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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
  • Music Fan
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Shuffle won’t shuffle

I am a free member with a playlist of 1000+ songs. At the top of my playlist, I have indie/ rock tracks, and more recently I have added a great deal of metal to my playlist as I have joined a metal band. Unfortunately, Spotify refuses to shuffle from...

  • Newbie
  • I am a free member with a playlist of 1000+ songs. At the top of my playlist, I have indie/ rock tracks, and more recently I have added a great deal of metal to my playlist as I have joined a metal b...
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Spotify Connect Issues

Hi, since yesterday (at least i reconized it yesterday) the ios app is stopping playback on connect device (yamaha) when i receive device notifications. My Wife has the same issue. Any suggestions ? Regards

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  • Hi,   since yesterday (at least i reconized it yesterday) the ios app is stopping playback on connect device (yamaha) when i receive device notifications. My Wife has the same issue.   ...
  • gregio54
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Now playing not appearing in queue

Hi team,‘Now playing’ in the queue is always empty. No album art, no song name. This looks like a bug to me. Screenshot attached. OS: iOS 11.3.1App version: 8.4.51.696

  • Newbie
  • Hi team, ‘Now playing’ in the queue is always empty. No album art, no song name.  This looks like a bug to me.  Screenshot attached.  OS: iOS 11.3.1 App version: 8.4.51.696
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wth HAPPENED

I got a new Spotify and it completely updated. I can’t find my friends Spotify. The new search button says “search for artists, playlists, or songs” how am I supposed to search for other users then?

  • Newbie
  • I got a new Spotify and it completely updated. I can’t find my friends Spotify. The new search button says “search for artists, playlists, or songs” how am I supposed to search for other users then?&...
  • dylanlucia
  • Newbie
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Cellular Data Useage while set to offline mode

We have two phones with the app that have recently starting using large quantities of data even though songs are downloaded and the app is set to offline (including in the data settings on the phone) is anyone else having this issue? I see it was an ...

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  • We have two phones with the app that have recently starting using large quantities of data even though songs are downloaded and the app is set to offline (including in the data settings on the phone)...
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Problema para aceitar convite premium

nao consigo aceitar o convite do meu irmao, coloco tudo corretamente e aparece que ocorreu um erro, isso constantemente favor consertarem isso porque ele paga corretamente, nao achei nada no seu site Suporte que me ajudou

  • Casual Listener
  • nao consigo aceitar o convite do meu irmao, coloco tudo corretamente e aparece que ocorreu um erro, isso constantemente favor consertarem isso porque ele paga corretamente, nao achei nada no seu site...
  • jroberto10
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Can’t get premiUm

I have iPhone 6i can’t buy premiumany idea why?

  • Newbie
  • I have iPhone 6 i can’t buy premium any idea why?
  • DerMoriz
  • Roadie
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charged twice

Hi, it appears ive been charged twice this month for spotify when I really can’t afford this, is there any chance I can get a refund, thanks

  • Newbie
  • Hi, it appears ive been charged twice this month for spotify when I really can’t afford this, is there any chance I can get a refund, thanks
  • RobiP
  • Gig Goer
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I can’t see lyrics in my spotify

Hello Spotify Users, i have an iPhone 8 64GB and I’m not able to see the lyrics from rap genius. Before I got this phone it worked perfectly, since I have this one I can’t either activate nor can I see it. I tried already to deinstalled and reinstall...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello Spotify Users,   i have an iPhone 8 64GB and I’m not able to see the lyrics from rap genius.    Before I got this phone it worked perfectly, since I have this one I can’t eith...
  • Shsfls
  • Casual Listener
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Behind the lyrics

Hello! i use the last version of Spotify on iphone 5s with the last version of iOS and i dont have option for behind the lyrics in settings.Help me !

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello!  i use the last version of Spotify on iphone 5s with the last version of iOS and i dont have option for behind the lyrics in settings. Help me ! 
  • Dudu5
  • Casual Listener
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My streams are 1800 but spotify for artist say 0

Hi,I’m BackToKarma, an italian Trapper.my last song “Ricordati di me” Made 1800 streams, but when it arrived at 1200 streams, Spotify for artist say that the streams are 0.Please, fix this problem.

