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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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after App update, app won't open on iPhone

I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all.

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all. 
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Missig "radio" function on iPhone

I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.

  • Newbie
  • I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.
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IOS Update 8.4.17

Anyone know what this update is?

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  • Anyone know what this update is?
  • y0uri
  • Casual Listener
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testing songs

the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my friend with the same phone and spotify doesn't have...

  • Newbie
  • the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my ...
  • Maxim
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I have no daily mix

No daily mix. I know how to find it. I am fully updated. I have been on Spotify premium for one year. Everyone else has it except me. What's the problem?

  • Newbie
  • No daily mix. I know how to find it. I am fully updated. I have been on Spotify premium for one year. Everyone else has it except me. What's the problem?
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Play button/link missing from folder with multiple albums on new iOS app

Just downloaded v 8.1.0.623 and when I access my playlists -> folders the Play button is gone!Now, there's no way to play ALL the songs in a folder/playlist. Instead, I have to play one album or playlist at the time rather than listening to all song...

  • Regular
  • Just downloaded v 8.1.0.623 and when I access my playlists -> folders the Play <All Songs> button is gone! Now, there's no way to play ALL the songs in a folder/playlist. Instead, I have to...
  • Vanderg
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Terrible audio quality on Spotify Free

A friend of mine has Spotify free and we're playing it in the car yesterday, I noticed that the sound was grainy/tinny and was missing that full-depth of sound that even FM or Satellite radio can do. The audio quality is comparable to a 85kbit/sec MP...

  • Casual Listener
  • A friend of mine has Spotify free and we're playing it in the car yesterday, I noticed that the sound was grainy/tinny and was missing that full-depth of sound that even FM or Satellite radio can do....
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View albums under artist rather than every song

iOS needs to be updated to add this feature, it's ridiculous that it is not already part of Spotify iOS. When you select an artist under the artist section of the downloaded music it should present you with a list of albums and an option to view all ...

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  • iOS needs to be updated to add this feature, it's ridiculous that it is not already part of Spotify iOS.  When you select an artist under the artist section of the downloaded music it should pre...
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Remote control from Mac wont play playlist in reverse order on iPhone

Hi there, At work I like to play Spotify from my phone, but I often put it away, and simply control it from the desktop Mac app. All has been fine, but a few days ago (possibly a week), started running in to a very frustrating error. I like to play m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there,   At work I like to play Spotify from my phone, but I often put it away, and simply control it from the desktop Mac app. All has been fine, but a few days ago (possibly a week), star...
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Solved!! No suggested songs for iPhone?

I've probably missed this, but I can't seem to find any information whatsoever about the lack of the ''Suggested songs'' part under playlists for Apple users. My buddy using an Android device frequently brags about how he'd find great songs because o...

  • Regular
  • I've probably missed this, but I can't seem to find any information whatsoever about the lack of the ''Suggested songs'' part under playlists for Apple users. My buddy using an Android device frequen...
  • Portonova
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Solved!! Local Files won't sync

After updating to the latest Spotify version (both on iPhone and Desktop), I found that newly added Local Files will not sync to the playlists on the iPhone. They still show up in the playlist, but they won't be playable as songs in an unsynced playl...

  • Visitor
  • After updating to the latest Spotify version (both on iPhone and Desktop), I found that newly added Local Files will not sync to the playlists on the iPhone. They still show up in the playlist, but t...
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Spotify not loading on iPhone

Hello! If anyone else is having this problem and know the fix please replay, thanks in advanced Spotify hasn't work on my wifi for the longest time, it takes about a minute or 2 to load on my wifi network for some reason and on my LTE it works just f...

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  • Hello! If anyone else is having this problem and know the fix please replay, thanks in advanced 🙂 Spotify hasn't work on my wifi for the longest time, it takes about a minute or 2 to load on my wif...
  • spotmesomesongs
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Login on iOS 4.2.1 not possible

Hi, actually it's not possible for me to login to the spotify app on iOS 4.2.1. After giving my credentials I see a screen with some facebook informations and an everlasting spinner. The only cancel button bring me back to the login screen. Any ideas...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   actually it's not possible for me to login to the spotify app on iOS 4.2.1. After giving my credentials I see a screen with some facebook informations and an everlasting spinner. The onl...
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Your Library replaced by Your Playlists

I no longer have a "Your Library" button in Spotify on iOS after updating today, it has now been replaced with a "Your Playlists" button. My brother still has that button on his iPhone. We have the same versions of everything as far as I can tell. Is...

  • Visitor
  • I no longer have a "Your Library" button in Spotify on iOS after updating today, it has now been replaced with a "Your Playlists" button. My brother still has that button on his iPhone. We have the s...
  • Maxim
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Salve.. io ho sottoscritto un abbonamento premium dal mio iPhone e sapendo che posso collegare fino a 3 dispositivi offline volevo connettere il mio iPad per ascoltare spotify offline.. come faccio? Grazie mille

  • Newbie
  • Salve.. io ho sottoscritto un abbonamento premium dal mio iPhone e sapendo che posso collegare fino a 3 dispositivi offline volevo connettere il mio iPad per ascoltare spotify offline.. come faccio? ...
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Local files not showing on iphone

I have a playlist with a mix of local files which i have downloaded and some spoitify songs. On my iphone i have downloaded the playlist however the local files dont even appear on the playlist hence i cant listen to them. On my mac you can see the l...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a playlist with a mix of local files which i have downloaded and some spoitify songs. On my iphone i have downloaded the playlist however the local files dont even appear on the playlist hence...
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Unable to sync local files to Spotify playlist

I have tried previously mentioned methods, such as following the instructions on Spotify webpage and turning off the firewall for spotify. However, the songs are still unable to be downloaded. These songs are not listed in spotify so it's that why th...

  • Newbie
  • I have tried previously mentioned methods, such as following the instructions on Spotify webpage and turning off the firewall for spotify. However, the songs are still unable to be downloaded. These ...
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How to find all saved/downloaded songs on my iPhone

Hi, I certanly change playslists with saved songs, now i lost my overview whicht Songs a saved on my Iphone. Is there a solution to find all saved songs on my Iphone, even those who are not in a Playlist?

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I certanly change playslists with saved songs, now i lost my overview whicht Songs a saved on my Iphone.   Is there a solution to find all saved songs on my Iphone, even those who...
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Solved!! Songs vs gigabytes

How many songs can I download for one gb on IPhone ? (approximatly) 

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  • How many songs can I download for one gb on IPhone ? (approximatly) 
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