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So I use Spotify and I don’t really like the little widget at the bottom of my screen. Is there anyway to get rid of that?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 13, 2023 1:53 PM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2023 2:29 AM

Unfortunately, the player widget will be visible on the lock screen when playing media. This cannot be disabled.

You can always send a Feature Request feedback to Apple here:

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