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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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Accessibility issue: Devices menu in Now Playing window isn't accessible with VoiceOver anymore

After last update, v8.4.92, when using VoiceOver, I can't access the devices menu to change output devicesin the Now Playing-window anymore. How to reproduce the issue:1. Have VoiceOver running.Do it in Settings, General, Accessibility.2. Run Spotify...

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  • After last update, v8.4.92, when using VoiceOver, I can't access the devices menu to change output devicesin the Now Playing-window anymore.   How to reproduce the issue: 1. Have VoiceOver ru...
  • Loxer
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Songs skipping after 40seconds

When listening to songs on my iPhone the song skips after approximately 40 seconds. I have tried different playlists and songs and still having the same issue. I have looked at settings and cannot see what it will be. I have logged out and back in ag...

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  • When listening to songs on my iPhone the song skips after approximately 40 seconds. I have tried different playlists and songs and still having the same issue. I have looked at settings and cannot se...
  • Loxer
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UPDATED THE APP TO LATEST AND SPOTIFY NOW NOT PLAY THROUGH CAR SPEAKERS VIA BLUETOOTH VW

Plan PREMUIM PremiumCountry AUSTRALIA Device I PHONE 6 Operating System iOS 11.3 My Question or Issue : Speakers via bluetooth in my VW EOS 2012 no longer play music. Spotify however is showing on my car screen as is track playing etc. I phone 6 conn...

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  • Plan PREMUIM  Premium Country AUSTRALIA   Device I PHONE 6    Operating System iOS 11.3         My Question or Issue : Speakers via bluetooth in my ...
  • rktman
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Can’t see all songs in a playlist

I transferred songs form iTunes to Spotify a long time ago. It says I have 600+ songs in one of my Spotify playlists but I can only see/listen to 150 of them. Premium account Between US and UKiPhone 8

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  • I transferred songs form iTunes to Spotify a long time ago. It says I have 600+ songs in one of my Spotify playlists but I can only see/listen to 150 of them.    Premium account  Be...
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Repeat Song or Playlist

PlanPremiumUSA DeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or Issue I am a subscriber and up until recently I was able to repeat a song or playlist. This functionality is gone with the latest update and really annoying. Please fix ASAP.

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  • Plan Premium USA   Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue   I am a subscriber and up until recently I was able to repeat a song or playlist. This fu...
  • scalv3rt
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Hidden queue and useless heart

Hi Guys why did you replace the up-arrow on the bottom left (used to open the queue) with the heart-Button, which i now press all the Time accidentally and delete tracks I am listening to. Mans why why why did you hide the playlist behind the three d...

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  • Hi Guys   why did you replace the up-arrow on the bottom left (used to open the queue) with the heart-Button, which i now press all the Time accidentally and delete tracks I am listening to.&n...
  • Loxer
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disable shuffle reading on albums

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS last version My Question or IssueHi, I have a premium subscription, but on my iPhone when I want to read an album, it only shows the button to shuffle read it... Why is it impossible to just ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country France  Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS last version   My Question or Issue Hi,   I have a premium subscription, but on my iPhone when I w...
  • Loxer
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New Layout - Without Updating it - Not liking it

as(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Has anybody else noticed this new layout without even updating it? The old layout was fine I go back to open Spotify and then there is this new layout on the iPhone Does anyone know how I...

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  •     as(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  Has anybody else noticed this new layout without even updating it? The old layout was fine I g...
  • Loxer
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Can't add or delete songs

Seems like there was an app update recently as now I dont have the option to add or delete songs from "your library". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Device(Iphone x) My Question or Issue

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  •     Seems like there was an app update recently as now I dont have the option to add or delete songs from "your library". Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Device (Iphone x) ...
  • Loxer
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Make the Elapsed Time/Time Remaining Bigger

My Question or Issue I, along with two other instructors at the same facility, use Spotify to teach cycle classes. My phone rests in a cup holder on my bike, but the numbers are still so small I cannot easily look down and see the time elapsed on my ...

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  • My Question or Issue  I, along with two other instructors at the same facility, use Spotify to teach cycle classes. My phone rests in a cup holder on my bike, but the numbers are still so small...
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Queue not working

my Queue button is not even there idk what to do PlanPremiumCountry UkDevice(IPhone 6s Plus)Operating System(Latest iOS) My Question or Issue

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  • my Queue button is not even there idk what to do  Plan Premium Country  Uk Device (IPhone 6s Plus) Operating System (Latest iOS)   My Question or Issue  
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Podcast progress consistently lost on iPhone X

PlanPremium FamilyCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.1.4 My Question or IssueApparently this is a somewhat common issue that Spotify has refused to address for the last year or so? I'll pause a podcast after my commute only to f...

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  • Plan Premium Family Country United States Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.1.4   My Question or Issue Apparently this is a somewhat common issue that Spotify has refused to addr...
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Songs' albums now in album folder

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceiPodOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Am about to ditch Spotify because the software is so glitchy. I've had weeks of re downloading albums that disappear despite regularly going o...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device iPod Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   Am about to ditch Spotify because the software ...
  • pmwhf
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how can i import local files from iphone to pc ?

How can i import local files from my iphone 6s+ to my pc ? , my pc format everything even my local files pls help _/l\_

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  • How can i import local files from my iphone 6s+ to my pc  ? , my pc format everything even my local files pls help _/l\_
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After yesterday update no longer be able repeat one song

PlanPremiumCountryEurope DeviceiPhone XsOperating Systemlatest My Question or Issue Can't repeat one song in circle. Missing button.

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  • Plan Premium Country Europe  Device iPhone Xs Operating System latest    My Question or Issue   Can't repeat one song in circle. Missing button.
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Cannot add stations to your library

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDevice(iPhone XR)Operating System(iOS 12) My Question or IssueHello, I can't seem to add stations to library. For example, when I go into the radio, it gives me the option of saving as a playlist instead of adding to statio...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device (iPhone XR) Operating System (iOS 12)   My Question or Issue Hello, I can't seem to add stations to library. For example, when I go into the radio...
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Some Favorite songs moved

PlanFreeCountry USADeviceiPhone 6s PlusOperating SystemiOS 11.4.1 Some songs that are favorited were moved to the album sections and is no longer in the favorites playlist. How would I move it back?

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  • Plan Free Country  USA Device iPhone 6s Plus Operating System iOS 11.4.1   Some songs that are favorited were moved to the album sections and is no longer in the favorites playlist...
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When viewing some artist pages, albums/singles links do not appear

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 12.1.2 My Question or Issue When I view some artist pages, there are no links to albums/songs/singles etc. See picture below. I can get an album if I find a song from that artist in a playlist f...

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  • Plan Premium Country  US Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 12.1.2   My Question or Issue  When I view some artist pages, there are no links to albums/songs/singles etc. S...
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Playing songs accidentally disliked

I accidentally disliked a song and now I can’t play it through Spotify at all

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  • I accidentally disliked a song and now I can’t play it through Spotify at all   
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Solved!! iPhone App Repeat Option

Anyone having any issues finding the repeat option on their iPhone? I just have the shuffle option now. My laptop app has it, but not my iPhone. I just noticed it today. PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceiPhone 7 Plus My Question or Issue

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  • Anyone having any issues finding the repeat option on their iPhone? I just have the shuffle option now. My laptop app has it, but not my iPhone. I just noticed it today.   Plan Premium Count...
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