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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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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...

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  • 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 ...
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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...

  • 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...
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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 ?

  • Casual Listener
  • I can't find my radion icon on my iphone6s while i can on my laptop. it there any solution ?  
  • fallzero1
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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 ...

  • 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...
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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...

  • 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...
  • connormcintyre
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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

  • 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 
  • iemackinnon
  • Newbie
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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...

  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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...
  • Keanu_C
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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 ?

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  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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...
  • LjB2179
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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...

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  • 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...
  • AcidGreen
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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...

  • 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...
  • dap123
  • Newbie
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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.

  • Newbie
  • I have deleted the app. I logged out. I have tried everything yet POP radio won’t work for my account. 
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Login and Create New Account buttons not responding

Just bought an iPhone 8 yesterday and have been trying to login to Spotify ever since. When I download the app, the login button as well as the create a new account button are not responding. It shows that I clicked on them by darkening color, and th...

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  • Just bought an iPhone 8 yesterday and have been trying to login to Spotify ever since. When I download the app, the login button as well as the create a new account button are not responding. It show...
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There’s no “Go online within ... days” text appearing when I toggle the Offline Mode.

I recently got the Spotify app updated. In the previous version when I toggle the Offline Mode on, the text that saying “Go online within ... days” will usually appear but when I updated the app and toggled the Offline Mode, the text didn’t seem to a...

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  • I recently got the Spotify app updated. In the previous version when I toggle the Offline Mode on, the text that saying “Go online within ... days” will usually appear but when I updated the app and ...
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Music starts playing after a missed call

Hello,Whenever I get a missed call or cancel a call, Spotify opens up and start blasting music.I can see that this has been an issue since 2014 for many others, and couldn't find a fix. Does anyone know?iPhone SE with iOS 11.3

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  • Hello, Whenever I get a missed call or cancel a call, Spotify opens up and start blasting music. I can see that this has been an issue since 2014 for many others, and couldn't find a fix. ...
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Switching view from songs by album to all songs

Hi. Until this afternoon I could see all songs by going to library > songs. I could then play all songs and shuffle all songs. I’ve done something and now I see songs listed by album. I can’t play all songs, only songs from one album at a time. How d...

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  • Hi. Until this afternoon I could see all songs by going to library > songs. I could then play all songs and shuffle all songs. I’ve done something and now I see songs listed by album. I can’t play...
  • Clumsy1974
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Solved!! Spotify Running disappeared

Opened Spotify this morning and under BROWSE > GENRES, Running is missing. When I search for running, it brings up the genre, but not as it normally does - no Spotify originals and no way to choose tempo. Help!

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  • Opened Spotify this morning and under BROWSE > GENRES, Running is missing. When I search for running, it brings up the genre, but not as it normally does - no Spotify originals and no way to choos...
  • jozmaz
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There’s no browse button

I’ve tried updating it, uninstalling Spotify and then reinstalling it but the browse button won’t come back

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  • I’ve tried updating it, uninstalling Spotify and then reinstalling it but the browse button won’t come back
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