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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 How do I turn off video "canvases" option is gone

The option to turn off music video canvases used to be under the app ios - playback - canvas. That is no longer there. Did this move or is it completely gone? I'm often trying to concentrate with Spotify on and this is distracting. Sometimes I like t...

  • Music Fan
  • The option to turn off music video canvases used to be under the app ios - playback - canvas. That is no longer there. Did this move or is it completely gone? I'm often trying to concentrate with Spo...
  • fraktalisman
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch defaut to main account

PlanPremium FamilyCountryBrazilDeviceiphone 13 pro max / Apple watch series 7 with cellularOperating Systemlatest iosMy Question or IssueI am a member in a family account created by my husband. My apple watch is linked to my account, that is a member...

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  • Plan Premium Family Country Brazil Device iphone 13 pro max / Apple watch series 7 with cellular Operating System latest ios My Question or Issue I am a member in a family account created by...
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Permanently disable smart Shuffle

I am so tired of the smart Shuffle. I cannot even fully explain to you how useless of a thing it is. if it was its own thing, and I could toggle it on or off I’d be fine with that but being someone else who puts music in a playlist because I specific...

  • Visitor
  • I am so tired of the smart Shuffle. I cannot even fully explain to you how useless of a thing it is. if it was its own thing, and I could toggle it on or off I’d be fine with that but being someone e...
  • slo0ath
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Superuser Contribution web player not working

PlanFreeCountry Deviceiphone xrOperating Systemios 17 My Question or Issuehi there! as of two days ago, my web player has not been working. the top “good morning…get premium” message has been formatted weirdly and i can click on mixes and playlists b...

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  • Plan Free Country   Device iphone xr Operating System ios 17   My Question or Issue hi there! as of two days ago, my web player has not been working. the top “good morning…get pre...
  • Dessi
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Superuser Contribution Why are songs playing that are not in my playlist with auto play off

My Spotify keeps playing songs not in my playlist even though auto play is turned off. The playlist is more and an hour and a half long so this shouldn’t be happening. It’s very annoying, and I have to use all my skips to get to a song actually on th...

  • Visitor
  • My Spotify keeps playing songs not in my playlist even though auto play is turned off. The playlist is more and an hour and a half long so this shouldn’t be happening. It’s very annoying, and I have ...
  • Bradshall
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Superuser Contribution iOS App - Order of playlist

Hi guys why is it no longer possible to sort/manage the order of a playlist in the iOS App? and it’s even no longer syncing the order of a playlist once it is changed on a Mac. It’s only ordering songs by date. Old>new. I have a lot of very long play...

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  • Hi guys   why is it no longer possible to sort/manage the order of a playlist in the iOS App?   and it’s even no longer syncing the order of a playlist once it is changed on a Mac. &nbs...
  • dnvrsangel
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We have an older ipad (iOS 9.3.5) which, until 12 August 2024 was working fine with some limitations

Our ipad with iOS 9.3.5 was working with some Spotify limitations (not all screens would display) however it played music and connected to our sound system. On 12 August 2024 the ipad logged itself out of spotify and now it will not login. When enter...

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  • Our ipad with iOS 9.3.5 was working with some Spotify limitations (not all screens would display) however it played music and connected to our sound system. On 12 August 2024 the ipad logged itself o...
  • joseph74
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Superuser Contribution Spotify music briefly suspend each time iPhone screen is opened or closed

DeviceiPhone 15Operating SystemiOS 18 My Question or IssueSince iOS 18 update, Spotify music briefly suspend each time I opened or closed the screen on my iPhone 15. Same happen for each notification as it makes the screen opening.

