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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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  • Rastereyes
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Superuser Contribution Spotify bug skipps every Song iPhone 15 pro Max

https://files.fm/f/tswmd694dj Display Recording Video This is my Problem, https://streamable.com/jzfmv9Spotify Premium iPhone 15 Pro Max iOS 17.4.1 I Have Changed my iPhone with AppleCare+ i have changed my AirPods, i Have cleaned my Cache, iPhone Ha...

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  • https://files.fm/f/tswmd694dj  Display Recording Video  This is my Problem,  https://streamable.com/jzfmv9 Spotify Premium   iPhone 15 Pro Max  iOS 17.4.1  &nbsp...
  • DerekAmsbaugh
  • Newbie
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify sort your music- Trouble saving tracks to the playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I'm trying to sort a playlist so it gradually gets more energetic, and followed the advised ...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   ...
  • edwinawuah
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Superuser Contribution Make manual sorting of songs within a playlist part of the mobile app

I like to have my playlists sorted by artist and songs so I can see quickly if I’ve already added a song or not. When I add a song it puts it at the bottom of the list. I’d like to be able to manually sort songs within a playlist on my IPhone. Curren...

  • Casual Listener
  • I like to have my playlists sorted by artist and songs so I can see quickly if I’ve already added a song or not. When I add a song it puts it at the bottom of the list. I’d like to be able to manuall...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music Playing Time-Out

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceApple TV 4KOperating SystemTVOS 18 My Question or IssueI am a current Apple Music subscriber. I have an Apple TV connected to my home theater system, and I like to put on a playlist to play while doing things around th...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device Apple TV 4K Operating System TVOS 18   My Question or Issue I am a current Apple Music subscriber. I have an Apple TV connected to my home theater ...
  • Yordan
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Song search has a error

PlanFree/PremiumiOS song search in library is not propper. Does not find an artist “n’to” if i type it like that. Check the prints screen: Country Device(Operating System(iOS My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium iOS song search in library is not propper. Does not find an artist “n’to” if i type it like that. Check the prints screen:       Country   Device ( Ope...
  • 2XXL
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Superuser Contribution Volume steps Spotify Connect less fine grained in iOS 16

PlanPremium CountryThe Netherlands DeviceiPhone 12 mini Operating SystemiOS 16 Release Candidate My Question or IssueThe volume buttons on the iPhone and iPad can be used to change the volume of the device that’s being used through Spotify Connect. O...

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  • Plan Premium   Country The Netherlands   Device iPhone 12 mini   Operating System iOS 16 Release Candidate   My Question or Issue The volume buttons on the iPhone and...
  • NovaSounds
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Superuser Contribution spotify won't recognize internet connectivity

I'm using iPhone 14. I traveled to another country recently. I was having problems with playing songs and podcasts. When I open Spotify and try to login, it gives me an error message "You're offline. Check your connection and try again". When I try t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using iPhone 14. I traveled to another country recently. I was having problems with playing songs and podcasts. When I open Spotify and try to login, it gives me an error message "You're offli...
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Superuser Contribution My music does not resume after watching a short video on other apps

Previously when I’m listening to music on my Spotify app I can scroll through Twitter or Facebook apps watch a short video when I’m done the music resumes playing on Spotify but now the moment I watch a video on any other app it refuse to resume and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Previously when I’m listening to music on my Spotify app I can scroll through Twitter or Facebook apps watch a short video when I’m done the music resumes playing on Spotify but now the moment I wat...
  • Maria
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't play on one specific speaker

Hi, spotify plays perfectly everywhere (boyfriends jbl charge 3, Bluetooth earphones, car,...) except through my jbl charge 4. The battery of both devices are completely full and I can't find anything wrong

  • Visitor
  • Hi, spotify plays perfectly everywhere (boyfriends jbl charge 3, Bluetooth earphones, car,...) except through my jbl charge 4. The battery of both devices are completely full and I can't find anythin...
  • Maria
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Superuser Contribution iOS 17 StandBy Mode - Receiving Multiple Volume Change Notifications from S

