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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
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Auto Resume over Bluetooth in the car

So I am listening to Spotify in my car on a Parrot Mki9200 over bluetooth. I am interested to see whether it is possible for Spotify to autoresume when I get back in the car. I'll explain in more detail. When I stop the car the music stops which is f...

  • Newbie
  • So I am listening to Spotify in my car on a Parrot Mki9200 over bluetooth.   I am interested to see whether it is possible for Spotify to autoresume when I get back in the car.   I...
  • Peter__
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UX: Can't choose previous song when last playlist song playback is done.

My scenario is this: I hear a song I like. I add it to my 'offline' playlist. Listen to it again and again and again and again. Because the song is last on my playlist, when playback is done Spotify 'jumps' to the first playlist song, and then if you...

  • Regular
  • My scenario is this:   I hear a song I like. I add it to my 'offline' playlist. Listen to it again and again and again and again. Because the song is last on my playlist, when play...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Liking changes next track on radio

Greetings, Not sure the appropriate place to post this generic spotify (all platform) bug/annoyance. Whats with Spotify changing the next track in a radio playlist every time I "like" or "dislike" something? Sometimes I'm stoked about the next song c...

  • Newbie
  • Greetings,   Not sure the appropriate place to post this generic spotify (all platform) bug/annoyance.   Whats with Spotify changing the next track in a radio playlist every time I ...
  • Peter__
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New spotify iPhone update 1.4

Hello Spotify community. My issue is I don't have the ability to filter my playlist after the new update. My iPad has the feature but not my IPhone. I've tried to reinstall the app a few times and still nothing. It shows under about on the app 1.4 bu...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello Spotify community. My issue is I don't have the ability to filter my playlist after the new update. My iPad has the feature but not my IPhone. I've tried to reinstall the app a few times and s...
  • Peter__
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How to change unlimited into premium?

Hi,When I filled in my spotify care code I chose for unlimited because I thought that that was similar to premium and that it was the only option I had. Now I found out that unlimited is for laptops and computers (and my iPad too).... I really want t...

  • Regular
  • Hi, When I filled in my spotify care code I chose for unlimited because I thought that that was similar to premium and that it was the only option I had. Now I found out that unlimited is for lapt...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! On the go playlist help on the iPad

hope i can explain this little issue.... while playing a track on Spotify and looking at other music, i can hold down on another song and a pop up comes up giving me options. if i tap on the square with a plus ion it, it adds it to a "temp playlist" ...

  • Casual Listener
  • hope i can explain this little issue....  while playing a track on Spotify and looking at other music, i can hold down on another song and a pop up comes up giving me options.  if i tap on ...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Spotify App is not syncing playlist and not playing music 6.1.6

I have tried deleting and re downloading spotify app. I also deleted other apps and games to free space. nothing is working. Can anyone tell me what to do?

  • Casual Listener
  • I have tried deleting and re downloading spotify app. I also deleted other apps  and games to free space. nothing is working. Can anyone tell me what to do?
  • nwell321
  • Casual Listener
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App Crashing after clicking song

I have an iPhone 5, app version 1.4.1, premium account. Certain songs will play just fine(ie, songs on main welcome screen), but when I do a search, and click a song, the app just crashes! I have uninstalled the app, rebooted phone, installed the app...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an iPhone 5,  app version 1.4.1, premium account. Certain songs will play just fine(ie, songs on main welcome screen), but when I do a search, and click a song, the app just crashes! ...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Spotify Premium not working on iPhone 5?

Hi,I just signed up for spotify premium with a €10 spotify card. Spotify says "unlimited for 62 days" but on my phone I still have the same possibilities as a free user.. I can't shuffle more than 6 songs and I can't just click on a random song... Wh...

  • Regular
  • Hi, I just signed up for spotify premium with a €10 spotify card. Spotify says "unlimited for 62 days" but on my phone I still have the same possibilities as a free user.. I can't shuffle more tha...
  • jeremygoh
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New Releases?

I have noticed for last 1.5 to 2 weeks the new releases under browse then new releases is showing nothing anymore. It just is completely blank, this is for mac app, ios for iphone and ipad app as well as webplayer. Is this happening for everyone? ive...

