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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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Superuser Contribution Denon AVR stereo sound

Hi,For months I have listened to Spotify via iOS connecting to my Denon AVR surround sound. It has played beautifully out of 7.1 speakers. It no longer does. After investigating settings, disconnecting, reinstalling Spotify I cannot get it to come ou...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, For months I have listened to Spotify via iOS connecting to my Denon AVR surround sound. It has played beautifully out of 7.1 speakers.   It no longer does. After investigating settings, ...
  • selladorr
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution My volume keeps going up. Uninstall/reinstall doesn’t work.

I pay a lot of money for this app. Please don’t direct me to fifty threads where countless numbers of people are asking the same question. Consumers should not be responsible for figuring out how to fix your service. You should pay qualified technici...

  • Casual Listener
  • I pay a lot of money for this app. Please don’t direct me to fifty threads where countless numbers of people are asking the same question. Consumers should not be responsible for figuring out how to ...
  • AlgorithmH8R87
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution iOS crashing on startup, midway through first song

Currently using iOS v8.9.38.455. The app crashes midway through the first song upon startup. Restarting the app then replays the "crashed" song from the beginning. The behavior occurs maybe 70% of the time, and occurs on my favorite (and largest) pla...

  • Casual Listener
  • Currently using iOS v8.9.38.455. The app crashes midway through the first song upon startup. Restarting the app then replays the "crashed" song from the beginning. The behavior occurs maybe 70% of ...
  • bjpcjp
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution “Couldn’t open link” message

Getting this error anytime someone shares a song link with me via the iOS messages app. Worked fine yesterday. PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Getting this error anytime someone shares a song link with me via the iOS messages app. Worked fine yesterday.  Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Mac...
  • Susan_GP
  • Moderator
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Save position in different playlists

Hi! Is it possible to save multiple playlist positions? For example: If I listen to a playlist A and switch to a playlist B. Is it possible to save the position within playlist A? Because if I switch back from B to A, I'll always have to search for m...

  • Newbie
  • Hi!   Is it possible to save multiple playlist positions? For example: If I listen to a playlist A and switch to a playlist B. Is it possible to save the position within playlist A? Because ...
  • okxoliverkoenig
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Re: Ongoing performance issues on iOS devices

Using a Pioneer DEH-S410BT aftermarket radio with microphone using firmware 8.27 released 17/01/2022 (latest as of 12/02/2024 @ 23:50 GMT) in a Vauxhall/Opel Agila S-AC 2011 (Suzuki K10B engine) with connections supplied by connects2 to iso and steer...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Using a Pioneer DEH-S410BT aftermarket radio with microphone using firmware 8.27 released 17/01/2022 (latest as of 12/02/2024 @ 23:50 GMT) in a Vauxhall/Opel Agila S-AC 2011 (Suzuki K10B engine) with...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Option to disable distracting popups

Account(Premium, Germany)Device(iPhone 12 Mini)Operating System(iOS 16.0) My Question or IssueSince a few weeks I am from time to time get popups inside the iOS app (see enclosed screenshots) which distract my flow in usage (e.g. while scrolling thro...

  • Casual Listener
  • Account (Premium, Germany) Device (iPhone 12 Mini) Operating System (iOS 16.0)   My Question or Issue Since a few weeks I am from time to time get popups inside the iOS app (see enc...
  • ConnRed
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Superuser Contribution Jam not working

I can't join a jam but others can join my jam. And yes, I have logged out and logged back in. I've also uninstalled and reinstalled the app. And I don't use an add blocker. And it doesn't work on other devices either. And nothing helped

  • Casual Listener
  • I can't join a jam but others can join my jam. And yes, I have logged out and logged back in. I've also uninstalled and reinstalled the app. And I don't use an add blocker. And it doesn't work on oth...
  • Novy
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Superuser Contribution IOS playing bug

PlanPremium duoCountryUSADeviceIPhone 13Operating SystemIOS 17.4.1 My Question or IssueWhen I swipe the app up, when I go back into the app no sound plays and the numbers to show duration of the song are just lines but I can press all the buttons and...

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  • Plan Premium duo Country USA Device IPhone 13 Operating System IOS 17.4.1   My Question or Issue When I swipe the app up, when I go back into the app no sound plays and the numbers to ...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Lyrics moved to bottom on iphone app

Plan: PremiumCountry: USDevice: iPhone 14Operating System: iOS 17.4.1 My Question or Issue: The lyrics have moved to the bottom of the page under about the artist and live events near me. How can I move it back? I look at the lyrics a lot and want it...

