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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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Synching songs to an ipod Shuffle (Newest, 4th Gen)

Hi folks, I've recently signed up with a Spotify Premium acccount. I have an iPod Shuffle (4th Gen) which is their newest model of Shuffles. I've tried plugging it in via USB but my Spotify won't recognize it under devices. I want to sync my Spotify ...

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Hi folks,   I've recently signed up with a Spotify Premium acccount. I have an iPod Shuffle (4th Gen) which is their newest model of Shuffles.   I've tried plugging it in via USB but my...

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Can't play local files on iPhone, stuck on Waiting to download

So yea, I'm posting this (yet another) topic because I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I used a mac as the computer and an iPhone 5s as the mobile.I've tried doing everything. It just stays at waiting to download-Deleting stuff to get more st...

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So yea, I'm posting this (yet another) topic because I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I used a mac as the computer and an iPhone 5s as the mobile. I've tried doing everything. It just stays...

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Unable to play/view Savage Garden Songs/Albums

I'm unable to play various songs from the artist Savage Garden on iOS. It redirects to another artist. Moreover, their "Affirmation" album only contains 1 song, despite the album Cleary stating it has 12 songs.This is a bug in Spotify and needs to be...

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I'm unable to play various songs from the artist Savage Garden on iOS. It redirects to another artist. Moreover, their "Affirmation" album only contains 1 song, despite the album Cleary stating it ha...

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Accidentally deleted the app and can't re-download because it says that it's only for iPad?

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Accidentally deleted the app and can't re-download because it says that it's only for iPad?

mapuya19

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Spotify premium not working

Hi,I've recently upgraded my phone and though I can log into Spotify through Facebook, it doesn't recognise that I have Spotify premium. I'm still paying for this through iTunes but when I log in nothing shows up.Thanks

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Hi, I've recently upgraded my phone and though I can log into Spotify through Facebook, it doesn't recognise that I have Spotify premium. I'm still paying for this through iTunes but when I log in...

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Party Feature NOT WORKING!

I've uninstalled this piece of **bleep** 13 times, have the most up to date iOS and Spotify version why isn't this working?

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I've uninstalled this piece of **bleep** 13 times, have the most up to date iOS and Spotify version why isn't this working?

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Superuser Contribution Songs stops playing in the middle

Started having the issue the day before yesterday, when the songs I played stopped after 20-30 seconds.Tried switching to offlined playlists, offline mode, repeat/shuffle, restart app, sign out, but nothing seems to work...Have been a premium user fo...

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Started having the issue the day before yesterday, when the songs I played stopped after 20-30 seconds. Tried switching to offlined playlists, offline mode, repeat/shuffle, restart app, sign out, bu...

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Its useless

Premium is rubbish I was very happy with Spotify till now.Ive just paid for premium and it is rubbish and doesnt work. I cant list the faults. why do I get adverts, why cant I play my playlist why cant I get online, keeps telling me Im offline,can I ...

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Premium is rubbish I was very happy with Spotify till now.Ive just paid for premium and it is rubbish and doesnt work. I cant list the faults. why do I get adverts, why cant I play my playlist why ca...

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why can't I play music on two devices at once

my dad has recently signed us up for Spotify family premium. but whenever I go to play a song at the same time that he is playing one, it then swaps devices and begins to play my music on his phone. I have the option of clicking continue or listen on...

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my dad has recently signed us up for Spotify family premium. but whenever I go to play a song at the same time that he is playing one, it then swaps devices and begins to play my music on his phone. ...

Hubo

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How do I deactivate Shuffle?

Hello! I can't deactivate the Shuffle function since my test premium subscription ended!I deinstalled the app but it didn't work! The problem is just on my phone...I don't have the problem on my iPad! Please help me...I want to deactivate Shuffle...I...

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Hello!   I can't deactivate the Shuffle function since my test premium subscription ended! I deinstalled the app but it didn't work!   The problem is just on my phone...I don't have th...

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Specific Tracks Not Playing

I have had this problem for awhile where I select a song to play and nothing happens. It only occurs with a couple different tracks, most recently "Second Chance" by Shinedown. I have tried online, offline, in a playlist, from the album, etc. The tra...

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I have had this problem for awhile where I select a song to play and nothing happens. It only occurs with a couple different tracks, most recently "Second Chance" by Shinedown. I have tried online, o...

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Saved offline music will not play when offline.

I am using spotify premium on my iPhone SE but have had the same issue with my last iPhone 5. There are green arrows next to all of my saved playlists and songs. I've tried reinstalling the app, and I've tried manualling turning offline mode on in th...

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I am using spotify premium on my iPhone SE but have had the same issue with my last iPhone 5. There are green arrows next to all of my saved playlists and songs. I've tried reinstalling the app, and ...

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Superuser Contribution Problema

Hola ya se cargo mi pago mensual en premium a mi tarjeta & aparece que tengo el plan gratis? Qué hago ?

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Hola ya se cargo mi pago mensual en premium a mi tarjeta & aparece que tengo el plan gratis? Qué hago ?

Alejandar

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Superuser Contribution App keeps crashing

The app keeps crashing just after loading up which means I am unable to use it. I have a premium membership. I have been travelling countries a lot (from UK) and I'm temporarily based in the U.S. does anyone know the reason for this?ThanksDom

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The app keeps crashing just after loading up which means I am unable to use it. I have a premium membership. I have been travelling countries a lot (from UK) and I'm temporarily based in the U.S. doe...

Alejandar

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Superuser Contribution Mobile Login Failed

I can't login to mobile ios. I reset my password and uninstalled/ reinstalled spotify and restarted my phone. My subscription is good and working on my laptop...HELP

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I can't login to mobile ios. I reset my password and uninstalled/ reinstalled  spotify and restarted my phone. My subscription is good and working on my laptop...HELP

Alejandar

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Language

HiI were just in Italy on holliday, and one day my Spotify turned Italian!!! And I am from Norway and my language is Norwegian.I have deleted the app, logged out and back in. Turned my phone off... What to do???illalis

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Hi I were just in Italy on holliday, and one day my Spotify turned Italian!!! And I am from Norway and my language is Norwegian. I have deleted the app, logged out and back in. Turned my phone off....

Bittencourt

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Offline

Yesterday I could lissen offline on my music but not today. Why? I have premium och a iphone.

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Yesterday I could lissen offline on my music but not today. Why? I have premium och a iphone.

Swanny

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Local Files Not Syncing To Phone?

So I downloaded a mp3 file and it shows up in my local files, so I put it in the playlist I wanted it in and made sure I had the offline sync ticked. The songs will play perfectly fine on my computer, but on my phone only three of the songs I downloa...

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So I downloaded a mp3 file and it shows up in my local files, so I put it in the playlist I wanted it in and made sure I had the offline sync ticked. The songs will play perfectly fine on my computer...

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