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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 ...

MattSuda
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sapmi
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unpossible to cast downloaded playlist to chromecast from iOs

Hi,using iPadPro, iOs 11, spotify, chromecast audio.I have a downloaded playlist. I can play it locally but I can't send to to chromecast. Message is (in French): Lecture impossible pour l'instant: Desole! Impossible de lire ce contenu si vous etes c...

albourg
Casual Listener
Hi, using iPadPro, iOs 11, spotify, chromecast audio. I have a downloaded playlist. I can play it locally but I can't send to to chromecast. Message is (in French): Lecture impossible pour l'instan...
2017-12-23 1:43:03 PM
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Music pausing when notifications recieved

Hi! On my iPhone with iOS 11.2.1 this is happening: I play some music on spotify on my bluetooth device. BUT: Then I recieve a notification from e.g. sapchat. Upon receiving that notification, music is paused. (even if i have on silent mode). How can...

josefinhakanson
Casual Listener
Hi! On my iPhone with iOS 11.2.1 this is happening: I play some music on spotify on my bluetooth device. BUT: Then I recieve a notification from e.g. sapchat. Upon receiving that&n...
2017-12-23 11:53:48 AM
2017-12-23 12:02:23 PM
josefinhakanson
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Upgrading to premium

Hey there Im trying to avail of the Christmas special, 3 month of premium for 99c. I assumed it would be simple but... I've clicked on the more info link as I log in, the page has no hyperlinks or update options it's info only.When the ads come up in...

Aobr
Newbie
Hey there Im trying to avail of the Christmas special, 3 month of premium for 99c. I assumed it would be simple but... I've clicked on the more info link as I log in, t...
2017-12-23 11:42:55 AM
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Lecture impossible actuellement (unpossible to play now)

Bonjour,j'ai un iPad pro (ios 11), qui envoye mes musiques sur une chromecast. Ca fonctionnait parfaitement hier. Aujourd'hui, spotify m'indique a cote de l'appareil (qu'il voit bien) "lecture impossible actuellement". D'autres applications (comme lo...

albourg
Casual Listener
Bonjour, j'ai un iPad pro (ios 11), qui envoye mes musiques sur une chromecast. Ca fonctionnait parfaitement hier. Aujourd'hui, spotify m'indique a cote de l'appareil (qu'il voit bien) "lecture...
2017-12-23 11:13:14 AM
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falling 4 me t-milly

one day i went to listen to the song falling 4 me by t-milly featuring lil peep and it said it’s currently unavailable. when is it going to be available again?

maddieeggler
Newbie
one day i went to listen to the song falling 4 me by t-milly featuring lil peep and it said it’s currently unavailable. when is it going to be available again?
2017-12-23 1:33:26 AM
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stop shuffling

how do I stop an album from shuffling? I cant get albums to play straight through and its making me crazy!

1264700479
Newbie
how do I stop an album from shuffling? I cant get albums to play straight through and its making me crazy!
2015-11-01 11:55:04 PM
2017-12-22 12:49:48 AM
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premium account doesn't work

My free Month ended and so i thought that my Premium account started but i can't hear my music, only with shuffle and the songs are grey. Do I have to do something that my Premium account starts or what other Problem can it be? I deleted the app, swi...

Chrisiilo
Newbie
My free Month ended and so i thought that my Premium account started but i can't hear my music, only with shuffle and the songs are grey. Do I have to do something that my Premium account start...
2017-12-22 1:02:02 PM
2017-12-22 11:33:45 PM
Bethany_Dawn
Community Legend
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Full-Screen Playback UI

Some playlists display a full-screen UI when playing. I find this awful and want to disable it – I actively avoid playlists with this feature. - It’s horrible when driving, requiring two taps to skip songs.- It mangles album art- I feel the default U...

apertr
Newbie
Some playlists display a full-screen UI when playing. I find this awful and want to disable it – I actively avoid playlists with this feature. - It’s horrible when driving, requiring two tap...
2017-12-22 9:14:04 PM
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iPhoneX/iOS 11 not playing Spotify via car USB

Is anybody having trouble with iPhone X not playing music via car USB lightning port? I have no problems playing podcasts or Spotify from bluetooth sync to my vehicle, but as soon as I plug into USB, the phone stops playing music. Any recommendations...

djonas30
Newbie
Is anybody having trouble with iPhone X not playing music via car USB lightning port? I have no problems playing podcasts or Spotify from bluetooth sync to my vehicle, but as soon as I plug into USB,...
2017-12-22 8:45:21 PM
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If I'm playing songs from my iphone does it show up on someone else's friend feed?

