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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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  • MattSuda
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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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  • Camila73
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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Songs on wifi won't be available offline.

I'm on wifi and my songs are not downloading to my phone. Help please!!!

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  • I'm on wifi and my songs are not downloading to my phone. Help please!!!
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Inbox - no names, just personal number

Since the big update, I am not able to see who sent me some music. I just see the personal number in front of the optional message but no name. So I have to get to my desktop to double check the sender's name. Is it just because my inbox is hudge an ...

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  • Since the big update, I am not able to see who sent me some music. I just see the personal number in front of the optional message but no name. So I have to get to my desktop to double check the send...
  • Peter__
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Ios 4 WiFi controlled.

Hi there everyone, this is my first post here in the community, but I've been using spotify since it was first released Well, I have an iphone 3G which I use as an iPod in my sony speaker. It works great with spotify, the only problem is that Since s...

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  • Hi there everyone, this is my first post here in the community, but I've been using spotify since it was first released 🙂 Well, I have an iphone 3G which I use as an iPod in my sony speaker. It w...
  • Summa
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Spotify Connect for iPhones

I had a question regarding Spotify connect. The information I read about the feature is that in order for it to turn on, the devices have to be on the same network. However, I gave my account info to a good friend who is overseas, stationed in Japan....

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  • I had a question regarding Spotify connect. The information I read about the feature is that in order for it to turn on, the devices have to be on the same network. However, I gave my account info to...
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Solved!! can someone please help me..

i acidently clicked the premium trial and its going to charge my dad, how can you canel it? can someone please help me!! and make it fast please!!

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  • i acidently clicked the premium trial and its going to charge my dad, how can you canel it? can someone please help me!! and make it fast please!!
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Solved!! Few newbie questions..

Hey guys new to spotify, can't believe no ones told me bout this before! Loves it, recently bought a stereo for my car that allows my iPhone to connect to and reads out all the songs on there ect.. So perfect app for me really!! But I mainly use this...

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  • Hey guys new to spotify, can't believe no ones told me bout this before! Loves it, recently bought a stereo for my car that allows my iPhone to connect to and reads out all the songs on there ect.. S...
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Re: Can't play playlist or any songs offline - no green arrow, no songs, nothing

I have a premium account and I can't play my songs offline. The whole point of paying $$ to have a premium account. I followed the instructions for playing songs offline but it's not working. First, there is no green arrow no matter what I do, just a...

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  • I have a premium account and I can't play my songs offline.  The whole point of paying $$ to have a premium account.  I followed the instructions for playing songs offline but it's not work...
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Solved!! Problem playing songs in order when multiple CDs

Hi ! I have recently discovered Spotify and so far it is great but... I am listing to a lot of classical music and a lot of multiple CDs albums. When I play them online or offline from my computer app, no problem. But when I play them from my iPhone ...

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  • Hi !    I have recently discovered Spotify and so far it is great but... I am listing to a lot of classical music and a lot of multiple CDs albums. When I play them online or offline ...
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Solved!! [iOS] Spotify freezes after phone call

I have an iPhone 5s on Verizon. The problem I'm noticing is that I'll be driving and listening to Spotify from my phone (connected 3.5mm to car) and a phone call will come in. After I hang up the phone, Spotify just freezes (can't hit play/pause, can...

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  • I have an iPhone 5s on Verizon.  The problem I'm noticing is that I'll be driving and listening to Spotify from my phone (connected 3.5mm to car) and a phone call will come in.  After I han...
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UK FORD SYNC APPLINK - iPHONE 5

For those of you having trouble connecting Spotify to Sync Appllications on new Ford vehicles you will need to turn off Carpay in the iPhone settings. You can do this by gong to Settings>General>Restricitions and set Carplay to OFF. Once I did this I...

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  • For those of you having trouble connecting Spotify to Sync Appllications on new Ford vehicles you will need to turn off Carpay in the iPhone settings.    You can do this by gong to Sett...
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Sprint Support

I am a Sprint Familly Plan member. I accepted the 6 Months trial offer effective May 14th 2014. It expired afer 30 days and Sprint Customer Service said that only Spotify can assist. Kindly assist.

