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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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  • Rastereyes
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can i play one song

I just downloaded the app and have a few questions - How do I play just one song when searching for music? When I have an album in the Albums section, how do I add it, or just certain songs, to my playlist? And if I have an album in my playlist, how ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just downloaded the app and have a few questions -   How do I play just one song when searching for music?   When I have an album in the Albums section, how do I add it, or just c...
  • jeremygoh
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Black stripe on screen

I have issues with the search view. I don´t like this black empty stripe next to the search screen, I want full search screen and tracks, albums and artists all the way down the search bar.Thanks.I don't like this view.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have issues with the search view. I don´t like this black empty stripe next to the search screen, I want full search screen and tracks, albums and artists all the way down the search bar. Thanks. ...
  • jeremygoh
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spotify app pauses music upon opening facebook app in ios7

i recently installed ios7 on my phone and noticed since upgrading, when using the spotify app, music automatically pauses when i open other apps such as facebook and instagram. i understand that with IG's addition of videos, videos will play automati...

  • Casual Listener
  • i recently installed ios7 on my phone and noticed since upgrading, when using the spotify app, music automatically pauses when i open other apps such as facebook and instagram.   i understan...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! [iOS App v1.0] Low resolution album cover

First I'd like to say that I really like the new app, especially the more modern appearance makes it pretty awesome. I suppose it'll get even better once the 'My Music' feature is released to the public.The only thing I found a bit annoying is that t...

  • Casual Listener
  • First I'd like to say that I really like the new app, especially the more modern appearance makes it pretty awesome. I suppose it'll get even better once the 'My Music' feature is released to the pub...
  • Novercalis
  • Casual Listener
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iPad App kann keine Playlists mehr offline speichern

In meiner iPad App fehlt der Button um Playlists offline zu speichern.Da ich in 2Stunden zum Boarden nach Österreich Fähren Will nervt mich das gerade total an. Bin echt sauer. Scheiße!

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  • In meiner iPad App fehlt der Button um Playlists offline zu speichern. Da ich in 2Stunden zum Boarden nach Österreich Fähren Will nervt mich das gerade total an. Bin echt sauer. Scheiße!
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Cannot be activated

Hello! So I downloaded the free app Spotify about a week ago then I tried the free trial premium app. So today, I decided to buy the paid app Spotipro. But it still hasn't been activated. Like I can't click once to enjoy my songs. And it's not like t...

  • Newbie
  • Hello! So I downloaded the free app Spotify about a week ago then I tried the free trial premium app. So today, I decided to buy the paid app Spotipro. But it still hasn't been activated. Like I can'...
  • Peter__
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Is there a way to select which local files I sync, instead of all of them?

I only want some of my local files, but I don't see an option to not sync all of them. Help would be appreciated!

  • Casual Listener
  • I only want some of my local files, but I don't see an option to not sync all of them. Help would be appreciated!
  • Peter__
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Inconsistent UI for Saved Music on Mobile for iOS

On Spotify Mobile for iOS, if I go to Your Music>Songs, I see "Remove" under a track. If I go to Your Music>Playlist and look at the same track, I don't see "Remove". See Screenshots below:

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  • On Spotify Mobile for iOS, if I go to Your Music>Songs, I see "Remove" under a track.  If I go to Your Music>Playlist and look at the same track, I don't see "Remove".  See Screenshot...
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  • Roadie
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How can I downgrade?

Please let me know if I can downgrade to the previous version for IOS: The main problems of the new version are: - The worst one: It makes the iPhone 4 freeze too often for too many seconds, even if it is the only app running. This is really annoying...

  • Casual Listener
  • Please let me know if I can downgrade to the previous version for IOS:   The main problems of the new version are:   - The worst one: It makes the iPhone 4 freeze too often for too ...
  • kbrooksc
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Solved!! Spotify always shuffles a playlist

Hello, i saved the Album Club Life Vol. 3 as a Playlist, which i found on the "explore" tab. now i have the problem that spotify won't play the tracks in a chronological order! i didn't hit shuffle or anything else, just the first track in the list..

