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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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Gapless playback doesnt work properly

it only works occasionally. I'm using a BT headset(MW-600) and i only stream my music in High quality. Also crossfade doesnt seem to work either.

  • Casual Listener
  • it only works occasionally.   I'm using a BT headset(MW-600) and i only stream my music in High quality.   Also crossfade doesnt seem to work either. 😕
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Spotify iPad-version - wishing list

Volume slider (vertical left side in the overview mode just above the settings button and somewhere in the cover art mode)Airplay menu in overview mode (it can only be found in the full view (cover art mode))Multi gestures (example: slide two fingers...

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  • Volume slider (vertical left side in the overview mode just above the settings button and somewhere in the cover art mode) Airplay menu in overview mode (it can only be found in the full view (cover...
  • David
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ipad/iphone app

I have spotify premium but on my ipad and iphone I only get a free trial after logging in. i don't get accsess to my premium in the app. What can i do? I also have a wrong facebook account on my profile, its my girlfriends facebook account that is ac...

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  • I have spotify premium but on my ipad and iphone I only get a free trial after logging in. i don't get accsess to my premium in the app. What can i do? I also have a wrong facebook account on my prof...
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iOS not syncing some local files

Certain songs will not sync to my 3GS. I have read every FAQ on this topic and I know I am doing it correctly. I cannot believe it has to be so difficult to get this to work. I am going insane so please fix it so you can get a few more bucks from me....

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  • Certain songs will not sync to my 3GS. I have read every FAQ on this topic and I know I am doing it correctly. I cannot believe it has to be so difficult to get this to work. I am going insane so ple...
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Spotify counts some local files as Spotify offline tracks

I have a playlist containing local files that I have synced to my ipod touch. For some reason, Spotify is counting a bunch of these local files as coming from the Spotify library instead of from my computer. How do I get it to use my own mp3s instead...

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  • I have a playlist containing local files that I have synced to my ipod touch. For some reason, Spotify is counting a bunch of these local files as coming from the Spotify library instead of from my c...
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Solved!! iPad not listed under devices

I've used Google for this problem and have gotten several threads but no results. All of them say to make sure you're on the same Wi-Fi, have certain ports open, make sure your firewall is accepting spotify, etc; All of these things I have done and m...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've used Google for this problem and have gotten several threads but no results. All of them say to make sure you're on the same Wi-Fi, have certain ports open, make sure your firewall is accepting ...
  • David
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Free app?

I've just received a message that I couldn't use spotify anymore... I just have to pay like 10 francs per months... I want the free subscription but I can't download it on my IPad or on my pc... What can I do ?

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  • I've just received a message that I couldn't use spotify anymore... I just have to pay like 10 francs per months... I want the free subscription but I can't download it on my IPad or on my pc... What...
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Mobile App no longer scrobbling to last.fm

I have an iPhone 4 and I just updated to iOS 5 last night. Ever since then my Spotify app won't scrobble my tracks to last.fm. Please help!

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  • I have an iPhone 4 and I just updated to iOS 5 last night. Ever since then my Spotify app won't scrobble my tracks to last.fm. Please help!
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This app is becoming a joke to use.

Im paying £10 per month to use an app that only works when it wants to.This app constantly hangs.The amount of time it spends logging in is totally unacceptable. I start the app a few mins before leaving the house and gertting into the car and most t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Im paying £10 per month to use an app that only works when it wants to. This app constantly hangs. The amount of time it spends logging in is totally unacceptable. I start the app a few mins before...
  • David
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How do I UNSYNC my iPod touch

I accidentally synced my iTunes collection to my iPod via Spotify. I don't want that and can't find how to get the music off my device. What do I do?

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  • I accidentally synced my iTunes collection to my iPod via Spotify. I don't want that and can't find how to get the music off my device.   What do I do?
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What does this icon do?

Hi I'm using spotify on my iPhone. Works just fine but I can't figure out what a certain icon does. See pic. Anyone a suggestion? image: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-hAyzySoUj9aWlBVTZNMUVHM0E/edit?pli=1 Thanks!

