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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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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
  • Newbie
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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?

  • Visitor
  • Hello, I’ve turned off canvas in the account options, but they still play. Is there another setting I need to disable?
  • MateusM
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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?
  • Maxim
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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
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify Queue is broken

PlanPremium CountryScotland DeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueAs stated in the title, the whole song queuing system seems to be broken. I have tried to attach screen recordings to show it but the community posts don’t seem...

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  •   Plan Premium   Country Scotland   Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue As stated in the title, the whole song queuing system seems to...
  • gregory109
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Superuser Contribution [Liked Songs] Shuffle button resets when switching back to liked songs

When I have shuffle toggled on in Liked songs, then switch to another playlist, then switch back to liked songs, shuffle will be toggled off. This only occurs when I control playback from my Spotify app on iOS. I tested on desktop version, and this i...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I have shuffle toggled on in Liked songs, then switch to another playlist, then switch back to liked songs, shuffle will be toggled off. This only occurs when I control playback from my Spotify ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution My Spotify plays random music that I didn't choose!

When I play the songs in my palylist, it randomly selects another song even if I didn't click the Next option. Sometimes, it plays someone else's playlist. No one knows my log in except me. I'm not sure what's going on! HELP!!!

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  • When I play the songs in my palylist, it randomly selects another song even if I didn't click the Next option. Sometimes, it plays someone else's playlist. No one knows my log in except me. I'm not s...
  • Tommyry4n
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Superuser Contribution Song unavailable but shows up in search and text is not grey

I’m trying to listen to Shatter Me by Lindsay Sterling but it says the song is unavailable. Majority of the album it’s in is also greyed out (except for one song). What’s weird though is that the song shows up in search unlike other unavailable songs...

  • Casual Listener
  • I’m trying to listen to Shatter Me by Lindsay Sterling but it says the song is unavailable. Majority of the album it’s in is also greyed out (except for one song). What’s weird though is that the son...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Not seeing sonos group

I'm using the Spotify app on my iphone. I can choose to play music to each of 3 individual Sonos speakers I have. I also have a Sonos group set up in the Sonos app, but the Spotify app doesn't see that group as an available destination for music. How...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using the Spotify app on my iphone.  I can choose to play music to each of 3 individual Sonos speakers I have.  I also have a Sonos group set up in the Sonos app, but the Spotify app do...
  • sfdg
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Superuser Contribution Can anyone help with my music being paused when I send a snap/message

Whenever I send a snap or message on Snapchat, my music stops playing and I have to click play again. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I send a snap or message on Snapchat, my music stops playing and I have to click play again. Is there anything I can do to stop this?
  • jt_878
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Auto playlists with multiple artists

Hello, Recently I made a playlist where I only selected artists (3) and then Spotify added songs based on those artists or similar. How do I do this again? PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceIphone X IOS15

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  • Hello,   Recently I made a playlist where I only selected artists (3) and then Spotify added songs based on those artists or similar.   How do I do this again?   Plan Premium C...
  • MLowry
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts downloading super slowly

PremiumUS iPhone 7iOS 13.5.1 Whenever I try to download podcasts, they download extremely slowly for no reason at all. I have tried restarting phone e, reinstalling Spotify, going into airplane mode and back out, but it still takes like an hour to do...

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  • Premium US   iPhone 7 iOS 13.5.1   Whenever I try to download podcasts, they download extremely slowly for no reason at all. I have tried restarting phone e, reinstalling Spotify, goi...
  • Elena
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Superuser Contribution Missing volume control iOS app

I used to be able to control the volume from within the Spotify app (playing on a Bluetooth device), but now it seems like the only way is for me to use the hardware buttons on the phone. I need my music to be playing at a different volume than the t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I used to be able to control the volume from within the Spotify app (playing on a Bluetooth device), but now it seems like the only way is for me to use the hardware buttons on the phone.  ...
  • Jwnneuckrnkshzjsnsh
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My playlist doesn't play my songs

Once I got the premium my playlist only allow me to play one or two songs online and offline I don't know how to fix it

  • Visitor
  • Once I got the premium my playlist only allow me to play one or two songs online and offline I don't know how to fix it
  • jason34q
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What's New on iOS not updating and freezing time to time

PlanPremiumCountryIrelandDeviceiPhone 15 PlusOperating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueThe iOS app is really not working properly at all. What's New does not load correctly and when I click on a podcast it takes a long time to load and sometime ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Ireland Device iPhone 15 Plus Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue The iOS app is really not working properly at all. What's New does not load correc...
  • gregory109
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