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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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Volume buttons on device don't work when casting

As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...

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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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Available songs not appearing in searches

I've recently updated to Premium and found that certain songs which are available on the Spotify library just aren't showing up in my searches.I've reinstalled the software since upgrading, but that hasn't fixed anything.Gucci Mane - Lemonade is one ...

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I've recently updated to Premium and found that certain songs which are available on the Spotify library just aren't showing up in my searches. I've reinstalled the software since upgrading, but tha...

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Spotify will not sync

I'm pretty sure I'm doing things right, but everytime I go to put music on this ipod for my playlist at work nothing happens, yet everything syncs just fine for my android device. Any ideas as to whats going on? Everything is upto date and Im followi...

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I'm pretty sure I'm doing things right, but everytime I go to put music on this ipod for my playlist at work nothing happens, yet everything syncs just fine for my android device. Any ideas as to wha...

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Superuser Contribution App logs out and erases my offline Music on IOS

Two days ago, my Spotify account logged out automatically on my IPhone 5s erasing all my 2000 available offline songs. I logged in again that same day and had to wait overnight for all my music to download. Today I woked up to find that my app had lo...

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Two days ago, my Spotify account logged out automatically on my IPhone 5s erasing all my 2000 available offline songs. I logged in again that same day and had to wait overnight for all my music to do...

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iPod touch compatibility

I have an old I pod touch and speaker set. The speakers don't run of Bluetooth or wifi. I wanted to permently plug in my iPod touch so I can change the music from my computer. I can click on the green text and switch between computer and phone. Howev...

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I have an old I pod touch and speaker set. The speakers don't run of Bluetooth or wifi. I wanted to permently plug in my iPod touch so I can change the music from my computer. I can click on the gree...

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Can login using browser but not when using iPad app

Just upgraded to Premium Family.Seemed to be working fine, sent invite, got family member logged in and can see the family member as active on the admin account.Family member can log-in using browser but when using iPad app can't.Have tried changing ...

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Just upgraded to Premium Family. Seemed to be working fine, sent invite, got family member logged in and can see the family member as active on the admin account. Family member can log-in using bro...

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Solved!! Where is the settings menu on iPhone 7?

I have an iPhone 7 that is running iOS 10 and i cannot find the settings menu anywhere. The only options I can see are Home, Browse, Search, Radio, and Your Library. If anyone could help me find the settings menu that'd be great, this is maddening.

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I have an iPhone 7 that is running iOS 10 and i cannot find the settings menu anywhere. The only options I can see are Home, Browse, Search, Radio, and Your Library. If anyone could help me find the ...

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Cannot login on iOS 6.1.6 (iTouch)

Recently booted up my old iTouch (running iOS 6.1.6) and I'm completely unable to log in via Facebook. I type in the required bits, then end up with a page full of complete gibberish as opposed to any form of actual login. Very frustrated, nothing I ...

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Recently booted up my old iTouch (running iOS 6.1.6) and I'm completely unable to log in via Facebook. I type in the required bits, then end up with a page full of complete gibberish as opposed to an...

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I keep getting ads on IPad even tho I have Premium

I have Premium. I don't get any ads on my computer. On my IPad tho, I keep getting ads. Is the IPad different? When I tried Spotify Help, it said to "log out" but I can't figure out how to do that on the IPad version. Also, on my computer, I can exit...

Gig Goer

I have Premium. I don't get any ads on my computer. On my IPad tho, I keep getting ads. Is the IPad different? When I tried Spotify Help, it said to "log out" but I can't figure out how to do that on...

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No "Spotify Connect" on IPhone 6! Kein "SC" auf dem IPhone!

On IPhone there is "Spotify Connect" unavaiable at the moment. There is not "SC" Button also i open Spotify on my Samsung Smart TV or Acer Desktop Pc!Auf dem IPhone ist "Spotify Connect" momentan nicht verfügbar! Das "SC" Auswahlfeld fehlt. Auch wenn...

