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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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New iPhone Feature: Spotify Lock Screen widget

Now you can open Spotify on your iPhone even faster with the new Lock Screen widget! After you add the new Spotify widget to your Lock Screen, tapping on it will quickly open the Spotify app. So whether you're busy on the go, in the car, or at home, ...

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  • MattSuda
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Downloading music on Apple Watch

Hey folks!Here's a few tips & tricks to share about downloading music from Spotify on your Apple Watch! - If you're looking to get started, check this out! Not seeing the 'Download to Apple Watch'-button yet? Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date ...

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  • Camila73
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Solved!! I have a different interface compared to my friends

Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13.1.3 My Question or Issue I have just start using Spotify and I realise my interface in artists is different from those of my friends. My friends have the number of liked songs un...

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  • n0hero
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Solved!! won't let me search music

i'm trying to download new songs on my iphone 5 and it just kept saying 'an error has occured' and had a try again button but it did nothing. i then tried to search on my laptop and it said the same thing. So i updated my card details and updated the...

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  • i'm trying to download new songs on my iphone 5 and it just kept saying 'an error has occured' and had a try again button but it did nothing. i then tried to search on my laptop and it said the same ...
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La función buscar no funciona

Soy usuario Premium. La función buscar funciona en el Mac o en el IPad, pero desde hace unos días no funciona en el iPhone. Tengo un iPhone 5S con iOS 8.1.3. Cada vez que hago una búsqueda, no encuentra nada y da el siguiente mensaje "Se ha producido...

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  • Soy usuario Premium. La función buscar funciona en el Mac o en el IPad, pero desde hace unos días no funciona en el iPhone. Tengo un iPhone 5S con iOS 8.1.3. Cada vez que hago una búsqueda, no encuen...
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app crashes only when using wifi on ios 9.2

the issue started about 4 days ago out of no where. came home and tried to open the app but it crashed every time. it brings up the loading icon, freezes for a couple seconds, then closes the app. it still runs in the background but doesnt show what ...

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  • the issue started about 4 days ago out of no where. came home and tried to open the app but it crashed every time. it brings up the loading icon, freezes for a couple seconds, then closes the app. it...
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BMW and Spotify

Hi, I have a new car (BMW 120i 2016) and I didn't choose navigation system, then I cannot access to BMW Apps for Spotify Integration... When I'm using Spotify with Bluetooth or USB Lightening Original Cable I cant change the music with the controls o...

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  • Hi,   I have a new car (BMW 120i 2016) and I didn't choose navigation system, then I cannot access to BMW Apps for Spotify Integration... When I'm using Spotify with Bluetooth or USB Lightenin...
  • flolas
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Solved!! How to unlock premium

I bought premium but it's not working it's telling me to unlock my premium subscription and I don't know how to do that need help please thank you

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  • I bought premium but it's not working it's telling me to unlock my premium subscription and I don't know how to do that need help please thank you
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Unable to log on new phone

I've had a new phone and tried to log on to the app. It's telling me I don't have an account even though I do. My Spotify still works on my iPad just not on my new phone, help!

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  • I've had a new phone and tried to log on to the app. It's telling me I don't have an account even though I do. My Spotify still works on my iPad just not on my new phone, help!
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Solved!! IPad (Mini) Spotify doesn't fit the screen

I have an iPad mini but Spotify app doesn't fit the screen properly so I can't press the buttons at the bottom, even when I rotate the screen it doesn't fix. Have attached screenshots

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  • I have an iPad mini but Spotify app doesn't fit the screen properly so I can't press the buttons at the bottom, even when I rotate the screen it doesn't fix. Have attached screenshots 
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The search button is nowhere to be seen.

There is now search button or space. It kinda seems like I'm not even logged into an account. BUT I AM! I'm logged into my account (just a free account) and it's saying things like "join Spotify!" and "you can have a free account or a premium account...