  • Visitor
  • Hello, i saved the Album Club Life Vol. 3 as a Playlist, which i found on the "explore" tab. now i have the problem that spotify won't play the tracks in a chronological order! i didn't hit shuffle o...
  • Peter__
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All my playlists are no longer available offline??

I PAY SO I CAN HAVE MUSIC ANYTIME ANYWHERE. I went over my data syncing all my play lists. Then was finally happy I could turn off my data and play my saved playlists. And now my play lists are all still there but no longer synced!!! It's going to us...

  • Newbie
  • I PAY SO I CAN HAVE MUSIC ANYTIME ANYWHERE. I went over my data syncing all my play lists. Then was finally happy I could turn off my data and play my saved playlists. And now my play lists are all s...
  • kbrooksc
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iPod Update 1.1.0.2549 Download Playlists

Hello, Ever since I updated my Spotify on my iPod touch, it will not download my playlists. I checked my storage and I have over 20GB available. Whenever I click edit and then the download button, or when I go into my Starred playlist (which is the o...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   Ever since I updated my Spotify on my iPod touch, it will not download my playlists. I checked my storage and I have over 20GB available. Whenever I click edit and then the download...
  • JamesUWW
  • Casual Listener
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Problems with log in on iPhone 4s

Hi, I just signed up for the free month trial of the premium service, and I intend to be using this after the period is over. Although, I have a problem with the log in to my iPhone 4s. When I enter my username and password I recive the message: "Log...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I just signed up for the free month trial of the premium service, and I intend to be using this after the period is over. Although, I have a problem with the log in to my iPhone 4s. ...
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No search bar? Songs not alphabetical?

On my iPhone, there is no search bar under my music and the songs aren't organized alphabetically like they are on the galaxy s5. Any way to fix this??

  • Newbie
  • On my iPhone, there is no search bar under my music and the songs aren't organized alphabetically like they are on the galaxy s5. Any way to fix this??
  • Peter__
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Possible solution for music cutting off or stopping constantly...

Ive been very frustrated with spotify this past week. Songs will just stop playback in the middle of the songs. The tracks would show that they were still playing, but no sound. It wasn't my headphones either because I could hear the beeps from chang...

  • Casual Listener
  • Ive been very frustrated with spotify this past week.  Songs will just stop playback in the middle of the songs.  The tracks would show that they were still playing, but no sound.   It...
  • TrevorGriffiths
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Solved!! Sync local files to ipod without installing iTunes

I do not want iTunes on my computer (partly why I switched to spotify). I want to sync local files to my ipod nano but spotify tells me I need to check an option in itunes before it can continue. So is itunes required software to sync ipods with spot...

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  • I do not want iTunes on my computer (partly why I switched to spotify).  I want to sync local files to my ipod nano but spotify tells me I need to check an option in itunes before it can continu...
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Song is playable on PC, but doesnt appear on Iphone app.

I can play the song "kygo - i see fire" on PC but it doesnt even appear on my playlist or in spotify in the Iphone app ?

  • Casual Listener
  • I can play the song "kygo - i see fire" on PC but it doesnt even appear on my playlist or in spotify in the Iphone app ?    
  • Peter__
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iPhone app crashes if you remove liked from radio playlist

iPhone app of Spotify will crashe immediately if you remove liked from radio playlist in your Mac software of Spotify. If apps are open at the same time and youn remove Liked from radip playlist from Desktop app, iPhone app will crashe. Please fix th...

  • Visitor
  • iPhone app of Spotify will crashe immediately if you remove liked from radio playlist in your Mac software of Spotify. If apps are open at the same time and youn remove Liked from radip playlist from...
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Syncing Ipod Nano

Hi Trying to sync an Ipod Nano with Spotify, but it's not showing up in the devices. Itunes is not running and I have followed the instructions Please Help a frustrated mother of a cranky teen

  • Newbie
  • Hi  Trying to sync an Ipod Nano with Spotify, but it's not showing up in the devices.  Itunes is not running and I have followed the instructions Please Help a frustrated mother of a cr...
  • Peter__
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