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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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Spotify USB Connection Issues?

Hey everybody! I got a 2012 Honda Civic that came with an i-MID system, and I have Spotify premium as well, so one of the first things I wanted to do when I got the car, was hook up my phone(iPhone 5) with the Civic's superb audio system. Unfortunate...

  • Regular
  • Hey everybody! I got a 2012 Honda Civic that came with an i-MID system, and I have Spotify premium as well, so one of the first things I wanted to do when I got the car, was hook up my phone(iPhone 5...
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Starred radio bug

It seems that when I play my starred radio station on iOS it plays tracks related to old starred tracks and will not update based on my current starred playlist. Radio seems to work just fine on desktop. Is there a fix for this?

  • Casual Listener
  • It seems that when I play my starred radio station on iOS it plays tracks related to old starred tracks and will not update based on my current starred playlist. Radio seems to work just fine on desk...
  • LeoTM
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iPhone 5 controls get messed up when playing local files on spotify app

Quite a specific problem that I have but inconvenient nonetheless. If I play local files on my spotify app (iPhone 5, iOs 6.1.3, Spotify 0.6.3.16), press stop and exit the application, the 'play' icon doesn't disappear from the status bar and the con...

  • Newbie
  • Quite a specific problem that I have but inconvenient nonetheless.   If I play local files on my spotify app (iPhone 5, iOs 6.1.3, Spotify 0.6.3.16), press stop and exit the application, the '...
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Spotify app on Iphone shuts down after 2 sec.

DescriptionMy spotify app on Iphone 4 shuts down about 2 sec after opening it. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I did thisTurned off/on the phone 2. Then I did thatReinstalled the app 3. I also did thisSearched the forum for ...

  • Newbie
  • Description My spotify app on Iphone 4 shuts down about 2 sec after opening it.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I did this Turned off/on the phone   2. ...
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Client crash after installing patch 0.6.3

DescriptionMy app client crashes after I have logged in.A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I started spotify as usually after installing the update in AppStore.2. The client showed 3 dots and the New songs list appeared. After ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Description My app client crashes after I have logged in. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I started spotify as usually after installing the update in AppStore. 2. The...
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Playing music through your phone on your laptop.

Hi, I've been trying to see if there is a way of changing what plays on my laptop spotify via my phone.Similarly to how 'Remote' works on iTunes, I have my laptop set up to my sound system at home and would really like to be able to change what songs...

  • Visitor
  • Hi, I've been trying to see if there is a way of changing what plays on my laptop spotify via my phone. Similarly to how 'Remote' works on iTunes, I have my laptop set up to my sound system at hom...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Unable to Connect iPhone 4S to spotify with cable.

Hi, I cannot connect my iPhone to spotify to sync my music. I have tried wireless and with cable. I have unistalled both applications on my phone and PC and no fix. I have restared the devices and signed in with the same details and still no connecti...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I cannot connect my iPhone to spotify to sync my music. I have tried wireless and with cable. I have unistalled both applications on my phone and PC and no fix. I have restared the devices and si...
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Bought premium but app says 48 hours trial remaining

The app won't let me play albums even though I've upgraded to premium membership.

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  • The app won't let me play albums even though I've upgraded to premium membership.
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Solved!! Spotify Premium not activating on iPhone 5

I upgraded my Spotify account about 15 minutes ago, and my phone is still telling me that I am not a Premium user. How long does it take to activate? Thanks!

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  • I upgraded my Spotify account about 15 minutes ago, and my phone is still telling me that I am not a Premium user.  How long does it take to activate? Thanks!
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Premium will not work...help please!

Hi,I just created an account under TisharaOsbey and on my iPhone it keeps saying I don't have premium but i got a receipt! Please help me a I've tried logging in and out three different times. I am by linked up to Facebook and have out my actual spot...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I just created an account under TisharaOsbey and on my iPhone it keeps saying I don't have premium but i got a receipt! Please help me a I've tried logging in and out three different times. I ...
  • Peter__
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SIMILAR ARTISTs pleeeeeeeease

Spotify on Iphone is soooooooo useless without similar artists feauture! I can brwose and discover tons of artists on ipad or desktop, and play hours and hours. And iphone app is a joke.

