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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
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sapmi
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch display is messy

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDeviceApple watch 7 (iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating SystemIOS 15.1My Question or IssueI'm not sure if it's since new WatchOS or IOS 15.1 but the spotify app is really messy and anoying! I've added a picture to let you see the mes...

itaybalin16
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country Israel Device Apple watch 7 (iPhone 13 Pro Max) Operating System IOS 15.1 My Question or Issue I'm not sure if it's since new WatchOS or IOS 15.1 but the spotify app is ...
2021-10-28 11:04:26 AM
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Eni
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Superuser Contribution Pinned podcast trailer prevents jump-to progress

Recently, when I select a podcast I frequently listen to, it no longer jumps down in the playlist to my most recently listened to episode. The podcast recently posted a trailer, which is pinned to the very top of the episode list, and I’m guessing th...

apawela
Casual Listener
Recently, when I select a podcast I frequently listen to, it no longer jumps down in the playlist to my most recently listened to episode. The podcast recently posted a trailer, which is pin...
2021-11-08 4:59:59 AM
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Eni
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Wifi Ceiling Speakers Disappear - Lithe Audio

Plan - PremiumCountry - UKDevice - iPhone 13, iPad 14.8Wifi Speakers - Lithe Audio Wifi Ceiling Speakers (x 3)Mesh - 4 node Asus XT8 My Question or IssueSpeakers disappear from device list in the IOS Spotify app. Tried clearing cache in Spotify App -...

gerbull001
Newbie
Plan - Premium Country - UK Device - iPhone 13, iPad 14.8 Wifi Speakers - Lithe Audio Wifi Ceiling Speakers (x 3) Mesh - 4 node Asus XT8 My Question or Issue Speakers disappear from dev...
2021-11-09 3:20:29 PM
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Won't Download

I am currently in college and I have a playlist with a lot of songs from my local files. For some reason my local files won't download to my phone. I've tried many of the solutions but they all have failed. My college internet says unsecured network,...

Dang6
Casual Listener
I am currently in college and I have a playlist with a lot of songs from my local files. For some reason my local files won't download to my phone. I've tried many of the solutions but they all have ...
2021-10-30 12:15:41 AM
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Alex
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Superuser Contribution Local files appear downloaded and playable, but are unplayable.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 8 and Acer AspireOperating SystemiOS 15.2 and Windows 11 Home My Question or IssueAll of my local files are playable on my computer, but when I sync them to my phone they do appear, but are unplayable. They...

elsbells_
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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 8 and Acer Aspire Operating System iOS 15.2 and Windows 11 Home My Question or Issue All of my local files are playable on my...
2021-11-05 12:34:03 AM
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Alex
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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Other] Can’t report a song/ user

Hi when I follow the guidance on the website to report content it doesn’t come up as an option, as I can see is what is attached. Ideas?

Felixfelony
Newbie
Hi when I follow the guidance on the website to report content it doesn’t come up as an option, as I can see is what is attached. Ideas?
2021-11-07 3:18:26 PM
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Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Text bunched up/overlaid when adding to playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPadOperating SystemiOS 12.5.5Spotify updated to version 8.6.74.1541 My Question or Issue Please note that this problem does not occur in Windows Web Player or on Android. When playing a song that I wish to add to another pl...

SpokeyDokey
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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPad Operating System iOS 12.5.5 Spotify updated to version 8.6.74.1541 My Question or Issue Please note that this problem does not occur in W...
2021-11-06 2:33:54 PM
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Novy
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Not Playing After Transferring Data Onto a New Phone

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.0.2 My Question or IssueHey,So I had just got a new phone and had transferred all my data onto it, but for some unknown reason, whenever I want to play a local file, it doesn't let me play i...

Geosted
Regular
Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.0.2 My Question or Issue Hey, So I had just got a new phone and had transferred all my data onto it, but for some ...
2021-11-07 4:53:39 PM
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MafeG
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Playlists] Listening Party

The execution would be similar to Amazon's new Beta feature "Watch Party" where an Amazon subscriber is able to navigate to a chosen movie in the Amazon catalogue and select the new "watch party" instead of "play". This generates a unique sharable UR...

Corntillas
Newbie
The execution would be similar to Amazon's new Beta feature "Watch Party" where an Amazon subscriber is able to navigate to a chosen movie in the Amazon catalogue and select the new "watch party" ins...
2021-11-06 11:12:55 PM
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MafeG
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Superuser Contribution "See More" button obstructed by song bar

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 12 Mini My Question or Issue See photo attached. When browsing playlists, in this example workout playlists, the button to "see more" playlists is unable to be pressed because the bar with the current song is blocking...

