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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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No airplay icon

Hï I've got an iPad1, Appletv3 and want to streammy spotify audio tomy hdtv but i can't find the airplay icon. Also no when maximising the sCreen..... Can anyone help me? Thnks Ray

  • Newbie
  • Hï I've got an iPad1, Appletv3 and want to streammy spotify audio tomy hdtv but i can't find the airplay icon. Also no when maximising the sCreen..... Can anyone help me? Thnks Ray
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Streaming local files on my iPhone

How do I stream local files from my computer to my iPhone? I do not want to sync local files for offline listening because they are already synced to my iPhone via iTunes. Syncing them with Spotofy would only put a second copy on my phone and waste g...

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  • How do I stream local files from my computer to my iPhone?   I do not want to sync local files for offline listening because they are already synced to my iPhone via iTunes.  ...
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Streaming stops

Hi, I don't know if anyone else is having an issue with the iOS when it comes to streaming and or syncing. Lately after the recent update that "fixed" connectivity issues, any streaming song either doesn't load, takes WAY too long, or it starts but i...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi, I don't know if anyone else is having an issue with the iOS when it comes to streaming and or syncing. Lately after the recent update that "fixed" connectivity issues, any streaming song either d...
  • Endhoaad
  • Newbie
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Syncing Spotify with iPhone

So I'm interested in trying Spotify out. However, Spotify is really stupid in the fact that it says iPhone's can only sync with desktop Spotify on a Wifi network, and my desktop doesn't use Wifi, it connects directly to the Internet. So is there no w...

  • Newbie
  • So I'm interested in trying Spotify out.  However, Spotify is really stupid in the fact that it says iPhone's can only sync with desktop Spotify on a Wifi network, and my desktop doesn't use Wif...
  • neo-x
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Deleting app has not cleared cache

Was running Spotify on iPhone 4S, IOS v5.0.1, and had a problem whereby songs would stop playing half-way through. I deleted the application in order to re-install it to try and alleviate the problem. Unfortunately, checking the usage on the iPhone G...

  • Casual Listener
  • Was running Spotify on iPhone 4S, IOS v5.0.1, and had a problem whereby songs would stop playing half-way through. I deleted the application in order to re-install it to try and alleviate the problem...
  • David
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Always in shuffle mode on the mobile-version?

Hi! When Im using spotify on my Iphone I cant listen to albums track 1,2-10.. It,s always in shuffle mode even if I havent push the shuffle button. Is there maybe a setting i cant find?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! When Im using spotify on my Iphone I cant listen to albums track 1,2-10.. It,s always in shuffle mode even if I havent push the shuffle button. Is there maybe a setting i cant find?
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Solved!! 'Available offline' is a lie!

Why, when the app has been closed in 'offline mode' and then opened again out of network range, does it not remember my device? It's a bit silly that I pay for the 'offline' service and it wants me to log in via Facebook when I'm offline. Is this jus...

  • Casual Listener
  •  Why, when the app has been closed in 'offline mode' and then opened again out of network range, does it not remember my device? It's a bit silly that I pay for the 'offline' service and it...
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Solved!! Spotify in Australia, but Spotify Permium made in Germany

Hi, i travel to Australia soon. I want to buy the new ipod touch 5 there (because it isnt out in Germany right now). My question: Can i go to an internet cafe (in Australia then) and make Spotify Premium with my German Bank and do the offline playlis...

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  • Hi,  i travel to Australia soon. I want to buy  the new ipod touch 5 there (because it isnt out in Germany right now). My question: Can i go to an internet cafe (in Australia then) an...
  • Rocio
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Spotify premium stopped working on iPhone.

Randomly stopped working. Can't play any starred songs. Tried logging out and in and restarting. Help please.

