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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Missing albums

Hi. I have a Spotify Premium subscription which has been working well for eighteen months but has now gone berserk. I have downloaded 50 or so albums to my iphone 5 and made them available offline. I used to be able to play and enjoy them all both in...

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  • Hi. I have a Spotify Premium subscription which has been working well for eighteen months but has now gone berserk. I have downloaded 50 or so albums to my iphone 5 and made them available offline. I...
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Accidental queue skipping

Okay, the most annoying feature in Spotify has to be the play queue. There are two situations I always run into:- I have a bunch of songs queued and accidentally skip forward, now I can no longer go back to the song I was previously listening to. The...

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  • Okay, the most annoying feature in Spotify has to be the play queue. There are two situations I always run into: - I have a bunch of songs queued and accidentally skip forward, now I can no longer...
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browse not showing in iphone (ios 9.1) replaced by "moments" and "now"

Hey there- I am new to Spotify.... I'm a Rdio transplant and late to the game, I know. I just download a premium account through a family plan. Only problem is... on my iphone app "browse" isn't an option in the left menu. Mine menu reads: search, no...

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  • Hey there-   I am new to Spotify.... I'm a Rdio transplant and late to the game, I know.   I just download a premium account through a family plan. Only problem is... on my iphone ...
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Conection

Cuando escucho canciones desde Spotify en mis parlantes por intermedio de Bose SoundTouch (instalado en un IPad) las canciones se interrumpen por segundos todo el tiempo(se corta a cada 2 o 3 segundos). Que debo hacer para escucharlas sin interrupcio...

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  • Cuando escucho canciones desde Spotify en mis parlantes por intermedio de Bose SoundTouch (instalado en un IPad) las canciones se interrumpen por segundos todo el tiempo(se corta a cada 2 o 3 segundo...
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Spotify won't connect on 3G on iOS 9

After upgrading to iOS 9, Spotify won't connect on 3G or LTE anymore. It does connect on wifi however.Has anyone encountered this problem? I know the obvious answer would be to reinstall the app, however I've got more than 12GB of offline songs which...

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  • After upgrading to iOS 9, Spotify won't connect on 3G or LTE anymore. It does connect on wifi however. Has anyone encountered this problem? I know the obvious answer would be to reinstall the app,...
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Not letting me buy premium

I am trying to buy premium on my iPhone and when I go into account there is no option to buy premium then when I use all my skips and the message pops up that says to skip I need premium and when I click to buy premium the message goes away and nothi...

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  • I am trying to buy premium on my iPhone and when I go into account there is no option to buy premium then when I use all my skips and the message pops up that says to skip I need premium and when I c...
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Available offline and playlist update

Hi Everybody, just recently turned premium and I follow a few spotify-managed playlist on my account, and there are a few playlist that i make it offline for me to listen to during my commute. So my question is, when spotify updates those playlist, d...

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  • Hi Everybody,     just recently turned premium and I follow a few spotify-managed playlist on my account, and there are a few playlist that i make it offline for me to listen to dur...
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Issues with Spotify playlist and song playback

Hi all I'm reaching out to the community because I can't seem to find a support email and hopefully I can get this resolved because I love using Spotify and would hate to cancel it.Background:I'm using iOS version 8.3. I only have Spotify installed o...

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  • ...ee 5 public playlist created by myself (all intact). However after reinstalling the app and logging in, I can't find any of the playlist on my menu bar (my music -> playlist). It's just c...
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Syncing Songs Not In Spotify Archives to Mobile from Local Files

So Sleeping At Last just released a new Christmas album, but it's not avaliable on Spotify because it's working through a charity site. So I downloaded it on my Mac and synced the files with my local library in Spotify on the mac. I can play them fro...

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  • So Sleeping At Last just released a new Christmas album, but it's not avaliable on Spotify because it's working through a charity site. So I downloaded it on my Mac and synced the files with my local...
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Can't get Spotify to play through bluetooth in 2012 Chevrolet on Iphone 5s

I'm connected to bluetooth in vehicle, and can make calls through bluetooth. However, when I play Spotify I can only hear it through my Iphone. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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  • I'm connected to bluetooth in vehicle, and can make calls through bluetooth.  However, when I play Spotify I can only hear it through my Iphone.  Any help or suggestions would be appreciate...
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Playing local files to ChromeCast

Hi,I tried to create a playlist on the desktop, with local files in it.This playlist was then synced to my iPhone. While I managed to play the file on the iPhone itself, I cannot manage to stream it to my Chromecast, message being: Sorry! Can't play ...

