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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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Song on Mobile plays different version than song on Desktop

I recently started a Premium 30 day trial. Downloaded the Spotify desktop program and created a beefy playlist. One of the songs I included in my playlist was "Build me up Buttercup" by the Foundations. When I play it on the desktop, it sounds like t...

  • Newbie
  • I recently started a Premium 30 day trial. Downloaded the Spotify desktop program and created a beefy playlist.  One of the songs I included in my playlist was "Build me up Buttercup" by the Fou...
  • bschafrath
  • Newbie
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Wrong song displayed in Spotify Connect

Hello,Here's the problem I encounter when I add a song to queue from my iPad to be played in my mac desktop using Spotify Connect: The song will play but the ipad is showing the songs from the initial playlist. The Ipad won't display any song that ha...

  • Regular
  • Hello, Here's the problem I encounter when I add a song to queue from my iPad to be played in my mac desktop using Spotify Connect:  The song will play but the ipad is showing the songs from t...
  • archtom
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Solved!! New Releases error message

I keep getting the error message "An error occurred" when I try and open New Releases. I have done a fresh reinstall of the app and turned my phone off and on again. Anyone know how I can fix this problem?

  • Music Fan
  • I keep getting the error message "An error occurred" when I try and open New Releases. I have done a fresh reinstall of the app and turned my phone off and on again. Anyone know how I can fix this pr...
  • TheKingLives
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Spotify connect doesn't work between two iOS devices

Hi all,My iPhone is connected to the speaker and I want to control the music playing on it via my iPad mini. This doesn't work. I can't see the iPhone on iPad and I can't see the iPad on iPhone.The weird thing is I can control the music on Windows la...

  • Regular
  • Hi all, My iPhone is connected to the speaker and I want to control the music playing on it via my iPad mini. This doesn't work. I can't see the iPhone on iPad and I can't see the iPad on iPhone. ...
  • burabil
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Solved!! New playlist not showing up on mobile app (iphone4)

So, I made a new playlist on the desktop client but it's not showing up on my phone. I searched the forums and tried the suggestions I found, such as re-logging, resetting my phone and even re-installing the Spotify app. Nothing works. If I add songs...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, I made a new playlist on the desktop client but it's not showing up on my phone. I searched the forums and tried the suggestions I found, such as re-logging, resetting my phone and even re-instal...
  • Froudini
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my phone can't sync for offline mode

Hi! I recently bought spotify premium and I'm having some issues with the app on my iPhone, I own an iphone 5c and when I try to makea playlist for offline mode the phone doesn't sync the music and I don't know why because I didn't have this issue be...

  • Newbie
  • Hi! I recently bought spotify premium and I'm having some issues with the app on my iPhone, I own an iphone 5c and when I try to make a playlist for offline mode the phone doesn't sync the music and...
  • MattSuda
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Change country

I'm trying to change my country, which has defaulted to the U.S. I'm in Canada. The drop down country list is only giving me the option for US. Help!

  • Newbie
  • I'm trying to change my country, which has defaulted to the U.S. I'm in Canada. The drop down country list is only giving me the option for US. Help!
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Devices folder

There is no "Devices folder" on Spotify. I'm using V10.4.90. I have tried attaching a new iPod Touch running the latest software which does not show up in Spotify. The same goes for Android phones. I've tried deleting Spotify and reloading it various...

  • Casual Listener
  • There is no "Devices folder" on Spotify. I'm using V10.4.90. I have tried attaching a new iPod Touch running the latest software which does not show up in Spotify. The same goes for Android phones. I...
  • MattSuda
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iOS large player is now smaller

I launched spotify this morning after about 30 minutes or so the player was smaller any one have a solution to this?

  • Regular
  • I launched spotify this morning after about 30 minutes or so the player was smaller any one have a solution to this?
  • MattSuda
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Disappearing albums?

So used to be able to get Sam Sure & Giacomo Low EP. Even saved it in my music and now no songs are listed under the album name, cover art, etc. What gives?

