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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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Playlists not syncing

Hi, I've recently updated to Spotify Premium and for some reason my playlists won't sync for "available offline". I've tried logging out and back in, restarting my wifi router, restarting my iPhone, everything! It just won't download them! Any tips? ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I've recently updated to Spotify Premium and for some reason my playlists won't sync for "available offline". I've tried logging out and back in, restarting my wifi router, restarting my iPhone, ...
  • Joe
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One click and all offline songs are gone

Hi there I had one playlist with 1000+ songs that I made Available Offline. Unfortunately, I think I deselected the Available Offline button atop this playlist in my pocket. Now I need to completely redownload all 1000+ songs. Could I recommend perha...

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  • Hi there   I had one playlist with 1000+ songs that I made Available Offline. Unfortunately, I think I deselected the Available Offline button atop this playlist in my pocket. Now I need to ...
  • Peter__
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iOS7 vs Spotify 8.0 bug fix - still not working

My new IPhone 5s updated the Spotify App I had loaded - it said to "fix some bugs that were irritating us" & "is now compatible with iOS7". Well, when i plug into car, still getting 'connection error' when i try to use Spotify.. Just FYI..

  • Newbie
  • My new IPhone 5s updated the Spotify App I had loaded - it said to "fix some bugs that were irritating us" & "is now compatible with iOS7". Well, when i plug into car, still getting 'connection e...
  • Joe
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When I LISTEN FROM my IPHONE, is it automatically in PRIVATE MODE then?

When I LISTEN FROM my IPHONE, is it automatically in PRIVATE MODE then? Before you could choose Private Mode in the phone as well, but not anymore.

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  • When I LISTEN FROM my IPHONE, is it automatically in PRIVATE MODE then?   Before you could choose Private Mode in the phone as well, but not anymore.
  • Peter__
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iPod Touch v6.1 iOS - Spotify not working

Hi - I am a premium subscriber, however since 4/2/13 I have been intermittently suffering with problems on my iPod Touch, v6.1 iOS. Since 10/2/13 I have been completely unable to use Spotify on this device. (FYI - this is a wifi device.) After launch...

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  • Hi - I am a premium subscriber, however since 4/2/13 I have been intermittently suffering with problems on my iPod Touch, v6.1 iOS.  Since 10/2/13 I have been completely unable to use Spotify on...
  • Peter__
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APP AND FILE SIZE

HiI need space on my device. So I want to delete some "without connection" playlist (1,7 Go). Once it is done (I've switch the button) it is like the file are still on my device as the size of the app does not decrease as it should be. Even after res...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi I need space on my device. So I want to delete some "without connection" playlist (1,7 Go). Once it is done (I've switch the button) it is like the file are still on my device as the size of ...
  • nicoparis
  • Casual Listener
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Issues using "Connect"

Hello chaps, trying to make this happen at home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARHU67Nnmuo I'm using a Philips MC18080/12, it plays Spotify no problem at home as does my Iphone 4 with ios6. In the video above she looks as though she presses the speak...

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  • Hello chaps, trying to make this happen at home   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARHU67Nnmuo   I'm using a Philips MC18080/12, it plays Spotify no problem at home as does my Iphone ...
  • Lorenzo_NGG
  • Roadie
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Better Organization

Is there a way to organize a playlist other than the time a track was added? On the computer, you can organize a playlist alphabetically by track or artist, date added, etc. Is "date added" the only option for Spotify for iOS?

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  • Is there a way to organize a playlist other than the time a track was added? On the computer, you can organize a playlist alphabetically by track or artist, date added, etc. Is "date added" the only ...
  • Taylor
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Unable to play track

HiI have spotify premium but when i listen to musik i often (at least onde per hour) get à sign that says "unable to play track", what is this and how do i fix it?RgsChristian

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  • Hi I have spotify premium but when i listen to musik i often (at least onde per hour) get à sign that says "unable to play track", what is this and how do i fix it? Rgs Christian
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  • Roadie
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Unsync old phone

I have a premium account and have 3 devices synced. After replacing my phone, I synced my new phone, but it periodically logs out and deletes any downloaded playlists I have on my new phone. Does anybody know how to manage devices?

