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iOS Troubleshooting Guide

We've gathered general troubleshooting steps for iOS devices in this guide. These are known to solve a variety of issues. Common issues: Spotify not playing Can’t hear any sound Spotify is offline Basic troubleshooting: Restart both the Spotify app a...

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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

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Volume buttons on device don't work when casting

As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...

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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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Solved!! Premium not streaming to android...t

I just subscribed to premium after doing a 2 day trial. Everything worked on the phone. Now that I have subscribed it says I can only get radio and need premium to stream. I already have it and have a confirmed payment. I ordered it from the androoid...

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I just subscribed to premium after doing a 2 day trial. Everything worked on the phone. Now that I have subscribed it says I can only get radio and need premium to stream. I already have it and have ...

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Keeps crashing

Hi guys,The latest iOS update for the Spotify app keeps crashing any time I search for music. Running and iPhone 5. A fix would be great.Thanks.

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Hi guys, The latest iOS update for the Spotify app keeps crashing any time I search for music. Running and iPhone 5. A fix would be great. Thanks.

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Synced local files are sometimes super buggy

Hi, when I try to play some of my synced local files, it's making my iPhone 4S (with the newest version of the Spotify app) act up. By act up, I mean either operate really, really slowly or straight up stop the iphone from working. At worst, I've got...

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Hi, when I try to play some of my synced local files, it's making my iPhone 4S (with the newest version of the Spotify app) act up. By act up, I mean either operate really, really slowly or straight ...

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Premium Not Working on iPad

I just upgraded to Premium and it won't work on my iPad. When I try to stream on demand it says "you must be premium to stream on demand." I have thrown out my Facebook App and reloaded app over and over -- even logged out/in/out/in using user name (...

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I just upgraded to Premium and it won't work on my iPad. When I try to stream on demand it says "you must be premium to stream on demand." I have thrown out my Facebook App and reloaded app over and ...

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how to use spotify with IPOD running on IOS 3.1.3 (upgrade not possible)

Hi, is there a workaround to use spotify (or music downloaded from spotify with other device) on a "classic" IPOD, because spotify app doesn't install on IPOD running on IOS 3.1.3 (and upgrade is not possible)? Thanks in advance! Best regards.

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Hi,    is there a workaround to use spotify (or music downloaded from spotify with other device) on  a "classic" IPOD, because spotify app doesn't install on IPOD running on IOS 3...

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Solved!! IOS 3.1.3 NO FACEBOOK LOGIN?

I have an old version of spotify on my ipod touch 1g (ios 3.1.3) but i cant log in with my facebook acc. Is it possible to log in using the ordinary "spotify details" with username and password when i have a facebook linked acc? Best regards, Gustaf ...

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I have an old version of spotify on my ipod touch 1g (ios 3.1.3) but i cant log in with my facebook acc. Is it possible to log in using the ordinary "spotify details" with username and password when ...

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Solved!! Application fails to start on iPhone 5

My premium Spotify application suddenly will not start at all on my iPhone5. I have made no modifications from when it worked and now. I have cleared cache and cookies and de-installed the app, then installed a new one from appstore but it still will...

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My premium Spotify application suddenly will not start at all on my iPhone5. I have made no modifications from when it worked and now. I have cleared cache and cookies and de-installed the app, then ...

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Hyundai i30 Issues - Track forward back buttons not working, and track name not updating on screen

I've always had issues with my i30 and spotify while connected via the supplied iPod connection cable. It should be mentioned iTunes works perfectly. I have the following issues: Track back and forward buttons dont seem to be captured by Spotify - in...

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I've always had issues with my i30 and spotify while connected via the supplied iPod connection cable. It should be mentioned iTunes works perfectly.   I have the following issues: Track...

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Sort songs by name

Is there any way to alphabetize or sort playlists/starred tracks on your iphone? It is very messy trying to find a song within my repertoire of music.

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Is there any way to alphabetize or sort playlists/starred tracks on your iphone? It is very messy trying to find a song within my repertoire of music.

