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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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  • Spotify
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Shuffle play on ipad

I have a free version. In publicity, Spotify says that if you don't pay, you'll have shuffle play mode on your phone, but not in your Pc or your tablet. But in my iPad,I only have shuffle play mode... Why??

  • Newbie
  • I have a free version. In publicity, Spotify says that if you don't pay, you'll have shuffle play mode on your phone, but not in your Pc or your tablet. But in my iPad,I only have shuffle play mode.....
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Gapless playback / crossfade not working for local files.

The gapless playback / crossfading feature doesn't seem to work with songs in my playlist that are local (that I uploaded). It only works with native tracks via Spotify. For example. If I add from Spotify's catalogue's Jessie Ware's "110%" followed b...

  • Regular
  • The gapless playback / crossfading feature doesn't seem to work with songs in my playlist that are local (that I uploaded). It only works with native tracks via Spotify.  For example.  ...
  • MorgBGreat
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Playlists on iPhone very slow.

When I open up Spotify (latest version as of today, 2/18/2015) and go into the playlists section the app becomes unresponsive for about 45-60 seconds. When I can finally tap into a specific playlist it transtions to that playlist but becomes unrespon...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I open up Spotify (latest version as of today, 2/18/2015) and go into the playlists section the app becomes unresponsive for about 45-60 seconds. When I can finally tap into a specific play...
  • Pricilla
  • Spotify
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Tracks Stop playing in Mixed Playlist of Local and Spotify Tracks

I am starting a new thread here because I think someone marked the old thread from over a year ago as solved when it is not. There is an issue that has persisted through many versions of the Spotify IOS client. When you have a mixed playlist with man...

  • Roadie
  • I am starting a new thread here because I think someone marked the old thread from over a year ago as solved when it is not.   There is an issue that has persisted through many versions of t...
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Solved!! Spotify don't work!

I have a little problem with my Spotify. When I, for example, are going to play a playlist in my mobile with Spotify free, the song don't play, it only charges. Or sometimes it plays half the song and then "keep playing" but the sound isnt coming. I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a little problem with my Spotify. When I, for example, are going to play a playlist in my mobile with Spotify free, the song don't play, it only charges. Or sometimes it plays half the song an...
  • ToolboxT
  • Roadie
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I have a problem with offline sync

Good afternoon , the fact is that some songs I synced offline but suddenly left me to sync . In the song would touch that would synchronize then the arrow leaves out offline ( or green or gray) and keeps me going synchronizing offline . I looked on t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Good afternoon , the fact is that some songs I synced offline but suddenly left me to sync . In the song would touch that would synchronize then the arrow leaves out offline ( or green or gray) and k...
  • martacasas2
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Spotify sharing to facebook even though I chose for it not to

I've been into setting > social and then turned off show activity under facebook but everytime I leave that screen it automatically turns back on and starts sharing everything I listen to on facebook and it's really beginning to annoy me. Why does it...

  • Newbie
  • I've been into setting > social and then turned off show activity under facebook but everytime I leave that screen it automatically turns back on and starts sharing everything I listen to on faceb...
  • MattSuda
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Song info on bluetooth car audio system

When connecting my iphone to my bluetooth car radio, the normal music app sends song info (track/artist) to my radio, spotify doesn't, i'd like to see this

  • Casual Listener
  • When connecting my iphone to my bluetooth car radio, the normal music app sends song info (track/artist) to my radio, spotify doesn't, i'd like to see this
  • iMax
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Volume controls doesnt work

I noticed that volume controls doesnt work, i have the icon shadowed and doesnt work when i click-on them (any of them). Does anyone hace the same problem?

  • Casual Listener
  • I noticed that volume controls doesnt work, i have the icon shadowed and doesnt work when i click-on them (any of them). Does anyone hace the same problem?
  • Stvbeat
  • Casual Listener
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spotify on iphone6

I signed up for spotify using my pc will it automatically get onto my iphone6? I do have the spotify icon on my iPhone6.

