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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 Stop personalizing spotify made playlist for me

A couple months ago spotify started customizing its own playlists based on what i like but i go to these playlists (decades, dinner music playlists, etc.) to listen to something i don't usually listen to. How do i get spotify to stop customizing its ...

  • Casual Listener
  • A couple months ago spotify started customizing its own playlists based on what i like but i go to these playlists (decades, dinner music playlists, etc.) to listen to something i don't usually liste...
  • twillt
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Superuser Contribution Issues with scrolling on long podcast lists

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiphone 12Operating SystemiOS 17.0.3 My Question or IssueSee attached video. When scrolling through long lists of content, if I scroll to where it needs to load more content it will hop around. In the example screenshot I was...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iphone 12 Operating System iOS 17.0.3   My Question or Issue See attached video. When scrolling through long lists of content, if I scroll to where it ne...
  • Eni
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Connected device pop up showing up constantly

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceIPhone 13 Pro iPad Air 4Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueWhen using Spotify connect, you get that pop up to that show that device name and current volume levels. I am getting that pop up constantly starting today ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US   Device IPhone 13 Pro iPad Air 4 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue When using Spotify connect, you get that pop up to that show that device ...
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Superuser Contribution Cannot download music to iPhone due to maximum number of devices

I had five iOS devices with music downloaded.Then initialized two iPhones to sell, without deleting downloaded music in Spotify.Now I bought a new iPhone and tried to download music in Spotify, but I couldn’t due to maximum number of devices. I assum...

  • Visitor
  • I had five iOS devices with music downloaded. Then initialized two iPhones to sell, without deleting downloaded music in Spotify. Now I bought a new iPhone and tried to download music in Spotify, b...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution I cannot fond the receipt nor the account is updated to premium after pay

I have completed the payment for spotify duo plan for 3 months.My account is not updated to premium nor i can see the receipt

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  • I have completed the payment for spotify duo plan for 3 months.My account is not updated to premium nor i can see the receipt
  • Dian
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Solved!! Spotify stops playing at the end of a track

Plan = PremiumCountry = Canada Device = iPhone SE 1Operating System = iOS 15.7.9My Question or IssueWhen listening to my "Discover Weekly" playlist, Spotify stops playing at the end of a track. Always at a different point (eg. after the 10th track, o...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan = Premium Country = Canada   Device = iPhone SE 1 Operating System = iOS 15.7.9 My Question or Issue When listening to my "Discover Weekly" playlist, Spotify stops playing at the...
  • Madcatxster
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch Spotify constantly crashing

Watch model SEWatch iOS 8.3Iphone model XrIphone iOS 15.2.1Spotify version 8.6.96.591PlanPremiumCountryMexicoDevice 1Iphone XrOperating SystemiOS 15.2.1Device 2Apple Watch SEOperating SystemiOS 8.3Spotify version8.6.96.591My Question or IssueBrand ne...

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  • Watch model SE Watch iOS 8.3 Iphone model Xr Iphone iOS 15.2.1 Spotify version 8.6.96.591 Plan Premium Country Mexico Device 1 Iphone Xr Operating System iOS 15.2.1 Device 2 Apple Wat...
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle and loop not working when connected to car

When I am connected to my car via Bluetooth I can use shuffle or loop. The buttons light up for .2 seconds then revert back. If I leave car mode it does the same thing. If I shuffle a playlist or artist and then connect to my car it unshuffles.

  • Casual Listener
  • When I am connected to my car via Bluetooth I can use shuffle or loop. The buttons light up for .2 seconds then revert back. If I leave car mode it does the same thing. If I shuffle a playlist or art...
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing

Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing and the now playing will stay on the Lock Screen so I have to close the app. Happens when I’m connected to Bluetooth and turn off the car. Can’t turn off notifications to get it to stay off my...

  • Casual Listener
  • Now playing won’t progress track but will show as playing and the now playing will stay on the Lock Screen so I have to close the app. Happens when I’m connected to Bluetooth and turn off the car. ...
  • MihailY
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How to block videos?

I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a family account and want to block videos in the accounts of my kids. They are allowed to hear music but should not watch videos. Does anybody know how I can block the videos? Thx.
  • bigd4316
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cant Play Local Files on My Phone

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 11Operating System(iOS 13.6 My Question or IssueHey,I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I downloaded some of them like months ago and added some yesterday but can't play any of them.I tried to reinstall Spo...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 11 Operating System (iOS 13.6   My Question or Issue Hey, I can't play my local files on my iPhone. I downloaded some of them like months ag...
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Superuser Contribution my local song files won’t show up

i downloaded some songs and they don’t show up in my library even though the setting is turned on

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  • i downloaded some songs and they don’t show up in my library even though the setting is turned on
  • Yordan
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exclude from my music taste button is not showing up?

i have restarted my app, logged out multiple times, updated my app, deleted the app. nothing is making that option appear. i work in a daycare where youtube is restricted on our work ipads so my personal spotify is a must for kids who only calm down ...

  • Visitor
  • i have restarted my app, logged out multiple times, updated my app, deleted the app. nothing is making that option appear. i work in a daycare where youtube is restricted on our work ipads so my pers...
  • Prague
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Superuser Contribution My local files on my phone are not downloading/syncing.

It shows they are downloaded on my desktop and allows me to play the local files on my desktop. But when I add them to my iPhone playlist and download the playlist, it does not allow me to play the songs. They are greyed out and it says they need dow...

  • Visitor
  • It shows they are downloaded on my desktop and allows me to play the local files on my desktop. But when I add them to my iPhone playlist and download the playlist, it does not allow me to play the s...
  • houserockr
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Superuser Contribution "remove from this playlist" not working

When using the "remove from this playlist" function on either MacOS app or the iOS iphone app, the songs won't remove - they just disappear for a half a second and come right back

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  • When using the "remove from this playlist" function on either MacOS app or the iOS iphone app, the songs won't remove - they just disappear for a half a second and come right back
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution "Linking" a new song automatically tries to add it to the same playlist every time

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.0.3 My Question or IssueWhenever I add a song to my liked songs it keeps trying to add it to a playlist I recently added songs to. This is annoying because most of the time I don't want a...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 17.0.3   My Question or Issue Whenever I add a song to my liked songs it keeps trying to add it to a playlist...
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle keeps reshuffling

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.8 My Question or IssueI’ve been having an issue where when I shuffle a playlist, if I pause for a bit and then come back to the app, and play again, the shuffle order has reshuffled itself...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.8   My Question or Issue I’ve been having an issue where when I shuffle a playlist, if I pause for a bit and then c...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution New Notification Center disappeared

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 Pro Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueHi. A month or so back, Spotify updated to give me the new Notification Center which shows follower activity. I really liked this feature, but today when I opened...

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  •   Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device iPhone 12 Pro  Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue Hi. A month or so back, Spotify updated to give me the new Notification C...
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Superuser Contribution "Add to playlist" not instantly showing up in menu

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueWhen I click on the three dots next to a song to add it to a playlist, the "add to playlist option usually doesn't instantly show up. If I wait a minute or scroll down...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue When I click on the three dots next to a song to add it to a playlist, the "add to playlist...
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