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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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I don't want my daily mix affected by *everything* I play

I just started using Spotify on my iphone. I asked my kids which playlist to listen to, and they wanted to listen to Rock Anthems. After listening to said anthems for the hour commute home (all songs I've heard a million times), my Daily Mixes are af...

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  • I just started using Spotify on my iphone.  I asked my kids which playlist to listen to, and they wanted to listen to Rock Anthems.  After listening to said anthems for the hour commute hom...
  • Hand3
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No sound while playing favourites

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 15.1My Question or IssueSome songs now cannot play any sound, however 1 week ago they played normally. They are not banned for any reasons and can be played normally on my laptop. Every time ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 15.1 My Question or Issue Some songs now cannot play any sound, however 1 week ago they played normally. They are not bann...
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Superuser Contribution Browse downloaded content by artist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 12) i just want to be able to browse all my downloaded content, by artist. I think this is a basic feature every music app should have. Spotfy had this a while back but for somereason it was taken out. Now there’...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 12)   i just want to be able to browse all my downloaded content, by artist. I think this is a basic feature every music app should have. S...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution New features like lyrics, blends are not available

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDevice IPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.3 I have the latest (updated) version of the app and I still can’t see lyrics texts and use blends. All my friends can use these features.I tried logging out, reinstalling the app, nothin...

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  • Plan Premium Country Russia Device  IPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.3   I have the latest (updated) version of the app and I still can’t see lyrics texts and use blends. All my f...
  • Alex
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Solved!! DO SOMETHING ABOUT UNSTAR / REMOVE FROM PLAYLIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FIRST, I USED STAR/UNSTAR ALL THE TIME SO THANKS FOR REMOVING THAT.IF I AM LISTENING TO A SHUFFLED PLAYLIST OF 8,000 SONGS ON MY IPHONE AND I HEAR ONE I DONT WANT, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CONVENIENTLY REMOVE IT FROM THE PLAYLIST SINCE YOU'VE REMOVED THA...

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  • FIRST, I USED STAR/UNSTAR ALL THE TIME SO THANKS FOR REMOVING THAT. IF I AM LISTENING TO A SHUFFLED PLAYLIST OF 8,000 SONGS ON MY IPHONE AND I HEAR ONE I DONT WANT, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CONVENIENT...
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Superuser Contribution Where do I find my downloaded songs?

I download playlists but Idk where my songs go. I know they’re in my playlist folder. But when I go to the songs folder I can’t find any of the downloaded songs..

  • Casual Listener
  • I download playlists but Idk where my songs go. I know they’re in my playlist folder. But when I go to the songs folder I can’t find any of the downloaded songs..
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Superuser Contribution Rewind 15s button jumps to the end of podcast

I'm having the problem that often, not always, when I want to rewind a podcast 15s or more by hitting the back 15s button once or more, the podcast jumps to the end. If the podcast is a 3+ hour Joe Rogan, finding the right spot again can be a real pa...

  • Newbie
  • I'm having the problem that often, not always, when I want to rewind a podcast 15s or more by hitting the back 15s button once or more, the podcast jumps to the end.   If the podcast is a 3+ h...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3   My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in arti...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can not sort playlist on Ipad

PlanPremiumCountryusaDeviceIpadOperating System(iOS 10When I click on a playlist, on the Ipad, there is no way to sort the song order! Why can't I see the "title" "album" or "date added" tabs that are shown on desktop version? I have seen other post ...

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  • Plan Premium Country usa Device Ipad Operating System (iOS 10 When I click on a playlist, on the Ipad, there is no way to sort the song order! Why can't I see the "title" "album" or "date add...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play Queue number of songs is gone

Plan: Premium DeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 12 Hi,I remember that 2 years ago there was a number of songs remaining indicator in the play queue. It was really useful and comfortable to use. I’ve Attached a photo from 2018 iOS Spotify with th...

