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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
a week ago
Rastereyes
Casual Listener
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Solved!! I can't get local files to sync/play on my iPhone

PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 11 My Question or Issue I can't get my local files from my desktop to sync/play on my iPhone. I've added them to Spotify on my desktop, created a playlist and put them in and marked this playlist...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 11 My Question or Issue I can't get my local files from my desktop to sync/play on my iPhone. I've added them...
2018-08-08 6:41:48 PM
2018-08-09 6:12:39 PM
Billy-J
Spotify Star
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4 replies
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Solved!! Queue doesn’t show Now Playing or Next In Queue

Running the iPhone app (ver 8.4.35.213) on iOS11 and am having issues seeing songs in my queue. When I use the queue I can’t see what is Now Playing and if I add songs to the queue, they don’t appear either. I have reset the app by deleting and reins...

Andy86
Casual Listener
Running the iPhone app (ver 8.4.35.213) on iOS11 and am having issues seeing songs in my queue. When I use the queue I can’t see what is Now Playing and if I add songs to the queue, they don’t appear...
2018-01-22 2:20:01 AM
2018-08-09 2:34:43 PM
lorenzofanchi
Newbie
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7 replies
3 likes

8460 Views
7 replies
3 likes

[Mobile] Playlist Folder Visibility

Plan: PremiumDevice: iPhone 8+ and Windows PCOperating System: iOS 11.3 and Windows 10 Some BackgroundI've created a massive folder on my computer, but when I go to my phone, all of the playlists are *poof* gone. Even when I try to add songs to vario...

JamesJr
Newbie
Plan: Premium Device: iPhone 8+ and Windows PC Operating System: iOS 11.3 and Windows 10 Some Background I've created a massive folder on my computer, but when I go to my phone,...
2018-08-07 8:27:48 PM
2018-08-09 9:47:36 AM
user-removed
Not applicable
661 Views
1 replies
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661 Views
1 replies
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UI bug

PlanPremiumCountryAu DeviceiPhone XOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueUI Bugged most of the time

Paligu
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Au Device iPhone X Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue UI Bugged most of the time
2018-08-09 7:09:53 AM
2018-08-09 7:22:14 AM
user-removed
Not applicable
372 Views
1 replies
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iPhone 6 to car (CMax) bluetooth connection SKIPS - also USB connex does not work - Help??

iPhone 6 iOS 11.4.1 Spotify Free version2015 Ford C-Max iPhone connection does not work in two ways:1) When I plug in to USB connection, car system tells me that there are no readable files2) When I connect through bluetooth, connection stops and sta...

mwHUM2008
Casual Listener
iPhone 6 iOS 11.4.1 Spotify Free version 2015 Ford C-Max iPhone connection does not work in two ways: 1) When I plug in to USB connection, car system tells me...
2018-08-07 10:55:40 PM
2018-08-09 1:15:18 AM
mwHUM2008
Casual Listener
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bluetooth
C-Max

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Superuser Contribution Can't type Korean correctly in the search bar from the latest iOS 11.4.1 app

This is very frustrating that the issue has been noticed a while ago and has not fixed yet! Please note it's the latest version of iOS app.

-57c3t6s_6ter
Regular
This is very frustrating that the issue has been noticed a while ago and has not fixed yet! Please note it's the latest version of iOS app.
2018-07-17 4:52:25 PM
2018-08-08 3:54:22 PM
Chris
Spotify
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15 replies
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bug
iOS
Korean search

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[Chromecast] Not all devices listed in device list

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceiPhone 8, iPhone 5 and different iPadsOperating SystemiOS 11.4Spotify App Version8.4.62.490Chromecast Audio Firmware Version1.30.111140 My Question or IssueI have 3 Chromecast compatible devices spread over my house. T...

andinho007
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 8, iPhone 5 and different iPads Operating System iOS 11.4 Spotify App Version 8.4.62.490 Chromecast Audio Firmware Version 1.30.111140 &nb...
2018-07-21 1:56:04 PM
2018-08-08 1:58:42 PM
AussieRo
Roadie
2193 Views
11 replies
1 likes

2193 Views
11 replies
1 likes

Leaving beacause...

