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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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Update to premium when already paying for premium

I have recently just purchased an iPhone and was using spotify premium fine until today, when I tried to listen to my music it says I need to sign up to premium. It works fine on my iPad still.

  • Casual Listener
  • I have recently just purchased an iPhone and was using spotify premium fine until today, when I tried to listen to my music it says I need to sign up to premium. It works fine on my iPad still.
  • Peter__
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Premium

my premium account dosnt work on my iphone anymore. Playlists are gone and when i try to stream a song it says: "You need a premium account to play this song".

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  • my premium account dosnt work on my iphone anymore. Playlists are gone and when i try to stream a song it says: "You need a premium account to play this song".
  • Peter__
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**bleep** THIS I PAYED MY MONEY WHERE'S MY PREMIUM?!?!?

Where THE **bleep** IS MY DAM PREMIUM?!? Okay it says I'm a active user of premium. It has took the money out my 10.00$ is gone, but I can use premium on my IPHONE 4 6.0.1?!? Why ?? No I'm not using my face book account I'm using my actual spotify I'...

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  • Where THE **bleep** IS MY DAM PREMIUM?!? Okay it says I'm a active user of premium. It has took the money out my 10.00$ is gone, but I can use premium on my IPHONE 4 6.0.1?!? Why ?? No I'm not using ...
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Solved!! Am I using the 30 day trial?

First I got a 48 hour trial and before it ended I signed up for the free 30 day trial. After I signed up I looked at the subscription status and it said I'm a premium member for only am extra 2 days. So did I ever get my 30 day trial??

  • Casual Listener
  • First I got a 48 hour trial and before it ended I signed up for the free 30 day trial. After I signed up I looked at the subscription status and it said I'm a premium member for only am extra 2 days....
  • Itsluis202
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Ipod 2 gen not showing under devices

Hi all, I've an Ipod Nano 2gen and it's not showing under devices.I've OSX 10.8.2 and latest version of spotify. I connected the USB after Spotify start and I don't have itunes running.I took care of not having any sync preferences between the ipod a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all,   I've an Ipod Nano 2gen and it's not showing under devices. I've OSX 10.8.2 and latest version of spotify.   I connected the USB after Spotify start and I don't have itunes ru...
  • Gianlu6969
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IPhone app 0.6.0.181 constantly crashes

StartIng the app and It doesn't take more than 20 seconds untill It crash, constantly!!!!! Getting pretty sick and tired of this crap app...

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  • StartIng the app and It doesn't take more than 20 seconds untill It crash, constantly!!!!! Getting pretty sick and tired of this crap app...
  • Liam
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Problem with offline playlist: Premium User

Hi, I am currently traveling in Paris (from US), and I have created new playlists that are not syncing for off line availablity. It is VERY frusterating. I only use 2 divices and have very simple/small playlists. Also, I have a premium membership. Pl...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,    I am currently traveling in Paris (from US), and I have created new playlists that are not syncing for off line availablity. It is VERY frusterating. I only use 2 divices and have ...
  • Liam
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iPhone4 only sync offline content while in 2G/3G

Hi there,My iphone4 is not syncing songs in Wifi, only does it if button "syncronize in 2G/3G" is on. So my 3G data plan is going out quickly.Thanks Javi

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  • Hi there, My iphone4 is not syncing songs in Wifi, only does it if button "syncronize in 2G/3G" is on. So my 3G data plan is going out quickly. Thanks   Javi
  • Liam
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Equalizer???? Where is it now

Why did they remove the equalizer that was my main reason of subscribing to spotify if there is a new way to open up the equalizer can somebody tell me because then I'm gonna start buying songs again because I love to listen to music in a way that so...

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  • Why did they remove the equalizer that was my main reason of subscribing to spotify if there is a new way to open up the equalizer can somebody tell me because then I'm gonna start buying songs again...
  • Peter__
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iPhone 4s will not sync off line content

I have all OS updates on iPhone, reinstalled Spotify, only two devices are operational, all setting on iPhone are set per community suggestions, desktop has been synced, phone shows that it is trying to sync playlist tracks but will not after 10 hour...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have all OS updates on iPhone, reinstalled Spotify, only two devices are operational, all setting on iPhone are set per community suggestions, desktop has been synced, phone shows that it is trying...
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Synced playlists function unusable?;

Synced playlists keep disappearing and now so slow to recreate on latest ipad and iPhone5 as to be unusable.I see a lot of traffic about this in 2012 but don't see much here now ... If sorted can anyone advise?Also can't see where to make a formal co...

