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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
  • Music Fan
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect - need premium subscription?

Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select the device in the Spotify App on my iPhone, it says ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi all - beginners’ question. I want to use Spotify Connect on my Ruark R3s, which is equipped for this. It worked for about a hour with my free Spotify subscription, but now, when I try and select t...
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Superuser Contribution sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot menu. Bit for podcasts I used to have a little timer ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose? For music it is still there in the three dot ...
  • Letigra
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Car Play Not Recognizing Liked Songs

I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't have the song saved - but it is already saved if Sir...

  • Newbie
  • I see an issue when my iPhone 13 Pro is hooked up via USB to my 2020 Subaru Outback - if I ask Siri to shuffle my songs, she will, but the little "plus" on the song won't be checked, as if I didn't h...
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Ich habe 3 mal 3 € überwiesen um die spotify abo zu kaufen es hat nicht fun

Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen

  • Visitor
  • Mir würde gesagt dass man Abo kostenlos 2 Monate als Geschenk bekommt ich habe drei mal versucht Zahlungfehlgeschlagen aber 3 € von meinem Konto abgezogen
  • Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts are gone

Device(iPhone 11Operating System(iOS 18My Question or IssueI’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with the names and I know that’s not true.

  • Casual Listener
  • Device (iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS 18 My Question or Issue I’ve noticed since updating to iOS18 I can’t get podcasts to show up on Spotify. I search them and it shows nothing exists with th...
  • Maria
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App crashing on ios after a minute of playback

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 14 plus.)Operating System(iOS 18.1.) My Question or IssueApp keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback

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  • Plan Premium Country India Device (iPhone 14 plus.) Operating System (iOS 18.1.)   My Question or Issue App keeps crashing and the music stops and resets after a minute of playback
  • amalsomaraj
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Superuser Contribution Possible full screen bug

Premium account with iOS iPhone 15.Version 8.9.84.543 Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked.Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click in the down arrow to minimise, it goes into full screen mode. Hap...

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  • Premium account with iOS iPhone 15. Version 8.9.84.543   Watching a podcast with video, my device orientation is locked. Clicking on full screen icon doesn’t do anything but when you click...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Spotify loads slow and unresponsive on iPhone 14 Pro

I use Spotify primarily for podcasts on a daily basis. I’ve tried re-installing, different WiFi networks, nothing is working. I will switch to a different provider if it cannot be fixed.

  • Newbie
  • I use Spotify primarily for podcasts on a daily basis. I’ve tried re-installing, different WiFi networks, nothing is working. I will switch to a different provider if it cannot be fixed.
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Stops Working While Using CarPlay

 PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueSpotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main way to trigger it is by skipping songs. Spotify will randomly stop working wher...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Spotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main w...
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Superuser Contribution No audio after WhatsApp phonecall using Apple CarPlay

PlanPremium FamilyCountryID Device(iPhone 7 Plus)Operating System(iOS 15.4.1)App Version(8.7.18) My Question or IssueWhenever I am using Apple CarPlay while driving and listening to Spotify (music, podcasts or whatever), and there's a WhatsApp phone ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Family Country ID   Device (iPhone 7 Plus) Operating System (iOS 15.4.1) App Version (8.7.18)   My Question or Issue Whenever I am using Apple CarPlay while drivin...
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Superuser Contribution Ipad web browser changed

PlanPremiumDeviceIpadOperating SystemIOS My Question or IssueMy spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desktop-like web layout which is way more efficient. (can quickly add songs ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Device Ipad Operating System IOS   My Question or Issue My spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desk...
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Superuser Contribution Settings has disappeared

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 10My Question or IssueThe settings menu (cog) has vanished. I uninstalled...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 10 M...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch cannot adjust volume

Plan: PremiumCountry: US Device: iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5Operating System: iOS 14.2, WatchOS 7.1 My Question or IssueWhile listening with AirPods, I can control song playback but cannot adjust volume using the watch. I have confirmed that ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium Country: US   Device: iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 Operating System: iOS 14.2, WatchOS 7.1   My Question or Issue While listening with AirPods, I can control s...
  • anthonyr1965
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play Queue list won’t allow editing of play order

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.8 My Question or IssueSome time after update to version 8.8.62 I lost the ability to change the play order of my queue. Songs are now locked into the order they were queued in. UI of the q...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.8    My Question or Issue Some time after update to version 8.8.62 I lost the ability to change the pl...
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Superuser Contribution [iOS][iPhone 16 Pro Max] - skips automatically podcast episode

Steps to reproduce:1. Run podcast episode with video2. Swipe down to minimise video to the bottom panel3. Swipe Up using iOS gesture to go to the Home Screen (podcast is still working in the background)3. Lock your iPhone by Power Button4. After few ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Steps to reproduce: 1. Run podcast episode with video 2. Swipe down to minimise video to the bottom panel 3. Swipe Up using iOS gesture to go to the Home Screen (podcast is still working in the ba...
  • MihailY
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How can I report a podcast on mobile?

There is a creator who is spreading misleading information as well as involved me without consent on their platform which I would like to report.

  • Visitor
  • There is a creator who is spreading misleading information as well as involved me without consent on their platform which I would like to report.
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Daylist change times are no longer accurate

I loved the addition of the curated Daylist. I use it frequently and I'm grateful to have figured out that I can save the playlist as a permanent list in my library, however it seems to me that the times the list is said to change are no longer accur...

  • Gig Goer
  • I loved the addition of the curated Daylist. I use it frequently and I'm grateful to have figured out that I can save the playlist as a permanent list in my library, however it seems to me that the t...
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Superuser Contribution Can't log in on app but can online...

Plan-duo planFree/PremiumCountry-usa Device iphone (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System-(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI was logged into spotify on my sons account so I logged out and tried ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan-duo plan Free/Premium Country-usa   Device iphone  (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System- (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My...
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