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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 ...

MattSuda
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sapmi
Music Fan
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Downloading Spotify

Spotify won’t download from my App Store. Why?

Dnomy_dymond
Visitor
Spotify won’t download from my App Store. Why?
2023-08-19 10:27:24 AM
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fumikimkim
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Re: Unable to add songs to certain playlists

I am facing this issue. I used iPhone 13, and have the same issue through browser. Any way to get around it?

Manjuvinu1
Newbie
I am facing this issue. I used iPhone 13, and have the same issue through browser. Any way to get around it?
2023-08-18 6:54:41 PM
2023-08-18 7:24:39 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution AI DJ cannot read names of Chinese artists

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone 14 Pro Max Operating SystemiOS 16.3.1 My Question or IssueSpotify recently released the AI DJ feature and I quite enjoyed it. When I was using the feature, I noticed that the AI DJ sometimes says a short speech betw...

zyongtai
Visitor
Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System iOS 16.3.1 My Question or Issue Spotify recently released the AI DJ feature and I quite enjoyed it. When I w...
2023-04-04 10:08:46 PM
2023-08-17 4:53:13 PM
um6mby-9_s0k9
Newbie
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762 Views
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Superuser Contribution The song that I am reproducing is changed without reason, to music that I do not know // se cambia

PlanPremiumCountryCHILEDeviceiPhone 8, Operating SystemiOS 12 The song I am reproducing is changed without reason, to music I do not know. Its not music in the queue. It only change the list or album to play only one song, which I really don't know w...

dsilva90
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country CHILE Device iPhone 8, Operating System iOS 12 The song I am reproducing is changed without reason, to music I do not know. Its not music in...
2019-07-17 2:43:13 AM
2023-08-16 12:48:36 AM
OscarDC
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Local Files Folder Not Showing Up On iOS

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueHi, my local files won’t show up in my library even after turning on show local files in settings. I’m trying to play a song that has been downloaded into my phone file...

JohnM2
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 16 My Question or Issue Hi, my local files won’t show up in my library even after turning on show local files in set...
2023-04-27 5:34:48 AM
2023-08-16 10:54:31 AM
armamenter
Newbie
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How to: program a NFC for true 'one-touch' playing a song on Spotify?

My Question/IssueI would like to create a NFC in such way, that when touched by my iPhone:It automatically opens the Spotify App AND the song AND automatically plays the song. So true one-touch'.So far I only get the pop-up of the Spotify App, but th...

KolfMAKER
Newbie
My Question/Issue I would like to create a NFC in such way, that when touched by my iPhone: It automatically opens the Spotify App AND the song AND automatically plays the son...
2023-08-15 10:34:42 AM
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What's New vs Release Radar?

What is the point of having a What's New and a Release Radar - aren't they essentially the same thing?Why isn't there a What's New section on the desktop iMac app?It strikes me as strange why both apps are so different and inconsistent...

maxartist23
Roadie
What is the point of having a What's New and a Release Radar - aren't they essentially the same thing? Why isn't there a What's New section on the desktop iMac app? It strikes me as...
2023-08-13 2:50:18 PM
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390 Views
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sound quality apple watch

I mean guys... for real?!I was so happy to go to the gym with my apple watch only... I turn on the music and it sounds like crap.Even in 1998, the standard was 128 Kbps, this sounds like 96 Kbps at max...What is this? Why do they limit the streaming ...

Danou2205
Casual Listener
I mean guys... for real?! I was so happy to go to the gym with my apple watch only... I turn on the music and it sounds like crap. Even in 1998, the standard was 128 Kbps, this sounds like 96 K...
2023-01-10 2:47:07 PM
2023-08-12 6:38:50 PM
satuss
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Apple Watch App crashes after pressing the "downloads" menue.

No downlods possible to use the offline mode, because the app is crashing after pressing the "donloads" menue.skipping songs or playlists is no problem.I have a apple watch se second generation newest update (WatchOS 9.3)My phone is a iphone 13 also ...

BastiZipf
Newbie
No downlods possible to use the offline mode, because the app is crashing after pressing the "donloads" menue. skipping songs or playlists is no problem. I have a apple watch se second generation n...
2023-01-25 7:29:26 PM
2023-08-12 1:01:03 PM
MihailY
Moderator
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3393 Views
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Superuser Contribution Bad quality of songs in car using bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiPhone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 14.1 My Question or IssueThere is a problem with listening songs using iOS version of Spotify in my car by bluetooth, song quality is very very bad, it looks like there is problem wit...

michal2b
Regular
Plan Premium Country Poland Device iPhone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 14.1 My Question or Issue There is a problem with listening songs using iOS version of Spotify in my car by ...
2020-11-01 11:36:53 PM
2023-08-11 8:46:52 PM
iIsPaper
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Syncing issue with Spotify Group Session

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone XS MaxOperating SystemiOS 14.3 My Question or IssueGreetings,Recently, I've been having severe syncing issues with Spotify Group Session which never happened before.Upon starting, one device (person who created t...

hellodrenick
Regular
Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device iPhone XS Max Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue Greetings, Recently, I've been having severe syncing issues with Spotify Group Sessi...
2021-01-06 9:29:40 AM
2023-08-11 8:24:23 PM
prakash7797
Newbie
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5915 Views
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Custom Songs won’t play on iphone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone 11 Pro MaxMy Question or IssueI added some custom songs through my pc and I can listen to those no problem on my pc, but when it comes to my iphone they’re unplayable. Can’t seem to sync them and download them on my iphone

eska
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device iPhone 11 Pro Max My Question or Issue I added some custom songs through my pc and I can listen to those no problem on my pc, but when it comes to my iphone they’re u...
2023-03-25 5:37:16 AM
2023-08-11 1:00:45 PM
SkySi
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Where can I get a list of ALL Siri Commands available on Spotify?

