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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
  • Music Fan
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Spotify Battery Drain

I still am experiencing this problem I will probably unsubscribe it. From Sep 14 are there any improvements? I realized this after I upgraded Spotify.

  • Newbie
  • I still am experiencing this problem I will probably unsubscribe it. From Sep 14 are there any improvements? I realized this after I upgraded Spotify.
  • Mv826
  • Music Fan
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Can't sync any songs to my iPod

I recently downloaded the spotify music app and started the 7 day free trial of premium. There is supposed to be a way to listen to songs you select for offline use even when you're not connected to Internet but I can get it to work for even one song...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently downloaded the spotify music app and started the 7 day free trial of premium. There is supposed to be a way to listen to songs you select for offline use even when you're not connected to ...
  • laciebus39
  • Newbie
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  • Can't get music offline
    can't sync music
    songs won't play offline
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iOS app will not install.

A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I searched for Spotify in the App Store2. Then I found spotify and clicked the "Get" button3. Then I clicked the "Install" button4. Then the "Get" button re-appeared5. Then I clicked the "Get"...

  • Newbie
  • A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I searched for Spotify in the App Store 2. Then I found spotify and clicked the "Get" button 3. Then I clicked the "Install" button 4. T...
  • rainpacheco
  • Casual Listener
  • 1221 Views
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Profile -> following have wrong number.

Hi. I delete all subscription artist and album in my music, but I have always a number in Profile -> following. Why?P.s. My interface is in French, perhaps I don't write the good traduction.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I delete all subscription artist and album in my music, but I have always a number in Profile -> following. Why? P.s. My interface is in French, perhaps I don't write the good traduction.
  • Mala-Zaba
  • Casual Listener
  • 524 Views
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I cannot download some songs - white/green icon is missing.

Hello, I own a Premium account and I have an Ipad Mini. My problem is that, even being connected to WIFI, I cannot download some songs to listen to them offline. I have a playlist that contains around 900 songs; they all download properly but at some...

  • Visitor
  • Hello,   I own a Premium account and I have an Ipad Mini. My problem is that, even being connected to WIFI, I cannot download some songs to listen to them offline. I have a playlis...
  • MattSuda
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  • 594 Views
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Songs not on my playlist playing?

Recently updated my iOS and noticed this with the updated version of Spotify, which did not happen with the older version (I'm a premium member): When I stop listening to Spotify and go to play later (same device), it does not pick up where it left o...

  • Newbie
  • Recently updated my iOS and noticed this with the updated version of Spotify, which did not happen with the older version (I'm a premium member): When I stop listening to Spotify and go to play l...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 478 Views
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  • playlist becomes radio
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iPhone playlists not syncing for offline play

Hi Friends, I'm having issues with my playlists not syncing to my iphone for offline play. It starts the process but stops after once song syncs... any ideas? Thanks!

  • Newbie
  • Hi Friends,    I'm having issues with my playlists not syncing to my iphone for offline play. It starts the process but stops after once song syncs... any ideas?    Thanks...
  • MattSuda
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  • 294 Views
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Songs that won't delete

In my starred playlist I have no songs put my icon says I have 4 songs. When I open it up there are no songs to delete. Can anyone help?

  • Newbie
  • In my starred playlist I have no songs put my icon says I have 4 songs. When I open it up there are no songs to delete. Can anyone help?
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 690 Views
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cant sync Music in my iPhone 6 plus

hi team spotify I'm having problem syncing music in my phone please help. The syncing options don't appear.

  • Newbie
  • hi team spotify I'm having problem syncing music in my phone please help. The syncing options don't appear.
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 323 Views
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Solved!! Album is on web player but not on app

"VOODOO Special Album" by VIXX shows up on the web player search, but none of the songs appear when I search for it on the iOS. Opening the album from the Safari browser into the app only displays the title and album art with a blank tracklist. If th...

  • Newbie
  • "VOODOO Special Album" by VIXX shows up on the web player search, but none of the songs appear when I search for it on the iOS. Opening the album from the Safari browser into the app only displays th...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
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    iOS
    vixx
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Solved!! Can't log in

Can't login using IPad . Message; i'm allowed use spotify 14 days abroad .

