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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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Superuser Contribution App pauses music and won’t let you change tracks

The app on iPadOS keeps playing a track till the end and then it pauses. At this point the app won’t let you pick another song, nor will it continue to the next song on a given playlist.

  • Visitor
  • The app on iPadOS keeps playing a track till the end and then it pauses. At this point the app won’t let you pick another song, nor will it continue to the next song on a given playlist.
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Spotify will not let me find user made playlists.

I was searching for a playlist that I've seen before, which was made by another user and not Spotify itself. However, when I tried to look for it, the search results only showed Spotify made playlists, albums, and songs. It was working fine yesterday...

  • Visitor
  • I was searching for a playlist that I've seen before, which was made by another user and not Spotify itself. However, when I tried to look for it, the search results only showed Spotify made playlist...
  • Yordan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution can't listen from watch

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicewatch se with iphone 6s plusOperating Systemwatch os 8.1 / iOS 15.1 My Question or Issuewhen I change device to watch it's stuck on connecting and watch icon infinitely blinking on main screen. Everything seems to be goo...

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device watch se with iphone 6s plus Operating System watch os 8.1 / iOS 15.1   My Question or Issue when I change device to watch it's stuck on connecting a...
  • Jrover6382
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Superuser Contribution Spotify loads slowly 2.0 / goes unresponsive on iOS

On March 15, 2023 Yordan from Spotify posted this and it is still happening to me and has been ever since then. [Premium / USA / iPhone 11 / iOS 16.6] I've cleared the cache. I've turned off and rebooted. I've uninstalled and reinstalled...to no avai...

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  • On March 15, 2023 Yordan from Spotify posted this and it is still happening to me and has been ever since then. [Premium / USA / iPhone 11 / iOS 16.6] I've cleared the cache. I've turned off and rebo...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution spotify gets stuck at one song

PlanpremiumCountryhungaryDeviceiphone 7Operating Systemios 15 My Question or Issuespotify have always got stuck once in a while for me. i am listening to music through bluetooth with airpods, and it happens that one song just breaks the app completel...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan premium Country hungary Device iphone 7 Operating System ios 15   My Question or Issue spotify have always got stuck once in a while for me. i am listening to music through blueto...
  • Blobingo
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Superuser Contribution plays one song then stops

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 15.6My Question or IssueI play one song and then within the first second of the next, the audio is cut and stops playing. the image for the song and the play/pause button becom...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System iOS 15.6 My Question or Issue I play one song and then within the first second of the next, the audio is ...
  • Elsgc
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Superuser Contribution Playlist order on Apple Watch as in iPhone?

On my account I have my playlist sort by ‘Recently added’, but on my Apple Watch it shows differently, by first added. How can I change that?

  • Visitor
  • On my account I have my playlist sort by ‘Recently added’, but on my Apple Watch it shows differently, by first added. How can I change that?
  • blackjay
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Cannot turn volume up or down on Apple watch.

This issue only happens with music downloaded and played on the watch (series 8, watch OS 10). In this situation, the digital crown does nothing and the volume cannot be changed. However, if I play a song on the watch that is not downloaded but playe...

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  • This issue only happens with music downloaded and played on the watch (series 8, watch OS 10). In this situation, the digital crown does nothing and the volume cannot be changed. However, if I play a...
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I see older podcast episodes all of a sudden?

So far, this is only happening with one podcast that I often listen to and is quite popular: Savage Lovecast. I've been listening to a lot of older episodes but - all of a sudden - a couple days ago I was scrolling back to find unplayed old episodes,...

  • Casual Listener
  • So far, this is only happening with one podcast that I often listen to and is quite popular: Savage Lovecast. I've been listening to a lot of older episodes but - all of a sudden - a couple days ago ...
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The replay button resets alone

When I switch playlist, Spotify used to keep the fact that the replay button was always on, now i have to put it every time i change playlists or i change albums, which is really annoying as it didn't do it before.