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  • Spotify on Iphone is soooooooo useless without similar artists feauture!   I can brwose and discover tons of artists on ipad or desktop, and play hours and hours. And iphone app is a joke.
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Not the same song on iOS as on Desktop

Mysterious bug/error. This song Scorpions – Rhythm Of Love is not the same on my OS X, Desktop Spotify as on iOS Spotify. On iOS this links to a live version från a live album. Like, whaat? Cheers, Stefan.

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  • Mysterious bug/error.     This song  Scorpions – Rhythm Of Love is not the same on my OS X, Desktop Spotify as on iOS Spotify.   On iOS this links to a live version från...
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Play wirelessly thru computer speakers

I want to know if there's a way to stream spotify from my iPhone to play thru my computer speakers wirelessly.I want to be able to control the music while sitting outside but have it play from my computer speakers inside.I have an iPhone 5 and a wind...

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  • I want to know if there's a way to stream spotify from my iPhone to play thru my computer speakers wirelessly. I want to be able to control the music while sitting outside but have it play from my...
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Crashinf

Brand new iphone 4sRan out of free hours on pandora so i decided to try spotify. Used it one time for two hours. Now it Crashes within 5 seconds. Boyfriends works fine on his older iphone 3.

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  • Brand new iphone 4s Ran out of free hours on pandora so i decided to try spotify. Used it one time for two hours. Now it Crashes within 5 seconds. Boyfriends works fine on his older iphone 3.
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In-car bluetooth issue

Interesting issue... Streaming Spotify music through the VW Golf factory-fitted bluetooth integration using iPhone with iOS 6.Make or receive a call on the in-car bluetooth - pauses audio as normal.Hang up the call on the in-car bluetooth.Instead of ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Interesting issue...   Streaming Spotify music through the VW Golf factory-fitted bluetooth integration using iPhone with iOS 6. Make or receive a call on the in-car bluetooth - pauses audio ...
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Sync to ipod nano 2nd Generation red 4 GB

Hello, the sync-function doesn't work with my ipod nano 2nd Generation 4 GB red. When I connect it to my macbook, it doesn't appear in the device list in spotify. iTunes is turned off and changed the usb port and the cabel. The iPod appears in the Fi...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   the sync-function doesn't work with my ipod nano 2nd Generation 4 GB red. When I connect it to my macbook, it doesn't appear in the device list in spotify. iTunes is turned off and ...
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iPod track problem

I have an iPod 4th generation and an android and I have spotify premium I have a problem with the song "Love love love" by Of Monsters and Men it will contoniously play on spotify on my iMac but when I try listeneing to it on my mobile devices it wil...

  • Newbie
  • I have an iPod 4th generation and an android and I have spotify premium  I have a problem with the song "Love love love" by Of Monsters and Men it will contoniously play on spotify on my iMa...
  • Adam
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Deleting An Album from within a folder ?

Hi I have added folders in my playlist via OSX application which syncs to my iPhone. If i add an album via the phone app into one of the folders, im unable to delete it and only able to remove the individual tracks.This will however still leave the a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi   I have added folders in my playlist via OSX application which syncs to my iPhone.   If i add an album via the phone app into one of the folders, im unable to delete it and only abl...
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Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work

Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work with the latest update on Spotify and Apple TV. There is no sound?Airplay works fine with other services and apps.Fix it plz

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  • Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work with the latest update on Spotify and Apple TV. There is no sound? Airplay works fine with other services and apps. Fix it plz  
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Syncing wont continue after I play a song

I set the playlists I wanted to be synced as available offline...then later before it was done, I played a song set to be synced, but not yet synced. I discovered that upon playing a song now it will sync when the song is finished, but if I'm not pla...

  • Newbie
  • I set the playlists I wanted to be synced as available offline...then later before it was done, I played a song set to be synced, but not yet synced. I discovered that upon playing a song now it will...
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