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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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Adding Songs to Playlists and Playlist Order

Family, Premium, USA, iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13 I have a new issue with adding songs to playlists. If I listening to a song and click to add it to a Playlist, the Playlists used to come up in alphabetical order. Now they come up in order created. I almos...

  • Casual Listener
  • Family, Premium, USA, iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13   I have a new issue with adding songs to playlists.  If I listening to a song and click to add it to a Playlist, the Playlists ...
  • squidgewinkle
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded Postcasts Queue interrupted by music

Plan FreeCountry GermanyIphone 14 MaxiOS 17.6.1 For as long as I am using Spotify for listening to podcasts the procedure was as following: I download a bunch of podcasts, go to "Your Library" -> "Your Episodes" and I was able to listen to the podcas...

  • Regular
  • Plan Free Country Germany Iphone 14 Max iOS 17.6.1   For as long as I am using Spotify for listening to podcasts the procedure was as following: I download a bunch of podcasts, go to "Your ...
  • tom19991
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth shuffle changes

When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was on prior to connecting to device. I’ve tried remov...

  • Music Fan
  • When I connect to a Bluetooth device it reshuffles my playlist. Anything added to a queue outside the playlist remains but the rest will shuffle and sometimes it plays a different song to what it was...
  • Twisterman
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

  • Visitor
  • Do i have to get premium to do it? And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option  
  • zurs
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Mobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me downloading or changing anything

PlanPremium CountryGermany DeviceiPhone 15 Pro Operating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueMobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me downloading or changing anything. I was unsure whether it was Spotify, so I booked another 100MB package....

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium   Country Germany   Device iPhone 15 Pro   Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue Mobile data usage was 5GB in 90 minutes without me download...
  • Drat76
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution local files is not showing up in settings page

PlanPremiumCountry netherlandsDeviceiphone 13 pro maxOperating Systemios 18.2My Question or Issuemy local files just randomly dissapeared from my settings page but before it worked perfectly fine but i want to listen to my downloaded music from my pc...

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  • Plan Premium Country  netherlands Device iphone 13 pro max Operating System ios 18.2 My Question or Issue my local files just randomly dissapeared from my settings page but ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked songs not syncing between PC/web apps and iPhone/iPad apps

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd genOperating SystemiOS 17.3/Windows 11 My Question or IssueLiked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and the iPhone/iPad apps.Liked songs will sync between the PC and web apps. Lik...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd gen Operating System iOS 17.3/Windows 11   My Question or Issue Liked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and...
  • Verix
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do you find older history

How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history

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  • How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history
  • sackriverfilms
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Superuser Contribution Spotify “Go to Radio” missing

I’ve been on the Premium plan for 3 years, and I’ve noticed that there’s no 'Go to Radio' button when I click the three dots on a song or album. I saw some questions on the community forum about the same issue, but they were related to the Spotify Fr...

  • Visitor
  • I’ve been on the Premium plan for 3 years, and I’ve noticed that there’s no 'Go to Radio' button when I click the three dots on a song or album. I saw some questions on the community forum about the ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Album art not displaying on car's infotainment system

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.6 & iOS 15.5 My Question or Issue Hi! So my issues start from the time iOS 15.5 went out. The car's info. system doesn't display the album art anymore (connected by bluetooth to the car). Current song ...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.6 & iOS 15.5   My Question or Issue   Hi! So my issues start from the time iOS 15.5 went out. The car's info. system doesn...
  • TobiasJaeger
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Video podcast briefly interrupted when opening Spotify app

When I listen to a podcast that also has video, the audio is interrupted when I go into the Spotify app for about a second. To reproduce:1. Open Spotify app on iOS (9.0.18) and play a video podcast. The John Campea Show Podcast has several.2. Leave t...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I listen to a podcast that also has video, the audio is interrupted when I go into the Spotify app for about a second.   To reproduce: 1. Open Spotify app on iOS (9.0.18) and play a vide...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why can’t I search within a playlist?

On iPhone, non premium. I know it can be done because a friend’s phone (who has premium and a different iOS and model of phone) can search in any playlist while I can search in none. I understand if I can’t but I want to know why, is search only avai...

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  • On iPhone, non premium. I know it can be done because a friend’s phone (who has premium and a different iOS and model of phone) can search in any playlist while I can search in none. I understand if ...
  • Yordan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Widget Not showing playlist covers on homescreen

PlanPremiumDeviceiphone 12Operating SystemiOS 18.3 Spotify Update 9.0.14My Question or IssueI have the Spotify Recently played widget on the HOMESCREEN of my iphone, the spotify app updated and my playlist covers are blank white with the no custom co...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Device iphone 12 Operating System iOS 18.3 Spotify Update 9.0.14 My Question or Issue I have the Spotify Recently played widget on the HOMESCREEN of my iphone, the spotify app upd...
  • Nieklor
  • Visitor
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Superuser Contribution Playing pauses when screen is locked or when I switch to Home Screen or another app

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS17.4.1 My Question or IssuePlaying music pauses every time when I lock my screen or when I switch to Home Screen or another app.

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  • Plan Premium Country Belgium Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS17.4.1   My Question or Issue Playing music pauses every time when I lock my screen or when I switch to Home Scree...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect disables/silences notifications during playback on external speakers

Hi folks, I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification sounds. This leads to missing every notification while listeni...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi folks,   I have an interesting issue on on my iOS devices. Whenever I play music via Spotify Connect on my SONOS System or via generic bluetooth, Spotify seems to silence my notification so...
  • Vasil
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Volume buttons on device don't work when casting

As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...

  • Roadie
  • As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume.   This is ...
  • Mandroin
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Superuser Contribution Spotify widget won't load

My Question or IssueSpotify widget doesn't load completely (it used to) when customized by color. As you can see, it works fine in light/dark mode. Any ideas? 沈 I've tried deleting the app, updating it, and changing the colors. PlanPremiumCountryBras...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue Spotify widget doesn't load completely (it used to) when customized by color. As you can see, it works fine in light/dark mode. Any ideas? 🥲 I've tried deleting the app, updati...
  • Dariya
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Superuser Contribution Queue lost when accidentally selecting a song.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 11, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 13 ) My Question or IssueSo I’ve made a massive long queue, and then I accidentally tap on a song title and it plays, (very easy to do on an iPhone) interrupting the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 11, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 13 )    My Question or Issue So I’ve made a massive long queue, and then I acciden...
  • ArslanAgain
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  • Queue lost
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