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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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Solved!! How do I delete songs from a playlist?????

Hi there, I can't figure out how to delete songs from one of my playlists. I can't do it on my iphone 6 (I click on the three dots, but I have no option to remove the song). I removed a bunch of songs on my desktop, but they still show up when I play...

  • Regular
  • Hi there,   I can't figure out how to delete songs from one of my playlists. I can't do it on my iphone 6 (I click on the three dots, but I have no option to remove the song). I removed a bunc...
  • HaterNation
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Solved!! No puedo desactivar modo aleatorio EN ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR

Hola, no hay forma de poder desactivar en mi iphone el modo aleatorio al reproducir cualquier album o playlist. Si me podeis ayudar ?? Gracias.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hola,    no hay forma de poder desactivar en mi iphone el modo  aleatorio al reproducir cualquier album o playlist.   Si me podeis ayudar ??   Gracias.
  • Kath2014
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Playlist not displaying local files on iPhone

I'm having an issue with local files on Spotify where it works fine syncing with my Windows laptop (finding the files, playing them, adding to a playlist etc) but when I made a playlist on my laptop with some of the local files inside, it would appea...

  • Newbie
  • I'm having an issue with local files on Spotify where it works fine syncing with my Windows laptop (finding the files, playing them, adding to a playlist etc) but when I made a playlist on my laptop ...
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IOS 11 iphone 6s - when I click home button while on lock screen the music stops

I updated to IOS 11 and now regret this. My biggest complaint is playing music through Spotify. When I play, after a few minutes my phone locks. I'm able to access the music from the lock screen and via swiping up, but when I hit the home button the ...

  • Newbie
  • I updated to IOS 11 and now regret this.  My biggest complaint is playing music through Spotify.  When I play, after a few minutes my phone locks.  I'm able to access the music from th...
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Pioneer Head Unit controls not working

when i plug my iphone into my usb to my car head unit the controls only work sometimes. This never used to be an issue and Im not sure what happened. Anyone else have a Pioneer BHSX3600BT with the same issue? Most of the time the screen on the head u...

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  • when i plug my iphone into my usb to my car head unit the controls only work sometimes. This never used to be an issue and Im not sure what happened. Anyone else have a Pioneer BHSX3600BT with the sa...
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[iOS 11] Spotify doesn't pause the music when I pick up a call

Hello all.After iOS 11 update, whenever I listen to Spotify with my headphones and I get a call, the music continues to play. If I press pause in the mission control it doesn't stop either, so I have to force quit Spotify to make the music stop. I fo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello all. After iOS 11 update, whenever I listen to Spotify with my headphones and I get a call, the music continues to play. If I press pause in the mission control it doesn't stop either, so I ha...
  • SvenL1964
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Background on IOS-app

The colors from the album in the background on my Iphone while playing music on the app doesn't match with the real colors of the album. How can I resolve this?

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  • The colors from the album in the background on my Iphone while playing music on the app doesn't match with the real colors of the album. How can I resolve this?
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Solved!! spotify premium

I have money on my itunes account, and I realize that you can no longer purchase spotify through the app store, but I was wondering if there was any way I could purchase spotify premium using the credit in my Itunes account?

  • Casual Listener
  • I have money on my itunes account, and I realize that you can no longer purchase spotify through the app store, but I was wondering if there was any way I could purchase spotify premium using the cre...
  • Maxim
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Solved!! App issues on iPhone X

It seems there is an issue with the compatibility of Spotify and the IPhone X. I love Spotify but have noticed that occasionally while I’m in the app, the bottom tab that lets you choose “home”, “browse”, “search”, or “your library” goes missing and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • It seems there is an issue with the compatibility of Spotify and the IPhone X.   I love Spotify but have noticed that occasionally while I’m in the app, the bottom tab that lets you choose “ho...
  • Taylor91
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Songs not on my play list

Hi there is song I had on my plays list it has disappeared I found it online and added it to my playlist but it will not appear on my Samsung 8

  • Newbie
  • Hi there is song I had on my plays list it has disappeared I found it online and added it to my playlist but it will not appear on my Samsung 8
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Solved!! Spotify app takes 1GB of space but I don't have any downloaded songs

Is this cached content? How can I free this space? Like I said, I don't have any offline songs, so why does the app take 1GB of space?!

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  • Is this cached content? How can I free this space? Like I said, I don't have any offline songs, so why does the app take 1GB of space?!
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Solved!! Certain songs wont play??

I need help... I have Spotify Premium and use it on my iPhone and PC. All of the songs work fine on the computer, but if I play a song I enjoy frequently it'll stop playing after a while. I literally have to use the computer to have all of my songs p...

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  • I need help... I have Spotify Premium and use it on my iPhone and PC. All of the songs work fine on the computer, but if I play a song I enjoy frequently it'll stop playing after a while. I literally...
  • blue_water
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Superuser Contribution Push notifications not working on iOS

Hello everyone,Since few mounths, I don't receive Spotify's push notifications on my iPhone. I checked iOS & Spotify settings, but nothing is wrong. I've also tried to reinstall the app, but it didn't work... Can you help me ?Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everyone, Since few mounths, I don't receive Spotify's push notifications on my iPhone. I checked  iOS & Spotify settings, but nothing is wrong. I've also tried to reinstall the app, ...
  • Kenzomm
  • Newbie
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Lyrics when chromecastinf fro ios

Does anyone know how to turn this off? It’s really irritating and distracting to see the motion when working from home.

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  • Does anyone know how to turn this off? It’s really irritating and distracting to see the motion when working from home. 
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Spotify on IOS is not working?

When i try to search for music on my spotify app it says "an error occurred try again" help?

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  • When i try to search for music on my spotify app it says "an error occurred try again"    help?
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Can't find song

The song (Cry Wolf) by Bebe Raxha is not available on Spotify why can't I find it?

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  • The song (Cry Wolf) by Bebe Raxha is not available on Spotify why can't I find it?
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Imported Music not playing

So I recently decided to give Spotify another try and even try out Spotify premium. I've been a bit sceptic towards it and this hasn't changed, especially with the problems I'm experiencing now. As everyone probably knows, there's a feature to import...

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  • So I recently decided to give Spotify another try and even try out Spotify premium. I've been a bit sceptic towards it and this hasn't changed, especially with the problems I'm experiencing now. &nb...
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Spotify won't search on iPhone

My Spotify won't search on I phone I've tried everything please help ? States error try again

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  • My Spotify won't search on I phone I've tried everything please help ? States error try again 
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An error occurred Try again

So I just made a new spotify account and bought prenuim, when I log in on iOS and try to listen to music it constantly Pops up with *An Error has Occurred" "Try again"I've done everything in my power and it still no luck Any ideas??? If not i will ha...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I just made a new spotify account and bought prenuim, when I log in on iOS and try to listen to music it constantly Pops up with *An Error has Occurred" "Try again" I've done everything in my pow...
  • Sebasty
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Solved!! Spotify won't open on my iPhone

I was using the app just fine an hour ago on my iPhone and now I can't even open it an hour later without it closing half a second later. I'm a paid user. Please help.

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  • I was using the app just fine an hour ago on my iPhone and now I can't even open it an hour later without it closing half a second later. I'm a paid user. Please help.
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