  • Newbie
  • So used to be able to get Sam Sure & Giacomo Low EP. Even saved it in my music and now no songs are listed under the album name, cover art, etc. What gives?
  • MattSuda
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spotifuggle says i'm in the wrong country after six months

hello,i know this topic was already discussed but i can't seem to find the solution to my problem anyway.here is my tragedy: i tranfered to germany (from italy) in october2014, and i hadn't had any problem with spotify. it just worked without saying ...

  • Newbie
  • hello, i know this topic was already discussed but i can't seem to find the solution to my problem anyway. here is my tragedy: i tranfered to germany (from italy) in october2014, and i hadn't ...
  • MattSuda
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Cannot Sync Local Files

I just got spotify premium and made my playlist availible offline but all the local files in that playlists do not work on my iphone. It keeps telling me to sync them while on the same wifi as my laptop which I am but they still don't work. I searche...

  • Newbie
  • I just got spotify premium and made my playlist availible offline but all the local files in that playlists do not work on my iphone.  It keeps telling me to sync them while on the same wifi as ...
  • MattSuda
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WHERE IS MY PLAYLISTS FOR FREE ACCT ON MAC?

I have free acct, was using my iPad until my cord frayed and haven't ordered new one yet. Have Spotify on my Mac but cannot find any of my music anywhere? Help!

  • Newbie
  • I have free acct, was using my iPad until my cord frayed and haven't ordered new one yet. Have Spotify on my Mac but cannot find any of my music anywhere? Help!
  • MattSuda
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Spotify Cache on ios

Hi All, I have tried looking around and cannot really find the answer I am looking for. I am in a situation where I have a limited data allowance on my mobile contract but I do have around 50gb free on my iphone. Can someone confirm to me how the lim...

  • Newbie
  • Hi All,   I have tried looking around and cannot really find the answer I am looking for. I am in a situation where I have a limited data allowance on my mobile contract but I do have around 5...
  • MattSuda
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The Spotify App will not open on my IPhone.

I have an IPhone 5S with iOS 8.3 and I am unable to open the latest version of the Spotify app (3.0.0). Upon opening, the app will freeze and not respond to any touch commands. Occasionally it will proceed to the login screen if I tap the login butto...

  • Newbie
  • I have an IPhone 5S with iOS 8.3 and I am unable to open the latest version of the Spotify app (3.0.0). Upon opening, the app will freeze and not respond to any touch commands. Occasionally it will p...
  • MattSuda
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Upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes for $12.99. Stopped working after the trial.

I upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes app store for $12.99. I had premium for 7 days with the trial and now that my trial is up I dont have premium anymore. Here is a picture of my Itunes receipt for confirmation.

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  • I upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes app store for $12.99. I had premium for 7 days with the trial and now that my trial is up I dont have premium anymore. Here is a picture of my Itunes rece...
  • MattSuda
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Death metal and black metal stations missing from iOS app radio

A few days ago, I noticed the radio stations of death metal and black metal were missing from my iPhone Spotify app. I did not delete them. I don't know why they're gone.

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  • A few days ago, I noticed the radio stations of death metal and black metal were missing from my iPhone Spotify app. I did not delete them. I don't know why they're gone.
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Songs are sync but won't play

Some of my songs which are in offline playlists and saved in 'My music' don't play. When I click on the songs, the time bar is running, but there is no music and when I touch the pause button, the time bar goes back to zero. I tried de-sync the songs...

  • Casual Listener
  • Some of my songs which are in offline playlists and saved in 'My music' don't play. When I click on the songs, the time bar is running, but there is no music and when I touch the pause button, the ti...
  • AlexisM94
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    Bug iPhone
    Bug Playlist
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    synced offline won't play
    synchronisation
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Linking to individual tracks not working

I often share links to tracks with my mates. For example, 'Hey, loving this song today! '. But all I get now are replied like, 'Which track?!?' because Spotify now sends them to the full album, despite the fact I clicked share on a single track - not...

  • Regular
  • I often share links to tracks with my mates.   For example, 'Hey, loving this song today! <url>'.   But all I get now are replied like, 'Which track?!?' because Spotify now sends ...
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