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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 [iOS] Spotify refuses to play albums

I’m using an iPhone 12 mini with iOS 17.3.1 and the latest version of Spotify. Any time I try to play an album on Spotify and have to pause Spotify and switch to a different app and then back to Spotify, it refuses to remember the album and song I wa...

  • Regular
  • I’m using an iPhone 12 mini with iOS 17.3.1 and the latest version of Spotify.   Any time I try to play an album on Spotify and have to pause Spotify and switch to a different app and then bac...
  • MihailY
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No Audio, and track pauses after 2 seconds with BT headset

I have had this issue in the past when BT headset was connected to two devices. This time the headset is connected to the iphone only. Also no audio is heard during the two seconds of playtime. When I turn off BT everything is normal.

  • Music Fan
  • I have had this issue in the past when BT headset was connected to two devices. This time the headset is connected to the iphone only. Also no audio is heard during the two seconds of playtime. When ...
  • ryan1969
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Superuser Contribution Recently switched back to free subscription, and now no songs play

Cannot play any songs/playlists. I can only see podcast episodes on the "what's new" tab on my account icon (top left corner on app).

  • Visitor
  • Cannot play any songs/playlists. I can only see podcast episodes on the "what's new" tab on my account icon (top left corner on app).
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution Queue swipe makes the song play instantly iOS

Whenever I add a song to the queue it’s starts playing instantly, even if I already have other songs in the queue. I can’t build up a queue because it’s keeps playing instantly. I haven’t had this issue on desktop, just on iOS. It only works when I u...

  • Visitor
  • Whenever I add a song to the queue it’s starts playing instantly, even if I already have other songs in the queue. I can’t build up a queue because it’s keeps playing instantly. I haven’t had this is...
  • Yordan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution iOS dark mode widget colour

DeviceiPhone Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueCould we please get the option to have a coloured widget instead of having the solid black colour only with dark mode on iOS? The coloured option is so much nicer.

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  • Device iPhone  Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue Could we please get the option to have a coloured widget instead of having the solid black colour only with dark mode on ...
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution cannot pin any new playlists or artists (premium user)

I've not been able to pin any new artists or playlists. I have spotify premium and only 3 things pinned. Idk why I can't pin any new ones. Like the button is straight up not there.

  • Visitor
  • I've not been able to pin any new artists or playlists. I have spotify premium and only 3 things pinned. Idk why I can't pin any new ones. Like the button is straight up not there.
  • Ivelina
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Solved!! Local files are cut short when transferring them to IOS/mobile from Windows

When downloading mp3s from my computer to my phone to play as local files, I had the issue that some of the tracks were cut short (e.g. from 11 minutes to just 5:20). I tried using the download feature on the playlist, and I tried using Google drive ...

  • Casual Listener
  • When downloading mp3s from my computer to my phone to play as local files, I had the issue that some of the tracks were cut short (e.g. from 11 minutes to just 5:20). I tried using the download featu...
  • MysteriousMango1
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Superuser Contribution Remove tappable area below now playing bar in app (iOS)

Not sure if this is considered a bug but it’s definitely not a feature. I’m not sure how I manage to nail the location 50% of the time, but when tapping on the now playing bar after scrolling through a playlist in the iOS app, sometimes I’ll hit the ...

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  • Not sure if this is considered a bug but it’s definitely not a feature. I’m not sure how I manage to nail the location 50% of the time, but when tapping on the now playing bar after scrolling through...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution 도와주세요

전 이미 프리미엄이용자입니다 노래를 잘듣다가 갑자기 요금제가입뜨면서 재생이되지않습니다.홈페이지 와서 로그인하니까 여전히 프리미엄 이용자라뜨고 앱재삭제후 다시깔아도 이상태네요.PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or I...

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  • 전 이미 프리미엄이용자입니다 노래를 잘듣다가 갑자기 요금제가입뜨면서 재생이되지않습니다. 홈페이지 와서 로그인하니까 여전히 프리미엄 이용자라뜨고 앱재삭제후 다시깔아도 이상태네요. Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) ...
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Superuser Contribution Is it possible to stop Spotify from recommending stuff

Hello there My app is very much littered with recommendations, but Spotify doesn't really get me, so I would really like to turn these recommendations off. Is it possible? Best regards Thomas

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  • Hello there   My app is very much littered with recommendations, but Spotify doesn't really get me, so I would really like to turn these recommendations off. Is it possible?   Best rega...
  • Eni
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Info tiles (lyrics, credits, merch, etc.) not showing correctly

PlanPremiumCountryArmenia DeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 17.4 My Question or IssueI will attach a screenshot of the issue, but basically the tiles shown under songs are showing in a completely random order for me. As I know Lyrics should be the f...

