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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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Dont want to share my playlists

Hello!I Dont know if this is possible because I can't find an answer for it but I dont want to share Every playlist that I have. Is there something I can do? I have looked at the settings but couldnt find anything.

  • Newbie
  • Hello! I Dont know if this is possible because I can't find an answer for it but I dont want to share Every playlist that I have. Is there something I can do? I have looked at the settings but could...
  • RJay
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HELP Spotify Mobile Bitrate

After much research, I decided to get spotify premium since it is the best music service.However, I wanted to know if Spotify streams 320kbps quality audio to both desktop AND MOBILE in premium. I heard that 320 kbps is only for desktop and 160kbps i...

  • Newbie
  • After much research, I decided to get spotify premium since it is the best music service. However, I wanted to know if Spotify streams 320kbps quality audio to both desktop AND MOBILE in premium. I ...
  • Joe
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local files not syncing to 2nd laptop in the house.

I have 2 laptops on same wifi. One has all my music on it and the other does not. How do I get the local files to be available on my other computer? I notice they are on my iphone because I synced it, but they are not on the other computer.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have 2 laptops on same wifi.  One has all my music on it and the other does not.  How do I get the local files to be available on my other computer?   I notice they are on my iph...
  • Joe
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Offline Songs stop syncing

My offline songs simply stop syncing. Everything will be going fine, then suddenly it can't get past a specific song to continue. Please help!

  • Newbie
  • My offline songs simply stop syncing.  Everything will be going fine, then suddenly it can't get past a specific song to continue.  Please help!
  • Adam
  • Roadie
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Where are 'available offline' files stored on iOS?

I am about to restore my iPhone and put the new iOS 7 beta on it when it becomes available later today... I have several playlists that are available offline and cached to my iPhone and I would like to back them up to my Mac rather than have to conne...

  • Newbie
  • I am about to restore my iPhone and put the new iOS 7 beta on it when it becomes available later today... I have several playlists that are available offline and cached to my iPhone and I would like ...
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iPhone speakers are constantly on

I have a problem that i can hear the speaker constantly. This is propably the reason why my battery life is poor. I think this has to do with spotify. Are other users experiencing this problem also? I tried closing all apps but that does not help. It...

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  • I have a problem that i can hear the speaker constantly. This is propably the reason why my battery life is poor. I think this has to do with spotify. Are other users experiencing this problem also? ...
  • wvdburgt
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Spotify is defaulting to use my local file instead of the spotify version. How do I turn this off

This is really annoying because if I dont have the entire playlist synced then I have missing songs when I am not home in my playlist even if they are in the spotify catalogue.

  • Casual Listener
  • This is really annoying because if I dont have the entire playlist synced then I have missing songs when I am not home in my playlist even if they are in the spotify catalogue.
  • Marco
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[IOS]Offline playlists not downloading to Nano 7th gen

Hi , I've been trying over a week to download my music to my ipod nano 7th generation and it wont let me download my music.. I have windows 7 on my computer. I'm wondering if the AVG Internet Security I have on my computer is stopping it from downloa...

  • Newbie
  • Hi , I've been trying over a week to download my music to my ipod nano 7th generation and it wont let me download my music.. I have windows 7 on my computer.  I'm wondering if  the AVG Inte...
  • Joe
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7th gen iPod isn't recognized

My new iPod (7th) isn't reconginised (either windows and OS). Is this issue known and when will it be resolved?

  • Newbie
  • My new iPod (7th) isn't reconginised (either windows and OS). Is this issue known and when will it be resolved?
  • smelico
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Iphone Synch

Is there a possibility to synch the iphone without wireless lan maybe with the cable like an ipod ?

  • Casual Listener
  • Is there a possibility to synch the iphone without wireless lan maybe with the cable like an ipod ?
  • Joe
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iPhone playlists not updating properly

I made some changes to my Spotify playlists on my computer recently. I expected that my iPhone playlists would update accordingly, but that's not the case. Now, every time I close and re-open the Spotify app on my iPhone, it lists my playlists as the...

  • Casual Listener
  • I made some changes to my Spotify playlists on my computer recently. I expected that my iPhone playlists would update accordingly, but that's not the case.   Now, every time I close and re-o...
  • Joe
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downloading music

I already have a premium subscription and i want to hear my songs offline. I have selected several playlists and pushed download, but they all start "downloading" until 4%. I have been waiting for a couple of days, but i have only downloaded like 4 s...

  • Regular
  • I already have a premium subscription and i want to hear my songs offline. I have selected several playlists and pushed download, but they all start "downloading" until 4%. I have been waiting for a ...
  • Taylor
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Problems with Playback for Musicals

Hi.... When trying to play a few Broadway Musicals via Spotify....one track will be played and then Spotify will close out. I've only had this happen on Broadway Musicals....most recently the Motown Musical selection - Original Broadway Cast - Motown...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi....   When trying to play a few Broadway Musicals via Spotify....one track will be played and then Spotify will close out.  I've only had this happen on Broadway Musicals....most recen...
  • Treypod
  • Casual Listener
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2013 can't get podcasts on IPOD shuffle

I have used Spotify to download ITunes podcasts for several months. New upgrade from ITunes--can't get local files which are on Spotify which are podcasts to my IPOD. I hate ITunes but don't know where else to get podcasts I like. Spotify has the pod...

  • Newbie
  • I have used Spotify to download ITunes podcasts for several months. New upgrade from ITunes--can't get local files which are on Spotify which are podcasts to my IPOD. I hate ITunes but don't know whe...
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Desktop Starred playlist not updating on iOS

If I star a playlist on the desktop spotify, it does not update or even show up on my iOS. All updates to programs are up to date. Need a response.

  • Regular
  • If I star a playlist on the desktop spotify, it does not update or even show up on my iOS.   All updates to programs are up to date. Need a response.
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New iPhone - lost premium/ all playlists

I've recently had to replace my iPhone, and when I log in to my account it says I am on a 48 hour free trial, and is not showing any of my playlists. When I log in to my account on my laptop, it shows my account status as premium (next payment date a...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've recently had to replace my iPhone, and when I log in to my account it says I am on a 48 hour free trial, and is not showing any of my playlists.   When I log in to my account on my lapt...
  • Richard
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Deleted Playlists & Playlist Not Syncing

Alright, so big f*** up here... My first problem is that I took all my "starred" songs and put them into a new playlist. Now, said playlist will not sync to my iphone. The name of the playlist shows up, but it won't load any of the songs. Second prob...

  • Newbie
  • Alright, so big f*** up here...   My first problem is that I took all my "starred" songs and put them into a new playlist. Now, said playlist will not sync to my iphone. The name of the play...
  • Peter__
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Streaming Spotify to Wireless Speakers

How can I stream from my pc to an iLUV wireless speaker. The pc does not recognize the speaker as such, only as an earpiece. Still does not stream. Cannot find any device drivers for the speaker

  • Casual Listener
  • How can I stream from my pc to an iLUV wireless speaker. The pc does not recognize the speaker as such, only as an earpiece. Still does not stream. Cannot find any device drivers for the speaker
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Get Iphone to show up under Devices and Sync selected playlists...

Hopefully this helps some of you.... I know there are a ton of people with this issue, as I have scanned these boards looking for a solution myself but I didn't find one so now I am posting this for anyone who needs it...My iphone will sync with spot...

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  • Hopefully this helps some of you.... I know there are a ton of people with this issue, as I have scanned these boards looking for a solution myself but I didn't find one so now I am posting this for ...
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