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On IPhone there is "Spotify Connect" unavaiable at the moment. There is not "SC" Button also i open Spotify on my Samsung Smart TV or Acer Desktop Pc! Auf dem IPhone ist "Spotify Connect" momentan...

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Downloaded songs won't play

I have this problem only on my iPhone, Spotify works perfectly on my computer.I have premium, but when I download music - both albums and playlists - very often the songs won't play in offline mode. They appear to be downloaded, but they don't start ...

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I have this problem only on my iPhone, Spotify works perfectly on my computer. I have premium, but when I download music - both albums and playlists - very often the songs won't play in offline mode...

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Solved!! Does the new "save music" feature take up space on iPhone?

When I use Spotify's new "Save" music feature (which has replaced the "Starred" option), where is the music being saved to? I already don't like the "Save" feature for many reasons, but if it's saving music by taking space on my phone then I'll like ...

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When I use Spotify's new "Save" music feature (which has replaced the "Starred" option), where is the music being saved to?  I already don't like the "Save" feature for many reaso...

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Solved!! Can't add songs to my playlist while offline?

I'm not sure whether this behaviour is intended or if I've encountered a bug.... I made all my songs "available offline". Then, I took my iPad on an airplane (no internet connectivity) and listened to all those songs, with the intention of moving the...

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I'm not sure whether this behaviour is intended or if I've encountered a bug....   I made all my songs "available offline". Then, I took my iPad on an airplane (no internet connectivity) and l...

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Daily Mix

The daily mix is one of my favorite things in the world. For some reason, playback in iOS isn't gapless. In fact, Spotify abruptly skips to the next song ~20 seconds before the current song is over. My settings are set to gapless playback and crossfa...

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The daily mix is one of my favorite things in the world. For some reason, playback in iOS isn't gapless. In fact, Spotify abruptly skips to the next song ~20 seconds before the current song is over. ...

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How to turn off shuffle play?!?!?

When I try to turn off shuffle play a message keep popping up asking me to upgrade to premium. So there is no way to turn off shuffle play if I'm not premium user ?!?!?! That's ridiculous .

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When I try to turn off shuffle play a message keep popping up asking me to upgrade to premium. So there is no way to turn off shuffle play if I'm not premium user ?!?!?! That's ridiculous .

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Solved!! Uploading songs from compter

I have added a bunch of songs from my computer to the iPhone app. After they were uploaded, I saved the songs to My Library. When I go to Your Library>Songs I am able to see the songs that I uploaded. But if I go to Your Library>Artists I am not able...

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I have added a bunch of songs from my computer to the iPhone app. After they were uploaded, I saved the songs to My Library. When I go to Your Library>Songs I am able to see the songs that I uploa...

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I have premium and can't stop the random

I have premium and can't stop the random while playing any list, I want to listen some playlist in a certain order and can't! And obviously have not selected the random option.

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I have premium and can't stop the random while playing any list, I want to listen some playlist in a certain order and can't!  And obviously have not selected the random option.

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Mobile data usage

Hi,I had to install a backup on my iPhone after an exchange of the device and then Spotify had to download my library. I did this using my wifi and all songs are downloaded again - at least Spotify is not showing that a download is still in progress....

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Hi, I had to install a backup on my iPhone after an exchange of the device and then Spotify had to download my library. I did this using my wifi and all songs are downloaded again - at least Spoti...

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Solved!! Contact Spotify Support Form Is Useless

They just send an automated email to go to the community page or web site, which doesn't help when the activated gift card doesn't work and can't be returned. Does anyone know how to actually get in touch with someone who can help?

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 They just send an automated email to go to the community page or web site, which doesn't help when the activated gift card doesn't work and can't be returned.  Does anyone know how to actu...

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Sharing with Friends not working on iPhone

So I'm wondering if anybody can help with this. I can't seem to send music to specific friends using iPhone. On my laptop I can select Share song and I can search for friends to send to no problem.But on my iPhone 5s when I select share song and try ...

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So I'm wondering if anybody can help with this. I can't seem to send music to specific friends using iPhone. On my laptop I can select Share song and I can search for friends to send to no problem. ...

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