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  • Hi, I’m BackToKarma, an italian Trapper. my last song “Ricordati di me” Made 1800 streams, but when it arrived at 1200 streams, Spotify for artist say that the streams are 0. Please, fix this prob...
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Playback stops after another audio is played

Hello. I listen to Spotify on my iPhone 8 and this problem takes place when I’m using my bluetooth headphones (JBL), which is all day long as I work. I’m listening to a song, then I receive an audio message, e.g. in Whatsapp, play it, and then the mu...

  • Newbie
  • Hello. I listen to Spotify on my iPhone 8 and this problem takes place when I’m using my bluetooth headphones (JBL), which is all day long as I work. I’m listening to a song, then I receive an audio ...
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No auto play after WhatsApp recording

Does anyone have the same problem as mine? I’m using IOS 11.3.1. It’s so annoying that the music doesn’t play automatically after listening to the WhatsApp recording. Can anyone help me to fix this problem? Many thanks!!!

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  • Does anyone have the same problem as mine? I’m using IOS 11.3.1. It’s so annoying that the music doesn’t play automatically after listening to the WhatsApp recording. Can anyone help me to fix this p...
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I Can’t Remove A Song From My Playlist

EDIT: I figured out how to remove songs. For those who may need it:(I am on an iOS)press the three dots at the top right of the playlistpress “edit”oress the red circle next to the song you want to remove ORIGINAL POST:I have no option to remove song...

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  • EDIT: I figured out how to remove songs.  For those who may need it: (I am on an iOS) press the three dots at the top right of the playlist press “edit” oress the red circle next to the son...
  • DerMoriz
  • Roadie
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Spotify Crashing

Since this morning, Spotify has been crashing on my iPad and I can't seem to fix it. Every time I try to go into the app, it doesn't even get past the loading screen before crashing. I've tried both a soft and hard reboot as well as deleting the app ...

  • Regular
  • Since this morning, Spotify has been crashing on my iPad and I can't seem to fix it. Every time I try to go into the app, it doesn't even get past the loading screen before crashing. I've tried both ...
  • airetica
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Trying to access Daily Mix from Yesterday

Hello, I was listening to a Daily Mix yesterday and it was amazing! I went to try and save some of the songs today and it is a new list!! Is there any way I can access the Daily mix from yesterday or am I able to view the history of the songs I’ve pl...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I was listening to a Daily Mix yesterday and it was amazing! I went to try and save some of the songs today and it is a new list!! Is there any way I can access the Daily mix from yes...
  • DjNamaste
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify radio tab doesnt show up on iphone

i don't have the spotify radio button on my iphone app but i have it on my pc. i have already try reinstalling the app but it still doesnt appear. any help?

  • Casual Listener
  • i don't have the spotify radio button on my iphone app but i have it on my pc. i have already try reinstalling the app but it still doesnt appear.   any help?
  • billpulsar
  • Casual Listener
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Shuffle or Refresh Daily Mix

PLEASE don't come back to this post with a "Improve the Daily Mix with the heart or the 'do not like' buttons". That seems to be the standard answer to all questions about the Daily Mix. Right. That is now out of the way. My "Daily" mixes remain exce...

  • Casual Listener
  • PLEASE don't come back to this post with a "Improve the Daily Mix with the heart or the 'do not like' buttons". That seems to be the standard answer to all questions about the Daily Mix.   Rig...
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Problem

So.. basically I started my phone and wanted to start spotify but it didn't work. Also it was this kind of black like you're updating an app. After that I tried to restart my phone and since that didn't work I wanted to uninstall spotify but that did...

  • Newbie
  • So.. basically I started my phone and wanted to start spotify but it didn't work. Also it was this kind of black like you're updating an app. After that I tried to restart my phone and since that did...
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Vertical video

I’m trying to watch a vertical video clip, the Delicate music video by Taylor Swift to be more specific, but Spotify don’t let me do this. The video was made do be watch in vertical side but everytime I try to get full screen the video turns automati...

  • Newbie
  • I’m trying to watch a vertical video clip, the Delicate music video by Taylor Swift  to be more specific, but Spotify don’t let me do this. The video was made do be watch in vertical side but ev...
  • Julo75
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