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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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Superuser Contribution Current song and queued songs not showing in queue list

I have 2 songs in the queue list and one currently playing. The queue works as it should (the queued songs will play in the order queued), but they do not show on this list. The current song does not show in this list either. Has this bug been report...

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  • Casual Listener
  •   I have 2 songs in the queue list and one currently playing. The queue works as it should (the queued songs will play in the order queued), but they do not show on this list. The current song ...
  • jaredjeya
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Queue bug on iPad

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceiPad 2018 32GB Operating SystemiOS 12.1 My Question or IssueI can’t visualize the last song in the queue as you can see in the attached pic. I tried to reinstall Spotify but it doesn’t work. The problem appear only on iPa...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device iPad 2018 32GB  Operating System iOS 12.1   My Question or Issue I can’t visualize the last song in the queue as you can see in the attached pic....
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Distorted sound

PlanPremiumCountry NorwayDeviceiPhone xs MaxOperating SystemiOS 12.1 My Question or Issue The sound is so distorted on my device when i connect to my headset via bluetooth. I even have the quality on download and streaming on extreme and even then th...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Norway Device iPhone xs Max Operating System iOS 12.1   My Question or Issue  The sound is so distorted on my device when i connect to my headset via bl...
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Cannot sort by album in App (iOS, iPhone 7)

In my playlists I can only sort by title, artist, recently added, and user-defined. There is no sorting option by ALBUM. Or do I miss something? In this case I apologize.Device iPhone 7Operating System latest iOS

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  •     In my playlists I can only sort by title, artist, recently added, and user-defined. There is no sorting option by ALBUM. Or do I miss something? In this case I apologize. D...
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Superuser Contribution Chrome Web Player keeps appearing??

PlanPremiumCountryCanada DeviceiPhoneXOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue Sometimes I am listening to music oh my phone, and I get a pop up about Chrome Web Player - I don't know what this is or why this happens. My music stops and start play...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canada    Device iPhoneX Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue   Sometimes I am listening to music oh my phone, and I get a ...
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Repeat stuck on again

when I play my playlist every time I press next song the repeat button is highlighted I turn it off and when the next song comes on it’s on again I am literally listening to the same 10 songs unless I physically choose a song I want to listen to, I’v...

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  • when I play my playlist every time I press next song the repeat button is highlighted I turn it off and when the next song comes on it’s on again I am literally listening to the same 10 songs unless ...
  • Loxer
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Carplay Icon Pixellated

PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceiphone 8Operating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueMorning all, Im using Spotify with my vauxhall crossland x (2018) All of my icons for apple/waze/google maps appear nice and crisp/clear in form. The spotify icon however i...

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  • Plan Premium Country  UK Device iphone 8 Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Morning all, Im using Spotify with my vauxhall crossland x (2018)  All of my icon...
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Loss of connection Spotify connect and ios device

PlanPremium familyCountryDKDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.1 My Question or IssueMy devises, iPhone, ipad ect. loses connention to Spotify Connect while playing music. I have to choose a devise againg in the device list to reconnect to controlle...

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  • Plan Premium family Country DK Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.1   My Question or Issue My devises, iPhone, ipad ect. loses connention to Spotify Connect while playing music. I...
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shuffle button

PlanPremium -Version 8.4.79.933CountryUnited States DeviceiPhone XROperating System12.1 My Question or Issue Is there a way to keep the shuffle button on? When I hit "shuffle play" on a playlist and I get out the car, bluetooth and the playlist pause...

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  • Plan Premium -Version 8.4.79.933 Country United States  Device iPhone XR Operating System 12.1   My Question or Issue  Is there a way to keep the shuffle button on? When...
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Car Stereo - Which works with Spotify best?

Purchased a Kenwood and that was awful - spotify would lock up. I need advice on best stereo to purchase under $200 for son's truck so he can use bt. He wants a double din touch screen. Thinking pioneer? Help. PlanFamilyCountry Deviceiphone xrOperati...

