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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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Payment diversity

Hi!Firstly its so hard to solve my problems and get contact with you. It should be easier!I have iphone. And in apple store the payment amount is 12,99 tl. But in network in your website, it is 13,99 tl. Also Im using spotify for 3 years and Im payin...

  • Newbie
  • Hi! Firstly its so hard to solve my problems and get contact with you. It should be easier! I have iphone. And in apple store the payment amount is 12,99 tl. But in network in your website, it is 1...
  • Loxer
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Solved!! Turn off recommended songs

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.1.1 My Question or IssueThere was an option to close recommended songs, now do not. How do I turn off recommended songs?

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.1.1   My Question or Issue There was an option to close recommended songs, now do not. How do I turn off recommended songs?
  • Loxer
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Seekbar stucks

PlanPremiumCountry HungaryDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12 If holding the seekbar on the playback tab, and pressing the down arrow, then reopening the playback tab, the seekbar does not counts.

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country  Hungary Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12   If holding the seekbar on the playback tab, and pressing the down arrow, then reopening the playback tab, th...
  • Loxer
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Accidentally change song while swiping thru songs listing

PlanPremiumCountry TaiwanDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.1.2 My Question or Issue Every time I swipe thru songs listing in my search results or albums, it’s so easily change songs accidentally. I think the “select” touch sensitivity has been set...

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  •   Plan Premium Country  Taiwan Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.1.2   My Question or Issue  Every time I swipe thru songs listing in my search results or albums,...
  • Loxer
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Release radar: Dislike artist or song on ios. Song has this full screen cd/song cover image

I would like to know how to dislike an artist that cameup in my release radar on the IOS device. I am able to dislike normal songs but this song has this future where entire cover image of the cd/song is displayed on full screen and controlls are hid...

  • Casual Listener
  • I would like to know how to dislike an artist that cameup in my release radar on the IOS device. I am able to dislike normal songs but this song has this future where entire cover image of the cd/son...
  • Loxer
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Skipping music

My music keeps skipping,forwarding and pausing and Siri even opens it self up, this is allwhiest my phone is locked. I have restalled the app three times, reset the settings and rebooted it three times. Spotify care on twitter recommend closing my ol...

  • Newbie
  • My music keeps skipping,forwarding and pausing and Siri even opens it self up, this is all whiest my phone is locked. I have restalled the app three times, reset the settings and rebooted it three t...
  • Loxer
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Add songs in playlist like the android version

I wanna know if I can use the tool to add songs when I am editing my playlists (like in android version). I can’t add songs from the simple way...PlanPremiumCountry BrazilDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.1.1 My Question or Issue

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  •  I wanna know if I can use the tool to add songs when I am editing my playlists (like in android version). I can’t add songs from the simple way... Plan Premium Country  Brazil Device ...
  • Loxer
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Daily Mix on mobile

Using an iPhone 7 with iOS version 12.1 (16B92), I find that the Daily Mix feature is broken.Although Daily Mix works with my account on a desktop, it gives the following error on mobile: Couldn't Open Link Spotify can't open this type of link on thi...

  • Newbie
  • Using an iPhone 7 with iOS version 12.1 (16B92), I find that the Daily Mix feature is broken. Although Daily Mix works with my account on a desktop, it gives the following error on mobile:   ...
  • Loxer
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Cannot share Spotify playlist on Instagram Stories

Hi, The share on Instagram Stories option works fine when I want to publish just one song but it doesn't work at all if I want to share a playlist. I get an error message telling me Spotify couldn't share my playlist right now and to try it later. I ...

  • Regular
  • Hi,   The share on Instagram Stories option works fine when I want to publish just one song but it doesn't work at all if I want to share a playlist. I get an error message telling me Spotify ...
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Solved!! Where is the play queue?

PlanPremiumCountry USMy Question or Issue On an iPhone 8 and I can't seem to find the play queue anywhere, even when I add songs to the queue. Does anyone know where I can find it?

