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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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  • zoabknew
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How do I stream (not download) songs on iOS from a playlist created on desktop?

Premium user in USiPhone X using Spotify for iOS 8.4.61.719Spotify for Mac 1.0.84.344 I have a bunch of playlists created on Spotify for Mac that contain a mix of local files and normal Spotify-hosted songs. When I try to play the playlists on my iPh...

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  • Premium user in US iPhone X using Spotify for iOS 8.4.61.719 Spotify for Mac 1.0.84.344   I have a bunch of playlists created on Spotify for Mac that contain a mix of local files and normal ...
  • Loxer
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Explicit Filter

Hi, I have a problem with the explicit filter option on the spotify app. I turned the option on but now I want to disable it. Apparently to do that you need the TOUCH ID on my apple device. Mine is broken. Like the button is broken and the TOUCH ID i...

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  •    Hi,  I have a problem with the explicit filter option on the spotify app. I turned the option on but now I want to disable it. Apparently to do that you need the TOUCH ID on my ap...
  • Qaylun02
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Spotify uses very much data

PlanPremiumCountry EstoniaDeviceIphone 6sOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I have Spotify Premium, which uses very much data lately. I have 7GB per month and today, on the first day of July I have streamed o...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Estonia Device Iphone 6s Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  I have Spotify Premium, which uses very m...
  • Qaylun02
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Downloads removed completely at random.

I'm running sptify premium on an iPhone 7 32gb. Newest update on both my phone and app. I have most of my library downloaded, mostly a few playlists and lots of albums to listen to while I work delivery so I don't kill my data. Only recently did it s...

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  • I'm running sptify premium on an iPhone 7 32gb. Newest update on both my phone and app. I have most of my library downloaded, mostly a few playlists and lots of albums to listen to while I work deliv...
  • nielsgierig
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IOS Spotify update = TERRIBLE

- I can't view my own profile anymore- I can't search up friends on the update- I follow friend's playlists because I can't even access their profiles- I can't edit my playlists anymore- I can't see which songs are a part of the playlists= basically ...

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  • - I can't view my own profile anymore - I can't search up friends on the update - I follow friend's playlists because I can't even access their profiles - I can't edit my playlists anymore - I ca...
  • adamstifuk
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Superuser Contribution local files won't sync to iphone

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone SEOperating System Windows 7My Question or IssueI am trying to sync my local files to my iPhone SE. I followed all the directions correctly and was able to get my local files to play on my desktop through spotify. I...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA  Device iPhone SE Operating System  Windows 7 My Question or Issue I am trying to sync my local files to my iPhone SE. I followed all the directions correc...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Deleted songs keep playing on my playlist

PlanFreeUnited StatesiPhone X Operating SystemiOS 11.4 My deleted songs keep showing playing on my playlist. How do I fix it?

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  •   Plan Free United States iPhone X    Operating System iOS 11.4   My deleted songs keep showing playing on my playlist. How do I fix it?  
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Superuser Contribution Cover art on Spotify app

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceiPhone 6Operating System My Question or IssueI’ve inported a CD with mp3-files on my iTunes, complete with info and cover art. They show up on Spotify under local files on MacBook, with album cover and all. HOWEVER, for ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Norway Device iPhone 6 Operating System     My Question or Issue I’ve inported a CD with mp3-files on my iTunes, complete with info and cover art. The...
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Superuser Contribution Sort and filter tracks inside a playlist (iOS)

Una súper duda, si elimino la app y la vuelvo a instalar pierdo toda la música que tenía descargada? O solo se guarda y hay que volver a guardarla?

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  • Una súper duda, si elimino la app y la vuelvo a instalar pierdo toda la música que tenía descargada? O solo se guarda y hay que volver a guardarla?
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Spotify iOS downloading music itself

My Question or IssueWhen I start Spotify on iOS to listen music, I see it is downloading some music. Everytime another amount, other songs. I do have all music downloaded already, so why is this happening? I don't follow playlist, so it is not updati...

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  • My Question or Issue When I start Spotify on iOS to listen music, I see it is downloading some music. Everytime another amount, other songs. I do have all music downloaded already, so why is this ha...
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iOS Spotify Bug using Jaguar InControl Apps

Spotify Usernamehades281PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemiOS 11.3.1 My Question or IssueHi -I am using Spotify in my vehicle via the Jaguar InControl App and my iPhone 6S. On the in-car interface, the touch areas and function icons...

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  • Spotify Username hades281 Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 6S Operating System iOS 11.3.1   My Question or Issue Hi - I am using Spotify in my vehicle via the Jaguar InControl...
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How can I find friends without Facebook

I want to find my friends on Spotify but none of them have Facebook. I have tried searching just their username as well as spotify:user:username and neither method has worked. How can I find them? P.S. I have an iPhone SE if that helps

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  •   I want to find my friends on Spotify but none of them have Facebook. I have tried searching just their username as well as spotify:user:username and neither method has worked. How can I find ...
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Radio button in CarPlay missing

Plan: Premium Country: USA Device: iPhone X Operating System: iOS 11.4 My Question or Issue:At some point recently, the “Radio” option disappeared from the CarPlay interface of my Spotify app. It used to appear somewhere in the middle along the top o...

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  • Plan: Premium   Country: USA   Device: iPhone X   Operating System: iOS 11.4   My Question or Issue: At some point recently, the “Radio” option disappeared from the ...
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Still on Old Interface

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceiPhone 8+ My Question or IssueI’ve updated my Spotify app to the latest version yet I’m still on this old interface. How can I change to the new look?

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  • Plan Premium Country United States of America Device iPhone 8+    My Question or Issue I’ve updated my Spotify app to the latest version yet I’m still on this old interface. How can...
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One playlist will not play

Hi, I have Premium and am in the UK. On my iphone 7 which is linked to my Bose Soundtouch, I can play any of my playlists except one... and it is the one that is my favourite! When I click to change to that playlist, it still shows the last track pla...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I have Premium and am in the UK. On my iphone 7 which is linked to my Bose Soundtouch, I can play any of my playlists except one... and it is the one that is my favourite!  When I click to c...
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Solved!! White play button

On a person's Instagram I saw the screenshot I've attached and I was wondering where this play interface can be found? Tried multiple playlists but was not successful.. hope someone can help and thanks in advance.

  • Casual Listener
  • On a person's Instagram I saw the screenshot I've attached and I was wondering where this play interface can be found? Tried multiple playlists but was not successful.. hope someone can help and than...
  • Loxer
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Downloaded songs keep redownloading when open app

PlanPremium CountryCanada DeviceiPhone X Operating SystemiOS 11.4 My Question or IssueEvery time I opened the app, dozens of my downloaded songs keep redownloading. I don’t have any saved playlist and have turned off the cellular download. It’s a hug...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Canada    Device iPhone X   Operating System iOS 11.4   My Question or Issue Every time I opened the app, dozens of my downloaded songs ke...
  • fuson27
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Solved!! Last track / Previous track missing on iOS

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 11.4 My Question or Issue The previous / last track button is gone from iOS control center, home screen, watchOS and everywhere else except inside the Spotify app. Why is this? I have no desire t...

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  • Plan Premium Country  US Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 11.4   My Question or Issue  The previous / last track button is gone from iOS control center, home screen, watc...
  • Loxer
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