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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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2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
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Rastereyes
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recent searches

hi, i think it could be useful introduce a "recent searches" button on spotify app. would be it possible? thanks

identity71
Music Fan
hi, i think it could be useful introduce a "recent searches" button on spotify app. would be it possible? thanks
2013-07-05 10:58:52 AM
2013-07-05 9:36:59 PM
MichaelJerzak
Composer
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Does Spotify use Verizon data if I sync my playlists on WIFI and ONLY listen in offline mode?

I am kind of confused and have not been able to find an answer to my question. I have an iPhone 5 with Verizon and don't have unlimited data per month, i have the smallest data plan. My question is, if I download all my music onto playlists and then ...

reidzuerlein
Casual Listener
I am kind of confused and have not been able to find an answer to my question. I have an iPhone 5 with Verizon and don't have unlimited data per month, i have the smallest data plan. My question is, ...
2013-07-04 11:07:11 PM
2013-07-05 9:35:31 PM
MichaelJerzak
Composer
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iPhone 5 won't show on devices list

My iPhone and computer are connected to the same WiFi, i tried restarting them both and it didn't work, made sure that spotify is allowed through my firewall, and it still does not work. I have been able to sync local files before but now it's not wo...

KD35
Regular
My iPhone and computer are connected to the same WiFi, i tried restarting them both and it didn't work, made sure that spotify is allowed through my firewall, and it still does not work. I have been ...
2013-07-05 8:53:08 AM
2013-07-05 7:20:54 PM
Peter__
Community Legend
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I am new

Hello, I'm GG and I am new here. My problem is the following: I created a playlist, as well as My Music in my PC, now I want to play it on my iPad, however when I try to play it another album appears and I cannot play my music. What I'm I doing wrong...

GGS
Newbie
Hello, I'm GG and I am new here. My problem is the following: I created a playlist, as well as My Music in my PC, now I want to play it on my iPad, however when I try to play it ano...
2013-07-05 7:00:42 PM
2013-07-05 7:04:15 PM
Liam
Community Legend
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Can't play any of my synced tracks anymore

After the recent update for the iPhone 5, I couldn't play any of my synced tracks anymore. I can see my device pop up under "Devices", but it won't play any of them on my phone. I tried deleting the app and redownloading, but no change. Now it just w...

Shiratsuki
Newbie
After the recent update for the iPhone 5, I couldn't play any of my synced tracks anymore. I can see my device pop up under "Devices", but it won't play any of them on my phone. I tried deleting the ...
2013-07-05 5:25:06 PM
2013-07-05 6:45:03 PM
Ryuken
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Ipad equalizer or ability to sync with itunes?

I've had spotify for a while now and I absolutely love the app...except when the hell are you programers going to dedicate time to ipad users? I dont want an iphone and I use my ipad everyday! When is there going to be an equalizer of some sort FINAL...

mattgb4
Casual Listener
I've had spotify for a while now and I absolutely love the app...except when the hell are you programers going to dedicate time to ipad users? I dont want an iphone and I use my ipad everyday! When i...
2013-07-05 5:02:51 PM
2013-07-05 5:11:27 PM
Liam
Community Legend
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App for iPad/iPhone with 123 Top List!

Hello, As the titel says - An app were 123 toplist is displayed - Is it out there? If bought 2-3 apps at this point, none of them had it.

Badebolden
Casual Listener
Hello, As the titel says - An app were 123 toplist is displayed - Is it out there? If bought 2-3 apps at this point, none of them had it.
2013-07-03 9:24:17 PM
2013-07-05 4:39:06 PM
Richard
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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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511 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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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
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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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2198 Views
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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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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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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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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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