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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 ...

MattSuda
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sapmi
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Superuser Contribution Opening other apps pauses Spotify - fix this

a recent change has caused Spotify to pause the music or podcast when I open an other open that possibly has audio, but I'm not listening to the other app - please continue playing Spotify Premium DuoUSA Device(iPhone 13 Pro)Operating System(iOS 16.6...

rmtijerina
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a recent change has caused Spotify to pause the music or podcast when I open an other open that possibly has audio, but I'm not listening to the other app - please continue playing Spotify P...
2023-08-27 8:02:40 PM
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Dian
Spotify Legend
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fix auto stop

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Superuser Contribution Artist Name on some playlists not rendering correctly.

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 16.6) My Question or IssueSome of my playlists have Artist names in the playlist description showing up as a URL. This renders as a link on Spotify on the desktop.See my attached screen...

JimmyNacho
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Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 16.6) My Question or Issue Some of my playlists have Artist names in the playlist description...
2023-08-25 3:23:32 PM
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JimmyNacho
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Solved!! Spotify Version 8.5.0.833 and iOS Compatibility

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 6S PlusOperating SystemiOS 14.3 or iOS 15.7.8 My Question or IssueI am currently running Spotify version 8.5.0.833 on iOS 14.3. I very much prefer this particular version of Spotify and do not want to update to any of...

hanadailey
Newbie
Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 6S Plus Operating System iOS 14.3 or iOS 15.7.8 My Question or Issue I am currently running Spotify version 8.5.0.833 on iOS 14.3. I very much p...
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Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Hi I don’t have the 3 dots on my play button to edit my song list up down

Trying to edit my playlists album on iPhone 14 pro max it’s not allowing edit options to edit my list and change my song order

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Trying to edit my playlists album on iPhone 14 pro max it’s not allowing edit options to edit my list and change my song order
2023-08-25 11:55:46 AM
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Dian
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can’t scroll song forward/backwards using the song progress bar.

Can’t scroll song forward/backwards using the song progress bar. Shuffle icon is also missing from the app. I’m using iphone 12 and 16.1.1 ios. App version 8.7.82.107. Tried everything from restarting to hard resting phone but nothing worked. Please ...

irohit
Visitor
Can’t scroll song forward/backwards using the song progress bar. Shuffle icon is also missing from the app. I’m using iphone 12 and 16.1.1 ios. App version 8.7.82.107. Tried everything from restartin...
2022-11-16 6:31:55 AM
2023-08-25 8:26:58 PM
ShreeBe
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Keyboard doesn't show up under playlist filter

Hi there everyone, never post new threads, I usually can find what I'm looking for on the previously asked for questions. Recently I bought a iPhone 7+ and am updated to the latest spotify. The problem. Is that when I go to filter a playlist, ie look...

jon_hayhoe
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Hi there everyone, never post new threads, I usually can find what I'm looking for on the previously asked for questions. Recently I bought a iPhone 7+ and am updated to the latest spotify. The probl...
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2023-08-25 9:05:53 AM
Yordan
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Switching Spotify Connect devices stops music and removes "now playing" bar

Plan: Premium (Duo)Country: USDevices: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 2021, Windows laptop, Wiim mini (connect device)Operating System: iOS 17 Beta, iPad OS 16.6, Windows 10Issue:Whenever I'm listening on one device, selecting a different Spotify Connect de...

lobsters-probably
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Plan: Premium (Duo) Country: US Devices: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 2021, Windows laptop, Wiim mini (connect device) Operating System: iOS 17 Beta, iPad OS 16.6, Windows 10 Issue...
2023-08-24 1:09:11 AM
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Milliejohnson
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playback stopsa

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Superuser Contribution Why is Spotify not working after iPhone update?

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 Hi, I have a iPhone 6s and Spotify app not opening on my iPhone. I have updated before ...

Randyzapata
Newbie
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...
2023-08-23 1:46:14 PM
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Lyubka
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iPhone6S

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Local Files staying on phone despite disabling download

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11 ProMy Question or IssueI have been using a private playlist and local files to add songs I'm currently editing to my phone for a few years. I usually would update the songs on my phone by un-downloading ...

Peedel527
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Pro My Question or Issue I have been using a private playlist and local files to add songs I'm currently editing to my phone for a f...
2023-08-22 11:57:35 PM
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Milliejohnson
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download
local files

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Superuser Contribution I can't restart my Spotify playlist

I'm using an iPhone 12 Pro Max and whenever my playlist ends I can't restart it and it will keep playing recommended songs.

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I'm using an iPhone 12 Pro Max and whenever my playlist ends I can't restart it and it will keep playing recommended songs.
2023-04-05 1:54:10 AM
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BlackOverlord
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Clickrow as next track when playlist was on shuffle (after reviewing historical data log)

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevice(iPhone 13, Chrome browser on a Windows laptop) My Question or IssueHi,I've done a fair bit of research and am struggling to explain how this has happened other than somebody who may have had access to my account (at ...