Hello everyone,I’ve been experiencing an issue with iOS 17's StandBy mode, particularly when using Spotify. Whenever I try to change the volume while in StandBy mode, I get bombarded with hundreds of notifications from Spotify. Each notification seem...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everyone, I’ve been experiencing an issue with iOS 17's StandBy mode, particularly when using Spotify. Whenever I try to change the volume while in StandBy mode, I get bombarded with hundred...
  • Maria
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Superuser Contribution iPhone shortcut to change bluetooth device

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemIOS18 My Question or IssueI have a number of bluetooth speakers I use most days, different rooms/locations.I use quite a few iPhone shortcut automations, e.g. "play xyz radio station".What I don't seem ...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone Operating System IOS18   My Question or Issue I have a number of bluetooth speakers I use most days, different rooms/locations. I use quite a few...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesnt show up in ios Shortcuts

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS 13.2 My Question or IssueWith the new Spotify update I saw that Siri started supporting Spotify queries. I also saw a shortcut being suggested in the Shortcuts ios app. The shortcut was som...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS 13.2   My Question or Issue With the new Spotify update I saw that Siri started supporting Spotify queries. I...
  • xwr0m7hmnt5mpt5aa19l
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Solved!! My Spotify Canvas isn't working on ipad

I'm using ipados 17.6.1, Spotify 8.9.74.535Updated, cleared cache, reinstalled it but Canvas feature still won't workKindly help me by looking into this matter

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using ipados 17.6.1, Spotify 8.9.74.535 Updated, cleared cache, reinstalled it but Canvas feature still won't work Kindly help me by looking into this matter
  • Jichuesthetic
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Superuser Contribution Airplane mode pop up very annoying

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueAny time I use airplane mode, when you open the Spotify app an airplane mode popup appears every time I open the app. I realize I am in airplane mode, I’m on an airplane I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue Any time I use airplane mode, when you open the Spotify app an airplane mode popup appears every...
  • dgian
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Other] Offline Airplane Mode Prompt On Mobile While Listening to Downloaded Playlist

Hi there, I took a flight yesterday and was using Airplane Mode, I noticed each time I opened the app would prompt me to switch off Airplane Mode for a better experience. However, I feel like this is a useless prompt if listening to a playlist that i...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there, I took a flight yesterday and was using Airplane Mode, I noticed each time I opened the app would prompt me to switch off Airplane Mode for a better experience. However, I feel like this is...
  • dgian
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Superuser Contribution Constant “turn off airplane mode” notification

Whenever I open Spotify while in airplane mode, I get a notification that tells me to turn airplane mode off. I can’t disable the notification and it’s a really unnecessary feature, so can you please remove it?

  • Casual Listener
  • Whenever I open Spotify while in airplane mode, I get a notification that tells me to turn airplane mode off. I can’t disable the notification and it’s a really unnecessary feature, so can you please...
  • dgian
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Superuser Contribution How to stop beeping mid song

Spotify keeps pausing my song to make a beeping sound. I’ve disabled play feedback sounds and it’s still happening

  • Visitor
  • Spotify keeps pausing my song to make a beeping sound. I’ve disabled play feedback sounds and it’s still happening
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Solved!! Re Order Playlist by Artist

I have an Iphone 4S, is it possible to arrange playlists alphabetically by artist? It seems to do it by date you download / save to playlist which is quite annoying.....? Cheers

  • Newbie
  •   I have an Iphone 4S, is it possible to arrange playlists alphabetically by artist? It seems to do it by date you download / save to playlist which is quite annoying.....?   Cheers
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how to remove grey lines

somehow turned gray lines which divide songs when i use search

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  • somehow turned gray lines which divide songs when i use search
  • Amay
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Superuser Contribution Why is my spotify so weird?

My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium.They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific parts of a song while I can't.And when I click on the pl...

  • Newbie
  • My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium. They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific par...
  • johnystrek
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