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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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Songs to my iphone

Do I need Spotify Premium to get all my songs from spotify from my computer too my iphone?

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  • Do I need Spotify Premium to get all my songs from spotify from my computer too my iphone?
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Solved!! Spotify for iOS 5.0.1 stops playing after 25 seconds

Hey guys, an issue just came up really recently, and I've been searching for a solution with no avail. My offline playlist can play any song for exactly 25 seconds and just cuts. It doesn't matter where you start in the song, it simply cuts after 25 ...

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  • Hey guys, an issue just came up really recently, and I've been searching for a solution with no avail.   My offline playlist can play any song for exactly 25 seconds and just cuts. It doesn'...
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Importing Local Files won't work for me

I have local songs on my computer and they won't import to my phone. I understand the whole wifi way but it still wont working. I believe it has something to do with the fact I live on a college campus. Any tips on how to fix this? Thank you

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  • I have local songs on my computer and they won't import to my phone.  I understand the whole wifi way but it still wont working. I believe it has something to do with the fact I live on a co...
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Offline mode setting really necessary?

My question is as follows and I'll try my best to not make it confusing to understand. If I am not in "Offline mode" but I have a playlist that I just made "Offline" do I really have to go to the settings button for "Offline mode" each time to avoid ...

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  • My question is as follows and I'll try my best to not make it confusing to understand.   If I am not in "Offline mode" but I have a playlist that I just made "Offline" do I really have to go...
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Premium account not working on iPhone

Hi,Yesterday my spotify account stopped allowing me to listen to music on my iPhone. If I try to play a song on or offline, it tells me I need a premium account. I have a premium account so can't understand what is wrong? I'm not signing in through F...

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  • Hi, Yesterday my spotify account stopped allowing me to listen to music on my iPhone. If I try to play a song on or offline, it tells me I need a premium account. I have a premium account so can't...
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Local Tracks sync always says "Pending"

Description Every time I try to sync my iPhone with the Spotify Desktop App (Mac), my Local Files playlist attempts to sync but in the end always says "pending" and never finishes a sync. In the Local Files playlist on the Desktop App there are 883 t...

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  • Description Every time I try to sync my iPhone with the Spotify Desktop App (Mac), my Local Files playlist attempts to sync but in the end always says "pending" and never finishes a sync. In the Lo...
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The only problem is the lousy sound quality

Don't get me wrong, I really like Spotify. Good choice of material and generally good service; but to be honest, the only reason I bought into the Premium service is to ensure that I can listen offline and stream music through my Apple TV. To my 'aud...

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  • Don't get me wrong, I really like Spotify. Good choice of material and generally good service; but to be honest, the only reason I bought into the Premium service is to ensure that I can listen offli...
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Not working

Spotify has been charging my credit card as a premium user and it says I am not upgraded

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  • Spotify has been charging my credit card as a premium user and it says I am not upgraded
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How Spotify mobile is ruining the promise of a great music service

I have to say I really love the Spotify computer app. I can't praise it enough, and I recommend it to all my friends. As an iPod user I was thrilled to be able to take my music everywhere (the main reason I payed 120€ for a one-year subscription). Bu...

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  • I have to say I really love the Spotify computer app. I can't praise it enough, and I recommend it to all my friends. As an iPod user I was thrilled to be able to take my music everywhere (the main r...
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no premium on iPhone, now no premium at all!!??!!

Please help, I'v send several messages to this forum and none of the answers helped me out. Now the worst happened: while I'm paying for a premium account, I have no premium at all!! Playlists are gone as well. I send a message to the oficial help pa...

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  • Please help,   I'v send several messages to this forum and none of the answers helped me out. Now the worst happened: while I'm paying for a premium account, I have no premium at all!! P...
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Solved!! What is the best audio quality for IPad/IPhone

Wanted to check what is the best audio quality available for Spotify when used with IPad/IPhone... Checking Spotify it states the below: Mobile: A higher quality q5 is offered, along with a “low bandwidth” option of q3. You can choose separate qualit...

