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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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Solved!! Queue messed up after pausing

Recently (since 3.4 or 3.5) I've been finding that when playing an album, if I pause the track while it's playing in the background (either via Bluetooth controls or when accessing another app that takes control of audio), when I return to the app, t...

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  • Recently (since 3.4 or 3.5) I've been finding that when playing an album, if I pause the track while it's playing in the background (either via Bluetooth controls or when accessing another app that t...
  • TheEponymousBob
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problem spotify app

i have a problem,from the pc tolog in spotify me, but from my iphone 5s i still say "login failed" i do not understand why, i tried to reinstall app,change password, connect to the 4g and wifi but nothing.i'm not log to spotify!

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  •    i have a problem,from the pc tolog in spotify me, but from my iphone 5s i still say "login failed" i do not understand why, i tried to reinstall app,change password, connect to the 4g a...
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Solved!! Use local files on external hard drive?

Hi Is it possible to use spotify to play my local files, which are on a networked external hard drive? if so, how? if not, any chance this might be coming soon? Cheers M

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  • Hi   Is it possible to use spotify to play my local files, which are on a networked external hard drive? if so, how? if not, any chance this might be coming soon?   Cheers   M
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Spotify Premium not working on iOS app.

On my laptop it's showing as a premium account but on my i-phone it's a free account. £9.99 has been taken out of my account each month so I know I have paid for the premium account. I have followed all the suggestions on the website but nothing seem...

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  • On my laptop it's showing as a premium account but on my i-phone it's a free account.  £9.99 has been taken out of my account each month so I know I have paid for the premium account. I have fol...
  • mike_vengeance
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I lose all my music

I have an iPhone 6. Today I was having trouble getting my music to sync so I decided to log out of my spotify account and shut down my phone. When everything reloaded and I finally logged back into my spotify account my premium prescription was over ...

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  • I have an iPhone 6. Today I was having trouble getting my music to sync so I decided to log out of my spotify account and shut down my phone. When everything reloaded and I finally logged back into m...
  • mike_vengeance
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Syncing to an iphone

How do I sync from my Mac to an iphone. I reloaded Spotify because my iphone kept cutting out but now I have reloaded it I cannot access the playlists on my Mac.

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  • How do I sync from my Mac to an iphone. I reloaded Spotify because my iphone kept cutting out but now I have reloaded it I cannot access the playlists on my Mac. 
  • mike_vengeance
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Phone Not Showing Up in Devices

i know i am asking a question that has been asked plenty of times, but my phone will not show up under devices. i have restarted my router, restarted my phone, made sure both computer and phone are connected to the same wifi, disabled mcaffee complet...

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  • i know i am asking a question that has been asked plenty of times, but   my phone will not show up under devices. i have restarted my router, restarted my phone, made sure both computer and ph...
  • mike_vengeance
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Premium upgrade purchased through iTunes not recognised

I purchased 1 month premium upgrade on my iPad via my iTunes account and got an email receipt confirming the purchase from iTunes. This was 2 weeks ago. My spotify account appears to have no record of this purchase at all. Before posting this message...

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  • I purchased 1 month premium upgrade on my iPad via my iTunes account and got an email receipt confirming the purchase from iTunes.  This was 2 weeks ago.  My spotify account appears to have...
  • mike_vengeance
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Device not syncing (Iphone)

Hi I have had this problem for months now. My iphone device does not show up on Mac. I have followed Spotify help advice and proceedures with out resolution. Includng checking the UPnp. I have removed and resynced, reset, reloaded. Offline has been d...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi   I have had this problem for months now.  My iphone device does not show up on Mac.  I  have followed Spotify help advice and proceedures with out resolution.  Includng...
  • mike_vengeance
  • Roadie
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Solved!! How do I add albums/artists/songs to a playlist?

I'd like to add albums and artists to a playlist. I can click the '...' button to add a single song to a queue, and then once in the queue, I can add it to the playlist (which is absolutely a HORRIBLE way to do it), but when I click '...' for an arti...

