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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
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2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
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sapmi
Music Fan
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Still No Podcast on iPad

I am surprised that you still cannot play podcasts from the Spotify app on an iPad. I know some people will say open it on an iPhone and play it on your iPad, but that only works if you have an iPhone. Not to mention that if I can play podcasts in Sp...

equirin1
Newbie
I am surprised that you still cannot play podcasts from the Spotify app on an iPad. I know some people will say open it on an iPhone and play it on your iPad, but that only works if you have an iPhon...
2018-05-01 8:09:27 PM
2018-05-02 10:51:20 PM
iamkeebler
Newbie
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Podcasts arn't being updated on Spotify with the same frequency as Apple

I'm a new user and want to use Spotify for all my listening but can't with this issue. Two of my regular podcasts - "The Daily" and "Up Next" aren't being updated the day that new episodes are being release. I can go to Apple podcasts and see that th...

tbonesmith
Newbie
I'm a new user and want to use Spotify for all my listening but can't with this issue. Two of my regular podcasts - "The Daily" and "Up Next" aren't being updated the day that new episodes are ...
2018-05-02 8:38:43 PM
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Hello, My Spotify will not let me search/download new songs. I am a premium member.

Hello, My Spotify will not let me search/download new songs. I am a premium member. This has been going on for about 2 weeks now. When I go to search for a new song it says “An error occurred” and “Try again”. It only seems to work when I’m using mob...

torilokz
Newbie
Hello, My Spotify will not let me search/download new songs. I am a premium member. This has been going on for about 2 weeks now. When I go to search for a new song it says “An error occurred” and “T...
2018-04-28 8:24:01 AM
2018-05-02 5:56:55 PM
mradamoff
Newbie
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2 replies
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443 Views
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Songs are skipping/sound out of synch

Hi, I've been dealing with an issue on when playing back songs on my iPhone on both wired and wireless headphones. On most of my songs, saved or streamed, they'll start out sounding okay, but will decay into an out of synch/corrupted sound similar to...

marlowja
Casual Listener
Hi, I've been dealing with an issue on when playing back songs on my iPhone on both wired and wireless headphones. On most of my songs, saved or streamed, they'll start out sounding okay, but will de...
2018-05-02 5:30:30 PM
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How to see time course the whole time?

I want to see the whole time the time course of a music number when playing.Does anyone know?Thankyou very much,Wouter

wouterjb
Newbie
I want to see the whole time the time course of a music number when playing. Does anyone know? Thankyou very much, Wouter
2018-05-02 2:45:03 PM
2018-05-02 5:20:23 PM
Bethany_Dawn
Community Legend
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1 replies
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My local files won't appear in the playlist

After adding my local files to PC I created a playlist to move them to my phone named Local. When I open Local on my iphone, it shows it as an empty playlist. I've tried downloading it anyways, as well as checking firewall. All tracks are also mp3. A...

lysergi25
Newbie
After adding my local files to PC I created a playlist to move them to my phone named Local. When I open Local on my iphone, it shows it as an empty playlist. I've tried downloading it anyways...
2018-05-02 11:27:13 AM
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287 Views
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Search: Textbox and Backbutton disappear after filtering

Hi There, im using spotify for IOS (V. 8.4.51.696) and discovered the following bug:After albums are filtered and selected, the search and back button disappears. The only way to get a working search is to restart the app.I also completely uninstalle...

Anothercoder
Regular
Hi There, im using spotify for IOS (V. 8.4.51.696) and discovered the following bug: After albums are filtered and selected, the search and back button disappears. The only way to ...
2018-05-02 9:00:18 AM
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396 Views
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Spotify app on iphone 7 keeps glitching

Every time I plug my headphones into my iphone to listen to spotify, my music will start, stop, skip forward to a different song, then skip backwards and do this multiple times. This is something I have experienced relatively recently. Has anyone els...

asharama
Newbie
Every time I plug my headphones into my iphone to listen to spotify, my music will start, stop, skip forward to a different song, then skip backwards and do this multiple times. This is somethin...
2018-05-02 6:29:53 AM
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Can't find radio icon on my spotify

I can't find my radion icon on my iphone6s while i can on my laptop. it there any solution ?

fallzero1
Casual Listener
I can't find my radion icon on my iphone6s while i can on my laptop. it there any solution ?
2018-05-01 1:42:54 PM
2018-05-02 4:03:46 AM
fallzero1
Casual Listener
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Local files not working on iPhone.

I’m not sure if I post this here or what. So I’m just gonna post it here. I use local files to get music that isn’t available on Spotify. But recently the local files songs haven’t been downloading. I’ve done the process befor so I don’t know what’s ...