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Solved!! downloaded songs stop playing after a few seconds

I have an IOS 4...downloaded songs onto Spodify Sunday July 6....played fine for several days.....now stops playing after about 10 seconds....I have tried switching anything and everything to get this corrected but nothing has worked....I noticed it ...

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I have an IOS 4...downloaded songs onto Spodify Sunday July 6....played fine for several days.....now stops playing after about 10 seconds....I have tried switching anything and everything to get thi...

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mobile app wrong country

when urged to update spotify i discovered my store is suddenly UK but my iphone and my mac desktop are all addressed in US nothing i do changes the country on the app and now i do not even have the app on my phone nor can i add it from app store sinc...

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when urged to update spotify i discovered my store is suddenly UK but my iphone and my mac desktop are all addressed in US nothing i do changes the country on the app and now i do not even have the a...

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Solved!! I cannot listen to the radio - "Radio is only available for Premium suscribers in your area"

Mi premium suscription of 48 hours has ended on my iPhone 5, but now I can´t do anything even to listen to the readio, I´ve seen on many iPhones of my friends that they can do this action even when they premium... I have iOS 6.1.2 on my iPhone and I ...

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Mi premium suscription of 48 hours has ended on my iPhone 5, but now I can´t do anything even to listen to the readio, I´ve seen on many iPhones of my friends that they can do this action even when t...

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Spotify is linking a local file on my iphone

I've got a problem with Spotify linking certain local tracks to similar tracks in the Spotify database. Even though I've unlinked them in the computer-Spotify. In my case, I have the album Edge of sanity - The spectral sorrows as mp3-files on my comp...

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I've got a problem with Spotify linking certain local tracks to similar tracks in the Spotify database. Even though I've unlinked them in the computer-Spotify.   In my case, I have the album...

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what is bitrate from Apple TV output when streaming music

I want to stream spotify from my ipad to an apple tv, but i'm not certain what the audio signal/bit rate is when coming out of the apple TV via the optical output. I suppose this is a question for apple, but I figured this group might know thanks aj

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I want to stream spotify from my ipad to an apple tv, but i'm not certain what the audio signal/bit rate is when coming out of the apple TV via the optical output. I suppose this is a question for ap...

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Spotify premium works on iPad but not my iPhone

I have been using Spotify premium successfully on my iPad and iPhone until recently when Spotify no longer will open on my iPhone. It still works on my iPad (and my iMac for that matter). Any suggestions for getting my iPhone going again?

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I have been using Spotify premium successfully on my iPad and iPhone until recently when Spotify no longer will open on my iPhone. It still works on my iPad (and my iMac for that matter). Any sugge...

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[Bug] Going to local track's album crashes app

Title says it all really. Tapping on the (...) in playlist view and then tapping on "Go to album" will crash spotify 0.7.1 to springboard. Also occurs when tapping the album field in the now playing info pane. Keep up the good work!

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Title says it all really. Tapping on the (...) in playlist view and then tapping on "Go to album" will crash spotify 0.7.1 to springboard. Also occurs when tapping the album field in the now playing ...

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All Songs Playlist and Playback History

This should be at the Feature Request forum, i guess. 1. I would love to listen to All my songs saved throughout all of my Playlists. 2. Also, i would love to see my listening history. Are any of these features available right now, and are you planni...

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This should be at the Feature Request forum, i guess.   1. I would love to listen to All my songs saved throughout all of my Playlists. 2. Also, i would love to see my listening history. ...

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iOS feature / bug fix - Timer to stop playing

In iOS, you can set a timer in the stock Clock App and have it stop playing. When using the stock Music app it works fine, but for the Spotify app it doesn't.More specifically, it appears to pause momentarily before continuing to play.I find it great...

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In iOS, you can set a timer in the stock Clock App and have it stop playing. When using the stock Music app it works fine, but for the Spotify app it doesn't. More specifically, it appears to pause ...

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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) ...

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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...

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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 ...

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  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 ...

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