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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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Songs changing part way though

Hey I have an iPhone 8 and my Spotify started changing songs after about 20 seconds, it was working fine this morning now it’s doing this and I can’t even get though one song it just keeps changing to other songs in my playlist, I tried restarting th...

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  • Hey I have an iPhone 8 and my Spotify started changing songs after about 20 seconds, it was working fine this morning now it’s doing this and I can’t even get though one song it just keeps changing t...
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Spotify in Audi does not show track list on MMI, but Apple Music does

I'm able to play Spotify via Bluetooth on my 2017 Audi A4 (I don't have Carplay). The current playing song is displayed on the MMI, I'm able to pause, play previous and next songs. What I can't do is diplay the playlist or album tracklist on the MMI ...

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  • I'm able to play Spotify via Bluetooth on my 2017 Audi A4 (I don't have Carplay). The current playing song is displayed on the MMI, I'm able to pause, play previous and next songs. What I can't do is...
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Album cover view for library on iPhone

Spoiler (Highlight to read) Hey, whenever I change the cover of a playlist on my laptop, they don’t change on my iPhone. I’ve tried signing out and in but that didn’t change anything. I’d rather not delete the app since I’ll have to download all my s...

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  •   Hey, whenever I change the cover of a playlist on my laptop, they don’t change on my iPhone. I’ve tried signing out and in but that didn’t change anything. I’d rather not delete the app since...
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Volume

I cannot hear Spotify playing on my iPhone SE- I’ve checked volume on phone. Is there a volume control within Spotify?

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  • I cannot hear Spotify playing on my iPhone SE- I’ve checked volume on phone. Is there a volume control within Spotify?
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Spotify Volume very low!

Hey Music Lovers! I use Spotify on my JBL Charge 3 BT Speaker, on my Volkwagen Media System via Bluetooth and on my Powerbeats 3 BT Headphones. I love Spotify but the Volume is very very low. All other Streaming Apps are much louder than Spotify. I t...

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  • Hey Music Lovers!    I use Spotify on my JBL Charge 3 BT Speaker, on my Volkwagen Media System via Bluetooth and on my Powerbeats 3 BT Headphones. I love Spotify but the Volume is very ve...
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skip track function not working with bluetooth earbuds

I'm running the latest version of spotify with bluetooth earbuds that should control spotify remotely. Volume and pause function works fine, but I can't get spotify to skip to the next track when I double tap the play button on the earbuds as intende...

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  • I'm running the latest version of spotify with bluetooth earbuds that should control spotify remotely. Volume and pause function works fine, but I can't get spotify to skip to the next track when I d...
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Device Options Limited if Connected to Bluetooth Device

If I'm not connected to any kind of bluetooth speakers or headphones I get the full range of device options to play from (see screenshot), such as my Amazon Echo. However, if I'm connected to any bluetooth device (i.e. connected to echo over bluetoot...

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  • If I'm not connected to any kind of bluetooth speakers or headphones I get the full range of device options to play from (see screenshot), such as my Amazon Echo. However, if I'm connected to any blu...
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BMW Connected Drive and ios 11.0.2

Hi, ever since the recent ios 11 upgrade, I have lost the connectivity to the BMW Connected Drive. I would connect by iphone 6 via the usb cable and Spotify would appear in the Media dection as a usable app, but since the upgrade Spotify no longer ap...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, ever since the recent ios 11 upgrade, I have lost the connectivity to the BMW Connected Drive. I would connect by iphone 6 via the usb cable and Spotify would appear in the Media dection as a usa...
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Superuser Contribution Bug in sharing playlists

Hi, unfortunately I cannot share my playlists anymore, since every time I'm copying the according link I get a notice stating I have to provide a valid Spotify URL. Would appreciate it if you could help me here. Thanks and best, Christian

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  • Hi, unfortunately I cannot share my playlists anymore, since every time I'm copying the according link I get a notice stating I have to provide a valid Spotify URL. Would appreciate it if you could h...
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I can't listen to Spotify Online

Hello I can't listen to Spotify Online, the problem started yesterday. Can you help me? What is wrong?

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  • Hello I can't listen to Spotify Online, the problem started yesterday. Can you help me? What is wrong?
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kkbox playlist divert to spotify

hello everyone i am a kkbox user whon want to transfer to spotify.kkbox is a app famous in asiabut didnt have such many edm or english songs in spotify when i use spotify i found some question.my playlist in kkbox cant divert to spotifymy playlist in...

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  • hello everyone i am a kkbox user whon want to transfer to spotify. kkbox is a app famous in asia but didnt have such many edm or english songs in spotify  when i use spotify i found some ques...
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Spotify freezes at the beginning of an ad.

My standard Spotify account has started to freeze at the beginning of an ad. Since yesterday 12/1/18. Cannot get anything to release it except rebooting iPad. Very annoying. Happens every 30 mins.

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  • My standard Spotify account has started to freeze at the beginning of an ad. Since yesterday 12/1/18. Cannot get anything to release it except rebooting iPad. Very annoying. Happens every 30 mins.&nb...
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Solved!! No "Available offline" button in my screen

Hi, I would like to listen offline, but I cannot find a "Available offline" button in my screen. Any suggestions where to look? I have upgraded my free account to premium a week ago. Thanks, Jurgen

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  • Hi,   I would like to listen offline, but I cannot find a "Available offline" button in my screen.   Any suggestions where to look?   I have upgraded my free account to premium a...
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Premium for Family - how does the "family" log in?

I bought the Premium for Family. My son has a previous account but I bought the Premium. The email was sent to him that asks him to accept the invitation, but it asks him to log in. He tried using my login ID and password, but doesnt' work. How can h...

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  • I bought the Premium for Family.  My son has a previous account but I bought the Premium.  The email was sent to him that asks him to accept the invitation, but it asks him to log in. ...
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Ringtone for iphone takes place of song

(First off please move this topic to appropriate thread as couldn't post in issues.) I want to listen to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica however can only listen to a 21 second segment of the song, the chorus. This is the same segment I have recently sav...

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  • (First off please move this topic to appropriate thread as couldn't post in issues.)   I want to listen to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica however can only listen to a 21 second segment of the so...
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music playing but no sound iphone SE

since yesterday my spotify on my iphone SE tells me its playing the music i selected.. but there s no sound.. i deleted and downloaded the app again and restarted my phone too. on the computer everything s fine.

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  • since yesterday my spotify on my iphone SE tells me its playing the music i selected.. but there s no sound.. i deleted and downloaded the app again and restarted my phone too. on the computer everyt...
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Playlist songs not playing

Basically, I see the list of songs on my playlists but i cannot play any of them. I have already updated the app and rebooted the iphone 5s. Any help? Thanks

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  • Basically, I see the list of songs on my playlists but i cannot play any of them. I have already updated the app and rebooted the iphone 5s. Any help? Thanks
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Why the 1st playlist of my channel doesn't show up?

Hi! I have 4 playlsits in my channel, but as one enters in the profile via Iphone, the first one just automatically goes up and just shows the other 3. as you see in the picture. can this be fixed in this device? is that happening to the rest? thanks...

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  • Hi!   I have 4 playlsits in my channel, but as one enters in the profile via Iphone, the first one just automatically goes up and just shows the other 3. as you see in the picture. can this be...
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Moving Local Files from Window machine to iPhone

I am having the worst time getting my local files over to my iPhone from my laptop. I’ve tried tethering, same wifi network, everything I can think of. Can someone help me?

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  • I am having the worst time getting my local files over to my iPhone from my laptop.  I’ve tried tethering, same wifi network, everything I can think of. Can someone help me?
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