Where can I get a list of ALL Siri Commands available on Spotify? - The help FAQ lists a few and then says 'and more' but there is NO WHERE to find out what the 'more' is...

McTye
Casual Listener
Where can I get a list of ALL Siri Commands available on Spotify? - The help FAQ lists a few and then says 'and more' but there is NO WHERE to find out what the 'more' is...
2023-08-03 11:21:08 AM
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McTye
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution upgraded to Premium now can't play Podcasts

Plan - PremiumCountry - USA Device - iPhone SEOperating System - iOS version 16.5.1 My Question - Just upgraded from free to premium. Music plays fine, and I can still see podcasts I regularly listen to on the home screen, but if I try to select a po...

ash82
Regular
Plan - Premium Country - USA Device - iPhone SE Operating System - iOS version 16.5.1 My Question - Just upgraded from free to premium. Music plays fine, an...
2023-07-14 2:17:19 AM
2023-08-11 8:27:42 AM
MihailY
Moderator
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Album removed from Spotify's selection

The album "Holy Wood" by Marilyn Manson was removed from Spotify completely. I am trying to find out why. Is it temporary, or permanent. If so, why? I mainly signed up for spotify because of Marilyn Manson, so I need to know so I can decide whether t...

psycho6xx
Newbie
The album "Holy Wood" by Marilyn Manson was removed from Spotify completely. I am trying to find out why. Is it temporary, or permanent. If so, why? I mainly signed up for spotify because of Marilyn ...
2015-06-21 9:28:27 PM
2023-08-10 8:50:34 PM
magpie_curd
Visitor
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Albums

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Superuser Contribution spotify can't open this type of link on this device

PlanPremium FamCountryUSADevice(13)Operating System(iOS 16.6) My Question or IssueI go to click “see more” under merch and it either says “spotify can't open this type of link on this device” —in which case I tried to reinstall—or after the reinstall...

noobrider_101
Newbie
Plan Premium Fam Country USA Device (13) Operating System (iOS 16.6) My Question or Issue I go to click “see more” under merch and it either says “spotify can't open this type of lin...
2023-08-09 3:15:55 AM
2023-08-10 4:45:18 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Solved!! Suddenly "unable to play track" for entire album

This morning my spotify on my iphone was no longer able to play any tracks from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I soundtrack (various artists). It says "unable to play song" for each track. What do I do?

Myers2ke
Newbie
This morning my spotify on my iphone was no longer able to play any tracks from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I soundtrack (various artists). It says "unable to play song" for each track. What do...
2014-12-11 6:25:46 PM
2023-08-10 3:09:10 AM
LadiesMan218
Casual Listener
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Volume control of Spotify Connect device fails on iOS device

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone 14 ProSpotify Connect device : Harman Kardon Multibeam 1100 - software ver 23.09.51.81.01 Operating SystemiOS 16.5.1cSpotify app 8.8.54.544 Volume control of Spotify device (soundbar) via physical volume buttons on iPhone or ...

ChonkyCat
Newbie
Plan Premium Device iPhone 14 Pro Spotify Connect device : Harman Kardon Multibeam 1100 - software ver 23.09.51.81.01 Operating System iOS 16.5.1c Spotify app 8.8....
2023-07-25 3:12:12 PM
2023-08-09 11:15:00 PM
s08e80m8
Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Switched to iPhone 14, tell me how to download my entire liked songs library

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceiPhone 14 PlusOperating SystemiOS 16.6 My Question or IssueJust switched from android to iPhone 14 Plus. I wanted to download my entire liked songs library for offline listening as I travel often to areas with low network...

Joshjyu
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country India Device iPhone 14 Plus Operating System iOS 16.6 My Question or Issue Just switched from android to iPhone 14 Plus. I wanted to download my entire liked son...
2023-08-08 9:49:49 AM
2023-08-09 2:45:39 PM
Joan
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can’t search / sort playlists anymore

Hi,I might be missing something but I can’t sort inside my playlists any longer. Also not able to search inside a playlist. also the search in “your library” doesn’t show any results for songs/artists I know I have in my playlists. What’s going on he...

carlthomsen
Casual Listener
Hi, I might be missing something but I can’t sort inside my playlists any longer. Also not able to search inside a playlist. also the search in “your library” doesn’t show any results f...
2023-03-25 6:55:54 PM
2023-08-08 8:05:32 PM
ElleAye
Visitor
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14333 Views
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