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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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"wont play current song"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdonDeviceIphone 6seOperating SystemiOS12.1My Question or IssueBeen having on going issue with spotify not playing music. I am a premium member on a student account and since having gone premium over half of the music on m...

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  • PlanPremium Country United Kingdon Device Iphone 6se Operating System iOS12.1 My Question or Issue Been having on going issue with spotify not playing music. I am a premium member on a studen...
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Superuser Contribution I can’t share music on instagram stories

Plan:PremiumCountry ItalyDevice:iPhone 6sOperating System:iOS 10 My Question or Issue:Hi! When I share a song to my Instagram Story, Instagram prompts me to login. I log in using Facebook credentials and it does not post the song to my story. Replica...

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  •   Plan: Premium Country  Italy Device: iPhone 6s Operating System: iOS 10   My Question or Issue: Hi! When I share a song to my Instagram Story, Instagram prompts me to...
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Superuser Contribution Constant Skipping and backtracking as well as voice control access

I have a Premium plan and my app has been going crazy lately. I have an iPhone X running on iOS 12.0.1. I’ve seen similar posts and tried changing headphones, reinstalling the app and restarting my device and NOTHING has worked. This makes it impossi...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a Premium plan and my app has been going crazy lately. I have an iPhone X running on iOS 12.0.1. I’ve seen similar posts and tried changing headphones, reinstalling the app and restarting my d...
  • Guido
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Solved!! Add entire album to playlist.

Can we bring back the option to add an entire album to a playlist whiteout having to go through and add every song individually? We had this before and I used it regularly and loved it. But in recent updates it got removed and I want it back.

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  • Can we bring back the option to add an entire album to a playlist whiteout having to go through and add every song individually? We had this before and I used it regularly and loved it. But in recent...
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Solved!! Browse and Radio tabs gone.

Hey there, I am a premium spotify user. Today my browse and radio tabs have vanished and are no were to be seen lol. But yea on a serous note, I need help bringing these back. Is this a bug? Is spotify aware of this issue? Oh and by the way I have an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey there,   I am a premium spotify user. Today my browse and radio tabs have vanished and are no were to be seen lol. But yea on a serous note, I need help bringing these back. Is this a bug?...
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Lyric Genius Showing Explicit Lyrics even on "Clean" Songs

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 6/6sOperating SystemiOS 12.x My Question or IssueOn iPhone, when I play a "clean" version of a song, the lyric genius function shows the explicit lyrics of the track. For example, on Kendrick Lamar's Humble, my son ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA  Device iPhone 6/6s Operating System iOS 12.x   My Question or Issue On iPhone, when I play a "clean" version of a song, the lyric genius function shows t...
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Equalizer latest Update

Hi Why is equalizer not working in the new iOS version everything up to date? Its frozen. Even after reinstallation.then maybe shortcuts could be useful because youre listening to different headphones or speakers or in the car on a day.

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  • Hi 😉 Why is equalizer not working in the new iOS version everything up to date? Its frozen. Even after reinstallation. then maybe shortcuts could be useful because youre listening to different hea...
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My Favorites are gone!

PlanPremiumCountryDominican Rep.Device(iPhone X)Operating System(iOS 12) My Question or IssueI can not see my favorites songs in my library.

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  •   Plan Premium Country Dominican Rep. Device (iPhone X) Operating System (iOS 12)   My Question or Issue I can not see my favorites songs in my library.
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Spotify Connect & Last played music

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceiPhone Xs Max and MacBook ProMy Question or IssueHi there, As of this afternoon I am unable to both see my last played artists as other people’s last played artists. I’ve installed the update that came out this ...

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  • Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device iPhone Xs Max and MacBook Pro My Question or Issue Hi there,   As of this afternoon I am unable to both see my last played artists as other p...
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When is Spotify for iWatch coming?

