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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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  • sapmi
  • Music Fan
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] New Car Mode UI - Safe Area Constraints

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 14 Pro)Operating System(iOS 16.2) My Question or IssueWhen the user is presented with the new UI for Car Mode, content at the top of the ViewController appears to be constrained to the superview rather than the safe ...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 14 Pro) Operating System (iOS 16.2)   My Question or Issue When the user is presented with the new UI for Car Mode, content at the top of the Vie...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
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  • bug
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    UI
    UX
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Why did my like button disappear and how can I fix it?

If I log out, it shows up, but the lyrics don’t. And if I close the app it goes back to not having the like button

  • Visitor
  • If I log out, it shows up, but the lyrics don’t. And if I close the app it goes back to not having the like button
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
  • 315 Views
  • 1 replies
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Superuser Contribution iPad doesn't save filters in podcasts section.

When I enter in to a podcast and then apply a filter like "Unplayed" and sort by "Oldest to Newest" the filter aren't saved. So, the next time I enter to the previous podcasts the selection is lost.

  • Newbie
  • When I enter in to a podcast and then apply a filter like "Unplayed" and sort by "Oldest to Newest" the filter aren't saved. So, the next time I enter to the previous podcasts the selection is lost.
  • Joan
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution can't disable autoplay

PlanFreeDeviceiPhone 11My Question or IssueI've disabled Autoplay on all devices at least ten times now. And Spotify keeps playing suggested tracks regardless. It's infuriating and pushing me to stop using the app.

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Free Device iPhone 11 My Question or Issue I've disabled Autoplay on all devices at least ten times now. And Spotify keeps playing suggested tracks regardless. It's infuriating and ...
  • wideopeniris
  • Regular
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Superuser Contribution no video in the most recent episodes of joe rogan podcast

i do not have the video available for the 4 most recent episodes of joe rogan podcasts (neither in the ios app, nor on the mac desktop app), only audio, despite having premium subscription. and i have to admit, it really sucks

  • Visitor
  • i do not have the video available for the 4 most recent episodes of joe rogan podcasts (neither in the ios app, nor on the mac desktop app), only audio, despite having premium subscription. and i hav...
  • Dian
  • Spotify Legend
  • 614 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes
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  • 1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Can Spotify combine two accounts opened by the same person ?

I’m trying to make a payment and it’s getting applied somewhere else because the app keeps asking me if I want to downgrade

  • Visitor
  • I’m trying to make a payment and it’s getting applied somewhere else because the app keeps asking me if I want to downgrade
  • Lyubka
  • Moderator
  • 431 Views
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Superuser Contribution My playlist keeps resetting when I connect to Bluetooth on iOS

When I get out of my car and back into it and connect to Bluetooth. My Spotify shows that I have nothing playing and a blank square in the drop down. After about a minute it will restart my current playlist from the beginning no matter where I’m at i...

  • Visitor
  • When I get out of my car and back into it and connect to Bluetooth. My Spotify shows that I have nothing playing and a blank square in the drop down. After about a minute it will restart my current p...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution não consigo ouvir uma música em específico que conseguia ouvir antes

tem uma música que se chama California World Tour do Yung Buda, eu conseguia ouvir perfeitamente mas agora mesmo indo no álbum ela não toca, todas as outras sim mas apenas ela que não um amigo meu foi ver e conseguia ouvir perfeitamente, não entendo ...

  • Casual Listener
  • tem uma música que se chama California World Tour do Yung Buda, eu conseguia ouvir perfeitamente mas agora mesmo indo no álbum ela não toca, todas as outras sim mas apenas ela que não um amigo meu ...
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 555 Views
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App crashes when using Siri

I asked Siri to play some music on Spotify. It all went flawlessly. I then opened the app and opened the lyrics and when the song ended, the app crashed. I tried this multiple times and I got the same results. This only happens when I open the lyrics...