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  • Hi, I tried to create a playlist on the desktop, with local files in it. This playlist was then synced to my iPhone.   While I managed to play the file on the iPhone itself, I cannot manage ...
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Spotify "not"-connect

Windows 7 Home Premium PC, 10GB ram, 6 core processor.iPhone 5s with latest iOS installed. This usually works.. Open spotify on PC, start music.Open Spotify on iPhone, tap song on bottom, tap "Devices available", then choose my PC name and I can cont...

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  • Windows 7 Home Premium PC, 10GB ram, 6 core processor. iPhone 5s with latest iOS installed.   This usually works..   Open spotify on PC, start music. Open Spotify on iPhone, tap song ...
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Starred Playlist Gone

I'm able to listen to my own starred playlist in "recent" on iOS, however it's not in my playlist section/folder. This might be due to last night when I was on computer my starred playlist was showing up twice so I deleted one, apparently that wasn't...

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  • I'm able to listen to my own starred playlist in "recent" on iOS, however it's not in my playlist section/folder. This might be due to last night when I was on computer my starred playlist was showin...
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Login Failed

When I try to log into my account on my iPhone 4, it says "Login Failed. Unable to login, either username or password is incorrect. Have you signed up for a Spotify account?" But, I logged into my desktop computer with no problems. Can someone please...

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  • When I try to log into my account on my iPhone 4, it says "Login Failed. Unable to login, either username or password is incorrect. Have you signed up for a Spotify account?"  But, I logged int...
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doesn't recognize my Premium account on my devices

Al the sudden I cannot access my premium account and it appears as "free". After checking my profile payments and status seems fine. Tríed login and out several times with no luck

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  • Al the sudden I cannot access my premium account and it appears as "free". After checking my profile payments and status seems fine. Tríed login and out several times with no luck
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Solved!! I could only log into the Spotify website, but not the app.

I can't log into the IPad app for Spotify. I changed my password 3 times but it didn't work. I also reinstalled the app but it didn't work. I finally tried to make a new account with the same email (because it's the only email I have) and that didn't...

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  • I can't log into the IPad app for Spotify. I changed my password 3 times but it didn't work. I also reinstalled the app but it didn't work. I finally tried to make a new account with the same email (...
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Can't find device on settings. Can't play local songs on phone but can on computer.

I am currently using a macbook and using El Capitan. My phone is iPhone 6s Plus using newest iOS. I had no problems before. I am having a lot of problem with my cell phone, as it can't play any offline files. It seems all offline files the name is gr...

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  • I am currently using a macbook and using El Capitan. My phone is iPhone 6s Plus using newest iOS. I had no problems before. I am having a lot of problem with my cell phone, as it can't play any offli...
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Solved!! Is there a way to manually sort my playlists?

Former Rdio use here who has come over to Spotify. Is there a way to manually sort my playlists? I don't mean the songs within the playlist. I want to order my playlists in an order of my choosing. Why can't I just drag and drop them in different ord...

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  • Former Rdio use here who has come over to Spotify. Is there a way to manually sort my playlists? I don't mean the songs within the playlist. I want to order my playlists in an order of my choosing. W...
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Solved!! Re: Saved music disappeared

@12100460084! Sure. ^^ Here are the steps for the iPhone: 1. Go on the home screen, tap and hold the Spotify icon until it shakes.2. Tap the X symbol on the icon.3. Open the App Store then search for and install the Spotify Music app. Peace ^^

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  • @12100460084!    Sure. ^^ Here are the steps for the iPhone: 1. Go on the home screen, tap and hold the Spotify icon until it shakes. 2. Tap the X symbol on the...
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"Starred" list shows oldest song

my started list normally in the past showed my most recently added to the list now it shows the oldest firstHow do I change it back

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  • my started list normally in the past showed my most recently added to the list now it shows the oldest first How do I change it back
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