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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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Superuser Contribution Help with My iOS App (Account joined with Facebook)

First of all, my problem isn't with the account associated with this username, writing on behalf of another person. My problem is rather long, so please bear with me. I have a premium account in Colombia. When I first joined Spotify, it was through F...

  • Visitor
  • First of all, my problem isn't with the account associated with this username, writing on behalf of another person.   My problem is rather long, so please bear with me. I have a premium accoun...
  • Elena
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Spotify connect jumps to chromecast bult-in

Good morning, PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceiPad mini 2 (2015)Operating SystemiOS 12.4.6 My Question or Issue I have recently experienced trouble when using Spotify connect: during listening, if the app wakes up on my controling device (iPad) my netw...

  • Casual Listener
  • Good morning,   Plan Premium Country France Device iPad mini 2 (2015) Operating System iOS 12.4.6   My Question or Issue   I have recently experienced trouble when using S...
  • g0-gcwyb0_hpw
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Superuser Contribution Custom playlists ignore my songs and play random songs

My custom playlists keep turning off mid way through and playing random songs, which is very annoying when i am running. Any idea what to do?

  • Casual Listener
  • My custom playlists keep turning off mid way through and playing random songs, which is very annoying when i am running.  Any idea what to do?
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Keeps leaving my playlist

Hi, every time I play a playlist or genre Spotify changes to some French techno rap after a short period. I reselect my playlist but the problem recurs. I tried closing all accounts and re signing in to no avail. premiumiPhone 8Australia Device(iPhon...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, every time I play a playlist or genre Spotify changes to some French techno rap after a short period. I reselect my playlist but the problem recurs. I tried closing all accounts and re signing in...
  • Ivan
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Can't hear feedback sounds

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone XS with bluetooth headphones RHA TrueConnect Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueFeedback sounds are enabled in my settings but don't play (they should play when I skip track, pause / play), no matter if I'm using ...

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  • Plan Premium   Device iPhone XS with bluetooth headphones RHA TrueConnect   Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue Feedback sounds are enabled in my settings but ...
  • Baboofei
  • Casual Listener
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Music Stops When An Ad Pops Up and Won't Play After

PlanFreeCountryU.S.A.DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13.4.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I listen to the Falsettos (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) my music will just stop randomly and when I open my iPhone to see what is happening, a pop up ad wit...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country U.S.A. Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 13.4.1   My Question or Issue Every time I listen to the Falsettos (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) my music will just stop ...
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Volume gap not smooth when listening in headset

I listen Spotify on my Sony MDR-XB950N1 headset.The comfortable range of volume when listening is usually the lower range. However when adjusting the volumes at lower/lowest ranges, the differences in volume when adjusting the buttons on phone/headse...

  • Casual Listener
  • I listen Spotify on my Sony MDR-XB950N1  headset. The comfortable range of volume when listening is usually the lower range.   However when adjusting the volumes at lower/lowes...
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Playlist Cover Image

in the new update pls let us change the playlist cover image on our iphone bc many of us do not own a laptop!! </3!! we broke!!tysm !!

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  • in the new update pls let us change the playlist cover image on our iphone bc many of us do not own a laptop!! </3!! we broke!! tysm !!
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Spotify music should stop while using other apps

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device iPhone (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue hi there, I just recently switched from android to iOS (from galaxy s8 to iPhone XR)...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone  (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or I...
  • Billy-J
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random music keeps on playing after turning off autoplay, HOW DO I DISABLE IT

PlanFreeCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone xsOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or Issuerandom songs keep on playing even after I turned off autoplay

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  • Plan Free Country Canada Device iPhone xs Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue random songs keep on playing even after I turned off autoplay  
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution IOS Spotify App doesn't show Sonos speaker

Hello everbody, i have a problem with my IOS app. Since the update on version 13.1 the spotify doesn´t show me my sonos speakers. All works perfect before, now there is no sonos to select. When i use the Mac App everything is fine. When i´m using the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everbody,   i have a problem with my IOS app. Since the update on version 13.1 the spotify doesn´t show me my sonos speakers.   All works perfect before, now there is no sonos to ...
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Adding music to spotify

I’m trying to upload a song I have on download but all the guidance says to use “settings” next to the profile pic. But I don’t have a settings option, or a local files access, just account or log out! What am I not doing? I’ve tried this on s10+, ip...

  • Visitor
  • I’m trying to upload a song I have on download but all the guidance says to use “settings” next to the profile pic. But I don’t have a settings option, or a local files access, just account or log ou...
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Cannot start a playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone Xs Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueI’ve recently joined Spotify but I cannot start a playlist, nothing happens when I click on create a playlist and I’ve also tried it via going on a song an...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone Xs  Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue I’ve recently joined Spotify but I cannot start a playlist, nothing happen...
  • Onewave
  • Roadie
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Hide song feature

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 don’t love the new “Hide song” feature and how it’s where the “add to playlist” option used...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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 don’t...
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  • Roadie
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iphone 11 play problem

Plan freeFree/PremiumCountry usa Deviceiphone 11 pro max Operating Systemios 13.4,1 My Question or IssueNew to spotify. Searched for Harry Belafonte at Carnegie Hall and downloaded using my PC. I can select and play any song on my PC. When I use my i...

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  • Plan   free Free/Premium Country  usa   Device iphone 11 pro max  Operating System ios 13.4,1   My Question or Issue New to spotify. Searched for Harry Belafon...
  • Onewave
  • Roadie
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Local File Music Not Found on Mobile

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 12.2 My Question or IssueI tried adding some songs I had downloaded on my computer to my Spotify account and it worked on my computer, but the songs didn't show up on my phone. I made ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 12.2   My Question or Issue I tried adding some songs I had downloaded on my computer to my Spotify account and...
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I cannot see the names of the people who added songs to my collaborative playlist.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11Operating Systemwhatever the most up-to-date IOS is My Question or Issuei can’t see the names of the other people who have added to my collaborative playlist. my name shows up on the songs i have added, b...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Operating System whatever the most up-to-date IOS is   My Question or Issue i can’t see the names of the other people who have added...
  • AdamDamon
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In 2020, somebody wants to sell me his ipod touch 4g 32 gb, i'd be able to install the Spotify app?

PlanPremiumCountryPeru Device(iPod Touch 4g 32 gb)Operating System(iOS 6.1.6) My Question or IssueI'm using Premium. And I have an LG FB166 suitable for Ipods (with the old 30-pin) and no bluetooth. My only chance is giving an opportunity with an ipo...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Peru    Device (iPod Touch 4g 32 gb) Operating System (iOS 6.1.6)   My Question or Issue I'm using Premium. And I have an LG FB166 suitable for ...
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Solved!! My Spotify only plays Kelly Clarkson

PremiumCanadaiPhone 7 iOS 13.3.1 I can play one song I choose, but then any song after that is by Kelly Clarkson. This happens when I’m in one of my playlists or picking random songs. If it hit “next” I get more Kelly Clarkson. If I hit “back” I get ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Premium Canada iPhone 7  iOS 13.3.1   I can play one song I choose, but then any song after that is by Kelly Clarkson. This happens when I’m in one of my playlists or picking random so...
  • Billy-J
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Skipping Songs From One Album

Plan - FamilyFree/Premium - PremiumCountry - United States Device - iPhone XROperating System- iOS 10 My Question or Issue - Why does it randomly skip every song from a Steven Universe album? My phone’s not glitchy so I don’t think it’s that.

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  • Plan - Family Free/Premium - Premium Country - United States   Device - iPhone XR Operating System- iOS 10   My Question or Issue - Why does it randomly skip every song from a Steven...
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