  • Casual Listener
  • Synced playlists keep disappearing and now so slow to recreate on latest ipad and iPhone5 as to be unusable. I see a lot of traffic about this in 2012 but don't see much here now ... If sorted can...
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I cannot access premium on my Ipad now- it only lets me do radio even though I paid for premium

I signed up for Premium a week or so after signing up for radio spotify. Now I cannot access premium features on my IPad- only radio.

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  • I signed up for Premium a week or so after signing up for radio spotify. Now I cannot access  premium features on my IPad- only radio.
  • Liam
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Why is USB syncing not an option?

Hi, Just wanted to know why usb syncing is disabled on Spotify. It just makes more sense for me to be able to quickly sync over usb rather than connect my PC and Phone to the same WIFI and do a ritualistic dance around these two objects for my phone ...

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  • Hi,   Just wanted to know why usb syncing is disabled on Spotify. It just makes more sense for me to be able to quickly sync over usb rather than connect my PC and Phone to the same WIFI and d...
  • radiuz
  • Roadie
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sharing subscripton?

Hi!I am going to buy a premium suscription next week and I was wondering if it is possible to share the access between an iphone and an ipad.Thanks for all.Oscar

  • Newbie
  • Hi! I am going to buy a premium suscription next week and I was wondering if it is possible to share the access between an iphone and an ipad. Thanks for all. Oscar
  • Peter__
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My premium account doesn't work on iphone 5!!

I just purchased premium for my account, but it doesn't work on my iphone. It says i still need to purchase premium to listen to streaming. What is the problem?

  • Newbie
  • I just purchased premium for my account, but it doesn't work on my iphone. It says i still need to purchase premium to listen to streaming. What is the problem? 
  • Peter__
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Solved!! All I hear is white noise static on my spotify iPhone app. Please help!!!

Hi There, For the past couple of weeks, I've been hearing a lot of static white noise ONLY when I play music on my iphone spotify app. For some reason, all my other music on my phone works fine.Please let me know how to fix this issue, I can't seem t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi There,   For the past couple of weeks, I've been hearing a lot of static white noise ONLY when I play music on my iphone spotify app. For some reason, all my other music on my phone works f...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! problem with old iOS application

Hey guys! I recently got iPhone 2G and there is a problem with login into my account. I created my account long time ago via Facebook (there was no other way these days) and it's impossible to log in with Facebook on this old Spotify version. I need ...

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  • Hey guys!   I recently got iPhone 2G and there is a problem with login into my account. I created my account long time ago via Facebook (there was no other way these days) and it's impossible ...
  • Liam
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Doesn't recognize my premium account

I pay $9.99 monthly but from my phone I can't access premium content. I see other folks who've created duplicate accounts here and I'm pretty sure the same happened to me. Can anyone help? Thanks.

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  • I pay $9.99 monthly but from my phone I can't access premium content. I see other folks who've created duplicate accounts here and I'm pretty sure the same happened to me. Can anyone help? Thanks.
  • Liam
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Spotify and ITunes conflict when playing back on car stereo

I have a USB port that connects into the bottom of my iPhone 4S and plays music from my iPhone through the car stereo when I set the car stereo to "iPod". If I start Spotify it will play the song I am currently playing but if I skip to the next song ...

  • Newbie
  • I have a USB port that connects into the bottom of my iPhone 4S and plays music from my iPhone through the car stereo when I set the car stereo to "iPod".  If I start Spotify it will play the so...
  • David
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Rolling Back to a Previous Version

I just made the enormous mistake of assuming that the new update would bring further Spotify awesomeness. However the Equalizer has now been removed. Does anyone know how I can roll back my software to a previous version? I am using a new, fully ios ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just made the enormous mistake of assuming that the new update would bring further Spotify awesomeness.  However the Equalizer has now been removed.  Does anyone know how I can roll back ...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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