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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
  • Music Fan
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Superuser Contribution Why is my spotify so weird?

My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium.They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific parts of a song while I can't.And when I click on the pl...

  • Newbie
  • My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium. They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific par...
  • johnystrek
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution app crashed on home screen

Hi all, I'm using Spotify 8.9.70 on iphone with iOS 17.6.1. Every time I click the "music" filter at the top of the home screen, the app crashes. I tried logging out and back, and reinstalling the app. No change. Anyone experienced the same?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all, I'm using Spotify 8.9.70 on iphone with iOS 17.6.1. Every time I click the "music" filter at the top of the home screen, the app crashes. I tried logging out and back, and reinstalling the ap...
  • EZ83
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Music that you might like

Lately Spotify is getting frazzled lately. I check on my phone to see what music it was suggesting me to like. I see adolph hitler no it. I'm like 1. I'm much bigger than him by 280 lbs and secondly my family fought wars against him. thirdly my actio...

  • Casual Listener
  • Lately Spotify is getting frazzled lately. I check on my phone to see what music it was suggesting me to like. I see adolph hitler no it. I'm like 1. I'm much bigger than him by 280 lbs and secondly ...
  • andreiponze
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Canvas isn't working

I tried everything, on my main account canvas doesn't work, but on other accounts it does

  • Visitor
  • I tried everything, on my main account canvas doesn't work, but on other accounts it does
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Lost playlists after change from free to premium

Need help with lost playlist after upgrading from a free account to being added to a premium accountPlanFree/PremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 15Operating SystemLatest ios My Question or Issue

  • Casual Listener
  • Need help with lost playlist after upgrading from a free account to being added to a premium account Plan Free/Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 15 Operating System Latest ios   ...
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Superuser Contribution Bug to Synchronize PC local files on iphone app

Hi everybody,I have added local mp3 files to my playlist on my Windows Spotif app.I can see the names of these files on the playlist on the Spotify app on my iPhone, but when I try to play them, I have a message saying : "Song not downloaded. If you ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi everybody, I have added local mp3 files to my playlist on my Windows Spotif app. I can see the names of these files on the playlist on the Spotify app on my iPhone, but when I try to play them, ...
  • Eni
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Audio suddenly is crappy when connected Bluetooth to car

I always connected to the car via Bluetooth and listen to Spotify and have never had the horrible sound quality for the past 3 days I’ve tried all the sound settings but nothing’s changed. The song quality is so terrible i can’t listen to it at all i...

  • Visitor
  • I always connected to the car via Bluetooth and listen to Spotify and have never had the horrible sound quality for the past 3 days I’ve tried all the sound settings but nothing’s changed. The song q...
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Gramofon from Fon not working in my iPad and iPhone

my plan is premium familiar.I use a iPad Pro 3rd and an iPhone 12 Pro, both with IOS 15.7.I am at Spain. I have connected my Gramofon for first time since years to my Denon ADV-M51.all seems ok but the Spotify 8.7.66.438 on my devices recognizes the ...

  • Casual Listener
  • my plan is premium familiar. I use a iPad Pro 3rd and an iPhone 12 Pro, both with IOS 15.7. I am at Spain.   I have connected my Gramofon for first time since years to my Denon ADV-M51. all...
  • Vils
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    iphone
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Add To Playlists Not Working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone XR)Operating System(iOS 14.6) My Question or IssueAdd to playlist hasn't been working for me recently in the sense that when I add a brand new song to one of my playlists, I can't add that same song to the same or o...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone XR) Operating System (iOS 14.6)   My Question or Issue Add to playlist hasn't been working for me recently in the sense that when I add a brand ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music cuts out for a second when locking and unlocking phone

When unlocking and locking my iPhone 13 Pro, the audio seems to stutter for an about half a second. When locking my phone specifically, the audio will be very loud for just a moment before going back to the volume it’s supposed to be at.

