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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 ...

MattSuda
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31mwp7shpmdorxy6haqf
Spotify
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Sharing songs on Spotify with friends

Hi, With the newest update to Spotify I can't seem to share songs with certain friends, they don't appear on my Spotify friends list eventhough they are still on Spotify? Thanks Nalini

NaliniM
Newbie
Hi, With the newest update to Spotify I can't seem to share songs with certain friends, they don't appear on my Spotify friends list eventhough they are still on Spotify? Thanks...
2013-07-05 3:30:55 AM
2013-07-05 1:59:46 PM
Adam
Roadie
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Local files won't sync on Iphone 5

This is unbelievebly frustrating. I am connected to the same WiFi for my iPhone and computer, my firewall alows spotify, and the files are mp3. They show in the playlist on my iphone but they stay faded gray and I can't play them. I've synced local f...

KD35
Regular
This is unbelievebly frustrating. I am connected to the same WiFi for my iPhone and computer, my firewall alows spotify, and the files are mp3. They show in the playlist on my iphone but they stay fa...
2013-07-05 8:44:09 AM
2013-07-05 1:58:16 PM
Adam
Roadie
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2 replies
1 likes

458 Views
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Playlist will not download on iphone and ipad

my playlists will not download, and it has been like this for over 3 months now. its like this on my iphone 4 and ipod. it doesn`t start syncing, sometimes i turn the syncing off and on again, and it starts, but it doesn`t work then eighter, instead ...

Hildeab
Newbie
my playlists will not download, and it has been like this for over 3 months now. its like this on my iphone 4 and ipod. it doesn`t start syncing, sometimes i turn the syncing off and on again, and it...
2013-07-05 11:03:36 AM
2013-07-05 1:38:55 PM
Adam
Roadie
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479 Views
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Mixing Playlists on Mobile

I love having my playlists synced. The only thing is I either listen to a mixed playlist of songs or one particular artist playlist. I wish there was a way to shuffle all my saved music and a way to mix saved lists together. So if I went into a list,...

Noughchiba
Casual Listener
I love having my playlists synced. The only thing is I either listen to a mixed playlist of songs or one particular artist playlist. I wish there was a way to shuffle all my saved music and a way to ...
2013-07-05 2:06:53 AM
2013-07-05 11:44:28 AM
Joe
Community Legend
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iOS mixing playlists shuffle all music

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On Spotify Free 30 day premium trial - no access on phone

Hi, I signed up for the free 30 day trial on. However, when I try to play my playlists on my phone, it still says I need to get spotify premium. I have tried logging, logging out, and ensured that I am indeed usign teh same account. Thanks, Mike

mpkrell
Newbie
Hi, I signed up for the free 30 day trial on. However, when I try to play my playlists on my phone, it still says I need to get spotify premium. I have tried logging, logging out, and ensured that I ...
2013-02-25 11:19:18 PM
2013-07-05 9:18:00 AM
Jiggabooz
Newbie
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songs won't sync to iphone 4s, tried eveything, please help

I have an iphone 4s with all the updates, a premium spotify account with the most recent mobile ap. Whenever I try to sync songs to my phone the spinning icon next to the first song starts to spin but nothing ever actually syncs. This lasts for a ver...

dbarman55
Casual Listener
I have an iphone 4s with all the updates, a premium spotify account with the most recent mobile ap. Whenever I try to sync songs to my phone the spinning icon next to the first song starts to s...
2013-03-01 7:12:34 AM
2013-07-05 7:25:39 AM
sofiicakes
Newbie
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8 replies
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Suddenly can't sync playlists on iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4

I was downloading several playlists at once—perhaps that's the problem. In any case, I've followed Spotify's suggestions: plug in the charger, turn off auto-lock... I don't think I'm anywhere near the 3,000-plus song limit. I've stopped trying to dow...

Cairo-Blue
Casual Listener
I was downloading several playlists at once—perhaps that's the problem. In any case, I've followed Spotify's suggestions: plug in the charger, turn off auto-lock... I don't think I'm anywhere n...
2013-07-02 11:41:44 PM
2013-07-05 4:34:46 AM
Cairo-Blue
Casual Listener
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Unable to open updated Spotify app on the iPhone

Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me out. I'm running Spotify on my iPhone 4S and after the latest update (7/2/13), I haven't been able to open the application. Every time I try to open the app, the screen flashes and takes me back to the ...

mhermosilla410
Casual Listener
Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me out. I'm running Spotify on my iPhone 4S and after the latest update (7/2/13), I haven't been able to open the application. Every time I try to open th...
2013-07-04 8:11:43 PM
2013-07-04 11:46:23 PM
DerIngo
Casual Listener
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3 replies
1 likes

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1 likes

Mobile Issue with latest update 0.7.1

Since I've updated I haven't been able to use the search function. It keeps saying the search failed. I decided to reinstall hoping this would get fixed.Next time I open the app, my playlists have 0 songs in them and nothing works. I can't sync anyth...

Mutesiren
Regular
Since I've updated I haven't been able to use the search function. It keeps saying the search failed. I decided to reinstall hoping this would get fixed. Next time I open the app, my playlists hav...
2013-07-04 3:04:20 PM
2013-07-04 5:40:34 PM
JeremyDallas
Casual Listener
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18 replies
1 likes

1169 Views
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Premium account not showing new Now Playing view on iPhone

I was a confused at today's update notes, since I have had the Discover feature on my iphone for quite some time already and after doing some reasearch realized that I am likely part of a smaller group of Premium users that have been part of a 'beta'...

