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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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My phone is not allowing me to skip ads. Why???

Usually after five seconds of listening to an ad on my phone I can skip the ad but recently my phone has not allowing me to skip these ads. I listened to five ads in a row without skipping it was painful.

  • Casual Listener
  • Usually after five seconds of listening to an ad on my phone I can skip the ad but recently my phone has not allowing me to skip these ads. I listened to five ads in a row without skipping it was pai...
  • WJ007
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Solved!! Spotify to play on 2 devices simultaneously

I am listening to spotify (premium account) via my iPad that is plugged to an older stereo. I would like to also hear the same song on my iMac. Spotify app on my iMac notifies me that I am playing from my iPad. I can pause/play/go to the next song to...

  • Newbie
  • I am listening to spotify (premium account) via my iPad that is plugged to an older stereo. I would like to also hear the same song on my iMac.     Spotify app on my iMac notifies m...
  • MusicEater7
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PlanpremiumCountryunited kingdomDeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issuei cant connect my computer i tried to connect on my iphone but i cant see my computer i tried everything.

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  • Plan premium Country united kingdom Device iPhone XS Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue i cant connect my computer i tried to connect on my iphone but i cant see my com...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't join jams with an invite link

Plan: PremiumDevice: iPhone 14 ProOperating system: iOS 16.2App version: 8.8.94.545 My Question or IssueWhen somebody starts a jam and sends me an invite link, I can’t join the jam using this link. The link just opens the main screen of the Spotify a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium Device: iPhone 14 Pro Operating system: iOS 16.2 App version: 8.8.94.545   My Question or Issue When somebody starts a jam and sends me an invite link, I ...
  • dyzombie777
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch app no longer works without Bluetooth

Downloads never work over Bluetooth. They are so slow that the app inevitably ends up in a bad state where they will always be stuck in the downloading state UNLESS you follow other directions posted in this forum and disable Bluetooth to download ov...

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  • Downloads never work over Bluetooth. They are so slow that the app inevitably ends up in a bad state where they will always be stuck in the downloading state UNLESS you follow other directions posted...
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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....

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  • 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...
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Local files not syncing from desktop to ios

I have followed a step-by-step guide to try to sync local files from desktop to IOS on the same network, but the local files on iOS do not show up. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the apps on both platforms. I have tried undowloading an re...

  • Visitor
  • I have followed a step-by-step guide to try to sync local files from desktop to IOS on the same network, but the local files on iOS do not show up. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the apps...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect everywhere

How do I add the everywhere option to my device list? I have 2 Alexa devices and I can play them both separately but there isn’t an option to play everywhere on my device list.

  • Visitor
  • How do I add the everywhere option to my device list? I have 2 Alexa devices and I can play them both separately but there isn’t an option to play everywhere on my device list.  
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Superuser Contribution Creating a smart playlist for grouping podcasts together

hi allListen to quite a few parcast shows. Does anyone know how to create: smart playlists with the spotify app to listen to podcasts with? Rather than the tedious process of adding one by one manually.Thanking you all in advance for any replies.Rega...

  • Music Fan
  • hi all Listen to quite a few parcast shows.  Does anyone know how to create: smart playlists with the spotify app to listen to podcasts with?  Rather than the tedious process of...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Rearrange tracks inside playlist ON PHONE

Hi! Anyone know if there is a way to rearrange the songs in a plylist on the phone, like on a computer? For example in my Shazam playlist (that fills automatically) the newest song is in the bottom of the looong list, and it is a pain in the b*tt to ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! Anyone know if there is a way to rearrange the songs in a plylist on the phone, like on a computer? For example in my Shazam playlist (that fills automatically) the newest song is in the bottom o...
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Apple Watch app is slow to become active on raise to wake

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceiPhone Xs, Apple Watch Series 7 LTEOperating SystemiOS 17.4, Watch OS 10.4 My Question or Issue Hello, another topic from me, the "I only use the Apple Watch on LTE guy :)". This time I want to show you that the Apple Wat...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device iPhone Xs, Apple Watch Series 7 LTE Operating System iOS 17.4, Watch OS 10.4   My Question or Issue   Hello, another topic from me, the "I only ...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts not available in Spotify Iraq

I know Spotify just opened in Iraq but there are no podcasts whatsoever it’s like they’ve been deleted or something and when I try to open some from my library (because I can’t find them anywhere else) it says “Couldn’t open link” I hope this is a bu...

  • Regular
  • I know Spotify just opened in Iraq but there are no podcasts whatsoever it’s like they’ve been deleted or something and when I try to open some from my library (because I can’t find them anywhere els...
  • Ahmedmar1
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Superuser Contribution Spotify repeats albums while using Connect and Denon amplifier

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.5.1 My Question or IssueI am using Spotify Connect on iPhone 11 with Denon DRA-800H amplifier. I am mostly listening to full albums from start to finish and this is what my issue is about. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device Phone 11 Operating System iOS 16.5.1   My Question or Issue I am using Spotify Connect on iPhone 11 with Denon DRA-800H amplifier. I am mostly listen...
  • Chris66Simon
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How to add synced lyrics to local files?

I have a song on my local files, I’d like to have synced lyrics, if anyone knows how to add lyrics it would he appreciated.

  • Newbie
  • I have a song on my local files, I’d like to have synced lyrics, if anyone knows how to add lyrics it would he appreciated.
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playing after 1 second when connected to bluetooth speaker

Hey,so I encountered this issue, when I have my bluetooth speaker connected to my phone (iPhone 12 mini, but it happened on my iPhone 7 too) and try to play anything, it always just stops after a second. If I just disconnect a speaker and play it wit...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey, so I encountered this issue, when I have my bluetooth speaker connected to my phone (iPhone 12 mini, but it happened on my iPhone 7 too) and try to play anything, it always just stops after a s...
  • TheAnn91
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Turn off canvas not working

Hello, I’ve turned off canvas in the account options, but they still play. Is there another setting I need to disable?

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  • Hello, I’ve turned off canvas in the account options, but they still play. Is there another setting I need to disable?
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Can I publish audiobooks as podcasts without the author’s consent?

I want to publish audiobooks, though I don’t know how to get an author’s consent. Can I just publish the (self-recorded) audiobooks as podcasts or is it illegal?

  • Visitor
  • I want to publish audiobooks, though I don’t know how to get an author’s consent. Can I just publish the (self-recorded) audiobooks as podcasts or is it illegal?
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Superuser Contribution Spotify app on IOS won't allow me to login with my password?

I log in an out frequently between work and personal accounts and on the login screen on the app, tapping on 'Log in' brings me to log in without password, prompting me to change my password rather than just log in.

  • Casual Listener
  • I log in an out frequently between work and personal accounts and on the login screen on the app, tapping on 'Log in' brings me to log in without password, prompting me to change my password rather t...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Spotify shuffles even when shuffle is off

I have an iphone X, ios 12.01. I have a premium account, and whenever I want to listen to all songs by an artist, instead of them playing in order like I want them to they are shuffled or randomized. This isn't an issue if I play specific albums, but...

  • Newbie
  •   I have an iphone X, ios 12.01. I have a premium account, and whenever I want to listen to all songs by an artist, instead of them playing in order like I want them to they are shuffled or ran...
  • ronaldroe
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