PlanTrial DeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemiOS 11.4.1 Searched for "playlist position" showed 546 results, that should give you an idea of the 50 kudos a year. I have 5 playlists, each varying from 300-500 songs, if i want to go back a few songs in a p...

Sikfarafrik
Newbie
Plan Trial Device iPhone 6S Operating System iOS 11.4.1 Searched for "playlist position" showed 546 results, that should give you an idea of the 50 kudos a year. I have 5 playli...
2018-08-06 10:39:29 PM
2018-08-08 12:54:24 PM
AussieRo
Roadie
584 Views
2 replies
1 likes

584 Views
2 replies
1 likes

Certain Song Won't Play on One Device

I'm a longtime premium user. I have run across a song that will not play on my iPhone. I have tried to download it, but it will not download successfully, either. The song plays correctly from another IOS device and from desktop. When tapped to play ...

abingdon
Casual Listener
I'm a longtime premium user. I have run across a song that will not play on my iPhone. I have tried to download it, but it will not download successfully, either. The song plays correctly fro...
2018-08-07 9:24:15 PM
2018-08-08 7:21:08 AM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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3 replies
0 likes

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Solved!! Radio station update

PlanPremiumCountry AustraliaDeviceiPod Touch, iPad Mini, DesktopOperating SystemiOS11, iOS9, Windows 10 My Question or Issue I was wondering if anyone can help explain how radio stations are supposed to work. At the moment I have created a couple of ...

6_by9cxb-wx24
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPod Touch, iPad Mini, Desktop Operating System iOS11, iOS9, Windows 10 My Question or Issue I was wondering if anyone can...
2018-08-08 2:58:45 AM
2018-08-08 6:45:17 AM
6_by9cxb-wx24
Casual Listener
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3848 Views
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Like on PC, can I add songs to my playlists from other sources?

Plan: PremiumCountry: UK Device: iPhone 5sOperating System: iOS 11.4.1 My Question or Issue: As the title states, on PC you can add songs from your computers files and add them to playlists. This is really helpful because Spotify doesn't have ALL the...

paperligers
Casual Listener
Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: iPhone 5s Operating System: iOS 11.4.1 My Question or Issue: As the title states, on PC you can add songs from your computers...
2018-08-07 3:44:36 PM
2018-08-08 4:13:33 AM
JulianA_Bogota
Roadie
576 Views
1 replies
0 likes

576 Views
1 replies
0 likes

[iOS] About Artist social media bug

When looking at the about artist tab, if you do not swipe all the way back it duplicates the social media links. PlanPremiumCountryMinnesota, USA DeviceiPhone XOperating System iOS 12 public beta 2My Question or Issue When looking at the about artist...

nickk808
Newbie
When looking at the about artist tab, if you do not swipe all the way back it duplicates the social media links. Plan Premium Country Minnesota, USA Device iPhone X Opera...
2018-08-06 9:43:47 PM
2018-08-07 9:55:33 AM
Loxer
Community Legend
665 Views
1 replies
2 likes
About Page
iOS

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Spotify playing on someone else's device? (Spotify can be hacked?)

Today my account wanted to play on someone else's computer, and when I switched back to this computer it then started playing their music. After stumbling around I logged out of everywhere, and now it's completely happy again.So, presumably my FB log...

kresty
Regular
Today my account wanted to play on someone else's computer, and when I switched back to this computer it then started playing their music. After stumbling around I logged out of everywhere, and...
2018-07-30 11:08:56 PM
2018-08-06 6:25:30 PM
kresty
Regular
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3 replies
0 likes

1064 Views
3 replies
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spotify on apple x music stops playing with ANY notification.. so annoying

i am on latest spotify version latest ios version and the music on spotify just stops when any notification comes through to my phone. SOOOO annoying

Mzwanted
Casual Listener
i am on latest spotify version latest ios version and the music on spotify just stops when any notification comes through to my phone. SOOOO annoying
2018-08-06 6:08:38 AM
2018-08-06 6:41:05 AM
Mzwanted
Casual Listener
654 Views
2 replies
0 likes

654 Views
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Listening Off Downloaded Playlist Still Using Data

PlanPremiumCountry CanadaDeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemiOS 11.4.1 My Question or IssueI have a playlist that I downloaded to make available offline, but when I do, the icon that comes up next to the songs is a solid green circle and the playlist doe...

