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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 Make smart shuffle, optional

Hi everybody. I have been a Spotify member since 2010. I know I’m not the only one who really hates this smart shuffle feature that Spotify added about six months ago. And they don’t seem to care about their users anymore, especially their premium us...

  • Newbie
  • Hi everybody. I have been a Spotify member since 2010. I know I’m not the only one who really hates this smart shuffle feature that Spotify added about six months ago. And they don’t seem to care abo...
  • Vasil
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify interfering with Auto lock

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or Issue Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notification pops up or I check my screen, the screen doesn’t auto lock after 30 seconds like I have...

  • Regular
  •   Plan Premium Country  USA Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue  Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m listening to music on Spotify and a notifi...
  • DanialDE
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Superuser Contribution No back indicator in music que.

Plan :PremiumCountry:U.S.Device :Iphone 13 Pro Operating System :IOS 16.6.6My Question or IssueWhen navigating to the music que there is no indicator that signals me on how to return to the prior screen. The only way to return is to select whats curr...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan : Premium Country: U.S. Device : Iphone 13 Pro  Operating System : IOS 16.6.6 My Question or Issue When navigating to the music que there is no indicator that signals me on how to ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Searching for a playlist; error

.PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 10Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I use the search function to find playlists within my home page Spotify says "playlist could not be found" and doesn't load any of the possible playlists I'm loo...

  • Casual Listener
  • . Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 10 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I use the search function to find playlists within my home page Spotify says "playl...
  • Dian
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Exploring new ways of adding items to "Your Library"

Hey there folks, Our design team has started exploring new ways to add items to "Your Library". This is why we'd love to hear your feedback on the new implementations, because those changes are done with the goal to better your experience on our plat...

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  • Hey there folks,   Our design team has started exploring new ways to add items to "Your Library". This is why we'd love to hear your feedback on the new implementations, because those change...
  • Tarvitz
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Superuser Contribution Spotify disconnecting from playing on Sonos Play 3

PlanPremiumCountryUK Device(iPhone 12, Sonos Play:3)Operating System(iOS 16.1.1) My Question or IssueI have Sonos Play 3. Spotify from either Spotify app or Sonos app will cut out/disconnect after around 5-10mins and then not re-connect. This does no...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK   Device (iPhone 12, Sonos Play:3) Operating System (iOS 16.1.1)   My Question or Issue I have Sonos Play 3. Spotify from either Spotify app or Sonos app ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Song unavailable?

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone XR, ComputerOperating SystemiOS 12.4.1, Windows 10 My Question or IssueI found a song that was marked “unavailable” and any time I try to play it, it will tell me it is unavailable and “You can still start radio b...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone XR, Computer Operating System iOS 12.4.1, Windows 10   My Question or Issue I found a song that was marked “unavailable” and any time ...
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can't connect Premium account to KCRW iOS app via Spotify iOS app

I can't seem to connect my Spotify Premium account to the KCRW iOS app on my iPhone 13 (running IOS 16.6.1). When I like songs in the KCRW app, I want them to populate in a Spotify playlist in my Spotify iOS app. In the KCRW app, I go to App Settings...

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  • I can't seem to connect my Spotify Premium account to the KCRW iOS app on my iPhone 13 (running IOS 16.6.1). When I like songs in the KCRW app, I want them to populate in a Spotify playlist in my Spo...
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The „add to this playlist“ button stopped working

Since yesterday any „add to this playlist“ button on my playlists stopped working. I always get the same error when I click it: „Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device“. I can still add songs by clicking on the song and adding it through...

  • Visitor
  • Since yesterday any „add to this playlist“ button on my playlists stopped working. I always get the same error when I click it: „Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device“. I can still add ...
  • Tequilah
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution add queue missing

PlanFree Device(iPhone XR) My Question or Issue the add to queue option is missing on my iphone but on my ipad it’s there? i use the same account for both devices and it’s been like this since i had the app. I tried reinstalling/updating, changing se...

