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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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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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Playlist problem: every "song page" now opens when I tap it

Usually I can scroll through a playlist, check out what's new and listen to songs along the way. Now, perhaps a new "upgrade" and EVERY song opens from the playlist to its individual page. Hence, now I have to (1) tap a song, (2) close the song page,...

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Usually I can scroll through a playlist, check out what's new and listen to songs along the way.  Now, perhaps a new "upgrade" and EVERY song opens from the playlist to its individual page. &nbs...

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Recommended music

I have Spotify. I had an android phone and a laptop I had recommended music on both. I love the feature. It's amazing. I recently got an iPhone and I can not locate the recommended feature. Please Spotify, bring recommended to iPhone. It's my favorit...

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I have Spotify. I had an android phone and a laptop I had recommended music on both. I love the feature. It's amazing. I recently got an iPhone and I can not locate the recommended feature. Please Sp...

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Why is Spotify changing the volume setting on my iPhone when music is playing on my desktop (PC)?

Repro step:- PC Client @ 100% volume- iOS Client @50% volume, playing music- Stop playing music on iOS and background the app- On the PC, change output device to this computer- On the PC, press Play Result:- The volume setting of the iPhone goes to 1...

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Repro step: - PC Client @ 100% volume - iOS Client @50% volume, playing music - Stop playing music on iOS and background the app - On the PC, change output device to this computer - On the PC, p...

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Why has Spotify erased all my playlists on my iPhone???

After updating to my current Spotify version 8.4.8.467 a message appears saying that the maximum number of devices to download playlists without internet connection has been reached. After restarting Spotify all playlists were gone.I'm annoyed bc I d...

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After updating to my current Spotify version 8.4.8.467 a message appears saying that the maximum number of devices to download playlists without internet connection has been reached. After restarting...

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Can't play a playlist !!! Only shuffles

I am a premium user but I can't play a playlist it just shuffles everything!!! I have checked on the song playing that the the icons aren't green ! I'm gonna cancel my subscription if this always happens!!

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I am a premium user but I can't play a playlist it just shuffles everything!!! I have checked on the song playing that the the icons aren't green ! I'm gonna cancel my subscription if this always hap...

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new term and conditions

new pop up on my i phone showing new terms and conditions of spotify, the problem is that i cant find the ACCEPT icon on the screen , any help?

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new pop up on my i phone showing new terms and conditions of spotify, the problem is that i cant find the ACCEPT icon on the screen , any help?

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Titel verschwinden

Aus meinem BEREITS heruntergeladenen Alben sind mehrfach Titel im Offline-Modus weg! Nicht ein Album ist mehr vollständig und ich habe noch keine 3333 Titel geladen!Das ist jetzt schon des öfteren passiert - immer wieder wird mehr geraten die App neu...

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Aus meinem BEREITS heruntergeladenen Alben sind mehrfach Titel im Offline-Modus weg! Nicht ein Album ist mehr vollständig und ich habe noch keine 3333 Titel geladen! Das ist jetzt schon des öfteren ...

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MP3 Player syncing

My local files on laptop will not transfer to my iphone. This problem has been going for two weeks since I bought a new computer. I was able to synch on my old computer but not on the current one. Please assist!

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My local files on laptop will not transfer to my iphone. This problem has been going for two weeks since I bought a new computer. I was able to synch on my old computer but not on the current one. Pl...

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Music not syncing with Mobile

I recently added music from my desktop, but it will not show up on my tablet. I've tried restarting and everything.

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I recently added music from my desktop, but it will not show up on my tablet. I've tried restarting and everything. 

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Save Album bug

Usually I save a song and play by album to play that specific song saved, but instead some random song will be played by the same artist, help? Sometimes it won't even be related to the album at all.

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Usually I save a song and play by album to play that specific song saved, but instead some random song will be played by the same artist, help? Sometimes it won't even be related to the album at all.

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Does an app update remove offline stored music?

I have an iphone and ipod touch. I have a premium subscription. If i have offline music, does an app update cause that music to be removed or does it remain?Thanks

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I have an iphone and ipod touch. I have a premium subscription. If i have offline music, does an app update cause that music to be removed or does it remain? Thanks

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No song display on stereo and cannot control spotify through stereo controls

I've got a Kenwood KIV-700 stereo in my vehicle. I connect my iPhone to the stereo via USB cable that has the dock connector on one end that plugs into the phone. When I am using the Spotify App, I don't have any song info displayed on the stereo and...

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I've got a Kenwood KIV-700 stereo in my vehicle. I connect my iPhone to the stereo via USB cable that has the dock connector on one end that plugs into the phone. When I am using the Spotify App, I d...

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Spotify stops playing after two minutes

No matter what album or playlist I select, I can only listen to the first track, and it will only play for about two minutes before it stops. The numbers continue to move, but there is no music coming from the speakers. If I select any other track in...

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No matter what album or playlist I select, I can only listen to the first track, and it will only play for about two minutes before it stops. The numbers continue to move, but there is no music ...

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Syncing to Ipod shuffle

I am attempting to sync a selected playlist to my iPod shuffle (which obviously has limited memory) and instead of syncing the playlist, Spotify starts syncing my Local Files. If i attempt to unselect the Local Files the whole program shuts down. If ...

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I am attempting to sync a selected playlist to my iPod shuffle (which obviously has limited memory) and instead of syncing the playlist, Spotify starts syncing my Local Files. If i attempt to unselec...

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Data Usage - While supposed to be free streaming on Optus Australia

Hi, we have a plan with Optus in Australia, that offers free streaming with Spotify and some other music apps. But we seem to be using a lot of data through Spotify? Does anyone else have this issue and how can it be resolved?

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Hi, we have a plan with Optus in Australia, that offers free streaming with Spotify and some other music apps. But we seem to be using a lot of data through Spotify? Does anyone else have this issue ...

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Genius Behind the Lyrics Feature Not Working on Ipad Pro 1

Hi there, Currently using Spotify on my Ipad Pro 1, I have the Premium Spotify Account and when listening to songs on my Ipad the Genius/Behind-the-Lyrics feature does not show up. I have followed all the steps as detailed in the Spotify guide for us...

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Hi there,   Currently using Spotify on my Ipad Pro 1, I have the Premium Spotify Account and when listening to songs on my Ipad the Genius/Behind-the-Lyrics feature does not show up. I have fo...

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iPad pro 10.5 on 5GHz wifi: an error has occurred

Just upgraded to an iPad pro 10.5 When I am on a 5GHz wifi network, the Spotify app does not function.All I get is 'an error has occured'. On a 2.4GHz wifi network, or when tethering through my iPhone, everything works fine. Reinstalled the app, rebo...

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Just upgraded to an iPad pro 10.5   When I am on a 5GHz wifi network, the Spotify app does not function. All I get is 'an error has occured'.   On a 2.4GHz wifi network, or when tether...

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Saving music to an android phone

I download my music and it says it is saved. But when I check my device storage and my sim card...they are not there??? I have it set up to go to my sim card??? Any ideas???

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I download my music and it says it is saved. But when I check my device storage and my sim card...they are not there??? I have it set up to go to my sim card??? Any ideas???

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iPhone SE Earpod volume buttons not working on lock screen

Hi, I'm a premium subscriber and since yesterday I've been having the following problem: when I'm listening to music on Spotify with Apple earpods, the volume buttons don't work if my phone is locked. From the lock screen I can see that the ringer vo...

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Hi, I'm a premium subscriber and since yesterday I've been having the following problem: when I'm listening to music on Spotify with Apple earpods, the volume buttons don't work if my phone is locked...

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