13rigeljr
Regular
Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 6S Operating System iOS 11.4.1 My Question or Issue I have a playlist that I downloaded to make available offline, but when I do, the ic...
2018-08-06 4:31:10 AM
2018-08-06 5:17:36 AM
Billy-J
Spotify Star
322 Views
1 replies
0 likes

322 Views
1 replies
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iPhone X to boom box how do I stream?

Just got an iPhone X. No jack.....is there a way to stream spotify from my phone through my old school portable radio? Is there an Apple plug to radio jack available?

jeffc2
Newbie
Just got an iPhone X. No jack.....is there a way to stream spotify from my phone through my old school portable radio? Is there an Apple plug to radio jack available?
2018-08-05 9:47:26 PM
2018-08-06 3:47:08 AM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
600 Views
2 replies
0 likes

600 Views
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BUG: Spotify iPhone app fails to control Chromecast with "don't like" songs

Plan: PremiumCountry: UK Device: iPhone 7 Plus My Question or IssueI use the Spotify iPhone app with Chromecast Audio. Somewhat regularly Spotify gets the Chromecast Audio into a state where it cannot control it and is also hard to reconnect. I notic...

mattled
Music Fan
Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: iPhone 7 Plus My Question or Issue I use the Spotify iPhone app with Chromecast Audio. Somewhat regularly Spotify gets the Chromecast Audio into ...
2018-08-05 12:56:45 PM
2018-08-05 2:31:32 PM
mattled
Music Fan
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2 replies
0 likes

921 Views
2 replies
0 likes

Discover weekly: Keeps playing "don't like" songs

Plan: PremiumCountry: UK Device: iPhone 7 Plus My Question or IssueI used the feature of Discover Weekly to indicate that "I don't like this song". The Spotify app promises afterwards "We won't play songs like this in Discover Weekly.", and when look...

mattled
Music Fan
Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: iPhone 7 Plus My Question or Issue I used the feature of Discover Weekly to indicate that "I don't like this song". The Spotify app promises afte...
2018-08-05 12:45:45 PM
2018-08-05 2:25:29 PM
mattled
Music Fan
1027 Views
1 replies
1 likes

1027 Views
1 replies
1 likes

[Amazon Echo] device keep disappearing from my list and come back after a while

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceiphone 7Operating SystemiOS 11 My Question or IssueMy echo dot keep disappearing from the device list in Spotify and come back after around 30 seconds. The time that the device is gone is not always the same. I checked the ...

KaKaMonster
Newbie
Plan Premium Country US Device iphone 7 Operating System iOS 11 My Question or Issue My echo dot keep disappearing from the device list in Spotify and come back after around 30...
2018-07-31 11:32:17 AM
2018-08-05 9:48:20 AM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
7157 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Amazon
Echo
Echo Dot
Sound device

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every time an ad is supposed to play everything freezes

PlanFreeCountry AmericaDeviceiPhone 7Operating Systemlatest update My Question or Issue every time i opt to listen to an ad for 30 minuets of music without ads, everything freezes. i’ve tried deleting and reinstalling, i’ve tired cleaning the app, an...

lizzy09123
Newbie
Plan Free Country America Device iPhone 7 Operating System latest update My Question or Issue every time i opt to listen to an ad for 30 minuets of music without ad...
2018-08-04 7:43:48 PM
2018-08-04 8:50:38 PM
Loxer
Community Legend
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1 replies
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bugs

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