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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Siri vs Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryItaliaDevice(iPhone 15)Operating System(iOS 18.3.1.) My Question or IssueDopo l’ultimo aggiornamento (non mi è chiaro se dopo l’ultimo aggiornamento di sistema o di Spotify) quando dico “Ehi Siri riproduci (nome canzone) sull’app Sp...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Italia Device (iPhone 15) Operating System (iOS 18.3.1.)   My Question or Issue Dopo l’ultimo aggiornamento (non mi è chiaro se dopo l’ultimo aggiornamento...
  • Monipulli88
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Adding Songs to Playlists and Playlist Order

Family, Premium, USA, iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13 I have a new issue with adding songs to playlists. If I listening to a song and click to add it to a Playlist, the Playlists used to come up in alphabetical order. Now they come up in order created. I almos...

  • Casual Listener
  • Family, Premium, USA, iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13   I have a new issue with adding songs to playlists.  If I listening to a song and click to add it to a Playlist, the Playlists ...
  • squidgewinkle
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth shuffle changes

When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was on prior to connecting to device. I’ve tried remov...

  • Music Fan
  • When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was...
  • Twisterman
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Mobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me downloading or changing anything

PlanPremium CountryGermany DeviceiPhone 15 Pro Operating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueMobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me downloading or changing anything. I was unsure whether it was Spotify, so I booked another 100MB package....

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  • Plan Premium   Country Germany   Device iPhone 15 Pro   Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue Mobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me download...
  • Drat76
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Superuser Contribution local files is not showing up in settings page

PlanPremiumCountry netherlandsDeviceiphone 13 pro maxOperating Systemios 18.2My Question or Issuemy local files just randomly dissapeared from my settings page but before it worked perfectly fine but i want to listen to my downloaded music from my pc...

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  • Plan Premium Country  netherlands Device iphone 13 pro max Operating System ios 18.2 My Question or Issue my local files just randomly dissapeared from my settings page but ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked songs not syncing between PC/web apps and iPhone/iPad apps

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd genOperating SystemiOS 17.3/Windows 11 My Question or IssueLiked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and the iPhone/iPad apps.Liked songs will sync between the PC and web apps. Lik...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd gen Operating System iOS 17.3/Windows 11   My Question or Issue Liked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and...
  • Verix
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do you find older history

How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history

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  • How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history
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Superuser Contribution Spotify “Go to Radio” missing

I’ve been on the Premium plan for 3 years, and I’ve noticed that there’s no 'Go to Radio' button when I click the three dots on a song or album. I saw some questions on the community forum about the same issue, but they were related to the Spotify Fr...

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  • I’ve been on the Premium plan for 3 years, and I’ve noticed that there’s no 'Go to Radio' button when I click the three dots on a song or album. I saw some questions on the community forum about the ...
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Video podcast briefly interrupted when opening Spotify app

When I listen to a podcast that also has video, the audio is interrupted when I go into the Spotify app for about a second. To reproduce:1. Open Spotify app on iOS (9.0.18) and play a video podcast. The John Campea Show Podcast has several.2. Leave t...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I listen to a podcast that also has video, the audio is interrupted when I go into the Spotify app for about a second.   To reproduce: 1. Open Spotify app on iOS (9.0.18) and play a vide...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why can’t I search within a playlist?

On iPhone, non premium. I know it can be done because a friend’s phone (who has premium and a different iOS and model of phone) can search in any playlist while I can search in none. I understand if I can’t but I want to know why, is search only avai...

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  • On iPhone, non premium. I know it can be done because a friend’s phone (who has premium and a different iOS and model of phone) can search in any playlist while I can search in none. I understand if ...
  • Yordan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Widget Not showing playlist covers on homescreen

PlanPremiumDeviceiphone 12Operating SystemiOS 18.3 Spotify Update 9.0.14My Question or IssueI have the Spotify Recently played widget on the HOMESCREEN of my iphone, the spotify app updated and my playlist covers are blank white with the no custom co...

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  • Plan Premium Device iphone 12 Operating System iOS 18.3 Spotify Update 9.0.14 My Question or Issue I have the Spotify Recently played widget on the HOMESCREEN of my iphone, the spotify app upd...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect disables/silences notifications during playback on external speakers

Hi folks, I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification sounds. This leads to missing every notification while listeni...

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  • Hi folks,   I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification so...
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Superuser Contribution Repeat and shuffle grayed out at times.

Maybe this can be posted for people who have issues with repeat and shuffle grayed out. i have a premium membership and those buttons are grayed out at times. So i came up with a solution but i am listening on my mac idk anything for windows sorry. W...

  • Visitor
  • Maybe this can be posted for people who have issues with repeat and shuffle grayed out. i have a premium  membership and those buttons are grayed out at times. So i came up with a solution but i...
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30 minutes of uninterrupted music not working

For the past few days the 30 minutes of add free music has not been working. I keep getting the “Watch this short video to get 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening” and then nothing would happen. I wouldn’t even get the video for said 30 minutes. I’...

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  • For the past few days the 30 minutes of add free music has not been working. I keep getting the “Watch this short video to get 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening” and then nothing would happen. I ...
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Superuser Contribution How do i play music videos on spotify when i dont have the toggle?

I want to play music videos on spotify but i don’t have the toggle for it.Ive tried on my phone,ipad,tv and firestick but none will work.

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  • I want to play music videos on spotify but i don’t have the toggle for it.Ive tried on my phone,ipad,tv and firestick but none will work.
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps disconnecting from chromecast

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13.4 My Question or IssueEvery few songs/minutes my chromecast audio disconnects from Spotify app and has troubles connecting back in. I've checked the issue and it only happens with Spotify.

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13.4   My Question or Issue Every few songs/minutes my chromecast audio disconnects from Spotify app and has troubles c...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Kids can’t turn off shuffle

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 11 PROOperating SystemiOS 13.7 My Question or IssueMy kid like to listen to tales in the car, before bedtime etc. But in the Spotify Kids app, we can’t turn off shuffle, so it doesn’t play the tale in order. Is th...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 11 PRO Operating System iOS 13.7   My Question or Issue My kid like to listen to tales in the car, before bedtime etc. But in the Spotify Kids...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution App shows offline when in mobile data

Plan - family planDevice - iPhone SEOperating System - iOS 15.5 I can not play music when using mobile data because app shows message "You're offline. To play this, you'll need to go online first" even though app is online.I have deleted and reinstal...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan - family plan Device - iPhone SE Operating System - iOS 15.5   I can not play music when using mobile data because app shows message "You're offline. To play this, you'll need to go onl...
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Superuser Contribution Unable to download local files on Spotify since I got a new phone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone 16Operating SystemiOS 18 My Question or IssueHello, since I have received a new phone a few months ago, I was unable to download my new playlists completely. On my app, they would only download songs available on Spotify, any ...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone 16 Operating System iOS 18   My Question or Issue Hello, since I have received a new phone a few months ago, I was unable to download my new playlists complete...
  • Yordan
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