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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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i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files

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  • i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files
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Solved!! Auto use offline mode

Hello, When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data? Thx!

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data?   Thx!
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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 3.1.0

What's new in version 3.1.0 New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: Issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected vehicles.

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  • What's new in version 3.1.0   New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: I...
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New update crashes

Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get it to stop. Please help. Note: I am still on iOS 7.

  • Newbie
  • Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get i...
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Offline playlists not downloading all tracks

random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a green icon.

  • Casual Listener
  • random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a...
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Solved!! Spotify Connect crashes while using an iPhone 5 and PS4

I just started experiencing this issue after the last app update (and activated my premium account). The app on my phone crashes out at random times when I am skipping a song while I am controlling Spotify on my PS4. This is the only time I have ever...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just started experiencing this issue after the last app update (and activated my premium account). The app on my phone crashes out at random times when I am skipping a song while I am controlling S...
  • joker76
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Finished my free trial and now I can't listen to music

I have just finished my free trial and I have been told that I can only listen to songs when connected to wifi or 3G. But when I am at home connected to wifi and I click shuffle play, it comes up with "start your free trial now". I don't want to buy ...

  • Newbie
  • I have just finished my free trial and I have been told that I can only listen to songs when connected to wifi or 3G. But when I am at home connected to wifi and I click shuffle play, it comes up wit...
  • Fishtaco
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Got a mail for "Running" but App hasn't changed

Hello, I'm really looking forward to the new "Running"-feature. Yesterday, I got a mail from Spotify telling me that "Spotify Running is here" and that I should "update my app and start running". Yay, great! Well... but how do I do that? There is no ...

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  • Hello,   I'm really looking forward to the new "Running"-feature. Yesterday, I got a mail from Spotify telling me that "Spotify Running is here" and that I should "update my app and start...
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Not downloading offline playlists on iPhone 6 Plus

Hi, i added a lot of stuff to My Music recently and marked it for offline access but Spotify is refusing to make it accessible. Is it a known problem? Thanks for any help!

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  • Hi, i added a lot of stuff to My Music recently and marked it for offline access but Spotify is refusing to make it accessible. Is it a known problem? Thanks for any help!
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Apple Music

Most would probably try apple music esp because the service will be pre-installed in an upcoming ios version and will be free to use fot 3 months. I dread some analysis on how this new service will eventually carve a dominant slice of the streaming m...

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  • Most would probably try apple music esp because the service will be pre-installed in an upcoming ios version and will be free to use fot 3 months.  I dread some analysis on how this new ser...
  • Fishtaco
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Spotify "Freezes" on Startup (iPhone 6)

I just updated Spotify to Version 3.3.0 on my iPhone 6 with IOS 8.3 and on startup it freezes. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and no luck. When opening the app, everything loads and instantly freezes. Anybody has a similar issue?

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  • I just updated Spotify to Version 3.3.0 on my iPhone 6 with IOS 8.3 and on startup it freezes. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and no luck. When opening the app, everything loads and instant...
  • Fishtaco
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Solved!! My spotify account keeps displaying FB pic and name despite is already unlinked. How can I fix it?

I have created my account via spotify. After this I linked it to my facebook account, and then decided to unlink it. Despite is unlinked, fb deactivated and cleared cache in my devices, iOS, android, iMac my facebook name still is displayed in my spo...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have created my account via spotify. After this I linked it to my facebook account, and then decided to unlink it. Despite is unlinked, fb deactivated and cleared cache in my devices, iOS, android,...
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Solved!! Spotify won't sync local files to iPhone 5

Hi There, Im using Spotify Premium 1.1.0.2549 on my iPhone 5 iOS 7.1.1 with 1.8gb of free space. I've had this problem on and off for a couple of years now, it seems my local files (added to a playlist) will sync to my iPhone on some wifi networks an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi There,   Im using Spotify Premium 1.1.0.2549 on my iPhone 5 iOS 7.1.1 with 1.8gb of free space.   I've had this problem on and off for a couple of years now, it seems my local fi...
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Shazam integration

No connect shazam and Spotify

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  • No connect shazam and Spotify 😞
  • kbrooksc
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Can't sync playlists on my gen 4 ipod touch

hi there, so i recently got spotify premium and read that you need to sync your playlist to listen offline, but i have a problem. while connected to the internet, i hit the "available offline" option on my ipod and then little grey arrows appear next...

  • Newbie
  • hi there, so i recently got spotify premium and read that you need to sync your playlist to listen offline, but i have a problem. while connected to the internet, i hit the "available offline" option...
  • skiorscuba
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No shows on IPad???

Just discovered spotify as a user...knew about it but only just subscribed. I now have it on both my iPhone and iPad and it syncs pretty wellHowever...why can't I see the shows feature on the iPad??? Am I doing something wrong???

  • Casual Listener
  • Just discovered spotify as a user...knew about it but only just subscribed. I now have it on both my iPhone and iPad and it syncs pretty well However...why can't I see the shows feature on the iPa...
  • Abe84
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on or off line

When it says AVAILABLE OFFLINE and the icon is in the green mode, is that offline or online?

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  • When it says AVAILABLE OFFLINE and the icon is in the green mode, is that offline or online?  
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Shazam -> Spoti

Hi there,Is there any solution for this?I tried to connect shazam to spotify, but could add the songs, i deleted the Shazam "playlist" on spoti, and now i can't get the list back or add any songs or what so ever..Tried to re install both apps, no suc...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there, Is there any solution for this? I tried to connect shazam to spotify, but could add the songs, i deleted the Shazam "playlist" on spoti, and now i can't get the list back or add any s...
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Cant like or dislike songs?

Whenever I am using spotify connect, the option to like and dislike songs is greyed out? When switching off connect and playing through my ipad it works fine. Any fix for this?

  • Casual Listener
  • Whenever I am using spotify connect, the option to like and dislike songs is greyed out? When switching off connect and playing through my ipad it works fine. Any fix for this?
  • ReneTS
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