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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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Unable to tell what song is playing.

Recently having changed to Spotify as my default music app I was really enjoying it until suddenly I have been unable to tell exactly what song is playing. It does not show it across the bottom of my screen, nor on the widget on my iPhone. It recogni...

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  • Recently having changed to Spotify as my default music app I was really enjoying it until suddenly I have been unable to tell exactly what song is playing. It does not show it across the bottom of my...
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Volume too low on iPhone 7

Hi, i just bought Spotify premium for students, but I am actually regretting that. Whenever I try to listen to my playlist on my iPhone the volume is ridicously low, I can barely get songs' words. I've already try to look at the volume panel on my se...

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  • Hi, i just bought Spotify premium for students, but I am actually regretting that. Whenever I try to listen to my playlist on my iPhone the volume is ridicously low, I can barely get songs' words. I'...
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Spotify doesn't connect to internet (WiFi)

The App doesn't connect to internet, so I can't download all the playlist I had before to play it in offline mode. I already deleted the app and install again but it doesn't work. I'm paying for the Premium account and is unacceptable to have this ki...

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  • The App doesn't connect to internet, so I can't download all the playlist I had before to play it in offline mode. I already deleted the app and install again but it doesn't work. I'm paying for the ...
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Possible to send push notifications when a playlist I created is updated?

Hi, Is it possible to set up push notifications to notify followers of my playlist when I update the playlist? Apologies if this has been asked before - all I could find were old threads. I'm using an iPhone X if that helps. Thanks in advance!

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  • Hi,   Is it possible to set up push notifications to notify followers of my playlist when I update the playlist?   Apologies if this has been asked before - all I could find were old th...
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Superuser Contribution We want an update on the Touch Preview status

For more than a month now, people have been complaining about the removal of Touch Preview in iOS.Al questions, receive the same (one month old) standard response.It is time that Spotify inform it customers on the status of this disagreement between ...

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  • For more than a month now, people have been complaining about the removal of Touch Preview in iOS. Al questions, receive the same (one month old) standard response. It is time that Spotify inform i...
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iPhone Control Center does not work correctly

Hi, I have a Bluesound Node , Spotify and an iPhone. with the new Control Center, I am able to pause/start/skip, but the volume is not always responding. I added a phote to illustrate what is working (green) and not (red) . All my devices run the lat...

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  • Hi,    I have a Bluesound Node , Spotify and an iPhone.  with the new Control Center, I am able to pause/start/skip, but the volume is not always responding. I added a phote to illu...
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Can't view the Queue on Iphone

Hello. when I am listening to songs, I was able to click a button to edit the order of the queque and the order that the songs came in. However, I am not able to do this. I'm not sure why the button disappeared.

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  • Hello.  when I am listening to songs, I was able to click a button to edit the order of the queque and the order that the songs came in. However, I am not able to do this. I'm not sure why the ...
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Why won't my local files songs save?

I can't seem to get songs from my local files on iTunes into my saved Spotify songs. I've done the steps Spotify takes me through where I first save the local file to a playlist and then mark that playlist as downloaded offline, and everything is sti...

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  • I can't seem to get songs from my local files on iTunes into my saved Spotify songs. I've done the steps Spotify takes me through where I first save the local file to a playlist and then mark that pl...
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Solved!! No Chromecast on iOS 11

Recently updated to iOS 11 and there is no longer a devices available button on my Spotify to allow me Chromecast, as you can see in attached photo. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Running version 8.4.18.632. Thank you.

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  • Recently updated to iOS 11 and there is no longer a devices available button on my Spotify to allow me Chromecast, as you can see in attached photo. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app. ...
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normal songs having the language switched in a song

So I starting playing my normal playlist, I played no vacancy by one republic- throughout the song it is changing the language to french i think. The song is normally in english I dont know how the language is being switched randomly throughout the s...

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  • So I starting playing my normal playlist, I played no vacancy by one republic- throughout the song it is changing the language to french i think. The song is normally in english I dont know how the l...
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Language

I live in America but speak Norwegian. Everything on my phone is in Norwegian except for Spotify which will not change. Is there a way to fix it or would I have to be in Norway for it to give me the proper language?

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  • I live in America but speak Norwegian. Everything on my phone is in Norwegian except for Spotify which will not change. Is there a way to fix it or would I have to be in Norway for it to give me...
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Queue Glitch Making Queue Appear Blank

I am using the iPhone X currently but the same thing happened on my iPhone 6 Plus. When I am queuing up songs (let’s say 4 or 5) the last couple songs I add, or all of them, appear blank and are unable to be seen. Is anyone else experiencing this pro...

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  • I am using the iPhone X currently but the same thing happened on my iPhone 6 Plus. When I am queuing up songs (let’s say 4 or 5) the last couple songs I add, or all of them, appear blank and are unab...
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Spotify on Chromecast

Hello!I just started using Google Chromecast and I have an issue. The device is working fone with every app I’ve tryed except spotify. When I connect my phone to the Chromecast and try to play some music it starts skipping songs uncontrolably. I can’...

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  • Hello! I just started using Google Chromecast and I have an issue. The device is working fone with every app I’ve tryed except spotify. When I connect my phone to the Chromecast and try to play some...
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Can't stream Spotify in 2013 hyundai Genesis

I have an iphone 6S Plus, that will not play Spotify Radio or my playlists when plugged in to the Aux jack in console. Suggestions?

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  • I have an iphone 6S Plus, that will not play Spotify Radio or  my playlists when plugged in to  the Aux jack in console. Suggestions?
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Why can't I hear background/supportive vocals with headphones on?

I'm playing this song California Dreamin' on my new Beats (Solo 2), and I can't hear supportive vocals, only the lead singer. This is on the iPhone. When I plug my Apple earphones in it works fine. I have tried them both on my laptop too without issu...

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  • I'm playing this song California Dreamin' on my new Beats (Solo 2), and I can't hear supportive vocals, only the lead singer. This is on the iPhone. When I plug my Apple earphones in it works fine. ...
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Updated iPad to iOS 11 can no longer log in to Spotify

I’ve just updated iPad to iOS 11 and I can’t log in to Spotify. I get a message saying Spotify need to update software to work with iOS 11 ... anyone else had this problem?

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  • I’ve just updated iPad to iOS 11 and I can’t log in to Spotify. I get a message saying Spotify need to update software to work with iOS 11 ... anyone else had this problem?
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Sound when changing and switching songs from the control center

Hello everyone! Thank you in advance, I tell you what is my probla since I upgrade to IOS 11 every time I change the song or play or pause either from the notification or the notification center this emits a somewhat annoying sound, it's like a "beep...

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  • Hello everyone!   Thank you in advance, I tell you what is my probla since I upgrade to IOS 11 every time I change the song or play or pause either from the notification or the notification ce...
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iTunes Payment

I was wondering if I can pay with iTunes store credit because I just bought $100 worth of iTunes cards

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  • I was wondering if I can pay with iTunes store credit because I just bought $100 worth of iTunes cards
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Play on apple watch

When will I be able to use spotify on my apple watch?

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  • When will I be able to use spotify on my apple watch?
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Opening Spotify from Waze opens Trifecta

GIVEN that I am logged into Spotify as a premium userAND I have previously connected Spotify to my Waze AccountAND Used the Waze to spotify on screen featureWHEN I click on the Spotify button on the screenTHEN the Waze app opens an app called Trifect...

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  • GIVEN that I am logged into Spotify as a premium user AND I have previously connected Spotify to my Waze Account AND Used the Waze to spotify on screen feature WHEN I click on the S...
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