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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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Lyrics Setting Missing

After signing up for Premium the toggle option to see available Lyrics / Behind the Lyrics is missing. I have deleted and reinstalled the app, deleted the cache, and I'm on the latest version of iOS. Yes, I realize lyrics is not available for every s...

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  • After signing up for Premium the toggle option to see available Lyrics / Behind the Lyrics is missing.    I have deleted and reinstalled the app, deleted the cache, and I'm on the latest ...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! INSTAGRAM STORY SHARE PROBLEM

Hi Everbody!I want share story on Instagram but I can't because have a error on picture.This error says "Ops we cant share on instagram stories please try again later." How can I fix this bug need your help thanksI use spotify version 8.5.26 PlanPrem...

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  • Hi Everbody! I want share story on Instagram but I can't because have a error on picture.This error says "Ops we cant share on instagram stories please try again later." How can I fix this bug need ...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! I've been getting an error message when I try to share my music via Ig story

Every time I try to share my spotify music through my Instagram story it gives me the following error: "Sorry, we couldn't share to Instagram Stories, try again later" PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone XS Max)Operating System(IOS 13.1.2) My Questio...

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  • Every time I try to share my spotify music through my Instagram story it gives me the following error: "Sorry, we couldn't share to Instagram Stories, try again later"  Plan Premium Country ...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! Can‘t share anything on instagram!!!

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone xs)ios13 can't share anything on instagram. Gets the error to try it later! Have already done everything explained on the forum. Nothing worked!

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone xs) ios13   can't share anything on instagram. Gets the error to try it later! Have already done everything explained on the forum. Nothing wor...
  • Loxer
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problem with syncing music from computer to ios device

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 1.13.2 My Question or Issuefor the past couple weeks i have been unable to sync from my windows 10 pc to my iphone 8. I have been seeing other people with similar problems on the forums and it lo...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 1.13.2   My Question or Issue for the past couple weeks i have been unable to sync from my windows 10 pc to my iph...
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Solved!! Local Files Not Syncing

Plan:Premium Country:USA Device:iPhone 6 I have the local files on my computer (Mac) and they're in a playlist. But when I go to my phone to try to sync it (both on the same wifi) the local file isn't there. I tried putting it in a playlist by itself...

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  • Plan: Premium   Country: USA   Device: iPhone 6   I have the local files on my computer (Mac) and they're in a playlist. But when I go to my phone to try to sync it (both on t...
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Superuser Contribution Battery drain

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemLatest iOS update My Question or IssueLately my Spotify App seems to be consuming an extreme amount of battery - I’m seeing 50-85% of my battery usage being drained by spotify, with only few mins of...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device iPhone 6s Operating System Latest iOS update   My Question or Issue Lately my Spotify App seems to be consuming an extreme amount of battery - I’...
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Yamaha Spotify Connect speakers not visible since IOS 13

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS13 My Question or IssueSince I installed iOS13 on my iPhone 8, I can no longer see my Yamaha speakers with Spotify Connect. If I try selecting them from a windows PC with the windows Spoti...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS13   My Question or Issue Since I installed iOS13 on my iPhone 8, I can no longer see my Yamaha speakers with Spoti...
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Spotify mobile radio not working

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 13 This happens whenever I start or use a radio based on one of the playlists I have created. When I try to like or dislike a song in the radio, the black box comes up in the middle of the screen with the...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 13   This happens whenever I start or use a radio based on one of the playlists I have created. When I try to like or dislike a song in ...
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New Bug with Spotify connect

PlanFreeCountryUSDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.4 My Question or IssueWhen I use Spotify connect to cast to Roku or the desktop app, it still makes me shuffle unless I use the other device to control the music. This has been happening since the...

