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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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cant kill spotify with doubletap -> X

spotify keeps playing for like 30 seconds if you kill it, sometimes with playicon on the top part of screen, sometimes not. there is no icon left to kill and the music-controls cant control spotify although the icon is still to the right of them. can...

  • Newbie
  • spotify keeps playing for like 30 seconds if you kill it, sometimes with playicon on the top part of screen, sometimes not. there is no icon left to kill and the music-controls cant control spotify a...
  • David
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Thanks for the iPad App!

Just wanted to drop in and say thanks for the iPad app release today! It was a long wait, but the app appears to be well done. Crossfade, nice layout, good color scheme, etc. Thanks, Spotify!

  • Music Fan
  • Just wanted to drop in and say thanks for the iPad app release today! It was a long wait, but the app appears to be well done. Crossfade, nice layout, good color scheme, etc. Thanks, Spotify!
  • neo-x
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iPad app wont sync with local files already on my iPad

The app will only sync local files from my computer via wi-fi, taking up valuable storage space on my iPad. I already downloaded all of music files when I got my iPad, so syncing via computer essentially doubles the amount of space required for my mu...

  • Newbie
  • The app will only sync local files from my computer via wi-fi, taking up valuable storage space on my iPad. I already downloaded all of music files when I got my iPad, so syncing via computer essenti...
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Lots of Problems

I couldn't use my old Ipod with Spotify so I got an Ipod Touch 5.0 and subscribed to a premium plan...I downloaded the app from spotify for my Ipod, and it still have problems....My Ipod won't show up under devices...and the app crashes about 4 sec a...

  • Regular
  • I couldn't use my old Ipod with Spotify so I got an Ipod Touch 5.0 and subscribed to a premium plan...I downloaded the app from spotify for my Ipod, and it still have  problems....My Ipod w...
  • Sam
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trouble with ipad app

how can i add single tracks to a playlist withoud playing it instantly?

  • Regular
  • how can i add single tracks to a playlist withoud playing it instantly?
  • Luebbi
  • Regular
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Solved!! Where is Artist Info links in new iPad app

In the iPhone version you can jump from any playing track to songs from its artist or its album. This does not exist in the iPad app. This is an important feature and must be added.

  • Music Fan
  • In the iPhone version you can jump from any playing track to songs from its artist or its album. This does not exist in the iPad app. This is an important feature and must be added.
  • mishamazor
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Playlist issue

Added new playlist on iPad and then launched iPhone app and it does not show up. Closed iPhone app completely from multitasking and relaunched. Still no avil. Then logged out on iPhone and back in and still no go. Needs to be fixed soon just a FYI.

  • Casual Listener
  • Added new playlist on iPad and then launched iPhone app and it does not show up. Closed iPhone app completely from multitasking and relaunched. Still no avil. Then logged out on iPhone and back in an...
  • user-removed
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Offline tracks sync from Spotify instead of Local files

I have an offline playlist on my ipod touch that contains all songs that I have available in local files. But Spotify is syncing a bunch of them from the Spotify library instead of from my local computer files and then counting them against my offlin...

  • Gig Goer
  • I have an offline playlist on my ipod touch that contains all songs that I have available in local files. But Spotify is syncing a bunch of them from the Spotify library instead of from my local comp...
  • dpeck411
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Loading playlists on iPod after updating

I have a 3rd generation ipod touch. After I updated the spotify software on my computer and on my ipod it would not load or sync any new playlists. I deleted the app on my ipod and re-downloaded it and it is still having trouble loading playlists. Is...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a 3rd generation ipod touch. After I updated the spotify software on my computer and on my ipod it would not load or sync any new playlists. I deleted the app on my ipod and re-downloaded it a...
  • jshue63
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Won't sync after updates

I have a 3rd generation ipod touch. After I updated spotify on my computer and on my ipod it would not load or sync any new playlists. I deleted the app on my ipod and re-downloaded it and it is still having trouble loading playlists. Is this a tempo...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a 3rd generation ipod touch. After I updated spotify on my computer and on my ipod it would not load or sync any new playlists. I deleted the app on my ipod and re-downloaded it and it is stil...
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No last.fm scrobbling for iPad app?

Am I missing something or is there no scrobbling for iPad?

  • Gig Goer
  • Am I missing something or is there no scrobbling for iPad?
  • wolflikeme
  • Gig Goer
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Friends not showing up in Spotify

I refered my friend to download Spotify. He connected with his Facebook but he is unable to any of his friends under the "Friends" option. The thing is, I can send him songs and see him in my Friends. The thing though is I cannot see his playlists or...

  • Newbie
  • I refered my friend to download Spotify. He connected with his Facebook but he is unable to any of his friends under the "Friends" option. The thing is, I can send him songs and see him in my Friends...
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Bug in new iOS app?

Swipe to delete isn't working on anything inside a playlist folder for me. Anyone else?

  • Roadie
  • Swipe to delete isn't working on anything inside a playlist folder for me.  Anyone else?
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Solved!! iPad version of spotify? When?

I'm tired. Seeing the iphone app in the iPad is awful. WE DEMAND AN IPAD VERSION OF SPOTIFY PLEASE!

  • Visitor
  • I'm tired. Seeing the iphone app in the iPad is awful. WE DEMAND AN IPAD VERSION OF SPOTIFY PLEASE!
  • David
  • Spotify Legend
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Solved!! iOS 4 Ipod Touch???

I'm a bit pissed off now. Have paid for Spotify Premium for my Ipod Touch for a long time now but suddenly it doesn't work on my anymore because Spotify has made changes. It says I need iso 4 and Itunes 9.2 but Safari does not allow me to download an...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm a bit pissed off now. Have paid for Spotify Premium for my Ipod Touch for a long time now but suddenly it doesn't work on my anymore because Spotify has made changes. It says I need iso 4 and Itu...
  • cookiecortez
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Little chains symbol on Spotify mobile

What does the little chains symbol mean on spotify mobile ? It's attached to some tracks. I don't understand the meaning... Synchronicity ?

  • Casual Listener
  • What does the little chains symbol mean on spotify mobile ? It's attached to some tracks. I don't understand the meaning... Synchronicity ?
  • David
  • Spotify Legend
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Why Does the app crash right when I open it

I better get this app working or I expect a refund. I'm paying 10 dollars to listen to music on my computer? They better be fixing the problem soon

  • Casual Listener
  • I better get this app working or I expect a refund. I'm paying 10 dollars to listen to music on my computer? They better be fixing the problem soon
  • azuc09
  • Casual Listener
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How to get iPhone app to NOT start playing last song listened to when launching the app?

I don't know if it's like this for anyone else, but when I launch the Spotify app on my iPhone, it starts playing the last song I listened to automatically. Some people might like this, but for me, it's quite annoying. Is there any way to change this...

  • Music Fan
  • I don't know if it's like this for anyone else, but when I launch the Spotify app on my iPhone, it starts playing the last song I listened to automatically. Some people might like this, but for me, i...
  • w0mby
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Itouch does not appear under "Devices" on Spotify

Now before reading my question, please note that my itouch also can't connect to my itunes due to "not having itunes 64x". That encompasses an entire other set of problems that even the people at Apple haven't been able to solve. I just downloaded Sp...

  • Casual Listener
  • Now before reading my question, please note that my itouch also can't connect to my itunes due to "not having itunes 64x". That encompasses an entire other set of problems that even the people at App...
  • KSGeoffroy
  • Casual Listener
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syncing songs

Is there a way to permanently sync songs onto an iphone that were downloaded from spotify??

  • Newbie
  • Is there a way to permanently sync songs onto an iphone that were downloaded from spotify??
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