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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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Solved!! syncing to an ipod classic

Is it possible to put the songs you download from spotify on a ipod classic?

  • Newbie
  • Is it possible to put the songs you download from spotify on a ipod classic?
  • Joe
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[BUG] Recently Played Artists is empty

iPhone 4Spotify 0.9.0.8 Me > Recently Played Artists does not work nothing there at all ? (same with popular artist )

  • Roadie
  •   iPhone 4Spotify 0.9.0.8   Me > Recently Played Artists does not work nothing there at all ?   (same with popular artist )
  • SubzeroSC
  • Roadie
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Solved!! Some albums will not sync via local files to iPhone 5

I recently tried to sync 3 albums to my iPhone 5 via local files and found that only one of them would sync properly. The albums I tried to sync were: In Rainbows by Radiohead The Eraser by Thom Yorke Amok by Atoms for Peace Only In Rainbows synced p...

  • Regular
  • I recently tried to sync 3 albums to my iPhone 5 via local files and found that only one of them would sync properly.   The albums I tried to sync were:   In Rainbows by Radiohead ...
  • darkplatypus
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  • atoms for peace
    iPhone 5S
    local files
    thom yorke
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IOS still cannot share tracks with spotify friends

Share option in IOS app still has a blank friends list. Facebook and Spotify users are not listing. This only works on the desktop app. I know this has been reported a number of times.

  • Casual Listener
  • Share option in IOS app still has a blank friends list. Facebook and Spotify users are not listing. This only works on the desktop app. I know this has been reported a number of times.
  • Peter__
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How to Play Local Files with Spotify App

I found this post about how to do this https://support.spotify.com/us/learn-more/guides/#!/article/Listen-to-local-files but it has all kind of craziness about connecting with your desktop and syncing. Is there not just a simple way to play music fil...

  • Regular
  • I found this post about how to do this https://support.spotify.com/us/learn-more/guides/#!/article/Listen-to-local-files   but it has all kind of craziness about connecting with your deskt...
  • Peter__
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Upgrade to download this playlist: GOT IT bug

Every time the app is opened into a playlist for spotlight free I am forced to tap "GOT IT" about 15 times before I can access my shuffled playlist.

  • Newbie
  • Every time the app is opened into a playlist for spotlight free I am forced to tap "GOT IT" about 15 times before I can access my shuffled playlist.
  • Peter__
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Cannot make any music available offline

My Spotify has recently been updated on the iPhone to version 1.4.0.1334 and since then I cannot make any playlist or album available offline. When I click 'make available offline' the downward arrow next to each song appears but does not go green, s...

  • Newbie
  • My Spotify has recently been updated on the iPhone to version 1.4.0.1334 and since then I cannot make any playlist or album available offline. When I click 'make available offline' the downward arrow...
  • Peter__
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Where is "My Music" on the iPad ?

Hi, I can't find My Music on the iPad. Its there on my iPhone. I understand developers are working on it. Any ETA ? You guys need help with the code ?

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I can't find My Music on the iPad. Its there on my iPhone. I understand developers are working on it. Any ETA ? You guys need help with the code ?
  • NobNob
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IPad version updates

When are you going to update the ipad version to get all the iphone/android features? I'm looking forward getting "My music" onthe ipad...

  • Newbie
  • When are you going to update the ipad version to get all the iphone/android features? I'm looking forward getting "My music" onthe ipad...
  • Lorenzo_NGG
  • Roadie
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Spotify keeps crashing on new iOS 7.1 update

Can't even open it at all. Tried restarting and my Spotify is the newest version. What should I do

  • Newbie
  • Can't even open it at all. Tried restarting and my Spotify is the newest version. What should I do 😕
  • mattnighorn
  • Newbie
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How many devices?

Is there a limit to the number of devices I can have connected to my Spotify account? I have it on my MacBook Pro and also on my iPhone, and I now want to add it to an iPod touch as well. Is this OK? Or is there a limit?

  • Regular
  • Is there a limit to the number of devices I can have connected to my Spotify account?  I have it on my MacBook Pro and also on my iPhone, and I now want to add it to an iPod touch as well. &nbsp...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! New version 1.x is unusably slow (ios 7, iphone 5)

Update 4/24: New build 1.1.0.2549 seems to be available on the app store with an apology in the app description... I'm still testing it out but many users here report the problem is solved. Update 4/20: User named Matt Suda (mod?) has posted in this ...

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  • Update 4/24: New build 1.1.0.2549 seems to be available on the app store with an apology in the app description... I'm still testing it out but many users here report the problem is solved.   ...
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I need to resync EVERYTHING after turning phone off and on?!

I have an iPhone 5 with Spotify premium, and over the last 2 days, my phone was switched off twice. And twice I had to log myself back in to Spotify and had to resync EVERY SINGLE SONG! How do I prevent this?! I'm leaving for vacation in like an hour...

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  • I have an iPhone 5 with Spotify premium, and over the last 2 days, my phone was switched off twice. And twice I had to log myself back in to Spotify and had to resync EVERY SINGLE SONG! How do I prev...
  • Peter__
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Track information over bluetooth connection - Audi MMI 3G Plus

Hello everyone, I recently rented an Audi A1 that allowed me to play Spotify through bluetooth and I also had the track information in the entertainment system screen. This was awesome and I thought it would be present to in my new Audi Q5, but in th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everyone,   I recently rented an Audi A1 that allowed me to play Spotify through bluetooth and I also had the track information in the entertainment system screen. This was awesome and...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Re: How do I play a playlist?

Having the same problem with Spotify app on iPhone (free version)

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  • Having the same problem with Spotify app on iPhone (free version)
  • Joe
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! free spotify

Why i can't listen too free spotify they said it free but its have a cost it not right too say its free the...

  • Newbie
  • Why i can't listen too free spotify they said it free but its have a cost it not right too say its free the...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Question about local files.

I've been trying to figure this out, as it's not specifically stated in the solutions... Can you not access your local files on Spotify offline even though their yours? (That's besides the fact that my Spotify spontaneously denied me access to all my...

  • Newbie
  • I've been trying to figure this out, as it's not specifically stated in the solutions... Can you not access your local files on Spotify offline even though their yours? (That's besides the fact that ...
  • trickykids
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Tidying up my playlists

I have spent the last few hours editing & generally tidying up my playlists on the PC, putting them into new folders. At first, this was replicated on my iphone & ipad, but now I have finished, I can't get it to do the same on phone & ipad. Why?

  • Newbie
  • I have spent the last few hours editing & generally tidying up my playlists on the PC, putting them into new folders. At first, this was replicated on my iphone & ipad, but now I have finishe...
  • Joe
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Why does the music stop playing when going on home screen IOS, Iphone 5

Why does the music stop playing when going on home screen IOS, Iphone 5? this is absolutley terrible. Any idea how to fix this?

  • Newbie
  • Why does the music stop playing when going on home screen IOS, Iphone 5? this is absolutley terrible. Any idea how to fix this? 
  • Peter__
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local files not playing on ipod

I am having an issue playing local files on my ipod touch. In both online and offline mode they simply do not play, even if it says they are synched into the playlist. They work perfectly fine on my computer. It's super frustrating and I would apprec...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am having an issue playing local files on my ipod touch. In both online and offline mode they simply do not play, even if it says they are synched into the playlist. They work perfectly fine on my ...
  • Peter__
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  • 472 Views
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