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  • Plan Free Country US Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.4   My Question or Issue When I use Spotify connect to cast to Roku or  the desktop app, it still makes me shuffle unl...
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I Can't Download Spotify on my Iphone

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceIphone 4Operating SystemiOS 9.3.6/Windows 10 My Question or IssueI cannot download it on the App Store simply because it requires iOS 10 or superior. I have researched the issue and found that I can download/purchase Spo...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Iphone 4 Operating System iOS 9.3.6/Windows 10   My Question or Issue I cannot download it on the App Store simply because it requires iOS 10 or supe...
  • Loxer
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App is crashing

Today my Spotify App started crashing. After few seconds playing a song, it stops and the app freezes. I deleted the app and downloaded ii twice, but the problem persists. I can't drive without music, so I had to pay for a month of Apple Music. Pleas...

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  • Today my Spotify App started crashing. After few seconds playing a song, it stops and the app freezes. I deleted the app and downloaded ii twice, but the problem persists. I can't drive without music...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! App Crashes after iOS 13.1.2 Update

DeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 13.1.2 My Question or IssueJust updated my phone to iOS 13.1.2. When I click on the app, the Spotify logo appears and then the app immediately crashes. Is this a bug with the Spotify app, or the iOS versions I am cu...

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  • Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.2   My Question or Issue Just updated my phone to iOS 13.1.2. When I click on the app, the Spotify logo appears and then the app immediately cras...
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Spotify queue visual bug with iOS smaller text size

PlanPremiumCountryColombiaDevice(iPhone SE)Operating System(iOS 13.1.2) My Question or IssueWhen you change the default text size to the third-to-last text size, Spotify queue glitches and doesn't show the name of the song in queue just shows a black...

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  • Plan Premium Country Colombia Device (iPhone SE) Operating System (iOS 13.1.2)   My Question or Issue When you change the default text size to the third-to-last text size, Spotify queu...
  • Loxer
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ERROR when sharing Spotify to IG Story

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiPhone 8iOs 13.1.2 My Question or IssueHello! I've been facing an error when trying to share Spotify music to IG Stories - is there an ongoing issue? Both apps are up to date. Thanks in advance!!

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device iPhone 8 iOs 13.1.2     My Question or Issue Hello! I've been facing an error when trying to share Spotify music to IG Stories - is there an ong...
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Apple Watch app stopped connecting to iPhone Spotify app.

PlanFamily PremiumCountryUSiPhone XsOperating System(WatchOS 6 and iOS 13). Latest updates applied. My Question or IssueThe watch app would. It connect to iPhone app. So can't see what's playing. It kinda partially connected because I can see my libr...

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  • Plan Family Premium Country US iPhone Xs Operating System (WatchOS 6 and iOS 13). Latest updates applied.    My Question or Issue The watch app would. It connect to iPhone app. So ...
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Solved!! Can't share Spotify songs to Instagram Stories

Plan: PremiumCountry: ChileDevice: iPhone X, 2018Operating System: iOS 13.1.2 For a couple of days now, I can't post songs to Instagram Stories, all of my apps are up to date. I try to post it and there's a pop-up that says "Sorry we couldn't share, ...

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  •   Plan: Premium Country: Chile Device: iPhone X, 2018 Operating System: iOS 13.1.2   For a couple of days now, I can't post songs to Instagram Stories, all of my a...
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Shuffle not toggled on but album is still shuffling sons iphone 8

iphone 8 running iOS 13.1.2 See screen recordingSong playing from album, shuffle is NOT selected, when first song ends app plays another random song instead of the NEXT song on the album.

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  • iphone 8 running iOS 13.1.2   See screen recording Song playing from album, shuffle is NOT selected, when first song ends app plays another random song instead of the NEXT song on the album.&...
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Can’t share on Instagram stories

PlanPremiumCountryMalaysiaDevice(iPhone 11 ProOperating System(iOS 13 My Question or IssueCan't share on Instagram stories

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  • Plan Premium Country Malaysia Device (iPhone 11 Pro Operating System (iOS 13   My Question or Issue Can't share on Instagram stories
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New Update, New iPad design

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceIpad Pro 10,5 New update and new design. Every time I open spotify, it has a new design. The interesting thing about this design: If you add a podcast to a playlist, the album covers automatically appear next to the songs...

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  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device Ipad Pro 10,5   New update and new design. Every time I open spotify, it has a new design.   The interesting thing about this design: If you add a...
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