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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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2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
2024-02-28 10:52:02 PM
zoabknew
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Superuser Contribution Local Files not appearing on mobile

What I have:Windows 10 desktop, Iphone 6s, Premium (family) Spotify accountWhat I have done so far:-Ensured I have updated software and firmware on both devices.-Pointed the desktop app to a folder of mp3 files and put them into a playlist. I am able...

Nimbuscil
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...nsured my Spotify desktop app has access through my firewall (both instances with public and private networks) and I have also attempted this with my desktop firewalls turned off. I am able to "play on t...
2020-04-15 2:41:33 AM
2020-10-15 11:04:16 AM
Mihail
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Superuser Contribution Local Files showing but not playing

I downloaded local files from my macbook to my iphone, however some of the files won't play. The playlist I added the local files to is downloaded on both and the little green arrows show up next to all the songs. All songs appear on the playlist, ho...

21ur4vdpgtjhsec
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I downloaded local files from my macbook to my iphone, however some of the files won't play. The playlist I added the local files to is downloaded on both and the little green arrows show up next to ...
2020-09-12 6:16:50 PM
2020-10-10 6:17:19 PM
21ur4vdpgtjhsec
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Superuser Contribution Local Files won't sync to my iphone.

PlanPremium FamilyDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 13.6.1 My Question or IssueMy PC only has a wired connection through a LAN cable and I couldn't sync my local files on my desktop to the phone. I've heard that wired connections can be used but it h...

KpPharks
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Plan Premium Family Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 13.6.1 My Question or Issue My PC only has a wired connection through a LAN cable and I couldn't sync my local files on my desk...
2020-09-01 4:07:41 PM
2020-09-30 5:20:55 PM
Xenia
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I've tried everything and can't get my local files to play on my iphone

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 7+Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've been trying for well over an hour and absolutely CANNOT get my local files to transfer on my iphone. I've tried a clean reinstall of the app, I've tried turning W...

lindsindor
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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 7+ Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I've been trying for well over an hour and absolutely CANNOT get my local files to transfer...
2020-08-23 8:00:01 PM
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Local file downloads removed

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPadOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or IssueMy downloads of my synced local files keep going missing. I have no problems downloading the synced files from the desktop to the iPad, and I am able to play those downloads. But...

dreamer99
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Plan Premium Country Device iPad Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue My downloads of my synced local files keep going missing. I have no problems downloading the sync...
2020-08-22 2:03:28 PM
2020-08-22 11:13:41 PM
Loxer
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Local files not downloading

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Local files won’t download to phone despite troubleshooting every existing tip

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceiPhone 7, Lenovo laptopOperating SystemiOS 10, Windows 10,etc. I feel like I’ve tried every tip there is. I’ve made sure spotify is updated on both devices. I’ve tried syncing both via the same wifi but also by opening ...

bachbreathes
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Plan Premium Country Denmark Device iPhone 7, Lenovo laptop Operating System iOS 10, Windows 10,etc. I feel like I’ve tried every tip there is. I’ve made sure spotify is updated on bo...
2020-08-19 11:02:56 PM
2020-08-20 4:19:02 AM
NickPi
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Solved!! Local Files Stored on Laptop not downloading to iPhone

Plan: Family Premium Free/Premium: PremiumCountry: USA DeviceiPhone X, Macbook ProOperating SystemiOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 My Question or IssueI have a playlist of local files on my Macbook, and the playlist exists on my iOS device, but it wi...

davdav16
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Plan: Family Premium Free/Premium: Premium Country: USA Device iPhone X, Macbook Pro Operating System iOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 My Question or Issue I have a play...
2020-08-12 11:29:26 PM
2020-08-18 10:46:13 AM
MattSuda
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Local Files Without Album Art (only on iOS)

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone 7 PlusOperating SystemiOS 12.1.4 My Question or IssueI've seen multiple threads for this issue over the years, yet I still have not found a fix that works - so I suppose this is a final desperate attempt. ...

CobyB
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 7 Plus Operating System iOS 12.1.4 My Question or Issue I've seen multiple threads for this issue over the years, yet I still have n...
2019-02-09 8:57:04 AM
2020-07-13 3:49:51 AM
adriansy_03
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Superuser Contribution Local Files not appearing on iPhone

I have a premium Spotify account and have followed all of the steps for adding local files to my desktop Spotify app on Windows 10. I have successfully uploaded all the songs I wanted to and they play just fine on the app. I added all the songs to a ...