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  • I'd like to add albums and artists to a playlist. I can click the '...' button to add a single song to a queue, and then once in the queue, I can add it to the playlist (which is absolutely a HO...
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Solved!! iPad app crashes

I've just updated my Spotify app on my iPad and Spotify crashes I have iOS 9 can you fix this asap

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  • I've just updated my Spotify app on my iPad and Spotify crashes I have iOS 9 can you fix this asap
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  • Newbie
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Spotify stops when iPhone goes in standby.

My Spotify on iPhone stops playing when i turn OFF the screen og going to another app (non Music apps).. It startet after i updated the Spotify app. Hos Can i have background Music again?

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  • My Spotify on iPhone stops playing when i turn OFF the screen og going to another app (non Music apps).. It startet after i updated the Spotify app. Hos Can i have background Music again?
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Unsyncing an iPod Touch

So I need to disable offline on my old iPod Touch cause it no longer gets used anymore but when I go to remove it from my devices it doesn't go under iPod touch it goes under iPhone and all 3 devices I have synced for offline play are registered as i...

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  • So I need to disable offline on my old iPod Touch cause it no longer gets used anymore but when I go to remove it from my devices it doesn't go under iPod touch it goes under iPhone and all 3 devices...
  • nunnnun
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BMW integration iOs 8.3 and Spotify 3.6.0.923

I use the spotify app version 3.6.0.923 with Apple iOS 8.3 on a iPhne 4S connected with Snap-In adapter of BMW F31.Since the last update I can choose the next title with the iDrive Controller. Everytime it will be disconnected.Furthermore, spotify do...

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  • I use the spotify app version 3.6.0.923 with Apple iOS 8.3 on a iPhne 4S connected with Snap-In adapter of BMW F31. Since the last update I can choose the next title with the iDrive Controller. Ever...
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offline mode iPhone

I can't put my Spotify to offline mode becaus connect is running... how do I disable this, or how can i turn my spotify to offline mode?

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  • I can't put my Spotify to offline mode becaus connect is running... how do I disable this, or how can i turn my spotify to offline mode?
  • Teresa
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Album restricted to playback on mobile?

Hi all, Is it possible that an album is restricted to be played at a mobile app? I'd like to listen to the Rio 2 Soundtrack album (https://open.spotify.com/album/3ehRRrkC0MAQ9ihHgxNPF8) but it doesn't playback on my Android app. Desktop app will play...

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  • Hi all,   Is it possible that an album is restricted to be played at a mobile app? I'd like to listen to the Rio 2 Soundtrack album (https://open.spotify.com/album/3ehRRrkC0MAQ9ihHgxNPF8) but ...
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Local Songs Not Syncing On Iphone

Local songs wont sync to my iphone, it was working before and has become a problem recently.

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  • Local songs wont sync to my iphone, it was working before and has become a problem recently.
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App keeps shutting my iPhone off

Every time id try to click on the app it would shut my iPhone off so I've tried deleting it but now even pushing the install button in the App Store makes my phone shut off. Help?!

  • Casual Listener
  • Every time id try to click on the app it would shut my iPhone off so I've tried deleting it but now even pushing the install button in the App Store makes my phone shut off. Help?!
  • neto245021
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Won't recognise both iPhones at the same time

i Have an iPhone 5, called by a name with 5, and an iPhone 6+ with 6+ in the Phone's ID., but Spotify--oh, I have a PremiuM. I need both recognized. As Stands, now,. Spotify only recognizes one at a time;!, But have tried Oh, the device is called, Ju...

  • Newbie
  • i Have an iPhone 5, called by a name with 5, and an iPhone 6+ with 6+ in the Phone's ID., but Spotify--oh, I have a PremiuM.  I need both recognized.  As Stands, now,. Spotify only recogniz...
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apple carplay and shuffle

Can any one help out, if it is possibe to turn on shuffle play when in carplay mode from the head unit as i can not find it?

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  • Can any one help out, if it is possibe to turn on shuffle play when in carplay mode from the head unit as i can not find it?
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