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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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iOS DATA LEAKAGE - PLEASE RESPOND

To Whom It May Concern - As an iPhone user on Verizon Wireless, I generally use 1.5gb of data per month. My recent bill has me at upwards of 17gb from 12/23/13-1/22/14. The Spotify application has been draining a ridiculous amount of data, and I've r...

  • Newbie
  • To Whom It May Concern -    As an iPhone user on Verizon Wireless, I generally use 1.5gb of data per month.  My recent bill has me at upwards of 17gb from 12/23/13-1/22/14.  T...
  • Peter__
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Hi. Have lost my playlists. We're all synced to offline mode on iPhone 5? Please help!

Hi. I have an IPhone 5 that had my spotify account on it. All my songs were synced to offline mode and then I opened it and all but one playlist has disappeared.I have a premium account and haven't missed any payments. Am traveling for 5months and do...

  • Visitor
  • Hi. I have an IPhone 5 that had my spotify account on it. All my songs were synced to offline mode and then I opened it and all but one playlist has disappeared. I have a premium account and haven't...
  • Joe
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Spotify premium but can't download

Basically I've had issues within the past 2 days. I've been a premium user for around 4 months and used spotify on my mac and 2 iPhones. I've only downloaded around 1000 songs as well. And now for some reason, even after the devices have been reset b...

  • Regular
  • Basically I've had issues within the past 2 days. I've been a premium user for around 4 months and used spotify on my mac and 2 iPhones. I've only downloaded around 1000 songs as well. And now for so...
  • fhgaminguk
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Solved!! Spotify on iOS 6 .. How much longer will it last?

I'm considering purchasing a used 4th generation ipod touch primarily for the use of spotify. I'm trying to figure out if I should do so, or spend the extra money on a 5th generation. To be honest, I prefer the 4th generation for numerous reasons; ho...

  • Newbie
  • I'm considering purchasing a used 4th generation ipod touch primarily for the use of spotify. I'm trying to figure out if I should do so, or spend the extra money on a 5th generation. To be honest, I...
  • Joe
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Re: Spotify won't play

I have a new iPod Touch and I recently got Spotify. None of the songs will play when I click on them, only if I shuffle play. I can't pick a song I want to hear. Please help

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  • I have a new iPod Touch and I recently got Spotify.    None of the songs will play when I click on them, only if I shuffle play. I can't pick a song I want to hear.    Ple...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Problem with Connect/Airplay

Hi, i just bought a Pioneer XW-SMA1-K. Tryin to use Spotify Connect on Iphone, but its always connect with Airplay. In the Spotify-App there is also no Spotify Connect Symbol, just the Airplay Symbol. I do not get it what i have to do... Just "reinst...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   i just bought a Pioneer XW-SMA1-K. Tryin to use Spotify Connect on Iphone, but its always connect with Airplay. In the Spotify-App there is also no Spotify Connect Symbol, just the A...
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Offline playlist doesnt synchronise

Hello I have some troubles for a long time. My playlist doesnt synchronise for offline use when I have some new songs in it. I am trying everything: my iPhone is charging, my wifi is on, spotify always open. I've updatet spotify, i have reinstalleted...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello I have some troubles for a long time. My playlist doesnt synchronise for offline use when I have some new songs in it. I am trying everything: my iPhone is charging, my wifi is on, spotify alwa...
  • Joe
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Retina Support

Hi Is there support for retina display with the spotify app for IOS7 and the Mac app offered for teh desktop. Thnaks Lee

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  • Hi   Is there support for retina display with the spotify app for IOS7 and the Mac app offered for teh desktop.   Thnaks   Lee
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play queue getting confused

HI. I am using an ipad air airplaying to a hifi with spotify. Whilst it works, it frequently gets 'confused' I will start a tune then add the next tune sometimes this is fine. Sometimes it jumps straight to the tune I am adding to come up next, as I ...

