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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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Liked from Radio app is missing

I dont have a liked from radio app that I can find anywhere. Not sure if I deleted it by accident or not. How to get it back? Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • I dont have a liked from radio app that I can find anywhere. Not sure if I deleted it by accident or not. How to get it back? Thanks
  • Peter__
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iOS functionality

Hi, my first post so not sure where to post this.2 bits of feedback from me: in iOS 7 running the latest version of the app. When receiving a call it mutes the music like it should but upon ending the call the music doesn't automatically restart like...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, my first post so not sure where to post this. 2 bits of feedback from me: in iOS 7 running the latest version of the app. When receiving a call it mutes the music like it should but upon endin...
  • Peter__
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Loss of music files on iPod.

I recently synced my iPod to my spotify. It asked if I wanted to backup my old files, that I would be able to return them after this process. I click yes, it goes through the motions, then my music from my ipod is no where to be found. Is there anywa...

  • Newbie
  • I recently synced my iPod to my spotify. It asked if I wanted to backup my old files, that I would be able to return them after this process. I click yes, it goes through the motions, then my music f...
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Multiple push messages for the same release

Hi, I would like to know why my spotify app is keepin on sending me notifications about a new release (Born to rage by Dada Life) multiple times a day. Thanks,

  • Newbie
  • Hi,    I would like to know why my spotify app is keepin on sending me notifications about a new release (Born to rage by Dada Life) multiple times a day.    Thanks, 
  • MichaelJerzak
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Solved!! Track Synchronization

Hello, I just purchased Spotify Premium. My sister and I will be sharing this account. However when I try to play a track on my iPhone, it begins playing on hers as well thru the "Connect" feature. I would like to turn this off so that we can listen ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I just purchased Spotify Premium. My sister and I will be sharing this account. However when I try to play a track on my iPhone, it begins playing on hers as well thru the "Connect" feature. I...
  • Micahdebick
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Offline playlists still using data on mobile device

I've made some playlists available offline on my iPhone, I have limited data 750MB per month and I thought that by making playlists available offline no data would have to be used. I'm halfway through the month and all my data is used up, I'm hardly ...

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  • I've made some playlists available offline on my iPhone, I have limited data 750MB per month and I thought that by making playlists available offline no data would have to be used.   I'm halfw...
  • c_heesypeas
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Poor Alpine iDA-X305S Support

Hi there, I was expecting Spotify would work fine with the Alpine iDA-X305S car stereo since it is sold with the 'Works With iPhone' icon.Playback using the Spotify app works but unfortunately I can't forward to the next song using the arrow key on m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there,   I was expecting Spotify would work fine with the Alpine iDA-X305S car stereo since it is sold with the 'Works With iPhone' icon. Playback using the Spotify app works but unfortuna...
  • rmajic
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Advanced search options don't work on iPad 4, IOS7

Hi, I'm a spotify premium user and have on several occasions tried to use the advanced search syntax. But it never works. As an example searching fair genre:jazz NOT artist:Armstrong returns three tracks by Louis Armstrong (see attached screen shot)....

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I'm a spotify premium user and have on several occasions tried to use the advanced search syntax. But it never works. As an example searching fair genre:jazz NOT artist:Armstrong returns three tr...
  • BobAllen
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Not able to play music even though on premium

Hey there , I just upgraded to premium , it worked for the 30 free trial , now Iv paid for it but my app still thinks I haven't paid and won't let me play music - my status on overview shows am a premium users - how do I get this sorted ? Thank u !!

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey there , I just upgraded to premium , it worked for the 30 free trial , now Iv paid for it but my app still thinks I haven't paid and won't let me play music - my status on overview shows am a pre...
  • Sherwen
  • Casual Listener
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Green musical note w/ dot by playlist? Search for playlists?

