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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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NO offline playlist sync with 3G since last update!

Hey, since my last update to version 0.7.1.23 (can't remember what i've had before) Spotify doesn't start properly when NOT connected to a WIFI. The program just says "connecting" for a short time (3-5 seconds) and all the playlists (offline or not) ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey, since my last update to version 0.7.1.23 (can't remember what i've had before) Spotify doesn't start properly when NOT connected to a WIFI. The program just says "connecting" for a short tim...
  • xinmyheadx
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Whats New Page not there on iphone app

Hi, The Whats New tab is not there anymore on my iphone 4s but is there on my girlfriends. We have the same spotify premium version. Does anyone know if I delete the app and then reinstall it, will my playlists and offline saved tracks be in working ...

  • Newbie
  •   Hi,   The Whats New tab is not there anymore on my iphone 4s but is there on my girlfriends. We have the same spotify premium version. Does anyone know if I delete the app and then ...
  • iMas
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How do I restore an IPod backup?

Hi I was stupid enough to try syncing my IPod with Spotify. I chose to create a backup, but Spotify erased the contents without creating the backup, unless it is hidden somewhere. But how do I restore an IPod backup? It looks as if I (or I would say ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi   I was stupid enough to try syncing my IPod with Spotify.  I chose to create a backup, but Spotify erased the contents without creating the backup, unless it is hidden somewhere. &nbs...
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Unlimited

Can I get spotify unlimited to my iPad if I don't want premium.

  • Newbie
  • Can I get spotify unlimited to my iPad if I don't want premium.
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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low quality sound even in premium

Using my iphone 4s I'm having a very bad experience with sound quality even in premium mode. In particular this album sounds awful Love (Expanded Edition) I've deleted spotify and all related's files on the phone, then reinstalled and setup to hi qua...

  • Casual Listener
  • Using my iphone 4s I'm having a very bad experience with sound quality even in premium mode. In particular this album sounds awful Love (Expanded Edition)   I've deleted spotify and a...
  • marco_osti
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Update 0.71 wiped all my offline playlists!

So I installed the new 0.71 update on my iPhone 4s (iOS 6.1.3) and when I started the app it said I could only have offline access on 3 devices, so I need to quit and restart the app. I did this and low and behold all my offline playlists (1000+ song...

  • Regular
  • So I installed the new 0.71 update on my iPhone 4s (iOS 6.1.3) and when I started the app it said I could only have offline access on 3 devices, so I need to quit and restart the app.   I di...
  • Adam
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New Update Crashes Everytime it's opened!!

I've been a spotify premium user for quite a long time now, and I've never had any problems with the mobile application until now. I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 6.1.3. I've installed the application 4-5 times, with a restart in between each attempt. Wi...

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  • I've been a spotify premium user for quite a long time now, and I've never had any problems with the mobile application until now.   I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 6.1.3.   I've instal...
  • Adam
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Songs wont sync on offline playlist

Spotify doesn't have The Beatles, or some other live versions of songs I like, so I made a new playlist and added a few songs I had in my library. I've made the playlist available offline on my ipod and my computer. I followed the instructions to syn...

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  • Spotify doesn't have The Beatles, or some other live versions of songs I like, so I made a new playlist and added a few songs I had in my library. I've made the playlist available offline on my ipod ...
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Upgrading to premium??

I downloaded spotify on my iPhone 4 and used the 48 hr free trial, and now I want to upgrade to premium to stream music. How do I upgrade?? I looked for a spotify premium app in the App Store but couldn't find one. Please help!

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  • I downloaded spotify on my iPhone 4 and used the 48 hr free trial, and now I want to upgrade to premium to stream music. How do I upgrade?? I looked for a spotify premium app in the App Store but cou...
  • Robbie
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Spotify on iPad has now stopped working

I have been using spotify for a week now in my ipad2. It's worked fine. Today it says I can't do mobile streaming I need to download spotify. Which I have. An it was working before, but now it won't. I can see my playlists, but the track number says ...