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  • I have a premium account and have 3 devices synced.  After replacing my phone, I synced my new phone, but it periodically logs out and deletes any downloaded playlists I have on my new phone. &n...
  • Peter__
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Opening iOS 7 Control Center can cause Spotify to skip the song you were enjoying

The slide gesture that is used to open the iOS 7 Control Center can cause the spotify app to advance to the next song when viewing art work in full-screen mode. Consider the following scenario on the iPad: Listen to Spotify Radio while viewing album ...

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  • The slide gesture that is used to open the iOS 7 Control Center can cause the spotify app to advance to the next song when viewing art work in full-screen mode. Consider the following ...
  • Peter__
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Wont play some songs.

A problem has just started in Spotify on my iPhone with certain songs in playlists.I have them selected for offline and they all have the green circle with the arrow in but some of them just won't play. They look like they are playing as they appear ...

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  • A problem has just started in Spotify on my iPhone with certain songs in playlists. I have them selected for offline and they all have the green circle with the arrow in but some of them just won'...
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Local Files – Don't want Spotify matching with online tracks

I synced the Sigur Ros album Agaetis Byrjun, 2 tracks are not available on Spotify via the album, one track Sven G is available but only from a Sountrack (Vanilla Sky) ...well, when I listen to this album Spotify grabs the track from the soundtrack, ...

  • Newbie
  • I synced the Sigur Ros album Agaetis Byrjun, 2 tracks are not available on Spotify via the album, one track Sven G is available but only from a Sountrack (Vanilla Sky) ...well, when I listen to this ...
  • barchambo1971
  • Gig Goer
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iPhone problems with offline playlists

Occasionally, when my a song is ending on my iPhone, the next song will appear as playing on my phone's lock screen, but no sound is being emited from the phone. This means you have to unlock the phone and just place the 'playing' slider back to 0.Ob...

  • Roadie
  • Occasionally, when my a song is ending on my iPhone, the next song will appear as playing on my phone's lock screen, but no sound is being emited from the phone. This means you have to unlock the pho...
  • Joe
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Can't share songs via SMS

For some reason today I can't text song links anymore- how do I fix??-"already deleted the app and reinstalled. Anyone else having this issue?

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  • For some reason today I can't text song links anymore- how do I fix??-"already deleted the app and reinstalled. Anyone else having this issue?
  • Peter__
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I can't sync my playlists to IPhone

Hi there, I can not syncronize my playlists to offline mode on my 3:rd device, an iphone 4S. It works fine on my Mac and iphone4 since i´ve requested to have all my devices reseted. Can you please help me out??? Thank you very much in advance!

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  • Hi there,    I can not syncronize my playlists to offline mode on my 3:rd device, an iphone 4S. It works fine on my Mac and iphone4 since i´ve requested to have all my devices reseted. ...
  • Joe
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Controls not working on iPhone

A few days ago my Bluetooth and iPhone (5) lock controls for spotify stopped working.. (I can't skip songs out side of the app using my car seek buttons, or my controls from the lock screen... Anyone else having this issue?

  • Newbie
  • A few days ago my Bluetooth and iPhone (5) lock controls for spotify stopped working.. (I can't skip songs out side of the app using my car seek buttons, or my controls from the lock screen... Anyone...
  • Joe
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Syncing all local tracks on Ipod touch 5th

Good evening community, I'm having problems syncing my local files on my brand new ipod touch 5th gen. First I had to create a playlist with all my local files inside because no tracks were being displayed in the file "local files" just above my play...

  • Casual Listener
  • Good evening community,    I'm having problems syncing my local files on my brand new ipod touch 5th gen.  First I had to create a playlist with all my local files inside because...
  • Mikoulasse
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Solved!! How to see and modify the queue on iPhone?

Hi All, I was talking to a friend yesterday about not being able to see or modify the music queue on my iPhone 5. We are both running the latest version 0.7.4.35. He looked at me like I was crazy. While he is playing a song with the artwork showing l...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi All,   I was talking to a friend yesterday about not being able to see or modify the music queue on my iPhone 5.  We are both running the latest version 0.7.4.35.  He looked at ...
  • Damourti
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Local Files greyed out on IPhone 5

Hi, I can't sync my local music to my IPhone5, it was working before the new update, but since then I can't play my local music any more. Have tried everything and can't find a solution on the Internet since no one seems to have that problem.

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I can't sync my local music to my IPhone5, it was working before the new update, but since then I can't play my local music any more. Have tried everything and can't find a solution on the Inte...
  • Joe
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