  • Regular
  • Can't login using IPad . Message; i'm allowed use spotify 14 days abroad .
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 978 Views
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Track stops after 1.30 + no access to playlists on mobile

The music stops after 1 minute 30 seconds into a track. Sometimes it works again after restarting the app, most times it doesn't. I'm listening from iOS 8.1.2. I've reinstalled the app but no difference.Also I can't access my playlists or favorite tr...

  • Newbie
  • The music stops after 1 minute 30 seconds into a track. Sometimes it works again after restarting the app, most times it doesn't. I'm listening from iOS 8.1.2. I've reinstalled the app but no differe...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 201 Views
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Added songs to My Music but not showing under Artists

To be more specific, after adding songs from original movie soundtracks or from albums with various artists to My Music, they only appear under Albums, not Artists. For example, "All of the Stars" in the The Fault in Our Stars soundtrack won't appear...

  • Casual Listener
  • To be more specific, after adding songs from original movie soundtracks or from albums with various artists to My Music, they only appear under Albums, not Artists.   For example, "All of th...
  • csysam
  • Casual Listener
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Normal playback interrupted randomly by radio

When I'm playing music online as normal, suddenly and completed randomly, the song will stop and start playing a different one, usually songs from the artist journey. The new song doesn't play, is just paused at the very start of the song. At the top...

  • Newbie
  • When I'm playing music online as normal, suddenly and completed randomly, the song will stop and start playing a different one, usually songs from the artist journey. The new song doesn't play, is ju...
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[spam] Blocked user is not blocked on iOS

I keep getting spam messages from a user called ronin_ronin. Typically it is a message with an empty playlist. I have blocked the user on my desktop client but keep getting the messages on my iPad and iPhone. Please help/fix this issue.

  • Gig Goer
  • I keep getting spam messages from a user called ronin_ronin. Typically it is a message with an empty playlist. I have blocked the user on my desktop client but keep getting the messages on my iPad an...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 337 Views
  • 1 replies
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Doesn't choose playlists or radio

I have a red 2012 ford mustang with a ford sync. I used spotify in my car and it works fine. Then i decided to change the playlists, used the voice button, then said "Choose Playlist," it didn't click then i said it again, and then it failed. Tried a...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a red 2012 ford mustang with a ford sync.  I used spotify in my car and it works fine.  Then i decided to change the playlists, used the voice button, then said "Choose Playlist," it...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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Cant play single songs from playlist

this is what happens when i want to play one single song, it blinks the shuffle play instead.. And i am connected to wifi and 3g, but still the same..http://youtu.be/lDOw8GwWtT4

  • Roadie
  • this is what happens when i want to play one single song, it blinks the shuffle play instead.. And i am connected to wifi and 3g, but still the same.. http://youtu.be/lDOw8GwWtT4
  • Silithas
  • Roadie
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Your Music sync issue between devices.

Hi. This issue has been driving me mad for weeks now. I currently have my Spotify Premium account attached to 4 seperate devices, iPhone 5C IOS 8.1.3, iPad Mini IOS 8.1.3, Windows 7 Desktop and Mac Macbook OSX 10.6.8. The issue i have is that, no mat...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi.   This issue has been driving me mad for weeks now.   I currently have my Spotify Premium account attached to 4 seperate devices, iPhone 5C IOS 8.1.3, iPad Mini IOS 8.1.3, Windo...
  • richc76
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify on ios

My songs on my pc i imported to my spotify and i doesn"t download on my ios

  • Casual Listener
  • My songs on my pc i imported to my spotify and i doesn"t download on my ios
  • OviiiOne
  • Community Legend
  • 210 Views
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Playlist names

I have changed the names of a couple of my playlists on my computer but they still have their old names on my iphone and ipad. I havet tried both logging out and deliting and re- geting the app. I Dont really know whats wrong /Z

  • Casual Listener
  • I have changed the names of a couple of my playlists on my computer but they still have their old names on my iphone and ipad. I havet tried both logging out and deliting and re- geting the app. I Do...
  • Zavega
  • Casual Listener
  • 2202 Views
  • 6 replies
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