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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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Superuser Contribution Re: App crashes / freezes / doesn't load, even after 8.8.82 update

Hi everyone Spotify premium UzbekistaniPhone XR(iOS 17.1) App Version 8.8.82 The problem is that when I open the application it does not save my last action and moves it to the beginning of the feedfor example, I stopped at some playlist, it takes me...

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  • Hi everyone  Spotify premium  Uzbekistan iPhone XR (iOS 17.1)  App Version 8.8.82   The problem is that when I open the application it does not save my last action and move...
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Superuser Contribution Follow button does not change it state on mobile app

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiphone 12 proOperating SystemiOS 17.1My Question or IssueIf I open any artist profile and I click on 'Follow' buttonThere is an information that 'You are following ...' but button state is still 'Follow', mean it does no...

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device iphone 12 pro Operating System iOS 17.1 My Question or Issue If I open any artist profile and I click on 'Follow' button There is an information that 'You...
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Solved!! Playlist skips 20-30 seconds into each song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 6 in combination with Windows 10 desktop playerOperating SystemiOS 12 / Windows 10 My Question or IssueI connect my bluetooth headphones to my phone to play music at work since my work computer doesn't have bluetooth...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 6 in combination with Windows 10 desktop player Operating System iOS 12 / Windows 10   My Question or Issue I connect my bluetooth headphones to ...
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Superuser Contribution [AppleTV] No sound on Apple TV when streaming to other devices over AirPlay2 - Take 2

PlanFreeCountryUKDeviceApple TV 4K (2019)Operating SystemtvOS 14.7 (18M60) My Question or IssueHi Spotify You have been ignoring this issue for over a year and in particular this thread that I've started for the past two and a half months even though...

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  • Plan Free Country UK Device Apple TV 4K (2019) Operating System tvOS 14.7 (18M60)   My Question or Issue Hi Spotify   You have been ignoring this issue for over a year and in pa...
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Superuser Contribution iOS app not showing all devices for streaming

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 13 pro max)Operating System(iOS 16.6) My Question or IssueWhy can my Spotify App on Windows & Chrome devices see my streamer (volumio) on our home network, but the iOS app not? If i run spotify in a browser window on...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 13 pro max) Operating System (iOS 16.6)   My Question or Issue Why can my Spotify App on Windows & Chrome devices see my streamer (volumio) o...
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Superuser Contribution My Spotify Duo Premium account just started not playing playlists but rather adding random songs.

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 Development of Spotify for iPad

i can only find dribs and drabs if information from years back re development of a Spotify app for iPad. Does anyone know if the app is still in development and when or realistically if it will be released? Cheers.

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  • i can only find dribs and drabs if information from years back re development of a Spotify app for iPad. Does anyone know if the app is still in development and when or realistically if it will be re...
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Superuser Contribution Twilight Zone Radio Podcast - Unable to skip ahead/back, audio skipping and repeating

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueI am running v8.8.28.416 on my iPhone. About halfway through any episode of this particular podcast (The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas), I’m unable to skip ahead or ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue I am running v8.8.28.416 on my iPhone. About halfway through any episode of this parti...
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Solved!! Disable In-App Suggestion Pop-Ups?

I just got a very weird random, ad-like pop-up for a murder story podcast in my iOS Spotify app (latest version 8.4.77) that I had to dismiss before being able to control my music. I pay for a premium susbscription. Am I able to disable this? Besides...

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  • I just got a very weird random, ad-like pop-up for a murder story podcast in my iOS Spotify app (latest version 8.4.77) that I had to dismiss before being able to control my music. I pay for a premiu...
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Superuser Contribution While using Carplay, it will only load the first 10 playlists. No more. But other times it works...

PlanFree/PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.1.4 on a Mazda Connect. CX-5 2016 My Question or IssueWhen using Apple Carplay and trying to scroll through my playlists I can only see about the first 10 playlists or so. Then it ju...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country: USA   Device: iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.1.4 on a Mazda Connect. CX-5 2016   My Question or Issue When using Apple Carplay and trying to scroll t...
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Superuser Contribution Increasing Ads

I have had spotify for years, and use the free version because I currently can't afford premium. I have accepted the use of ads, and understand their presence. I also find it reasonable that there has been an increase in ads since I started using thi...

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  • I have had spotify for years, and use the free version because I currently can't afford premium. I have accepted the use of ads, and understand their presence. I also find it reasonable that there ha...
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Superuser Contribution No volume control on Spotify connect

Hi, Am using Spotify connect from my iphone to control an Ipad that is connected to speakers. Both ios devices use ios 7.0.3 and the same version of spotify which is 0.9.0 Firstly, in my view it is quite annoying that the ipad has to have auto lock d...

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  • Hi,  Am using Spotify connect from my iphone  to control an Ipad that is connected to speakers.  Both ios devices use ios 7.0.3 and the same version of spotify which is 0.9.0 Fir...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify pauses when turning off headphones while streaming to other device

DeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 15 My Question or Issue When streaming music to a wireless speaker and at the same time have headphones connected to the phone, Spotify pauses the music when the headphones are turned off. Would be great if there is...

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  • Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue   When streaming music to a wireless speaker and at the same time have headphones connected to the phone, Spotify paus...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify disconnects from the Internet when i close the app

PlanFree DeviceSamsung S21 feOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I close the Spotify app while playing music it stops working but the the notification is still there when I click on it it takes time to load but it works.My problem is ...

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  • Plan Free   Device Samsung S21 fe Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I close the Spotify app while playing music it stops working but the the notification is s...
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Now playing interface swiped down to minimize bug

on iOS 17.1 and previous when swiping down the music player interface to minimize, there is always a non-fluid animation when hiding the player and displaying the minimized player bar at the bottom of the screen. Please fix

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  • on iOS 17.1 and previous when swiping down the music player interface to minimize, there is always a non-fluid animation when hiding the player and displaying the minimized player bar at the bottom o...
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Not able to view full tracklist on current album/playlist on Apple Watch with new layout

I confirmed with Spotify support that this was part of the new updated Spotify Apple Watch update. Previously when you were viewing the now playing on your watch you could swipe left and then see the full tracklist of the current album/playlist you w...

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  • I confirmed with Spotify support that this was part of the new updated Spotify Apple Watch update.  Previously when you were viewing the now playing on your watch you could swipe left and then s...
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Superuser Contribution my spotify songs keep repeating first 1 or 2 seconds of any songs I play.

When I hit play of a song on any Spotify playlist on my Iphone 11, any song on any of my playlists, my iphone 11 spotify keeps repeating the first second or two of the song. This does not happen on my Ipad.

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  • When I hit play of a song on any Spotify playlist on my Iphone 11, any song on any of my playlists, my iphone 11 spotify keeps repeating the first second or two of the song. This does not happen on m...
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Superuser Contribution spotify tracks turned grey after listen to several songs

My Spotify tracks turned grey after listened to several songs, after that the app could not be used properly and I had to restart the app againPlanPremiumCountryVietnamDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 15.7.9 My Question or IssueMy Spotify tracks tur...

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  • My Spotify tracks turned grey after listened to several songs, after that the app could not be used properly and I had to restart the app again Plan Premium Country Vietnam Device iPhone 7 Ope...
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