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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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  • bickle
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Change Password - Hacked Facebook Account

Hi, My Facebook account recently got hacked and I was not able to retrieve it... so it was deleted.I still have my spotify logged into my phone, and the username has changed to a # sequence, but I am looking to change the password so I can use this o...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   My Facebook account recently got hacked and I was not able to retrieve it... so it was deleted. I still have my spotify logged into my phone, and the username has changed to a # sequenc...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
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  • change it back
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Only parts of Spotify playlists available / playable on new iPhone 8 Plus

I have Spotify Premium on which I have a number of playlists that I originally imported from my iTunes / iTunes Match. These imported tracks were mostly from my own CDs that I uploaded to iTunes, with only a very few tracks purchased from the iTunes ...

  • Newbie
  • I have Spotify Premium on which I have a number of playlists that I originally imported from my iTunes / iTunes Match.  These imported tracks were mostly from my own CDs that I uploaded to iTune...
  • user-removed
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my playlists won’t shuffle

i have the free version of spotify. prior to the new update, when i shuffled playlists, everything was pretty well randomized. after the update, however, the songs on my playlist play pretty much in the order i added them, even when i press shuffle. ...

  • Newbie
  • i have the free version of spotify. prior to the new update, when i shuffled playlists, everything was pretty well randomized. after the update, however,  the songs on my playlist play pretty mu...
  • awkward32
  • Regular
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Solved!! Spotify causing severe battery drain on iPhone 6S running iOS 10

This was an issue on iOS 9 and still seems to be happening on iOS 10. Spotify is using 3x more battery than any other app and accounts for about 50% of all battery usage. This never used to be an issue, and I don't understand what it could possibly b...

  • Gig Goer
  • This was an issue on iOS 9 and still seems to be happening on iOS 10. Spotify is using 3x more battery than any other app and accounts for about 50% of all battery usage. This never used to be an iss...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
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Error occurred

Trying to listen to a podcast. Critical Role to be specific and the message “error occurred” keeps popping up. It seems to be the only thing that displays this message. Everything else seems to be working.

  • Casual Listener
  • Trying to listen to a podcast. Critical Role to be specific and the message “error occurred” keeps popping up. It seems to be the only thing that displays this message. Everything else seems to be wo...
  • Mkbishop
  • Casual Listener
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Track names dont show on Range Rover Sport 2017

I have an Iphone 6s connected via bluetooth and the track name will appear for a second and this dissappear. I have tried with two different iPhones using the latest iOS and latest version of spotify. I have also tried using Deezer, Tidal and Soundcl...

  • Regular
  • I have an Iphone 6s connected via bluetooth and the track name will appear for a second and this dissappear. I have tried with two different iPhones using the latest iOS and latest version of spotify...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
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Shuffle not working properly

Since the most recent update, shuffle is not working properly. It only play the songs in order of being added. I’ve tried removing and readding the app to my phone but no luck. Hoping this isn’t some tactic or attempt to force people to purchase prem...

  • Newbie
  • Since the most recent update, shuffle is not working properly. It only play the songs in order of being added. I’ve tried removing and readding the app to my phone but no luck. Hoping this isn’t some...
  • Jvckhmr
  • Casual Listener
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Volvo Shuffle

Hej! För någon månad sen fick man en uppdatering av appen till iPhone. Sen den kom så funkar inte shuffle-funktionen när man parar ihop mobilen med bilen (Volvo Sensus Connect).Kan ni kika på detta? Tack!

  • Newbie
  • Hej!   För någon månad sen fick man en uppdatering av appen till iPhone. Sen den kom så funkar inte shuffle-funktionen när man parar ihop mobilen med bilen (Volvo Sensus Connect). Kan ni kika...
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Superuser Contribution Limit downloads

Appeared upon etering Spotify that I reached the limit of downloads.. I did not understand

  • Newbie
  • Appeared upon etering Spotify that I reached the limit of downloads.. I did not understand
  • wolfiesjam
  • Newbie
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Problems with my Library Downloads

I have and Iphone X and sometimes when i turn it off i can´t listen to the songs and playlist that i had already downloaded to listen without internet access. The app saves my playlists but it´s like they are not saved on the phone and I need to cone...

