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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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Following an Artist's Complete Catalog

I begrudgingly switch to Spotify after Rdio's collapse. One issue I would like to see addressed is the Artists section of Your Library. When you follow an Artist and navigate to them thru Your Music (which seems logical) it only shows a list of songs...

  • Newbie
  • I begrudgingly switch to Spotify after Rdio's collapse.  One issue I would like to see addressed is the Artists section of Your Library.  When you follow an Artist and navigate to them thru...
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Why does the sound disappear halfway through every song???

I went jogging yesterday and about halfway through every song the sound would disappear without the song pauseing. When I skipped a few seconds forwards or backwards in the song the sound came back. Then it played for about 1 minute before the sound ...

  • Newbie
  • I went jogging yesterday and about halfway through every song the sound would disappear without the song pauseing. When I skipped a few seconds forwards or backwards in the song the sound came back. ...
  • theginjaninja69
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enter in an iphone

When i try to go in to spotify in my iphone4s(new iphone i never tried it before) it always says to me that I can't use Spotify more than 14 days in a foreign country. The problem is that, I am not in a foreign country. My mobile phone is spanish, I ...

  • Newbie
  • When i try to go in to spotify in my iphone4s(new iphone i never tried it before) it always says to me that I can't use Spotify more than 14 days in a foreign country. The problem is that, I am not i...
  • OviiiOne
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Ipad volume button fault

I have an Ipad that sometimes is used as remote for other playback units. The volumebutton at the edge of the Ipad now only can lower the playback volume. Half the button seems to be inactive so I can't raise the volume back up again. Edit: the probl...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an Ipad that sometimes is used as remote for other playback units. The volumebutton at the edge of the Ipad now only can lower the playback volume. Half the button seems to be inactive so I ca...
  • dahlberg
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[iOS][Other] Serious issue with stopping playback

Dear Spotify, I would like to report a serious issue with Spotify for iPhone. I don't know if this applies to other versions as well. When playing music through headphones or AirPlay, it should automatically stop when either unplugging the headphones...

  • Newbie
  • Dear Spotify,   I would like to report a serious issue with Spotify for iPhone. I don't know if this applies to other versions as well.   When playing music through headphones or A...
  • Swanny
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Not syncing local files from Mac to iPhone 6S+,

So this has always been buggy for me since I started my premium account about a year or two ago...So...I have my mp3 files all together in my "Documents" on my hard drive. I set spotify to pull those songs from that location under sources. Those mp3 ...

  • Newbie
  • So this has always been buggy for me since I started my premium account about a year or two ago...So...I have my mp3 files all together in my "Documents" on my hard drive. I set spotify to pull those...
  • johnsta13
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Devialet

Does anyone know if there's a possibility to stream via Ipad/Spotify directly to a Devialet? Would be great!

  • Casual Listener
  • Does anyone know if there's a possibility to stream via Ipad/Spotify directly to a Devialet? Would be great!
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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.

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  • 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.
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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 ...

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  • 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
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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..

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  • 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..
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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...

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  • 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?
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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

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