  • Newbie
  • Randomly stopped working. Can't play any starred songs. Tried logging out and in and restarting. Help please.
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The limitations of the app for ios

I have looked around and read the reports of the ios app not working for people. As there is no clear cache option, we are forced to uninstall and reinstall the app when we want to free up space. Well, although this is an annoyance, I really don't ha...

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  • I have looked around and read the reports of the ios app not working for people.  As there is no clear cache option, we are forced to uninstall and reinstall the app when we want to free up spac...
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Airplane mode forces logout

I synced a bunch of offline playlists to listen to while flying about 4 hours. All was working fine, verified on the tarmac the syncs finished.got in the air flipped into airplane mode then toggled back to spotify.. Got the a message to turn off airp...

  • Casual Listener
  • I synced a bunch of offline playlists to listen to while flying about 4 hours. All was working fine, verified on the tarmac the syncs finished.got in the air flipped into airplane mode then toggled b...
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iPhone 5 - spotify kills battery.

Hi,Have premium spotify.Went on a 2 hour flight yesterday - iPhone flight mode.Spotify offline mode on.Drained 56% of battery.Boo.

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  • Hi, Have premium spotify. Went on a 2 hour flight yesterday - iPhone flight mode. Spotify offline mode on. Drained 56% of battery. Boo.
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Unable to use Spotify Plus features on iphone 4 -tells me I need premium membership I already have

Hello all,I wrote to Spotify about this but never got a response in return, so I'm taking to the forums in hopes that you lovely folk know what's what. Basically, I purchased a Spotify Premium account right before a roadtrip so that I could listen to...

  • Newbie
  • Hello all, I wrote to Spotify about this but never got a response in return, so I'm taking to the forums in hopes that you lovely folk know what's what. Basically, I purchased a Spotify Premium ac...
  • Peter__
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Deleted playlist

I deleted the liked from radio playlist how do I get it back

  • Casual Listener
  • I deleted the liked from radio playlist how do I get it back
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I have to login when in offline mode

I just went on a holiday and I downloaded some songs on my iPhone. After that I switched offline mode on. When I went on the plane I had to logon with my account or facebook account, but I didn't had any internet connection. On my way back I logged o...

  • Newbie
  • I just went on a holiday and I downloaded some songs on my iPhone. After that I switched offline mode on. When I went on the plane I had to logon with my account or facebook account, but I didn't h...
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Can't play any of my songs?

All of my songs are greyed out and when I click on them it asks me to download the spotify premium however I have already done this and am already paying for an account

  • Casual Listener
  • All of my songs are greyed out and when I click on them it asks me to download the spotify premium however I have already done this and am already paying for an account 😞
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Hide unavailable playlists in offline mode

When I'm in offline mode, I want to be able to hide all playlists not sync'd to my iPhone. I have a lot of playlists, and it's a drag to scroll through a bunch that aren't available when I'm already in offline mode. Thanks!

  • Newbie
  • When I'm in offline mode, I want to be able to hide all playlists not sync'd to my iPhone.  I have a lot of playlists, and it's a drag to scroll through a bunch that aren't available when I'm al...
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Solved!! "Spotify for IOS 4" app and AirPlay

Sorry if this question has been already asked, but I'm unable to find it.I have an iPhone 4 with IOS 4.3. During a recent travel, I've had the chance to try the AirPlay system sending radio streaming from some dedicated apps (e.g. TuneIn Radio) insta...

  • Casual Listener
  • Sorry if this question has been already asked, but I'm unable to find it. I have an iPhone 4 with IOS 4.3. During a recent travel, I've had the chance to try the AirPlay system sending radio streami...
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Song downloads - how do they work?

Hi, Fairly new to Spotify, and just wondering how it works regarding downloading/listening to songs. If I listen to a song or an album, does it download it fresh every time? Or does it cache the files somewhere to save time and download capacity next...

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  • Hi,   Fairly new to Spotify, and just wondering how it works regarding downloading/listening to songs.   If I listen to a song or an album, does it download it fresh every time? Or ...
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