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  •   Plan: Premium   Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 12   Hi, I remember that 2 years ago there was a number of songs remaining indicator in the play queue. It was...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Can’t open Spotify Links in Facebook app

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone XrOperating SystemiOS 15.1 (19B74)When I klick on a Spotifty link open.spotify.something (See attachment SafariError.jpg) in the Facebok app it opens Safari and gives an error "safari can't open the page because s...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone Xr Operating System iOS 15.1 (19B74) When I klick on a Spotifty link open.spotify.something (See attachment SafariError.jpg) in the Facebok app ...
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Superuser Contribution Apple Homekit compatability

Hey, I am bit confused, is Spotify supported on Homekit devices like Homepod mini? There was an announcement that apple opened up to third party services but no news about spotify making it happen. But I mean on the level when you can ask Siri to pla...

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  • Hey,   I am bit confused, is Spotify supported on Homekit devices like Homepod mini?   There was an announcement that apple opened up to third party services but no news about spoti...
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No lyrics on iPhone 12 pro

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemiOS 15.2.1Spotify 8.6.98.1447 My Question or IssueApparently everyone in germany, including my husband and my sons got the lyrics with the app -Expect me. How do I fix this ?

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System iOS 15.2.1 Spotify 8.6.98.1447   My Question or Issue Apparently everyone in germany, including my husband and my so...
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Superuser Contribution Error when playing yet great internet performance/no traffic blocked on firewall

Plan: Premium - Family PlanCountry: United StatesDevice: (multiple) iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, Sonos, Macbook Air 2021Operating System (iOS 15, macOS Monterey) My Question or Issue:In the last few days, I have been unable to use Spotify on any of my d...

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  • Plan: Premium - Family Plan Country: United States Device: (multiple) iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, Sonos, Macbook Air 2021 Operating System (iOS 15, macOS Monterey)   My Qu...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Delete Cache button (iOS) has no apparent effect

Plan Premium/familyFree/PremiumCountry USA Device iPhone 6s(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System iOS 12.4.1(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueGo to the Settings->Storage page and click on the "De...

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  • Plan Premium/family Free/Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 6s (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System iOS 12.4.1 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc....
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution (APPLE TV!) Spotify Streaming Mutes at the End of Songs

Hi, y'all! I'm based in the US. I have a Premium Spotify Duo plan. I have an iPhone XR and my Apple TV I'm having a minor problem when I'm streaming Spotify through my Apple TV or through my iPhone's Airplay. This has just started happening; never ha...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, y'all!    I'm based in the US. I have a Premium Spotify Duo plan. I have an iPhone XR and my Apple TV    I'm having a minor problem when I'm streaming Spotify through my A...
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Superuser Contribution Lyrics

PlanPremiumCountryMalawiDeviceRedmi note 10 Pro MaxOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueI can't accessy lyrics using the mobile app, I even uninstalled the app and reinstalled the app but wasn't successful, went as far as factory wiping my ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Malawi Device Redmi note 10 Pro Max Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue I can't accessy lyrics using the mobile app, I even uninstalled the ...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Takeover module with broken link

Hello Spotify! I’ve been noticing this « Takeover » module for quite some time. Keeps appearing once in a while and it seems to be a broken link. Tried a clean install but no change. That modules appears randomly then disapears. Any idea? iOS 15.2iPh...

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  • Hello Spotify!   I’ve been noticing this « Takeover » module for quite some time. Keeps appearing once in a while and it seems to be a broken link.   Tried a clean install but...
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Superuser Contribution When will the automatic audio quality change when streaming via wifi or mobile connection?

PlanPremiumCountry NLDevice(iPhone , iPad) My Question or Issue When you choose the automatic audio quality level, it chooses the audio quality depending the type of connection you have. I would like to know when streaming as a premium user, when wil...

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  •   Plan Premium Country  NL Device (iPhone , iPad)     My Question or Issue  When you choose the automatic audio quality level, it chooses the audio qualit...
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