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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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Iphone X slow download speed in offline sync

Switched over to iphone X and the offline sync download speed is ridiculously slow. Already set wifi proxy to auto, no improvement. What should i try next? My wifi speedtest is 300mb download speed.

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  • Switched over to iphone X and the offline sync download speed is ridiculously slow. Already set wifi proxy to auto, no improvement. What should i try next? My wifi speedtest is 300mb download speed.
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Favourite artists

Hello Everyone.The first time i logged into Spotify on a free account it let me choose my favourite genres and artists within those genres , this made spotify generate unique playlists for me .so i enjoyed it and then decided to delete the account an...

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  • Hello Everyone. The first time i logged into Spotify on a free account it let me choose my favourite genres and artists within those genres , this made spotify generate unique playlists for me ...
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[iOS] Optimize the Spotify app for the iPhone X

Installed the latest firmware update for my iPhone X this morning and it appears to be pausing the app when it goes to the lock screen. Music can be restarted fron the lock screen, but it's never done that before. Is anyone else experiencing this pro...

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  • Installed the latest firmware update for my iPhone X this morning and it appears to be pausing the app when it goes to the lock screen. Music can be restarted fron the lock screen, but it's never don...
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Search not avaiable

Hi,actually I can not enter any search items in the search tab. That is very bad because it is the main feature in order to find some music. Can you help me?Thanks, Stefan

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  • Hi, actually I can not enter any search items in the search tab. That is very bad because it is the main feature in order to find some music. Can you help me? Thanks, Stefan
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Behind the Lyrics doesn't work!

I use last version Spotify (App Store), iPhone 6. I play music from playlist ''Behind the Lyrics: HITS'', but lyrics absent. wth?!

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  • I use last version Spotify (App Store), iPhone 6. I play music from playlist ''Behind the Lyrics: HITS'', but lyrics absent. wth?!
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Won't download tracks unless open

Spotify won't download any playlists, albums or podcasts unless my phone remains unlocked and the app stays open. I've been a subscriber since about 2012 and have had the family plan for about 2 years now, this is a complete deal breaker. I can't jus...

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  • Spotify won't download any playlists, albums or podcasts unless my phone remains unlocked and the app stays open. I've been a subscriber since about 2012 and have had the family plan for about 2 year...
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Delete download all at once

Hi, Is there a way to delete all the numbers that i have download at once instead of going to each artist seperate and delete the songs one at a time?

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  • Hi,   Is there a way to delete all the numbers that i have download at once instead of going to each artist seperate and delete the songs one at a time?
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Solved!! I don't have Radio and personal playlists

for some reason, on the iOS apps (iPhone and iPad), the Radio tab dosn't exists, while i see it on my Mac. Also, it has been 3 weeks, and i didn't receive my personal playlists yet (daily mix, discover weekly etc..). Anyone knows how to fix it?

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  • for some reason, on the iOS apps (iPhone and iPad), the Radio tab dosn't exists, while i see it on my Mac. Also, it has been 3 weeks, and i didn't receive my personal playlists yet (daily mix, discov...
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Daily mixes gone from library

im' on ios 10.2 iphone 6s, please help

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  • im' on ios 10.2 iphone 6s, please help
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Fix "WAITING TO DOWNLOAD"

I use Premium User, but when I download, under "download" button is "waiting to download". I have try many way but nothing change. My track between 400-500. And I have 12GB now. Anyone can help me?

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  • I use Premium User, but when I download, under "download" button is "waiting to download". I have try many way but nothing change. My track between 400-500. And I have 12GB now. Anyone can help me?
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Music on my mobile device pauses when internet connectivity is restored

Product: iOS 8.4.46 + MacOS 1.0.77.338 Reproduction Steps:
1) Open both the iOS and MacOS apps logged into the same Spotify account. I have a premium subscription but this shouldn't make a difference.
2) On iOS play a song for a few seconds, then pau...

