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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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Cannot listen music on the treadmill

I have problem in listening to the music on a threadmill if I use the iPhone connector provided to charge my iPhone. I do not have this type of issue at all if I use Jaybird Bluebuds X to listen to music while charging my iPhone on the threadmill; th...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have problem in listening to the music on a threadmill if I use the iPhone connector provided to charge my iPhone. I do not have this type of issue at all if I use Jaybird Bluebuds X to listen to m...
  • LawrenceTay
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Spotify sometimes crashes on my iPad when switching between genre stations in the Radio tab

the crash log is attached in the zip and it would be nice to allow .crash files as file extensionhere on the forum I tried to find a way to constantly crash it to make it easier to debug but I can't really tell you more than the crash is happening wh...

  • Newbie
  • the crash log is attached in the zip and it would be nice to allow .crash files as file extensionhere on the forum 😉   I tried to find a way to constantly crash it to make it easier to debu...
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Offline improvements

Hello Spotify,I have a couple of issues with my offline playlists, which I was wondering if you could address in future developments:1. The hide unplayable tracks option doesn't hide unplayable playlists when offline. I was thinking it would be bette...

  • Newbie
  • Hello Spotify, I have a couple of issues with my offline playlists, which I was wondering if you could address in future developments: 1. The hide unplayable tracks option doesn't hide unplayable p...
  • Peter__
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Playsists: New problem with Spotify 1.0.0 along with iOS 7.1

Finally having found out that the huge "Random play" butten doesn't effect my premium subscriber status I have encountered a new problem: Every time I'm using radio and try to add a song to one of my playlists the screen I am taken to won't react to ...

  • Regular
  • Finally having found out that the huge "Random play" butten doesn't effect my premium subscriber status I have encountered a new problem:   Every time I'm using radio and try to add a song t...
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Quick way to launch main menu?

Is there a quick way to launch the main dropdown menu w/ search, playlists, radio, etc if you are several artists deep? Meaning, I typically like to discover artists via 'related artists' which means I could be several artists deep into the rabbit ho...

  • Regular
  • Is there a quick way to launch the main dropdown menu w/ search, playlists, radio, etc if you are several artists deep?  Meaning, I typically like to discover artists via 'related artists' which...
  • damnspynovels
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Spotify - Use Bluetooth to stream to my Audi?

Hello, I hope you could help my with my problem. I have a Audi A5 (new model) and there is the possibility to stream audio using bluetooth to my radio (e.g. Navigon). Within the Navigion Software I can select the "Audi UHV" as a speaker to stream the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I hope you could help my with my problem.   I have a Audi A5 (new model) and there is the possibility to stream audio using bluetooth to my radio (e.g. Navigon). Within the...
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"Your Music" Artist View should group songs under artist by album

The new Your Music/Collection is a great start on the new iOS app, but there's still an issue when viewing songs by artist. I'd really like to click on the artist, then either see a list of albums I've saved, or at least sort the tracks by album in p...

  • Roadie
  • The new Your Music/Collection is a great start on the new iOS app, but there's still an issue when viewing songs by artist.  I'd really like to click on the artist, then either see a list of alb...
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Minor interface bug in 1.0.0 iPad app, playlist author shows background

See attachment.iPad mini retina, link to playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/duckfromrubber/playlist/0wnzcPuxl9KlbyeIVj8AtN

  • Casual Listener
  • See attachment. iPad mini retina, link to playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/duckfromrubber/playlist/0wnzcPuxl9KlbyeIVj8AtN
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My downloaded music wont play within my playlists

So I have my playlists and the songs that I already happen to have or have burned from a CD/downloaded wont play at all on spotify. So annoying! Anyway of diconnecting from my library or local files? I just want to listen to whatever I want and it ma...

  • Newbie
  • So I have my playlists and the songs that I already happen to have or have burned from a CD/downloaded wont play at all on spotify. So annoying! Anyway of diconnecting from my library or local files?...
  • Peter__
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Lock screen not showing correct "Now Playing track/image" in Spotify 1.0

When I lock my iphone, the song currently playing is not the one being displayed (title and cover art) on the lock screen. If the song selected before the phone is locked has an album cover image, then that song title/image continues to be displayed ...

