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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Spotify Premium Upgrade

Hi, I've been using Spotify on my laptop for a few months now and just recently starting using the mobile app on my iPhone 4 (ios 4, also). I just signed up for the Spotify Premium free upgrade and plan on using it beyond the trial. Though, the premi...

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  • Hi,   I've been using Spotify on my laptop for a few months now and just recently starting using the mobile app on my iPhone 4 (ios 4, also).  I just signed up for the Spotify Premium f...
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iOS , iPad

Why do i need a premium version of spotify to hear my music on my ipad2 ??

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  • Why do i need a premium version of spotify to hear my music on my ipad2 ??
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Spotify wont play on iPhone

Fix this problem im mad, you say enjoy the music but cant do that without music and im premium member!! Give me money back!! Or fix it

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  • Fix this problem im mad, you say enjoy the music but cant do that without music and im premium member!! Give me money back!! Or fix it
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Spotify on iOS uses Mobile Data when logged on to WiFi (iPhone 4S, iOS6.02)

Hi, our daughter has a 6Gb Mobile Data plan - and it seems that after updating to iOS6 her iPhone is now using Mobile Data even when logged on to our WiFI - and also when she's in school and logged on to the schools WiFi? Of course if she shuts off M...

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  • Hi,   our daughter has a 6Gb Mobile Data plan - and it seems that after updating to iOS6 her iPhone is now using Mobile Data even when logged on to our WiFI - and also when she's in school a...
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Spotify in ipad ...No puedo escuchar musica en ipad !!??

Por qué me dice que necesito la version premium para escuchar musica en mi ipad?? Why do i need a premium version of spotify to hear my music on my ipad2 ??

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  • Por qué me dice que necesito la version premium para escuchar musica en mi ipad??   Why do i need a premium version of spotify to hear my music on my ipad2 ?? 
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Problem Downloading Playlist to Offline Mode

When I try adding new songs to an already downloaded offline playlist it starts then instantly stops. I have tried rebooting, making playlist completely available only online then back to available offline, and I have tried both my wifi and 3G. Help ...

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  • When I try adding new songs to an already downloaded offline playlist it starts then instantly stops. I have tried rebooting, making playlist completely available only online then back to available o...
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cant sync my ipod nani and i paid for premium???

i paid for this site because i was told i could put songs from here to my ipod nano 7thgen......am i doing something wrong??? or is this not possible??? thank

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  • i paid for this site because i was told i could put songs from here to my ipod nano 7thgen......am i doing something wrong??? or is this not possible??? thank
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Songs in playlist not showing up on phone

So, I got songs from a CD, played them on itunes, found them in the local files of spotify, and put them in to a playlist which I downloaded on to my phone, except for one song which I didn't have time to finish downloading... in other words all went...

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  • So, I got songs from a CD, played them on itunes, found them in the local files of spotify, and put them in to a playlist which I downloaded on to my phone, except for one song which I didn't have ti...
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Can't stream on my iPhone 5 but I have premium

Can someone tell me how to fix this? I can download playlists and listen to them, but I can't stream specific songs with the "search" feature. It says "only premium users can access this feature." Why? I have premium!

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  • Can someone tell me how to fix this? I can download playlists and listen to them, but I can't stream specific songs with the "search" feature. It says "only premium users can access this feature." Wh...
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Just upgraded but wont work on Sprint iPhone 4S

I just upgraded my account to Premium but, it will not work on my iPhone 4S. Every time I login and click on a song I want to listen to it says I need premium to do that and trys to make a radio station based off that song. But I already have premium...

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  • I just upgraded my account to Premium but, it will not work on my iPhone 4S. Every time I login and click on a song I want to listen to it says I need premium to do that and trys to make a radio stat...
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Playlists no longer syncing on iPhone

For the past couple days (at least), no changes I make to playlists in the desktop app are appearing in the iPhone app (iPhone 4, IOS5). I have a collaborative playlist that had 30 tracks as of a couple weeks ago, and I've added a few more; but the a...

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  • For the past couple days (at least), no changes I make to playlists in the desktop app are appearing in the iPhone app (iPhone 4, IOS5). I have a collaborative playlist that had 30 tracks as of a cou...
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Spotify loses WiFi connection

Hi! I am a Premium user since 2010, and an issue is taking place in the last weeks with my account while using my Iphone and Ipad as source: After a few hours of listening Spotify loses its connection and a warning message is shown: "Your connection ...

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  • Hi! I am a Premium user since 2010, and an issue is taking place in the last weeks with my account while using my Iphone and Ipad as source: After a few hours of listening Spotify loses its ...
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Are you able to log in to Spotify on your iPhone?

Since about 10pm MST last night, I have been unable to log in to my Spotify account through my iPhone. I have tried changing my Facebook password (as I log in exclusively using that account), and resetting my phone. I have not tried deleting the appl...

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  • Since about 10pm MST last night, I have been unable to log in to my Spotify account through my iPhone.  I have tried changing my Facebook password (as I log in exclusively using that account), a...
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Lost playlists and fav songs on computer - premium account

Hi, I recently had notification that my debit card that I pay premium with was to expire at the end of Dec. I finally got round to correcting the data on the card but for some reason I've lost all my playlists and 'starred' songs on my premium spotif...

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  • Hi, I recently had notification that my debit card that I pay premium with was to expire at the end of Dec. I finally got round to correcting the data on the card but for some reason I've lost all my...
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Playing through both Airport Express and Apple TV

Hi. Does anyone know ifs it possible to play Spotify on the IPhone through both Airport Express and Apple TV?Whenever I click either/or it just changes the speakers rather play through both? Cheers

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  • Hi. Does anyone know ifs it possible to play Spotify on the IPhone through both Airport Express and Apple TV? Whenever I click either/or it just changes the speakers rather play through both? ...
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Playlist Sorting

Somthing really annoying when im out using my iphone to play music is that i have to scroll all the way to the bottom of my playlist to play the latest added tracks. I really hope that in a future update you can sort the playlists by name, artist, al...

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  • Somthing really annoying when im out using my iphone to play music is that i have to scroll all the way to the bottom of my playlist to play the latest added tracks. I really hope that in a future up...
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Spotifiy on old ipod?

Ive got an old ipod that can run apps. Can I put spotifiy on it? Thanks

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  • Ive got an old ipod that can run apps. Can I put spotifiy on it?    Thanks 
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iOS devices & Syncing

Hey everyone, I recently wiped both my iPhone 4s and my New iPad becasue for storage purposes then restored from a back up for each one. I got all my app including the Spotify app but when I launched the Spotify desktop application so sync my local f...

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  • Hey everyone, I recently wiped both my iPhone 4s and my New iPad becasue for storage purposes then restored from a back up for each one. I got all my app including the Spotify app but when I launched...
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Albums missing from artist page but can be found using search

I've been trying recently to find some new albums on the Spotify IPad app by looking at the artist album page. Specifically, The Offspring. When I look in the albums tab from the artist page, I was surprised to see the most recently released album (D...

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  • I've been trying recently to find some new albums on the Spotify IPad app by looking at the artist album page. Specifically, The Offspring. When I look in the albums tab from the artist page, I was s...
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Super slow add function for queuing songs

I stood out with this for more than 2 years now. When I add a song. That ridiculous slow gray bar has go all the way back. Before I can add a new song. Not even does it have to go back. Directly after queuing a song I will wait some time for it to ev...

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  • I stood out with this for more than 2 years now.   When I add a song. That ridiculous slow gray bar has go all the way back. Before I can add a new song. Not even does it have to go back. Di...
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