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Solved!! Where has the What’s New feature gone?

On the latest version of Spotify on my iPad, it is no longer showing the What’s New option under my profile. This very usefully listed the new releases every day. Instead there is a new feature Listening Stats, which although somewhat interesting, do...

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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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Local files added to playlist but isn't shown on iphone

I have local files I want to play on my iPhone. I added them to the playlist... The playlist is shown on my iphone but NO SONGS are there, none. I tried checking all the settings and various forums in here, but people only have problems with sync not...

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I have local files I want to play on my iPhone. I added them to the playlist... The playlist is shown on my iphone but NO SONGS are there, none. I tried checking all the settings and various forums i...

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Unplayable Album

I have an iPhone 6 and last night, i went to go listen to Rammstein and found that my favorite album LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA had disappeared. i closed my app, reopened it, and it was still gone. i checked the band's website, because maybe they had take...

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I have an iPhone 6 and last night, i went to go listen to Rammstein and found that my favorite album LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA had disappeared. i closed my app, reopened it, and it was still gone. i chec...

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Apple TV streaming fails after a few minutes

I can get spotify playing via my Apple TV following the instructions on your support website. However, after a few minutes the stream stops playing. I really want to be able to play spotify on my TV and it's extremely frustrating that the stream keep...

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I can get spotify playing via my Apple TV following the instructions on your support website. However, after a few minutes the stream stops playing. I really want to be able to play spotify on my TV ...

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playlist showing old album artwork of erased songs

When I'm playing one of the playlists I am constantly changing old album artwork songs come up when you are seeing the queue of the playlist. It's like there is a glitch in the app even though there have been multiple updates since this started happe...

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When I'm playing one of the playlists I am constantly changing old album artwork songs come up when you are seeing the queue of the playlist. It's like there is a glitch in the app even though there ...

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The App won't open on my iphone

I have a Premium account and use Spotify on my Iphone. Since Friday (21st April 2017) the App hasn't been working. It has just been saying "waiting" with no way to open the App. Has this been happening to anyone else?

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I have a Premium account and use Spotify on my Iphone. Since Friday (21st April 2017) the App hasn't been working. It has just been saying "waiting" with no way to open the App.   Has this bee...

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Playlist order (iOS)

Spotify won't save my playlist order, I have to re-sort (e.g. by Artist) each time I get into the playlist. Any way to save that to avoid re-sorting each time?

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 Spotify won't save my playlist order, I have to re-sort (e.g. by Artist) each time I get into the playlist.  Any way to save that to avoid re-sorting each time?

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Apple Carplay wont scroll down past 20+ songs in a playlist

When I connect to my 2016 silverado using Apple Carplay, I cant scroll down more than 20+ songs in a large playlist. Why????? I'm on iOS 9.3.2 and the most updated ersion of spotify on my phone.

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When I connect to my 2016 silverado using Apple Carplay, I cant scroll down more than 20+ songs in a large playlist.  Why?????  I'm on iOS 9.3.2 and the most updated ersion of spotify on my...

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Solved!! Experimental iOS design?

So this is a bit of an odd post, but I was using the Spotify app, selected my 'New Music Weekly' playlist, and it took me to an entirely new playlist design--one that I liked, as well. The player design was also much cleaner, and featured a solid pau...

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So this is a bit of an odd post, but I was using the Spotify app, selected my 'New Music Weekly' playlist, and it took me to an entirely new playlist design--one that I liked, as well. The player des...

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Collaborative playlists on iOS no longer show usernames

Within the last few weeks, my Spotify iOS app stopped showing usernames on Collaborative playlists, which makes them much harder to use and appreciate (I don't know who has added other songs). This field still appears on the macOS client.

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Within the last few weeks, my Spotify iOS app stopped showing usernames on Collaborative playlists, which makes them much harder to use and appreciate (I don't know who has added other songs). T...

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iPhone and iPad

My I pad has ad free music but my iPhone doesn't I tried to go on my friends iPhone and I logged on to my account and it worked on her phone ??l

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My I pad has ad free music but my iPhone doesn't I tried to go on my friends iPhone and I logged on to my account and it worked on her phone ??l

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Solved!! Alle Titel aller Playlists wiedergeben

Servus, ich nutze die aktuelle App mit aktuellem iOS. Bis vor kurzem konnte ich ALLE Titel ALLER meiner Playlist abspielen. Sprich alle meine Titel aus alle meiner gespeicherten Playlists wurden wiedergegeben. Dies ist seit kurzem leider nicht mehr m...

