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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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Solved!! Spotify needs to be opened to download music?

I have bought an iphone 8 and wanted to download all my songs. But it only downloads when the app is open and im not idle. This takes a lot of time because im about to download like 2k songs. I never had that problem with other devices. Any ideas?

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  • I have bought an iphone 8 and wanted to download all my songs. But it only downloads when the app is open and im not idle.    This takes a lot of time because im about to download like 2k...
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Superuser Contribution Beats Flex

Plan/PremiumCountryUK DeviceIPHONE16proOperating SystemiOS 18.1 My Question or IssueI have several pairs of Beats Flex and I connected one of them to my iPhone and I find that Spotify app on iOS will play the music but there be no sound. I’ve reset t...

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  • Plan /Premium Country UK   Device IPHONE16pro Operating System iOS 18.1   My Question or Issue I have several pairs of Beats Flex and I connected one of them to my iPhone and I f...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution App keeps returning to top of playlist

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceiPad 6Operating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueI play a song on my playlist that contains several hundred songs. I switch to a different app with the song still playing. I switch back to spotify to choose a new so...

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  • Plan Premium Country Philippines Device iPad 6 Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue I play a song on my playlist that contains several hundred songs. I switch to a different ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify app disconnecting my devices

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceIphone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 18.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I connect with both AirPods pros gen 2( left and right earbud ) or my AirPods maxes, Spotify plays for one second and disconnects my devices...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device Iphone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 18.1   My Question or Issue Every time I connect with both AirPods pros gen 2( left and right e...
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Solved!! How to add a canvas to a local file

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.A.Device(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 12.2) My Question or IssueI saw that Spotify has a new feature on some songs called a Canvas that lets songs have little animations on them instead of cover art. I was wondering: does anyon...

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  • Plan Premium Country U.S.A. Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 12.2)   My Question or Issue I saw that Spotify has a new feature on some songs called a Canvas that lets songs have...
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Superuser Contribution I can’t turn shuffle off, Premium subscriber

When I click on the shuffle icon it just goes between smart Shuffle and regular shuffle and never turns off. It also seems to add smart shuffle recommendations whether or not Smart Shuffle is selected. Plan/PremiumCountryUSiPhone 14 Pro Operating Sys...

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  • When I click on the shuffle icon it just goes between smart Shuffle and regular shuffle and never turns off.  It also seems to add smart shuffle recommendations whether or not Smart Shuffle is s...
  • Eni
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Spotify is running insanely slow on my iphone 7 plus

Spotify is unresponsive, and only ever plays one song in a playlist (and it lags). This began last week. Before that I had no issues.I only have about 20 playlists. I probably have about 150 liked songs. My iphone has spare storage space. I've tried ...

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  • Spotify is unresponsive, and only ever plays one song in a playlist (and it lags). This began last week. Before that I had no issues. I only have about 20 playlists. I probably have about 150 like...
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Superuser Contribution Local Files not playing on Iphone

I have a bunch of local files on my mac and those songs are playing just fine on my playlist there, but when I try to use it on my phone only four of the songs show up. I've tried everything but nothing seems to fix this. Help!

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  •   I have a bunch of local files on my mac and those songs are playing just fine on my playlist there, but when I try to use it on my phone only four of the songs show up. I've tried e...
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Superuser Contribution On my iPhone, there is no audio on any song or podcast selection.

It shows that the song is playing, but there is no volume. Phone volume is fully up. Bluetooth is connected. Other Bluetooth apps (XM) operate fine. The problem is only resolved if I turn off the phone and restart it.

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  • It shows that the song is playing, but there is no volume. Phone volume is fully up. Bluetooth is connected. Other Bluetooth apps (XM) operate fine. The problem is only resolved if I turn off the pho...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can’t Make a Hidden Song Unhidden

While using smart shuffle, I found a song I liked and I accidentally hit the hide button instead of plus button. Now I can’t make the song unhidden and add it to my liked songs. I have tried to press the unhide button but it doesn’t exist in my likes...

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  • While using smart shuffle, I found a song I liked and I accidentally hit the hide button instead of plus button. Now I can’t make the song unhidden and add it to my liked songs. I have tried to press...
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Superuser Contribution Guest mode

I think it would be awesome for a guest mode feature to be on spotify. Sometimes it gets annoying how when someone wants to play a song in spotify and you give then your phone and they start looking through all your playlists and songs. A guest mode ...

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  • I think it would be awesome for a guest mode feature to be on spotify. Sometimes it gets annoying how when someone wants to play a song in spotify and you give then your phone and they start looking ...
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Superuser Contribution Change for family and can't listening without wifi

Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us.

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  • Hi, I just change my plan for a family one. It's suppose to be a premium plan.. but It's impossible to listen the music (on our play list) without wifi or internet plan? Thanks for helping us. 
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Superuser Contribution Playlist changes randomised

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueWhen moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to a random song not the one chosen. Problem seems to stop when playing the song you wa...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue When moving songs from one playlist to another or taking songs off of playlist, it happens to ...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution 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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  • 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. ...
  • sapmi
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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 ...

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  • 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 ...
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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...

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  • 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

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