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  • Device iPhone 15 Operating System iOS 18   My Question or Issue Since iOS 18 update, Spotify music briefly suspend each time I opened or closed the screen on my iPhone 15. Same happen for ...
  • Ivelina
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When I play music from Spotify on my phone the music pauses when the phone

When I play music from Spotify on my Iphone (13, IOs 18), everytime the phone locks/unlocks the music pauses for 1 second. Or if I get a notification which makes the screen open, the music stops for 1 second. I have tried clean reinstall, background ...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I play music from Spotify on my Iphone (13, IOs 18), everytime the phone locks/unlocks the music pauses for 1 second. Or if I get a notification which makes the screen open, the music stops for ...
  • sppunemimmia
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Superuser Contribution music keeps changing

Music keeps changing just when bluetooth is connected PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(Iphone 11Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Music keeps changing just when bluetooth is connected  Plan Premium Country Italy Device (Iphone 11 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Music pausing when turning phone on

PlanStudent Premium CountryUSADeviceiphone 12 MiniOperating SystemIOS18 My Question or IssueWhen I turn my phone on, my music pauses. Like when I go to check the time it pauses and it’s DRIVING me insane. This is such a new issue. Any ideas?

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  • Plan Student Premium  Country USA Device iphone 12 Mini Operating System IOS18   My Question or Issue When I turn my phone on, my music pauses. Like when I go to check the ti...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify bug skipps every Song iPhone 15 pro Max

https://files.fm/f/tswmd694dj Display Recording Video This is my Problem, https://streamable.com/jzfmv9Spotify Premium iPhone 15 Pro Max iOS 17.4.1 I Have Changed my iPhone with AppleCare+ i have changed my AirPods, i Have cleaned my Cache, iPhone Ha...

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  • https://files.fm/f/tswmd694dj  Display Recording Video  This is my Problem,  https://streamable.com/jzfmv9 Spotify Premium   iPhone 15 Pro Max  iOS 17.4.1  &nbsp...
  • DerekAmsbaugh
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Superuser Contribution Spotify sort your music- Trouble saving tracks to the playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I'm trying to sort a playlist so it gradually gets more energetic, and followed the advised ...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   ...
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Superuser Contribution Make manual sorting of songs within a playlist part of the mobile app

I like to have my playlists sorted by artist and songs so I can see quickly if I’ve already added a song or not. When I add a song it puts it at the bottom of the list. I’d like to be able to manually sort songs within a playlist on my IPhone. Curren...

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  • I like to have my playlists sorted by artist and songs so I can see quickly if I’ve already added a song or not. When I add a song it puts it at the bottom of the list. I’d like to be able to manuall...
  • Eni
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music Playing Time-Out

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceApple TV 4KOperating SystemTVOS 18 My Question or IssueI am a current Apple Music subscriber. I have an Apple TV connected to my home theater system, and I like to put on a playlist to play while doing things around th...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device Apple TV 4K Operating System TVOS 18   My Question or Issue I am a current Apple Music subscriber. I have an Apple TV connected to my home theater ...
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Song search has a error

PlanFree/PremiumiOS song search in library is not propper. Does not find an artist “n’to” if i type it like that. Check the prints screen: Country Device(Operating System(iOS My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium iOS song search in library is not propper. Does not find an artist “n’to” if i type it like that. Check the prints screen:       Country   Device ( Ope...
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Superuser Contribution Volume steps Spotify Connect less fine grained in iOS 16

PlanPremium CountryThe Netherlands DeviceiPhone 12 mini Operating SystemiOS 16 Release Candidate My Question or IssueThe volume buttons on the iPhone and iPad can be used to change the volume of the device that’s being used through Spotify Connect. O...

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  • Plan Premium   Country The Netherlands   Device iPhone 12 mini   Operating System iOS 16 Release Candidate   My Question or Issue The volume buttons on the iPhone and...
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Superuser Contribution My Spotify plays through my FaceTime calls even when off

.PlanPremiumCountryUsa DeviceiPhone XROperating System(iOS 15 My Question or IssueWhen I am on a FaceTime call, if I was listening to music at any point that day the music will play over the call. The other person can’t hear the music, and I can’t he...

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  • . Plan Premium Country Usa  Device iPhone XR Operating System (iOS 15   My Question or Issue When I am on a FaceTime call, if I was listening to music at any point that day the m...
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Superuser Contribution spotify won't recognize internet connectivity

I'm using iPhone 14. I traveled to another country recently. I was having problems with playing songs and podcasts. When I open Spotify and try to login, it gives me an error message "You're offline. Check your connection and try again". When I try t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using iPhone 14. I traveled to another country recently. I was having problems with playing songs and podcasts. When I open Spotify and try to login, it gives me an error message "You're offli...
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