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  • There is now search button or space. It kinda seems like I'm not even logged into an account. BUT I AM! I'm logged into my account (just a free account) and it's saying things like "join Spotify!" an...
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Cannot start spotify app on i-phone and i pad when my wifi is operational

For some weeks I've an issue to start the spotify apps on our i-phones and i-pads when the wifi is on. As soon as I click to open the app after a few seconds it automatically goes back to the main screen of the i-phone and or i-pad. Is there somebody...

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  • For some weeks I've an issue to start the spotify apps on our i-phones and i-pads when the wifi is on.  As soon as I click to open the app after a few seconds it automatically goes back to the m...
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dont know which accout ive signed up to

i signed upp for premuim and signed everything then it said declined but cash got drawn and i dont know wish accout it subscribed to i have tried all my emails and none of the accout is premium only free ?? how do i know wish accout, i did on an ipho...

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  • i signed upp for premuim and signed everything then it said  declined but cash got drawn and i dont know wish accout it subscribed to i have tried all my emails and none of the accout is premium...
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IPhone 5S BMW ConnectedDrive Proximity Sensor

Hi Spotify, To be able to control the app properly the phone needs to be unlocked. No problem. However this keeps the screen on which drains the battery if you keep the phone in the car at all times like myself. Audible has solved this by using the p...

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  • Hi Spotify,   To be able to control the app properly the phone needs to be unlocked. No problem. However this keeps the screen on which drains the battery if you keep the phone in the car at a...
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Album arts don't sync with local files to iPhone

On my windows pc this song has every detail and all that, when I try playing it on Spotify or works too but, when I synced to my iPhone the album arts don't come along and I don't know how to delete the files and it's really annoying to look at like ...

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  • On my windows pc this song has every detail and all that, when I try playing it on Spotify or works too but, when I synced to my iPhone the album arts don't come along and I don't know how to delete ...
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Synced files don't come with album art on my iPhone

On my windows pc this song has every detail and all that, when I try playing it on Spotify or works too but, when I synced to my iPhone the album arts don't come along and I don't know how to delete the files and it's really annoying to look at like ...

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  • On my windows pc this song has every detail and all that, when I try playing it on Spotify or works too but, when I synced to my iPhone the album arts don't come along and I don't know how to delete ...
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Issue

I cant play music at all after my account reverted from paid to free. Nothing has fixed it. Reinstalled spotify and everything. Im pissed

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  • I cant play music at all after my account reverted from paid to free. Nothing has fixed it. Reinstalled spotify and everything. Im pissed
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Playlist order default to oldest first

My starred playlist has now defaulted to oldest song first. I always use it on newest first. I can still sort it that way on the desktop, but there is not sort option on mobile. Am I missing something? Sorting manually is not an option as there are h...

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  • My starred playlist has now defaulted to oldest song first. I always use it on newest first. I can still sort it that way on the desktop, but there is not sort option on mobile. Am I missing somethin...
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'Singles' section missing from Artists page

Hey everyone.So I'm running an iOS 9.3.4 on iPhone 6S.Recently I stumbled upon a bug, where the singles section/module is missing from the artists page. I can see the albums and top tracks only.I tried reinstalling, restarting, logging out and in - s...

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  • Hey everyone. So I'm running an iOS 9.3.4 on iPhone 6S. Recently I stumbled upon a bug, where the singles section/module is missing from the artists page. I can see the albums and top tracks only. ...
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New artists

hello 2 girlfriends have me a very beautiful song and they'd put him on spotify but how does it work?

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  • hello 2 girlfriends have me a very beautiful song and they'd put him on spotify but how does it work?
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Solved!! Song on my playlist won't play anymore

For some reason this song on won't play on my Spotify anymore https://open.spotify.com/track/1inG2cgfeGVBsTCcmMIv0e any reason for this to happen? I'd love to be able to listen to this song again, but wouldn't mind removing Justin briber from ever pl...

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  • For some reason this song on won't play on my Spotify anymore https://open.spotify.com/track/1inG2cgfeGVBsTCcmMIv0e any reason for this to happen? I'd love to be able to listen to this song again, bu...
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