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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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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 ...
  • Modulació
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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 ...

  • Newbie
  • 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
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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...

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  • 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...
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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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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...

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  • 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....
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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 ...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
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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...

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  •   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...
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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...

  • 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 ...
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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 ...

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  • 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...
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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

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  •     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
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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...

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  • 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). ...
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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...

  • 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...
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