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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 Local Files keep getting duplicated

PlanPremium CountryUnited States DeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.1.1 and Windows 10My Question or IssueMy songs from my pc are being duplicated onto my phone. What I mean is that I have 360 songs, which is correct amount, that appear on my ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium   Country United States   Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 17.1.1 and Windows 10 My Question or Issue My songs from my pc are being duplicated onto my p...
  • Joan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Apple Watch] Get album art on long press

Hi! As a long time Spotify user, I love controlling music with my Apple Watch. But I would love so much to be able to see album arts on my watch screen. My idea is that, by default, we get the classic music controls, and if we long-press this screen,...

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  • Hi!   As a long time Spotify user, I love controlling music with my Apple Watch. But I would love so much to be able to see album arts on my watch screen.   My idea is that, by default,...
  • Mical01
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution make the lyrics as they were before

please make the lyrics like it was before. I dont want to click a button to go to the lyrics I would rather just scroll down and reach the lyrics easily.

  • Visitor
  • please make the lyrics like it was before. I dont want to click a button to go to the lyrics I would rather just scroll down and reach the lyrics easily.
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution no media available for browsing here on Android auto using iphone

hi Everybody, I'm using Spotify on my Volvo XC40 2024 model. I installed the Spotify app and I can see all my playlists. However, when I click on the Playlist to see the songs and start listening I receive the message "no media available for browsing...

  • Casual Listener
  • hi Everybody, I'm using Spotify on my Volvo XC40 2024 model. I installed the Spotify app and I can see all my playlists. However, when I click on the Playlist to see the songs and start listening I r...
  • Vasil
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Artist app crash

Every time I try to get to an artist's page my app would crash. But I can access an album or a song easily. This is the first time it's ever happened to me. Any reason why?

  • Casual Listener
  • Every time I try to get to an artist's page my app would crash. But I can access an album or a song easily. This is the first time it's ever happened to me. Any reason why?
  • Vasil
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music local files aren't downloading to iPhone

Plan: Premium DuoDevice: iPhone SE on iOS 13.4.1I created the playlist and added there some local mp3 music files. When I press the button of downloading all playlist nothing happens. The button just turns green.I checked all recommendations from Spo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: Premium Duo Device: iPhone SE on iOS 13.4.1 I created the playlist and added there some local mp3 music files. When I press the button of downloading all playlist nothing happens. The ...
  • Tj56
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Can't play any songs, but can initiate playing on iPhone via Browser

My setup:Premium (Individual)iOS 16.3 iPhone 13 Pro MaxStreaming Audio Quality: Very High/High (or Automatic)Download Quality: Very highListening via Bluetooth (WH-1000XM5)Apple Watch enabledWhen selecting any song from any of my playlists, Spotify s...

  • Casual Listener
  • My setup: Premium (Individual) iOS 16.3 iPhone 13 Pro Max Streaming Audio Quality: Very High/High (or Automatic) Download Quality: Very high Listening via Bluetooth (WH-1000XM5) Apple Watch...
  • Slaekke
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Solved!! Bug Affecting Some of Jim Croce’s Tracks on Spotify

  A bug appeared on my phone (as well as my friends’) a few days ago that causes songs in some of Jim Croce’s albums (Life & Times, I Got a Name and You don’t mess around with Jim) to play versions of those songs from different albums, most egregious...

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  •    A bug appeared on my phone (as well as my friends’) a few days ago that causes songs in some of Jim Croce’s albums (Life & Times, I Got a Name and You don’t mess around with Jim) to play vers...
  • justsalvador
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify is unreliable connecting headphones to Apple Watch

(Premium Account, Apple Watch Series 6, Watch OS 7.5, Spotify 8.6.30, Software Updates On) When I go for a run without my phone, it's difficult to get Spotify to connect to my bluetooth headphones. I try various combinations of force closing the app,...

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  • (Premium Account, Apple Watch Series 6, Watch OS 7.5, Spotify 8.6.30, Software Updates On)   When I go for a run without my phone, it's difficult to get Spotify to connect to my bluetooth head...
  • Ujjbd16
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Local files disappeared from iPhone app

Local Files disappeared from iPhone app after adding a new song. Any help please?Hi everyone! I know a lot of people ask questions about syncing local files to the iPhone app cause its hardly a seamless proccess, but over the years I've managed to fi...

  • Newbie
  • Local Files disappeared from iPhone app after adding a new song. Any help please? Hi everyone! I know a lot of people ask questions about syncing local files to the iPhone app cause its hardly a sea...
  • AnneMarie1500
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How do I shuffle queue?

IM on the premium account on an iPhone. When I am playing my queue and I turn on shuffle, nothing happens, it just continues to play the songs in my queu in the order I added them.

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  •   IM on the premium account on an iPhone. When I am playing my queue and I turn on shuffle, nothing happens, it just continues to play the songs in my queu in the order I added them.
  • Starbs_Ch
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iOS App Crashing

PlanIndividual PremiumCountryU.S.ADevice(iPhone 12 mini)Operating System(iOS 17.1.1) My Question or IssueApp takes a long time to load. After loading, I'm lucky if I can play half a song. Works perfectly on my other devices.Things I've tried:Updating...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Individual Premium Country U.S.A Device (iPhone 12 mini) Operating System (iOS 17.1.1)   My Question or Issue App takes a long time to load. After loading, I'm lucky if I can play...
  • Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Sort all Podcast Episodes by date

I am looking to use on IOS. I want to sort all my Favorited podcast episodes by date, earliest unlistened first. Is this possible.

  • Newbie
  • I am looking to use on IOS. I want to sort all my Favorited podcast episodes by date, earliest unlistened first.  Is this possible.
  • bssefamily
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Superuser Contribution Smart Shuffle causes song to repeat

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(Iphone 14 pro)Operating System(iOS 17.1.1) My Question or IssueIf you currently listening to a song and are on the screen with just the song player, and you click the shuffle icon until you reach smart shuffle, y...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device (Iphone 14 pro) Operating System (iOS 17.1.1)   My Question or Issue If you currently listening to a song and are on the screen with just the ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps disconnecting from chromecast

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13.4 My Question or IssueEvery few songs/minutes my chromecast audio disconnects from Spotify app and has troubles connecting back in. I've checked the issue and it only happens with Spotify.

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13.4   My Question or Issue Every few songs/minutes my chromecast audio disconnects from Spotify app and has troubles c...
  • kvas1964
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Superuser Contribution Search bar missing in some playlists

The search bar has disappeared in some of my playlists (and it’s still in other playlists).I have smart shuffle off. I was with Spotify support (on Twitter) yesterday and they can’t figure it out. Tried logging out and in, clearing cache, doing a cle...

  • Casual Listener
  • The search bar has disappeared in some of my playlists (and it’s still in other playlists). I have smart shuffle off.   I was with Spotify support (on Twitter) yesterday and they can’t figure...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution spotify plays the wrong song

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceMacBook Air 2020, Iphone 12Operating SystemSonoma 14.1, iOS 16.6.1 My Question or IssueWhen playing certain songs from Sewerslvt, spotify plays the wrong song / a song from a different artist.This is consistant with...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device MacBook Air 2020, Iphone 12 Operating System Sonoma 14.1, iOS 16.6.1   My Question or Issue When playing certain songs from Sewerslvt, spotify p...
  • Maria
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playing when I open a game

PlanPremium DuoCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPad (6th Generation)Operating SystemiPadOS 16.6 My Question or Issue

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  •   Plan Premium Duo Country United States Device iPad (6th Generation) Operating System iPadOS 16.6   My Question or Issue  
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