  • Visitor
  • I asked Siri to play some music on Spotify. It all went flawlessly. I then opened the app and opened the lyrics and when the song ended, the app crashed. I tried this multiple times and I got the sa...
  • Billy-J
  • Spotify Star
  • 971 Views
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my music hub looks very weird and I don’t know how to make it go back

My music hub is very weird looking. The like song button is now above the timeline for the music and the three dots and other buttons are under the album cover. And it doesn’t show the playlist name at the top

  • Newbie
  • My music hub is very weird looking. The like song button is now above the timeline for the music and the three dots and other buttons are under the album cover. And it doesn’t show the playlist name ...
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
  • 261 Views
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Superuser Contribution Playing wrong playlist

After listening to playlist A and then putting on playlist B, if I switch from headphones to car play it will play the start of playlist A instead of continuing playlist .Premium iPhone 10Queue is empty

  • Visitor
  • After listening to playlist A and then putting on playlist B, if I switch from headphones to car play it will play the start of playlist A instead of continuing playlist . Premium iPhone 10 Que...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution App lässt sich nicht starten

Seit gestern Abend lässt sich meine App nicht mehr starten, hab schon mehrmals deinstalliert und neu geladen. Bringt alles nichts.

  • Visitor
  • Seit gestern Abend lässt sich meine App nicht mehr starten, hab schon mehrmals deinstalliert und neu geladen. Bringt alles nichts.
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 266 Views
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Superuser Contribution Playing Liked Songs on an Apple Watch with Family Plan

I’m having issues playing my Liked Songs from my Apple Watch (Series 6) when I don’t have my iPhone 12 (iOS 16.3) with me. I’m on a Family plan (sub account and wife is the account owner) and can play my playlists, albums, etc. however when I try to ...

  • Visitor
  • I’m having issues playing my Liked Songs from my Apple Watch (Series 6) when I don’t have my iPhone 12 (iOS 16.3) with me.   I’m on a Family plan (sub account and wife is the account owner) an...
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 470 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes
  • 470 Views
  • 1 replies
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Bose 500 speaker sound control via Spotify app not working

The Bose speaker app is able to control the volume normally (increase or decrease it), but the Spotify app connected via AirPlay is unable to control volume on the speaker. The volume slider control works up & down, but the speaker volume does not ch...

  • Visitor
  • The Bose speaker app is able to control the volume normally (increase or decrease it), but the Spotify app connected via AirPlay is unable to control volume on the speaker. The volume slider control ...
  • DML71
  • Gig Goer
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Superuser Contribution Auto Download for Podcasts not Starting until specific podcast page is opened

I have been using the Auto Download feature for podcasts since it was launched a few months ago, but it seems to only start downloading the episodes once the specific podcast page is opened in the app. I'm using an Iphone 13 pro max with updated spot...

  • Regular
  • I have been using the Auto Download feature for podcasts since it was launched a few months ago, but it seems to only start downloading the episodes once the specific podcast page is opened in the ap...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Unable to change albums

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

  • 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  
  • Lyubka
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Superuser Contribution Hebrew ver on IOS16.2 not showing Artists Info

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDevice(iPhone SE 2022)Operating System(iOS 16.2) My Question or IssueHebrew ver not showing Artists Info, can i change to the English version?Any fix for this issue?

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country Israel Device (iPhone SE 2022) Operating System (iOS 16.2)   My Question or Issue Hebrew ver not showing Artists Info, can i change to the English version? Any fi...
  • Keef_
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local files no longer able to added to other playlists?

I have added local files to Spotify using the iOS/iTunes method. These files appear in the local files playlist, but I am finding I can no longer add them to other playlists like before. Has this functionality been removed?

  • Regular
  • I have added local files to Spotify using the iOS/iTunes method. These files appear in the local files playlist, but I am finding I can no longer add them to other playlists like before. Has this fun...
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 691 Views
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Play playlist random, without repeating songs

I don’t understand what the problem is with Spotify. If I have a huge playlist of 100 or 1000 songs, then I can play it from a-z, so that no song is repeated. I want to do the same thing, but then I want to play it randomly, without repeating songs u...

  • Casual Listener
  •   I don’t understand what the problem is with Spotify.   If I have a huge playlist of 100 or 1000 songs, then I can play it from a-z, so that no song is repeated.   I want to do t...
  • AwesomeFraud
  • Visitor
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Issues with iOS app when using with Airpods? Music stops after 1 second

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceiPhone 14 proOperating System16,3 My Question or IssueI am having some issues with the iOS app when using with Airpods. I can't find any rapports about this issue, but when my colleague tried with his phone and his airpo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Norway Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System 16,3   My Question or Issue I am having some issues with the iOS app when using with Airpods. I can't find any rapport...
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
  • 325 Views
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