  • Visitor
  • When I switch playlist, Spotify used to keep the fact that the replay button was always on, now i have to put it every time i change playlists or i change albums, which is really annoying as it didn'...
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Superuser Contribution Log in iPad app fails

After a password reset, I can’t access the iPad app. When I give login credentials, it says “something went wrong. Try again”. After repeated trying, it either says I am offline (which is not the case), or it says to try without a password through an...

  • Newbie
  • After a password reset, I can’t access the iPad app. When I give login credentials, it says “something went wrong. Try again”. After repeated trying, it either says I am offline (which is not the cas...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch Spotify App Not Showing AirPlay-Enabled Device

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 15 Pro Max + Apple Watch Ultra 2Operating SystemiOS 17 + watchOS 10.0.2 My Question or IssueI've encountered an issue with the Spotify app on my Apple Watch. When I try to use the app to play music, I've noticed ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 15 Pro Max + Apple Watch Ultra 2 Operating System iOS 17 + watchOS 10.0.2   My Question or Issue I've encountered an issue with the Spotify a...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution How do I swipe to remove a song from a playlist? (like Liked Songs)

There used to be a way I could swipe to simply delete a song from a playlist. Now I have to click ... and then tap a few more times to remove it. This gets cumbersome and repetitive fast. Is there a simpler way?

  • Casual Listener
  • There used to be a way I could swipe to simply delete a song from a playlist. Now I have to click ... and then tap a few more times to remove it.   This gets cumbersome and repetitive fast. &...
  • Alex
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App on Iphone will not work nor can I delete it and reinstall.

i am using an iphone 14 pro. We have the paid version of the family plan. The rest of the family is having no issues.I can log on to the computer no problem. The issue is the iphone. Please help me fix this.

  • Visitor
  • i am using an iphone 14 pro.   We have the paid version of the family plan.  The rest of the family is having no issues. I can log on to the computer no problem.  The issue is the i...
  • Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Stops playing

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 14 Pro Max Operating Systemios 17.0.1 My Question or IssueI having been playing music all night long. After the last update Spotify quits playing after a while. I am connected to cable internet by WiFi. The signal is v...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 14 Pro Max   Operating System ios 17.0.1   My Question or Issue I having been playing music all night long. After the last update Spotif...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution problems with new iphone

PlanPremiumCountry Italy Deviceiphone 15Operating System(iIOS14I put spotify off line.. then I changed iphone and now I can access to my spotify account, the email link to recover my account doesn't workWhat can I do?thanks My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy   Device iphone 15 Operating System (iIOS14 I put spotify off line.. then I changed iphone and now I can access to my spotify account, the email link to recove...
  • Dian
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AirPlay options poorly integrated

Why do I need to tap through so many menus and screens just to AirPlay my music? I find the layout of the app untidy and convoluted. Please streamline the design and tidy your mess.

  • Newbie
  • Why do I need to tap through so many menus and screens just to AirPlay my music? I find the layout of the app untidy and convoluted. Please streamline the design and tidy your mess.
  • mnichols1
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Solved!! The podcast series “Slate: One Year” will not play

The podcast series “Slate: One Year” will not play from the iOS app. Literally any other podcast I try will play fine. My app is up to date. I’ve force closed the app, and even rebooted my phone trying to get it to work. This issue applies to every e...

  • Casual Listener
  • The podcast series “Slate: One Year” will not play from the iOS app. Literally any other podcast I try will play fine. My app is up to date. I’ve force closed the app, and even rebooted my phone tryi...
  • zz_bottom
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Free Update Playlist View

I'm using Spotify Free on an iPhone SE, with the recent automatic update. Now, I can no longer view which songs are on one of my playlists. When I select a playlist, it only shows me a Shuffle Play button, an Add Songs button, the names of recent son...

  • Casual Listener
  •     I'm using Spotify Free on an iPhone SE, with the recent automatic update. Now, I can no longer view which songs are on one of my playlists. When I select a playlist, it only shows me ...
  • Susan_GP
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