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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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Not happy with iPhone update

I am not really happy with the new update.Sure, it dos look flashy at first, but then again, on the second look there is a collapse of great features.The star function - a one click time saver and on of the best things compared to Deezer and co. - GO...

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  • I am not really happy with the new update. Sure, it dos look flashy at first, but then again, on the second look there is a collapse of great features. The star function - a one click time saver ...
  • Predata88
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Syncing playlists with ipod nano

I have an ipod nano 6th Gen.my old 2nd gen nano worked perfectly fine, i'd make a playlist and whenever i plugged it in that playlist would also be on my ipod. however i haven't had the same luck with this new ipod. I have a playlist i want on my ipo...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an ipod nano 6th Gen. my old 2nd gen nano worked perfectly fine, i'd make a playlist and whenever i plugged it in that playlist would also be on my ipod. however i haven't had the same luck w...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Can you copy your "starred" tracks to "your music?"

I'm a premium user and have accumulated many "starred" tracks, but it does not appear I can add to that list. Has "my music" replaced the "starred" list? Is there a way to copy the entire "starred" list to "my music?"

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  • I'm a premium user and have accumulated many "starred" tracks, but it does not appear I can add to that list. Has "my music" replaced the "starred" list? Is there a way to copy the entire "starred" ...
  • Sea_Core_Sun
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New Spotify update

Wow ! The new update has got the download sharks at websites like C-Net whipped into a frenzy they have got loads of old spotify versions to give away for "Free", and don't foget all the malware they will send down with the old version of spotify, th...

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  • Wow ! The new update has got the download sharks at websites like C-Net whipped into a frenzy they have got loads of old spotify versions to give away for "Free", and don't foget all the malware...
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Volume limit in new version?

I recently upgraded to the new version of spotify on iOS and it seems that the volume limiter has been set lower than in previous versions? I find myself having to listen to songs on full volume which would previously have been loud enough on 3/4 ful...

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  • I recently upgraded to the new version of spotify on iOS and it seems that the volume limiter has been set lower than in previous versions? I find myself having to listen to songs on full volume whic...
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It's all going wrong

Spotify, Before the big update ALL was fine. Now It's NOT!!!! All of the familys iPhones are freezing. Not only that the update isn't driver friendly. It's hard to see which albums you have downloaded because the green icon is much smaller now. Would...

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  • Spotify,   Before the big update ALL was fine.   Now It's NOT!!!!   All of the familys iPhones are freezing.  Not only that the update isn't driver friendly. It's ha...
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iOS app won't let me search for songs or add to playlists!

Last night I wanted to start a playlist for a party I'm throwing. Everytime I search for a song I get "an Error occurred - try again". When I try to add tracks from previous playlist to the new one, I get "track is unavailable". The tracks from old p...

  • Casual Listener
  • Last night I wanted to start a playlist for a party I'm throwing. Everytime I search for a song I get "an Error occurred - try again". When I try to add tracks from previous playlist to the new one,...
  • Km1501
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I can't pick a song to play

Hi I'm new to spotify, just downloaded on iPhone but can't pick an individual song to play, only git shuffle option

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  • Hi I'm new to spotify, just downloaded on iPhone but can't pick an individual song to play, only git shuffle option
  • Liam
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New iphone, songs not downloading....???

i had spotify on my other iphone, now i got it on my new iphone... all my playlists came up but when i try and select the "play in offline" they will not start to sync.... whats the problem????????????

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  • i had spotify on my other iphone, now i got it on my new iphone... all my playlists came up but when i try and select the "play in offline" they will not start to sync.... whats the problem??????????...
  • ThisIsDansk
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New iOS app is terrible

First problem with the app on my iphone 5 is that it starts to synch then for no know reason stops, so I have a half full playlist of downloaded songs and half online only. The only way to get this to kick off again is to restart my phone. Really irr...

  • Casual Listener
  • First problem with the app on my iphone 5 is that it starts to synch then for no know reason stops, so I have a half full playlist of downloaded songs and half online only. The only way to get this t...
  • Rhiggins86
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The NEW iOS Looks Great, but SUCKS!

I like this new design, but there are some major changes that I dislike. MAIN: Man is this new app SLOWWWWWWWWW. I hate trying to switch tracks. Simply going the next song may make it crash on my 4S or 5S. This is ridiculous. There are tons of bugs i...

  • Casual Listener
  • I like this new design, but there are some major changes that I dislike.   MAIN:  Man is this new app SLOWWWWWWWWW.  I hate trying to switch tracks.  Simply going the next son...
  • langle
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Do local tracks take up disk space?

I have over 4,000 local songs synced to Spotify desktop, and now I am syncing them to my iPod. Will this take up my disk space on my ipod?

  • Casual Listener
  • I have over 4,000 local songs synced to Spotify desktop, and now I am syncing them to my iPod. Will this take up my disk space on my ipod? 
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Solved!! iPad and iPhone - featue or bug?

My scenario: I play music on my iPad. Walk out the door insert my earbud into my iPhone. Hit play at the song I want to listen to. My iPad then plays the song i selected on my iPhone. Feature or bug? Both devices are on the same network, both running...

  • Casual Listener
  • My scenario:   I play music on my iPad. Walk out the door insert my earbud into my iPhone. Hit play at the song I want to listen to. My iPad then plays the song i selected on my iPhone....
  • PlatzDK
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Changed password on desktop app now mobile on iPhone crashes

HiI changed my email and password on the desktop and now the iPhone app keeps crashing. I start the app it tells me the user name and password is incorrect and tells me to log in with new user name or install but I can't click on "ok" and it then cra...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi I changed my email and password on the desktop and now the iPhone app keeps crashing. I start the app it tells me the user name and password is incorrect and tells me to log in with new user na...
  • Nvtalmad
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Can't see my playlist descriptions on my Ipod when offline

I have a 5th gen IPOD and am a Spotify Premium member. Ever since the new Spotify UI was launched a week or so ago, I have a problem. When I am offline, I can't see the desriptions of my playlists. The playlists/music are there on the IPOD, in fact S...

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  • I have a 5th gen IPOD and am a Spotify Premium member. Ever since the new Spotify UI was launched a week or so ago, I have a problem. When I am offline, I can't see the desriptions of my playlists. T...
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iOS 7.1, iPhone 5S

Hello guys, i have extreme performance issues in locked screen mode while playing music. Skipping to next or previous track is lagging heavily in 4G or WIFI. Maybe someone has the same issue? Best regards

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  • Hello guys,   i have extreme performance issues in locked screen mode while playing music. Skipping to next or previous track is lagging heavily in 4G or WIFI. Maybe someone has the same iss...
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Using lock screen control causes app unresponsiveness

Version: 1.0.0.3251 Device: iPod Touch 5 There seems to be a correlation between using the lock screen player controls and the app becoming slow, unresponsive, and ultimately crashing.

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  • Version: 1.0.0.3251 Device: iPod Touch 5   There seems to be a correlation between using the lock screen player controls and the app becoming slow, unresponsive, and ultimately crashing.
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Grey on Black...Seriously???

The grey type on a black background is extremely difficult to read...impossible if there's any glare at all on the screen....and even in the best of circumstances the toolbars are hard to see How about giving us the option to choose a color scheme......

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  • The grey type on a black background is extremely difficult to read...impossible if there's any glare at all on the screen....and even in the best of circumstances the toolbars are hard to see &nbsp...
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