  • Newbie
  • I signed up for spotify using my pc will it automatically get onto my iphone6?  I do have the spotify icon on my iPhone6.
  • MichaelW
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Solved!! On ipod touch 4g music constantly gets "unsynced" / deleted

Hello, I have a problem with spotify on my ipod 4g. I am using spotify offline on my macbook, my android phone and my ipod 4g. Everytime my ipod connects to the internet (so latest every 30 days, but usually once a week), I get a pop-up that I am usi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I have a problem with spotify on my ipod 4g. I am using spotify offline on my macbook, my android phone and my ipod 4g. Everytime my ipod connects to the internet (so latest every 3...
  • mellowli
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Spotify does not send me an email with my new code word (although it says it does)

Hi, I wanted to install spotify on my ipod. The very first time I loged in was with my facebook account, so now my user name consists of just some numbers. Apparently I also have to create a code word for my devices (I cannot log in with the combinat...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,  I wanted to install spotify on my ipod.  The very first time I loged in was with my facebook account, so now my user name consists of just some numbers. Apparently I also have to c...
  • ToolboxT
  • Roadie
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Different versions on laptop and iPad?

I have an Unlimited account and can play uninterrupted on my Windows 7 laptop. When i try to play my playlists on my iPad mini I get ads. How can I stop this

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an Unlimited account and can play uninterrupted on my Windows 7 laptop. When i try to play my playlists on my iPad mini I get ads. How can I stop this
  • ToolboxT
  • Roadie
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Some Songs Won't Sync

I can't seem to find my exact issue anywhere. I had this problem with my iPod Touch 4, and even after upgrading to iPod Touch 5 I'm having the same problem. Basically, some of the songs in my playlists that I have chosen to be available offline won't...

  • Roadie
  • I can't seem to find my exact issue anywhere. I had this problem with my iPod Touch 4, and even after upgrading to iPod Touch 5 I'm having the same problem.   Basically, some of the songs in m...
  • danmejia
  • Newbie
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View queue on iPhone

HI I noticed that there only 40 songs out of 700 on the queue and keep repeat that 40 songs only. May I know how to solve the issue? And I notice a green arrow in a green circle, may I know what does it mean? Thanks Cat

  • Newbie
  • HI I noticed that there only 40 songs out of 700 on the queue and keep repeat that 40 songs only. May I know how to solve the issue? And I notice a green arrow in a green circle, may I know what ...
  • MattSuda
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Spotify not running smoothly on iOS lately (iPhone 5)

Hi, Has anyone else noticed if Spotify has been acting up on their iOS device over the last few weeks? I have a Premium account, which I access on my iPhone 5 quite regularly. However, I notice that browsing through my saved albums suddenly seems lik...

  • Regular
  • Hi,   Has anyone else noticed if Spotify has been acting up on their iOS device over the last few weeks?   I have a Premium account, which I access on my iPhone 5 quite regularly. H...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Song not shown in Playlist

Good morning, I just added a song to my playlist. Others can see it. But I can't. When I want to add it again it says "You already added this song". What is going on? I installed the new update yesterday.

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  • Good morning,   I just added a song to my playlist. Others can see it. But I can't. When I want to add it again it says "You already added this song".   What is going on? I installe...
  • Amarro
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How to sync IOS with iPad

I see Sync articles on how to sync the IOS app to the iphone/ipad. What about the other way around, can I make changes to spotify playlists on the iPad and they carry through and sync with the IOS? thanks James

  • Casual Listener
  • I see Sync articles on how to sync the IOS app to the iphone/ipad. What about the other way around, can I make changes to spotify playlists on the iPad and they carry through and sync with the IOS? ...
  • Flixx
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Solved!! Playlist updates on iPhone just like on desktop (new feature?)

Hi guys!Would it be possible to get the playlist updates on your iphone in the same way you have them on your desktop?Let me explain what I mean:When using the desktop app, you can see what songs, and how many songs are added to a certain playlist. I...

  • Roadie
  • Hi guys! Would it be possible to get the playlist updates on your iphone in the same way you have them on your desktop? Let me explain what I mean: When using the desktop app, you can see what...
  • marijndebaas
  • Roadie
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