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  • Purchased a Kenwood and that was awful - spotify would lock up.  I need advice on best stereo to purchase under $200 for son's truck so he can use bt.  He wants a double din touch screen.&n...
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Playlist stops

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountry UKDevice(iPhone XOperating System(iOS 10 My Question or Issue When I select a playlist and click on a song (havin...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country  UK Device (iPhone X Operating System (iOS 10...
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adding song to playlist from Daily Mix will disable pause button

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 6s+Operating SystemiOS 12.1Environmentplaying music to my Sonos Play5 stereo pairProblemfrom Daily Mix, when i add a song to a playlist (whether from the ... button or the toaster button when i heart the song), i can...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 6s+ Operating System iOS 12.1 Environment playing music to my Sonos Play5 stereo pair Problem from Daily Mix, when i add a song to a playlist (whethe...
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Search not working

I use Premium in Canada and my search function hardly ever works. I’m so frustrated that I’m ready to switch to something else, which sucks, because other than this issue, I love Spotify. I’m on an iPhone 7plus. Please don’t suggest reinstalling, as ...

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  • I use Premium in Canada and my search function hardly ever works. I’m so frustrated that I’m ready to switch to something else, which sucks, because other than this issue, I love Spotify. I’m on an i...
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Accidentally 'disliking' song from radio removes that song with no way to bring it back

Especially when the radio was created for that song. PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone XOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Accidentally 'disliking' song from radio removes that song with no way to bring it back...

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  • Especially when the radio was created for that song.   Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone X Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Questio...
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Solved!! Playlist plays songs not on playlist even though playlist is very long

I have an issue that has recently started. Playlists are playing songs that do not exist in the playlist. I've had this issue when a playlist is too short, but this playlist is super long. I've also had this happen when the playlist is over (all song...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an issue that has recently started.  Playlists are playing songs that do not exist in the playlist.  I've had this issue when a playlist is too short, but this playlist is super long...
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Superuser Contribution Recently Played doesn't work in Car Play

Hi, on my iPhone 6, when I tip on "Library", I also see the latest/recently played albums, playlists etc.When I launch Spotify via Car Play in my car, I also see the recently played albums/playlists. Nevertheless, everythime when I choose one of them...

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  • Hi,   on my iPhone 6, when I tip on "Library", I also see the latest/recently played albums, playlists etc. When I launch Spotify via Car Play in my car, I also see the recently played albums...
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PLEASE HELP UNPLAYABLE SONG

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceiPhone XS MaxOperating SystemiOS 12.1My Question or IssueThere is a specific song i want to play that shows as unplayable but when i touch it to try and play it i get a pop up that says " SONG NOT DOWNLOADED" "If...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country  United States Device iPhone XS Max Operating System iOS 12.1 My Question or Issue There is a specific song i want to play that shows as unplayable but when i touch...
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How to reorder songs in created playlist?

I want to reorder songs in my playlist that I already created. After update, I cannot find the way to do it without using spotify on PC so I would like to know how to do with iOS devices. Thanks

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  •   I want to reorder songs in my playlist that I already created. After update, I cannot find the way to do it without using spotify on PC so I would like to know how to do with iOS devices. &n...
  • Loxer
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Downloading the app on an Ipod

Ipod 5 runninf 9.3.5 I cant get spotify to download on my old Ipod , which cannot be updated beyond 9.3.5. In the app store it continues to tell me that i need to have IOS 10 downloaded. BUt directly from Spotifys website the IOS i have should bee fi...

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  •   Ipod 5 runninf 9.3.5   I cant get spotify to download on my old Ipod , which cannot be updated beyond 9.3.5. In the app store it continues to tell me that i need to have IOS 10 downloa...
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Superuser Contribution Can't play locally produced songs in my own country?

Hiya, I'm on a Family Premium Plan from the Philippines with the following OS: iOS 12.1 (iPhone 6) I'm having a problem accessing music that is produced in my own country. I can access the Playlist, but on Web Player the tracks are grey-ed out... Web...

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  •   Hiya, I'm on a Family Premium Plan from the Philippines with the following OS: iOS 12.1 (iPhone 6)    I'm having a problem accessing music that is produced in my own country....
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