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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!! Duplicate music in my phone

When I create a playlist with music from "my music"(wich are already in my phone's memory, as in "avaliable offline"), does it save thoses songs again in my phone, like, do i have the song two times?

  • Newbie
  • When I create a playlist with music from "my music"(wich are already in my phone's memory, as in "avaliable offline"), does it save thoses songs again in my phone, like, do i have the song two times?
  • MattSuda
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Background App Refresh?

I'm not even sure this is a background app refresh issue but here it is. I have the latest version of spotify (3.4.0) running on the latest iOS version on an iPhone 5S. This has been an issue for quite a while now. If I stop using the app for a while...

  • Newbie
  • I'm not even sure this is a background app refresh issue but here it is. I have the latest version of spotify (3.4.0) running on the latest iOS version on an iPhone 5S. This has been an issue for qui...
  • MattSuda
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2 month free trial cancelation

I have almost used up the 2 months free trial and i would like to cancel it before i get charged for it, can anyone help me please?

  • Casual Listener
  • I have almost used up the 2 months free trial and i would like to cancel it before i get charged for it, can anyone help me please?
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Spotify Running Issue

I've had Spotify premium for about a year now on my iPod Touch. I've heard about the Spotify Running app, and have had different updates come up for it. But the feature hasn't been implemented to the app on my iPod yet. I'm curious if maybe it is bec...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've had Spotify premium for about a year now on my iPod Touch. I've heard about the Spotify Running app, and have had different updates come up for it. But the feature hasn't been implemented to the...
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Playlist

Como reproducir toda playlist desde tv sin aprepatar un play cada una

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  • Como reproducir toda playlist desde tv sin aprepatar un play cada una
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Solved!! Sort function for Iphone??

I was so glad today when I received the latest update containing the function to sort playlists only to find out it only applied to Ipad. Why is it so hard to get this function for Iphone? Has anybody heard of when the sorting function will be releas...

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  • I was so glad today when I received the latest update containing the function to sort playlists only to find out it only applied to Ipad.   Why is it so hard to get this function for Iphone?...
  • Aerdon
  • Casual Listener
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Songs take too long to load

i changed from an iPhone 6s back to iPhone 4s and now the songs are taking forever to show up. I can see all my playlists fine but when I click onto them it loads for at least 15 min or freezes eventually. Please help.

  • Newbie
  • i changed from an iPhone 6s back to iPhone 4s and now the songs are taking forever to show up. I can see all my playlists fine but when I click onto them it loads for at least 15 min or freezes event...
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Solved!! no album art in off-line mode with spotify app version 1.0.0.3251

I just upgraded my iphone spotify app to version 1.0.0.3251. With this version album art is not shown when listening in off-line mode. Extremely dissappointing, hoping this is just a bug and will be corrected soon. If not, how can i go back the the p...

  • Gig Goer
  • I just upgraded my iphone spotify app to version 1.0.0.3251.  With this version album art is not shown when listening in off-line mode.  Extremely dissappointing, hoping this is just a bug ...
  • Krampeju
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CarPlay and Calls

If i get a call on my iPhone 6 via CarPlay on my Pioneer SPH DA 120 Spotify mutes the music and the ringtone is ringing. When i pick up the call and want to talk spotify starts to play. This Bug is since the last spotify update.Another Bug since ever...

  • Casual Listener
  • If i get a call on my iPhone 6 via CarPlay on my Pioneer SPH DA 120 Spotify mutes the music and the ringtone is ringing. When i pick up the call and want to talk spotify starts to play. This Bug is s...
  • Dee_Dee
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30 Day Free Trial

Is there a way that i can cancel the 30 day free trial, I cant see an option to cancel it

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  • Is there a way that i can cancel the 30 day free trial, I cant see an option to cancel it
  • MattSuda
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Battery and Time Status Bar - Please reinstate

HiCan you please return the Battery and Time status bar to visible status, it is unnecessary for these to be blocked. I am now unable to keep track of time whilst Spotify is in Now Playing mode. Thanks

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi Can you please return the Battery and Time status bar to visible status, it is unnecessary for these to be blocked.   I am now unable to keep track of time whilst Spotify is in Now Playi...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Sort titles by the newest iPhone

I want the newest songs at first in my playlists. Is that possible on the iPhone ?I just know that this works on a iPad

  • Newbie
  • I want the newest songs at first in my playlists. Is that possible on the iPhone ? I just know that this works on a iPad
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Latest iPad version does not allow me to sort playlists anymore

On the iPad, I used to be able to sort my playlists by artist, title, etc. That capability no longer exists in the latest version. (Or, at least, I can't find it.) It looks like I would get the sorting capability back if I moved all the songs on my m...

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  • On the iPad, I used to be able to sort my playlists by artist, title, etc.  That capability no longer exists in the latest version.  (Or, at least, I can't find it.)  It looks like I w...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! What happend to the sort function?!

Latest version for iPad, what happend to the sort function? I have very big lists and I can't live without that function, I need to be able to sort the list descending. So my latest adds will end up in TOP, not bottom. I also need this function in my...

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  • Latest version for iPad, what happend to the sort function?   I have very big lists and I can't live without that function, I need to be able to sort the list descending. So my latest adds...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! SORT BUTTON!!!!

Why have the sort button been removed for Ipad? I really need that button so i can have my newest songs at the top! not bottom!!!

  • Newbie
  • Why have the sort button been removed for Ipad? I really need that button so i can have my newest songs at the top! not bottom!!!
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Why can't I sort playlist by last added anymore??

That last update completely wrecked my experience. I want to be able to start my playlist with the last songs I put in. Why did that option go away?? Arrgh. Now I have to use my computer instead of the ipad.

  • Casual Listener
  • That last update completely wrecked my experience. I want to be able to start my playlist with the last songs I put in. Why did that option go away?? Arrgh. Now I have to use my computer instead of t...
  • MattSuda
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iPad considerations

Hi, The iPad app could use some extra functionality. I'll try to make a list of what could be added for better usability. FEAT: sorting in playlists (default, track name, artist name) FEAT: deleting song from playlist, just by swiping that song (or i...

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  • Hi, The iPad app could use some extra functionality. I'll try to make a list of what could be added for better usability. FEAT: sorting in playlists (default, track name, artist name) F...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Sorting songs in alphabetical order on iPad?

Since the new update i can't sort the songs in my playlists in alphabetic order. Anyone?

  • Gig Goer
  • Since the new update i can't sort the songs in my playlists in alphabetic order. Anyone?
  • MattSuda
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Playlists not showing up as Available offline

Just signed up for primeum. I've managed to get two playlists downloaded for offline listening (camping). It's not giving me the option to download anymore. The green slider is gone. Are only certain playlists available? That makes not sense. I have ...

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  • Just signed up for primeum.    I've managed to get two playlists downloaded for offline listening (camping). It's not giving me the option to download anymore. The green slider is gone. A...
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