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  •   Plan Free   Device (iPhone XR)   My Question or Issue   the add to queue option is missing on my iphone but on my ipad it’s there? i use the same account for both devic...
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Superuser Contribution Podcast Episode: Go to Rewind and Lose Place

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 13 My Question or IssueThis has been one of the most irritating ongoing issues for a couple of years now. Every time I go to rewind by clicking the 15 second button, an advertisement will pop up and when it’s ove...

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  •   Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 13    My Question or Issue This has been one of the most irritating ongoing issues for a couple of years now.  Every ti...
  • Susan_GP
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Trending Now Section - Children's Account

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad AirOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)iOSMy Question or IssueWe have a Spotify account for my 9 y/o daughter with child features and the like. Is there a way to turn off the trending now section on ...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad Air Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) iOS My Question or Issue We have a Spotify account for my 9 y/o daughter with child fe...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Get rid of Podcast

I've had two podcasts that I listened to and ended up disliking. They won't disappear from my homescreen even though one really upset me. I even gave them a one star review (which I think is unfair to the podcasts) and they still won't go away. I don...

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  • I've had two podcasts that I listened to and ended up disliking. They won't disappear from my homescreen even though one really upset me. I even gave them a one star review (which I think is unfair t...
  • Yordan
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Not able to use Spotify properly

Hello, I am not able to use my Spotify properly. I am not able to organise my songs my way. All songs are playing randomly. I can not play any songs again. Why it is happening. Please fix this issue PlanFree My Question or Issueplease fix my issue

  • Visitor
  • Hello, I am not able to use my Spotify properly. I am not able to organise my songs my way. All songs are playing randomly. I can not play any songs again. Why it is happening. Please fix this issue&...
  • Bittencourt
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Superuser Contribution Exiting the app while playing something gives a video player pop up

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueExiting the app, the ios video player multitasking video player will pop up. Closing it or full screening it will cause the music to pause, and you have to m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Exiting the app, the ios video player multitasking video player will pop up. Clos...
  • Susan_GP
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Superuser Contribution How Do I sync my iOS and my PC accounts in late 2023?

I've linked the accounts, Downloaded the songs probably 100 times over on both devices, Made sure both of my device's settings were right, I went through all the stops and nothing seems to work. The songs that I wanted to listen to on my phone are do...

  • Visitor
  • I've linked the accounts, Downloaded the songs probably 100 times over on both devices, Made sure both of my device's settings were right, I went through all the stops and nothing seems to work. The ...
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Superuser Contribution Load Time On iPhone & More

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.6 My Question or IssueWhen launching Spotify, the load time for the app takes ~15 seconds. Additionally, when listening on a locked screen (specifically with headphones/ AirPods) the Spoti...

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  • Plan Premium Duo Country US Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 16.6   My Question or Issue When launching Spotify, the load time for the app takes ~15 seconds. Additionally, when li...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution Impossible to read title of long tracks

It's impossible to read a full title especially with compilations of classical music. Since you promote the 100th century of Deutsche Gramophone, could you do something to let the user to see the entire title of a track ??? (See my image if you don't...

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  • It's impossible to read a full title especially with compilations of classical music. Since you promote the 100th century of Deutsche Gramophone, could you do something to let the user to see the ent...
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Superuser Contribution Music keeps pausing while playing

Having issues with music pausing whenever I play itPlanPremiumCountryAustralia DeviceIphone 13 pro, macbook pro (2020), PCOperating SystemIOS 16.6 macos 13.0.1, windows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I have been experiencing issues with my music pausi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Having issues with music pausing whenever I play it Plan Premium Country Australia    Device Iphone 13 pro, macbook pro (2020), PC Operating System IOS 16.6 macos 13.0.1, wind...
  • Dian
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Superuser Contribution song banner won’t show the song/won’t show up at all when on another device

Song banner disappears when playing in another device. Will only load first 200 songs in playlist before it gives me a blank banner or no banner at all

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  • Song banner disappears when playing in another device. Will only load first 200 songs in playlist before it gives me a blank banner or no banner at all
  • Eni
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