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country  US My Question or Issue  On an iPhone 8 and I can't seem to find the play queue anywhere, even when I add songs to the queue. Does anyone know where I can...
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Unable to vote on station songs

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone X Operating SystemiOS 12.1Spotify Version8.4.79.933 My Question or IssueWhen songs play full screen video during playback, the thumb down and thumb up icons are not displayed. There is no way to vote on the currently ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone X  Operating System iOS 12.1 Spotify Version 8.4.79.933   My Question or Issue When songs play full screen video during playback, the thumb...
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Podcasts won't pause with wireless headphones

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or Issue I've noticed that while songs are able to be paused using my wireless headphones' built-in play/pause buttons, podcasts are unable to be paused by the same button. W...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue   I've noticed that while songs are able to be paused using my wireless headpho...
  • mouna
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Help, my playlist is haunted by a Japanese letters

PlanPremiumCountryStaying in South Korea DeviceiPhone6SOperating Systemios11.4 My Question or Issue My ios app suddenly changes espanol to Japanese.I'm currently living in South Korea and using premium. Changed ios language setting to English-espanol...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Staying in South Korea  Device iPhone6S Operating System ios11.4   My Question or Issue   My ios app suddenly changes espanol to Japanese. I'm currentl...
  • Peter
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iPhone X Spotify App KEEPS freezing and will lock up for 5 or 6 seconds at a time

PlanPremiumCountry U.SDeviceiPhone X ios 12.1 My Question or IssueSpotify App on my iPhone X keeps locking up. It will freeze and become unresponsive for 5 to 6 seconds at a time. i am on the most current release of Spotify from the app store and it ...

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  • Plan Premium Country  U.S Device iPhone X ios 12.1     My Question or Issue Spotify App on my iPhone X keeps locking up. It will freeze and become unresponsive for 5 to 6 seco...
  • Loxer
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Shuffle Button ?

I hit "shuffle play" when I get in the car. When I get out the car and come back into the car (doesn't matter how long away), the same playlist is on, the shuffle button is off and songs play in alphabetical order. I have to open the app, hit the "no...

  • Gig Goer
  • I hit "shuffle play" when I get in the car. When I get out the car and come back into the car (doesn't matter how long away), the same playlist is on, the shuffle button is off and songs play in alph...
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When can I expect Siri shortcuts to work?

I’d like Siri support so I can start playback of a playlist for example with a given phrase

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  • I’d like Siri support so I can start playback of a playlist for example with a given phrase 
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DISLIKED tracks

PlanPremiumCountry Canada DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemLatest iOS My Question or Issue SPOTIFY PLEASE make the dislike button add all tracks to a playlist called DISLIKED TRACKS or something so it’s reversible.

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  • Plan Premium Country  Canada  Device iPhone X Operating System Latest iOS   My Question or Issue  SPOTIFY PLEASE make the dislike button add all tracks to a playlist cal...
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Spotify when connected to Airplay in Car has blank screen.

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone 7+, Apple CarplayOperating Systemios 12. My Question or Issue I connect my phone through Carplay and use Spotify with it. Occasionally, I notice that the spotify screen on the dashboard is blank when launched and co...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone 7+,  Apple Carplay Operating System ios 12.    My Question or Issue  I connect my phone through Carplay and use Spotify with...
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Spotify launches on multiple devices simultaneously

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceiPhone 6p / Google Nexus 6p / Huawei WatchOperating SystemiOS 12 / Android 8.1 My Question or IssueI primarily listen to Spotify using my iPhone. I also have Spotify installed on my Nexus 6p.Whenever I launch Spotify on the...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK  Device iPhone 6p / Google Nexus 6p / Huawei Watch Operating System iOS 12 / Android 8.1  My Question or Issue I primarily listen to Spotify using my iPhone...
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Spotify automatically starts playing when brought into focus on an iPhone

Whenever I switch to Spotify on my iPhone it takes over and starts playing automatically. This occurs ONLY when connected to my bluetooth speakers. I've synched Spotify to my speakers via my phone for years and this only recently started happening. T...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I switch to Spotify on my iPhone it takes over and starts playing automatically. This occurs ONLY when connected to my bluetooth speakers. I've synched Spotify to my speakers via my phone fo...
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