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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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  • 31mwp7shpmdorxy6haqf
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Iphone Spotify stuck on play

Hi guys. Would appreciate any advice on my current difficulty. My (Free) Spotify is stuck on shuffle play mode. The only buttons working are play, skip and i. This happened once before but I can't remember how it was resolved. If I can't sort it out ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys. Would appreciate any advice on my current difficulty. My (Free) Spotify is stuck on shuffle play mode. The only buttons working are play, skip and i. This happened once before but I can't re...
  • Brent_Hogwell
  • Casual Listener
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Got a new iPhone 5, now I don't have premium anymore?

So I used to have an iphone 4 with spotify premium, numerous playlists, but today I got a new iphone (the 5s) and I downloaded spotify on it and none of my playlists showed up or anything once I logged on. So I thought deleting the app from my old ph...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I used to have an iphone 4 with spotify premium, numerous playlists, but today I got a new iphone (the 5s) and I downloaded spotify on it and none of my playlists showed up or anything once I logg...
  • nikkiadeveye
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Not receiving updated playlist notifications for one playlist

When a playlist that I have subscribed to is updated, I receive a push notification on my iPhone and my iPad. However, recently, I have noticed that I no longer receive notifications when one of the playlists I subscribe is updated. This only seems t...

  • Newbie
  • When a playlist that I have subscribed to is updated, I receive a push notification on my iPhone and my iPad. However, recently, I have noticed that I no longer receive notifications when one of...
  • jeremygoh
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Unable to connect

Can someone please help. I'm getting random login errors on both my Mac Book Pro (running Lion) and my my iPad v3 running the latest version of IOS. On the MBP it reports as error 117. On the iPad it just says "connecting". I have rebooted my router ...

  • Regular
  • Can someone please help. I'm getting random login errors on both my Mac Book Pro (running Lion) and my my iPad v3 running the latest version of IOS. On the MBP it reports as error 117. On the iPad it...
  • Gsybloke
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ipod touch playlists stop online and offline

We have been having consistent issues with our playlists both online and offline just stopping. The offline program will play about 6 songs and then just stop. The online playlist will only play about two songs and then stop. Any suggestions? We have...

  • Casual Listener
  • We have been having consistent issues with our playlists both online and offline just stopping.  The offline program will play about 6 songs and then just stop.  The online playlist will on...
  • jeremygoh
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Won't Let Me Search in iPad

Just updated to ver. 1.4.1.4 and now search is not working on my iPad mini, although all other functions working properly. Since this app is basically useless without the search function, I will cancel my account if it is not resolved quickly.

  • Casual Listener
  • Just updated to ver. 1.4.1.4 and now search is not working on my iPad mini, although all other functions working properly. Since this app is basically useless without the search function, I will canc...
  • jeremygoh
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Cannot log on, I'm in Denmark.

I registered in UK, asked me to log in today, I did then it said I can only use for 14 days abroad, and won't let me in! I deleted app on my iPad, uploaded another but same! I'm here for 9 months help??

  • Newbie
  • I registered in UK, asked me to log in today, I did then it said I can only use for 14 days abroad, and won't let me in! I deleted app on my iPad, uploaded another but same! I'm here for 9 months he...
  • jeremygoh
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Suggested playlist for the day won't work !

I started to have this problem a few weeks ago. Everytime I chosse the browse option and try to access to one of the daily suggestions (shown in the attached picture), the playlist never appears (as shown in the second attached picture). This doesn't...

  • Newbie
  • I started to have this problem a few weeks ago. Everytime I chosse the browse option and try to access to one of the daily suggestions (shown in the attached picture), the playlist never appears (as&...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Spotify is closing randomly on iPhone

At genuinely random times spotify crashes and when I click on the app again it goes back to a page I had on hours before. This happens a few times a day. I'm also new and in premium trial but am probably going to switch to actual premium after trial

  • Newbie
  • At genuinely random times spotify crashes and when I click on the app again it goes back to a page I had on hours before. This happens a few times a day. I'm also new and in premium trial but am prob...
  • jeremygoh
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HELP - URGENT!

