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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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  • Rastereyes
  • Casual Listener
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Sync Album Collection between Devices not Working

I have found that Album Collections do not sync between devices unless you restart the app. This has been going on for years. I did not mention it because I figured that someone would notice and correct this error. In order to see the error for yours...

  • Gig Goer
  • I have found that Album Collections do not sync between devices unless you restart the app.  This has been going on for years.  I did not mention it because I figured that someone woul...
  • feelikeastrangr
  • Community Legend
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Spotify will not post my music on Facebook

For months now I have tried to figure out why my Spotify will not post the music I am listening to at the time To my Facebook timeline for others to see. Yes I have checked my settings on both sides. You have no updated information about this subject...

  • Casual Listener
  • For months now I have tried to figure out why my Spotify will not post the music I am listening to at the time To my Facebook timeline for others to see. Yes I have checked my settings on both sides....
  • Dreadlord
  • Community Legend
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Carplay app

How do I ensure the carplay app only plays music already downloaded to my library on my ios device??On the desktop and ios app there is a green symbol to indicate a downloaded song/album/playlist.Thanks for your help,....

  • Casual Listener
  • How do I ensure the carplay app only plays music already downloaded to my library on my ios device?? On the desktop and ios app there is a green symbol to indicate a downloaded song/album/playlist. ...
  • Reflux_
  • Community Legend
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Spotify iPhone skipping tracks when plugged in via USB to Ford Fiesta 2014

Hi guys, I am having trouble with Spotify when I connect it via USB to my 2014 Ford Fiesta. If I am listening to an album it will skip every other song (so 2, 4, 6 etc). If I select a song whilst the phone is plugged it will play the next song undern...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys,   I am having trouble with Spotify when I connect it via USB to my 2014 Ford Fiesta.   If I am listening to an album it will skip every other song (so 2, 4, 6 etc). &nbs...
  • sirin2
  • Regular
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App problems

Every time I'm connected to wifi since I've updated it just shuts down my app but it will work perfectly fine when I'm not connected to wifi and I've tried other wifi spots and it still shuts down the app. It'll start up then try to load and it just ...

  • Newbie
  • Every time I'm connected to wifi since I've updated it just shuts down my app but it will work perfectly fine when I'm not connected to wifi and I've tried other wifi spots and it still shuts down th...
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Songs I own played by different artist on iPhone app

Hello, this is my first post as a Spotify newbie.Actually, more a probie as I haven't made up my mind yet which service to use. I've been using itunes since it first came out and recently did some GMP as well. Growing frustrated with both so I'd thou...

  • Regular
  • Hello, this is my first post as a Spotify newbie. Actually, more a probie as I haven't made up my mind yet which service to use. I've been using itunes since it first came out and recently did some ...
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No pasa mi pago

Me dicen que en 5 dias vence mi premiun cuando no lleva ni una semana que puse mi targeta de regalo de cien pesos

  • Newbie
  • Me dicen que en 5 dias vence mi premiun cuando no lleva ni una semana que puse mi targeta de regalo de cien pesos
  • marcosarredondo
  • Newbie
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skipping tracks

hi,i have a 2016 ford fiesta and ıt doesn't have aux port so im connecting my phone via usb.when the song starts to play, it just plays for a second and then skippes to next song.this continues endlessly.if i start the song before the connection,it p...

  • Newbie
  • hi, i have a 2016 ford fiesta and ıt doesn't have aux port so im connecting my phone via usb.when the song starts to play, it just plays for a second and then skippes to next song.this continues end...
  • caho
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Why is Spotify iPhone App so terrible?

The Spotify IOS App really is TERRIBLE.I have been using it for over a year and I still cannot make it work the way a basic music service should. I am so fed up I am planning to switch to another service.Dear Spotify team, here is what you need to fi...

  • Newbie
  • The Spotify IOS App really is TERRIBLE. I have been using it for over a year and I still cannot make it work the way a basic music service should. I am so fed up I am planning to switch to another...
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How to play just that album...

Hi - I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but anytime I choose, say, a Wiggles album, out of nowhere I get songs from like Macklemore or Lady Gaga. Great music no doubt, but not when I'm attempting to play music for the kids! Help!

