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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 ...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
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sapmi
Music Fan
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Where is Spotify on App Store

Just picked up my iPhone 8 Plus running on IOS 12.1.1 and I cannot find or download the Spotify app. I have tried downloading it on the Spotify website with no luck all i get is a blank white screen. Any ideas why I cant find or download Spotify?? Th...

Keaton22
Regular
Just picked up my iPhone 8 Plus running on IOS 12.1.1 and I cannot find or download the Spotify app. I have tried downloading it on the Spotify website with no luck all i get is a blank white screen....
2018-12-09 2:23:47 AM
2018-12-11 12:07:48 AM
Keaton22
Regular
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Solved!! No volume control from PC to iPhone?

I'm running Spotify on a Windows 10 x64 PC. When I try to adjust the volume level on my (iPhone XS iOS12.1.1 running the latest Spotify app) from Spotify on the PC ... I can't?I can change tracks but the volume bar at the bottom of Spotify on the PC ...

UK_Rockstar
Newbie
I'm running Spotify on a Windows 10 x64 PC. When I try to adjust the volume level on my (iPhone XS iOS12.1.1 running the latest Spotify app) from Spotify on the PC ... I can't? I can change tracks b...
2018-12-06 5:05:56 PM
2018-12-11 11:22:57 PM
LaloPech
Songwriter
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Error Message Sharing to Instagram

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceiPhone 7 My Question or Issue When I try to share a song to my Instagram story, I get this error. I can usually share songs no problem, but today keep getting this error even after reinstalling the apps and restarting my ph...

MK624
Newbie
Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 7 My Question or Issue When I try to share a song to my Instagram story, I get this error. I can usually share songs no proble...
2018-12-10 10:41:57 PM
2018-12-11 11:19:01 PM
Ebarne
Casual Listener
1496 Views
3 replies
1 likes

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songs pause randomly... first time in 4 years

I have had spotify on my iphone for a few years now. For the last week or so it pauses a lot during songs to the point where is obnoxious. This is the first time I have even logged onto Spotify from my computer so it really should not be about the ap...

skinne0403
Newbie
I have had spotify on my iphone for a few years now. For the last week or so it pauses a lot during songs to the point where is obnoxious. This is the first time I have even logged onto Spotify ...
2018-11-20 6:18:59 PM
2018-12-11 10:27:32 PM
kevvw
Regular
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No Last.fm scrobble under home wifi

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone X and Macbook ProOperating System iOS I am facing an issue for the last few days where the music I listen at home (either using my iPhone or Macbook) does not scrobble to Last.fm. I am not listening under Private ...

gxhxoxsxtxfxm
Composer
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone X and Macbook Pro Operating System iOS I am facing an issue for the last few days where the music I listen at home (either using my iPhone o...
2018-12-11 10:11:18 PM
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0 replies
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489 Views
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Daily mix

My Question or Issue By mistake i deleted my daily mix and i dont know how to get it back , i tried deleting the app and logging out. I hope i get it back

Mubarak90
Casual Listener
My Question or Issue By mistake i deleted my daily mix and i dont know how to get it back , i tried deleting the app and logging out. I hope i get it back
2018-12-06 8:09:10 PM
2018-12-11 10:06:22 PM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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Shuffle only plays recently added tracks

When shuffling all "Songs" saved to my library, Spotify only plays the most recently added ~100 or so tracks. This is an ongoing issue (searching keywords returns threads going back as far as 2013). Please don't suggest workarounds such as "add all y...

badrul
Regular
When shuffling all "Songs" saved to my library, Spotify only plays the most recently added ~100 or so tracks. This is an ongoing issue (searching keywords returns threads going back as far as 2013). ...
2018-12-08 11:29:45 PM
2018-12-11 8:55:44 PM
stoli_man
Newbie
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1 replies
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Other

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Sharing to Instagram Not Working??

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 11 My Question or Issue I have been able to link and share things from Spotify to my Instagram Story in the past no problem, but now when I try to hit share and then share to Instagram...

MCMR
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 11 My Question or Issue I have been able to link and share things from Spotify to my Instagram Sto...
2018-10-19 6:11:33 PM
2018-12-11 5:54:38 PM
TheClubs
Casual Listener
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14 replies
25 likes
Instagram
Instagram Stories

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Solved!! Unable to Share to Instagram Stories

PlanPremiumCountry U.S.DeviceiPhone 6S (iOS 12.1.1) Hello! I’m unable to share to my Instagram Stories from the Spotify option. I’m able to share it anywhere else, however when I choose the “Instagram Stories” option, I‘m met with a momentary wait ti...

SoaghettiNoodle
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone 6S (iOS 12.1.1) Hello! I’m unable to share to my Instagram Stories from the Spotify option. I’m able to share it anywhere e...
2018-12-10 11:49:17 PM
2018-12-11 5:27:23 PM
petermwilson
Casual Listener
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8 replies
9 likes

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Music stop playing when making an instagram story

I use my Spotify’s music as background for my stories, but since I got an iPhone 7 every time I try to make a story, music stops playing every time I push the record button.

