. A few...

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I've recently noticed that on a whole bunch of tracks on spotify there is this weird crackling in the backgroung. I've tried it on different devices and used different headphones and I stil...

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All of my playlists and songs are gone

Where the hack is my playlists and songs?They are all gone a few days ago. I didn’t pay you for this. How can I restore my playlists?I hope you find a way to do that.

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Where the hack is my playlists and songs? They are all gone a few days ago. I didn’t pay you for this. How can I restore my playlists? I hope you find a way to do that.

phan_times

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Error 404

I just bought Spotify premium and it logged me out of my account on my phone and when I tried to log in I get the popup error 404. I have tried deleting the app and reinstalling, is there any fix to this error?

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I just bought Spotify premium and it logged me out of my account on my phone and when I tried to log in I get the popup error 404. I have tried deleting the app and reinstalling, is there any fix to ...

phan_times

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Keeps playing the same three artists on repeat

So I have had this app on my iphone 7 plus for a while, and I have loved it, but lately it has been giving me some problems. It only plays songs from the last three artists that I have saved. I have about 108 bands saved and yet I only hear songs fro...

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     So I have had this app on my iphone 7 plus for a while, and I have loved it, but lately it has been giving me some problems.  It only plays songs from the last three artists ...

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Muffled Vocals on iPhone

Hi Everyone, Just downloaded Spotify Premium under a Free Trial for 7 days. When I play audio out of my iPhone 6s through speakers the audio is completely fine. However as soon as I plug in earphones to listen, the vocals become muffled to the point ...

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Hi Everyone,   Just downloaded Spotify Premium under a Free Trial for 7 days.   When I play audio out of my iPhone 6s through speakers the audio is completely fine. However as soon as I...

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Songs Won't Play Continuously in Offline Search on iPhone app

Sometimes I just want to play continuous songs I've downloaded from a specific artist on my iPhone app. I used to be able to do this by searching the artist name when offline and playing songs on shuffle. However, now when I search artist name it wil...

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Sometimes I just want to play continuous songs I've downloaded from a specific artist on my iPhone app. I used to be able to do this by searching the artist name when offline and playing songs on shu...

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Unknown DIG-L21 device

Hello, I for a week now I’ve been having the following problem: when I start playing music on my iPhone, it sometimes stops and when I open spotify it says that my music is playing on a device called DIG-L21. Initially I thought that this was my othe...

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Hello, I for a week now I’ve been having the following problem: when I start playing music on my iPhone, it sometimes stops and when I open spotify it says that my music is playing on a device called...

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[iOS] Spotify app layout prevents parts of the screen being accessed while using hotspot

Hi, While using the Spotify iOS application (latest version as of today, iOS 11.2.5, iphone and having a hotspot enabled on your phone a blue bar appears on top of your screen indicating that a hotspot is being enabled by your phone. However, when op...

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Hi,    While using the Spotify iOS application (latest version as of today, iOS 11.2.5, iphone 😎 and having a hotspot enabled on your phone a blue bar appears on top of your sc...

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Solved!! Disappearing Albums

Specifically 'the promise' by Bruce Springsteen has disappeared after the recent Spotify update. I am assuming there has been an update beacuse all of my downloaded content became unavailable and had to be reaquired. The album cover shows but the tra...

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Specifically 'the promise' by Bruce Springsteen has disappeared after the recent Spotify update. I am assuming there has been an update beacuse all of my downloaded content became unavailable and&nbs...

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No local files playlist

When i try to add 3rd party music to my spotify playlist, it plays perfectly fine from my computer but doesnt show up on my iphone. even when ive downloaded it on my desktop. there is also no local files playlist when i go into the local files tab

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When i try to add 3rd party music to my spotify playlist, it plays perfectly fine from my computer but doesnt show up on my iphone. even when ive downloaded it on my desktop. there is also no local f...

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Offline Limit not "resetting"

Dear Spotify, I'm getting the message that I have reached my offline Limit on my iPhone for about 3 weeks now. Despite deleting numerous playlists and albums from my Offline Collection I still am not able to download new albums or playlists. What see...

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Dear Spotify,   I'm getting the message that I have reached my offline Limit on my iPhone for about 3 weeks now. Despite deleting numerous playlists and albums from my Offline Collection I sti...

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MY LYRICS DON‘T WORK

I have an iPhone SE and Spotify premium but my lyrics don’t work what can I do ? Thank you ! Jay

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I have an iPhone SE and Spotify premium but my lyrics don’t work    what can I do ?    Thank you !   Jay

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How to sort by artist?

I can't figure out how to sort by artist, like you can on desktop.There are only options to sort by Title and Recently Added.

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I can't figure out how to sort by artist, like you can on desktop. There are only options to sort by Title and Recently Added.

joakim-m

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Application blocked on my iPad

Since i have done The last update on my iPad i can't open it . I can cancellation the application neither. What Shall i do .yann

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Since i have done The last update on my iPad i can't open it . I can cancellation the application neither. What Shall i do . yann

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Playlists on iPhone App not Synced with Desktop

Hi. First time poster. Long time user here. I've got a weird problem, and I hope someone can help. A few years ago, I imported a bunch of playlists from iTunes into Spotify. For some reason, I have three sets of those playlists. Oddly, none of those ...

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Hi. First time poster. Long time user here. I've got a weird problem, and I hope someone can help.   A few years ago, I imported a bunch of playlists from iTunes into Spotify. For some reason,...

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porque no se reproduce toda la musica

Al poner modo aleatorio en mi celular, solo reproduce una pequena seccion de toda la musica que tengo, no se que hacer, ya que quiero escuchar mis otras canciones sin problema

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Al poner modo aleatorio en mi celular, solo reproduce una pequena seccion de toda la musica que tengo, no se que hacer, ya que quiero escuchar mis otras canciones  sin problema  

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