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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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Solved!! Spotify works on wifi but WILL NOT connect via AT&T 3G/4G service...

Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to Spotify on the iPhone over 3G/4G. It works just fine when I'm at work or home connected via wifi, but not over the air 3G/4G cell service. I logged off the app, deleted the app and redownloaded it fr...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since yesterday I have not been able to connect to Spotify on the iPhone over 3G/4G. It works just fine when I'm at work or home connected via wifi, but not over the air 3G/4G cell service.  &...
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I changed my facebook password and now my app wont loggin.

It just shows a picture of a bunch of album covers in motion with the apple loading wheel in the middle. After changing my password it said incorrect password then switched to the previouse mentioned screen and has stayed there not giving me the opti...

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  • It just shows a picture of a bunch of album covers in motion with the apple loading wheel in the middle.  After changing my password it said incorrect password then switched to the previouse m...
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Download

I need to know how to download music from my comp to my iphone

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  • I need to know how to download music from my comp to my iphone
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Syncing

I've got a problem - when my iphone and PC is connected to the same network, it takes a really long time to sync all my playlists!! Does anyone know why?

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  • I've got a problem - when my iphone and PC is connected to the same network, it takes a really long time to sync all my playlists!! Does anyone know why? 
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Deleted "Liked from Radio". How can I get it back??

Hi. I downloaded "Liked from Radio" playlist. Tried to create a new playlist with the same name and (of course) it doesnt work. How can I get this function back? I looked at the community forums and there is no guided solution. Is that ANOTHER spotif...

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  • Hi. I downloaded "Liked from Radio" playlist. Tried to create a new playlist with the same name and (of course) it doesnt work.   How can I get this function back? I looked at the community ...
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iPad Sync to Mac

Hi, I have Spotify Premium on my iPad 3 and on my MacBook Pro. I've downloaded some music onto my iPad (not my MacBook). How is it possible to Sync the iPad and the MacBook such that the music currently on the iPad is also available on the MacBook (n...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I have Spotify Premium on my iPad 3 and on my MacBook Pro. I've downloaded some music onto my iPad (not my MacBook).  How is it possible to Sync the iPad and the MacBook such that...
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Solved!! iPhone not connecting to spotify

Can't connect to spotify with iPhone. Is it just me? Computer connects ok.

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  • Can't connect to spotify with iPhone. Is it just me? Computer connects ok.
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App taking up 10x the space it once did

First off let me state that I am not using any offline playlists. On my iPhone earlier today I was going through and looking at my storage. Went to Settings -> General -> Usage and waited for the results to come up. I was shocked to see that it repor...

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  • First off let me state that I am not using any offline playlists.   On my iPhone earlier today I was going through and looking at my storage.  Went to Settings -> General -> Usage...
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Can't play songs on my ipod touch.

Hello. I have a premium account with spotify and can play songs on spotify. However, on my ipod touch, the songs are all grayed out and cannot be accessed or synced. I was hoping for a solution. Thanks!

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  • Hello. I have a premium account with spotify and can play songs on spotify. However, on my ipod touch, the songs are all grayed out and cannot be accessed or synced. I was hoping for a solution. Than...
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Syncing Issue with iTunes

I am a premium user and use Spotify as my main source of music. I have only a handful of Apsp on my iPhone but when trying to sync my phone to my iTunes just now it says I am at capacity due to the # of apps I have (which is false). I am wondering if...

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  • I am a premium user and use Spotify as my main source of music. I have only a handful of Apsp on my iPhone but when trying to sync my phone to my iTunes just now it says I am at capacity due to the #...
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My lists wont sync to offline mode (iPhone 4)

When I set one of my lists to make it available offline it simply syncs the songs I listen to but not the rest. So am I supposed to have to listen through 4 days worth of music to sync it all, or what am I doing wrong?

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  • When I set one of my lists to make it available offline it simply syncs the songs I listen to but not the rest. So am I supposed to have to listen through 4 days worth of music to sync it all, or wha...
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Solved!! I phone 4. one song at a time

Spotify only plays one song at a time. I have to Hit next for it to start back up. I've done re-install, deleted play lists, all the regular stuff. But i can't play more than one song at a time. Thoughts?

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  • Spotify only plays one song at a time.  I have to Hit next for it to start back up. I've done re-install, deleted play lists,   all the regular stuff.  But i can't play more than one...
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Songs stop at 1:27 min (Bluetooth Stream)

Hi, i like Spotify really but i have a Problem with Bluetooth Stream in my Car (Smart Brabus). Every Song i stream to the Radio stopped at 1:27 min. Then i can't touch the play button on my Iphone to go on. But if I wind the song it will be go on and...

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  • Hi,   i like Spotify really but i have a Problem with Bluetooth Stream in my Car (Smart Brabus). Every Song i stream to the Radio stopped at 1:27 min. Then i can't touch the play button...
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Sync iPhone to Macbook with create network

I created a wireless network with my laptop and it does not shares the internet (not allowed). When I connect my iPhone to the wireless network my iPhone does not show up in the devices list. What to do?

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  • I created a wireless network with my laptop and it does not shares the internet (not allowed). When I connect my iPhone to the wireless network my iPhone does not show up in the devices list. &nb...
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Solved!! Desktop doesn't recognize iOS 6 BETA devices

Apple just released iOS 6 BETA 1 today. The app works normally on my iPhone and iPad with iOS 6 BETA installed, but for some reason the desktop app is not recognizing any iPad with iOS 6 BETA. Under devices in the Spotify desktop app, my iPad is not ...

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  • Apple just released iOS 6 BETA 1 today. The app works normally on my iPhone and iPad with iOS 6 BETA installed, but for some reason the desktop app is not recognizing any iPad with iOS 6 BETA. ...
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Syncing in spotify app is horribly slow

Why am I making a new topic? Because the mods seem to be ignoring the other one. Why is the spotify app so slow to sync music? It takes mine 20+ minutes to sync one song. My Internet connection is plenty fast enough and I have tried on several networ...

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  • Why am I making a new topic? Because the mods seem to be ignoring the other one. Why is the spotify app so slow to sync music? It takes mine 20+ minutes to sync one song. My Internet connection is ...
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Duplication of Album Covers - Can it be altered?

Any ideas as to whether i can reduce the amount of album covers shown? Preferably to just one, Thanks

Duplication of Album Covers
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  • Any ideas as to whether i can reduce the amount of album covers shown? Preferably to just one, Thanks  
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iPhone connection/buffering issues

I have an iPhone 4, and a 3G connection. When I am listening, it sometimes will stop playing in the middle of a song, or won't be able to play the next song. But I don't have any problem if I turn off the wi-fi on my phone. Is there a way to get arou...

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  • I have an iPhone 4, and a 3G connection. When I am listening, it sometimes will stop playing in the middle of a song, or won't be able to play the next song. But I don't have any problem if I turn of...
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Won't download songs

Hey! I just got Spotify Premium and the iOS app but if I click on the button to get them offline, it says there is not enough storage for the playlist (it's 10 songs and I got more than 200 mb free space). What's wrong? Cheers, Timo

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  • Hey! I just got Spotify Premium and the iOS app but if I click on the button to get them offline, it says there is not enough storage for the playlist (it's 10 songs and I got more than 200 mb free...
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