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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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Superuser Contribution I cant find the queue button

PlanFree/PremiumiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueI looked o the questions page as well as videos to see where the queue button is but I still can't find it.

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium iPhone SE Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue I looked o the questions page as well as videos to see where the queue button is but I still can't find it.
  • Alex
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Solved!! IOS Widget - music player

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or Issuei moved to IOS after 10 years in Android, i surprised that you create some nice widgets for IOS 14 but the most useful widget not exist,i talking about "player widget...

  • Roadie
  • Plan Premium Country Israel Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue i moved to IOS after 10 years in Android, i surprised that you create some nice widgets fo...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Bose sound touch app IOS stoped working

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDevice(iPhone XsOperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueI have a Bose SoundTouch which I can control from my iPhone or iPad using its SoundTouch app. Whenever I select a song, it just stays on the blue screen and nothing ha...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device (iPhone Xs Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue I have a Bose SoundTouch which I can control from my iPhone or iPad using its SoundTouch ap...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify App says I'm listening on one speaker when I'm already listening to a group

PlanPremium (though same issue exists with free plan)CountryUSADeviceiPhone 8, Google Home Mini, Built-in Chromecast, and Chromecast AudiosOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueFor years I have had my Google Home account linked to various fr...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium (though same issue exists with free plan) Country USA Device iPhone 8, Google Home Mini, Built-in Chromecast, and Chromecast Audios Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Questio...
  • Mihail
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Superuser Contribution Can't see 2020 wrapped stats

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(iPhone Operating System(iOS 14) My Question or IssueI listen to music on Spotify constantly , I found my playlist of 2020 on my account but I can't see the stats like my favourite artist, genres, minutes played.. The spo...

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Premium Country Italy Device (iPhone 😎 Operating System (iOS 14)   My Question or Issue I listen to music on Spotify constantly , I found my playlist of 2020 on my accoun...
  • CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution Home Screen “new release” section annoying

PlanPremiumCountry I hate the new release section that’s like a banner now at the top. Any way to remove?DeviceiPhone XOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI hate the new release section that’s like a banner now...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   I hate the new release section that’s like a banner now at the top. Any way to remove? Device iPhone X Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windo...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution [IOS] iPhone: podcast not ordered by new release after new update

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 14spotify version 8.6.22.1228 My Question or IssueHello, after the latest update my podcasts can no longer be ordered by newest release. Or I can’t find the way to make it order this way.This...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 14 spotify version 8.6.22.1228   My Question or Issue Hello, after the latest update my podcasts can no ...
  • luka9
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[Mobile][Your Library] Lists cut off in search/filter view

Can't scroll to the bottom of the list. The list snaps back to the "bottom" but cuts off the bottom-most item in the list.

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  • Can't scroll to the bottom of the list. The list snaps back to the "bottom" but cuts off the bottom-most item in the list. 
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Superuser Contribution Apple TV display blocked

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceApple TV Operating SystemtvOS 14.4 My Question or IssueI listen to my music on my Apple TV, and I use my oneplus 6 as a remote control. The issue is often present. I launch the most liked songs in random order, the song...

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  • Plan Premium Country France   Device Apple TV   Operating System tvOS 14.4   My Question or Issue I listen to my music on my Apple TV, and I use my oneplus 6 as a remote ...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Re: High battery consumption (10 times higher) when connected via BT to car (BMW MINI 2017)

PlanFree and PremiumCountryGermanyDevice(iPhone 12 Mini)Operating System(iOS 14.4.)Car(BMW MINI Clubman F54, Navi professional with Spotify support and Harman soundsystem) My Question or IssueWhen my iPhone connects to my car via BT, then on iPhone t...

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  • Plan Free and Premium Country Germany Device (iPhone 12 Mini) Operating System (iOS 14.4.) Car (BMW MINI Clubman F54, Navi professional with Spotify support and Harman soundsystem)   ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify crashing mid song and when not connected to WiFi

PlanPremiumCountryuk My Spotify crashes mid song/ never makes it to the end of a song before the app closes. I have deleted the app multiple times and reinstalled it. I’ve reset my phone multiple times but it doesn’t work. The app doesn’t crash only ...

