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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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  • Rastereyes
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple watch downloads dont work offline

I have an apple watch SE, all IOS versions are up to date (watch and phone). If I download a playlist, spotify refuses to play it through my watch (as a device) unless the watch is 1. Connected to my WiFi, and 2. Disconnected from my phone. This comp...

  • Visitor
  • I have an apple watch SE, all IOS versions are up to date (watch and phone). If I download a playlist, spotify refuses to play it through my watch (as a device) unless the watch is 1. Connected to my...
  • Johnny_Mommsen
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Superuser Contribution Cannot share from timestamp with audio podcasts

PlanFreeCountrySpainDeviceiPhone 16 ProOperating SystemiOS 18.2.1   My Question or IssueThere seems to be 2 types of podcasts: podcasts with video+audio and podcasts with audio only.When I choose a podcast with video (for example "the drive - Peter A...

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  • Plan Free Country Spain Device iPhone 16 Pro Operating System iOS 18.2.1        My Question or Issue There seems to be 2 types of podcasts: podcasts with video+aud...
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Superuser Contribution I can't open spotify on my applewatch

I can't open the spotify app anymore on my AppleWatch... it always shows that it is loading and afterwards it automatically closes the app

  • Visitor
  • I can't open the spotify app anymore on my AppleWatch... it always shows that it is loading and afterwards it automatically closes the app  
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Superuser Contribution My camera is not scanning the code. I do have the camera icon.

On my iPhone 8plus, I want to scan a code. I have the camera icon available, and I get the notification with the scan button, once I hit Scan, nothing happens. How do I fix this? No update is available.

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  • On my iPhone 8plus, I want to scan a code. I have the camera icon available, and I get the notification with the scan button, once I hit Scan, nothing happens.    How do I fix this? ...
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Superuser Contribution Why is it I don't receive any notifications for new releases? App or mail.

Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.

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  • Notifications are enabled. I do so for new releases etc, in the Spotify bell menu, but no notifications or emails about new releases.
  • style7
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Superuser Contribution Why doesn’t my Apple Watch appear in the device list?

I have the newest SE watch. I have spotify downloaded on both my phone and watch and up to date. I also have spotify premium and should have the ability to stream online without having to download anything to my watch. However under my device list bo...

  • Visitor
  • I have the newest SE watch. I have spotify downloaded on both my phone and watch and up to date. I also have spotify premium and should have the ability to stream online without having to download an...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Repeat Not Working

PlanPremiumCountry Device(Iphone 13 pro max, Ipad pro 10.5 inch)Operating System(IOS 17, IPadOS 16)My Question or Issue Hi, I have a certain problem where whenever I click on a new song with the repeat button on, it turns off automatically and doesn’...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device (Iphone 13 pro max, Ipad pro 10.5 inch) Operating System (IOS 17, IPadOS 16) My Question or Issue   Hi,   I have a certain problem where...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Autoplaying When Opened/Changing Playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 18.1.1My Question or Issuewithin the last month there have been a TON of bugs & idk why or what change caused this. to start, abt 1-2 months ago, my spotify app (mobile, web browser, &...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 18.1.1 My Question or Issue within the last month there have been a TON of bugs & idk why or what change cau...
  • Kjsinkowski
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Superuser Contribution 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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  • 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. ...
  • Rastereyes
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Superuser Contribution Spotify blocked login on iPad 4 – forces working setup to be useless

PlanPremium I use an iPad 4 with iOS 9.3.6 and a Pioneer DEH-4150SD car radio via USB. This setup worked perfectly: Spotify app → USB cable → radio playback controls. Recently, I had to reinstall the app, and now login is no longer possible. The brow...

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  • Plan Premium   I use an iPad 4 with iOS 9.3.6 and a Pioneer DEH-4150SD car radio via USB. This setup worked perfectly: Spotify app → USB cable → radio playback controls. Recently, I had to re...
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded Postcasts Queue interrupted by music

Plan FreeCountry GermanyIphone 14 MaxiOS 17.6.1 For as long as I am using Spotify for listening to podcasts the procedure was as following: I download a bunch of podcasts, go to "Your Library" -> "Your Episodes" and I was able to listen to the podcas...

