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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 Music keeps pausing for no reason

My music will pause and show the play button for no reason and it always happens at random and no one else is using my Spotify. I dont know how to fix it.

  • Newbie
  • My music will pause and show the play button for no reason and it always happens at random and no one else is using my Spotify. I dont know how to fix it.
  • Jack
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Local files play on my PC, does not show up on mobile, artist greyed out

Just switched to iPhone X, local files not showing up in my playlists on my phone even though it plays on my PC app, although the artist is greyed out. I have the song added to the playlist on my PC spotify app and it does numerically show that there...

  • Casual Listener
  • Just switched to iPhone X, local files not showing up in my playlists on my phone even though it plays on my PC app, although the artist is greyed out. I have the song added to the playlist on my PC ...
  • ACAx1985
  • Roadie
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Why don't some local files "match" to the Spotify equivalent? (Brand New - Science Fiction)

I have the official MP3s for Brand New - Science Fiction (2017). Spotify has this album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0CuR6Mppen7l6GRFwzNJbl Since I can only save 3333 Spotify songs offline, I have been importing (as "Local Files") all of the ...

  • Roadie
  • I have the official MP3s for Brand New - Science Fiction (2017).   Spotify has this album here:   https://open.spotify.com/album/0CuR6Mppen7l6GRFwzNJbl   Since I can only save 333...
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Error al mostrar canción de playlist

Holatengo un problema con mi Spotify, al reproducir un playlist (al menos con 4listas que tengo está pasando esto) la app debería mostrarme en la parte inferior la canción que está tocando pero no lo está haciendo, al bloquear el teléfono no aparece ...

  • Newbie
  • Hola tengo un problema con mi Spotify, al reproducir un playlist (al menos con 4listas que tengo está pasando esto) la app debería mostrarme en la parte inferior la canción que está tocando pero no ...
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Superuser Contribution Audio stops but the app doesn’t t stop

The audio randomly stops but the when I look in the app apparently it’s still playing! To fix the issues I have close the app and restart it to get it to work. It’s stops on Monday retry mich every second track I play

  • Newbie
  • The audio randomly stops but the when I look in the app apparently it’s still playing! To fix the issues I have close the app and restart it to get it to work. It’s stops on Monday retry mich every s...
  • Jack
  • Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Code Images

So i had the brilliant idea of making my friend a mixtape for her birthday and presenting it in a physical CD case, with a playlist cover on the front and the spotify code image on the back of the case. I have already designed and set a cover for the...

  • Newbie
  • So i had the brilliant idea of making my friend a mixtape for her birthday and presenting it in a physical CD case, with a playlist cover on the front and the spotify code image on the back of the ca...
  • Jack
  • Roadie
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Running playlist generates same songs every time

Hi, recently I stated using the Running feature. I run at the same pace every time (160 bpm) and when I choose "Recommended for you" playlist it always (and I mean always) starts playing a set of about 7-10 same songs (in the same order actually) aft...

  • Regular
  • Hi, recently I stated using the Running feature. I run at the same pace every time (160 bpm) and when I choose "Recommended for you" playlist it always (and I mean always) starts playing a set of abo...
  • yonar
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Solved!! How can I add custom artwork to my playlists?

I would like to add custom artwork in for the main image associated with the playlist. The only problem I have is that I don't know how to do so. Spotify would have to access the users photos to achieve this but, I think it is doable.

  • Newbie
  • I would like to add custom artwork in for the main image associated with the playlist. The only problem I have is that I don't know how to do so. Spotify would have to access the users photos to achi...
  • Sizzlerauhls
  • Newbie
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iPhone X won’t connect via WiFi

I just recently made the switch to the iPhone X and have had some connection issues while attempting to connect via WiFi. There isn’t any issues while using my phones data connection, but I’m working overseas and often WiFi connection is a lot more c...

  • Newbie
  • I just recently made the switch to the iPhone X and have had some connection issues while attempting to connect via WiFi. There isn’t any issues while using my phones data connection, but I’m working...
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Spotify won’t play certain songs

So recently on my Spotify I have the unlimited version and certain songs just won’t play anymore at first they start playing and then they’ll just stop and when I go back to restart the song or try to click on it it won’t play at all I don’t know how...