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  • I have been using spotify for a week now in my ipad2. It's worked fine. Today it says I can't do mobile streaming I need to download spotify. Which I have. An it was working before, but now it won't....
  • MichaelJerzak
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Drained all of my data in 1 hour

So, I checked my data this morning and it shows various data transfers of about 150MB each happening every 5-15 minutes on my phone. The only application I had running was Spotify. How on earth could it be eating up that much data in such a small amo...

  • Newbie
  • So, I checked my data this morning and it shows various data transfers of about 150MB each happening every 5-15 minutes on my phone. The only application I had running was Spotify. How on earth cou...
  • MichaelJerzak
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IPhone is not syncing to my computer like it use to

I have an Iphone 4 and when I would open the app on my phone it would automatically sync all my playlists with my computer. Now it does not automatically sync. I also have the least amount of music synced to my phone now but somehow I have less memor...

  • Roadie
  • I have an Iphone 4 and when I would open the app on my phone it would automatically sync all my playlists with my computer. Now it does not automatically sync. I also have the least amount of music s...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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Get a Clue... PLEASE add the Queue

New to spotify and can't comprehend how they lack big time with Queue optionYou can't see your queueYou can't save your queueYou can't open your queueYou can't reorder / insert into your queueYou can't delete your queueYou can't save your queue as ne...

  • Music Fan
  • New to spotify and can't comprehend how they lack big time with Queue option You can't see your queue You can't save your queue You can't open your queue You can't reorder / insert into your qu...
  • soniclee
  • Music Fan
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mobile data being used when songs have been downloaded!!

my data on my mobile has suddenly started being heavily used. i have used 1gb in 5 days despite playlists being downloaded!!! last month i was charged £16 in data charges for going over!!!

  • Casual Listener
  • my data on my mobile has suddenly started being heavily used. i have used 1gb in 5 days despite playlists being downloaded!!! last month i was charged £16 in data charges for going over!!!
  • daniox86
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Spotify Appicon isn't shiny as you guys thought

Really. I loved the old spotify icons. Now it's the only app which doesn't fit to my whole iOS. Why did you made that? Give me back my icon

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  • Really. I loved the old spotify icons. Now it's the only app which doesn't fit to my whole iOS. Why did you made that? 😞   Give me back my icon 😞
  • Taylor
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Spotify update

The latest update for spotify to our iPods and iPad has rssulted in blank screens when launched. Is this a bug or something I am doing wrong?Many thanks

  • Newbie
  • The latest update for spotify to our iPods and iPad has rssulted in blank screens when launched. Is this a bug or something I am doing wrong? Many thanks
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Playlists/Songs deleted after update

Just updated my Spotify App on my iPhone 5 and about 2000 songs are suddenly unavailable to play. What is this all about? These are all songs that were working fine prior to the update, and continue to work on my laptop. Attached a screen shot of one...

  • Casual Listener
  • Just updated my Spotify App on my iPhone 5 and about 2000 songs are suddenly unavailable to play.  What is this all about?  These are all songs that were working fine prior to the update, a...
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Spotify icw Zenec/iPhone bug

Since last spotify update i cant skip next song with my zenec car radio when on radio, if i play a album its ok. Same with albumart, when playing radio theres no art, when playing a complete album thers is art. Its with the 4S and the iPhone 5 (USB) ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since last spotify update i cant skip next song with my zenec car radio when on radio, if i play a album its ok. Same with albumart, when playing radio theres no art, when playing a complete album ...
  • BonesNL
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spotify re syncing

my spotify library re syncs on my ipod. Why does it do this, it is so annoying, as it takes a long time.

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  • my spotify library re syncs on my ipod.  Why does it do this,  it is so annoying, as it takes a long time.
  • Peter__
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Playback cuts out on offline play

Hi all I'm on a Premium subscription - when I play back on offline list via the iPhone, playback randomly cuts out as if earphones have been disconnected then continues a second or two later Any ideas? Thanks in advance

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  • Hi all   I'm on a Premium subscription - when I play back on offline list via the iPhone, playback randomly cuts out as if earphones have been disconnected then continues a second or two lat...
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