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  • Hi I'm using spotify on my iPhone. Works just fine but I can't figure out what a certain icon does. See pic. Anyone a suggestion?   image: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-hAyzySoUj9aWlB...
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Solved!! Search facility on mobile app

Hi. Does anyone know how to search for genres of music or year of release in iPhone app? I know you can do this in desktop version although it always seems a bit hit & miss to me. I have downloaded spotilicious app on iTunes which allows you to creat...

  • Roadie
  • Hi. Does anyone know how to search for genres of music or year of release in iPhone app? I know you can do this in desktop version although it always seems a bit hit & miss to me. I have download...
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Ipad App bug

Displays incorrect song in bottom of the screen and the song position (cursor) does not move when playing. I change songs and it does not change song displayed in screen bottom. But the correct song plays perfectly. I start playing and cursor does no...

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  • Displays incorrect song in bottom of the screen and the song position (cursor) does not move when playing. I change songs and it does not change song displayed in screen bottom. But the correct song ...
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Is there a "Radio" function on the mobile version like there is on the desktop version?

Is there a "Radio" function on the mobile version like there is on the desktop version? When I say radio, please understand I'm not talking about about an actual radio station, I am looking for something that shuffles through content based on Genre. ...

  • Newbie
  • Is there a "Radio" function on the mobile version like there is on the desktop version?   When I say radio, please understand I'm not talking about about an actual radio station, I am looking ...
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Send music to Spotify People, now sends a facebook message w/ link also?

Since the recent "iPad update", whenever I send "spotify people" a song it also sends them a facebook message with the song link. Is there a way to turn this off?? I just want to shoot them a song within spotify, not facebook message them. Or is this...

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  • Since the recent "iPad update", whenever I send "spotify people" a song it also sends them a facebook message with the song link.  Is there a way to turn this off??  I just want to shoot th...
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A question about 'Now Playing'

I was wondering if there is a way to view the Queue in the IPhone app.I'm not sure if I missed something but, from quite a bit of looking, the actual link to the Queue doesn't seem to exist.

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  • I was wondering if there is a way to view the Queue in the IPhone app. I'm not sure if I missed something but, from quite a bit of looking, the actual link to the Queue doesn't seem to exist.
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IOS APP Update

The Spotify iPhone app recently got a Update, but after installing this all my offline playlist, which where safed on the iPhone are gone and i had too download all this tracks again. Is it normal that all the Tracks are gone after the Update?

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  • The Spotify iPhone app recently got a Update, but after installing this all my offline playlist, which where safed on the iPhone are gone and i had too download all this tracks again.    ...
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aux cord

hello i have 2012 honda fit and it has a aux cord that loads spotifiy perfectly. the recent update i think 5.0 on the iphone app removed the ability for the screen to stay on while plugged into aux cord. can you guys put that back? i dont like my scr...

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  • hello i have 2012 honda fit and it has a aux cord that loads spotifiy perfectly. the recent update i think 5.0 on the iphone app removed the ability for the screen to stay on while plugged into aux c...
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Starred playlist wont sync to iPad properly

I've tried to sync my Starred playlist to my iPad, but only 51 of the 197 songs have transfered. It simply shows it as a playlist of 51 tracks. All of the songs in the playlist are songs available on Spotify. How can I fix this? Ideally I would like ...

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  • I've tried to sync my Starred playlist to my iPad, but only 51 of the 197 songs have transfered. It simply shows it as a playlist of 51 tracks. All of the songs in the playlist are songs availab...
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Attn iOS developers: Simple suggestion for iPad app

First off, great app. Really well done and I'm happy to see it done well the first time around. That being said I have a small suggestion that I believe would increase the efficacy of this app. After selecting a playlist and clicking 'edit' it is imp...

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  • First off, great app. Really well done and I'm happy to see it done well the first time around. That being said I have a small suggestion that I believe would increase the efficacy of this app. After...
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