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  • When I lock my iphone, the song currently playing is not the one being displayed (title and cover art) on the lock screen.    If the song selected before the phone is locked has an albu...
  • Malteasers
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Solved!! Problems with Offline Playlist on iOS

My playlists do not match on the desktop version and iOS version. I have attached screenshots. My mobile version always tells me its not totally synced because it has different numbers of songs. Is there reason for this or a solution? Help please.

  • Newbie
  • My playlists do not match on the desktop version and iOS version. I have attached screenshots. My mobile version always tells me its not totally synced because it has different numbers of songs. Is t...
  • Peter__
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update 1.0.0.3251 can't queue

My sporify just got updated to the new versjon 1.0.0.3251 and now im not able to queue any songs if the phone is in flightmode for more than 10 minutes. My playlists are all syncronized and available offline, but still i get a message saying the trac...

  • Newbie
  • My sporify just got updated to the new versjon 1.0.0.3251 and now im not able to queue any songs if the phone is in flightmode for more than 10 minutes. My playlists are all syncronized and available...
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New shuffle play feature only lets me hear my local playlists on shuffle

This is ridiculous. Every week or so it's another issue with the IOS app. First I wasn't able to sync my local files. Now with this new shuffle play feature, I can only listen to my local files on shuffle. Would Spotify rather I use itunes to listen ...

  • Roadie
  • This is ridiculous. Every week or so it's another issue with the IOS app. First I wasn't able to sync my local files. Now with this new shuffle play feature, I can only listen to my local files on sh...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! After update: Covers & Song-Title

Hi Guys Since your last update I have problems: I can't see any covers anymore (online as offline) If the iPhone is locked, its shows the wrong title in the display (everytime the last and not the current song) and also with no cover This is annoying...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi Guys   Since your last update I have problems:   I can't see any covers anymore (online as offline) If the iPhone is locked, its shows the wrong title in the display (everyti...
  • Peter__
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48 Hour Trial

Just downloaded the Spotify app for iOS. I created a free account and logged in expecting a 48 hr trial, but the app will not stream anything and simply states that a premium account is required to stream music etc. Any ideas what is going on? My fre...

  • Newbie
  • Just downloaded the Spotify app for iOS. I created a free account and logged in expecting a 48 hr trial, but the app will not stream anything and simply states that a premium account is required to s...
  • Peter__
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Part of playlist are not playing

Hi. I have a problem with my playlist. (premium subscription) A big part of my list does not play, only a few tracks are in function. What can i do wrong?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I have a problem with my playlist. (premium subscription) A big part of my list does not play, only a few tracks are in function. What can i do wrong?
  • Peter__
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A problem with queuing tracks in with spotify app version 1.0.0.3251 iPhone 5 iOS 7.1

Sometimes when I try to queue a song, in an offline mode and synced playlist, a sign shows up telling me that "There are problems with these tracks" and I can only click OK and ofc song is not in queue. When I click the song like 'separately' just to...

  • Casual Listener
  • Sometimes when I try to queue a song, in an offline mode and synced playlist, a sign shows up telling me that "There are problems with these tracks" and I can only click OK and ofc song is not in que...
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v1 app freezes - is unusable

I just upgraded my iphone spotify app to version 1.0.0.3251. When in off-line mode, the app freezes regularly. It is essentially unusable. Ironically, sometimes it freezes when asking if i want to rate it for 4* in the app store. Uhh, dont think so. ...

  • Gig Goer
  • I just upgraded my iphone spotify app to version 1.0.0.3251.  When in off-line mode, the app freezes regularly.  It is essentially unusable.  Ironically, sometimes it freezes when...
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Solved!! Low Resolution in new Update (1.0)

The new Spotify redesign looks great.. but there seems to be a lower resolution album artwork in the app compared to the lock screen. Hopefully this can be fixed in the next software update.. just something I noticed.

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  • The new Spotify redesign looks great.. but there seems to be a lower resolution album artwork in the app compared to the lock screen. Hopefully this can be fixed in the next software update.. just so...
  • MattSuda
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Android features desperately needed on iOS

There are at least THREE TWO features that I cannot understand their NOT being on iOS when they are on Android: Alphabetical sorting of playlists Downloaded playlists brought at the top No annoying beep when playing externally and changing track (ok,...

  • Casual Listener
  • There are at least THREE TWO features that I cannot understand their NOT being on iOS when they are on Android:   Alphabetical sorting of playlists Downloaded playlists brought at t...
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