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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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Add new tracks on top in playlist

Hello folks! Is it possible to sort the tracks in your playlist so that the newest tracks is at the top of the list? Really anyoing that you have to scroll down through all tracks.. Thanks.

  • Roadie
  • Hello folks!   Is it possible to sort the tracks in your playlist so that the newest tracks is at the top of the list? Really anyoing that you have to scroll down through all tracks.. &n...
  • MattSuda
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iOS8 Random songs won't sync or be available for 'offline' playing

This is for anyone that might have this same issue. I upgraded to the new iPhone 6, and iOS8.02. After doing so, random songs that had previously always been available were now showing as -:-- and would not play. Pic of one of the songs I tried takin...

  • Casual Listener
  • This is for anyone that might have this same issue.    I upgraded to the new iPhone 6, and iOS8.02. After doing so, random songs that had previously always been available were now showi...
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Equalizer and Airplay

It seems that the equalizer now built into the iOS app has no impact on the signal transmistted through Airplay to an Airport Express. Is this true? I've tried to shape the sound and don't seem to hear any difference

  • Newbie
  • It seems that the equalizer now built into the iOS app has no impact on the signal transmistted through Airplay to an Airport Express.  Is this true?  I've tried to shape the sound and don'...
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Multiple issues

Whenever I try to thumb up or thumb down a song I get a message that says "Something went wrong!" It has done this since the Spotify update a few weeks ago and did it on both IOS 7 and IOS8 so it's not an apple issue. It will sometimes stop showing t...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I try to thumb up or thumb down a song I get a message that says "Something went wrong!" It has done this since the Spotify update a few weeks ago and did it on both IOS 7 and IOS8 so it's n...
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Solved!! Songs Disappearance

Hello there, I'm new to spotify but I think I understand enough to say that I think I have a problem. I've been using Spotify, the web player, on my laptop through chrome for a while now and it's all be nice and dandy until today. I signed into Spoti...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello there, I'm new to spotify but I think I understand enough to say that I think I have a problem. I've been using Spotify, the web player, on my laptop through chrome for a while now and it's all...
  • MichaelW
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Broken Search on iOS

8 times out of 10, I open the app on my phone and go to search and I receive errors. Errors being either I'm offline (I'm clearly not), just a general error with a 'try again' button or more often than not that they couldn't find any search results (...

  • Roadie
  • 8 times out of 10, I open the app on my phone and go to search and I receive errors. Errors being either I'm offline (I'm clearly not), just a general error with a 'try again' button or more often th...
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Albums added in Desktop app not appearing in iphone app

Hi When I add an album to "Your Music" using the desktop app (Mac OSX) they don't show up on my iPhone? Is this a known bug?

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi When I add an album to "Your Music" using the desktop app (Mac OSX) they don't show up on my iPhone? Is this a known bug?
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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 1.7.0

What's new in this version (1.7.0) New: While you're viewing an album on iPhone, check out more releases from the artist in one tap. New: Now you can enjoy Your Music, Browse and Radio on Ford SYNC AppLink. And see those preset numbers on your dashbo...

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  •   What's new in this version (1.7.0)   New: While you're viewing an album on iPhone, check out more releases from the artist in one tap. New: Now you can enjoy Your Music, Brows...
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Solved!! Spotify does not work in iOS 8 Beta 3!

I just found out that Spotify does not work on iOS 8 Beta 3. The app just closes automatically the moment you launch it. I never experienced this on iOS 8 Beta 2. UPDATE: I've tried removing it then reinstalling the app as well as restarting my phone...

  • Gig Goer
  • I just found out that Spotify does not work on iOS 8 Beta 3. The app just closes automatically the moment you launch it. I never experienced this on iOS 8 Beta 2.   UPDATE: I've tried r...
  • Sander1974
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Is Spotify still alive?

The last weeks there are many complaints about spotify. Apps don't work so people can't use their payed subscription. Many promises about updates and new functions are made. None of them are realized. Features that used to work, are broken after an u...

