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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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  • MattSuda
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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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How do I cancel my subscription on the 1 month trial.

I need help canceling my subscription to the 1 month trial and I tried the spotty support options and it doesn't have the "do you want to cancel?" And I need help because I don't want to get charged $12.99

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  • I need help canceling my subscription to the 1 month trial and I tried the spotty support options and it doesn't have the "do you want to cancel?" And I need help because I don't want to get charged ...
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New Iphone App for Spotify missing stereo detail via bluetooth!

I was forced to upgrade recently to the new version of Spotify for my Iphone. I immediately noticed on some songs the guitar stereo track has disappeared on certain tracks. I had listened to these tracks on the previous version and all the guitars co...

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  • I was forced to upgrade recently to the new version of Spotify for my Iphone. I immediately noticed on some songs the guitar stereo track has disappeared on certain tracks. I had listened to these tr...
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Solved!! Spotify Won't Pause - keeps going back to play (CarPlay)

Using Spotify on iPhone 5s with Panasonic AppRadio 4 in CarPlay mode. Getting the regular (already reported bugs) but one I can't find anywhere - when I hit PAUSE, on the unit or the app on the phone directly after a few seconds the music starts play...

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  • Using Spotify on iPhone 5s with Panasonic AppRadio 4 in CarPlay mode.    Getting the regular (already reported bugs) but one I can't find anywhere - when I hit PAUSE, on the unit or the a...
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Solved!! Iphone 4S won't download playlists over wifi - works fine with 3G

As the topic says, my IPhone 4S won't download playlists for offline use (I'm a premium subscriber) using the wifi conection. If I switch on "Sync over 2G/3G", the songs begin to download immediately. Also, I cannot get the phone to show up in the "D...

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  • As the topic says, my IPhone 4S won't download playlists for offline use (I'm a premium subscriber) using the wifi conection. If I switch on "Sync over 2G/3G", the songs begin to download immediately...
  • Jemoer
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Solved!! Playlists wont download?

I've had Spotify Premium for a couple months now and it was working well until recently.I'm unable to download artists and albums to my spotify to play offline.I click "save" and switch everything to "available offline," but the little download arrow...

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  • I've had Spotify Premium for a couple months now and it was working well until recently. I'm unable to download artists and albums to my spotify to play offline. I click "save"  and switch eve...
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Premium not updating on iPhone

I just signed up for spotify premium so I could stream to my iPhone, yet its still showing that I am a free user everytime I log into the app. I have tried deleting and redownloading it and still no luck.

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  • I just signed up for spotify premium so I could stream to my iPhone, yet its still showing that I am a free user everytime I log into the app. I have tried deleting and redownloading it and still no ...
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Some songs will Play on desktop but not iphone or ipad

Music saved to starred list will play on notebook but not iphone. Most songs work, but not all of them. They appear in the list but still wont play even when in online mode..

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  • Music saved to starred list will play on notebook but not iphone. Most songs work, but not all of them. They appear in the list but still wont play even when in online mode..
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Radio Moved to Your Music - Inconsistent With Desktop/iPad

Since Running showed up in my iPhone app, the Radio is now under the Your Music section, which is fine and all, except that it shows completely different stations from my desktop and iPad app, which still have the older-looking Radio feature. When wi...

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  • Since Running showed up in my iPhone app, the Radio is now under the Your Music section, which is fine and all, except that it shows completely different stations from my desktop and iPad app, which ...
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Solved!! delete account

how do you delete your spotify account, hi my name is varsan i want to delete my account because when it told me to go to prmium i thought it meant you can go free for a month then pa if you o for another month

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  • how do you delete your spotify account, hi my name is varsan i want to delete my account because when it told me to go to prmium i thought it meant you can go free for a month then pa if you o for an...
  • MattSuda
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How do I access Your Music on the iPad app?

I mostly listen to albums, not playlists. I used to keep all my saved albums on Spotify as playlists - but following the update I re-saved them all as saved albums under 'Your Music' (on the new desktop app for OS X) and deleted my old playlists (ass...

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  • I mostly listen to albums, not playlists.   I used to keep all my saved albums on Spotify as playlists - but following the update I re-saved them all as saved albums under 'Your Music' (on t...
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Spotify Switches songs randomly!

I've had a premium account for a while, but lately a playlist will just switch randomly to a different song. WTF? I've seen many posts on this... but don't see a solution. I can listen to songs randomly on iTunes radio for free. This has become a dea...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've had a premium account for a while, but lately a playlist will just switch randomly to a different song. WTF?   I've seen many posts on this... but don't see a solution. I can liste...
  • malakhi
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Solved!! using usb device

there is any way to add my spotify songs in a usb device?? 

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  • there is any way to add my spotify songs in a usb device??  
  • MattSuda
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Local files won't play on iPhone app

Hi,I've read several other threads about this but no suggestions have worked for me yet. I have some local files on Spotify on my laptop, which I've then added to a new playlist, made available offline, with my iPhone and laptop on the same wifi, and...

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  • Hi, I've read several other threads about this but no suggestions have worked for me yet. I have some local files on Spotify on my laptop, which I've then added to a new playlist, made ava...
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Can't Move songs between playlists

Is there a bug on Spotify for Iphone (latest IOS)? I can't add songs or transfer them btw playlists.

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  • Is there a bug on Spotify for Iphone (latest IOS)? I can't add songs or transfer them btw playlists.
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  • Is there a bug on Spotify for Iphone (latest IOS) I can't add songs or transfer them btw playlists
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Cant sync local files

Hello! So i've just bought my self a new iPhone 6. The problem is that, when I changed mobile I no longer can sync my local files.I have verified that I am on the same network on both my Macbook Pro and iPhone 6.I have tried reinstalling the app on b...

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  • Hello!   So i've just bought my self a new iPhone 6. The problem is that, when I changed mobile I no longer can sync my local files. I have verified that I am on the same network on both my M...
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Syncing to offline mode on iPhone 5

I have just re purchased spotify premium and had to go through and re sync my songs to offline mode . However once it got nearly halfway through, about 1000 songs , it stopped and won't sync anymore . I've got 8 gb storage on my phone left and obviou...

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  • I have just re purchased spotify premium and had to go through and re sync my songs to offline mode . However once it got nearly halfway through, about 1000 songs , it stopped and won't sync anymore ...
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Having trouble playing my "Local Files" on my iphone 6

title says it all. i cannot play a large amount of my local files. here are some characteristics of my problem which may help you with a solution all my files are in mp3 formatall sources are highlighted in my preferences and the file destination has...

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  • title says it all. i cannot play a large amount of my local files. here are some characteristics of my problem which may help you with a solution  all my files are in mp3 format all sources a...
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Spotify connect to fire tv crashes - both from ipad and iphone

I am a spotify premium user who regularly used the connect feature from various ios devices to stream through two fire tv's in different parts of the house. Following spotify ios app updates earlier this year, connect started crashing on the fire tv ...

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  • I am a spotify premium user who regularly used the connect feature from various ios devices to stream through two fire tv's in different parts of the house. Following spotify ios app updates earlier ...
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Spotify Running

I am having trouble accessing the spotlight running feature on my iPhone. I have updated it to the latest version, but there is still no where I can find the feature. I have looked through all the settings and checked my email but I cannot find anyth...

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  • I am having trouble accessing the spotlight running feature on my iPhone. I have updated it to the latest version, but there is still no where I can find the feature. I have looked through all the se...
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Cancel subscription

How can I cancel my subscription before premium trial offer ends so I will not have to pay ?

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  • How can I cancel my subscription before premium trial offer ends so I will not have to pay ?
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