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iOS Troubleshooting Guide

We've gathered general troubleshooting steps for iOS devices in this guide. These are known to solve a variety of issues. Common issues: Spotify not playing Can’t hear any sound Spotify is offline Basic troubleshooting: Restart both the Spotify app a...

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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

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Volume buttons on device don't work when casting

As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...

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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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Playlists different on laptop to phone!

Hello, I have Spotify Premium, and made a playlist on my laptop with around 40 songs in it. However, that same playlist comes up on both my iPad and iPhone has having only 2 songs on it. I have logged in and out and closed both apps and it is still t...

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Hello, I have Spotify Premium, and made a playlist on my laptop with around 40 songs in it. However, that same playlist comes up on both my iPad and iPhone has having only 2 songs on it. I have log...

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Playlists won't sync

Over the past week me and a mate have both been using spotify on the latest iOS and when we make playlists, either our own custom ones or an album that's already set up, try to sync it and it gets 2 or 3 songs in then a little orange ! Appears next t...

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Over the past week me and a mate have both been using spotify on the latest iOS and when we make playlists, either our own custom ones or an album that's already set up, try to sync it and it gets 2 ...

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Tracks never sync on ip4s

I've messaged spotify twice over ther past fortnight and posted on here publicly asking them to help me and they won't even answer me so I'm gonna ask for help from any other users who might know what's going on.I've got an iPhone 4S running the late...

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I've messaged spotify twice over ther past fortnight and posted on here publicly asking them to help me and they won't even answer me so I'm gonna ask for help from any other users who might know wha...

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Song title not changing

On both my iPad and iPhone 5, I have a frequent issue where I'm listening to an artist's album, and when the songs change, the title remains the same. This also happens when I'm listening to a playlist of varied songs and two songs that follow each o...

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On both my iPad and iPhone 5, I have a frequent issue where I'm listening to an artist's album, and when the songs change, the title remains the same.  This also happens when I'm listening to a ...

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Search feature not loading on iphone 4

Spotify premium. All other features work, but Search never loads the screen. No alerts from Spotify. Anyone else?

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Spotify premium. All other features work, but Search never loads the screen. No alerts from Spotify. Anyone else?

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How can`t get my tracks from local files to Ipod touch

I have the spotify premium. I want a track from my local files at spotify to a oflfline playlist on my ipod touch but can`t do it, can somebody help me please? The Ipod dosent occure under devices even thoe I´m on the same wifi with my computer and m...

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I have the spotify premium. I want a track from my local files at spotify to a oflfline playlist on my ipod touch but can`t do it, can somebody help me please?  The Ipod dosent occure under devi...

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Radio only available online - disconnected multiple times

I'm a recent premium subscriber and I'm a little disappointed that this is my best option for asking for help. You guys need a dedicated customer support email address. I'm often being disconnected from the spotify radio servers and then told I'm "of...

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I'm a recent premium subscriber and I'm a little disappointed that this is my best option for asking for help.  You guys need a dedicated customer support email address.   I'm often bei...

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Problems with Bluetooth

I've always had bluetooth problems with my car. I can't drive and listen to music for more than 2-3 songs without the app crashing when I'm connected to bluetooth. I've actually been using the iOS 4 version of the app (with my iPhone 4S) because it w...

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I've always had bluetooth problems with my car.  I can't drive and listen to music for more than 2-3 songs without the app crashing when I'm connected to bluetooth.  I've actually been usin...

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Spotify not working outside wifi

Hi, For over a week now my spotify has not been syncing and I cannot play my playlists on the go! Please help, what am I doing wrong!!?? thanks, richard

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Hi,   For over a week now my spotify has not been syncing and I cannot play my playlists on the go!    Please help, what am I doing wrong!!??   thanks,   rich...

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Can't for the life of me get my premium subscription to sync with my iPad

Please help! I pay for a premium subscription and have no issues using it from my iPhone. However, when I log into the Spotify app from my iPad using the EXACT SAME CREDENTIALS, it says "Spotify Premium trial has ended" and won't let me do anything b...

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Please help! I pay for a premium subscription and have no issues using it from my iPhone. However, when I log into the Spotify app from my iPad using the EXACT SAME CREDENTIALS, it says "Spotify Prem...