Francoco1993
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I have a premium Spotify account and have followed all of the steps for adding local files to my desktop Spotify app on Windows 10. I have successfully uploaded all the songs I wanted to and they pla...
2020-05-24 6:36:13 PM
2020-05-26 8:21:09 AM
Ivan
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Songs taking space twice for different accounts?

if for example, I have two accounts that follow and downloaded a certain playlist and I use two separate accounts on my phone (so as not to mess with my stats, one is for guilty pleasures) would spotify save the songs on my phone locally twice?

eyteenvargas
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if for example, I have two accounts that follow and downloaded a certain playlist and I use two separate accounts on my phone (so as not to mess with my stats, one is for guilty pleasures) would spot...
2020-05-05 2:09:54 AM
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Superuser Contribution local files not working on new device

I recently got a new iPhone, and upon setting it up it downloaded all the songs, albums, playlists etc that I had downloaded on my old device- except all of the local files stopped playing. they are not grayed out, and they have the green downloaded ...

i9_
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I recently got a new iPhone, and upon setting it up it downloaded all the songs, albums, playlists etc that I had downloaded on my old device- except all of the local files stopped playing. they are ...
2020-04-15 8:39:24 PM
2020-04-23 11:29:31 PM
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Playlist download stuck on waiting

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device(iPhone 11 Pro, Macbook Air)Operating System(iOS 13.3, MacOS 10.14.6) My Question or IssueI have a new installation of Spotify on my Mac. I am trying to sync local files from the Mac to be available on my iPhone. I hav...

xyzzyy
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Plan: Premium Country: USA Device (iPhone 11 Pro, Macbook Air) Operating System (iOS 13.3, MacOS 10.14.6) My Question or Issue I have a new installation of Spotify on my M...
2019-12-26 7:38:01 AM
2020-01-01 12:11:07 PM
Loxer
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No local files artwork when using iPhone to control desktop player

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 8.1 My Question or IssueUsing desktop Spotify I have created a playlist from local files and added a 300x300 image as artwork. The playlist appeared on my iPhone and I uploaded the files there. The artwork is visibl...

arekmusic
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 8.1 My Question or Issue Using desktop Spotify I have created a playlist from local files and added a 300x300 image as artwork. The playlist appeare...
2019-08-10 11:34:13 AM
2019-09-05 11:41:07 PM
arekmusic
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Local files' quality lower when played on Iphone with Bluetooth

I have several songs downloaded locally on my computer which play fine, but I have them synced to my phone at very high download quality, and I get distortion and the audio sounds fuzzy. This doesn't happen when I plug headphones into the audio jack,...

matt_lamborne
Visitor
I have several songs downloaded locally on my computer which play fine, but I have them synced to my phone at very high download quality, and I get distortion and the audio sounds fuzzy. This doesn't...
2019-08-26 5:20:55 AM
2019-08-31 2:26:13 PM
MrMeowPuss
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Local files not appearing on iPhone AFTER playlist downlaoded.

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 6 and Windows DesktopOperating SystemiOS 12 and Windows 10 My IssueI have downloaded many local files from my computer to my phone in the past. Each one, I moved from the Local Files playlist on my PC to their ...

The_Rhino
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Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 6 and Windows Desktop Operating System iOS 12 and Windows 10 My Issue I have downloaded many local files from my computer to my phone in ...
2019-08-20 10:52:11 AM
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Local Files will not Sync from Mac onto iPhone

Premium U.S. but currently studying in U.K. iPhone 8s Macbook Pro I have seen numerous posts on this in other threads, but all of the solutions I have seen did not work for me. I am on an iPhone and Macbook Pro. My downloaded songs appear on the Macb...

sammy5198
Newbie
Premium U.S. but currently studying in U.K. iPhone 8s Macbook Pro I have seen numerous posts on this in other threads, but all of the solutions I have seen did not wor...
2019-03-29 12:27:02 AM
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Local files for Spotify Mobile
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local files sync mobile phone
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Some local files won’t download

I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tried all of the recommendations listed on this forum...

agrumwald
Music Fan
I recently got a new phone (iPhone 6s) and have tried to download my local files. Strangely, only some of files will show up on the phone. I didn’t have this issue with my old phone (a 5s). I have tr...
2018-12-09 1:19:39 PM
2018-12-10 10:29:57 PM
agrumwald
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Local Files

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceiPhone XOperating System(iOS 11) My Question or Issue I can't sync my local files from my laptop to my iPhone. I know there are a million things on this about the local files already but none of them help. I have disabled ...

nilscarson
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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X Operating System (iOS 11) My Question or Issue I can't sync my local files from my laptop to my iPhone. I know th...
2018-10-11 3:00:50 AM
2018-11-19 5:31:57 AM
nilscarson
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Some local files won't download to iPhone

PlanPremiumCountry SwedenDeviceiPhone 8, 256GBOperating SystemiOS 12.1 My Question or Issue I upgraded from my old iPhone 6 to an iPhone 8 yesterday and had no problems re-downloading all my playlists etc. again, however local files are proving to be...

jurphy
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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 8, 256GB Operating System iOS 12.1 My Question or Issue I upgraded from my old iPhone 6 to an iPhone 8 yesterday and had no proble...
2018-11-11 3:57:12 PM
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Local files not working?

I’m really frustrated with the local files feature. I’ve been trying to work out how it works with no success. I’ve got a few albums I’d like to add to Spotify on my mobile but only one album appears on my phone in a playlist and the other ones don’t...

Adaml944
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I’m really frustrated with the local files feature. I’ve been trying to work out how it works with no success. I’ve got a few albums I’d like to add to Spotify on my mobile but only one album a...
2018-07-17 1:07:57 PM
2018-07-17 2:13:00 PM
Adaml944
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Local files for Spotify Mobile
local files not syncing
local files on iphone

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