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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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Solved!! Sync only local files from starred to iPhone

Hi Is there a way only to syncs the local files form my starred list to my iPhone?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi   Is there a way only to syncs the local files form my starred list to my iPhone?
  • Rhod2
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I can't download my playlist(s).

I've tried so many alternatives, deleted spotify and so on. When I first open it, it begins the download (over wi-fi), but then it stops... Please help! I'm a premium user!!

  • Casual Listener
  • I've tried so many alternatives, deleted spotify and so on. When I first open it, it begins the download (over wi-fi), but then it stops... Please help! I'm a premium user!!
  • Joe
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Syncing 'stops'

I have a premium sub and for 6 months syncing worked and now it hangs. i tried iPhone on and off, deleting num of playlists...how do i fix this?

  • Newbie
  • I have a premium sub and for 6 months syncing worked and now it hangs.  i tried iPhone on and off, deleting num of playlists...how do i fix this?
  • jessi22
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[spotify for iOS 4] playlists won't synch

Hi all, Description I've just discovered i can use spotify on my iPod Touch 2g. I can see my playlists, but there are no tracks in them! A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. I installed Spotify voor iOS 4 from the App Store 2. Then I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all,   Description I've just discovered i can use spotify on my iPod Touch 2g. I can see my playlists, but there are no tracks in them!   A more detailed description, using n...
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Where has 'discover' gone on my iphone app?

Discover mode has gone and has been replaced by 'whats new' on my Iphone. This is absolutely useless for me! Even the 'top tracks' section is completely empty! whats going on?

  • Casual Listener
  • Discover mode has gone and has been replaced by 'whats new' on my Iphone. This is absolutely useless for me! Even the 'top tracks' section is completely empty! whats going on?
  • Joe
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Problems!

When I am listening to any song and I want to see the song's picture, I click to the picture and the app stop working, but music still playing. What is wrong ? Or does my ipad have a problem ?? And after I minimize twice the closes itself. Help pleas...

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  • When I am listening to any song and I want to see the song's picture, I click to the picture and the app stop working, but music still playing. What is wrong ? Or does my ipad have a problem ?? And a...
  • Joe
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Playlists not fully syncing between computer and iPhone

Hi - I have a couple playlists that don't show fully on my iPhone and I'm unable to access songs I've always been able to access, that I added from Spotify, not local files. For example, one has 336 tracks (per computer), but only shows 300 on my iPh...

  • Newbie
  • Hi - I have a couple playlists that don't show fully on my iPhone and I'm unable to access songs I've always been able to access, that I added from Spotify, not local files. For example, one has 336 ...
  • Taylor
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iOS app keep lost some tracks

I've encounter this on both my iPad(6.1.3) and iPhone5(6.1.4), no jailbreak to my device. I have a playlist have about 250+ songs, I already sync them to offline, but sometimes when I open Spotify, some tracks are gone, and need resync. Any help?

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  • I've encounter this on both my iPad(6.1.3) and iPhone5(6.1.4), no jailbreak to my device. I have a playlist have about 250+ songs, I already sync them to offline, but sometimes when I open Spotify, s...
  • Taylor
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Problems with Syncing

Hi, im having trouble with my spotify playlists trying to get songs from my local files into my iphone. i make a playlist, everything plays fine on the computer, then eventually appears on my phone, but it says the trackc isnt synced. yes i am on wif...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, im having trouble with my spotify playlists trying to get songs from my local files into my iphone. i make a playlist, everything plays fine on the computer, then eventually appears on my phone, ...
  • Taylor
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Only local files synced to iPhone

Hi, I just got Premium so i could listen my spotify playlist on vacation without having to be connected to an internetsource.I use an Iphone 4 with iOS 5.1. It only synchronizes local files (43 out of 895 songs) for listening offline. Why is that? If...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I just got Premium so i could listen my spotify playlist on vacation without having to be connected to an internetsource. I use an Iphone 4 with iOS 5.1.   It only synchroniz...
  • Taylor
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Solved!! Ipad

Since the new update, all I have is a white screen on my iPad. Help!

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  • Since the new update, all I have is a white screen on my iPad. Help!
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  • Composer
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Library functionality

Just restarted my Spotify premium subscription and discovered that the iPhone app is still lacking a library feature. I don't always have time to create playlists when I'm on the go and searching for each song is not efficient.Thanks,Dan

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  • Just restarted my Spotify premium subscription and discovered that the iPhone app is still lacking a library feature. I don't always have time to create playlists when I'm on the go and searching for...
  • Marco
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Local files on offline spotify

I have recently added new songs onto my computer and I want to put them onto my offline spotify in order to put them onto my ipod. There are also some other files want to add aswell. These files and my new songs won't import onto my spotify, an anyon...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have recently added new songs onto my computer and I want to put them onto my offline spotify in order to put them onto my ipod. There are also some other files want to add aswell. These files and ...
  • Joe
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Importing itunes playlists

I was wondering if anybody has had the specific problem I am having. I have a ton of music on CD all of which I have imported into itunes. I have never bought anything. I own it all and have it on my MAC. I signed up for Spotfy Premium. The playlists...

  • Casual Listener
  • I was wondering if anybody has had the specific problem I am having.  I have a ton of music on CD all of which I have imported into itunes. I have never bought anything.  I own it all and h...
  • Joe
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iPhone app

Updated iPhone app and now spotify won't open. If I reinstall will I have to sync off line playlists again?

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  • Updated iPhone app and now spotify won't open. If I reinstall will I have to sync off line playlists again?
  • Joe
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Spotify On IPhone

HelloI have the basic version of spotify on my iPhone 4. I have all my songs on my laptop, but can not see how I get them onto my phone or into my iTunes.Please can somebody help or assist me please.

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  • Hello I have the basic version of spotify on my iPhone 4. I have all my songs on my laptop, but can not see how I get them onto my phone or into my iTunes. Please can somebody help or assist me ple...
  • Joe
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Can't make playlists available offline

Can someone shed a light on why I can't make playlists available offline? I have the premium subscription and no where near 3,333 songs downloaded to my available offline songs... I saw somewhere that that was about the amount you could have on devic...

  • Casual Listener
  • Can someone shed a light on why I can't make playlists available offline? I have the premium subscription and no where near 3,333 songs downloaded to my available offline songs... I saw somewhere tha...
  • Joe
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IPhone & My Car

Hi, I was hoping someone could help me. I have just purchased a premium spotify membership (yippee!!) However, when I plugged my iPhone into my Car using the Apple connector, I realised there is a serious problem! I used to buy tracks as downloads fr...

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  • Hi,   I was hoping someone could help me. I have just purchased a premium spotify membership (yippee!!)   However, when I plugged my iPhone into my Car using the Apple connector,&nb...
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One quick question

If I use spotify in offline mode, will my played tracks be posted on my facebook/last fm page?Thanks

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  • If I use spotify in offline mode, will my played tracks be posted on my facebook/last fm page? Thanks
  • Joe
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Starred playlist not loading

Hi, was wondering if anyone can help me please? Every time I try to go onto my starred playlist, the songs won't load. As in, they don't appear on the screen, just the little loading icon. This only happens when I'm not connected to the Internet, but...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, was wondering if anyone can help me please? Every time I try to go onto my starred playlist, the songs won't load. As in, they don't appear on the screen, just the little loading icon. This only ...
  • Jen1854
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