  • Newbie
  • I have noticed for last 1.5 to 2 weeks the new releases under browse then new releases is showing nothing anymore. It just is completely blank, this is for mac app, ios for iphone and ipad app as wel...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Considering a switch to Spotify from Rhapsody...some questions

I have had Rhapsody (and before that, Napster) for years and I'm fairly happy with it, and with inertia and all I have a disincentive to switch and have to build new playlists. However, increasingly I'm finding Facebook friends are on Spotify and no ...

  • Regular
  • I have had Rhapsody (and before that, Napster) for years and I'm fairly happy with it, and with inertia and all I have a disincentive to switch and have to build new playlists.  However, increas...
  • jeremygoh
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How come the new alphabetizer only does some of the playlists?

It does about the first 50 and then you scroll down and they're not really alphabetized, and how come they are not alphabetized on the desktop.

  • Roadie
  • It does about the first 50 and then you scroll down and they're not really alphabetized, and how come they are not alphabetized on the desktop.
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Can't queue songs! Iphone

Since the new update whenever i try to que a song on my iphone by pressing "Add to que" a popup shows and says:"Could not load tracks. This tracks are currently unavailable. please try again later."It happens on every track i try to que. Why? Regards

  • Casual Listener
  • Since the new update  whenever i try to que a song on my iphone by pressing "Add to que" a popup shows and says: "Could not load tracks. This tracks are currently unavailable. please try again ...
  • LLD
  • Casual Listener
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Album Shuffle play on iPhone

For 2 consecutive days I briefly listened to an album on shuffle play. The same 3 songs played first both days in a row. This album has 20 songs. If shuffle play is supposed to be random then how do same 3 songs play first?

  • Roadie
  • For 2 consecutive days I briefly listened to an album on shuffle play. The same 3 songs played first both days in a row. This album has 20 songs. If shuffle play is supposed to be random then how do ...
  • jeremygoh
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Solved!! Discover tab

My discover tab has disappeared on my iPhone. Where has it gone?

  • Casual Listener
  • My discover tab has disappeared on my iPhone. Where has it gone?
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Solved!! Spotify for iPod Touch crashes on stream

Hello everyone, I have an iPod Touch 4th Generation on iOS 6.1.6. Unless a song is downloaded, when I try to play it, the app immediately crashes. This issue started after the 1.4.0 update. I tried a hard reset and that didn't help, and I REALLY don'...

  • Roadie
  • Hello everyone,   I have an iPod Touch 4th Generation on iOS 6.1.6. Unless a song is downloaded, when I try to play it, the app immediately crashes. This issue started after the 1.4.0 update...
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  • Casual Listener
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Spotify does not find iPhone 5S under devices.

Alright, so I have tried connecting my phone to my laptop so that I can sync, but nothing happened, I went through all of the troubleshooting and nothing has changed, my laptop still does not pick up my phone. Please help because this is very annoyin...

  • Newbie
  • Alright, so I have tried connecting my phone to my laptop so that I can sync, but nothing happened, I went through all of the troubleshooting and nothing has changed, my laptop still does not pick up...
  • jeremygoh
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Need help with two things

I have an iPhone 4S running on iOS 6. The latest updated has mess with my spotify a lot. When I search a song and try and play it from the search menu, the app crashes. I have to go to the album to play the song. Am I the only one with this problem?S...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an iPhone 4S running on iOS 6. The latest updated has mess with my spotify a lot. When I search a song and try and play it from the search menu, the app crashes. I have to go to the album t...
  • jeremygoh
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Spotify crashes when trying to play track tagged by Shazam

If I select a track in Shazam then select 'Listen on Spotify', Spotify opens OK and highlights the track I want. If I then select it to play Spotify crashes.This happens with a variety of tracks. I've tried deleting and reinstalling Spotify but I sti...

  • Newbie
  • If I select a track in Shazam then select 'Listen on Spotify', Spotify opens OK and highlights the track I want. If I then select it to play Spotify crashes.This happens with a variety of tracks. I'v...
  • jeremygoh
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