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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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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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Making a call with CarPlay Spotify Continues to play.

When I make a call using CarPlay on a Kenwood DMX905S with spotify playing, the music continues to play low during the call. Only I can hear it however and the person on the call cannot. This does not occur if I'm listening to spotify as the source o...

  • Newbie
  • When I make a call using CarPlay on a Kenwood DMX905S with spotify playing, the music continues to play low during the call.  Only I can hear it however and the person on the call cannot. &nbsp...
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Spotify ödeme

Merhaba iyi günler. Ben 28 nisanda spotify premium’a öğrenci kimliğinden yararlanarak kayıt oldum ve öğrenci kimliğim henüz onaylanmadığı halde 7₺ kesildi. 30 nisanda öğrenci kimliğim kabul edildi ve 7₺ tekrardan kesildi yani iki kere 7₺ kesildi. Yar...

  • Newbie
  • Merhaba iyi günler. Ben 28 nisanda spotify premium’a öğrenci kimliğinden yararlanarak kayıt oldum ve öğrenci kimliğim henüz onaylanmadığı halde 7₺ kesildi. 30 nisanda öğrenci kimliğim kabul edildi ve...
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Can't login [iOS only]

I can login to my spotify just fine on the website using the exact same credentials, but every time i try to load it on a different phone it just says "We're currently experiencing problems. Please try again later". It still works on my other phone j...

  • Newbie
  • I can login to my spotify just fine on the website using the exact same credentials, but every time i try to load it on a different phone it just says "We're currently experiencing problems. Please t...
  • DerMoriz
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Solved!! Split screen option on iPad Pro

This is dreadful to find that this feature does not work with OS11 (nor older OS.) I NEED this feature as a yoga teacher! Here is the beauty of having this work: Plans on one side, playlist on the other. I can follow along and see where I am with my ...

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  • This is dreadful to find that this feature does not work with OS11 (nor older OS.) I NEED this feature as a yoga teacher! Here is the beauty of having this work: Plans on one side, playlist on the ot...
  • DerMoriz
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Solved!! Downloads tab has disappeared

I predominantly listen to Spotify on my iPad, more often than not without internet connection. I have therefore downloaded a fair amount of music onto this device. All of my downloaded music was, up until now, very easy to find under the Downloads ta...

  • Newbie
  • I predominantly listen to Spotify on my iPad, more often than not without internet connection. I have therefore downloaded a fair amount of music onto this device. All of my downloaded music was, up ...
  • joeleighton
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Random Changes to songs, pauses, play and also voice control turned on

Hey,Need help quickly! For the past few weeks spotify on my iPhone 7 has been randomly changing songs, pausing and playing, re-winding and fast forwarding with no interaction with the app. I have it on locked screen, closed all other apps but still g...

  • Newbie
  • Hey, Need help quickly! For the past few weeks spotify on my iPhone 7 has been randomly changing songs, pausing and playing, re-winding and fast forwarding with no interaction with the app. I have i...
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songs stopped playing after one second

hey i have iphone 6s and some of my songs wont play after one second. some of them are from import music and some of them are not, and its only on mu iphone like that in the cumputer its all good.. what can i do?

  • Newbie
  • hey i have iphone 6s and some of my songs wont play after one second. some of them are from import music and some of them are not, and its only on mu iphone like that in the cumputer its all good.. w...
  • Luke
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VMware Virtual Platform

Hola! Actualice mi Spotify y empezó a tener problemas. Me aparece algo llamado VMware Virtual Platform y no puedo escuchar mis canciones, se cambian en automático a los 30 segundos. ¿alguien podría decirme porqué? ¿Cómo eliminó esa opción de devices?

  • Newbie
  • Hola!  Actualice mi Spotify y empezó a tener problemas. Me aparece algo llamado VMware Virtual Platform y no puedo escuchar mis canciones, se cambian en automático a los 30 segundos.   ¿...
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Spotify Issues on iPad Pro multitask / split screen

Good Day, Happy that Spotify is working on my iPad pro, however, I can't get it to split screen with my web browser. Is this a known issue? Thank you, Ryan

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  • Good Day,   Happy that Spotify is working on my iPad pro, however, I can't get it to split screen with my web browser. Is this a known issue?    Thank you,    Ryan 
  • Carol64
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Solved!! How the heck can I delete albums and artists out of Your Music?!?!?!?

