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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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Solved!! spotify premium but unable to stream on my iphone

I signed up for premium today, but when I try to stream on my iphone it says that only premium users are allowed and forces me to listen to a radio station. So frustrating! Seems like a common problem, what do I do?

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  • I signed up for premium today, but when I try to stream on my iphone it says that only premium users are allowed and forces me to listen to a radio station. So frustrating! Seems like a common proble...
  • Peter__
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Top tracks

Maby it is just me but I can't find Top tracks when I am using my Iphone.All I can see is Albums and Singes..Where do i find Top tracks?

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  • Maby it is just me but I can't find Top tracks when I am using my Iphone. All I can see is Albums and Singes.. Where do i find Top tracks?
  • Liam
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Cannot see playlists on Ipad

My playlists on ipad dont show up. If you look close at the picture you can see the playlist on the far left side, but i can see what the songs are. Is there any way to fix this?

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  •   My playlists on ipad dont show up.  If you look close at the picture you can see the playlist on the far left side, but i can see what the songs are. Is there any way to fix this?
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Itunes and Spotify Sync on Iphone.

RE: Itunes and Spotify Sync on Iphone. My PC is connected to a network and the Iphone is on WIFI. Ive connected via a USB cable, but its not recognising the Iphone on Spotify. I buy tunes which are not on Spotify, so its fustrating that I cannot play...

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  • RE: Itunes and Spotify Sync on Iphone. My PC is connected to a network and the Iphone is on WIFI. Ive connected via a USB cable, but its not recognising the Iphone on Spotify. I buy tunes which are n...
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Solved!! Problem with local file sync to iPhone

I have some songs on my iTunes player that aren't on Spotify -- mostly songs by friends of mine that they've sent me. I can play them on my Spotify desktop (on a Mac) through the Local Files tab, and have added them to a playlist I want to play for s...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have some songs on my iTunes player that aren't on Spotify -- mostly songs by friends of mine that they've sent me. I can play them on my Spotify desktop (on a Mac) through the Local Files tab, and...
  • Gemstar77
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Thanks for taking our 48-hour free trial?

I have had a premium account for years, latest spotify update on ios congratulates me on a 48 hour trial. An email asks me if I'd like to try another 30 days of premium account. I reinstalled the application on ios and it disappeared. But might be a ...

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  • I have had a premium account for years, latest spotify update on ios congratulates me on a 48 hour trial. An email asks me if I'd like to try another 30 days of premium account. I reinstalled the app...
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iPhone 5 doesn´t appear in Device List

Hi, i have a iPhone 5 with the latest iOS and Spotify Version. On my Notebook is also the latest Spotify-Version installed. I am a Premium-Spotify Member. My problem is my iPhone doesn´t appear in the Devices List to sync my local mp3 - files. Spotif...

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  • Hi,   i have a iPhone 5 with the latest iOS and Spotify Version. On my Notebook is also the latest Spotify-Version installed. I am a Premium-Spotify Member.   My problem is my iPhone do...
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How do I setup spotify with Fords AppLink?

Now that Spotify works with Fords AppLink I would like to set it up. I can't seem to find info anywhere online how to set this up. I've tried a bunch of different things with no luck.Anyone as to do this? Any advise from anyone?

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  • Now that Spotify works with Fords AppLink I would like to set it up. I can't seem to find info anywhere online how to set this up. I've tried a bunch of different things with no luck. Anyone as to...
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spotify syncing the playlists all the time

i already synced the playlists to work on offline mode , but everytime i'm launching the app , it syncing againwhy is that?

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  • i already synced the playlists to work on offline mode , but everytime i'm launching the app , it syncing again why is that?
  • Richard
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VW car control

Car controls with iphone cable. . I cant use my car's (2009 VW Golf) prev/next, volume & other controls with Spotify. However,tough it does read track titles, artist & album names so something is working.Any idea of what is wrong and whats the soluti...

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  • Car controls with iphone cable. . I cant use my car's (2009 VW Golf) prev/next, volume & other controls with Spotify. However,tough it does read track titles, artist & album names so somethin...
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Really annoying Spotify bug - offline playlist bug

pleas help me with this bug... don't know how to fix it everytime I restart Spotify, I have to re-donwload my playlists. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zltrTHYjLsc

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  • pleas help me with this bug... don't know how to fix it 😞    everytime I restart Spotify, I have to re-donwload my playlists.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zltrTHYjLsc   ...
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Searching public places missing

Hi,Playlists used to come up in search now it seems oply to be my playlists or ones I follow. Have I turned off a setting or is it a new bug on the app?Joe

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  • Hi, Playlists used to come up in search now it seems oply to be my playlists or ones I follow. Have I turned off a setting or is it a new bug on the app? Joe
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Songs won't sync for offline play

I have the 30-day free trial for the Spotify Premium. Is it why I'm unable to sync music in my iPod?

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  • I have the 30-day free trial for the Spotify Premium. Is it why I'm unable to sync music in my iPod?
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I can’t use spotify on my iphone even though I pay for the premium account.

DescriptionI have Spotify Premium but when I use spotify on my iphone it says "Spotify Premium is required for on-demand mobile streaming. It's free to stream on the desktop." I can’t use spotify on my iphone even though I pay for the premium account...

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  • Description I have Spotify Premium but when I use spotify on my iphone it says "Spotify Premium is required for on-demand mobile streaming. It's free to stream on the desktop." I can’t use spotify o...
  • Taylor
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How do I delete a playlist inside a playlist folder?

I can't figure out how to delete a playlist that's in a folder from the iOS app. Is this possible?

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  • I can't figure out how to delete a playlist that's in a folder from the iOS app.  Is this possible?
  • Taylor
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No metadata when streaming Bluetooth to radio

Hi all, I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 and the latest Spotify app. I am streaming via Bluetooth to a Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH which is AVCRP 1.4 compliant. I should be able to view metadata on the radio screen such as artist, album, album, genre, etc. Th...

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  • Hi all, I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 and the latest Spotify app.  I am streaming via Bluetooth to a Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH which is AVCRP 1.4 compliant.  I should be able to view metadata o...
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how can i play spotify on my ipod without using the app

hi,i have an ipod touch and downloaded spotify premium. Is there a way i can play the songs i have downloaded through my ipod touch without the app.I have songs on my ipod with itunes and would like to add my spotify songs to these(i know the itunes ...

  • Casual Listener
  • hi,i have an ipod touch and downloaded spotify premium.   Is there a way i can play the songs i have downloaded through my ipod touch without the app. I have songs on my ipod with itunes and ...
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Solved!! Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 0.6.1

What's new in this version: New: Look, there are images and artist biographies in the artist view. Fixed: No more pesky crashes when you skip in radio. Fictitious: This app is reverse-engineered using alien technology. Update 2013-03-22: It looks lik...

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  • What's new in this version: New: Look, there are images and artist biographies in the artist view. Fixed: No more pesky crashes when you skip in radio. Fictitious: This app is reverse-enginee...
  • Goodman
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When Tap Spotify Play Button in Safari on iPad , Leaves Webpage, Goes to Spotify.app

When I tap a Spotify Play Button on a website in Safari on my Mac Pro, the track plays, the pause button appears and I stay on the same page. However when I tap a Spotify Play Button on a website in Safari on my mini-iPad (iOS 6.1.3), the track plays...

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  • When I tap a Spotify Play Button on a website in Safari on my Mac Pro, the track plays, the pause button appears and I stay on the same page.  However when I tap a Spotify Play Button on a ...
  • Taylor
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