  • Newbie
  • I have and Iphone X and sometimes when i turn it off i can´t listen to the songs and playlist that i had already downloaded to listen without internet access.  The app saves my playlists but it´...
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Cant play a full song

Hi everybody, recently, i cant play any song directly after i search them. I can only choose them from the playlist they gave me. And then i can only play the short version of the song i want. Im using iphone 7 with non-premium. Thanks for all of ur ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi everybody, recently, i cant play any song directly after i search them. I can only choose them from the playlist they gave me. And then i can only play the short version of the song i want. I...
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Solved!! How can I delete downloaded music?

I saved some music in my library and switiched the "availibel offline" button to green. Now I see in front of the songs a little green arrow which shows me that the song is available offline. The question is how can I delete the downloaded songs with...

  • Casual Listener
  • I saved some music in my library and switiched the "availibel offline" button to green. Now I see in front of the songs a little green arrow which shows me that the song is available offline.  ...
  • Van0213
  • Newbie
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Search is broken?

Anytime I try to search for an artist or song in the search menu and tap on the artist profile I want to play the song from, I'm getting this black screen. Nothing loads even if I wait awhile. The top navigation seems to be messed up as well. I'm usi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Anytime I try to search for an artist or song in the search menu and tap on the artist profile I want to play the song from, I'm getting this black screen. Nothing loads even if I wait awhile. The to...
  • Bobzilla5
  • Newbie
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Podcast navigation in car

A recent update appears to have introduced some different behaviour with podcasts that is quite frustrating. Previously a press on the forward/back buttons on the steering wheel would go to the next/previous track and holding the button would skip fo...

  • Newbie
  • A recent update appears to have introduced some different behaviour with podcasts that is quite frustrating.   Previously a press on the forward/back buttons on the steering wheel would go to ...
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Superuser Contribution Unwanted shuffling - shuffle not selected

On my iPhone SE, If I have a playlist sorted by artist, it will shuffle the music - slightly. It will for example skip 1 or two songs, then play a few. For example, if I click song 1, it will play songs 1-10 in this order: 1,5,6,7,10,8,9. I look at t...

  • Music Fan
  • On my iPhone SE, If I have a playlist sorted by artist, it will shuffle the music - slightly.  It will for example skip 1 or two songs, then play a few. For example, if I click song 1, it will p...
  • coreygun
  • Music Fan
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The new "Spotify Music" app update won't let me access spotify on my phone

Hi, I have noticed a few people have had this problem but I have yet to find a solution. I have tried deleting the app numerous times and it just sits there, greyed out. If I click on it, it just comes up "Waiting" but nothing ever happens. I logged ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I have noticed a few people have had this problem but I have yet to find a solution. I have tried deleting the app numerous times and it just sits there, greyed out. If I click on it, it just com...
  • monkoora
  • Casual Listener
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Local files on won't show up as grey on my iphone

Hello, I've been wrapping my brain on how to fix this issue. Recently, I've had some songs that I've been wanting to download onto my phone that I can also listen along to other streamed songs. As I have premium, I tried to take advantage of this but...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I've been wrapping my brain on how to fix this issue. Recently, I've had some songs that I've been wanting to download onto my phone that I can also listen along to other streamed songs. As I ...
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Can’t change volume using Spotify Connect with iOS 11

I use Spotify Connect to play music on my Yamaha Rx-V479 AV receiver. I can no longer control the volume of this external device while using the iOS app on my iPhone 7 that has been updated to iOS 11.

  • Casual Listener
  • I use Spotify Connect to play music on my Yamaha Rx-V479 AV receiver. I can no longer control the volume of this external device while using the iOS app on my iPhone 7 that has been updated to iOS 11.
  • Big_Bob
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Scrolling bar is not visible

Hi, Scrolling bar on IOS is black on a black background so it is totally invisible.

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   Scrolling bar on IOS is black on a black background so it is totally invisible.    
  • Aimee_T
  • Roadie
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iPhone 4 - Unable to log-in using Facebook. It logs into Facebook instead...

iPhone 4, latest versions of FB, Spotify and iOS.Not a credentials issue. Currently listening to Spotify on Web App on PC. Action: Launch Spotify app, click Log In Using FacebookResults:- Either, already authorised, then shows my news feed. Clicking ...

  • Casual Listener
  • iPhone 4, latest versions of FB, Spotify and iOS. Not a credentials issue. Currently listening to Spotify on Web App on PC.   Action: Launch Spotify app, click Log In Using Facebook Results:...
  • MexiKiwiMike
  • Casual Listener
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