  • Visitor
  • Plan: Premium Country: US Device: iPhone 14 Operating System: iOS 17.4.1   My Question or Issue: The lyrics have moved to the bottom of the page under about the artist and live events ...
  • Mitre226644
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Superuser Contribution PlayStation app forcing log in every time and not being able to find the PS

PlayStation app forcing log in every time and no longer able to find the PS on mobile app to pair. I’ve updated and redownloaded apps on both devices. Still having same problem.

  • Casual Listener
  • PlayStation app forcing log in every time and no longer able to find the PS on mobile app to pair. I’ve updated and redownloaded apps on both devices. Still having same problem.
  • noelmartin
  • Casual Listener
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Why do I keep seeing U2's new release on my homepage?

I do not like U2.So why is their new release always displayed on my homepage/feed, every day for the last few days? No other new release is being featured there - only U2's!This is terrible. Why on earth is Spotfiy pushing something on my own feed th...

  • Roadie
  • I do not like U2. So why is their new release always displayed on my homepage/feed, every day for the last few days? No other new release is being featured there - only U2's! This is terrible. Wh...
  • patrick521
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Can't like songs

I am having an issue where I can’t like songs. I have an iPhone 15 and honestly didn’t realize I can’t like songs until my friends told me about it. I am on a student plan I’m not sure if that makes a difference? But please let me know. I alrdy tried...

  • Visitor
  • I am having an issue where I can’t like songs. I have an iPhone 15 and honestly didn’t realize I can’t like songs until my friends told me about it. I am on a student plan I’m not sure if that makes ...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution Re: Music plays by itself after bluetooth disconnected

Hi all, I just had the same issue. I am on an iPhone 11 running 16.4.1. Spotify version 8.8.27.448. Spotify was “closed” and not open as a page in the background. I had a FaceTime audio call using my AirPods and when the call ended and I put the AirP...

  • Visitor
  • Hi all,   I just had the same issue. I am on an iPhone 11 running 16.4.1. Spotify version 8.8.27.448.   Spotify was “closed” and not open as a page in the background. I had a FaceT...
  • MartinT
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Superuser Contribution How do I save my songs to files? (I am using IPad)

How do I find the tools button?I tried searching on the internet, but all it said was to go to tools!But where is the TOOLS?!I mean, it does tell me where it is supposed to be, but I can’t find it! I searched everywhere on Spotify!

  • Visitor
  • How do I find the tools button? I tried searching on the internet, but all it said was to go to tools! But where is the TOOLS?! I mean, it does tell me where it is supposed to be, but I can’t find...
  • Kiril
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Superuser Contribution Bug with iOS Sonoma

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceIMacOperating SystemiOS sonoma 14.4.1 My Question or IssueHi, I'd upgraded my iOS with Sonoma 14.4.1. When spotify app runs when I work, it generate new bugs and finaly reboot my mac. It has done several times. It only h...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country France Device IMac Operating System iOS sonoma 14.4.1   My Question or Issue Hi, I'd upgraded my iOS with Sonoma 14.4.1. When spotify app runs when I work, it gene...
  • 2The_metal
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution (iPhone) Added songs not showing up in playlists

I had to delete some songs from my playlist a while ago, and now that I’m trying to re-add them, they don’t show up, but it says they’re already in the playlist. I’ve tried updating, logging out and back in, as well as deleting and reinstalling the a...

  • Casual Listener
  • I had to delete some songs from my playlist a while ago, and now that I’m trying to re-add them, they don’t show up, but it says they’re already in the playlist. I’ve tried updating, logging out and ...
  • sand_eater
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Courses button always glowing on Home screen

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 13 MiniOperating SystemiOS 17.4.1 My Question or IssueThe courses tab on the home screen has been glowing ever since the feature was made available for iOS. I would have thought it'd be gone by now seeing as it was ro...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 13 Mini Operating System iOS 17.4.1   My Question or Issue The courses tab on the home screen has been glowing ever since the feature was made ava...
  • Susan_GP
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Two cancelled podcasts stay in my library and I have no way to remove them

Two podcasts, those being The Cool Videos Podcast and TheRussianBadger but on Spotify, were deleted. However, they stay as the standard grey microphone backround and I cannot interact with them in any way. When I click on them, it says "Something wen...

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  • Two podcasts, those being The Cool Videos Podcast and TheRussianBadger but on Spotify, were deleted. However, they stay as the standard grey microphone backround and I cannot interact with them in an...
  • AlejaR
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