  • Casual Listener
  • When unlocking and locking my iPhone 13 Pro, the audio seems to stutter for an about half a second. When locking my phone specifically, the audio will be very loud for just a moment before going back...
  • Jommdotcom
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Superuser Contribution I changed plans and now my auto play function does not work. Help

I recently updated my subscription from premium duo to premium individual and my auto play functionality is no longer working. I tried switching it on and off. I also tried updating the app but I seem to not need an update. This is one of my favourit...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently updated my subscription from premium duo to premium individual and my auto play functionality is no longer working. I tried switching it on and off. I also tried updating the app but I see...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Tradução de Musicas

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiphone13Operating SystemiOS My Question or IssueHello, I'm using the app on an iPhone 13, but the button to activate translation is not available for me. I checked, and the app is up to date. How can I use this tool to t...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iphone13 Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue Hello,  I'm using the app on an iPhone 13, but the button to activate translation is not a...
  • OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution No more warning preventing duplicate songs in playlists?

Relevant for Spotify computer client - adding multiple songs to playlist with potential duplicates no longer triggers warning message “this song already is in this playlist, add anyways?” this was a critical feature that helped keep playlists organiz...

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  • Relevant for Spotify computer client - adding multiple songs to playlist with potential duplicates no longer triggers warning message “this song already is in this playlist, add anyways?”   th...
  • grc1
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Superuser Contribution Why can’t I submit a 5 star review for a podcast?

When I try to rate the podcast, the submit button only appears when 1-4 stars are selected. When 5 stars are selected the submit button disappears. I want to be able to give this podcast (Dirty Money Moves by cloud10) all 5 stars because it’s my favo...

  • Visitor
  • When I try to rate the podcast, the submit button only appears when 1-4 stars are selected. When 5 stars are selected the submit button disappears. I want to be able to give this podcast (Dirty Money...
  • Maria
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Trying to buy an audiobook

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceIPhone 11, Dell laptop Operating SystemIOS17 , Windows 11 My Question or IssueWhen I click "Buy" on an audiobook, it just says "Something went wrong." I have tried on my phone browser, my computer browser, with and without w...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country US Device IPhone 11, Dell laptop  Operating System IOS17 , Windows 11   My Question or Issue When I click "Buy" on an audiobook, it just says "Something went ...
  • MateusM
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Superuser Contribution Why are recommendations so terrible

The recommendations s*ck:- Listened to a few anime covers, now all my "Discover Weekly" is filled with disgusting covers. I'm trying to "not like" all of them, but it doesn't work.- In-playlist recommendations: the algorithm is as dumb as it can be: ...

  • Roadie
  • The recommendations s*ck: - Listened to a few anime covers, now all my "Discover Weekly" is filled with disgusting covers. I'm trying to "not like" all of them, but it doesn't work. - In-playlist r...
  • SWGHL
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Superuser Contribution group session - song keeps starting over

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 6s)Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1 My Question or IssueI have started a group session and have a queue going. During the middle of songs, the song automatically starts over, multiple times within the same song and with m...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 6s) Operating System iOS 13.5.1   My Question or Issue I have started a group session and have a queue going.  During the middle of songs, ...
  • fkitletsstartover
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    Group Session
    group session bug
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect plays only silence

I can't hear any music playing from my Spotify Connect speaker (Libratone Zipp from 2012) and I'm wondering if something changed today in the Spotify Connect protocol or streaming format?I see the speaker listed as a Spotify Connect destination when ...

  • Music Fan
  • I can't hear any music playing from my Spotify Connect speaker (Libratone Zipp from 2012) and I'm wondering if something changed today in the Spotify Connect protocol or streaming format? I see the ...
  • Jofgomont
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  • Connect
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Superuser Contribution Bottom bar UI glitch

PlanBasic FamilyCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 15 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.6.1Spotify Version8.9.64.456My Question or Issueglitch in UI on bottom bar, home page not transparent but search and your library is

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  •   Plan Basic Family Country United States Device iPhone 15 Pro Operating System iOS 17.6.1 Spotify Version 8.9.64.456 My Question or Issue glitch in UI on bottom bar, home page not t...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Why does spotify pause any other streaming music app as soon as I open it?

When I am playing soundcloud, as soon as I open the spotify app, without pressing play, it automatically stops my soundcloud. This is extremely frustrating and did not happen last week. This just started with the last update.

  • Visitor
  • When I am playing soundcloud, as soon as I open the spotify app, without pressing play, it automatically stops my soundcloud. This is extremely frustrating and did not happen last week. This just sta...
  • yoonnel
  • Composer
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