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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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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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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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Not all tracks syncing to device

When I try syncing a playlist, the last 1000 or so songs don't sync to my iPod touch. I know they're available on Spotify and aren't local files. I tried re-syncing the whole playlist, but I get the same result.

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  • When I try syncing a playlist, the last 1000 or so songs don't sync to my iPod touch. I know they're available on Spotify and aren't local files. I tried re-syncing the whole playlist, but I get the ...
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Solved!! Won't Load Anything

My iphone app will open, but it won't load anything (playlists, radio stations, any music, anything). When I search for a band it just say "an error occured", and when I look go into the discover area, it loads those playlists, but not the music itse...

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  • My iphone app will open, but it won't load anything (playlists, radio stations, any music, anything).  When I search for a band it just say "an error occured", and when I look  go into the ...
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Logout and playlists to DL again

Hello,This happened 3 times in less than 1 week: when I launch spotlight, I have to login again and have to download all my playlists!Is this a known issue?Thanks for your feedback

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  • Hello, This happened 3 times in less than 1 week: when I launch spotlight, I have to login again and have to download all my playlists! Is this a known issue? Thanks for your feedback
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Airplay: Stream to an Airport Device

Ive been using Ipeng and a Squeezebox to stream my music colelction to my Amp for several years without any issues. I recently subscribed to Spotify premium and use Airplay to play music play songs from my iPhone to the same amp. Problem is the audio...

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  • Ive been using Ipeng and a Squeezebox to stream my music colelction to my Amp for several years without any issues. I recently subscribed to Spotify premium and use Airplay to play music play songs...
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Cant find Spotify om My apps

I just downloaded Spotify on My iPad mini but i cant find it anywhere. When I go to AppStore it says open but nothing happens...i dont Know what do to

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  • I just downloaded Spotify on My iPad mini but i cant find it anywhere. When I go to AppStore it says open but nothing happens...i dont Know what do to
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Songs wont finish

I've put some of my own songs onto Spotify and on my computer there fine, but on my phone, the song just doesnt finish, it just sits and the end of the song, anyone know how to fix this problem?

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  • I've put some of my own songs onto Spotify and on my computer there fine, but on my phone, the song just doesnt finish, it just sits and the end of the song, anyone know how to fix this problem?
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Solved!! problems with syncing ipod touch to computer

My ipod touch won't show up under devices in spotify when I'm trying to sync it with my computer with a USB-cable. It works fine when it's connected to the same wireless network as the computer but not without the wireless. What am I doing wrong?

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  • My ipod touch won't show up under devices in spotify when I'm trying to sync it with my computer with a USB-cable. It works fine when it's connected to the same wireless network as the computer but n...
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Ads in unlimited recently on my mobile (ios)

I've had unlimited for awhile now. I've never heard ads on my desktop or mobile, until a couple weeks ago when they starting playing on my mobile. I'm using an iphone 5s, and yes I've tried logging out and in, closing it down, etc. And yes my subscri...

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  • I've had unlimited for awhile now. I've never heard ads on my desktop or mobile, until a couple weeks ago when they starting playing on my mobile. I'm using an iphone 5s, and yes I've tried logging o...
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Spotify Premium Crashing on Startup

I just signed up for the trail of spotify premium and now spotify is unresponsive and i have to force quit or it quits as soon as it starts. I tried uninstalling and restarting my comp and I still have the same problem. This happens on both my home l...

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  • I just signed up for the trail of spotify premium and now spotify is unresponsive and i have to force quit or it quits as soon as it starts. I tried uninstalling and restarting my comp and I still ha...
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Accidentally deleted playlist

Hi I accidentally deleted my wife's favorite playlist "Country - droid". Is it too late to get it back? Thanks for your help.

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  • Hi I accidentally deleted my wife's favorite playlist "Country - droid". Is it too late to get it back? Thanks for your help.
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Iphone 4s issues?

The app will reset itself or the 3 dot load screen pops up and then it will through it back to the previous screen. It happens all the time. Especitaly if i dont use the app for awhile (ie if the app is running in the backgorund and not playing any m...

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  • The app will reset itself or the 3 dot load screen pops up and then it will through it back to the previous screen. It happens all the time.  Especitaly if i dont use the app for awhile (ie if t...
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Spotify stops playing from playlist with cross fade turned on

When I use a playlist and have cross fade turned on, spotify stops playing when switching to a new song. Not every time it switches, but about every third time. I have tried to reinstall the app. I have made a "home button + turn off key start up" My...

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  • When I use a playlist and have cross fade turned on, spotify stops playing when switching to a new song. Not every time it switches, but about every third time.   I have tried to reinstall t...
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I did the upgrade for the shuffle play having problems

Since upgrading to shuffle play, I cannot just pick what songs I want to listen to. Also, when I push the shuffle button to change song it just stays on the song it is playing and want change to another song. Can I go back to the old way before addin...

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  • Since upgrading to shuffle play, I cannot just pick what songs I want to listen to.  Also, when I push the shuffle button to change song it just stays on the song it is playing and want change t...
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iPhone 5s massive battery drain

My using experience: I went to bed and started to listen to the music by Spotify(offline mode), but when I waked up in the morning, it used all the battery from 100% to 0%... I tired twice, it's just the same. I can only say, this app is great but th...

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  •   My using experience:   I went to bed and started to listen to the music by Spotify(offline mode),  but when I waked up in the morning, it used all the battery from ...
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iPhone - Spotify Car Integration (BMW 318d iDrive)

I'm a addicted premium spotify user, I'm using the iPhone spotify app in my car but I can't scroll with the steer- scrollwheel in my playlists. I allready tried the following: - Bluetooth connection between iPhone & car -> Works fine, but no scrollwh...

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  • I'm a addicted premium spotify user, I'm using the iPhone spotify app in my car but I can't scroll with the steer- scrollwheel in my playlists.   I allready tried the following: - Bluetoot...
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Ipod Resync

Hello, I had my ipod touch synced with spotify before but for some reason, it isn't showing up anymore. How do i make it show back up again?

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  • Hello, I had my ipod touch synced with spotify before but for some reason, it isn't showing up anymore. How do i make it show back up again?
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Need help (Urgent)

I cant click on a song and play songs I want it only lets me play shuffle play.

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  • I cant click on a song and play songs I want it only lets me play shuffle play.
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Solution for local files not transferring to iPod/iPhone playlists

Thought I'd post this in case others have had the problem. Problem -- a playlist consists only of local files on the desktop computer (album is not available on Spotify). The playlist shows up and plays fine on the desktop version of Spotify. I want ...

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  • Thought I'd post this in case others have had the problem.   Problem -- a playlist consists only of local files on the desktop computer (album is not available on Spotify).  The playlis...
  • robzim737
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Spotify Connect iOS to iOS

My iPad 2 iOS and my iPhone 5 iOS is updated as well as both of the Spotify apps. Why does my friend that has iPhone 5S get Spotify Connect and I don't?

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  • My iPad 2 iOS and my iPhone 5 iOS is updated as well as both of the Spotify apps. Why does my friend that has iPhone 5S get Spotify Connect and I don't?
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Solved!! Have Different Playlists on Different Devices?

Hi there, I have a Spotify Premium account and use it on two different devices. I wanted to know if it was possible to have 2 separate playlists on each device. So i could create a playlist on one device and it won't be visible on the other? Thanks

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  • Hi there, I have a Spotify Premium account and use it on two different devices. I wanted to know if it was possible to have 2 separate playlists on each device. So i could create a playlist on one de...
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