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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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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...

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  • 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...
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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...
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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...

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  • 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 ...
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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  
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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...

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  • 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...
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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...
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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...

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  • 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...
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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 ...
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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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Repeat button NOWHERE on premium account

Hi, I have a premium account in Australia, and on my iPad, iPhone, and windows desktop the repeat button is nowhere to be found. It isn't on the screen which just shows the song that is playing, and it is also not in the three dots on the right-hand ...

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  • Hi,  I have a premium account in Australia, and on my iPad, iPhone, and windows desktop the repeat button is nowhere to be found. It isn't on the screen which just shows the song that is playin...
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Where is the “Songs” tab??

Planpremium familyCountryCosta Rica Device(iPhone XROperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Where is the tab for songs? It’s been gone since the last update and I’m going crazy! I’m about to switch to Tidal just b...

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  • Plan premium family Country Costa Rica  Device (iPhone XR Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   Where is the tab for songs? ...
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How do you delete downloaded songs off iphone app quickly

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  
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Car Bluetooth very quiet

Plan - Family PremiumCountry - UK Device - iPhone XS MaxOperating System - iOS 12.4 so I bought a new phone yesterday after I smashed my old one I was originally playing Spotify through the USB in a ford fiesta, to which the sound quality had no issu...

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  •   Plan - Family Premium Country - UK   Device - iPhone XS Max Operating System - iOS 12.4   so I bought a new phone yesterday after I smashed my old one 😞 I was origi...
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Deleting Queues

Plan PremiumCountry Canada Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have a song in my queue that was accidentally put there and now despite all the searchin...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I...
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Spotify not working offline

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom DeviceiPhone 6s I have all my songs downloaded and they work fine on WiFi but when offline even though they are downloaded they don't play, they stay at 00:00 and the bar can be moved anywhere on the song but still do...

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  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom  Device iPhone 6s   I have all my songs downloaded and they work fine on WiFi but when offline even though they are downloaded they don't play, th...
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Spotify won’t let me play certain songs even when I have premium and is online

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  
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