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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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Solved!! Plays random song not in playlist

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone XR Operating SystemIOS 13.5.1 When ever I play the Hamilton soundtrack, it plays a few songs, the plays random songs that are not in the playlist or related at all.

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  •   Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone XR  Operating System IOS 13.5.1     When ever I play the Hamilton soundtrack, it plays a few songs, the plays random son...
  • Billy-J
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[iOS][Playlists] Ads

I keep getting ads saying if I watch it I get 30 minutes of music without ads. But I never get the full 30 minutes. Please fix

  • Casual Listener
  • I keep getting ads saying if I watch it I get 30 minutes of music without ads. But I never get the full 30 minutes. Please fix 
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Track

Plan FreeCountryKazakhstan Device Iphone 8 plus Operating System. IOS 13.5.1 I can’t control the music, rewind or click on the next track. I can’t click on the track and play it

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  • Plan  Free Country Kazakhstan    Device Iphone 8 plus   Operating System.  IOS  13.5.1   I can’t control the music, rewind or click on the next track...
  • Billy-J
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Album cover not showing in the bottom left corner

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 When playing songs (which as I noticed are not liked) very often the album cover is not showing up. Also the background color doesn’t change (just black).

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 13.5.1   When playing songs (which as I noticed are not liked) very often the album cover is not showing up. Also the ...
  • Billy-J
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New update

PlanPremiumCountryPLDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 13.6 I've recently started using Spotify again on my old account wich I haven't been using for two years. Now I'm back and I paid for Premium.But I'm really confused about updates. I think I have...

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  •   Plan Premium Country PL Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 13.6   I've recently started using Spotify again on my old account wich I haven't been using for two years. Now I'm...
  • Billy-J
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Not Loading Playlists after Clicking Multiple Times.

Hello, every time I click on my Profile, the on “See All Playlist”, my playlists will not load and only say “ something went wrong, Reload”.... at least 3-4 days. Maybe since last update. ive tried deleting and reinstalling the app with no success. P...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, every time I click on my Profile, the on “See All Playlist”, my playlists will not load and only say “ something went wrong, Reload”.... at least 3-4 days.   Maybe since last update.&nb...
  • 6ucci6an6
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Why can’t I play an album? I press on it but it doesn’t go to it.

Plan: freeCountry: U.S DeviceiPhone XROperating SystemIOS(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan: free Country: U.S   Device iPhone XR Operating System IOS (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Show Preview of songs in an album

FreeAmericaiphone se I am unable to select the list of songs in an album, I have been able to in the past and this issue makes the app nearly unusable if you want to create a playlist. I can click on and look at the list of songs in a playlist but it...

  • Casual Listener
  • Free America iphone se   I am unable to  select the list of songs in an album, I have been able to in the past and this issue makes the app nearly unusable if you want to create a playl...
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And more

The and more option at the end of the track preview has stoped working, it seems to be locked to the track list, PlanFree/PremiumCountry UKDeviceIPHONE 7Operating System(iOS 13.) My Question or Issue

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  • The and more option at the end of the track preview has stoped working, it seems to be locked to the track list,  Plan Free/Premium Country  UK Device IPHONE 7 Operating System (iOS...
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Album songs not showing up

PlanFreeCountryUKDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueUsually, when I click on an album / artists overview of songs, more songs pop up and I’m able to scroll through them. That feature is now gone. But, for playlists, I can still do su...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country UK Device iPhone Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue Usually, when I click on an album / artists overview of songs, more songs pop up and I’m able to scro...
  • Emilia_8
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Volume is way too low

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 6s, All Alexa Devices, Car Stereo)Operating System(iOS latest) My Question or IssueThe volume level has decreased to the point of not being able to listen to music on the tube anymore.Alexa devices have to be on 60/7...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 6s, All Alexa Devices, Car Stereo) Operating System (iOS latest)   My Question or Issue The volume level has decreased to the point of not being ...
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How do I register for Spotify premium with a 17 digit card

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI can’t enrol for Spotify premium because I have a 17 Digit credit card and the sign up only ...

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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 I can’t...
  • Billy-J
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Can't select a song while playing on another device

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceMacbook Pro 2015, iPhone XR Operating System(iOS 13, MacOS Mojave) Spotify MacOS: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fcSpotify iOS: 8.5.66.762 My Question or IssueCan't select a song if music is playing on another device. Playing music on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device Macbook Pro 2015, iPhone XR   Operating System (iOS 13, MacOS Mojave)   Spotify MacOS: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc Spotify iOS: 8.5.66.762 &nbsp...
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iPhone+Spotify+my car always results in fast, skipping

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice(iPhone XROperating SystemMost recent My Question or IssueWhen my iPhone is attached to my car via Bluetooth, Spotify always has problems. It sounds like fast forward/skipping and it continues even if I delete/reinstall the ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US Device (iPhone XR Operating System Most recent    My Question or Issue When my iPhone is attached to my car via Bluetooth, Spotify always has problems. It ...
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Only SOME local files will transfer to my iPhone.

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone XRMacBook Pro 13-inchOperating SystemiOS 13.5.1macOS Catalina 10.15.4 My Question or IssueI've been trying to transfer local files from my MacBook to my iPhone. All my local files play fine on my Mac....

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  •   Plan Free/Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone XR MacBook Pro 13-inch Operating System iOS 13.5.1 macOS Catalina 10.15.4   My Question or Issue I've been trying to tr...
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Repeat play and repeat track button missing from iOS after update

iOS on iPhonepremium subscription My Question or Issuesince the last update the repeat track and repeat playlist button are no longer available. If they have been moved then please help me find the new location

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  • iOS on iPhone premium subscription     My Question or Issue since the last update the repeat track and repeat playlist button are no longer available.  If they have been moved the...
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Can't choose a playlist picture [mobile]

Hi, I recently just signed up for the Family Premium plan and was told that I can change the picture for my playlist. When I went to go try to change the playlist picture, there was no option. I click on "edit playlist" and the only thing I can chang...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I recently just signed up for the Family Premium plan and was told that I can change the picture for my playlist. When I went to go try to change the playlist picture, there was no option...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Can no longer see features from an artist

I used to be able to go to an artists page and see the songs they are featured one with the featured tab. Now it’s gone on their page with the recent update and now I can’t see any of their features. Only their albums, singles, and playlists. PlanPre...

  • Casual Listener
  • I used to be able to go to an artists page and see the songs they are featured one with the featured tab. Now it’s gone on their page with the recent update and now I can’t see any of their features....
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Spotify keeps "resetting" or forgetting my recently played

I used to be able to listen to a playlist on my Spotify app, and then continue listening to it the next day. Recently it seems as if Spotify will "forget" withtin a couple of hours, and I have to start the playlist from the start, instead being able ...

  • Newbie
  • I used to be able to listen to a playlist on my Spotify app, and then continue listening to it the next day. Recently it seems as if Spotify will "forget" withtin a couple of hours, and I have to sta...
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  • Casual Listener
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