Tetchy_fish
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Australia Device (iPhone 13, Chrome browser on a Windows laptop) My Question or Issue Hi, I've done a fair bit of research and am struggling to explain how this h...
2023-08-15 5:16:35 AM
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Susan_GP
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unlimited auto download of episodes on mobile.

As per the screenshot, there is a forced limit on the auto download of number of episodes. I recommend following changes: There should be an option for user to choose unlimited downloads. So, all the new episodes are downloaded. UI is confusing.

abr-24816
Music Fan
As per the screenshot, there is a forced limit on the auto download of number of episodes. I recommend following changes: There should be an option for user to choose unlimited downloads. So...
2023-08-17 1:29:37 PM
2023-08-23 4:28:19 PM
Eni
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Superuser Contribution I cannot type on my keyboard, random letters make the tracks skip/go back.

I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting my magic keyboard, signing off and back in, uninstalling Spotify, and using it on a web browser - nothing works. I mostly use it on my computer while I'm working, which is getting extremely frustrating.

formmigga
Regular
I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting my magic keyboard, signing off and back in, uninstalling Spotify, and using it on a web browser - nothing works. I mostly use it on my computer while I'm wor...
2022-12-15 5:22:26 PM
2023-08-23 10:43:11 AM
formmigga
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Superuser Contribution Spotify player bugged out

The player thing in Spotify has been bugged out for me for along time now I’m on the latest update I’ve deleted the app reinstalled tried everything still buggedPlanPremiumCountry United States Device(iPhone 12Operating System(iOS 15

mm134
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The player thing in Spotify has been bugged out for me for along time now I’m on the latest update I’ve deleted the app reinstalled tried everything still bugged Plan Premium Country United States...
2021-10-23 7:38:46 PM
2023-08-23 9:06:22 AM
Aland1995
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot download app to Apple Watch on Apple Family Setup

Plan - FamilyFree/Premium - PremiumCountry - United States DeviceApple Watch SEOperating System7.4.1 (18T201) My Question or IssueWe recently purchased 2 Apple Watch SEs for our girls. We also purchased cellular data plans for them from T-Mobile. Not...

Seanoneill65
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Plan - Family Free/Premium - Premium Country - United States Device Apple Watch SE Operating System 7.4.1 (18T201) My Question or Issue We recently purchased 2 Apple Watch SEs...
2021-05-21 3:31:19 PM
2023-08-23 5:31:57 AM
Brian716
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Superuser Contribution spotify web player not working on mobile

i have been trying to use the spotify web player on my iphone and it keeps giving me an error “spotify can’t play this right now” its giving this error on every track i tap and it immediately skips to the next track and gets stuck.i have tried using ...

Ash_usual03
Casual Listener
i have been trying to use the spotify web player on my iphone and it keeps giving me an error “spotify can’t play this right now” its giving this error on every track i tap and it immediately skips t...
2023-08-22 1:12:29 AM
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Ash_usual03
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Web Player

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Superuser Contribution Why does my music pause every 20 seconds?

On both my iPad and iPhone, the music keeps pausing. I have tried restarting, logging out of all devices, deleting the app, clearing cache, turning off battery saver, and many other methods, but there has been no avail. My Spotify is fully updated, a...

heartthrobb
Newbie
On both my iPad and iPhone, the music keeps pausing. I have tried restarting, logging out of all devices, deleting the app, clearing cache, turning off battery saver, and many other methods, but ther...
2023-08-21 4:18:29 AM
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Eni
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Superuser Contribution Remove Recommended Playlists

What it says on the tin. Ex and I had a shared playlist. Despite me removing myself from it entirely and listening to more than six playlists and not listening to the old shared one, it still remains in the top six recommended. Is there a way to dele...

rustedchair
Newbie
What it says on the tin. Ex and I had a shared playlist. Despite me removing myself from it entirely and listening to more than six playlists and not listening to the old shared one, it still remains...
2023-08-20 8:14:32 PM
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Alex
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Superuser Contribution Glitch while using spotify and uber driver apps

PlanPremiumCountryUnited states Device(iPhone 12 pro max)Operating System(iOS 15.2)I have been having a glitch or issue with my spotify while using my waze and uber driver app. Whenever i am on my waze app and receive a request from uber driver, my m...

bòn
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Plan Premium Country United states Device (iPhone 12 pro max) Operating System (iOS 15.2) I have been having a glitch or issue with my spotify while using my waze and uber driver ...
2021-12-31 3:00:12 AM
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Yoavv
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Superuser Contribution Local files song won’t play in playlist or appear in liked songs

I have plenty of songs from local files that work on my iPhone. This one song won’t appear in my liked songs and is greyed on in my playlist i added it too. If I go to the local files playlist it will play and isn’t greyed out. I hooked my phone up t...

BladeAbyss
Casual Listener
I have plenty of songs from local files that work on my iPhone. This one song won’t appear in my liked songs and is greyed on in my playlist i added it too. If I go to the local files playlist it wil...
2023-08-18 11:29:54 AM
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Alex
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