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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 ...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
2024-11-02 11:14:33 AM
sapmi
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Superuser Contribution Poor audio quality when using bluetooth

I experience poor audio quality when using Bluetooth to stream Spotify audio. I’ve been able to replicate this issue by using Spotify’s microphone talk-to-search feature. The issue can be temporarily resolved by closing the app or restarting the devi...

Keyatoms
Casual Listener
I experience poor audio quality when using Bluetooth to stream Spotify audio. I’ve been able to replicate this issue by using Spotify’s microphone talk-to-search feature. The issue can be t...
2020-04-02 3:02:39 PM
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audio quality
bluetooth

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Superuser Contribution Spotify for Apple Watch not recognizing Bluetooth headphones anymore

PremiumNetherlands iPhone 12 Pro and Apple Watch SE (2023)iOS 16.5.1 for iPhone and WatchOS 9.5.2 Hi, none of the Bluetooth devices (which work, as I checked using Apple Music on the same Apple Watch) are recognized by Spotify on Apple Watch, while t...

RGMUSIC
Casual Listener
Premium Netherlands iPhone 12 Pro and Apple Watch SE (2023) iOS 16.5.1 for iPhone and WatchOS 9.5.2 Hi, none of the Bluetooth devices (which work, as I checked using A...
2023-06-25 2:48:22 PM
2024-08-26 9:53:14 PM
Speedo1977
Visitor
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Apple Watch
bluetooth
headphones
not working

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Mini Cooper Steering Wheel Skip Buttons NOT WORKING.

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12.4 When using Spotify over bluetooth or USB directly with my Mini Cooper the skip buttons on the steering wheel do not work, and on the speedo it says "(Multimedia icon) Not Available". This is ...

LUFCjoe
Visitor
Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12.4 When using Spotify over bluetooth or USB directly with my Mini Cooper the skip buttons on the steering wheel do not w...
2019-08-11 11:41:48 PM
2024-01-31 4:34:55 PM
12312fsadfsd
Visitor
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bluetooth
Functionality
Mini
Mini Connected
Premium
Skipping songs
Steering wheel
usb

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Superuser Contribution Load Time On iPhone & More

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.6 My Question or IssueWhen launching Spotify, the load time for the app takes ~15 seconds. Additionally, when listening on a locked screen (specifically with headphones/ AirPods) the Spoti...

marshalljdh
Newbie
...ontent I was listening to loads. Variations of this issue have happened when I'm using Spotify via Bluetooth in my car and pause what I am listening to. Either way, the issue is load time, pause/p...
2023-09-05 2:21:37 AM
2023-09-06 8:14:41 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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bluetooth
bug
Bug iPhone
iOS 16.6
iphone 11
load time

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[iOS] Car Mode Not Automatically Starting

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.3.1 My Question or IssueI know Car Mode is not widely supported across all mobile software (i.e. Android), but I have previously used Car Mode on iOS with no issues until the last few mon...

happy_jack
Newbie
... In my iOS Bluetooth settings, my car is indicated as a Car Stereo and successfully launches the Driving Focus Mode if I have it set up. However, I feel Spotify may think it is a generic BT d...
2023-03-10 10:14:51 PM
2023-03-10 10:33:27 PM
Prague
Community Legend
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bluetooth
Car Bluetooth
car mode
iOS

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Crashes in Car on First Song

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueLately, Spotify has started crashing in my car. I download music ahead of time so everything I play is already on my phone and I connect through Bluetooth to my car. I...

Cerebral
Visitor
...verything I play is already on my phone and I connect through Bluetooth to my car. I will start the first song in a playlist and then Spotify will crash/close after a little more than a minute into t...
2020-12-08 11:46:43 PM
2022-11-21 7:45:42 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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10 replies
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bluetooth
Car
iphone

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Superuser Contribution playback constantly keeps reshuffling after connecting to bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15 (and also now on 16 beta) My Question or IssueEver since I switched back to iPhone I've noticed that when I connect to my Ford F150 bluetooth, whatever I was last playing switches shuffle...

jbob_303
Regular
...onnect to my Ford F150 bluetooth, whatever I was last playing switches shuffle. I will then turn off shuffle and music will play in the playlist order. I'll get where I'm going, turn off my truck; s...
2022-09-02 9:11:27 PM
2022-09-10 9:19:24 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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bluetooth
Ford
iOS
shuffle

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Superuser Contribution Music resumes at a louder volume

Plan: Premium / NZDevice: iPhone 12 mini (iOS 15.2.1 With my Skullcandy Bluetooth headphones connected, if I pause music, and leave it paused for more than a few minutes, only with Spotify (no other music app) the sound often (not always) resets a lo...

