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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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  • sapmi
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Files syncing incorrectly

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(iPhone 14)Operating System(iOS 17.1.2) My Question or IssueHello, I’ve been using the local files feature for years, but in the last few weeks almost all the synced files on my phone became unplayable.As i said I know ho...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device (iPhone 14) Operating System (iOS 17.1.2)   My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve been using the local files feature for years, but in the last few weeks a...
  • kamil_lahlou
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playback as soon as I open Reddit app

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 13 proOperating SystemiOS 17.21 Reddit app free version 2023.50.1.614338AirPods Pro v1 Spotify playback stops immediately when I open the Reddit app. if I change screens to other apps, playback resumes immediately. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA  Device iPhone 13 pro Operating System iOS 17.21   Reddit app  free version  2023.50.1.614338 AirPods Pro v1   Spotify playback stops...
  • Lyubka
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Superuser Contribution Discography for the artist R3HAB not loading entirely on mobile

Plan | PremiumCountry | United StatesDevice | iPhone SE 1st GenerationOperating System | iOS 15.7.5 The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on desktop it goes back to 2009. I can search for older tracks and find...

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  • Plan | Premium Country | United States Device | iPhone SE 1st Generation Operating System | iOS 15.7.5   The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on de...
  • sunmarsh
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Superuser Contribution se alcanzo el limite de dispositivos

hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema

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  • hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema
  • Luvane2015
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Superuser Contribution Long delays in airplane mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.2.1 My Question or IssueI'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long time to show my selection or play content. I see the 3 dots flashing for more t...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.2.1   My Question or Issue I'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long tim...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution ‘…’ function on list of podcast episodes not responsive

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPad Pro 11” 2nd GenOperating SystemiOS 17.2 (latest) Spotify version: 8.8.96.395 My Question or IssueWhen on the section displaying a podcasts’ entire list of episodes, the ‘…’ function (used to show add to queue etc) does ...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPad Pro 11” 2nd Gen Operating System iOS 17.2 (latest)   Spotify version: 8.8.96.395   My Question or Issue When on the section displaying a podc...
  • Lyubka
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Superuser Contribution RW/FF is not working from the Car via Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone15Operating SystemiOS 17.2 My Question or IssueSpotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can see those buttons in the car. However, when selecting either RW/FF on Car side, S...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone15 Operating System iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue Spotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can ...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution 30 Second Stop on All Platforms

PlanPremium Family PlanCountryUSADeviceIphone14 Pro Mx (iOS16.2), Dell Inspiron Laptop/Tablet Windows 11 Pro, iPhone Xr iPhone 16.1.1) My Question or IssueEvery platform stops playing music after 30 seconds, both iPhone and Windows. Music is paused, ...

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  • Plan Premium Family Plan Country USA Device Iphone14 Pro Mx (iOS16.2), Dell Inspiron Laptop/Tablet Windows 11 Pro, iPhone Xr iPhone 16.1.1)   My Question or Issue Every platform stops pl...
  • OliverM12
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Superuser Contribution Listing bug on +1000 episode podcasts

I am a IOS Premium user from Turkey. I have a problem with a podcast’s listing on mobile device. I think its related to the episode count on that podcasts. I record a video about my problem I hope it helps. By the way, I also have an Android device I...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am a IOS Premium user from Turkey. I have a problem with a podcast’s listing on mobile device. I think its related to the episode count on that podcasts. I record a video about my problem I hope it...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution My song on repeat won't repeat from the beginning.

PlanPremium FamilyCountryUSA Device(iPhone 12 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 16.6.1) My Question or IssueI'll have a song on repeat and after a while, the song will repeat but not from the beginning of the song

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  • Plan Premium Family Country USA   Device (iPhone 12 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 16.6.1)   My Question or Issue I'll have a song on repeat and after a while, the song will repe...
  • GraceListener
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Superuser Contribution Better way to play music on FaceTime

I have a hard time sharing my Spotify music while on FaceTime. When I click SharePlay the other person is never able to hear it

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  • I have a hard time sharing my Spotify music while on FaceTime. When I click SharePlay the other person is never able to hear it 
  • Kiril
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Superuser Contribution Bring back auto play on the same playlist

I want to listen to the music on my playlist over and over again without having to hit play every-time it ends. It used to do this but they got rid of it in the new update. I don’t want to hear similar music once the playlist comes to a close!