R10T
Regular
I was a confused at today's update notes, since I have had the Discover feature on my iphone for quite some time already and after doing some reasearch realized that I am likely part of a smaller gro...
2013-07-02 7:41:56 PM
2013-07-04 5:04:31 PM
Taylor
Community Legend
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Solved!! iOS v0.7.1

According to the 'What's New' section on iTunes, this version features a "shiny, new Now Playing view, featuring the 'Up Next' queue on iPhone." Well, I can't find it. Am I missing something here?

longwayround
Regular
According to the 'What's New' section on iTunes, this version features a "shiny, new Now Playing view, featuring the 'Up Next' queue on iPhone." Well, I can't find it. Am I missing something here?
2013-07-02 6:48:20 PM
2013-07-04 4:47:12 PM
beardez
Casual Listener
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Spotify crashing when trying to open on iPad after latest update

Description After latest update on iPad, Spotify app crashes when I try to open it. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I tried to open Spotify. 2. Then Spotify crashed and shutdown. 3. I also cleared history, cookies, deleted ...

gtyellojacket
Music Fan
Description After latest update on iPad, Spotify app crashes when I try to open it. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I tried to open Spotify. 2. Then Spotif...
2013-07-04 3:34:53 PM
2013-07-04 3:53:58 PM
Skippy1813
Casual Listener
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576 Views
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Songs won't start play sometimes.

Hi, iPhone 4S, last iOS update (but not update specific, happening longer now) Sometimes when I open Spotify on iPhone (but it also happens on my fixed cable at home), it just won't work or it's slow. The problem shows itself as loading a song, but t...

Kosta
Regular
Hi, iPhone 4S, last iOS update (but not update specific, happening longer now) Sometimes when I open Spotify on iPhone (but it also happens on my fixed cable at home), it just won't work...
2013-07-04 11:27:40 AM
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Solved!! Crashhh iphone 5 after update

In updated spotify today to the newest version. But since I did that i'm unable to open the app. It just crashes before it even start up. Help!!?

Jasperschmeits
Casual Listener
In updated spotify today to the newest version. But since I did that i'm unable to open the app. It just crashes before it even start up. Help!!?
2013-07-03 11:24:41 PM
2013-07-04 9:56:43 AM
Richard
Community Legend
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iPod 4

I uploaded music to my ipod via wifi, why can't I take it with me and listen to it? none of the songs will play. it shows the bar moving, but no sound and nothing through the ear buds. do I have to be in a wifi zone to listen? I had previously had it...

user-removed
Visitor
I uploaded music to my ipod via wifi, why can't I take it with me and listen to it? none of the songs will play. it shows the bar moving, but no sound and nothing through the ear bu...
2013-07-04 2:40:22 AM
2013-07-04 6:25:41 AM
MichaelJerzak
Composer
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iPhone app not syncing

Hi, Im a premium user and My iPhone app is downloading tracks but they are not syncing as the arrow icon appears but stays grey rather than going green?? It's worked fine ever since I've had it and I only ever really use spotify on my phone and alway...

Jimmyp
Newbie
Hi, Im a premium user and My iPhone app is downloading tracks but they are not syncing as the arrow icon appears but stays grey rather than going green?? It's worked fine ever since I've had it a...
2013-07-03 11:07:14 PM
2013-07-03 11:12:07 PM
MichaelJerzak
Composer
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Problems with Local Files not syncing up correctly.

Hello peeps! So i've stumbled upon a wierd problem. I got some local files in my favorite playlist. But they dont work, they arent greyed out, so that would suggest its synced, but when i try to play it. it says "Track not Synced" And even if i try t...

rainField
Regular
Hello peeps! So i've stumbled upon a wierd problem. I got some local files in my favorite playlist. But they dont work, they arent greyed out, so that would suggest its synced, but when i try to play...
2013-07-02 10:33:36 PM
2013-07-03 9:17:47 PM
Joe
Community Legend
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4 replies
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What's new missing from app update

I don't know if this has been discussed previously but when I updated my iPhone app it seems that the what's new section has been replaced by the discover section. So my question is where has the 'top' played songs gone, like the charts, can't seem t...

Jackdawkc
Regular
I don't know if this has been discussed previously but when I updated my iPhone app it seems that the what's new section has been replaced by the discover section. So my question is where has the 'to...
2013-05-23 2:01:27 PM
2013-07-03 7:49:05 PM
Jackdawkc
Regular
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16 replies
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iPhone missing feature

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Can only sync local files with iPod... HELP!

I've been using Spotfiy Premium for many months now. Normally, I just purchase gift cards every month or three months as I need them. This time however, I just ended up paying with my debit card. Premium seems to be working on my account on my laptop...

madelinemetzger
Newbie
I've been using Spotfiy Premium for many months now. Normally, I just purchase gift cards every month or three months as I need them. This time however, I just ended up paying with my deb...
2013-07-02 10:08:10 PM
2013-07-03 7:45:13 PM
Joe
Community Legend
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486 Views
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I can not sync my songs

I can't sync my songs nothing works I've tried everything I don't want to waste my money on premium if I Can't get the full experience. PLEASE HELP!

Alyshalston
Newbie
I can't sync my songs nothing works I've tried everything I don't want to waste my money on premium if I Can't get the full experience. PLEASE HELP!
2013-07-02 12:29:41 AM
2013-07-03 7:40:50 PM
Joe
Community Legend
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