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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
  • Music Fan
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Some songs in a playlist are greyed out and unplayable

Good morning, I have Spotify premium and a big playlist (about 500 songs) - now, I can play all songs on Spotify Desktop (i tried on my main pc with local files but also another pc without the local files and all was fine) - the main problem is with ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Good morning, I have Spotify premium and a big playlist (about 500 songs) - now, I can play all songs on Spotify Desktop (i tried on my main pc with local files but also another pc without the local ...
  • schrimp82
  • Newbie
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Solved!! How do i get a spotify user to appear on my frend list?

How do I get a spotify user who is not a facebook user, to appear on my friend list on Iphone?

  • Casual Listener
  • How do I get a spotify user who is not a facebook user, to appear on my friend list on Iphone?
  • chrislemasters
  • Music Fan
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Change in volume crash

When I change the volume either up or down spotify crashes... Even when a song is not playing. Very strange bug... Hope it gets fixed soon!

  • Newbie
  • When I change the volume either up or down spotify crashes... Even when a song is not playing. Very strange bug... Hope it gets fixed soon!
  • Adam
  • Roadie
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How smart is Playlist Radio?

Got a few questions on Playlist Radio: 1.) When playing Playlist Radio on the mobile app, when it plays a song that I have saved offline, is it smart enough to play that offline file rather than wasting my data? If not, it should be. 2.) When playing...

  • Gig Goer
  • Got a few questions on Playlist Radio:   1.) When playing Playlist Radio on the mobile app, when it plays a song that I have saved offline, is it smart enough to play that offline file rathe...
  • Skepilot
  • Gig Goer
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Can't sync local files

Hi there, This has been an issue since an upgrade to a newer version of spotify was released. My Iphone is noticed and is displayed within the application on my PC, but the transfer of the files is always pending..... My other playlists are fine, ive...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there,   This has been an issue since an upgrade to a newer version of spotify was released.   My Iphone is noticed and is displayed within the application on my PC, but the transfer...
  • mik35s
  • Casual Listener
  • 381 Views
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Premium profile

I cannot access my premium account neither on IOS nor on pc, please help since I have paid already.

  • Newbie
  • I cannot access my premium account neither on IOS nor on pc, please help since I have paid already.
  • Thedev
  • Community Legend
  • 268 Views
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iPhone 4S with JVC KW-R500, multiple issues

Going to preface this by saying I don't know if this is a Spotify issue, an Apple issue, or a JVC issue, but I'm starting here. I have a JVC KW-R500 deck with direct USB connectivity for my iPhone 4S. The deck supports streaming from devices. Symptom...

  • Regular
  • Going to preface this by saying I don't know if this is a Spotify issue, an Apple issue, or a JVC issue, but I'm starting here.   I have a JVC KW-R500 deck with direct USB connectivity for m...
  • tdnewton
  • Regular
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Solved!! 30 day free trial

I got the 30 day free trial for my account but it does not want to register on my iPad it's says premium needed but I just got it?

  • Visitor
  • I got the 30 day free trial for my account but it does not want to register on my iPad it's says premium needed but I just got it?
  • user-removed
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Spotify iOS app sucks

Considering that spotify is a paid service, why is the iOS app such a poor development effort? The app still hasn't been updated for iOS 7, why? The shuffle algorithm 'shuffles' the songs in the exact same order everytime, why? (Also - this is not ca...

  • Casual Listener
  • Considering that spotify is a paid service, why is the iOS app such a poor development effort? The app still hasn't been updated for iOS 7, why? The shuffle algorithm 'shuffles' the songs in the ex...
  • Peter__
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App for Nokia Lumia 800 with Galaxy tab?

Is there a way or app to control Spotify that is setup with speakers on my Galaxy tab with my Nokia Lumia 800? I dont mind paying for an app if it works. I want to be able to control spotify on my Nokia phone to control Spotify on my Galaxy tab. I ho...

