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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 Spotify stopped working properly with Chromecast

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.4.1 My Question or IssueI have been using Spotify Premium for more than a year on my iPhone, my wife's Android phone, my iPad mini, and my Windows PC, all on the same Premium accou...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom   Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.4.1   My Question or Issue I have been using Spotify Premium for more than a year on my iPhone, my w...
  • Xenia
  • Moderator
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Songs will not play past a couple seconds when app is in the background or if phone is off.

PlanFreeCountryUSOperating SystemiPhone 6My Question or IssueSo, this has been going on for a while. I will play a song and leave my phone off while I do other things but maybe a minute or less after play, the app shuts down. I have cleared my backgr...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country US Operating System iPhone 6 My Question or Issue So, this has been going on for a while. I will play a song and leave my phone off while I do other things but maybe a minute...
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Downloaded songs not appearing

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceiPhone 8SOperating SystemiOs 13.3.1 My Question or IssueSo I downloaded some songs from youtube, and put them in a playlist and everything works as it should. I can see the songs, hear the songs do whatever with the son...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device iPhone 8S Operating System iOs 13.3.1   My Question or Issue So I downloaded some songs from youtube, and put them in a playlist and everything work...
  • Zpaghetti
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  
  • Ivan
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Audio Plays After Bluetooth disconnects

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone X Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 13) Spotify Version8.5.23 My Question or IssueIf I'm playing any audio with Spotify and I disconnect a bluetooh device without first pausing the audio, it will play for...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country USA    Device (iPhone X Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 13)   Spotify Version 8.5.23   My Question or Issue If I'm playing any aud...
  • markk92
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Why can’t I fully listen to a album or playlist

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueEvery time I play a album or playlist it starts playing endless suggested songs. This usually...

  • 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 Every t...
  • XxxBatmanxxX
  • Casual Listener
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Someone used my spotify account last night. but their device didnt show up. i didnt know who it was

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  
  • Loxer
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Connecting

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndiaDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 13.3 My Question or IssueInternet is working for all other apps. Even movie streaming is happening in Netflix but Spotify keep showing connecting since morning.

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country India Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 13.3   My Question or Issue Internet is working for all other apps. Even movie streaming is happening in Netflix b...
  • Loxer
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Superuser Contribution Offline albums does not work

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueHello, albums that downloaded for offline mode on my iPhone X don't work. I get only the loading screen but nothing else. I've seen this topic in here before...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue Hello, albums that downloaded for offline mode on my iPhone X don't work. I get o...
  • swansongforyou
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Connection issues at startup

PlanPremiumCountryItaly DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 It’s been months that my Spotify takes a lot of time connecting at the startup. it eventually connects, but at times it can take up to 3 minutes to do so. I tried uninstalling and reins...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy   Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 13.3.1   It’s been months that my Spotify takes a lot of time connecting at the startup.  it eventually con...
  • Loxer
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    Connection issues on app
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[iOS] Viewing all contributing artists feature missing

In a previous update of the iOS version of the app, the "View Artist" button would say "View Artists" if multiple artists collaborated on a song, and each artist's profile would be visible. I checked the PC version, and it allows you to instantly see...

  • Casual Listener
  • In a previous update of the iOS version of the app, the "View Artist" button would say "View Artists" if multiple artists collaborated on a song, and each artist's profile would be visible. I checked...
  • Loxer
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Deleting “Liked” Songs

PlanFree/Premium: PremiumCountry: United States Device: Apple iPhone8 Plus(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System: iOS13(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue: Is there a feature whereby I can avoid d...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan Free/Premium:  Premium Country:  United States   Device:  Apple iPhone8 Plus (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System:  iOS13 (iOS 10,...
  • Loxer
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controlling the app from different wifi (dont want to be able to)

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFamilyCountryNetherlandsDevice(iPhone and Samsung S7Operating System(iOS and Android) My Question or Issueat my home wifi i have...

  • Visitor
  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Family Country Netherlands Device (iPhone 😎 and Samsung S7 Operatin...
  • Loxer
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Volume Increasing Randomly (iPhone Bluetooth)

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or Issue So I recently started using Spotify to find some good music without downloading it - however, I'm Bluetoothing to a speaker (UE Boom 2, no settings, no issues there), ...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free Country Australia Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue   So I recently started using Spotify to find some good music without downloading it -...
  • Loxer
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[iOS][Your Library] Alphabetical Scroll Bar Disappears in Offline Mode

On iOS the alphabetical scroll bar disappears while using 'offline mode'. It defaults back to the iOS black scroll bar. I am on the latest version of iOS and the Spotify app. Please fix!

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  • On iOS the alphabetical scroll bar disappears while using 'offline mode'. It defaults back to the iOS black scroll bar. I am on the latest version of iOS and the Spotify app. Please fix!
  • Loxer
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Playlists over 100 Titles won’t continue

PlanFree/PremiumCountryGermanyiphone XOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueSince the latest Spotify Release Playlists over 100 titles won’t continue. It stops at the end of title 100. You have to choose every title over 101 manually. Will t...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Germany iphone X Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue Since the latest Spotify Release Playlists over 100 titles won’t continue. It stops at the ...
  • Loxer
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Superuser Contribution Old design for Discover Weekly - iOS

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueI have received the new update of the playlist design. Nice. But the old design is still on the Discover Weekly. Bug or is it by design?

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue I have received the new update of the playlist design. Nice. But the old design is still ...
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Superuser Contribution Clicking Spotify Link In Instagram Loads "Download App" page.

This window ALWAYS loads when clicking a Spotify link within Instagram (on iOS). No matter how many times I click Spotify links, this page appears. It's deterring for artists, too many fans see this and decide not to click because it looks sketchy. P...

  • Casual Listener
  •   This window ALWAYS loads when clicking a Spotify link within Instagram (on iOS). No matter how many times I click Spotify links, this page appears. It's deterring for artists, too many fans s...
  • chofm
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  • Shady
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Superuser Contribution Song Unavailable (not downloading from local files)

Plan - PremiumCountry - CanadaDevice - iPhone XSOperating System - iOS 12.1.4My Question or Issue: I am unable to play certain songs on my iPhone that can be played with no issues on Desktop Spotify player. Screenshot from iPhone shows this song as "...

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  • Plan - Premium Country - Canada Device - iPhone XS Operating System - iOS 12.1.4 My Question or Issue:   I am unable to play certain songs on my iPhone that can be played with no...
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