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  • Wanted to check what is the best audio quality available for Spotify when used with IPad/IPhone...   Checking Spotify it states the below: Mobile: A higher quality q5 is offered, alon...
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Spotify IOS app does it use P2P

I listen to all my playlists offline - syncedBut Spotify is not in offline mode so not downloading anythingMy upload stats on iPhone have dramatically gone up (200mb in last 2 days) no way to tell what app but can I check that the iOS app does not ac...

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  • I listen to all my playlists offline - synced But Spotify is not in offline mode so not downloading anything My upload stats on iPhone have dramatically gone up (200mb in last 2 days) no way to...
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Iphone 4S Pause bugg!

Hello, Whenever i play spotify docked it keeps pausing randomly. Is there any way to fix this? tried to reinstall the app and every other tips that the other forums are saying. Please help!

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  • Hello, Whenever i play spotify docked it keeps pausing randomly. Is there any way to fix this? tried to reinstall the app and every other tips that the other forums are saying. Please help!
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Solved!! Experiencing distortion on most tracks

I've noticed considerable distortion in the last few ios app updates. Even at extreme quality, the sound is terrible on most songs when played through the dock connector. Back in July, the sound quality was fantastic. It sounds like the output volume...

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  • I've noticed considerable distortion in the last few ios app updates. Even at extreme quality, the sound is terrible on most songs when played through the dock connector. Back in July, the sound qual...
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Solved!! Just to clarify... iPhone app not free to listen to specific songs

From what I can tell I have to pay the subscription to stream songs on my iPhone Spotify even though I can stream all I want for free on the PC software... is that correct? Nancy

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  • From what I can tell I have to pay the subscription to stream songs on my iPhone Spotify even though I can stream all I want for free on the PC software... is that correct?   Nancy
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I can't play music offline on the IPod Touch with a Premium account

Hi I am not sure what changed in the system, but I used to be able to play the music on my iPod Touch offline. Ever since that login screen appeared in the app, it has failed to let me into the account when offline because I get an error message abou...

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  • Hi   I am not sure what changed in the system, but I used to be able to play the music on my iPod Touch offline. Ever since that login screen appeared in the app, it has failed to let me i...
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Freezing tracks on iPad

Hi,I'm using the iPad 3rd gen to send to my linn majik dsm.Up until the last update it was ok. Now when I try and listen, tracks will freeze. Could be at 10 seconds or 1.30 seconds. It's odd and very annoying! I've reinstalled the app and rebooted al...

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  • Hi, I'm using the iPad 3rd gen to send to my linn majik dsm. Up until the last update it was ok. Now when I try and listen, tracks will freeze. Could be at 10 seconds or 1.30 seconds. It's odd an...
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no ''avaliable offline'' button for playlists (Iphone 4s)

Hi, i've got a big problem with yhe spotify mobile client! as all of you know you can by one click make your local files avaliable offline on your iphone, even if you don't have a premium account. my problem is that this button won't show anymore! So...

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  • Hi, i've got a big problem with yhe spotify mobile client! as all of you know you can by one click make your local files avaliable offline on your iphone, even if you don't have a premium account. ...
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Bug-report: alarm not working with new version

When setting an alarm to turn off the music it just causes a slight pause then the music come back on. iOS 4 app works fine with this feature. Guessing this has something to do with the iPad not having a clock app

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  • When setting an alarm to turn off the music it just causes a slight pause then the music come back on. iOS 4 app works fine with this feature. Guessing this has something to do with the iPad not havi...
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Ios

I am signed up for Spotify premium. It works great on my laptop, but not at all on my IPhone. It continues to tell me "only premium users can stream" or something like that. I've tried logging out, reinstalling the app and still have no luck. I'm ver...

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  • I am signed up for Spotify premium.  It works great on my laptop, but not at all on my IPhone.  It continues to tell me "only premium users can stream" or something like that.  I've tr...
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