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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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Storing music on USB stick for iPhone

I got a Leef iBridge for Christmas, which is a USB stick for iPhone. One of the features I hoped it would have is to have the ability to put my Spotify music on it. However I've searched through multiple threads and found nothing asking/answering thi...

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  • I got a Leef iBridge for Christmas, which is a USB stick for iPhone. One of the features I hoped it would have is to have the ability to put my Spotify music on it. However I've searched through mult...
  • maxmcnally
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Spotify Family

If I get Spotify family, can my son use it on his iPhone when not connected to wifi?

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  • If I get Spotify family, can my son use it on his iPhone when not connected to wifi?
  • MartinStoichkov
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Switched from android to iphone

I've had Spotify premium for a long time on my galaxy s5. Just recently I upgraded to an iPhone 7. I downloaded Spotify app and logged in as I always do but my account is completely blank (none of my music no playlists) and I'm not getting premium, s...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've had Spotify premium for a long time on my galaxy s5. Just recently I upgraded to an iPhone 7. I downloaded Spotify app and logged in as I always do but my account is completely blank (none of my...
  • Nkaiser23
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Solved!! I already paid for premium

I paid for the offer that gives you 3 moths for 99 cents. And when i went to "account" on app and it's said "trial free" or "trial premium". It recently notified me that my free trial ended. So now I can't use it premium even though I paid. I went on...

  • Newbie
  • I paid for the offer that gives you 3 moths for 99 cents. And when i went to "account" on app and it's said "trial free" or "trial premium". It recently notified me that my free trial ended. So now I...
  • Quepa
  • Roadie
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Customization of playlists (cover and description box)

Hi, I want to create a Party Playlist using Spotify playlists, is there any way to transfer the Spotify playlist into my own created Party playlist - currently I would have to select each song but it would be great if I could select ALL and transfer ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I want to create a Party Playlist using Spotify playlists, is there any way to transfer the Spotify playlist into my own created Party playlist - currently I would have to select each song but it...
  • MartinStoichkov
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Getting premium offline playlists onto 7th generation ipod nano

old posts mention an update that would fix this problem but i have a brand new ipod 7th gen nano and have signed up to premium but can't find how to get the offline functionality working on the ipod. Please tell me this has been fixed and can now be ...

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  • old posts mention an update that would fix this problem but i have a brand new ipod 7th gen nano and have signed up to premium but can't find how to get the offline functionality working on the ipod....
  • StevenR
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Spotify not recognizing my Ipod Nano (7th generation)?

Hi, I’m trying to sync my Ipod with my Spotify premium account. I have the newest generation Ipod Nano (7th generation) and these are the steps I’m taking to try and sync the two: I’ve started Spotify, connected my ipod via USB cable, and closed ITun...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I’m trying to sync my Ipod with my Spotify premium account. I have the newest generation Ipod Nano (7th generation) and these are the steps I’m taking to try and sync the two: I’v...
  • TLKilduff
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Spotify disconnects from chromecast audio after 30ish seconds

Every time. I basically cannot use it. It works with my chromecast hooked up to the tv, but the audio one is useless. other apps stream fine so I know it's spotify. I'm on ios10 and have the most recent spotify. I've tried uninstalling, rebooting the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Every time. I basically cannot use it. It works with my chromecast hooked up to the tv, but the audio one is useless. other apps stream fine so I know it's spotify. I'm on ios10 and have the most rec...
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Account already made

When ever I try to log in on my iOS phone it says that I have already created a account with this email even though I'm just typing in my username and even when I try my email it says the same thing

  • Casual Listener
  • When ever I try to log in on my iOS phone it says that I have already created a account with this email even though I'm just typing in my username and even when I try my email it says the same thing
  • Maxim
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Playlist won't download into my iPhone

Hi,I'm experiencing a really annoying issue with spotify on my iPhone 7. There's this playlist that I have, that doesn't exceed the 3333 song limit, and it just won't download. It used to download on my old phone (Android) and it downloads on my Mac ...

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  • Hi, I'm experiencing a really annoying issue with spotify on my iPhone 7. There's this playlist that I have, that doesn't exceed the 3333 song limit, and it just won't download. It used to download ...
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Sharing the sings with family account members - troubles

I cannot share the music with my family account members. I gave the name as "observed" but there isn't on the list of my friends to share the song

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  • I cannot share the music with my family account members. I gave the name as "observed" but there isn't on the list of my friends to share the song  
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[iOS] Radio Station with Unavailable Songs

I searched and didn't see another post about it, so I thought I'd post it. If I start a radio station and the 1st song in the list is unavailable, the radio station will refuse to play unless I select a song from the list that is available. It will p...

  • Casual Listener
  • I searched and didn't see another post about it, so I thought I'd post it.   If I start a radio station and the 1st song in the list is unavailable, the radio station will refuse to play unles...
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Can't sync local files to mobile (exceptional case)

So I recently added local files of "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" album from Darkthrone to my computer, and I can perfectly listen to the songs on my PC. But when it comes to syncing it to mobile, I keep getting stuck at being able to listen to only o...

  • Newbie
  • So I recently added local files of "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" album from Darkthrone to my computer, and I can perfectly listen to the songs on my PC. But when it comes to syncing it to mobile, I k...
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Sort and filter tracks inside a playlist (iOS)

I have an iPhone 6S, iOS 10.0.2 and my Spotify app crashes at start up. I followed all of the steps in various boards re: crashes. None of them have worked. I have Spotify version 6.8.0. It's crashed for myself and my husband on his iPhone 7 (iOS 10....

  • Newbie
  • I have an iPhone 6S, iOS 10.0.2 and my Spotify app crashes at start up. I followed all of the steps in various boards re: crashes. None of them have worked. I have Spotify version 6.8.0. It's cr...
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My premium membership does not work

I did use a Spotify premium reden Code, and i also got a email that it did work, but i does Not work, i still dont have a Premium membership. AMK

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  • I did use a Spotify premium reden Code, and i also got a email that it did work, but i does Not work, i still dont have a Premium membership. AMK
  • Bittencourt
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Display is different for two separate accounts on the same device.

I am the owner of a family plan. My family member is on my same plan. I noticed that her display looks a little diferent than mine. I did an experiment and had us both log into our accounts (at separate times) on the same devine, the most recent iPod...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am the owner of a family plan.  My family member is on my same plan.  I noticed that her display looks a little diferent than mine.  I did an experiment and had us both log...
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My desktop activity does not sync to my iPhone. LAN-LTE/wi-fi

I have a desktop at work on a LAN and my iPhone on my AT&T network, but my stations and songs do not sync between devices. Is this the norm for spotify? Like my pandora stuff syncs no matter what. I tried to search the community and the forums and it...

  • Newbie
  • I have a desktop at work on a LAN and my iPhone on my AT&T network, but my stations and songs do not sync between devices.  Is this the norm for spotify?  Like my pandora stuff syncs no...
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Cannot disable shuffle play

I am using iphone 6S , l cannot play my songs in order on my playing lists. I don't want shuffle play but cannot seem to disable it. Please help!

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  • I am using iphone 6S , l cannot play my songs in order on my playing lists. I don't want shuffle play but cannot seem to disable it. Please help!
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