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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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iOS App Offline Tracks Background Download

Hi, I just wanted to know why Spotify iOS doesn't download offline tracks in the background? I know iOS supports this, as all other media apps do it, including Netflix, Prime Video and Apple Music. Downloading over 900 tracks takes a long time, and i...

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  • Hi,   I just wanted to know why Spotify iOS doesn't download offline tracks in the background? I know iOS supports this, as all other media apps do it, including Netflix, Prime Video and Apple...
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Solved!! Making playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS the second most recent one idk man My Question or IssueCan I select multiple songs to add to a playlist or nah?

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  •   Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS the second most recent one idk man   My Question or Issue Can I select multiple songs to add to a playlist or nah?...
  • Loxer
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Spotify Premium keeps adding songs from my playlists to other playlists

seems to only happen when on my iphonePlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiphone 10Operating Systemios 10 My Question or Issue: Spotify Premium keeps adding songs from my playlists to other playlists

  • Visitor
  • seems to only happen when on my iphone Plan Premium Country USA Device iphone 10 Operating System ios 10   My Question or Issue: Spotify Premium keeps adding songs from my playlis...
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  • Roadie
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Spotify not connecting on Bluesound anymore

Plan: Spotify FamilyCountry: Netherlands Devices: iPhone 6S, 7 and 8Operating System: iOS latest version My Question or IssueSince several weeks, my Bluesound devices are not visible on Spotify, so I can't connect my speakers to Spotify anymore. The ...

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  • Plan: Spotify Family Country: Netherlands   Devices: iPhone 6S, 7 and 8 Operating System: iOS latest version   My Question or Issue Since several weeks, my Bluesound device...
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Cannot load find friends

I recently re-activated my account to a premium account. I had left for a while. When I re-registered i found that I cannot "Find friends" it does show that I am connected to facebook through the account, but when i click fine friends it says "sorry ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently re-activated my account to a premium account. I had left for a while. When I re-registered i found that I cannot "Find friends" it does show that I am connected to facebook through the acc...
  • Loxer
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[Mobile] Equalizer profile

Please implement the feature of saving a customized equalizer profiles for mobile devices. A suggestion:Free Plan: Able to save 1 custom profilePremium plan: Able to save up to 3 custom profile Many of us owns different devices that goes with Spotify...

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  • Please implement the feature of saving a customized equalizer profiles for mobile devices.    A suggestion: Free Plan: Able to save 1 custom profile Premium plan: Able to save up to 3 c...
  • Adz_P
  • Casual Listener
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iOS to android

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone SE, MacBook AirOperating SystemiOS My Question or Issue I’ve been trying to find this on FAQ’s but can’t find any info, My question is will my local files that i purchased on iTunes and can play through th...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone SE, MacBook Air Operating System iOS    My Question or Issue   I’ve been trying to find this on FAQ’s but can’t find any in...
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Local files not available

Hi, I have a track that I'd like to add to a playlist that is in my iTunes/local on my MacBook Pro. I've gone through the workarounds for this but for somereason it won't appear on any other devices that I'm logged into. I can see the playlist, just ...

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  • Hi,   I have a track that I'd like to add to a playlist that is in my iTunes/local on my MacBook Pro. I've gone through the workarounds for this but for somereason it won't appear on any other...
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How to see desktop "default" playlists?

Iphone 6s How do I see the "default" playlists from the Desktop app? For example, currently when I open the desktop version I seen a section for "In for the night." This section changes based on the time of the day. However, I can't find these recomm...

  • Visitor
  • Iphone 6s   How do I see the "default" playlists from the Desktop app? For example, currently when I open the desktop version I seen a section for "In for the night." This section changes base...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! Download is not working

Premium Family Plan/United StatesIPhone Xsmax (12.4) Spotify version 8.15.18.851 For the last several months new songs are not downloading to phones library. It will mark them as downloaded, but they do show in my songs list. Tried app reset, phone r...

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  • Premium Family Plan/United States IPhone Xsmax (12.4) Spotify version 8.15.18.851   For the last several months new songs are not downloading to phones library. It will mark them as downloade...
  • Loxer
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Tell me how to clear or disable the "recently played list"

iPhone 8, Spotify Premium Family plan, USA I don't see any way to clear the Recently Played list or to just turn it off.This appears to be a regression from older versions of the iOS app.If I'm mistaken and there are steps to do it, please share.If n...

  • Casual Listener
  • iPhone 8, Spotify Premium Family plan, USA   I don't see any way to clear the Recently Played list or to just turn it off. This appears to be a regression from older versions of the iOS app...
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Blank Home Page

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.4 My Question or IssueMy home page went blank. I deleted the app, and then reloaded it. The home page came back for about 2 hours, only to go blank again.

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country US Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.4   My Question or Issue My home page went blank. I deleted the app, and then reloaded it. The home page came back ...
  • Loxer
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Why the .., is it only on Spotify not doable simple load your profile picture????? Please help , pl

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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Podcasts not saving player position

I only ever listen to podcasts on my phone but the player position is never saved correctly between sessions. So if I’m listening to a podcast for a while, take my headphones out and put them away so Spotify auto-pauses (I never open the app) then th...

  • Regular
  • I only ever listen to podcasts on my phone but the player position is never saved correctly between sessions. So if I’m listening to a podcast for a while, take my headphones out and put them away so...
  • tj888334
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Need to order and queue a playlist for it to play in order?

I have a premium plan and am using the iPhone app on an iPhone 6s. I set up my own playlists and put them in the order I want them to play in. I only see the Shuffle Play button. When I click on the first song, it will play, but the next song on the ...

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  • I have a premium plan and am using the iPhone app on an iPhone 6s.  I set up my own playlists and put them in the order I want them to play in.  I only see the Shuffle Play button.  Wh...
  • Loxer
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Last Next In Queue song is blanked out

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12.4 My Question or IssueHi, every time I add songs to Next In Queue, the last song is blanked out. I can't select it or remove it. I have to add another song, or drag one up to next and...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country South Africa Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12.4   My Question or Issue Hi,  every time I add songs to Next In Queue, the last song is blanked out. I c...
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Offline doesn’t work abroad after a few days

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlands DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOs 12 My Question or IssueEverytime I go abroad after about 3 or 4 days my offline mode stops working. The app says the songs are downloaded, but doesn’t play them. The only solution I have...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Netherlands   Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOs 12   My Question or Issue Everytime I go abroad after about 3 or 4 days my offline mode stops work...
  • Loxer
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Timestamp defers on different devices

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, ipad pro, iMac, Macbook Pro)Operating Systemlatest patches applied My Question or IssueI am an indoor cycling instructor and rely on precise cueing when I do my prep. I noticed that the time stamps defer between al...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, ipad pro, iMac, Macbook Pro) Operating System latest patches applied   My Question or Issue I am an indoor cycling instructor and ...
  • Loxer
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Shuffle leaving out songs

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 7 My Question or IssueI recently added ~25 new songs to one of my playlists. When I use shuffle, the new songs don’t play. I had this issue in the past but I figured out that playing the new songs a few times manuall...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 7   My Question or Issue I recently added ~25 new songs to one of my playlists. When I use shuffle, the new songs don’t play. I had this is...
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    Shuffle play
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