  • Newbie
  • HI. I am using an ipad air airplaying to a hifi with spotify.   Whilst it works, it frequently gets 'confused'   I will start a tune then add the next tune sometimes this is fine. S...
  • Joe
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iPhone 4 not working on spotify on 3G

DescriptionWhen I use spotify on my iPhone it won't load on 3G and when I exit out and come back in the radio function doesn't work, it just shows a white screen. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I did this2. Then I did that3...

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  • Description When I use spotify on my iPhone it won't load on 3G and when I exit out and come back in the radio function doesn't work, it just shows a white screen. A more detailed description, u...
  • juanpbeltran
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My playlists disappeared

I had a few different playlists on my phone. When I added and removed songs in one of the playlists on my laptop and then checked my phone again all of my playlists were gone. How do I solve this? I don't have spotify premium.

  • Casual Listener
  • I had a few different playlists on my phone. When I added and removed songs in one of the playlists on my laptop and then checked my phone again all of my playlists were gone. How do I solve this? I ...
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Sorting individual songs

How do I sort my music in my playlist on my mobile device?

  • Visitor
  • How do I sort my music in my playlist on my mobile device?
  • Peter__
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Iphone doesn't show under devices

My Iphone will not show up as a device within my Spotify on my Windows PC even though it is both plugged in to my computer and on the same wi-fi network as my computer. How can I get it to show up as a device so that I can get songs from my local fil...

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  • My Iphone will not show up as a device within my Spotify on my Windows PC even though it is both plugged in to my computer and on the same wi-fi network as my computer.  How can I get it to show...
  • Joe
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Queue on iOS

I know there are already many posts regarding this. But I am looking for an official answer from Spotify. There own release notes from over 4 months ago say that there is a new play queue/now playing feature. But many users still don't have it. What ...

  • Regular
  • I know there are already many posts regarding this.  But I am looking for an official answer from Spotify.  There own release notes from over 4 months ago say that there is a new play queue...
  • Joe
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Solved!! It is not possible to load my playlists on my iPhone 4

Hello, since yesterday it's unable to load my playlists on my spotify App at my iPhone 4. IOS an Spotify have the newest version. My starred list is empty. Have a nice superbowl weekend Greets Alex

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  • Hello,   since yesterday it's unable to load my playlists on my spotify App at my iPhone 4. IOS an Spotify have the newest version. My starred list is empty.   Have a nice superbo...
  • Berrylona
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Playing tracks on iPhone

I wondered if anyone is having a similar problem to me! When I play Spotify through my iPhone, either on its own or through a docking station, it keeps changing to a new track before it has completely finished the current one! Very annoying. This has...

  • Casual Listener
  • I wondered if anyone is having a similar problem to me!  When I play Spotify through my iPhone, either on its own or through a docking station, it keeps changing to a new track before it has c...
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Feedback for IOS app.

Hello Spotify!One thing that's really annoying me since I switched from Android to iOS is the sync function. With android I just could connect to wifi and don't care. Now I need to have my screen awake and everything. Is this apple restriction or hav...

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  • Hello Spotify! One thing that's really annoying me since I switched from Android to iOS is the sync function. With android I just could connect to wifi and don't care. Now I need to have my screen...
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Shuffle Play is broken

Either Shuffle Play is broken, or it was falsely advertised.Shuffle Play for an artist lasts no longer than 3 to 4 songs before other artists are put it the mix. All Shuffle Play does is create a radio station based on artist.Do you mind explaining t...

  • Roadie
  • Either Shuffle Play is broken, or it was falsely advertised. Shuffle Play for an artist lasts no longer than 3 to 4 songs before other artists are put it the mix. All Shuffle Play does is create a...
  • Peter__
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HELP!

I updated my spotify app though the app store and then tried open spotify when it was done. The app icon is no longer on my Ipad but the app store says that spotify is already on my ipad. I've looked all over and can not find it. What do I do?

  • Casual Listener
  • I updated my spotify app though the app store and then tried open spotify when it was done. The app icon is no longer on my Ipad but the app store says that spotify is already on my ipad. I've looked...
  • Peter__
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