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  • Plan Premium Country uk  My Spotify crashes mid song/ never makes it to the end of a song before the app closes. I have deleted the app multiple times and reinstalled it. I’ve reset my phone...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Preferences Schmeferences

Why does Spotify think PC users want their pc app to be exactly like their phone app?There is a reason why phone apps are designed the way they are. There is a small screen and a crappy keyboard, no mouse.PCs have big screens, great keyboards, mice a...

  • Roadie
  • Why does  Spotify think PC users want their pc app to be exactly like their phone app? There is a reason why phone apps are designed the way they are. There is a small screen and a crappy keybo...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify is Pausing after last iOS update

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDevice(iPhone 8+)Operating System(iOS 14.4.2) My Question or IssueAfter update of the iOS the spotify started pausing accidentaly the songs. Does it even when the phone is unlocked.I tried reinstall the app and sign in...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device (iPhone 8+) Operating System (iOS 14.4.2)   My Question or Issue After update of the iOS the spotify started pausing accidentaly the songs....
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Same Apple ID, different Spotify accounts

Plan: PremiumCountry: UKDevice: iPhone 7Operating System: IOS 12My Question or Issue: I have Spotify premium and my daughters have separate Spotify accounts. However, they share an Apple ID. When I try to install the Spotify app on the 2nd device, it...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: iPhone 7 Operating System: IOS 12 My Question or Issue: I have Spotify premium and my daughters have separate Spotify accounts. However, they share an Apple ID. ...
  • Alex
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Queue Automatically Cleared

Plan: PremiumCountry: Australia Device: iPhone XsOperating System: 14.5 With Spotify, when you add songs to a queue, it sometimes clears the whole queue. If you play the song you wanted to add, it won’t play anything either. The workaround atm for th...

  • Visitor
  • Plan: Premium Country: Australia   Device: iPhone Xs Operating System: 14.5   With Spotify, when you add songs to a queue, it sometimes clears the whole queue. If you play the so...
  • Billy-J
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[iOS] 30 Minutes Commercial Free

Whenever the "watch this ad to receive 30 minutes of ad-free music" it works fine. When the "click this link to watch an add and receive 30 minutes of ad-free music" I get about 5 minutes of ad-free music. I've finally gotten smart and refuse to clic...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever the "watch this ad to receive 30 minutes of ad-free music" it works fine.  When the "click this link to watch an add and receive 30 minutes of ad-free music" I get about 5 minutes of ad...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution no spotify queue button

PlanFreeCountryUKDeviceiphone XROperating Systemios 14.5 My Question or IssueI have no spotify queue button, is this just a premium thing? I’ve seen other posts where the queue button has moved from the bottom to where you have to click on the 3 dots...

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  •   Plan Free Country UK Device iphone XR Operating System ios 14.5   My Question or Issue I have no spotify queue button, is this just a premium thing? I’ve seen other posts where...
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[iOS][Playlists] Serious Playlist Order Problem

I got an update on the iPhone Spotify today that has already been devastating for my playlist use and organization. I have hundreds of playlists, and I had previously dragged them in a specific order on my Mac desktop version and this would translate...

  • Regular
  • I got an update on the iPhone Spotify today that has already been devastating for my playlist use and organization. I have hundreds of playlists, and I had previously dragged them in a specific order...
  • spotygirl
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify tries to play through Bluetooth even when connected to BMW Wireless CarPlay

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating System: iOS 14.4 My Question or Issue: Ever since upgrading to Spotify 8.6.x, I have had problems with Spotify playing music in my 2020 BMW M340i with Wireless Apple Carplay. The problem is...

  • Regular
  • Plan: Premium Country: USA   Device: iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System: iOS 14.4   My Question or Issue:   Ever since upgrading to Spotify 8.6.x, I have had problems with...
  • darbid
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Can't Load Songs from iPhone

I am trying to add a song to Spotify. I put it in a Music playlist on my Mac, which according to the website should have worked. I have enabled Local audio files. The hurdles to doing this seem unsurmountable. I sent myself the audio file in Messages...

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  • I am trying to add a song to Spotify. I put it in a Music playlist on my Mac, which according to the website should have worked. I have enabled Local audio files. The hurdles to doing this seem unsur...
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