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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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Solved!! How do I get the new features for the ios app

Ok, so firstly I have a second generation ipod touch running IOS 4.1. I currently run the "normal" spotify app. Anyway to get access to the new features like crossfade I thought I should download the IOS4 specific app since i cannot upgrade the curre...

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  • Ok, so firstly I have a second generation ipod touch running IOS 4.1. I currently run the "normal" spotify app. Anyway to get access to the new features like crossfade I thought I should downloa...
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Not enough memory to sync files to iphone

My iphone is full of music and all of my music is on my Spotify account on my pc. i want to use the songs i have on my phone through Spotify so i can keep adding to my new found Spotify playlist but can't sync because my memory is full (with the song...

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  • My iphone is full of music and all of my music is on my Spotify account on my pc.   i want to use the songs i have on my phone through Spotify so i can keep adding to my new found Spotify pl...
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iphone purchase to spotify playlist

Can I make a purchase on my iphone and add that to the spotify playlist without going onto a desktop computer?

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  • Can I make a purchase on my iphone and add that to the spotify playlist without going onto a desktop computer?
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Synch quality

Hi, I have Spotify on my iPhone 4S. Today i was listening to the last Slash album and choose to put it as a new playlist. While still on 3G i put the switch synch on, in the parameters i have the synch only in Wifi, so he will be download when i'm at...

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  • Hi,   I have Spotify on my iPhone 4S.   Today i was listening to the last Slash album and choose to put it as a new playlist.   While still on 3G i put the switch synch on,...
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Does syncing local files duplicate files on IOS

Hi ho everyone,I am syncing my local mp3's on my iphone from within the Spotify App. Will this duplicate the mp3's thereby wasting space? Thanks

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  • Hi ho everyone, I am syncing my local mp3's on my iphone from within the Spotify App. Will this duplicate the mp3's thereby wasting space?   Thanks
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Replacement Iphone not showing as device

Until today, all was well with Spotify and my Iphone 4s. Today, the phone was replaced. I've set up everything as before, ensuring that the new phone are on same network etc, but the new phone is not showing up as a device. I've read a few forums wit...

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  • Until today, all was well with Spotify and my Iphone 4s. Today, the phone was replaced.  I've set up everything as before, ensuring that the new phone are on same  network etc, but the new ...
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Solved!! Radio on Mobile Spotify App/ New Ipad App

First and foremost, We need a radio function on the Mobile app, I have been paying a monthly subscription hoping this would happen, and nothing. The Ipad needs a Spotify Ipad, along with ICS/Honeycomb tablets. Its only fair. Does anyone know whats go...

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  • First and foremost,   We need a radio function on the Mobile app, I have been paying a monthly subscription hoping this would happen, and nothing.   The Ipad needs a Spotify Ipad, along...
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Spotify keeps crashing while playing songs!

So i got premuim so that i could use spotify on my Ipod Touch 2g 4.2.1, with spotify for IOS4, on the go. Avarage it crashed after 1-4 songs, so i restored the ipod to speed it up a bit, and it did. Spotify now crashes after about 8 songs. I know why...

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  • So i got premuim so that i could use spotify on my Ipod Touch 2g 4.2.1, with spotify for IOS4, on the go. Avarage it crashed after 1-4 songs, so i restored the ipod to speed it up a bit, and it ...
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Solved!! The songs in my computer won't synchronize with the Iphone App'...

Hi everyone! I bought my Premium Spotify account yesterday and discovered today that the songs that are not available on Spotify but that I do have in my personal Itunes Library won't synchronize with the Iphone App'...I don't understand, I followed ...

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  • Hi everyone!   I bought my Premium Spotify account yesterday and discovered today that the songs that are not available on Spotify but that I do have in my personal Itunes Library won't sync...
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2 issues with the last update

Hello, I got a iPhone 4 and last Spotify update. Since that I miss some covers on specific tracks. The most important is that when my 3G connection is not good, the sound is getting lower and sometimes my headphone commands are not responding anymore...