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  • Product: iOS 8.4.46 + MacOS 1.0.77.338   Reproduction Steps:
 1) Open both the iOS and MacOS apps logged into the same Spotify account. I have a premium subscription but this shouldn't make a...
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Spotify perfernces

Hi guys. So finally I got my Spotify account in Israel and I’m thrilled! Three problems though: 1. Where’s the radio option? 2. Lyrics - it shows me lyrics and song facts at the same time. How can I watch lyrics only? 3. Preferences - almost all of m...

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  • Hi guys. So finally I got my Spotify account in Israel and I’m thrilled! Three problems though:  1. Where’s the radio option?  2. Lyrics - it shows me lyrics and song facts at the same ti...
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[Mobile] Voice Control Spotify

It has come to my attention that a lot of my friends have the voice control feature on their Spotify application but I do not. Is there a reason for that? Is it like a beta test for certain users? I would love to have that feature in my Spotify. Woul...

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  • It has come to my attention that a lot of my friends have the voice control feature on their Spotify application but I do not. Is there a reason for that? Is it like a beta test for certain users? I ...
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Link two accounts

I've had spotify on my phone for two years. I am interested in using it on my mac now and want my playlists to change over. I only have #'s as username but made a new account on the desktop. How can I link my phone's account to my desktop account?

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  • I've had spotify on my phone for two years. I am interested in using it on my mac now and want my playlists to change over. I only have #'s as username but made a new account on the desktop. How can ...
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Slow download speed on WiFi

Hello, my wife and I both have iPhone X on the latest iOS 11.3. We just started using Spotify (came from Apple Music) per recommendations of some trusted YouTube creators. However, we are having really slow download speeds on WiFi. On LTE, it works f...

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  • Hello, my wife and I both have iPhone X on the latest iOS 11.3. We just started using Spotify (came from Apple Music) per recommendations of some trusted YouTube creators. However, we are having real...
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Solved!! Connect vs Airplay

Hi AllI currently have connect working fine with one iOS device hard connected to my amp and another iOS device operating as the remote.I am contemplating purchasing a Harmon Kardon Aura. This speaker is not Connect enabled but it does support Airpla...

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  • Hi All I currently have connect working fine with one iOS device hard connected to my amp and another iOS device operating as the remote. I am contemplating purchasing a Harmon Kardon Aura. Thi...
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Solved!! Spotify & Bose Lifestyle ST

I have had the premium Spotify account & my Bose Lifestyle Soundtouch 535 working for nearly a year. The recent update has stopped this. Both applications are the latest versions.Using the Soundtouch app on my iPad the Internet Radio works fine and a...

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  • I have had the premium Spotify account & my Bose Lifestyle Soundtouch 535 working for nearly a year. The recent update has stopped this. Both applications are the latest versions. Using the Soun...
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Descargas en segundo plano

Hola, tengo un iPhone y para poder descargar las canciones no puedo dejar spotify en segundo plano. Algjna solucion ?

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  • Hola, tengo un iPhone y para poder descargar las canciones no puedo dejar spotify en segundo plano. Algjna solucion ? 
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Unable to connect to Spotify app on iphone

When I went to use my Spotify app today I was automatically logged out and unable to log back in. I am able to log in on Spotify.com. I have changed my password, uninstalled and reinstalled app, used my email and tried user name only. Nothing has wor...

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  • When I went to use my Spotify app today I was automatically logged out and unable to log back in. I am able to log in on Spotify.com. I have changed my password, uninstalled and reinstalled app, used...
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Iphone is counting as 2 offline devices.

Which is a pain considering you only get 3 devices. I use 3 devices, my PC, my iphone, and my ipad. But since my iphone counts as 2 devices, my PC offline access was withdrawn.

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  • Which is a pain considering you only get 3 devices. I use 3 devices, my PC, my iphone, and my ipad. But since my iphone counts as 2 devices, my PC offline access was withdrawn.
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