  • Newbie
  •  Plan Premium Country Armenia  Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 17.4   My Question or Issue I will attach a screenshot of the issue, but basically the tiles shown under ...
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution Problemi di rotazione schermo su iPhone 15

Posseggo un iPhone 15 ma quando apro Spotify non ruota lo schermo… Con tutte le altre applicazioni ruota normalmente ma con Spotify no. Posseggo anche un iPad dove invece ruota regolarmente.

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  • Posseggo un iPhone 15 ma quando apro Spotify non ruota lo schermo… Con tutte le altre applicazioni ruota normalmente ma con Spotify no. Posseggo anche un iPad dove invece ruota regolarmente.
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Error in playing music

So I’m on free Spotify plan and these buttons saying “you have unlocked premium features, buy it to unlock” or something along the line. I wouldn’t have a problem about this but it’s the fact that it completely took away my ability to actually listen...

  • Visitor
  • So I’m on free Spotify plan and these buttons saying “you have unlocked premium features, buy it to unlock” or something along the line. I wouldn’t have a problem about this but it’s the fact that it...
  • Eni
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Solved!! Reproducible bug - track skippin

Plan premiumFree/PremiumCountrysweden Device(iPhone Se 2Operating SystemIos latest My Question or Issuewhen pressing next track the app breaks and loops and audio cuts in and out with no way to stop it until the loop ends after some time. I have a vi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan premium Free/Premium Country sweden   Device (iPhone Se 2 Operating System Ios latest   My Question or Issue when pressing next track the app breaks and loops and audio cuts...
  • Noah
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Superuser Contribution Podcast skips to next one randomly on iPhone

I often listen to podcasts, and at least on a weekly basis i have a podcast that will just skip ahead. Today it occurred and I had my AirPod in one ear and my phone was just laying on the counter. Nothing should have prompted the podcast to jump. I w...

  • Visitor
  • I often listen to podcasts, and at least on a weekly basis i have a podcast that will just skip ahead. Today it occurred and I had my AirPod in one ear and my phone was just laying on the counter. No...
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Missing song

Track SUGAR - maroon 5 supposed in my playlist .. Suddenly disappear .. Then I search again .. Wanted to add back to my playlists .. Sadly ... No more this track in Spotify .. How come ??? Does label take it out ?Also .. Till now .. I still can searc...

  • Newbie
  • Track SUGAR - maroon 5 supposed in my playlist .. Suddenly disappear .. Then I search again .. Wanted to add back to my playlists .. Sadly ... No more this track in Spotify .. How come ??? Does label...
  • Noah
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Superuser Contribution Turning shuffle off goes back to the top of the playlist

When I select shuffle and then I want toturn shuffle off when I am at an artist in my list I want to continue listening to, playback starts back at the top of the playlist. Is this a bug? It used to function fine and pick up at the next song in the l...

  • Visitor
  • When I select shuffle and then I want to turn shuffle off when I am at an artist in my list I want to continue listening to, playback starts back at the top of the playlist. Is this a bug? It used t...
  • OscarDC
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Login after Logout not possible anymore

PlanPremium FamilyCountryGermanyDeviceiPadOperating SystemiOS 10.3.4 My Question or IssueUntil now we had one account that we shared within the family. Among other things, my iPhone and my son's old iPad were registered. Yesterday I converted the Pre...

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Premium Family Country Germany Device iPad Operating System iOS 10.3.4   My Question or Issue Until now we had one account that we shared within the family. Among other th...
  • Noah
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Superuser Contribution A few of my Spotify local files won't sync to my phone :(

I have lots of local files on my Spotify desktop and my phone. By adding them to playlists and downloading, I can listen both on my iPhone and Mac desktop. However, there are a few songs that it won't work for. I don't know why!

  • Gig Goer
  • I have lots of local files on my Spotify desktop and my phone. By adding them to playlists and downloading, I can listen both on my iPhone and Mac desktop. However, there are a few songs that it won'...
  • Vasil
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