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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
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Superuser Contribution Change for family and can't listening without wifi

Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us.

  • Visitor
  • Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us. 
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution Playlist changes randomised

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueWhen moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to a random song not the one chosen. Problem seems to stop when playing the song you wa...

  • Newbie
  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue When moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to ...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution 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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  • 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. ...
  • sapmi
  • Music Fan
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Superuser Contribution Battery drain on iPhone

Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 15 pro Operating System iOS 17.0.3 Spotify version 8.8.80.570 My Question or Issue Hello, I just recently got an iPhone 15 pro. At night I like to play some noise through Spotify to sleep. I noticed th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 15 pro Operating System iOS 17.0.3 Spotify version 8.8.80.570   My Question or Issue Hello, I just recently got an iPhone...
  • pharrlinda
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bug: Remove played episodes has stopped working on iOS App

There seems to be a bug in the Spotify iOS app (I'm currently running version 8.9.19.571). I listen to podcasts using Spotify and I have auto-downloads turned on. I also have "Remove played episodes" set to "After playing". In the past, this used to ...

  • Music Fan
  • There seems to be a bug in the Spotify iOS app (I'm currently running version 8.9.19.571). I listen to podcasts using Spotify and I have auto-downloads turned on. I also have "Remove played episodes"...
  • NCRahvin
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Superuser Contribution The wrong song is playing

Tried playing “Up to no Good” by the Hoosiers and something entirely different is playing, I’m not sure what’s going on

  • Casual Listener
  • Tried playing “Up to no Good” by the Hoosiers and something entirely different is playing, I’m not sure what’s going on
  • p3400
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect - need premium subscription?

Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select the device in the Spotify App on my iPhone, it says ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select t...
  • tom_nichols
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Superuser Contribution sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot menu. Bit for podcasts I used to have a little timer ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot ...
  • Letigra
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Superuser Contribution Can’t view lyrics due to “about the artist”

as the title says, some songs I can’t view the lyrics because the “about the artist” box is there instead. I don’t care about that, not to mention there are other ways to access that information. There is no other way to access the lyrics on the iPho...

  • Casual Listener
  • as the title says, some songs I can’t view the lyrics because the “about the artist” box is there instead. I don’t care about that, not to mention there are other ways to access that information. The...
  • Wowz
  • Casual Listener
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Car Play Not Recognizing Liked Songs

I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't have the song saved - but it is already saved if Sir...

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  • I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't h...
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Ich habe 3 mal 3 € überwiesen um die spotify abo zu kaufen es hat nicht fun

Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen

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  • Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen
  • Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Why is it I don't receive any notifications for new releases? App or mail.

Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.

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  • Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.
  • thirdeyemedia
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts are gone

Device(iPhone 11Operating System(iOS 18My Question or IssueI’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with the names and I know that’s not true.

  • Casual Listener
  • Device (iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS 18 My Question or Issue I’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with th...
  • Maria
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App crashing on ios after a minute of playback

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 14 plus.)Operating System(iOS 18.1.) My Question or IssueApp keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country India Device (iPhone 14 plus.) Operating System (iOS 18.1.)   My Question or Issue App keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback
  • amalsomaraj
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Superuser Contribution Possible full screen bug

Premium account with iOS iPhone 15.Version 8.9.84.543 Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked.Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click in the down arrow to minimise, it goes into full screen mode. Hap...

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  • Premium account with iOS iPhone 15. Version 8.9.84.543   Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked. Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Spotify loads slow and unresponsive on iPhone 14 Pro

I use Spotify primarily for podcasts on a daily basis. I’ve tried re-installing, different WiFi networks, nothing is working. I will switch to a different provider if it cannot be fixed.

  • Newbie
  • I use Spotify primarily for podcasts on a daily basis. I’ve tried re-installing, different WiFi networks, nothing is working. I will switch to a different provider if it cannot be fixed.
  • emmcc
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Premium Duo account

PlanPremium DuoCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 15 Plus / iPhone XR / Apple car playOperating SystemBoth using iOS 17.6.1 My Question or IssueWe are having problems playing individual podcasts at the same time. My husband's podcast keeps playing on my de...

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  •   Plan Premium Duo Country Australia Device iPhone 15 Plus / iPhone XR / Apple car play Operating System Both using iOS 17.6.1   My Question or Issue We are having problems playi...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Stops Working While Using CarPlay

 PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueSpotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main way to trigger it is by skipping songs. Spotify will randomly stop working wher...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Spotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main w...
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Superuser Contribution No audio after WhatsApp phonecall using Apple CarPlay

PlanPremium FamilyCountryID Device(iPhone 7 Plus)Operating System(iOS 15.4.1)App Version(8.7.18) My Question or IssueWhenever I am using Apple CarPlay while driving and listening to Spotify (music, podcasts or whatever), and there's a WhatsApp phone ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Family Country ID   Device (iPhone 7 Plus) Operating System (iOS 15.4.1) App Version (8.7.18)   My Question or Issue Whenever I am using Apple CarPlay while drivin...
  • nmsilva96
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Superuser Contribution Ipad web browser changed

PlanPremiumDeviceIpadOperating SystemIOS My Question or IssueMy spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desktop-like web layout which is way more efficient. (can quickly add songs ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Device Ipad Operating System IOS   My Question or Issue My spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desk...
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