So, I signed up for Spotify Premium and signing in through the website is perfectly fine. But then, as I try to sign in through the IOS app or the PC app ... it doesn't work. I gett the "Login Failed" error. AND YES, i made sure it was correct. I hea...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, I signed up for Spotify Premium and signing in through the website is perfectly fine. But then, as I try to sign in through the IOS app or the PC app ... it doesn't work. I gett the "Login Failed...
  • jeremygoh
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Premium works on computer not on iPhone

I just bought premium and I can't figure out how to get it on my iPhone app

  • Newbie
  • I just bought premium and I can't figure out how to get it on my iPhone app
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Spotify plays wrong song

Spotify Premium 1.5.0 iOS 7.1.2 Artist: Liars Album: WIXIW Track: #1, The Exact Color of Doubt When this track is played on iOS, track #4, "No.1 Against the Rush" from the same album is played instead. I have clean re-installed and that still has not...

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  • Spotify Premium 1.5.0 iOS 7.1.2   Artist: Liars Album: WIXIW Track: #1, The Exact Color of Doubt   When this track is played on iOS, track #4, "No.1 Against the Rush...
  • rwkleinjr
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Online mode while songs marked for offlne

I've been wondering about this. If I have all my music marked for offline playback, but Spotify is in online mode. Am I still using my data lines whether it be wifi or 4g? I been searching but cant find this answer. Does anyone know? Thanks -Evan

  • Casual Listener
  • I've been wondering about this.  If I have all my music marked for offline playback, but Spotify is in online mode.  Am I still using my data lines whether it be wifi or 4g?   I be...
  • dinomight
  • Spotify Star
  • 338 Views
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Extreme stream quality even when Normal is selected

I really love Spotify, but this bug is absolutely destroying my monthly data allotment. I was curious as to how I was blowing through gigs of data in a matter of days with my stream quality set to Normal. So, with that said, I did a little test and m...

  • Roadie
  • I really love Spotify, but this bug is absolutely destroying my monthly data allotment. I was curious as to how I was blowing through gigs of data in a matter of days with my stream quality set to No...
  • Macatron
  • Roadie
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Solved!! Using Airplane mode and Offline Mode simultaneously?

Hey all, When using my iPhone in Airplane Mode, is it recommended to also use Spotify in Offline Mode to save battery because perhaps the app keeps looking for a connection? Thanks!

  • Visitor
  • Hey all,   When using my iPhone in Airplane Mode, is it recommended to also use Spotify in Offline Mode to save battery because perhaps the app keeps looking for a connection?   Tha...
  • user-removed
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Songs suddenly stop syncing to offline mode

I've made certain playlists available to play offline, spotify will start to sync them and then suddenly stops, I have tried deleting the app restarting my phone and downloading app again I have plenty of space on my iphone 5 and I have a premium acc...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've made certain playlists available to play offline, spotify will start to sync them and then suddenly stops, I have tried deleting the app restarting my phone and downloading app again I have plen...
  • jeremygoh
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I downloaded spotify on my new iphone and now it wont open

I just got a new iphone and i downloaded all my apps on it. I downloaded spotify but it doesnt show up on my homepage. When i go to the app store it says its already installed but when i hit the open button, nothing happens. I cant uninstall it becau...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just got a new iphone and i downloaded all my apps on it. I downloaded spotify but it doesnt show up on my homepage. When i go to the app store it says its already installed but when i hit the open...
  • jeremygoh
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Used redeem code but premium doesn't work in the app

I used a redeem code to get Spotify premium for one month and when I go to account settings it says that I've been registered for Spotify premium, but when I go to the app it says I still need to get premium. I used the code I think about 12 hours ag...

  • Casual Listener
  • I used a redeem code to get Spotify premium for one month and when I go to account settings it says that I've been registered for Spotify premium, but when I go to the app it says I still need to get...
  • jeremygoh
  • Community Legend
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Spotify totally messed up suggestion

I just switched from MOG since beat acquired them and last fm since is dead and decided to give spotify a try. Really spotify really I start astral projection radio and pagan altar it recomands , jason fggot trulo, eminem wtf are you guys doing? I ha...

  • Gig Goer
  • I just switched from MOG  since beat acquired them and last fm since is dead and decided to give spotify a try.   Really spotify really I start astral projection radio and pagan altar&n...
  • jeremygoh
  • Community Legend
  • 455 Views
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