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi - I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but anytime I choose, say, a Wiggles album, out of nowhere I get songs from like Macklemore or Lady Gaga. Great music no doubt, but not when I'm attempting to ...
  • MartinStoichkov
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iPhone reboots

iPhone reboots every time i start spotify. But the app runs ok once i go back to the app and run it again. Device: iPhone 6SOS: iOS 10.2Spotify Version: 6.8.0.3786

  • Casual Listener
  • iPhone reboots every time i start spotify. But the app runs ok once i go back to the app and run it again.   Device: iPhone 6S OS: iOS 10.2 Spotify Version: 6.8.0.3786
  • alfaandrews
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Superuser Contribution Logging into Spotify with Facebook but Spotify isnt registering my account

I tried to log in to my Spotify using my Facebook and it says "permission already authorized" and when I'm redirected to my spotify app, it's not my spotify account. I've a premium account and this is a free one. My desktop spotify logins with no pro...

  • Newbie
  • I tried to log in to my Spotify using my Facebook and it says "permission already authorized" and when I'm redirected to my spotify app, it's not my spotify account. I've a premium account and this i...
  • Maria_B
  • Moderator
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premium failure

I tried to get the special holiday 3 months for $.99 offer on 1/1/17. The website said that I had around 13 hours left to get the special offer so i went ahead and put my credit card information and went ahead with the payment. I got an email welcomi...

  • Casual Listener
  • I tried to get the special holiday 3 months for $.99 offer on 1/1/17. The website said that I had around 13 hours left to get the special offer so i went ahead and put my credit card information and ...
  • supernoeliaa
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Offline problem

I downloaded the musics with using wi-fi but i make the spotify offline and close the wifi, spotify cannot play the downloaded musics. For that reason i have to download again again the same song. By the way i have premium account. Please help me.b

  • Newbie
  • I downloaded the musics with using wi-fi but i make the spotify offline and close the wifi, spotify cannot play the downloaded musics. For that reason i have to download again again the same song. By...
  • Maria_B
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution can't listen to song

for some reason i cannot listen to this song, and it's greatly annoying me since i really do love it. why can't i listen to it?

  • Newbie
  • for some reason i cannot listen to this song, and it's greatly annoying me since i really do love it. why can't i listen to it?
  • Maria_B
  • Moderator
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Cover album

The cover of my albums don't appear in offline mode.. what can I do??

  • Casual Listener
  • The cover of my albums don't appear in offline mode.. what can I do??
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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using premium spotify with iPhone

I am a Spotify Premium user on my computer. But I can't get it on my iPhone 6s. I get a message saying I have to log in with a number for my user name and create a password. How do I long in with the username provided and create a password? On my dev...

  • Newbie
  • I am a Spotify Premium user on my computer. But I can't get it on my iPhone 6s. I get a message saying I have to log in with a number for my user name and create a password. How do I long in with the...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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Premium on 2 devices.

I bought the $0.99 deal on my laptop. It works in there but when I go on my phone, the premium doesn't work. Does anyone know how to get the premium to work on my phone without having to buy the premium again.

  • Newbie
  • I bought the $0.99 deal on my laptop. It works in there but when I go on my phone, the premium doesn't work. Does anyone know how to get the premium to work on my phone without having to buy the prem...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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No notifications on Ios

Hi, I have not received any notifications on IOS on my iphone or my Ipad for a number of months now from any of my followed artists. I have checked all the settings on the site and in my settings on my devices and all look set correctly. Please help.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I have not received any notifications on IOS on my iphone or my Ipad for a number of months now from any of my followed artists. I have checked all the settings on the site and in my settings on ...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
  • 282 Views
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Spotify premium not working on iPhone but works ok on iPad?

Spotify premium not working on iPhone but works ok on iPad? I recently upgrade my phone and got premium in with the contract as I had it on my last contract. But premium won't work on my iPhone but will work ok on my iPad. Any one help with this?

  • Newbie
  • Spotify premium not working on iPhone but works ok on iPad? I recently upgrade my phone and got premium in with the contract as I had it on my last contract. But premium won't work on my iPhone but w...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
  • 263 Views
  • 1 replies
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  • 263 Views
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