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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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Downloaded albuns won't show the musics while 4G is active (data usage limit reached)

So, this is currently happening to me and probably more premium users. DeviceLatest iOs (03/2019) - Iphone SE My Question or IssueI'm currently sufffering from not being able to listen to music while "offline". I recently reach my band limit and even...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, this is currently happening to me and probably more premium users.   Device Latest iOs (03/2019) - Iphone SE   My Question or Issue I'm currently sufffering from not being able to...
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  • data usage
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Solved!! Extremely high data usage on iphone

Since April, I have been experiencing a huge spike in data usage due to the spotify premium app on my iphone. This never used to be an issue, and my listening habits have not changed. I stream on my phone for maybe 20-30 minutes a day. This should no...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since April, I have been experiencing a huge spike in data usage due to the spotify premium app on my iphone.  This never used to be an issue, and my listening habits have not changed.  I s...
  • jackstark
  • Newbie
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  • 14 replies
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  • data usage
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Spotify uses excessive Cellular Date over Wifi

Hello, I have recently signed up for Spotify premium in order to stream my favorite albums, instead of having to sync them to my iPhone 5. I have noticed that while streaming music on my iPhone, while connected to Wifi, Spotify is still using my cell...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I have recently signed up for Spotify premium in order to stream my favorite albums, instead of having to sync them to my iPhone 5. I have noticed that while streaming music on my i...
  • Smifo11
  • Casual Listener
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  • 17 replies
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  • data usage
    data usage on wifi
    on wifi
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Solved!! Excessive mobile data usage when playing downloaded playlists

Ok, so I have posted in this thread but there has been no further action, probably as it has a 'Solution', so here I am. Apologies for the length. iOS 10.0.2 & 10.1 - iPhone 6s - Spotify Premium Backdrop, I exceeded my 4gb data usage this month withi...

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  • Ok, so I have posted in this thread but there has been no further action, probably as it has a 'Solution', so here I am.  Apologies for the length.   iOS 10.0.2 & 10.1 -&nbs...
  • leemondthefirst
  • Regular
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    IOS10
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How much data is used when online to play downloaded music

I am concerned that I am using data when the spotify IOS app is online but is playing downloaded music. Anyone know how much data is being used to do when playing downloaded music but the app is online? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks,

  • Newbie
  • I am concerned that I am using data when the spotify IOS app is online but is playing downloaded music. Anyone know how much data is being used to do when playing downloaded music but the app is onli...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
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  • 1 replies
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  • data usage
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Offline Playlist Default?

Hey, I was just wondering, if the following were to occur, would my streaming from my phone use data. -Mark a playlist as available to use offline. -Don't put the app into offline mode. -Still have some sort of 3G or wifi connection. Would the app kn...

  • Newbie
  • Hey,   I was just wondering, if the following were to occur, would my streaming from my phone use data. -Mark a playlist as available to use offline. -Don't put the app into offline mode...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
  • 1356 Views
  • 2 replies
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  • data usage
    iOS
    Offline Access
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