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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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  • Rastereyes
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • ianvarley
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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 ...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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 ...
  • danielr9739
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • liam0925
  • Newbie
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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...

  • Visitor
  • 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...
  • Richard
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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

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...

  • Newbie
  • 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...
  • rob171171
  • Regular
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Spotifiy on old ipod?

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

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

  • Music Fan
  • 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...
  • herbaderba
  • Newbie
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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...

  • Newbie
  • 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...
  • Aerdon
  • Casual Listener
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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...

  • Regular
  • 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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Solved!! Iphone Disconnects

Before i start a wish everyone a good and musical 2013. I'm pretty new with Spotify , got the Premium account but the app on my iphone 4s keeps disconnecting while trying to connect so right away on login. Got the newest IOS version so not sure what ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Before i start a wish everyone a good and musical 2013.   I'm pretty new with Spotify , got the Premium account but the app on my iphone 4s keeps disconnecting while trying to connect so rig...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! iPhone App Crashing Due to Non-existent Playlist Folder

I considered putting this in one of the startup crashing threads, but there are some interesting differences, so I opted for a new thread. As the title says, the app keeps crashing, and I think it's related to a null-reference or database problem. A ...

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  • I considered putting this in one of the startup crashing threads, but there are some interesting differences, so I opted for a new thread.  As the title says, the app keeps crashing, and I think...
  • MKling
  • Casual Listener
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both iphone and ipad sleeptimer doesnt work.

Hello Spotify team, The title speak for itself: both iphone and ipad sleeptimer doesnt work (anymore). I mean the timer of the clock app. It should shutdown music after chosen time but it doesnt. You hear a little break in the music when time has rea...

  • Music Fan
  • Hello Spotify team,   The title speak for itself: both iphone and ipad sleeptimer doesnt work (anymore).   I mean the timer of the clock app. It should shutdown music after cho...
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Music Stucks Mid-Song on iOS

Well hello, Always when I play a song on my iPhone 4S with iOS 6, it stucks between Minute 1 and 2. It stucks even If i download it. Trying different things in settings didnt worked. I have this problem since 2 weeks, and I would be great if it would...

  • Casual Listener
  • Well hello,   Always when I play a song on my iPhone 4S with iOS 6, it stucks between Minute 1 and 2. It stucks even If i download it.   Trying different things in settings didnt ...
  • PoTTii
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Installed, yet not installed

I have installed spotify on my mac, and it workshops on My iPhone, but somehow it gets stuck on the iPad. It is - or seems to be - installed, but I cant reinstall or uninstall it. Anyone knows how to solve this?

  • Newbie
  • I have installed spotify on my mac, and it workshops on My iPhone, but somehow it gets stuck on the iPad. It is - or seems to be - installed, but I cant reinstall or uninstall it. Anyone knows how to...
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Spotify starts and stops playing music

I am running Spotify on ipad and whenever it is running in the background or the display goes to sleep, the music will play for a minute and then stop and then start a minute later or so randomly both in the middle of songs and in between them. My In...

  • Newbie
  • I am running Spotify on ipad and whenever it is running in the background or the display goes to sleep, the music will play for a minute and then stop and then start a minute later or so randomly bot...
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Linking Spotify with another mobile

I am a Premium user of Spotify and want to link it to my other mobile phone. Can I do this and if so how? thanks

  • Newbie
  • I am a Premium user of Spotify and want to link it to my other mobile phone. Can I do this and if so how? thanks
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No more playlists and contacts on iphone app

Dear all, first of all Happy new Year ! I do not have anymore on my spotify iphone app my playlists and my contacts. I tried to disconnect, connect with facebook and delete the app to reinstall it but nothing works does someone have any idea to help ...

  • Newbie
  • Dear all, first of all Happy new Year ! I do not have anymore on my spotify iphone app my playlists and my contacts. I tried to disconnect, connect with facebook and delete the app to reinstall...
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spotify won't work on my phone anymore

I recently went out with my friend and my phone ran out of battery so I logged into my spotify account on his phone to listen to music but ever since it will not work on my phone, it says I do not have premium. how do I get it working again?

  • Newbie
  • I recently went out with my friend and my phone ran out of battery so I logged into my spotify account on his phone to listen to music but ever since it will not work on my phone, it says I do not ha...
  • meahtenoha
  • Spotify
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trying to listen to my playlist on my iphone 4

I just upgraded to the free 30 day premium account so that I could listen to my playlist on my iphone. I feel like I have done everything I needed to do to make it synch to my iphone but I still can't just play the music in my playlist. Thank you. - ...

  • Newbie
  • I just upgraded to the free 30 day premium account so that I could listen to my playlist on my iphone. I feel like I have done everything I needed to do to make it synch to my iphone but I still can'...
  • Marco
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