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  • I am a Sprint Familly Plan member. I accepted the 6 Months trial offer effective May 14th 2014. It expired afer 30 days and Sprint Customer Service said that only Spotify can assist. Kindly assist.
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Spotify dosent find my ipod

My Ipod nano dosent show up under devices in spotify, nothing happens. It just continue to stands that I need to connect my Ipod even thougt I have connected it. I have tried everything which stands in this article: https://support.spotify.com/us/lea...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Ipod nano dosent show up under devices in spotify, nothing happens. It just continue to stands that I need to connect my Ipod even thougt I have connected it.   I have tried everything wh...
  • throwingrussin
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Music keeps buffering and Desktop interface incomplete

Hi, As of this moment, I am still monitoring Spotify for Desktop and for iOS. It happened a few hours ago while I am randomly listening to a few songs using my iPhone. After the first 5-10 seconds of any songs, it stops. Then you can't do anything. Y...

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi,   As of this moment, I am still monitoring Spotify for Desktop and for iOS. It happened a few hours ago while I am randomly listening to a few songs using my iPhone. After the first 5-10...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Playlists have disappeared from my iphone app

Hi Suddenly all my playlists have disappeared from my iphone app. I can see the playlists in my computer. I have tried to log off and log on again, delete the app and re-install, but nothing works. I am getting very frustrated. Can someone help?

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  • Hi   Suddenly all my playlists have disappeared from my iphone app.  I can see the playlists in my computer.  I have tried to log off and log on again, delete the app and re-instal...
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Playlist Differences

So, what's the point in iOS for the starred playlist? Meaning, when I star a track, it does there however there is no way to reorder them in there. Regardless. What is the significance of the starred playlist versus a playlist you create yourself?als...

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  • So, what's the point in iOS for the starred playlist? Meaning, when I star a track, it does there however there is no way to reorder them in there. Regardless. What is the significance of the starre...
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Freezes while typing into search

Hello, Whenever I try typing terms into Search, the app suddenly freezes and typically shuts down completely. Freezing and shutting down only occurs with Search and only with the iPad app. I have deleted and reinstalled the app multiple times, powere...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   Whenever I try typing terms into Search, the app suddenly freezes and typically shuts down completely. Freezing and shutting down only occurs with Search and only with the iPad app....
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the music is cut and can not be played

I have a problem when I hear a song suddenly stops and no longer moves and try restarting the iphone 5s, re-installing the app, restarting the app, and check my connection is good, and you do not need urgent help: (

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  • I have a problem when I hear a song suddenly stops and no longer moves and try restarting the iphone 5s, re-installing the app, restarting the app, and check my connection is good, and you do not nee...
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Solved!! Volume goes down when opening texts?

For the past couple of days I've noticed the volume on my phone (iphone 5) goes way down when I tap on my texts. Anyone else experiencing this? Any fix for this?

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  • For the past couple of days I've noticed the volume on my phone (iphone 5) goes way down when I tap on my texts. Anyone else experiencing this?   Any fix for this?
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Transferring tracks from Australian to UK account

Hi allI have two Spotify accounts - I travel around a lot and obviously I need an account for both UK and Australia. In Australia, I downloaded some nice new music which isn't available in the UK. Is there a way to transfer it over to my other accoun...

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  • Hi all I have two Spotify accounts - I travel around a lot and obviously I need an account for both UK and Australia. In Australia, I downloaded some nice new music which isn't available in the UK...
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My free spotify doesn't play the songs

Hey, i'm using spotofy for 2 monsth and yesterday it started to not play songs. The bar below that shows the rack name is empty and it doesn't play anything. My internet connection is OK. I tried to reboot my phone and reinstall the app but nothing c...

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  • Hey, i'm using spotofy for 2 monsth and yesterday it started to not play songs. The bar below that shows the rack name is empty and it doesn't play anything. My internet connection is OK. I tried to...
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