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spotify wont sync on my ipod

i hooked my ipod up to spotify did the back up and i tryed getting it to sync but all it did was wipe it out so i got no music help me please

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i hooked my ipod up to spotify did the back up and i tryed getting it to sync but all it did was wipe it out so i got no music help me please

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Solved!! Ipod touch 32gb 5th generation not being recognized by pc.

I have an android phone which works fine with spotify, however my new Ipod touch is not being recognized by Spotify. The only thing I haven't tried yet is uninstalling from pc. Any suggestions.

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I have an android phone which works fine with spotify, however my new Ipod touch is not being recognized by Spotify. The only thing I haven't tried yet is uninstalling from pc. Any suggestions.

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iPod Classic shows up in devices, but will not sync

Hello, I have been using Spotify for more than a year. I have Premium. The version I am using is 0.8.8.334.g2c6a424b. I am trying to sync my 80gb iPod classic (I don't know what gen that is) to Spotify. It shows up in Devices. I did try to sync it. N...

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Hello, I have been using Spotify for more than a year. I have Premium. The version I am using is 0.8.8.334.g2c6a424b. I am trying to sync my 80gb iPod classic (I don't know what gen that is) to Spo...

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Problems listening to music?

On my iPad and iPhone, my Spotify app allows me to log in, but when I try to play music, it says I need a premium account, which I have. I have been trying to get in for several hours. Also, when I try to log into the website on any device, I am told...

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On my iPad and iPhone, my Spotify app allows me to log in, but when I try to play music, it says I need a premium account, which I have. I have been trying to get in for several hours. Also, when...

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iOS 6.1 Can't search music after playing a cached piece of music

Is anyone else having this problem? After I play a cached tune from my play list I can not browse for music afterwards. Rebooting my pod touch (4G) lets me do it once but not again. Is this 1OS 6.1 or Spotifty?

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Is anyone else having this problem?  After I play a cached tune from my play list I can not browse for music afterwards. Rebooting my pod touch (4G) lets me do it once but not again. Is this 1OS...

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A temporary fix to sorting mobile playlist

I found this method accidentally, not sure if anyone has yet posted this but I created a step by step guide on our blog: ISWiki.net The process worked for me. Let me know if it helps.

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I found this method accidentally, not sure if anyone has yet posted this but I created a step by step guide on our blog: ISWiki.net   The process worked for me. Let me know if it helps.

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I purchased spotify premium yesterday and on my iPhone the app still says I'm not a premium user. But my laptop will let me use the premium functions. I don't know what's wrong with it. I signed up with my email ttyndall35@yahoo.com account

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I purchased spotify premium yesterday and on my iPhone the app still says I'm not a premium user. But my laptop will let me use the premium functions. I don't know what's wrong with it. I signed up w...

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Headsup for AirPlay on Iphones and Spotify (Not fixed but just a temporary solution)

First of all this is not a problem, this is the temporary solution because there is not AirPlay button in Spotify but. If you go and get a track on your Iphone and start playing it with standard music player (Not Spotify) then you can click on the Ai...

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First of all this is not a problem, this is the temporary solution because there is not AirPlay button in Spotify but.   If you go and get a track on your Iphone and start playing it with st...

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What is this icon?

Ok after much searching I can't seem to find the answer to this. When you go to a track and you swipe it, it shows a variety of options you can do. The first one is where you star the track, but the second one shows a few rectangles on top of each ot...

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Ok after much searching I can't seem to find the answer to this.   When you go to a track and you swipe it, it shows a variety of options you can do. The first one is where you star the trac...

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iPad app does not scrobble plays of local files

I'm a Premium subscriber. 1. In Spotify PC app, I make a playlist with local files. 2. In Spoify on iPad, I sync the playlist. 3. In Spotify on iPad, I play a file from the playlist. 4. Play does not scrobble to last.fm. (Also not after a delay.) Con...

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I'm a Premium subscriber.   1. In Spotify PC app, I make a playlist with local files. 2. In Spoify on iPad, I sync the playlist. 3. In Spotify on iPad, I play a file from the playlist. ...

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