Music-bookgeek
Newbie
I’m not sure if I post this here or what. So I’m just gonna post it here. I use local files to get music that isn’t available on Spotify. But recently the local files songs haven’t been downloa...
2018-05-02 3:10:33 AM
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Solved!! Local Files Not Syncing to my iPhone

Hey, So I've been trying to download some tracks from a few games I play off of youtube. I've been using a youtube-to-mp3 converter to download these tracks to my windows computer, and the download is fine. I've done all the settings properly so that...

connormcintyre
Casual Listener
Hey, So I've been trying to download some tracks from a few games I play off of youtube. I've been using a youtube-to-mp3 converter to download these tracks to my windows computer, and the d...
2018-04-30 4:23:38 AM
2018-05-02 2:43:46 AM
connormcintyre
Casual Listener
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2 replies
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608 Views
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not being able to play a song

there is a song that shows up on my muisc and its gray and wont let me play it even and i have premium anyone know why this happend

hunterleach1446
Newbie
there is a song that shows up on my muisc and its gray and wont let me play it even and i have premium anyone know why this happend
2018-05-01 4:12:28 AM
2018-05-01 12:59:42 AM
iemackinnon
Newbie
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1 replies
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357 Views
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Spotify on iphone 8 with adapter in car

ProblemSpotify will not play consistently in my car. When a song finishes, the next song will become garbled. If I manipulate the wires, pause and start the song, etc. it will start playing correctly again. Sometimes mid-song when hitting a bump in t...

j5d7
Casual Listener
Problem Spotify will not play consistently in my car. When a song finishes, the next song will become garbled. If I manipulate the wires, pause and start the song, etc. it will start pla...
2018-04-28 3:21:59 AM
2018-05-01 11:49:39 PM
j5d7
Casual Listener
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Downloads

HiI have around 50 albums downloded to my Apple iPhone. IWhen I try to download an album now I see a message 'You have exceeded your download limit' This is no good to me as I travel and often need access to music where there is no wifi or mobile cov...

tonyobrien
Newbie
Hi I have around 50 albums downloded to my Apple iPhone. IWhen I try to download an album now I see a message 'You have exceeded your download limit' This is no good to me as I travel and often need...
2018-04-30 12:45:20 AM
2018-05-01 11:16:29 PM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes

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Solved!! Add song to playlist breaks on IOS when Waze is running/connected

When trying to add a song to a playlist while Waze is running/connected, the modal to confirm the addition doesn't appear & the song isn't added. Instead, the active state for the playlist I clicked is visible (see screenshot attached), but no confir...

timmytodd
Newbie
When trying to add a song to a playlist while Waze is running/connected, the modal to confirm the addition doesn't appear & the song isn't added. Instead, the active state for the playl...
2018-05-01 11:00:25 PM
2018-05-01 11:07:00 PM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Picture showing instead of album artwork

I noticed this while listening to maren Morris. Instead of the album artwork showing it’s just a random photo and in the bottom corner it says uploaded by maren Morris. Is there anyway to turn this feature off ?

Calicanuck
Newbie
I noticed this while listening to maren Morris. Instead of the album artwork showing it’s just a random photo and in the bottom corner it says uploaded by maren Morris. Is there anyway to turn this f...
2018-05-01 10:59:35 PM
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Spotify Playlist on CarPlay Only Showing 200 Tracks

I have a Spotify CarPlay list with 250 tracks but the CarPlay app will only show the first 200.I can access the tracks 201 - 250 by clicikng on the forward track button but I can't physically see them within the app.Is this a bug or has the CarPlay a...

Bazza06
Music Fan
I have a Spotify CarPlay list with 250 tracks but the CarPlay app will only show the first 200. I can access the tracks 201 - 250 by clicikng on the forward track button but I can't physically see t...
2017-04-02 9:33:46 PM
2018-05-01 10:55:37 PM
LjB2179
Casual Listener
13749 Views
50 replies
8 likes

13749 Views
50 replies
8 likes

Has the new update affected the 10,000 song limit?

I noticed that "saving albums" works differently than the old version of spotify, in that they get added to a "favorites" playlist instead of a songs list. What does this mean about the 10,000 song limit? Is it a thing of the past, or still in effect...

XdefeatistX
Regular
I noticed that "saving albums" works differently than the old version of spotify, in that they get added to a "favorites" playlist instead of a songs list. What does this mean about the 10,000 song l...
2018-04-30 7:40:22 PM
2018-05-01 9:39:21 PM
AcidGreen
Regular
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1 replies
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Solved!! Crash on iOS 8 - still!!!!

Spotify on my iPhone 5S still crashes on startup!!I've got iOS 8.0.2 and Spotify 1.8.0 (updated Oct. 3rd, newest available version in Norway) I've tried to uninstall and reinstall Spotify on my phone. I have a premium account, and haven't been able t...

GryFy
Casual Listener
Spotify on my iPhone 5S still crashes on startup!! I've got iOS 8.0.2 and Spotify 1.8.0 (updated Oct. 3rd, newest available version in Norway) I've tried to uninstall and reinstall Spotify o...
2014-10-09 11:57:49 AM
2018-05-01 7:02:26 PM
dap123
Newbie
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107 replies
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32467 Views
107 replies
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POP Radio won’t play

I have deleted the app. I logged out. I have tried everything yet POP radio won’t work for my account.

mhchastain
Newbie
I have deleted the app. I logged out. I have tried everything yet POP radio won’t work for my account.
2018-05-01 5:59:16 PM
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