I had asked elsewhere about how to delete stuff out of "Your Music" and was told that from the 3 dots in the upper right of the app screen I would get a "Remove" option.BUT.1) That option is simply not there all the time. I cannot figure out any rhym...

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  • I had asked elsewhere about how to delete stuff out of "Your Music" and was told that from the 3 dots in the upper right of the app screen I would get a "Remove" option. BUT. 1) That optio...
  • mariner7
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Charts arent loading

Hi, I just want to know why charts are not viewable on my iphone 6 running ios 9.3.5 with the latest version of Spotify? It was working before, but suddenly they arent loading. I beliave everything else is working fine. If I’m going to pay for music ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I just want to know why charts are not viewable on my iphone 6 running ios 9.3.5 with the latest version of Spotify? It was working before, but suddenly they arent loading. I beliave eve...
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Undo "forget device"

I accidently hit the "forget device" button on the "connect my device" page. Spotify forgot my Google Home (chromecast audio), and now I cant find any way to connect to it again. I need help to undo the "forget device". I have tried to log out and in...

  • Newbie
  • I accidently hit the "forget device" button on the "connect my device" page. Spotify forgot my Google Home (chromecast audio), and now I cant find any way to connect to it again. I need help to undo ...
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Music not apperaring

I got the notification saying I am unable to add more songs for offline use, but any songs I add now will not appear in songs. Is there away to add more music to my songs without it being for offline use but keeping my existing music.

  • Newbie
  • I got the notification saying I am unable to add more songs for offline use, but any songs I add now will not appear in songs. Is there away to add more music to my songs without it being for offline...
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Solved!! Playlist position

I was wondering if anyone knows how to make my playlist higher up on the list? I created my “BŁÜ $iDE” as my first playlist and because it’s my favorite music genre, I add songs to that more than any other. Because it was the first one, it’s at the v...

  • Casual Listener
  • I was wondering if anyone knows how to make my playlist higher up on the list? I created my “BŁÜ $iDE” as my first playlist and because it’s my favorite music genre, I add songs to that more than any...
  • gardjosh668
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Spotify randomly stops playing music

Does anyone share the same problem? Spotify just randomly stops playing music when my phone is connected to an external speaker (Bluetooth). That's so annoying...please help me!

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  • Does anyone share the same problem? Spotify just randomly stops playing music when my phone is connected to an external speaker (Bluetooth). That's so annoying...please help me!
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Search function not working

I'm using Spotify on my iPhone 7 and when I try to search of a song or artist I get a message that says "An Error Occured" with a Try Again button. When I press the Try Again button, nothing happens. I am a premium member. I've tried uninstalling the...

  • Newbie
  • I'm using Spotify on my iPhone 7 and when I try to search of a song or artist I get a message that says "An Error Occured" with a Try Again button. When I press the Try Again button, nothing happens....
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Update 8.4.49.364 Issues

The new update that happened to my phone yesterday (4/19/18) totally **bleep** up my spotify app experience on my iphone.My radio stations are gone and the radio feature isn't available anymore and i can't access it on the app. I deleted the app and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • The new update that happened to my phone yesterday (4/19/18) totally **bleep** up my spotify app experience on my iphone. My radio stations are gone and the radio feature isn't available anymore and...
  • Cherrie
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Solved!! An error occurred

Keep getting this message when I try to search. Still plays music but can’t search anything. Tried restarting phone and app, turned airplane mode on and off (this solved it for about 10 mins but doesn’t fix it this time) tried turning off wifi and I ...

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  • Keep getting this message when I try to search. Still plays music but can’t search anything. Tried restarting phone and app, turned airplane mode on and off (this solved it for about 10 mins but does...
  • Keanu_C
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