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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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Songs cutting out mid play

I have premium - My spotfy works completely fine on my desktop. However with the mobile app, Songs will play for about 3-4 seconds and stop. Or it will play for like a minute and stop. This is been happening for several months now. I am Verizon LTE, ...

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I have premium - My spotfy works completely fine on my desktop. However with the mobile app, Songs will play for about 3-4 seconds and stop. Or it will play for like a minute and stop. This is been h...

HawkShock

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Superuser Contribution Online

I have a problem a have Spotify premium but I can only listen with Wifi connection not with my cellphone internet. What can I do?

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I have a problem a have Spotify premium but I can only listen with Wifi connection not with my cellphone internet. What can I do?

MaryS

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I upgraded to premium last night but still cant play music as it says Im off line

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I upgraded to premium last night but still cant play music as it says Im off line

kbrooksc

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Superuser Contribution DOWNLOADED MUSIC

if I turn off my iPhone, I can not hear the downloaded music offline. He says "The track has not been downloaded. Go online" Why?

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if I turn off my iPhone, I can not hear the downloaded music offline. He says "The track has not been downloaded. Go online" Why?

MaryS

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Superuser Contribution Local Files on IPhone 6

Hey, I just recently got a new phone and obviously installed Spotify on it as it's my default, go-to music app. But when I went to play songs on it, I noticed that my local files (which work fine on my laptop) are greyed out on my IPhone. I had the s...

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Hey, I just recently got a new phone and obviously installed Spotify on it as it's my default, go-to music app. But when I went to play songs on it, I noticed that my local files (which work fine on ...

MaryS

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[iPhone SE] An error has occured

I'm getting "an error has occured". I tried reinstalling the app, deleting offline devices and restarting--all to no avail. Is there a solution?

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I'm getting "an error has occured". I tried reinstalling the app, deleting offline devices and restarting--all to no avail. Is there a solution?

BaldurPan

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I can't see friends to send messages

Hi all,I trying to send one song to my friends but I can't see my friends in the list in messages. I don't use facebook. I have only Spotify Friends. Note: in desktop app I can see my friends whitout problem. Many thanks.

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Hi all, I trying to send one song to my friends but I can't see my friends in the list in messages. I don't use facebook. I have only Spotify Friends.   Note: in desktop app I can see my fr...

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Spotify doesn't work with wifi

Hi there. Four days ago before the last update on iPhone 6, my Spotify was working fine.But after I update it, every time I connect my iPhone to the wifi, my Spotify stop working

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Hi there. Four days ago before the last update on iPhone 6, my Spotify was working fine. But after I update it, every time I connect my iPhone to the wifi, my Spotify stop working

Maxim

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Spotify Battery Drain

I have a question, I have downloaded my my playlists. I am training for a 1/2 marathon and would like to listen to music for the run, do you think my battery on my I phone will be able to handle it?

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I have a question, I have downloaded my my playlists. I am training for a 1/2 marathon and would like to listen to music for the run, do you think my battery on my I phone will be able to handle it? ...

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Why limit the number of downloads?

I just download 1000 song's.So fast has reached the maximum?

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I just download 1000 song's. So fast has reached the maximum?

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[iOS] Offline Download Slow

After an Update or connecting my iPhone 6 via CarPlay (not sure which), I had to login again in the app an all my music was gone! Not enough it's taking at least a week to download all 1200 songs again because it is slow like **bleep** and downloadin...

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After an Update or connecting my iPhone 6 via CarPlay (not sure which), I had to login again in the app an all my music was gone! Not enough it's taking at least a week to download all 1200 songs aga...

MarShawnna26

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Latest Spotify iOS update (today) breaks BMW Spotify integration in 'your library'

After updating spotify today, I've been having issues with the BMW integration. The integration still works but if I go to my library in the connected drive spotify app and then select "Artists" (which doesn't show how many artists I have saved, it d...

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After updating spotify today, I've been having issues with the BMW integration.  The integration still works but if I go to my library in the connected drive spotify app and then select "Artists...

woetersnoeter

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Logging in to my account

Dear sportify i reset my password and it won't let me login on the app but it lets me log in on the website why can't I log in on the app karen

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Dear sportify    i reset my password and it won't let me login on the app but it lets me log in on the website why can't I log in on the app   karen

Maxim

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Playlist interruption

Does anyone else have their playlist continuously cutt off by a song or album that says California Songs of Innocence??? It always does it to all of my playlists and even goes through during my calls!!! I don't ven like that song!!!

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Does anyone else have their playlist continuously cutt off by a song or album that says California Songs of Innocence??? It always does it to all of my playlists and even goes through during my calls...

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VoiceOver sucks with Spotify app

As a regular VoiceOver user, I notice that Spotify makes no effort to test their app for accessibility. There are tons of unlabled buttons, poor navigation issues, navigation gets stuck in various places. This shows that overall Spotify doesnot care ...

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As a regular VoiceOver user, I notice that Spotify makes no effort to test their app for accessibility. There are tons of unlabled buttons, poor navigation issues, navigation gets stuck in various pl...

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No "Podcasts & Videos" on iPod

Hi, funny thing: I can't find the "Podcasts & Videos" section on my iPod. On my Android Tablet it's available. Is there an explanation? Greetings (ipod 5G with Spotify 5.5.1 and iOS 9.3.1 Location: Germany)

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Hi,   funny thing: I can't find the "Podcasts & Videos" section on my iPod. On my Android Tablet it's available. Is there an explanation?   Greetings   (ipod 5G with Spotify ...

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Spotify freeze loggin

Version 6.8.0IOS 10.1.1Issue : After updating Spotify, the app freezes after the first screen prompting you to log on or sign up.Steps taken to fix include: deleting and redownloading, resetting iPhone and than redownloading as well as redownloading ...

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Version 6.8.0 IOS 10.1.1 Issue : After updating Spotify, the app freezes after the first screen prompting you to log on or sign up. Steps taken to fix include: deleting and redownloading, resettin...

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Vehicle entertain system does not work with Spotify playlists

I have ability to work from steering wheel or touch screen both pandora and iMusic from from iPhone 6s Plus. However, I must work Spotify from iPhone. I use usb connection. Prefer to work Spotify in vehicle from steering wheel or touch screen. Thank ...

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I have ability to work from steering wheel or touch screen both pandora and iMusic from from iPhone 6s Plus.  However, I must work Spotify from iPhone.  I use usb connection. Prefer to work...

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Spotify crashes when opened from url scheme

Hello. Currently, I work on integration of Spotify into our app and I want to let users to open artist/album/track in Spotify app (if it is installed). I used to do that by opening url in this format: "spotify://{uri_retured_from_web_api}" and everyt...

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Hello. Currently, I work on integration of Spotify into our app and I want to let users to open artist/album/track in Spotify app (if it is installed). I used to do that by opening url in this f...

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Browsing downloaded tracks by Artist / Album in offline mode

I use the mobile app almost exclusively in offline mode due to a share family data plan, and following a recent iOS update, I can no longer view my downloaded tracks by Artist / Album. The Artist and Album options under 'Your Library' now prompt me t...

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I use the mobile app almost exclusively in offline mode due to a share family data plan, and following a recent iOS update, I can no longer view my downloaded tracks by Artist / Album.    ...

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