I've searched and can only find the below topic, where they've marked it as "not right now", with zero explanation as to why? https://community.spotify.com/t5/Live-Ideas/Partnerships-Spotify-on-Apple-Watch/idi-p/914915 It's crazy, everyone is asking ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've searched and can only find the below topic, where they've marked it as "not right now", with zero explanation as to why?   https://community.spotify.com/t5/Live-Ideas/Partnershi...
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Solved!! Have premium don't have Spotify radio

PlanPremiumCountry ukDeviceIPhone 8Operating System(iOS10My Question or Issue My app recently updated and now I no longer have radio as an option at the bottom ribbon , however my account subscription is premium. Help?

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  •   Plan Premium Country  uk Device IPhone 8 Operating System (iOS10 My Question or Issue  My app recently updated and now I no longer have radio as an option at the bottom rib...
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Solved!! iOS Radio Disappeared

I have a Premium plan. Today when I opened Spotify on my iPhone, the Radio button was gone (as was Browse). How do I get them back?

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  •   I have a Premium plan. Today when I opened Spotify on my iPhone, the Radio button was gone (as was Browse). How do I get them back?
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Varying Artist Page Layouts

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueHas anyone else experienced where some artist pages that you follow only show one album or a few songs, rather than the typical artist page with popular songs, albums, pla...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Has anyone else experienced where some artist pages that you follow only show one album ...
  • MattSuda
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How can i move playlists

So I've had Spotify for over a year now and i have quite a lot of playlists and i've never seen an opirtunity to move the playlist and rearrange the order they are shown in the list. I'm not talking about the songs in the playlist I mean the list whi...

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  • So I've had Spotify for over a year now and i have quite a lot of playlists and i've never seen an opirtunity to move the playlist and rearrange the order they are shown in the list.   I'm not...
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Can’t turn shuffling off for ‘Discover Weekly’ playlist

PlanPremiumCountryHong Kong Operating SystemIos 12 My Question or Issue Can’t turn off shuffling in my discovery weekly playlist. The shuffling button is gone and Is replaced by the like (heart) button. Is there any way where I can turn shuffling off...

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  • Plan Premium Country Hong Kong  Operating System Ios 12   My Question or Issue  Can’t turn off shuffling in my discovery weekly playlist. The shuffling button is gone and Is re...
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Certain songs are not available on mobile version

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12My Question or IssueSome songs are only available on the desktop version and cannot be played on my iPhone and the web version. It used to sync but not anymore. I tried to delete the mobile ap...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12 My Question or Issue Some songs are only available on the desktop version and cannot be played on my iPhone and the web...
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Apple CarPlay connection problems

PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceiPhone seOperating System My Question or Issue I have CarPlay in my Volvo purchased new in August 2018. I have had problems using Spotify in CarPlay since new-sometimes I get a blank screen and other times a message that th...

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  • Plan Premium Country  UK Device iPhone se Operating System   My Question or Issue  I have CarPlay in my Volvo purchased new in August 2018. I have had problems using Spotify i...
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Radio Function on Premium

My Question or IssueThe last several months or so I have been using the radio function that was available with my plan. As of recent now for some reason I do not. I thought it might just be an issue with the app so I have tried to use the web player ...

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  •   My Question or Issue The last several months or so I have been using the radio function that was available with my plan. As of recent now for some reason I do not. I thought i...
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What is the latest Version of Spotify APP on iOS ?

Hi Guys, Can someone please confirm what is the latest Version on the Spoitify APP on iOS ? Just wanted to confirm if I am on the latest Version of Spotify on my iOS devices ? Thanks in Advance !

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  • Hi Guys,   Can someone please confirm what is the latest Version on the Spoitify APP on iOS ? Just wanted to confirm if I am on the latest Version of Spotify on my iOS devices ?   Thank...
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Spotify will not open on a Ipad 4

I am having trouble opening spotify on my ipad 4 . I have deleted the app and restarted int multiply times . Anyone have any advice?PlanPremiumCountry New ZealandDeviceIpad 4Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • I  am having trouble opening spotify  on my ipad 4 . I have deleted the app and restarted int multiply times . Anyone have any advice? Plan Premium Country  New Zealand Device Ip...
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