Hi All, What does the green musical note w/ dot by playlist mean? It's my top playlist. Also is there any way to search for playlists? Seems like there used to be. Finally, it seems like Spotify is not licensed to play certain tracks, even though you...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi All, What does the green musical note w/ dot by playlist mean? It's my top playlist. Also is there any way to search for playlists? Seems like there used to be. Finally, it seems like Spotif...
  • Peter__
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Paid but not working

I paid for my acct for this month but I still cant play my music

  • Newbie
  • I paid for my acct for this month but I still cant play my music
  • Josh
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Can't login on ipad to spotify app

Hey everybody, I registered to Spotify today ( without Facebook) and I can't login to the app. It says "Login failed, blabla have you changed your password?" THanks, Victor

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  • Hey everybody,   I registered to Spotify today ( without Facebook) and I can't login to the app.   It says "Login failed, blabla have you changed your password?"   THanks, ...
  • Josh
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Solved!! Issue with downloading playlists on iphone 5s

Can't snyc playlists on LTE. I get an error noting "syncing has paused please connect to Wi-FI". Using Iphone 5s.

  • Casual Listener
  • Can't snyc playlists on LTE. I get an error noting "syncing has paused please connect to  Wi-FI". Using Iphone 5s. 
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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iPhone 4S with iOS7 running Spotify with my Alpine Car Stereo over iPhone cable

Hi Everyone, I have an Alpine car stereo with an iPhone/iPod cable attached to it. It integrates into the touch screen on the stereo itself and lets me control the device remotely. It has worked with my iPod for years. However when I plug my device (...

  • Newbie
  • Hi Everyone,   I have an Alpine car stereo with an iPhone/iPod cable attached to it. It integrates into the touch screen on the stereo itself and lets me control the device remotely. It has ...
  • orion747
  • Casual Listener
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Swiping gone :(

I'm wondering if I'm the only one to notice but a lot of the swiping actions have been taken out on the new update. For example when listening to a song, and the album cover is on full screen "song details" you can no longer swipe down to close and s...

  • Newbie
  • I'm wondering if I'm the only one to notice but a lot of the swiping actions have been taken out on the new update. For example when listening to a song, and the album cover is on full screen "song d...
  • Peter__
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165 tracks on my desktop but 120 on my iPhone playlist

My playlists look different with just two of my "Christmas" playlists. one has 165 on my computer and 120 on my phone, and another has 159 on desktop and 116 on my iPhone. Missing songs play on desktop and I can search them out on my phone. Just won'...

  • Casual Listener
  • My playlists look different with just two of my "Christmas" playlists.  one has 165 on my computer and 120 on my phone, and another has 159 on desktop and 116 on my iPhone.  Missing songs p...
  • winonacor
  • Casual Listener
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Some songs synced offline to my iPhone 5 running IOS 7.1.4 will not play

This started happening 2 days ago, some songs on a new playlist I synced would not play. Spotify would switch to the next song, but no time bar would come up and the song would just freeze, I skipped a few songs and found some songs that would play, ...

  • Casual Listener
  • This started happening 2 days ago, some songs on a new playlist I synced would not play. Spotify would switch to the next song, but no time bar would come up and the song would just freeze, I skipped...
  • gre3nrain
  • Casual Listener
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Can't share to Twitter, iOS 7, 5S

Strange issue- Having trouble sharing tracks to Twitter from my iPhone 5S (iOS 7). When I tap "Twitter" on the share tab, nothing happens. All of the other choices (Facebook, Email, etc.) work fine. I notice that this happens when I'm signed in to Tw...

  • Gig Goer
  • Strange issue- Having trouble sharing tracks to Twitter from my iPhone 5S (iOS 7).  When I tap "Twitter" on the share tab, nothing happens.  All of the other choices (Facebook, Email, etc.)...
  • Systemaddict
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Spotify doesn't work like it used to on 4s

I have a 4s and before I installed the software update for my iPhone, Spotify seemed to stop working like it used to. I listen to Thai music and when I first downloaded the app, it worked how I imagined it would. I could search for an artist and list...

  • Newbie
  • I have a 4s and before I installed the software update for my iPhone, Spotify seemed to stop working like it used to.    I listen to Thai music and when I first downloaded the...
  • Peter__
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