  • Gig Goer
  • The last weeks there are many complaints about spotify. Apps don't work so people can't use their payed subscription. Many promises about updates and new functions are made. None of them are realiz...
  • MattSuda
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iPad iOS 8 playback

Since the iOS 8 upgrade I am unable to stream music to my spearkers if the iPad goes to sleep. This was not an issue previously. Is this part of the upcoming fix? Thanks.

  • Newbie
  • Since the iOS 8 upgrade I am unable to stream music to my spearkers if the iPad goes to sleep. This was not an issue previously. Is this part of the upcoming fix? Thanks.
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Can only shuffle playlist and not choose my own music that I want to listen to from my own playlists

I can only shuffle play and cannot pick my own music from my playlists that I want to listen to. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and tried using my account on another device.

  • Newbie
  • I can only shuffle play and cannot pick my own music from my playlists that I want to listen to. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and tried using my account on another device.
  • 247man
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All songs available offline is not working

I have tried to do this on my iPhone but it won't work for me. I have put all the music I want to have offline in one folder. When I click on that folder, then click on all songs, I click on the available offline button. Dots goes green but nothing h...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have tried to do this on my iPhone but it won't work for me. I have put all the music I want to have offline in one folder. When I click on that folder, then click on all songs, I click on the avai...
  • charade
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Offline Sync iOS 8 not working.

So I have over 200 mb left on my mobile, it still wont sync offline tracks? Pre iOS 8 i had 7,8GB storage from spotify, now all my phone can handle is 3,8GB. This is very strange...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I have over 200 mb left on my mobile, it still wont sync offline tracks? Pre iOS 8 i had 7,8GB storage from spotify, now all my phone can handle is 3,8GB. This is very strange...
  • joshtheposh82
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Spotify does not play on locked screen

If I lock the screen on the iPhone the music simply stops playing. It only plays if the screen is unlocked (regardless of the app being opened btw)

  • Casual Listener
  • If I lock the screen on the iPhone the music simply stops playing. It only plays if the screen is unlocked (regardless of the app being opened btw)
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Spotify doesnt play After..

Sooo i got iPhone 5s with iOS 8.02When spotify is playing and their comes an other sound spotify stops but Doesnt start anny more i gota close app first and then it Will work again It says that its playing but gives no sound play button had no effect...

  • Newbie
  • Sooo i got iPhone 5s with iOS 8.02 When spotify is playing and their comes an other sound spotify stops but Doesnt start anny more i gota close app first and then it Will work again It says that...
  • Greg
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Playlist Won't Show Up (iPad, online, free)

Okay, I have tried everything but when I go into my playlists my three playlists won't even show up! (The three dots just keep loading)-I know I haven't deleted them.-Also when I try to listen to someone elses playlist it'll play one song and then wo...

  • Newbie
  • Okay, I have tried everything but when I go into my playlists my three playlists won't even show up! (The three dots just keep loading) -I know I haven't deleted them. -Also when I try to liste...
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iOS 8 - Metadata no longer working on certain radios

I had an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.0.2 and the Spotify metadata (track info) showed just fine on my Pioneer Z150. After receiving an iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 8, the Spotify metadata no longer works on the Z150. I also updated to iOS 8.0.2 and still no metada...

  • Music Fan
  • I had an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.0.2 and the Spotify metadata (track info) showed just fine on my Pioneer Z150.   After receiving an iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 8, the Spotify metadata no longer work...
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I can't find my albums saved by Android on my iPad

How do I find my albums saved by my Android smartphone on my iPad.I want to hear my music but don't know where they are. Help me!

  • Casual Listener
  • How do I find my albums saved by my Android smartphone on my iPad. I want to hear my music but don't know where they are. Help me!
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Track Links Incorrectly Directing to Full Album

I'm unsure if this is exclusive to iOs, but sharing track links stopped working properly a couple of weeks ago. Instead of taking people to the individual track, it sends them to the full album instead. Would appreciate a fix, thanks!

  • Newbie
  • I'm unsure if this is exclusive to iOs, but sharing track links stopped working properly a couple of weeks ago. Instead of taking people to the individual track, it sends them to the full album inste...
  • MattSuda
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