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Solved!! Spotify randomly stops music

Hi! So I just recently started having this problem. I use an iOS device with a free plan and I was listening to music when after a few songs, the music would stop and I would need to go back in to Spotify and restart my playlist. I tried deleting the...

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Solved!! Audio Glitching / Stuttering / Popping

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 18.1.1) My Question or IssueI have a strange issue with my Spotify where it skips when connected via Bluetooth and my iPhone. The audio will glitch and stutter. It becomes e...

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iOS Troubleshooting Guide

We've gathered general troubleshooting steps for iOS devices in this guide. These are known to solve a variety of issues. Common issues: Spotify not playing Can’t hear any sound Spotify is offline Basic troubleshooting: Restart both the Spotify app a...

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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

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I_luv_eating_crayons

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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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Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Playback Stops When Opening Jack in the Box Menu App

Hello Spotify Community, I’m experiencing an issue where my songs stop playing on Spotify whenever I open the Jack in the Box menu app. This problem is quite frustrating as I enjoy listening to music while checking the Jack in The Box Menu. Details: ...

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Hello Spotify Community,   I’m experiencing an issue where my songs stop playing on Spotify whenever I open the Jack in the Box menu app. This problem is quite frustrating as I enjoy listening...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution What is the square icon with the pencil when sharing music?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 17 When sharing music, I noticed this new icon besides the solid color and gradient background options. What does it do?

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  Plan Free/Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 17   When sharing music, I noticed this new icon besides the solid color and gradient background options. ...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution Re: The play button doesn’t work and I can’t play anything on my iphone

Iphone 13 - ios 16.3.1Spotify app - 8.9.40 Hello, I am facing the same issue. Started happening out of nowhere now I just see the songs in Playlist dimmed out and just won't play at all. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Iphone 13 - ios 16.3.1 Spotify app - 8.9.40   Hello, I am facing the same issue. Started happening out of nowhere now I just see the songs in Playlist dimmed out and just won't play at all. A...

Yordan

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Spotify Connect not working

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone SE, iPad 2019Operating SystemiOS 17.5 My Question or IssueSince the latest Spotify app update, whenever I try to connect to a device, it just shows “Connecting” very briefly then reverts to “Devices Available” without...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone SE, iPad 2019 Operating System iOS 17.5   My Question or Issue Since the latest Spotify app update, whenever I try to connect to a device, it just...

MateusM

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Repeating mid-song

PlanPremiumCountryMalaysiaDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17.4.1 I have an issue with songs repeat mid-song, I would be listening to a song and when it reaches the second half of chorus the song would repeat the front chorus and the scroll bar wou...

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Plan Premium Country Malaysia Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17.4.1   I have an issue with songs repeat mid-song, I would be listening to a song and when it reaches the second ha...

MateusM

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App crashing constantly. Again.

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 16.7.7App version8.9.40.506 My Question or IssueThe app is once again crashing constantly while I'm using it. The issue usually happens when I'm listening to a podcast. Either the podcast will...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 16.7.7 App version 8.9.40.506   My Question or Issue The app is once again crashing constantly while I'm using it. Th...

MateusM

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Volume resets to max when scrolling through instagram stories

Hi everyone, for quite some time I'm experiencing an issue with volume, which kind of freaks me out so much, that I'm starting this thread here. Every time I'm scrolling through Instagram Stories on my iPhone XR, running iOS 12.3.1, while listening t...

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Hi everyone,   for quite some time I'm experiencing an issue with volume, which kind of freaks me out so much, that I'm starting this thread here.   Every time I'm scrolling through Ins...

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Superuser Contribution Selected song is not playing, and songs in playlist are not showing

So when I play a songs, I only get a preview of the song and the selected song is not playing, also the songs that I add to my playlist are not showing up... do I need to get premium now?? PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14 Operating Systemi...

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So when I play a songs, I only get a preview of the song and the selected song is not playing, also the songs that I add to my playlist are not showing up... do I need to get premium now??  &nb...

tom_1800

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app crashing when trying Opening the app

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 15proOperating System My Question or IssueSpotify app crashing when trying To open the app

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Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 15pro Operating System   My Question or Issue Spotify app crashing when trying To open the app

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution album cover instead of the song when searching

I’m searching a song and it comes up. When pressing on it, it show the album the song is in instead of the actual song. It’s really annoying and in that way i can’t add it in my Liked folder. Im on IOS 17 and i have spotify free. Please fix this i’ve...

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I’m searching a song and it comes up. When pressing on it, it show the album the song is in instead of the actual song. It’s really annoying and in that way i can’t add it in my Liked folder. Im on I...

MartinT

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Deletes Downloads Randomly on iOS and desktop

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremium CountryUsa Devices:Iphone xs and lenovo Operating System(iOS 10, Windows 10) My Question or IssueSpotify keeps deleting ...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium   Country Usa   Devices: Iphone xs and lenovo &...

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Superuser Contribution How do i share track with sound to Instagram story

When I try to share a song to Instagram it won’t haw an audio to it . The audio would be muted and won’t let me unmute t it

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When I try to share a song to Instagram it won’t haw an audio to it . The audio would be muted and won’t let me unmute t it

Susan_GP

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Superuser Contribution iOS app v8.9.38 crashes anytime the Play Queue is checked

This happens anytime I have multiple songs queued to play as soon as the currently playing song finishes and it tries to check the queue for the next song. It also happens if I tap the "Play Queue" button to try and see the queue. The resulting exper...

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This happens anytime I have multiple songs queued to play as soon as the currently playing song finishes and it tries to check the queue for the next song. It also happens if I tap the "Play Queue" b...

Susan_GP

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Superuser Contribution Playlist

I deleted all songs from my favourites to make the playlist completely new, but he shows me that there are still 3 songs in it even there are no songs in it.

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I deleted all songs from my favourites to make the playlist completely new, but he shows me that there are still 3 songs in it even there are no songs in it.

Joan

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Superuser Contribution spotify app on my apple watch wont let me change the sound

if i use the now paying app, i can skip the song, use the crown to change the volume, and pause the volume, i can do all that and more, apart from changing the volume on the app. If i pause the song, change the device that Spotify is using to the wat...

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if i use the now paying app, i can skip the song, use the crown to change the volume, and pause the volume, i can do all that and more, apart from changing the volume on the app. If i pause the song,...

FRANK-MR

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Superuser Contribution Using my phone as a remote causes a heap of issues

This has been a problem for years, when I use my phone has a remote to skip tracks to stop and start, etc while listening on my desktop after a while I get a ton of issues. Almost like it lags behind. Both are on the same network and account. Songs d...

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This has been a problem for years, when I use my phone has a remote to skip tracks to stop and start, etc while listening on my desktop after a while I get a ton of issues. Almost like it lags behind...

Susan_GP

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Why are songs getting cut off before they finish?

When playing an album or Spotify playlist on iPhone or MacBook, songs never finish but are cut short by a few seconds each time. Very annoying!

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When playing an album or Spotify playlist on iPhone or MacBook, songs never finish but are cut short by a few seconds each time. Very annoying!

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution Podcast play order cannot be changed even if the sort order is what I want

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueWhen I play podcasts, I usually want to play the latest episode first and want Spotify to autoplay the second-latest episode automatically. After googling for this, the sug...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue When I play podcasts, I usually want to play the latest episode first and want Spotify to autopl...

waxwomanpopo

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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  

AlejaR

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