Designic
Regular
Plan: Premium / NZ Device: iPhone 12 mini (iOS 15.2.1 With my Skullcandy Bluetooth headphones connected, if I pause music, and leave it paused for more than a few minutes, o...
2022-01-31 8:35:03 AM
2022-02-09 9:22:24 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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bluetooth
iphone
pause
Play
volume

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Superuser Contribution Please add a way to disable,Autoplay when connecting iPhone via Bluetooth

Device(iPhone 12)Operating System(iOS 15.11) Recently when connecting my iPhone 12 via Bluetooth to my car it auto plays whatever I was last listening to even if Spotify is not running. I’ve been googling it and apparently it’s a new feature, who the...

Gototgetit21006
Newbie
Device (iPhone 12) Operating System (iOS 15.11) Recently when connecting my iPhone 12 via Bluetooth to my car it auto plays whatever I was last listening to even if Spotify is not r...
2021-12-24 8:13:00 AM
2021-12-25 5:11:29 PM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
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autoplay
bluetooth
iOS
iphone

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Superuser Contribution Album art wrong over USB in Genesis G80

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 14.4.2 My Question or IssueI am trying to use Spotify in a 2017 Genesis G80 3.8 AWD Ultimate (w/ 9.2" display and DIS). I updated the car to the latest firmware, which is a November ...

kanisama
Casual Listener
...ssue is that over Bluetooth, I don't see any album artwork at all (which is probably the car's software lacking the capability). But over a brand new USB to Lightning cable, I see some album a...
2021-04-07 4:08:35 AM
2021-04-08 11:11:56 PM
kanisama
Casual Listener
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album art
album artwork
bluetooth
g80
Genesis
iOS
ipod
usb

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Album Cover won't show using Bluetooth Connection

I have a 2017 BMW with updated software, I now have no Album cover showing on my car screen using Bluetooth the feature completely disappear after the last update, I already logged out of my account, did a fresh installed and nothing seems to resolve...

mako282
Newbie
I have a 2017 BMW with updated software, I now have no Album cover showing on my car screen using Bluetooth the feature completely disappear after the last update, I already logged out of my a...
2019-10-09 7:00:39 PM
2020-04-24 6:10:33 AM
klingenj
Casual Listener
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2 likes
album
art
bluetooth
cover

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Won't shuffle playlists IOS MAZDA

PlanPremiumCountryUsaDevice(iPhone SEOperating System(iOS 12.0.1 downloaded Spotify for the first time. 3 month free trial. all works fine until hooking up phone to Bluetooth in my 2013 Mazda CX-5. Shuffle does not work, after each skip, shuffle swit...

Lvsaint
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Usa Device (iPhone SE Operating System (iOS 12.0.1 downloaded Spotify for the first time. 3 month free trial. all works fine until hooking up phone to Bluetooth...
2020-01-24 6:13:34 AM
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bluetooth
mazda
shuffle

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Local files' quality lower when played on Iphone with Bluetooth

I have several songs downloaded locally on my computer which play fine, but I have them synced to my phone at very high download quality, and I get distortion and the audio sounds fuzzy. This doesn't happen when I plug headphones into the audio jack,...

matt_lamborne
Visitor
...oesn't happen when I plug headphones into the audio jack, but it does with Bluetooth and when I plug in a USB through the charging port. Also, if I play the same songs on a different app, they sound fine o...
2019-08-26 5:20:55 AM
2019-08-31 2:26:13 PM
MrMeowPuss
Visitor
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bluetooth
iphone
local files

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When disconnecting a Bluetooth device, Spotify acts up

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.3.1My Question or IssueWhen I disconnect my Bluetooth speakers (UE Mini Boom, 1st generation), Spotify stays on my lock screen, pretending it is playing music (pause button is shown) while...

jonathanherdt
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.3.1 My Question or Issue When I disconnect my Bluetooth speakers (UE Mini Boom, 1st generation), Spotify stays on my l...
2019-08-07 11:14:32 PM
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bluetooth
bug
iOS
lock screen
Now playing

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iOS Car Mode - mark 3rd party blueetoth receivers as Car

I use Spotify Premium on iOS in my car connected to a Bluetooth receiver (Anker Soundsync A3352). I would like to mark it as my car Bluetooth connection so car view automatically turns on when I connect to this bluetooth receiver. Best Regards and th...

