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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Spotify stoppt meine Musik von alleine und das immer wieder hat jemand Tips

Wenn ich Musik höre stoppt Spotify meine Musik, ich drücke immer wieder auf play doch Spotify stoppt sie wieder was wirklich anstrengt ist

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  • Wenn ich Musik höre stoppt Spotify meine Musik, ich drücke immer wieder auf play doch Spotify stoppt sie wieder was wirklich anstrengt ist
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Spotify Loses My Spot

Device: Iphone 14 Pro Max When I play music through my AirPods Pro (Version 5859) and I pause it or put my AirPods Pro in the charging case, Spotify will lose the place of my current song i.e. I have to go back into Spotify and start the song over/pl...

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  • Device: Iphone 14 Pro Max   When I play music through my AirPods Pro (Version 5859) and I pause it or put my AirPods Pro in the charging case, Spotify will lose the place of my current song i....
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Superuser Contribution make iPad always visible for Spotify connect

Hello,My iPad is always connected to my old stereo and therefore if I want to listen to Spotify at home, I would want to use my iPhone or my macMini to connect to the iPad and play music through it (as its connected with the stereo). Unfortunately, t...

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  • Hello, My iPad is always connected to my old stereo and therefore if I want to listen to Spotify at home, I would want to use my iPhone or my macMini to connect to the iPad and play music through it...
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Superuser Contribution Make Spotify play automatically when it connects to bluetooth

When I enter my car, my phone automatically connects to an FM transmitter. I wanted Spotify to start playing my Classic Rock playlist automatically, since, when im in a hurry I have to drive without music or try and make it play with one hand. I've t...

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  • When I enter my car, my phone automatically connects to an FM transmitter. I wanted Spotify to start playing my Classic Rock playlist automatically, since, when im in a hurry I have to drive without ...
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Superuser Contribution Daily mix stuck in shuffle mode

PlanFree/PremiumCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 15.7.1 My Question or IssueAll of my playlists including my daily mixes are stuck on shuffle. Usually the daily mixes allow me to play whichever song I want. I’ve made sure to uncheck s...

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  •   Plan Free/Premium Country England Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 15.7.1   My Question or Issue All of my playlists including my daily mixes are stuck on shuffle. Usually...
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Superuser Contribution Can’t use app

So I have just signed up again so I can use on my mobile. Surprise it will download but not open the app. I have deleted and reinstalled 5 times but still no. can anyone help me please. Otherwise I will cancel subscription with disappointment. not No...

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  • So I have just signed up again so I can use on my mobile. Surprise it will download but not open the app. I have deleted and reinstalled 5 times but still no.  can anyone help me please. Ot...
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Superuser Contribution When reshuffling the playlist goes back to the original shuffled playlist

For example if you have shuffle turned on, then unshuffle, then reshuffle the playlist is not reshuffled, it goes back to the original shuffle

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  • For example if you have shuffle turned on, then unshuffle, then reshuffle the playlist is not reshuffled, it goes back to the original shuffle
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Superuser Contribution can't log in on iphone

i can log in on computer; same log in details are "incorrect" on iphone. Insists I use link to gmail to reset, but I can't use gmail app on my phone.

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  • i can log in on computer; same log in details are "incorrect" on iphone. Insists I use link to gmail to reset, but I can't use gmail app on my phone.
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcast display

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueI want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large images. I also want to be able to hide played episodes here on the home scre...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue I want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large ...
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Lyrics Glitching (iOS 15/iPhone 11)

PlanPremium CountryUSA Device(iPhone 11) Operating System(iOS 15) My Question or IssueThe lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost 3 weeks now. They either don’t load or the loading screen blocks the lyrics. This happens about 80% of t...

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  •   Plan Premium   Country USA   Device (iPhone 11)   Operating System (iOS 15)   My Question or Issue The lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost...
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No sound when connected to HondaLink via bluetooth or usb since upgrading to ios9

Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb cable) The car stereo display shows the song curre...

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  • Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb...
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Superuser Contribution Apple Car Play (offline) not really functional

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 16.3 My Question or IssueWhen I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correctly) under "Home" that I am offline.The problem is that under "Recently Played",...

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  • Plan Premium   Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System iOS 16.3   My Question or Issue When I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correct...
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Superuser Contribution Playlist backwards feature

Hi! Spotify needs a feature where you can play playlists backwards. Most of the time when I add new songs to playlists I want to hear the most recent ones, but the best way to do that is to queue them or play playlists from a certain point onwards - ...

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  • Hi! Spotify needs a feature where you can play playlists backwards. Most of the time when I add new songs to playlists I want to hear the most recent ones, but the best way to do that is to queue the...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I lost for the premium individual and it auto resigned

I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not todayI didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see thisplease respond in this email if you can  

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  • I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not today I didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see this please respond...
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Superuser Contribution Queue Glitch

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueOver the last few months, I have had a consistent issue with my queue not loading the last song that is added to the queue. It makes editing the queue very difficult an...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Over the last few months, I have had a consistent issue with my queue not loading th...
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Superuser Contribution Quiero eliminar los dispositivos sin conexión

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Superuser Contribution I don’t have the canvas option, how do I get it?

No matter what I do, I can’t get canvas to work on my phone. I have an iPhone 12 mini but I’m not sure if it’s just messed up, or if I can’t use it on my phone. And the option to turn it on and off doesn’t show up. I deleted and reinstalled it, i sig...

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  • No matter what I do, I can’t get canvas to work on my phone. I have an iPhone 12 mini but I’m not sure if it’s just messed up, or if I can’t use it on my phone. And the option to turn it on and off d...
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Superuser Contribution Offline message is blocking buttons

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueThe “Spotify is offline” notice message is blocking what otherwise is the “exit car mode” button or more options. There is no way to swipe the blue spotify is offline messag...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue The “Spotify is offline” notice message is blocking what otherwise is the “exit car mode” bu...
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Superuser Contribution My app won’t stop playing suggested songs

My playlist has abt 18 artists from 20+ playlists and the only music I have been able to access for the past 4 days is suggested songs. I’ve updated my app and phone and turned off auto play but nothing works. Please help!!

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  • My playlist has abt 18 artists from 20+ playlists and the only music I have been able to access for the past 4 days is suggested songs. I’ve updated my app and phone and turned off auto play but noth...
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Superuser Contribution Duo plan- making delay in opening app while logging in

With the duo plan when I open the app I get a 2 second logging in screen that immediately pops up and disappears. It is clunky and has only started when me and my partner switched from individual to duo plans. No fix yet and ongoing for several weeks...

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  • With the duo plan when I open the app I get a 2 second logging in screen that immediately pops up and disappears. It is clunky and has only started when me and my partner switched from individual to ...
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