  • Newbie
  • So recently on my Spotify I have the unlimited version and certain songs just won’t play anymore at first they start playing and then they’ll just stop and when I go back to restart the song or try t...
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Spotify album shuffle problem

Spotify is not playing the band I want to when i hit shuffle play but instead goes to differant bands almost every time

  • Newbie
  • Spotify is not playing the band I want to when i hit shuffle play but instead goes to differant bands almost every time
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local files to iPhone- taylor swift

I bought Taylor Swift's album from iTunes, it's fully legal and i've paid for it. I put the local files onto my desktop spotify but I wanted to sync the music to my phone so that I could listen in the car. However when I see the playlist on my phone ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I bought Taylor Swift's album from iTunes, it's fully legal and i've paid for it. I put the local files onto my desktop spotify but I wanted to sync the music to my phone so that I could listen in th...
  • vanessasw
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Solved!! Spotify on iOS kills wifi network

I haven't been able to use Spotify on my iPhone and iPad for weeks now. Every time I launch the app it kills the wifi connection for all other devices on the network.

  • Regular
  • I haven't been able to use Spotify on my iPhone and iPad for weeks now. Every time I launch the app it kills the wifi connection for all other devices on the network.
  • MrHoppe
  • Casual Listener
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Question about storing songs

Hallo! I hope someone can help. If i just add a song to a playlist, i cannot find It in my library. If i store a song in my library and add it to a playlist, it takes double space in my phone. Is there a way to have a song in a playlist and in the li...

  • Newbie
  • Hallo! I hope someone can help. If i just add a song to a playlist, i cannot find It in my library. If i store a song  in my library and add it to a playlist, it takes double space in my phone. ...
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Music stops after a couple of seconds

I'm in pain.I have an iPhone 6. iOs 11.0.3 App version 8.4.26.793 Music stops after a couple of seconds and it seems is randomly. It happens with the streamed music (mostly), but also with the downloaded ones. I've tried:- Restarting the phone- Closi...

  • Newbie
  • I'm in pain. I have an iPhone 6. iOs 11.0.3  App version 8.4.26.793   Music stops after a couple of seconds and it seems is randomly. It happens with the streamed music (mostly), but al...
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Waze bar in Spotify

I see there are a thread on this issue already, but I have followed those instructions and the problem persists. I have even deleted the Waze app from my phone but it is still showing upon launch of Spotify when connected to a car by Bluetooth. I was...

  • Casual Listener
  • I see there are a thread on this issue already, but I have followed those instructions and the problem persists. I have even deleted the Waze app from my phone but it is still showing upon launch of ...
  • Bethany_Dawn
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Extremely Slow Downloads

I’m suffering from extremely slow downloads. I’ve tried all recommended solutions and I’m certain it’s not my connection. - removed devices- logged out- uninstalled and reinstalled Spotify I’m running the latest update of iOS 11. Can anyone help? Tha...

  • Casual Listener
  • I’m suffering from extremely slow downloads.  I’ve tried all recommended solutions and I’m certain it’s not my connection.   - removed devices - logged out - uninstalled and reinstalled...
  • djpaddyo
  • Casual Listener
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How do I keep Spotify from timing out?

I'm playing Spotify Premium on an old Android cell phone. I turned off the lock screen features and keep it plugged in, which, it seems, should be sufficient to keep the phone from cutting off the Spotify player. However, after 80-90 minutes the play...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm playing Spotify Premium on an old Android cell phone.  I turned off the lock screen features and keep it plugged in, which, it seems, should be sufficient to keep the phone from cutting off ...
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Timing out- Does spotify premium time out after a certain time with no interaction?

I have been using the free version, but it times out after a certain period of time if I don't interact with the player. Does this happen with premium?

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  • I have been using the free version, but it times out after a certain period of time if I don't interact with the player.   Does this happen with premium?
  • wiseguy910
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify Down ??

Ok so I need help. First thing I used my dads credit card to get the premium which I got on October 13th,meaning every 13 I have to pay I’m ok with that. it was working and the. It was was like it doesn’t have the payment that it needs and I asked my...

  • Newbie
  • Ok so I need help. First thing I used my dads credit card to get the premium which I got on October 13th,meaning every 13 I have to pay I’m ok with that. it was working and the. It was was like it do...
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