BudSpencer95
Casual Listener
I use Spotify Premium on iOS in my car connected to a Bluetooth receiver (Anker Soundsync A3352). I would like to mark it as my car Bluetooth connection so car view automatically turns on when I c...
2019-07-15 5:11:53 PM
2019-08-06 5:27:50 PM
BudSpencer95
Casual Listener
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2 replies
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bluetooth
car mode
car view
iOS

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Voice Background Music

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.2 My Issue is with Spotify Voice I love using the feature to play music by Voice but lately with the last few updates when I longpress the magnifying glass the song that is playing will contin...

SeaG
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.2 My Issue is with Spotify Voice I love using the feature to play music by Voice but lately with the last few u...
2019-05-15 6:00:47 AM
2019-05-23 5:56:51 PM
SeaG
Casual Listener
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bluetooth
bug
Car Bluetooth
Spotify Voice

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Solved!! Bluetooth connection or exiting the app freezes music playback

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 6Operating SystemiOS 12.1.3 My IssueWhenever I connect to a Bluetooth device (either headphones or car stereo, typically), the app freezes playback and I have to restart it, which takes about a minute each time. When...

voidarg
Regular
Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 6 Operating System iOS 12.1.3 My Issue Whenever I connect to a Bluetooth device (either headphones or car stereo, typically), the app f...
2019-01-29 5:44:56 PM
2019-02-24 8:06:21 PM
Emrahayvali
Newbie
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4 replies
10 likes
bluetooth
bug
freeze
Glitch

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Bluetooth shuttering iOS 12.1.2

PlanPremiumCountry UsaDevice(iPhone Operating System(iOS 12) My Question or IssueI have big shuttering/choppy/ skips Bluetooth problems in my car. I have tried everything from resetting the Bluetooth in my car. From reinstalling the app and clearing ...

Anarchy_2
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Usa Device (iPhone 😎 Operating System (iOS 12) My Question or Issue I have big shuttering/choppy/ skips Bluetooth problems in my c...
2019-02-10 5:21:06 PM
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bluetooth
iOS
ios12
shuttering

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Solved!! Bluetooth public wifi incident at LAX

Plan =PremiumCountry = USA (LAX airport)Device = iPhone 6plusOperating System = (iOS 12.1.2) I had just connected my Bose bluetooth headphones to my spotify on my iPhone (whilst on LAX public wifi) when the playlist I was listening to was interrupted...

malvernator
Casual Listener
Plan =Premium Country = USA (LAX airport) Device = iPhone 6plus Operating System = (iOS 12.1.2) I had just connected my Bose bluetooth headphones to my spotify on my iPhone (w...
2019-02-08 8:18:04 PM
2019-02-10 1:12:36 AM
malvernator
Casual Listener
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bluetooth
wifi

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Music skips and stutters over Bluetooth in my car

Just bought a car (2014 VW Golf). When I play music on Spotify over Bluetooth, songs skip and stutter, like a CD scratching. Can anyone suggest some troubleshooting I can try? I’ve tried turning on Data Saver in the Spotify app, which didn’t help. Al...

steven7777
Casual Listener
Just bought a car (2014 VW Golf). When I play music on Spotify over Bluetooth, songs skip and stutter, like a CD scratching. Can anyone suggest some t...
2018-11-10 1:01:48 AM
2018-11-11 7:06:27 PM
ardacebi
Composer
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5 replies
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bluetooth
Car
skipping
Troubleshooting

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iOS Local Files: Easier import with the Files app

Superuser Contribution Poor audio quality when using bluetooth

Superuser Contribution Spotify for Apple Watch not recognizing Bluetooth headphones anymore

Mini Cooper Steering Wheel Skip Buttons NOT WORKING.

Superuser Contribution Load Time On iPhone & More

[iOS] Car Mode Not Automatically Starting

Superuser Contribution Spotify Crashes in Car on First Song

Superuser Contribution playback constantly keeps reshuffling after connecting to bluetooth

Superuser Contribution Music resumes at a louder volume

Superuser Contribution Please add a way to disable,Autoplay when connecting iPhone via Bluetooth

Superuser Contribution Album art wrong over USB in Genesis G80

Album Cover won't show using Bluetooth Connection

Won't shuffle playlists IOS MAZDA

Local files' quality lower when played on Iphone with Bluetooth

When disconnecting a Bluetooth device, Spotify acts up

iOS Car Mode - mark 3rd party blueetoth receivers as Car

Superuser Contribution Spotify Voice Background Music

Solved!! Bluetooth connection or exiting the app freezes music playback

Bluetooth shuttering iOS 12.1.2

Solved!! Bluetooth public wifi incident at LAX

Music skips and stutters over Bluetooth in my car

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