Is it only when youre playing from your desktop that other people can see what you're playing or from your iphone as well? Can't find an answer anywhere.

rakimm
Newbie
Is it only when youre playing from your desktop that other people can see what you're playing or from your iphone as well? Can't find an answer anywhere.
2017-12-21 6:55:31 PM
2017-12-22 8:29:10 PM
Bethany_Dawn
Community Legend
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Web Player connecting to iphone

Hi All, When I use the web player at work, Spotify pops up on my phone. The app isn't open so I can't close it, but I can change the music on the web player from my phone. Is this to do with Spotify connect? I don't have wifi at work and I don't want...

nomjones
Newbie
Hi All, When I use the web player at work, Spotify pops up on my phone. The app isn't open so I can't close it, but I can change the music on the web player from my phone. Is this t...
2017-12-22 12:00:20 PM
2017-12-22 6:49:56 PM
Bethany_Dawn
Community Legend
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Only four songs when searching offline

When I search in the searcher, offline, for an artist or a song that i have downloaded, only four songs appear, and i have more than four downloaded, it happens all the time. As you can see in the picture, if i search for arcade fire, of which i have...

gerardjauros
Casual Listener
When I search in the searcher, offline, for an artist or a song that i have downloaded, only four songs appear, and i have more than four downloaded, it happens all the time. As you can see in the pi...
2017-12-22 6:45:06 PM
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Shuffle keeps turning itself back on

Hi, i’ve seen this issue addressed for Mac users but not for people listening on their iPhone like myself, I listen to a lot of albums (rather than playlists) and like any sane person, I listen to the album in order, well, I’d like to but the shuffle...

solvemyproblems
Newbie
Hi, i’ve seen this issue addressed for Mac users but not for people listening on their iPhone like myself, I listen to a lot of albums (rather than playlists) and like any sane person, I listen to th...
2017-12-22 6:07:33 PM
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se cierra la app en ios 6.1

tengo un ipod 4 con ios 6.1 pero de un tiempo abro la aplicacion y se cierra repentinamente

karin17
Newbie
tengo un ipod 4 con ios 6.1 pero de un tiempo abro la aplicacion y se cierra repentinamente
2017-12-22 5:23:05 PM
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WillTransfer playlists to a new account

Log in at your old Spotify account on your desktop.Choose a playlist which you'd like to move. Click and hold the title, and then drag it to your desktop.Do this for all playlists you'd like to move.Now you should have all your playlists on your desk...

Sharez
Casual Listener
Log in at your old Spotify account on your desktop. Choose a playlist which you'd like to move. Click and hold the title, and then drag it to your desktop. Do this for all playlists you'd ...
2017-12-22 4:47:22 PM
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Running genre not available

Running is not available in ios. All the other genres show and are usesble, but not running. Who can help. Iphone 8, latest updates.

Marjos
Newbie
Running is not available in ios. All the other genres show and are usesble, but not running. Who can help. Iphone 8, latest updates.
2017-12-22 1:34:43 PM
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Unable to play songs from iTunes

Hi, I’m using Spotify on iPhone SE.The app stopped playing songs I imported from iTunes after updating to iOS 11.2.1 (not really stopped, just played only the first second of a song and change to the next ones in a playlist).Does any have any suggest...

NSri
Newbie
Hi, I’m using Spotify on iPhone SE. The app stopped playing songs I imported from iTunes after updating to iOS 11.2.1 (not really stopped, just played only the first second of a song and change to t...
2017-12-22 3:20:27 AM
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login failed

i kept on getting login failed on my iphone spotify app. it says "could not establish a connection to the spotify service. make sure your network connection is working and try again." im using a wifi at my college and it seems fine. im having a full ...

shrfhakmal
Newbie
i kept on getting login failed on my iphone spotify app. it says "could not establish a connection to the spotify service. make sure your network connection is working and try again." im using a wifi...
2017-12-21 11:59:00 PM
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Block Spotify data usage on cellular while maintaining functionality on wifi

I'm hoping someone can tell me if there's a way to prevent spotify from using any of my data on Android while maintaining all functionality via wifi, without having to switch between modes every time I change from wifi to cellular and vice-versa What...

tvance85
Casual Listener
I'm hoping someone can tell me if there's a way to prevent spotify from using any of my data on Android while maintaining all functionality via wifi, without having to switch between modes every time...
2017-11-21 3:40:02 AM
2017-12-21 10:25:37 PM
tvance85
Casual Listener
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Cancion no esta disponible

Ayuda plox. No puedo reproducir varias canciones, ya que me sale ese mensaje. Iphone 6s, Spotify version 8.4.28.1104

Yopi154
Newbie
Ayuda plox. No puedo reproducir varias canciones, ya que me sale ese mensaje. Iphone 6s, Spotify version 8.4.28.1104
2017-12-21 9:50:56 PM
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