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  • I want to listen to the music on my playlist over and over again without having to hit play every-time it ends. It used to do this but they got rid of it in the new update. I don’t want to hear simil...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Spotify on TV stops playing when phone leaves house

Hi! I like to leave music on for my cat when I go out. However, Spotify on my Smart TV stops playing when my phone goes elsewhere. Any ideas how to avoid? Plan: PremiumCountry: USDevice: iPhone 7

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  • Hi! I like to leave music on for my cat when I go out. However, Spotify on my Smart TV stops playing when my phone goes elsewhere. Any ideas how to avoid?   Plan: Premium Country: US Device:...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Excessive data usage

I went out for less than 10 minutes and listened to songs I had downloaded to my phone and Spotify used 233 Mb of data. What’s going on here?

  • Roadie
  • I went out for less than 10 minutes and listened to songs I had downloaded to my phone and Spotify used 233 Mb of data. What’s going on here?
  • OkayPerson
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts keep changing episodes randomly in the middle of listening

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceIphone13Operating System(iOS 17.1.2) My Question or IssueMy title - for the past few weeks my podcasts skip to a different podcast in the middle of an episode all on their own. This is annoying.

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Iphone13 Operating System (iOS 17.1.2)   My Question or Issue My title - for the past few weeks my podcasts skip to a different podcast in the m...
  • Susan_GP
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Superuser Contribution Liked songs download option

In my Android phone it is possible to download the liked songs list. In my iPhone I can download any list, but not my liked songs list (same list which can be downloaded in android) . (I can copy them manually, create a new list which I can download,...

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  • In my Android phone it is possible to download the liked songs list.    In my iPhone I can download any list, but not my liked songs list (same list which can be downloaded in android) .&...
  • Vasil
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Solved!! Bad sound quality when connected to bluetooth headphones

PlanPremiumCountryVietnamDeviceiPhone SE 2016Operating SystemiOS 13 My Issue I have bad sound quality when i connected to bluetooth headphones (JBL T500BT).

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  • Plan Premium Country Vietnam Device iPhone SE 2016 Operating System iOS 13   My Issue  I have bad sound quality when i connected to bluetooth headphones (JBL T500BT).
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Somehow created two different shows when working to add this months episode

I did review the GuidelinesI’m a monthly podcaster working on a Mac Book Pro.My operating system is Sonoma 14.0 In Previous Months I added new podcast episodes to my podcast show by using one of the following links https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

  • Casual Listener
  • I did review the Guidelines I’m a monthly podcaster working on a Mac Book Pro. My operating system is Sonoma 14.0   In Previous Months I added new podcast episodes to my podcast show by usi...
  • LRShimer
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Superuser Contribution Spotify lyrics not working

PlanFreeCountryAmericaDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating System(iOS 16.5) My Question or IssueMy Spotify lyrics haven’t been working for any songs. It’s been like this for a few weeks now (3+ weeks) and I’m getting frustrated. When I go to where the lyrics...

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  • Plan Free Country America Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System (iOS 16.5)   My Question or Issue My Spotify lyrics haven’t been working for any songs. It’s been like this for a few we...
  • Neovalbu
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iphone wont load spotify app iphone SE

Deviceiphone se My Question or IssueSpotify app wont launch just shows Spotify symbol then crashes. have tried all sorts and even done full phone reset?

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  •     Device iphone se       My Question or Issue Spotify app wont launch just shows Spotify symbol then crashes. have tried all sorts and even done full phone reset?&n...
  • Billy-J
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