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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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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...
  • Nilsen
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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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spotify stoped working after update 3.4.0

After todays update nothing works when i try to use spotify on my iPhone 6+. Works perfect on PC and my iPad (which I haven´t updated yet) Anyone else having the same problems?

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  • After todays update nothing works when i try to use spotify on my iPhone 6+. Works perfect on PC and my iPad (which I haven´t updated yet)   Anyone else having the same problems?   &nbs...
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Save album, but don't download it on iPhone

Hi. Is there a way to just save an album to your music without making it available offline. When I hit "save" button on iPhone it automatically downloads all the album even if the "availalbe offline" switch is off.

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  • Hi.   Is there a way to just save an album to your music without making it available offline. When I hit "save" button on iPhone it automatically downloads all the album even if the "availalbe...
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Music output from iPhone will drop when I access Facebook and get messages..Help?

When I leave the Spotify app and access Facebook or I get a message, the output volume from my phone (when plugged in to an aux cable) will drop almost to half of the volume I had it at and won't return to normal unless I pause the song and press pla...

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  • When I leave the Spotify app and access Facebook or I get a message, the output volume from my phone (when plugged in to an aux cable) will drop almost to half of the volume I had it at and won't ret...
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Filter probleme for the albums

Heu,The problem on my spotify ( iphone ) is that when i look into my albums, the order is not correct ! For example, i found a ZZ Top album under AC/DC's albums. Is it a known bug ? Any solutions ?

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  • Heu, The problem on my spotify ( iphone ) is that when i look into my albums, the order is not correct ! For example, i found a ZZ Top album under AC/DC's albums. Is it a known bug ? Any solutions ?
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Clarification on Offline Mode and stored content

I have been saving playlists to my iPhone to listen to in the car and avoid using data. Obviously I don't want to take my phone "offline" while in my car and I eave my data on at all times. My question is if the song/file has been downloaded to my de...

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  • I have been saving playlists to my iPhone to listen to in the car and avoid using data. Obviously I don't want to take my phone "offline" while in my car and I eave my data on at all times. &nb...
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Spotify used 600mb of data?!

When I got the app. I downloaded all my songs to the storage using wifi. I listen to hours of music each day. And I pay for a subscription. I know spotify connects to the Internet to post Facebook stuff and what not. But I don't understand how in a m...

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  • When I got the app. I downloaded all my songs to the storage using wifi. I listen to hours of music each day. And I pay for a subscription. I know spotify connects to the Internet to post Facebook st...
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Landscape mode on iPhone

Currently spotify looks pretty horrible on my device. The app needs to be update for the resolution change on the bigger screens. I would also like to see spotify make use of the Landscape mode apple has embraced, as it offers a view far superior to ...

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  • Currently spotify looks pretty horrible on my device. The app needs to be update for the resolution change on the bigger screens. I would also like to see spotify make use of the ...
  • Ozstl
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Radio station stops

Why does my radio station always stop after 7 to 10 songs?

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  • Why does my radio station always stop after 7 to 10 songs?
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Solved!! Spotify Crashes

I have a 2011 Ford Fusion Sport with Nav. when I connect my iPhone 6 via USB, I open my Spotify App to play my music after I select a song if I lock my phone or leave the app, after about a minute and a half into the first song the app crashes and cl...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a 2011 Ford Fusion Sport with Nav. when I connect my iPhone 6 via USB, I open my Spotify App to play my music after I select a song if I lock my phone or leave the app, after about a minute an...
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Help Scrobble

I can't scrobble either on my computer or iPhone

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Song not playing

Every time I open the app on my iPhone 6 and attempt to play a song it will switch screens to the song but won't play the song. It just stays on 0:00. I tried deleting the app and re downloading and re log in several times, but I keep getting the sam...

  • Casual Listener
  • Every time I open the app on my iPhone 6 and attempt to play a song it will switch screens to the song but won't play the song. It just stays on 0:00. I tried deleting the app and re downloading and ...
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Podcasts not showing up under "Word" no "Shows" genre

I'm unable to find Podcasts anywhere on my iPhone or iPad running latest version 3.4.0They say it should be listed under the "Word" or "Shows" Genre, but I don't see it. Please help, I'm looking for Twit podcasts. Thanks!

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  • I'm unable to find Podcasts anywhere on my iPhone or iPad running latest version 3.4.0 They say it should be listed under the "Word" or "Shows" Genre, but I don't see it.   Please help, I'm l...
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Songs don't play complete / music is turned off but spotify keeps running

Hi guys!Since two days (no update) spotify keeps running but don't play any music. only for about 1 min and then the music stops, but it still keeps running. on my macbook and ipad it is still working. only on my iphone.i also uninstall the app but i...

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  • Hi guys! Since two days (no update) spotify keeps running but don't play any music. only for about 1 min and then the music stops, but it still keeps running.  on my macbook and ipad it is sti...
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Spotify Connect doesn't work as it used to do

Hey Guys, I just noticed that since 3.4.0 I can't switch songs via iPhone using the Control Center, insted I have to open up the Spotify app completly.The new green as awfull as well.. but thats just my 2 cents ^^

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  • Hey Guys,   I just noticed that since 3.4.0 I can't switch songs via iPhone using the Control Center, insted I have to open up the Spotify app completly. The new green as awfull as well.. b...
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