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Servus,   ich nutze die aktuelle App mit aktuellem iOS.   Bis vor kurzem konnte ich ALLE Titel ALLER meiner Playlist abspielen. Sprich alle meine Titel aus alle meiner gespeicherten Pla...

MattSuda

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Playlist (folders) not syncing w/ iOS app

Hi, I've organized all of my songs into playlist folders on the desktop client, but my mobile apps are only showing a limted number of these folders. Is there a (known) limit on playlists OR playlist folders for the apps? Thanks,- Serge Note: I'm tal...

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Hi, I've organized all of my songs into playlist folders on the desktop client, but my mobile apps are only showing a limted number of these folders. Is there a (known) limit on playlists OR pla...

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No iOS or email notifications even with all notification settings on?

About a year ago I stopped receiving notifications about new music, playlist changes ect. I have gone through my account settings on the app, and in the iOS notification settings and everything is turned on. I'd love to know when the artists I follow...

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About a year ago I stopped receiving notifications about new music, playlist changes ect. I have gone through my account settings on the app, and in the iOS notification settings and everything is tu...

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New Release - cannot see artist on new OS

Hi there, with a recent update i am no longer able to scroll through New Releases under Browse on my iPhone and see the artist who is releasing the new album--that means i have to click on every album to see who the artist is and that is really cumbe...

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Hi there, with a recent update i am no longer able to scroll through New Releases under Browse on my iPhone and see the artist who is releasing the new album--that means i have to click on every albu...

MattSuda

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On free version but can't listen to any music

Once I tap the start radio button, another screen pops up and shows I have discovered a premium feature and therefore no music ever gets playedCurrently I am on free account version

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Once I tap the start radio button, another screen pops up and shows I have discovered a premium feature and therefore no music ever gets played Currently I am on free account version

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Solved!! Playlist won't fully load

I am a premium user and I have a playlist saved. When I go to look at all the songs in my playlist, it won't let me swipe down all the way. I get to about half way then I get a loading circle and the rest won't load? Thanks.

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I am a premium user and I have a playlist saved. When I go to look at all the songs in my playlist, it won't let me swipe down all the way. I get to about half way then I get a loading circle and the...

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Downloaded Music keeps deleting (8.2.0)

Hello. Having an issue with the current build of Spotify (Version 8.2.0) where it keeps deleting the music i have downloaded onto my device. It's happened 4 times over the last week or so in which I have to go back into the app and physically tap all...

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Hello. Having an issue with  the current build of Spotify (Version 8.2.0) where it keeps deleting the music i have downloaded onto my device. It's happened 4 times over the last week or so in wh...

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Song Plays For 10-11 Seconds Then Stops

I have an iPhone 6 with T-Mobile. When I play a song it will load and play for about ten to eleven seconds, then stop. I know it is not my network connection because Soundcloud works. I have restarted my phone but to no avail. I have also redownloade...

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I have an iPhone 6 with T-Mobile. When I play a song it will load and play for about ten to eleven seconds, then stop. I know it is not my network connection because Soundcloud works. I have restarte...

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Downloaded songs play on Macbook but not on iPhone

Songs that I've downloaded from outside of Spotify play on my computer (Macbook Air running MacOS Sierra 10.12.4) don't play on my iPhone (iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1). They're on playlists that have been downloaded to the iPhone and to the Macbook ...

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Songs that I've downloaded from outside of Spotify play on my computer (Macbook Air running MacOS Sierra 10.12.4) don't play on my iPhone (iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1). They're on playlists that hav...

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Resuming play after Bluetooth call

If a Bluetooth call comes in whilst listening to Spotify the music fails to resume when the call ends. Instead my iTunes fires up and plays. This is so annoying, any suggestions?

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If a Bluetooth call comes in whilst listening to Spotify the music fails to resume when the call ends. Instead my iTunes fires up and plays. This is so annoying, any suggestions?

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