  • Newbie
  • Is there a way or app to control Spotify that is setup with speakers on my Galaxy tab with my Nokia Lumia 800? I dont mind paying for an app if it works. I want to be able to control spotify on my No...
  • Thedev
  • Community Legend
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iOS 7 an in-car controls

So with iOS 7 I can use in car controls to control spotify. Kind of...Every time i press next on my car controls spotify will start skipping 5-6 songs, then play one at random.It's a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Anybody else have that problem?Cheers

  • Newbie
  • So with iOS 7 I can use in car controls to control spotify. Kind of... Every time i press next on my car controls spotify will start skipping 5-6 songs, then play one at random. It's a 2012 Hyu...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Disorganized Playlist??

Why won't my iphone keep my tracks in my playlist organized in the same order that they are organized in on my computer? I want to have some of my playlists, such as the "Starred' or "Local files", to be in order based on Artist. I set the playlists ...

  • Newbie
  • Why won't my iphone keep my tracks in my playlist organized in the same order that they are organized in on my computer? I want to have some of my playlists, such as the "Starred' or "Local files", t...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Trouble with syncing Iphone 4s

Hi, Basically I recently upgraded to spotify Premium with the intention of syncing with my Iphone 4s for offline mode usage. I successfully managed to sync two playlists that I had wanted to my Iphone (roughly 1200 songs) and was able to listen to th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   Basically I recently upgraded to spotify Premium with the intention of syncing with my Iphone 4s for offline mode usage. I successfully managed to sync two playlists that I had wanted&...
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iPhone app will not load.....shows a white screen

Description The iPhone app will not load. It only shows a blank screen A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. restarted the device 2. uninstalled the app the reinstalled 3. The application on my Macbook Pro seems to work fine. What I ex...

  • Newbie
  • Description The iPhone app will not load. It only shows a blank screen   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. restarted the device 2. uninstalled the app the reinst...
  • raewhit
  • Casual Listener
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My playlists is empty on my phone but not on my mac

Hi! I have a problem with my iphone. I deleted the app but it still didnt work. I can see the playlists on my computer but on my iphone it says empty, like there is no song at all in some playlist, very strange! Please help me! Want to listen to my m...

  • Newbie
  • Hi! I have a problem with my iphone. I deleted the app but it still didnt work. I can see the playlists on my computer but on my iphone it says empty, like there is no song at all in some playlist,...
  • marbletea
  • Regular
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Device limit

Hi I've recently replaced my iPhone and so unable to use spotify as it says 3 device limit reached.It's including my old phone that is in a recycling heap somewhere. Poor service.Please help

  • Newbie
  • Hi I've recently replaced my iPhone and so unable to use spotify as it says 3 device limit reached. It's including my old phone that is in a recycling heap somewhere. Poor service. Please help
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Recover local files from iPhone

Hi! I want to recover a couple of local files from my iPhone, because my MacBook crashed, where the source of the files were. How do I do this? Like this: iPhone > Windows > iPad Where the iPhone is the source of the local files. Thanks!

  • Newbie
  • Hi!   I want to recover a couple of local files from my iPhone, because my MacBook crashed, where the source of the files were. How do I do this?    Like this: iPhone > Wind...
  • Peter__
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While hearing Spotify in car over Bluetooth, calling and Siri doesn't work!

Sorry for my bad english...:-) I have the Pioneer car tuner FH-X700-BT and it works really fine. But i have a big problem, when i'm hearing music over the spotify app Bluetooth connected. The radio has a "Voice Control" function which activates Siri ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Sorry for my bad english...:-)   I have the Pioneer car tuner FH-X700-BT and it works really fine. But i have a big problem, when i'm hearing music over the spotify app Bluetooth connected. ...
  • Peter__
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sync to iphone

Had no problems till i put OS7 on my iphone. Now sync does not work. Anybody same problem + solution? marianne

  • Casual Listener
  • Had no problems till i put OS7 on my iphone. Now sync does not work. Anybody same problem + solution?   marianne  
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Offline starred playlist

I have about 150 songs in my starred playlist and have more than enough room for storage on my phone....however I am not able to switch on the offline feature it will quickly turn green then quickly go back grey...not allowing me to listen to these i...

  • Newbie
  • I have about 150 songs in my starred playlist and have more than enough room for storage on my phone....however I am not able to switch on the offline feature it will quickly turn green then quickly ...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 431 Views
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  • starred playlist
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