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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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Local files won't sync to iPhone 5

After the latest update spotify won't sync local files to neither my iPhone 5 nor my iPad 3, they both show up under "devices" but selecting playlists to sync doesn't do anything, and then spotify automatically selects "sync all". On the "local files...

  • Casual Listener
  • After the latest update spotify won't sync local files to neither my iPhone 5 nor my iPad 3, they both show up under "devices" but selecting playlists to sync doesn't do anything, and then spotify au...
  • kolakola
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Updated Spotify on iPhone 5 (6.1.4) and all of my music was deleted from my phone

I've been trying to resync it but each time I click on a playlist in the Spotify desktop version, it deselects it automatically and switches to "sync all playlists to this device" Also, tapping on "available offline" on the Spotify iPhone version doe...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've been trying to resync it but each time I click on a playlist in the Spotify desktop version, it deselects it automatically and switches to "sync all playlists to this device"   Also, ta...
  • kolakola
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IOS7 Multitasking

Hey there, this post is meant for those who already have the latest iOS7Beta on their Devices.My Question: Is it possible to download playlists without that silly 10 Minutes Task-Killing we actually have in iOS6?

  • Roadie
  • Hey there, this post is meant for those who already have the latest iOS7Beta on their Devices. My Question: Is it possible to download playlists without that silly 10 Minutes Task-Killing we actua...
  • MattSuda
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Songs won't play

Hello, I have an odd problem on my iPhone5 using premium spotify with headphones. Often after a track or playlist has finished all sounds on the entire phone shuts down. At the next track spotify simply doesn't play and if I try to play anything else...

  • Visitor
  • Hello,   I have an odd problem on my iPhone5 using premium spotify with headphones. Often after a track or playlist has finished all sounds on the entire phone shuts down. At the next track ...
  • Joe
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Problem with one song skipping halfway through

I'm having a problem with only one song where after a minute or so the song skips like it is over, but there's still a whole two minutes left. Also, it happens at the exact same spot every time too. This only happens on my phone and not on the webapp...

  • Regular
  • I'm having a problem with only one song where after a minute or so the song skips like it is over, but there's still a whole two minutes left. Also, it happens at the exact same spot every time too. ...
  • emanser
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Playlist not synching to iPhone

help I have done everything i can to get my iphone to synch and it just sits at 2 of 133.....

  • Casual Listener
  • help I have done everything i can to get my iphone to synch and it just sits at 2 of 133.....
  • Joe
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Solved!! [iOS] Troubleshooting Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your iPhone or iPad? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Try a soft reset. Press and hold the Home and Lock buttons for 10 seconds until the device reboots. If that doesn’t he...

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  • Having trouble with Spotify on your iPhone or iPad? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again.   What to try first   Try a soft reset. Press and hold the Home a...
  • Adam
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Songs skipping/not finishing

There are about 10 songs that skip about a minute or two into them and then it goes on to the next song on my ipod touch. It works fine on my desktop and on the ipod, it skips in the same spot every time. I've tried re-syncing/downloading them to the...

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  • There are about 10 songs that skip about a minute or two into them and then it goes on to the next song on my ipod touch. It works fine on my desktop and on the ipod, it skips in the same spot e...
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iOS App - Blank or Missing Playlist tracks

I have updated my app on iOS but my playlists are not matching up to my Mac app. Some of the tracks shold be on the iOS app but are not able to be played. I get a sync message erroneously. I have already marked these to be sync'd or the tracks are al...

  • Newbie
  • I have updated my app on iOS but my playlists are not matching up to my Mac app.   Some of the tracks shold be on the iOS app but are not able to be played. I get a sync message erroneously....
  • Peter__
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Local files won't play on iPhone 4

Hi! Recently, my iPhone app denies playing my local files. They are not grey, and they are marked as synced, but when try to play them, I get a message saying the track issn't synced, and that if I own the track, I can sync it from my computer. I hav...

  • Newbie
  • Hi!  Recently, my iPhone app denies playing my local files. They are not grey, and they are marked as synced, but when  try to play them, I get a message saying the track issn't synced, a...
  • NolanDahl
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cant sync on iiphone 4s

I am trying to sync my music to my iphone, and it stops after syncing a few songs. I can no longer sync for some reason, its working fine on the computer but not on my phone. Please Help

  • Casual Listener
  • I am trying to sync my music to my iphone, and it stops after syncing a few songs.  I can no longer sync for some reason, its working fine on the computer but not on my phone.  Please Help
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Discover feature for ipad

Does the Discover music feature exist on the ipad? I found it on my ipone but not ipad. It's probably staring me right in the face.

  • Visitor
  • Does the Discover music feature exist on the ipad?  I found it on my ipone but not ipad.  It's probably staring me right in the face.
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Deactivate Pause syncing

I was wondering if there's a way to deactivate the option that pause the syncing of the playlist, and if there's not that would be a request cause is annoying to have to check every time if your songs are syncing

  • Newbie
  • I was wondering if there's a way to deactivate the option that pause the syncing of the playlist, and if there's not that would be a request cause is annoying to have to check every time if your song...
  • Peter__
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Spotify Stops with Chevrolet

When I plug my iphone into my chevrolet spark (with the standard audio system), spotify plays song, but when I try to change song with the car commands, it stops playing and I have to restart spotify to play another song. Anyone have this problem? Ho...

  • Newbie
  • When I plug my iphone into my chevrolet spark (with the standard audio system), spotify plays song, but when I try to change song with the car commands, it stops playing and I have to restart spotify...
  • Peter__
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Whats New

Why can't we have both What's New and Discover? Why do we need to choose? I far prefer the What's New feature as I like hearing the new releases. The Discover page rarely turns me on to new music I enjoy. Your idea of similar music/bands does not mat...

  • Newbie
  • Why can't we have both What's New and Discover?  Why do we need to choose? I far prefer the What's New feature as I like hearing the new releases. The Discover page rarely turns me on to new mus...
  • Joe
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Blank Screen on iPhone after latest update.

For some reason after the latesr update of the Spotify app all I get is a blank screen with the gray header (also blank). It stays like that for about 30 seconds then the app dies. I've re-installed the app three times. I am running the latest stable...

  • Regular
  • For some reason after the latesr update of the Spotify app all I get is a blank screen with the gray header (also blank). It stays like that for about 30 seconds then the app dies. I've re-installed ...
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Can you filter playlists offline?

I was just wondering if you can filter playlists that you've downloaded for offline use while offline. One of the main reasons I'm currently using napster over spotify is that I can't easily find specific tracks that I want. So for example, if I've g...

  • Newbie
  • I was just wondering if you can filter playlists that you've downloaded for offline use while offline. One of the main reasons I'm currently using napster over spotify is that I can't easily find spe...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
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App on New iPhone shows 48 hour trial

I just replaced my faulty iphone 5, and after installing and logging into the Spotify app, I receive the message that I have 48 hours remaining of my trial. I am a premium user, and I can still access my playlists etc. Will I lose service after the t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just replaced my  faulty iphone 5, and after installing and logging into the Spotify app, I receive the message that I have 48 hours remaining of my trial. I am a premium user, and I can still...
  • theargyll
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Spotify funkar inte på mobilen

Varför funkar inte min premium på mobilen? Pinkoden ogiltig står det!

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  • Varför funkar inte min premium på mobilen? Pinkoden ogiltig står det!
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