BrunoDR1
Newbie
I use my Spotify’s music as background for my stories, but since I got an iPhone 7 every time I try to make a story, music stops playing every time I push the record button.
2018-12-06 5:58:41 AM
2018-12-11 4:37:44 PM
aymardb
Casual Listener
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9 replies
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Superuser Contribution iOS Alpha & Beta Programs

We are excited to announce we are launching both an Alpha and a Beta program for the Spotify iOS. Please read below for more information on how to get started. We appreciate your help in making the Spotify app the best it can be. What are the Spotify...

Staff
Moderator
We are excited to announce we are launching both an Alpha and a Beta program for the Spotify iOS. Please read below for more information on how to get started. We appreciate your help in m...
2018-12-04 6:41:09 PM
2018-12-11 7:35:59 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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4 replies
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spotify pausing when recording stories

When I had an iPhone 8 plus I used to let spotify songs playing in second plan and when I recorded stories on instagram they kep playing. Now I bought an iPhone XS Max and when I start recording a story on instagram, spotify pauses, so I cant record ...

vicenterodackii
Newbie
When I had an iPhone 8 plus I used to let spotify songs playing in second plan and when I recorded stories on instagram they kep playing. Now I bought an iPhone XS Max and when I start recording a st...
2018-12-04 11:21:10 PM
2018-12-11 5:05:04 AM
landonharris88
Composer
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3 replies
2 likes

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Sleep Timer unresponsive on iPad

PlanPremiumDevice(iPad Pro 2018)Operating SystemIOS My Question or IssueA sleep timer is available for podcasts on my Spotify account, however any time I click on it within the menu nothing happens. There is no response or follow up menu, and no slee...

Spashby
Newbie
Plan Premium Device (iPad Pro 2018) Operating System IOS My Question or Issue A sleep timer is available for podcasts on my Spotify account, however any time I click on it within the m...
2018-12-04 1:10:05 AM
2018-12-11 2:16:59 AM
supergirl558824
Music Fan
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1 replies
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Some local files won’t download

I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tried all of the recommendations listed on this forum...

agrumwald
Music Fan
I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tr...
2018-12-09 1:19:39 PM
2018-12-10 10:29:57 PM
agrumwald
Music Fan
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1 replies
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iphone
local files

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Dumb question please help

I’m in the US. Using free version. I’m new to Spotify but I am following a few friends. I’m on an iPhone 8. My problem is when I view a friend’s public playlist, the songs content varies every time I look at the playlist. I can look at it and it migh...

Newb2018
Newbie
I’m in the US. Using free version. I’m new to Spotify but I am following a few friends. I’m on an iPhone 8. My problem is when I view a friend’s public playlist, the songs content varies every time I...
2018-12-10 3:46:49 PM
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Spotify App needs more storage space AFTER un-downloading songs

PlanFree/PremiumCountryAustriaDeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemiOS 12.0.1 My Question or IssueWhen making multiple songs available offline the storage use naturally goes up. (And by the way, after having that issue for YEARS there STILL is no functiona...

zaps
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Austria Device iPhone 6S Operating System iOS 12.0.1 My Question or Issue When making multiple songs available offline the storage use naturally goe...
2018-12-10 3:38:02 PM
2018-12-10 3:44:50 PM
zaps
Casual Listener
364 Views
1 replies
0 likes

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Deleting songs from a huge playlist

I have 300+ songs. How do I find the one song I want to delete from my playlist? I don’t want to scroll through 300 songs to find the one. My playlist will only get bigger over time. I want to search through a filter and delete the Song. Also, how do...

Tindris
Newbie
I have 300+ songs. How do I find the one song I want to delete from my playlist? I don’t want to scroll through 300 songs to find the one. My playlist will only get bigger over time. &nbs...
2018-12-09 5:02:23 PM
2018-12-10 4:53:17 AM
supergirl558824
Music Fan
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1 replies
1 likes

517 Views
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Problem with syncing onto Iphone

I have been trying to download a song that I have in my local files on my computer. Other posts were saying disable the firewall and other things to try but they didn't work for me. One said to try and reinstalling the app. When I did that the song t...

cereal77
Newbie
I have been trying to download a song that I have in my local files on my computer. Other posts were saying disable the firewall and other things to try but they didn't work for me. One said to...
2018-12-09 10:31:01 PM
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listen to f1f

HelloI'm a premium user on an iPhone 8 (ios 12) in France. Very often, I have a message that appears when listening saying that I listen to f1f and proposing to continue (see image attached) while I do not use any bluetooth device and the sound stops...

fanfan33bis
Newbie
Hello I'm a premium user on an iPhone 8 (ios 12) in France. Very often, I have a message that appears when listening saying that I listen to f1f and proposing to continue (see image attached)...
2018-12-08 5:11:29 PM
2018-12-09 3:49:42 AM
landonharris88
Composer
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1 replies
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Songs unavailable

Hey I have some issues with grayed out songs in specific playlists,like the madden music Monday’s playlist.Some songs are greyed out and I can’t play them,but when I search for this song I can play it regularly...Those are all explicit songs btwPlanP...

FatCheese
Music Fan
Hey I have some issues with grayed out songs in specific playlists,like the madden music Monday’s playlist. Some songs are greyed out and I can’t play them,but when I search for this song I can play...
2018-12-05 3:07:42 PM
2018-12-08 1:17:24 PM
FatCheese
Music Fan
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