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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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Syncing local files

I cannot seem to be able to sync local files. I've gotten local files onto the Spotify on my MacBook Pro. Spotify on my MacBook Pro recognizes my iPhone, and I have ticked off the local files playlist to sync. It says pending, but nothing happens. I ...

  • Gig Goer
  • I cannot seem to be able to sync local files. I've gotten local files onto the Spotify on my MacBook Pro. Spotify on my MacBook Pro recognizes my iPhone, and I have ticked off the local files playlis...
  • Feddar
  • Gig Goer
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Solved!! List of saved artist and albums on iPad?

Is it possible there is no way how to show list of my saved Artists, Albums etc. in my spotify app on iPad? I can see it on my mac and also on my iphone but in iPad just playlists.

  • Regular
  • Is it possible there is no way how to show list of my saved Artists, Albums etc. in my spotify app on iPad? I can see it on my mac and also on my iphone but in iPad just playlists.
  • prettorian
  • Regular
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Fix request

I would like to know if you can fix spotify so you can filter for a song and then delete that song in a playlist, I use to be able to do this but the past two upgrades have removed this nice function. Thank you

  • Music Fan
  • I would like to know if you can fix spotify so you can filter for a song and then delete that song in a playlist, I use to be able to do this but the past two upgrades have removed this nice function...
  • pwn0graphy
  • Casual Listener
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Saved albums missing on iPhone

My saved albums don't show on iPhone (iOS 7 - lates app version) - the list is simply empty. They show up fine on desktop. Any ideas? Thanks

  • Newbie
  • My saved albums don't show on iPhone (iOS 7 - lates app version) - the list is simply empty. They show up fine on desktop.  Any ideas? Thanks
  • SolidSnake35
  • Music Fan
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Starred Playlist

Spotify keeps playing the same old songs over and over. It doesn't matter how many new "starred" added with the newer version. It only plays the old version of Fav songs. Even in the radio, it keeps playing the same artists, even if I go to adifferen...

  • Newbie
  • Spotify keeps playing the same old songs over and over. It doesn't matter how many new "starred" added with the newer version. It only plays the old version of Fav songs. Even in the radio, it keeps ...
  • Grace
  • Spotify
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iOS 7.0.4 Spotify won't open

Since I installed the latest update, Spotify won't load. Under the icon it says "waiting". I've tried restarting the iphone5 to no avail. I've also reset the settings of the phone.I can't uninstall the app because it won't let me: the little x that a...

  • Regular
  • Since I installed the latest update, Spotify won't load. Under the icon it says "waiting". I've tried restarting the iphone5 to no avail. I've also reset the settings of the phone.I can't uninstall t...
  • arjun2k4
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify won't open in iPhone

I try to open my Spotify app in my iPhone but it won't, it just shows the logo against a black screen and never loads. I tried refreshing the app and deleting it and redownloading it. What should I do?

  • Newbie
  • I try to open my Spotify app in my iPhone but it won't, it just shows the logo against a black screen and never loads. I tried refreshing the app and deleting it and redownloading it. What should I d...
  • arjun2k4
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Search function on iOS 8.0.2, Spotify for iPad: limited?

I'm wondering about the search function within the Spotify app for iOS 8.0.2 on my iPad:Can I no longer type in a search command that will search the entire data base of Spotify on the web?Whatever I type into the search bar, no matter how famous a s...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm wondering about the search function within the Spotify app for iOS 8.0.2 on my iPad: Can I no longer type in a search command that will search the entire data base of Spotify on the web? What...
  • vfvandijk
  • Casual Listener
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Sharing a song in Spotify

Help,help, help. When will this feature return. I am not a user of Facebook or Twitter, neither are my friends that are on spotify. The greatest feature of Spotify was being able to instantly share music through whatever device I was using, I am now ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Help,help, help. When will this feature return. I am not a user of Facebook or Twitter, neither are my friends that are on spotify. The greatest feature of Spotify was being able to instantly shar...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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offline

Hi. I have premium account and I like to download my music, but for some of my song are downloaded, others not. I am using iOS8 and I have my account registered in another two iPhones. Any idea what could be happening? Thanks.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi.  I have premium account and I like to download my music, but for some of my song are downloaded, others not.  I am using iOS8 and I have my account registered in another two iPhones. &n...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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all my saved music has disappeared from my htc and my iphone. over a years worth of saved music.