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  • Hello,   I got a iPhone 4 and last Spotify update. Since that I miss some covers on specific tracks.   The most important is that when my 3G connection is not good, the sound is g...
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If I sync a playlist to my iPad...

...does it take up memory on my iPad? If so, how much and what's the advantage of this versus just syncing more music to the native Music app and skipping Spotify altogether? ...can I listen to it offline or do I have to be connected to Wi-Fi (withou...

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  • ...does it take up memory on my iPad? If so, how much and what's the advantage of this versus just syncing more music to the native Music app and skipping Spotify altogether? ...can I listen to it ...
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Syncing only songs Spotify doesn't have available

Hello, I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't seem to find it anywhere. Ok, so here's my issue: I have a pretty large playlist (500+ songs) that acts as my go-to random music list. I own about half, if not more of those songs on my P...

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  • Hello,   I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't seem to find it anywhere.   Ok, so here's my issue: I have a pretty large playlist (500+ songs) that acts as my go-t...
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Four Features Missing

1) Can't search within a playlist. Amazing that no one at spotify realizes this should be a requirement for all the mobile apps before any of them were released. Searching within a list is needed so if I decide I want to hear a specific song/artist t...

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  • 1) Can't search within a playlist. Amazing that no one at spotify realizes this should be a requirement for all the mobile apps before any of them were released. Searching within a list is needed so ...
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Solved!! QUESTION on syncing and streaming.

When you sync a playlist, do the songs from that playlist stop streaming and play direct from your iOS or do they continue to stream until you go into offline mode? I am trying to maximize battery and minimize data. This is why I ask. Thank you

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  • When you sync a playlist, do the songs from that playlist stop streaming and play direct from your iOS or do they continue to stream until you go into offline mode? I am trying to maximize batter...
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Solved!! Offline playlist

Hi, Is this possible?: When i create an offline playlist in spotify en when it is synced on my ipad I want the music files to show up in the native iOs music app. Greetings

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  • Hi, Is this possible?: When i create an offline playlist in spotify en when it is synced on my ipad I want the music files to show up in the native iOs music app. Greetings
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High Level Out from Dock Connector

I have a dock connector to RCA to my car stereo. Every app other than spotify works fine, no distortion. With Spotify there is bad distortion like the audio level is too high. Pandora, tunein radi, and songs on the ipod app play perfectly. I've tried...

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  • I have a dock connector to RCA to my car stereo. Every app other than spotify works fine, no distortion.   With Spotify there is bad distortion like the audio level is too high.  Pando...
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Could not synchronize playlists retrying

Why is it at least 1 out of every 5 times I go to use Spotify there is some problem? I mean I pay $10 a month for this service. I pay less than that for Netflix and there are not nearly as many problems. Todays problem is the could not synchronize pl...

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  • Why is it at least 1 out of every 5 times I go to use Spotify there is some problem?  I mean I pay $10 a month for this service.  I pay less than that for Netflix and there are not nearly a...
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So long Spotify!!

I am done. Cancelling now. Going to Rdio. Spotify does not listen to its paying customers. There seems to always be problems with synching music. There is no CLEAR CACHE BUTTON FOR GOD'S SAKE !!!!! It is not every now and again. It is ongoing weekly ...

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  • I am done.  Cancelling now.  Going to Rdio.   Spotify does not listen to its paying customers.  There seems to always be problems with synching music.  There is no CLEAR ...
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Solved!! Possible to stream to multiple AirPlay devices in the new iPad app?

Does any one know if it possible to stream to multiple Airplay devices in the new app? It would be nice to use the iPad and Airplay to achive a full multiroom solution.

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  • Does any one know if it possible to stream to multiple Airplay devices in the new app? It would be nice to use the iPad and Airplay to achive a full multiroom solution.
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