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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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iPhone Shortcut

Hello, I have used spotify for years with no problems and now it is behaving strangely. I have my music playing via bluetooth or headphones in the morning. Before, provided I had not closed the app, no matter how much later if Spotify was the last th...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   I have used spotify for years with no problems and now it is behaving strangely. I have my music playing via bluetooth or headphones in the morning. Before, provided I had not closed ...
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Local files available offline

I recently downloaded an album on my desktop. I was able to get the album on my desktop version of spotify but I want it to be available on my iphone, I turned on "available offline" mode but it isn't downloading. Any help is appreciated.

  • Newbie
  • I recently downloaded an album on my desktop. I was able to get the album on my desktop version of spotify but I want it to be available on my iphone, I turned on "available offline" mode but it isn'...
  • MaryS
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Solved!! can't transfer music to ipod

Why is it that I'm unable to transfer music files from Spotify to my ipod? I'm okay with iphone, and ipad. But ipod is the problem. I'm getting ready to give up on this Spotify deal.

  • Casual Listener
  • Why is it that I'm unable to transfer music files from Spotify to my ipod? I'm okay with iphone, and ipad. But ipod is the problem. I'm getting ready to give up on this Spotify deal.
  • Humhead74
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! How do I get rid of an inbox notification???

Can someone please let me know how to get rid of the notification for new inbox items once I've seen them and/or played them???? I'm using the Spotify app for iOS on my iphone, and when my girlfriend sends me a song to my inbox, I get a notification ...

  • Newbie
  • Can someone please let me know how to get rid of the notification for new inbox items once I've seen them and/or played them????   I'm using the Spotify app for iOS on my iphone, and when my...
  • oliwor
  • Newbie
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Solved!! "Login failed" Spotify App

when i try to log in the app, it says that i've entered the wrong code, but iam sure as hell that it is the right one, because on windows it works..

  • Newbie
  • when i try to log in the app, it says that i've entered the wrong code, but iam sure as hell that it is the right one, because on windows it works..
  • Jlrdroidx
  • Newbie
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Can't authentificate in App - Authentification refused

Hi,I yesterday bought an premium account online with normal sign in (not with FB)Until now 8 hours later, the authentification in the App is refused.Steps:1.Started the actual App I just downloaded from iTunes/App Store2.Inserted Emailadress and pass...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I yesterday bought an premium account online with normal sign in (not with FB) Until now 8 hours later, the authentification in the App is refused. Steps: 1.Started the actual App I just do...
  • jean3601
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Premium Family

So, my mom just got spotify, and got the premium family pack, and added me too it. She has her premium, but i have not recieved my e-mail to add me to her plan. I checked twice, she also did, but my e-mail adress is correct, so I have no idea what is...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, my mom just got spotify, and got the premium family pack, and added me too it. She has her premium, but i have not recieved my e-mail to add me to her plan. I checked twice, she also did, but my ...
  • MaryS
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Solved!! iOS 9.2.1 upgrade - Spotify stops playback

Recently upgraded to latest iOS release for iPhone 5s. Have latest Spotify too. Today I found out that playback in offline mode stops as soon as app is not in focus. I does not play in background, nor when lock screen is activated. Once app is back i...

  • Casual Listener
  • Recently upgraded to latest iOS release for iPhone 5s. Have latest Spotify too. Today I found out that playback in offline mode stops as soon as app is not in focus. I does not play in background, no...
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Does Shows work with iPod or just iPhone and other?

Just wondering does the new update featuring Shows, work for ipod, 5th gen, or just iphones?