Over a year's worth of saved music gone. I'm devastated. Why has this happened and how can I recover my playlists, starred songs etc? I hope there is a solution as I have a high opinion of spotify and in all honesty my opinion is going down

  • Newbie
  • Over a year's worth of saved music gone. I'm devastated. Why has this happened and how can I recover my playlists, starred songs etc? I hope there is a solution as I have a high opinion of spotify an...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 408 Views
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All music available offline without setting 'Available Offline' - bug?

From my understanding you have to flip the 'Available offline' switch on an album in 'Your Music' for it to be available offline but it seems like EVERY single song in 'Your Music' has downloaded automatically for me, i tested this by saving a new al...

  • Newbie
  • From my understanding you have to flip the 'Available offline' switch on an album in 'Your Music' for it to be available offline but it seems like EVERY single song in 'Your Music' has downloaded aut...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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iPhone app crashes at commercials

I use the free version of Spotify, and it keeps crashing every time a commercial comes up. I tried deleting and installing the app, and that didn't fix anything. This happened on a 4S, and then I upgraded to a 6, and it still happens. Anyone experien...

  • Casual Listener
  • I use the free version of Spotify, and it keeps crashing every time a commercial comes up. I tried deleting and installing the app, and that didn't fix anything.   This happened on a 4S...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 235 Views
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Radio won't work

I pay for the premium prescription but I constantly have issues. I'm to the point where I am going to cancel my account completely. I have tried to access the radio and every single station I tried said the station wasn't available and try another......

  • Newbie
  • I pay for the premium prescription but I constantly have issues. I'm to the point where I am going to cancel my account completely. I have tried to access the radio and every single station I tried s...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 236 Views
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Can´t make album to offline

Hi, using Spotify on iOS 8.0.2 on iPhone 4S. Still have deleted and re-install App from Store. rounfabout 4GB free Space on device. I want to make a album to offline-Medium. Playlist does work.Can switch the button but nothing happens else. Nothing w...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   using Spotify on iOS 8.0.2 on iPhone 4S. Still have deleted and re-install App from Store. rounfabout 4GB free Space on device.   I want to make a album to offline-Medium....
  • SyncMasta
  • Casual Listener
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saving an album

I haven't saved an entire album to my spotify play list on my iPad while and I fogot how to do it. Totally spaced it. . . HELP! Just tell me what buttons to push. . . .

  • Newbie
  • I haven't saved an entire album to my spotify play list  on my iPad while and I fogot how to do it.  Totally spaced it. . . HELP!  Just tell me what buttons to push. . . .
  • MichaelW
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Will not continue when I try to signup for premium

i have tried numerous attempts to upgrade can't complete. When I click on payment option the continue tab will not light up and won't advance to where I can enter my information. my credit card is not a problem ... its on your end. And I'm frustrated...

  • Newbie
  • i have tried numerous attempts to upgrade can't complete. When I click on payment option the continue tab will not light up and won't advance to where I can enter my information. my credit card is ...
  • Teresa
  • Roadie
  • 205 Views
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Solved!! Twitter gone from new iOS?

Just started using my iphone 6 and I can no longer post to twitter...when I went into "social", there's only Facebook listed. Where did Twitter go? Or is there another way to connect the accounts?

  • Regular
  • Just started using my iphone 6 and I can no longer post to twitter...when I went into "social", there's only Facebook listed. Where did Twitter go? Or is there another way to connect the accounts?
  • jakopz
  • Regular
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Solved!! Playlist songs playing in random order.

I have made a playlist for a spinning class. I assumed if I played the first song on the list when it finished the second song would begin. But it doesn't. I am apparently missing something about making a playlist. What is it?thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • I have made a playlist for a spinning class. I assumed if I played the first song on the list when it finished the second song would begin. But it doesn't. I am apparently missing something about ...
  • danielwittkopp
  • Casual Listener
  • 6914 Views
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