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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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Not Autoplaying Next Song IOS 11.2.1

I've googled this but the threads on here are unnavigable. Lots of people just saying they have the same issue. There was one thread that purports to have "solved" the issue (this one: https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Spotify-iOS-app-...

  • Newbie
  • I've googled this but the threads on here are unnavigable.  Lots of people just saying they have the same issue.  There was one thread that purports to have "solved" the issue (this one:&nb...
  • DivinaX
  • Newbie
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Carplay: Following Artists=> Browse Albums

Since search isn't avaliable I'm adding artists that I follow to make it easier to find what I want to listen to, but when I click the artist I get no choice in what songs play for that artist. I really don't want to follow all the albums that I'm in...

  • Newbie
  • Since search isn't avaliable I'm adding artists that I follow to make it easier to find what I want to listen to, but when I click the artist I get no choice in what songs play for that artist. ...
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Shuffle and repeat are reset after skipping a disabled song

I have songs on playlists that have been removed from Spotify. When shuffle play hits these songs, it moves to the next song in my playlist and disables shuffle and repeat, instead of keeping my shuffle and repeat settings. Is this intended design or...

  • Newbie
  • I have songs on playlists that have been removed from Spotify. When shuffle play hits these songs, it moves to the next song in my playlist and disables shuffle and repeat, instead of keeping my shuf...
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'Downloads' disappeared from 'My Library'

This keeps happening to me, and its so frustrating - when I download an album I dont know where it goes anymore. There was always a 'downloads' option in 'my library' and now it has gone. Why?? Was this too simple an option that you felt you needed t...

  • Casual Listener
  • This keeps happening to me, and its so frustrating - when I download an album I dont know where it goes anymore. There was always a 'downloads' option in 'my library' and now it has gone. Why?? Was t...
  • LunarFreakonaut
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spotify won´t accept my username and password even though it´s correct

since this morning I´m unable to log into my account, neither on my phone or my laptop. Everytime I try log in spotify says that either my password or username is incorrect even though I know that its correct for sure. I also can´t just change my pas...

  • Visitor
  • since this morning I´m unable to log into my account, neither on my phone or my laptop. Everytime I try log in spotify says that either my password or username is incorrect even though I know that it...
  • vanshaj1234
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! App won't play songs in my playlist

HiI'm using the free version of Spotify but I can't play any music in my playlists. It just skips to another song. I can play it on my computer or if my phone was attached to my PS4, but it doesn't work on the app.Plz helpThanks

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi I'm using the free version of Spotify but I can't play any music in my playlists. It just skips to another song. I can play it on my computer or if my phone was attached to my PS4, but it doesn't...
  • Sane2012
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Offline Listening

I am on the latest IOS. I am not able to play offline songs. I have downloaded songs, but Spotify acts like its trying to connect.What am I doing wrong?

  • Newbie
  • I am on the latest IOS.  I am not able to play offline songs.  I have downloaded songs, but Spotify acts like its trying to connect. What am I doing wrong?
  • TheBrickSlayer
  • Roadie
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Repeat track mode turns on automatically in my car

I have a 2011 Nissan Versa with an iPod connector which has worked fine for a long time. Ever since I updated my iPhone 5s to iOS 10.3.3 every time the next track starts playing it automatically switches to "repeat track" mode so I have to manually t...

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  • I have a 2011 Nissan Versa with an iPod connector which has worked fine for a long time. Ever since I updated my iPhone 5s to iOS 10.3.3 every time the next track starts playing it automatically swit...
  • zenubio
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please help. spotify sucks now due to constant skipping/pausing

I tried to address this issue two days ago with a similar thread. Spotify constantly skips songs, jumps forward, backward, and pauses while playing a song, or just quits entirely. I have been told it can be the Apple headphones I use but I have tried...

  • Casual Listener
  • I tried to address this issue two days ago with a similar thread. Spotify constantly skips songs, jumps forward, backward, and pauses while playing a song, or just quits entirely. I have been told it...
  • Voxitrix
  • Casual Listener
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iOS URL scheme

is the URL scheme support changed or broken on iOS app 5.7.0.1055? A few versions ago the following calls from a third party iOS app would successfully open the spotify app search page. Now if I try them the spotify app opens but a popup window shows...

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  • is the URL scheme support changed or broken on iOS app 5.7.0.1055? A few versions ago the following calls from a third party iOS app would successfully open the spotify app search page. Now if I...
  • janela
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Why cant i find my downloads folder on my phone? I have an iphone if that makes a difference.

I can't find my downloaded music I can only see the saved playlists but none of the individual albums or songs that I downloaded.

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  • I can't find my downloaded music I can only see the saved playlists but none of the individual albums or songs that I downloaded. 
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“Whoops!” Can’t Share Songs to Facebook

I can’t use the Spotify app’s share feature to share songs to Facebook. It shows a “Whoops!” message and a dead link. Similarly, if I try using the copy link feature and then pasting that to Facebook, the result is the same. I have no idea how to fix...

  • Newbie
  • I can’t use the Spotify app’s share feature to share songs to Facebook. It shows a “Whoops!” message and a dead link. Similarly, if I try using the copy link feature and then pasting that to Facebook...
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Solved!! Quick access to iOS equalizer

How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this? Jesus Christ, this is the most painful UI have ev...

  • Roadie
  • How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this...
  • tony310
  • Regular
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My ads and songs play twice

It’s super annoying when I have to hear the same ad twice and now my song play twice. I don’t know how to fix it and need help

  • Casual Listener
  • It’s super annoying when I have to hear the same ad twice and now my song play twice. I don’t know how to fix it and need help
  • Stitch1
  • Casual Listener
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spotify on ipod shuffle

is there any chance to link my ipod shuffle to spotify and if so how can I do it? thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • is there any chance to link my ipod shuffle to spotify and if so how can I do it? thanks 🙂
  • Bethany_Dawn
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Having trouble listening to different songs on two different devices

Hello, I have having trouble listening to my playlist on my iPhone if my mom wants to listen to hers on her Iphone. We share the Spotify account, is there any way we can listen to our own playlist and not be interrupted with the songs switching ?

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  • Hello, I have having trouble listening to my playlist on my iPhone if my mom wants to listen to hers on her Iphone. We share the Spotify account, is there any way we can listen to our own playlist an...
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can't select songs only shuffle

i just i got a new iphone and downloaded spotify and it only lets me shuffle songs and not select them directly, anyone know how to fix this?

  • Casual Listener
  • i just i got a new iphone and downloaded spotify and it only lets me shuffle songs and not select them directly, anyone know how to fix this?
  • eilwiiyyuct80
  • Casual Listener
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Songs already thumbs up

When I play radio stations some songs are appearing with the thumbs up icon already green. I haven’t tried thumbs downing any of them because so far they have all been songs I like.

  • Newbie
  • When I play radio stations some songs are appearing with the thumbs up icon already green.  I haven’t tried thumbs downing any of them because so far they have all been songs I like.
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