JoacosTacos
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Device (iPhone 12 Mini My Question or Issue See photo attached. When browsing playlists, in this example workout playlists, the button to "see more"...
2021-11-06 7:41:47 PM
2021-11-07 8:48:43 PM
CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution LOCAL FILES NOT PLAYING on iPhone (just flashing/closing) - WILL play on desktop

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.Device(iPhone 6s+)Operating System(iOS 15.1) I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!! I have added some local files (.mp3's converted from YouTube) and they will sync to my iPhone from my laptop, but when I try to play them from the phone, the...

donkeylarry
Roadie
Plan Premium Country U.S. Device (iPhone 6s+) Operating System (iOS 15.1) I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!! I have added some local files (.mp3's converted from YouTube) and they wil...
2021-11-05 2:01:29 PM
2021-11-07 1:04:52 AM
donkeylarry
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Block Spotify from CarPlay

I'm trying to figure out how to delete the Spotify app from showing up in CarPlay.Basically, any time I plug in any iPhone into my CarPlay system, I don't want Spotify to be enabled.I have a new teenage driver and this would be a huge distraction for...

NellyGrinfeld
Newbie
I'm trying to figure out how to delete the Spotify app from showing up in CarPlay. Basically, any time I plug in any iPhone into my CarPlay system, I don't want Spotify to be enabled. I have a new ...
2021-11-05 2:55:24 PM
2021-11-06 12:38:36 AM
Eni
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Solved!! Songs lyrics lines are suddenly squeezed together

PlanPremiumCountryThailand DeviceIphone 12 pro mxOperating SystemIOS 15.0.2 My Question or IssueSo I recently changed my phone from Iphone X to Iphone 12 pro max. When I first started using Spotify on my new phone everything was fine. However, a few ...

deeaann
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Thailand Device Iphone 12 pro mx Operating System IOS 15.0.2 My Question or Issue So I recently changed my phone from Iphone X to Iphone 12 pro m...
2021-11-06 10:42:54 PM
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AdamDamon
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution cannot see recently played scroll bar on ios 15

PlanPremiumCountryusaDeviceiphone seOperating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssueAbout a week ago, my recently played scroll bar disappeared from my iphone spotify app. I do not care at all about anything on the home page besides this, so would really ...

boehmka
Newbie
Plan Premium Country usa Device iphone se Operating System iOS 15 My Question or Issue About a week ago, my recently played scroll bar disappeared from my iphone spotify app....
2021-10-28 5:14:40 PM
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Eni
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Superuser Contribution Autoplay after interruption on Spotify Mobile

Whenever I receive a call on my iPhone X (running iOS 14.8), it obviously pauses the music. What's frustrating is it doesn't resume music after the call ends. The user has to tap the play button to resume. Apple Music doesn't work like this. It auto-...

KrishnaMuluguru
Newbie
Whenever I receive a call on my iPhone X (running iOS 14.8), it obviously pauses the music. What's frustrating is it doesn't resume music after the call ends. The user has to tap the play butt...
2021-09-20 9:23:42 PM
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Eni
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Solved!! MusicCast devices not available in Spotify connect

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceipad, android, iphoneOperating Systemvarious My Question or IssueNew system has been in use for two months with no issues, today the yamaha r-n602 is no longer available. It is greyed out in devices and has a message "can't ...

brianamcmillan
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device ipad, android, iphone Operating System various My Question or Issue New system has been in use for two months with no issues, today the yamaha r-n602 i...
2021-11-04 12:54:35 AM
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brianamcmillan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bunched Up Letters in Lyrics

The spacing was different for the lyrics in the previous updates and recently this is what the letters in lyrics look like. Is this an update or a bug? .PlanPremiumCountryMalaysiaDeviceiPhone 11Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) ...

Daughtxr
Regular
The spacing was different for the lyrics in the previous updates and recently this is what the letters in lyrics look like. Is this an update or a bug? . Plan Premium Country Malaysia...
2021-10-29 12:54:17 PM
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Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Why are devs ruining what once was a great application? You don’t like Spotify anymore?

Just want to know if you plan to let users browse saved songs by artists again in iOS UI. if it’s not going back I m canceling my subscription and going to Apple Music or Google music. spotfy once was a great application but devs are making huge effo...

Frdvp1
Casual Listener
Just want to know if you plan to let users browse saved songs by artists again in iOS UI. if it’s not going back I m canceling my subscription and going to Apple Music or Google music. &nbs...
2021-05-15 4:20:17 AM
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öäüß
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Lofi beats playlist cuts out after a few seconds of playing

PlanpremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiphone 11Operating Systemios 11.1 My Question or IssueThe spotify made lofi beats playlist cuts out after about 15 seconds of playing, regardless of whether on bluetooth or not. I tried listening to other playlist...

Johnnyboi28
Newbie
Plan premium Country United States Device iphone 11 Operating System ios 11.1 My Question or Issue The spotify made lofi beats playlist cuts out after about 15 seconds of playing, re...
2021-11-04 9:40:11 PM
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MafeG
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Superuser Contribution Local Files on iPhone

About a year ago I started using local files and it worked fine until about 6 months ago when all of a sudden the songs would disappear off my playlists. I tried doing a clean reinstall to fix it but instead, it made it so my iPhone XR could not conn...

bfoster_
Newbie
About a year ago I started using local files and it worked fine until about 6 months ago when all of a sudden the songs would disappear off my playlists. I tried doing a clean reinstall to fix it but...
2021-11-04 5:11:07 PM
2021-11-05 6:28:35 PM
CarlosE
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