  • Gig Goer
  • Just wondering does the new update featuring Shows, work for ipod,    5th gen, or just iphones?
  • MattSuda
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Song into play queue doesn't work on iphone

Hi, since a few weeks i have a problem with putting songs in my playing queue. Before that it worked for years.When i put a song into my queue most of the time it doesn't appear at all in the queue. Only songs which would be next of the playlist are ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   since a few weeks i have a problem with putting songs in my playing queue. Before that it worked for years. When i put a song into my queue most of the time it doesn't appear at all in ...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! App/data question

If the app is open but the music is paused, am i still using data?Thanks

  • Newbie
  • If the app is open but the music is paused, am i still using data? Thanks
  • MattSuda
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Spotify Premium not working anymore

I got a Fido plan last summer, I don't believe I am paying for it monthly instead the 2 year trial, this morning I was in the shower when an ad just came on which has never before talking about getting spotify premium, has my Premium trial already ra...

  • Newbie
  • I got a Fido plan last summer, I don't believe I am paying for it monthly instead the 2 year trial, this morning I was in the shower when an ad just came on which has never before talking about getti...
  • MattSuda
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Ipod Shuffle

HII am trying to connect me ipod shuffle to Spotify but when I connect it to the usb it doesn't come up with a message recognising the device at all. Please help!

  • Casual Listener
  • HI I am trying to connect me ipod shuffle to Spotify but when I connect it to the usb it doesn't come up with a message recognising the device at all. Please help! 🙂
  • MattSuda
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Shuffle and repeat reset randomly

Hello, I have spotify premium and use it on my iPhone.I usually listen for music with shuffle and repeat_all switched on (so it randomly plays playlist without stoping).However, frequently, when I start the spotify iOS app next day, these settings ar...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I have spotify premium and use it on my iPhone. I usually listen for music with shuffle and repeat_all switched on (so it randomly plays playlist without stoping). However, frequent...
  • MattSuda
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Premium won't work

I upgraded to premium, however it does not work... I have tried logging in and out several times but that does not seem to solve the issue! Please help!

  • Newbie
  • I upgraded to premium, however it does not work... I have tried logging in and out several times but that does not seem to solve the issue! Please help!
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Music skips, stops and re-starts while running - not to mention doesn't sync fully

I have upgraded to the new iPhone 6 and since then I have not been able to fully download my playlists onto my iPhone with some tracks of my own music, it stays constantly "in progress" but does not do anything. Furthermore, yesterday I went for a ru...

  • Newbie
  • I have upgraded to the new iPhone 6 and since then I have not been able to fully download my playlists onto my iPhone with some tracks of my own music, it stays constantly "in progress" but does not ...
  • ryanlacey99
  • Newbie
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Shuffle Keeps Playing Non Offline Songs

Hey! So I have my Spotify set to offline mode and also have my mobile data turned off for Spotify. When I go to shuffle songs after about 5 or 6 songs it starts playing songs that I haven't put offline. Has this happened to anyone else? It's really a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey!   So I have my Spotify set to offline mode and also have my mobile data turned off for Spotify. When I go to shuffle songs after about 5 or 6 songs it starts playing songs that I haven't ...
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Solved!! Playlist Order

Hi all!! i can't seem to find a previous post on this, though I know other people have complained about it. On my iPhone 5S, my spotify is in its most updated version. My playlists are sorted by date, but I think there used to be a way to re-order th...

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  • Hi all!! i can't seem to find a previous post on this, though I know other people have complained about it.  On my iPhone 5S, my spotify is in its most updated version. My playlists are sort...
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Spotify on streaming bluetooth GOLF7 Discover pro media

Hi,I try to use Spotify on my Iphone 5S with bluetooth.The Iphone is connected to my media center Discover Pro Medio (Golf 7).I see track informations, time... but not the pictures of the track.Any solution ?

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I try to use Spotify on my Iphone 5S with bluetooth. The Iphone is connected to my media center Discover Pro Medio (Golf 7). I see track informations, time... but not the pictures of the t...
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New phone won't load premium account

Hey guys,I've just got a new phone and have had a premium account for ages however when I log on it won't connect to my full premium account. I have my account on my laptop and have tried connecting my phone to my laptop but it still won't sync. Coul...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey guys, I've just got a new phone and have had a premium account for ages however when I log on it won't connect to my full premium account. I have my account on my laptop and have tried connectin...
  • jordanplay
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