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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 Spotify stops playback as soon as I open Reddit app

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 13 proOperating SystemiOS 17.21 Reddit app free version 2023.50.1.614338AirPods Pro v1 Spotify playback stops immediately when I open the Reddit app. if I change screens to other apps, playback resumes immediately. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA  Device iPhone 13 pro Operating System iOS 17.21   Reddit app  free version  2023.50.1.614338 AirPods Pro v1   Spotify playback stops...
  • Lyubka
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution CarPlay does not list all artists when iPhone is connected

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 MiniOperating SystemiOS 15.2.1 My Question or IssueWhen I connect my iPhone via CarPlay to my car (2021 Subaru Crosstrek Premium), not all of my artists are listed, regardless of whether I follow them. I can see t...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Mini Operating System iOS 15.2.1   My Question or Issue When I connect my iPhone via CarPlay to my car (2021 Subaru Crosstrek Premium), not al...
  • stinneeto
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Superuser Contribution Discography for the artist R3HAB not loading entirely on mobile

Plan | PremiumCountry | United StatesDevice | iPhone SE 1st GenerationOperating System | iOS 15.7.5 The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on desktop it goes back to 2009. I can search for older tracks and find...

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  • Plan | Premium Country | United States Device | iPhone SE 1st Generation Operating System | iOS 15.7.5   The discography for the artist R3HAB only goes back to 2019 on mobile, however on de...
  • sunmarsh
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Superuser Contribution se alcanzo el limite de dispositivos

hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema

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  • hola, no puedo descargar musica en mi Iphone, elimine todos los dispositivos asociados a la cuenta y aun asi persiste el problema
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Superuser Contribution Long delays in airplane mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.2.1 My Question or IssueI'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long time to show my selection or play content. I see the 3 dots flashing for more t...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.2.1   My Question or Issue I'm experiencing intermittently when I'm in airplane mode, that the app takes a long tim...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution ‘…’ function on list of podcast episodes not responsive

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPad Pro 11” 2nd GenOperating SystemiOS 17.2 (latest) Spotify version: 8.8.96.395 My Question or IssueWhen on the section displaying a podcasts’ entire list of episodes, the ‘…’ function (used to show add to queue etc) does ...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device iPad Pro 11” 2nd Gen Operating System iOS 17.2 (latest)   Spotify version: 8.8.96.395   My Question or Issue When on the section displaying a podc...
  • Lyubka
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Accidentally change songs using the swipe gesture

On iOS I accidentally change the song because the left or right Swipe gesture changes the song.

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  • On iOS I accidentally change the song because the left or right Swipe gesture changes the song.
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Superuser Contribution RW/FF is not working from the Car via Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone15Operating SystemiOS 17.2 My Question or IssueSpotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can see those buttons in the car. However, when selecting either RW/FF on Car side, S...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone15 Operating System iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue Spotify (version 8.8.96.395) supports RW/FF feature (according to the BT log) and can ...
  • Joan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch app is unresponsive for at least 5 seconds every time I wake up the screen

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceApple Watch Series 7, iPhone XsOperating SystemWatch OS 10.2, iOS 17.2 My Question or Issue Hi, the Apple Watch app has as a very bad issue, which is that it freezes for 5 seconds or more every time I wake up the screen w...

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  • Plan Premium Country Italy Device Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone Xs Operating System Watch OS 10.2, iOS 17.2   My Question or Issue   Hi, the Apple Watch app has as a very bad issu...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Local Files folder not showing

I have turned on show audio files from this device in settings but the local files folder does not appear. Any idea on what the problem is?PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14 PlusOperating SystemiOS 16

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  • I have turned on show audio files from this device in settings but the local files folder does not appear. Any idea on what the problem is? Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 P...
  • Sonny462
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Superuser Contribution 30 Second Stop on All Platforms

PlanPremium Family PlanCountryUSADeviceIphone14 Pro Mx (iOS16.2), Dell Inspiron Laptop/Tablet Windows 11 Pro, iPhone Xr iPhone 16.1.1) My Question or IssueEvery platform stops playing music after 30 seconds, both iPhone and Windows. Music is paused, ...

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  • Plan Premium Family Plan Country USA Device Iphone14 Pro Mx (iOS16.2), Dell Inspiron Laptop/Tablet Windows 11 Pro, iPhone Xr iPhone 16.1.1)   My Question or Issue Every platform stops pl...
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Superuser Contribution Listing bug on +1000 episode podcasts

I am a IOS Premium user from Turkey. I have a problem with a podcast’s listing on mobile device. I think its related to the episode count on that podcasts. I record a video about my problem I hope it helps. By the way, I also have an Android device I...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am a IOS Premium user from Turkey. I have a problem with a podcast’s listing on mobile device. I think its related to the episode count on that podcasts. I record a video about my problem I hope it...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution My song on repeat won't repeat from the beginning.

PlanPremium FamilyCountryUSA Device(iPhone 12 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 16.6.1) My Question or IssueI'll have a song on repeat and after a while, the song will repeat but not from the beginning of the song

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  • Plan Premium Family Country USA   Device (iPhone 12 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 16.6.1)   My Question or Issue I'll have a song on repeat and after a while, the song will repe...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do you find older history

How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history

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  • How do you find older history of artists or albums you played not showing currently in artists or album section of history
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Superuser Contribution Better way to play music on FaceTime

I have a hard time sharing my Spotify music while on FaceTime. When I click SharePlay the other person is never able to hear it

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a hard time sharing my Spotify music while on FaceTime. When I click SharePlay the other person is never able to hear it 
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Superuser Contribution Bring back auto play on the same playlist

I want to listen to the music on my playlist over and over again without having to hit play every-time it ends. It used to do this but they got rid of it in the new update. I don’t want to hear similar music once the playlist comes to a close!

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  • I want to listen to the music on my playlist over and over again without having to hit play every-time it ends. It used to do this but they got rid of it in the new update. I don’t want to hear simil...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify on TV stops playing when phone leaves house

Hi! I like to leave music on for my cat when I go out. However, Spotify on my Smart TV stops playing when my phone goes elsewhere. Any ideas how to avoid? Plan: PremiumCountry: USDevice: iPhone 7

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  • Hi! I like to leave music on for my cat when I go out. However, Spotify on my Smart TV stops playing when my phone goes elsewhere. Any ideas how to avoid?   Plan: Premium Country: US Device:...
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Superuser Contribution Excessive data usage

I went out for less than 10 minutes and listened to songs I had downloaded to my phone and Spotify used 233 Mb of data. What’s going on here?

  • Roadie
  • I went out for less than 10 minutes and listened to songs I had downloaded to my phone and Spotify used 233 Mb of data. What’s going on here?
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts keep changing episodes randomly in the middle of listening

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceIphone13Operating System(iOS 17.1.2) My Question or IssueMy title - for the past few weeks my podcasts skip to a different podcast in the middle of an episode all on their own. This is annoying.

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Iphone13 Operating System (iOS 17.1.2)   My Question or Issue My title - for the past few weeks my podcasts skip to a different podcast in the m...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution different interface on ipad vs new phone

PlanFreeCountryUSDeviceiPhone 14, iPad Pro 2nd genOperating SystemiOS 17.3 (both) My Question or Issuefor about a year i’ve had spotify downloaded on my old ipad. i recently decided to download it on my phone as well. the issue is when i go to see my...

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  • Plan Free Country US Device iPhone 14, iPad Pro 2nd gen Operating System iOS 17.3 (both)   My Question or Issue for about a year i’ve had spotify downloaded on my old ipad. i recently ...
  • Yordan
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