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  • Plan Free Country Germany Iphone 14 Max iOS 17.6.1   For as long as I am using Spotify for listening to podcasts the procedure was as following: I download a bunch of podcasts, go to "Your ...
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Superuser Contribution How can I listen to just one podcast episode (Autoplay is disabled)?

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS 15.2 My Question or IssueAccording to related posts it would seem that many users prefer to listen to several episodes of a podcast on autoplay. I am the opposite. One of my scenarios: Play a particular podc...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan Premium Device iPhone Operating System iOS 15.2   My Question or Issue According to related posts it would seem that many users prefer to listen to several episodes of a podcast on ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Audiobook timer not working

The timer when listening to audiobooks is not working. when I set the timer to stop at the end of the chapter, it just continues onto the next I am currently on an iOS device, The app is fully updated, and I have a premium account

  • Visitor
  • The timer when listening to audiobooks is not working.  when I set the timer to stop at the end of the chapter, it just continues onto the next   I am currently on an iOS device, The app ...
  • bluekangeroo
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Superuser Contribution Audio dip at end of song

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 16.4.1 My Question or IssueWhen playing from a playlist, the audio dips out in the last second of the song. It cuts off then fades in very quickly. Sounds almost like a sidechain if th...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 16.4.1   My Question or Issue When playing from a playlist, the audio dips out in the last second of the song. ...
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Superuser Contribution karaoke mode went missing

I had (and used) karaoke mode. I sang one song that wasn’t supported by this feature (without scoring) and then one that did have scoring. I wanted to try another song, but I couldn’t find this feature anymore. I tried a lot of different songs, but t...

  • Visitor
  • I had (and used) karaoke mode. I sang one song that wasn’t supported by this feature (without scoring) and then one that did have scoring. I wanted to try another song, but I couldn’t find this featu...
  • JohnnyGator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not playing on phone or AirPods

I am having an issue with getting music to play on my iPhone. It does not display on “now playing” and no sound comes out although it shows on the app that the song is going. I have restarted the app, disconnected and reconnected Bluetooth and WiFi a...

  • Visitor
  • I am having an issue with getting music to play on my iPhone. It does not display on “now playing” and no sound comes out although it shows on the app that the song is going. I have restarted the app...
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts don’t change to following track when finished playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(IPHONE 13Pro)Operating System(iOS 17.5.1) My Question or IssueWhen podcasts finish playing, they don’t change to the next audio track. It somehow goes back to the beginning of the podcast and it’s getting rather annoying. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device (IPHONE 13Pro) Operating System (iOS 17.5.1)   My Question or Issue When podcasts finish playing, they don’t change to the next audio track. It somehow ...
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Superuser Contribution Homepod not playing music from Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryCzech Republic DeviceiPhone 13 Pro, Apple HomePod miniOperating System(iOS 18.1.1, HomePod version 18.1) My Question or IssueI came back after a month and wanted play Spotify music via Airplay in my homepod. However, even when Spoti...

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  • Plan Premium Country Czech Republic   Device iPhone 13 Pro, Apple HomePod mini Operating System (iOS 18.1.1, HomePod version 18.1)   My Question or Issue I came back after a mont...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Stops Working While Using CarPlay

 PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueSpotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main way to trigger it is by skipping songs. Spotify will randomly stop working wher...

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  •   Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Spotify constantly stops working while I am connected to CarPlay. The main w...
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Shuffle play all playlists on mobile

Premium USA Device(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 13.5.1) I have many different playlists in a Playlist Folder. Some playlists are ones that I've made and some are ones that I subscribe to and get updated weekly (ie, NPR New Music Friday). On the desk...

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  • Premium  USA   Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 13.5.1)   I have many different playlists in a Playlist Folder. Some playlists are ones that I've made and some are ones ...
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