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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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  • parkerfor2
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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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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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Disable Spotify Connect

Was just wondering if there is any way to turn off spotify connect. It's really annoying because I share my account with my sibiling and we can't listen to music seperately. I would get spotify family, but it's $15 and it would only be my sister and ...

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  • Was just wondering if there is any way to turn off spotify connect. It's really annoying because I share my account with my sibiling and we can't listen to music seperately. I would get spotify famil...
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Local Files Not Syncing

Just as the title says, my offline files are not syncing between my devices. The files are on my desktop (running Win10), but will not sync on my Macbook and iPhone. Running newest spotify version on all devices. Please help, thanks.

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  • Just as the title says, my offline files are not syncing between my devices. The files are on my desktop (running Win10), but will not sync on my Macbook and iPhone. Running newest spotify version on...
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Solved!! Will 'Weekly' refreshing playlists refresh and download using cellular data?

I have a few of the Fresh Finds playlists and the Discover Weekly playlist set to be available offline. If the 'Download Using Cellular' option is enabled (in the Streaming Quality menu), will these playlist automatically refresh and download the new...

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  • I have a few of the Fresh Finds playlists and the Discover Weekly playlist set to be available offline.   If the 'Download Using Cellular' option is enabled (in the Streaming Quality menu), wi...
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Download

Hi just want to know what the download button is for in my playlist do I need to have it on what happens if I do turn it on, do I get charged for anything or do i need to download my playlist for any reason. Thanks

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  • Hi just want to know what the download button is for in my playlist do I need to have it on what happens if I do turn it on, do I get charged for anything or do i need to download my playlist for any...
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Superuser Contribution Many issues with the iOS app - Help!

I'm a long time user and big fan of Spotify, but I'm finding (and maybe it's just me) that their app leaves an enormous amount to be desired. Having downloaded multiple albums to listen offline, I'm finding I can barely ever access them. I'll open th...

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  • I'm a long time user and big fan of Spotify, but I'm finding (and maybe it's just me) that their app leaves an enormous amount to be desired. Having downloaded multiple albums to listen offline, I'm ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Iphone Offline mode

Hey guys,for a while my online mode in the spotify app online works with wifi.Though I have service the app does not connect when I'm on the run. I'm sure the settings are correct. Anyone knows about an IOS bug? Thanks in advance

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  • Hey guys, for a while my online mode in the spotify app online works with wifi. Though I have service the app does not connect when I'm on the run.   I'm sure the settings are correct. Anyon...
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Playlist won't download

Hello,My dad has made a playlist which we all follow and downloaded offline. However, he has done something and now it doesn't appear in his library and he can't save it offline on his phone. We still can though? Could anyone help me? I have no idea ...

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  • Hello, My dad has made a playlist which we all follow and downloaded offline. However, he has done something and now it doesn't appear in his library and he can't save it offline on his phone. We ...
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No Party Mode Option

I saw this new feature and would like to try it out, but when I click on Party, it is just like any other play list. I see no Start Party button or Mood Slider. I have the most current update, I have reinstalled the app, still everything is as it was...

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  • I saw this new feature and would like to try it out, but when I click on Party, it is just like any other play list. I see no Start Party button or Mood Slider. I have the most current update, I have...
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Solved!! Accidentally deleted songs

Hi, my username is jacksonmarriner and i love spotify premium but i accidentally deleted some songs from my library and i have no clue as to if it's possible to get them back. i don't remember the names of them

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  • Hi, my username is jacksonmarriner and i love spotify premium but i accidentally deleted some songs from my library and i have no clue as to if it's possible to get them back. i don't remember the na...
  • mateusgennari
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Album artwork not loading for Local Files on iOS

I'm having an issue where I'm getting the generic album artwork instead of the actual album artwork when I upload Local Files into Spotify... Is there any way I can fix this?

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  • I'm having an issue where I'm getting the generic album artwork instead of the actual album artwork when I upload Local Files into Spotify... Is there any way I can fix this?  
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No Premium

Sehr geehrtes spotify Team,Ich möchte Ihnen bekannt geben, dass bereits 2 Monate Geld abgebucht wurden für mein Premium. Dennoch wurde mein Premium pausiert. Ich habe versucht mir Premium erneut anzuschaffen es ist aber fehlgeschlagen obwohl das Geld...

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  • Sehr geehrtes spotify Team, Ich möchte Ihnen bekannt geben, dass bereits 2 Monate Geld abgebucht wurden für mein Premium. Dennoch wurde mein Premium pausiert. Ich habe versucht mir Premium erneut an...
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Have to shut off/turn back on WiFi to stream?

Since the iOS 10 update I've been having this issue where when I open the app at home on WiFi, it will say I'm offline until I shut off WiFi, and have it connect via LTE. When I reactivate WiFi after it's already connected, it works flawlessly. This ...

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  • Since the iOS 10 update I've been having this issue where when I open the app at home on WiFi, it will say I'm offline until I shut off WiFi, and have it connect via LTE. When I reactivate WiFi after...
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Solved!! Some songs can only be played on the desktop client

There are some albums that I can play on my iOS device, but today they are not playing. But the desktop client can play normally.

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  • There are some albums that I can play on my iOS device, but today they are not playing. But the desktop client can play normally.
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Download Mixtape

I want to download the Mixtape from Spotify. How does it work? Or isnt this possible??

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  • I want to download the Mixtape from Spotify. How does it work? Or isnt this possible??
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Waiting to Download - NOT SOLVED

Most of the post complaining about the syncing of local files to an iPhone have been marked as "solved". However, as long as the problem exists, it's not solved, is it?? I've tried every single thing on here, re-installing, re-booting, even renaming ...

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  • Most of the post complaining about the syncing of local files to an iPhone have been marked as "solved". However, as long as the problem exists, it's not solved, is it??   I've tried every sin...
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Spotify Premium not working on iPhone after upgrade

I recently upgraded to spotfy premium after a trial run. Its working on my laptop but is not working on my Iphone...It will only play Spotify Radio. How do I change this ...please help!

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  • I recently upgraded to spotfy premium after a trial run. Its working on my laptop but is not working on my Iphone...It will only play Spotify Radio. How do I change this ...please help!
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Log in issue

I can't log in on my iPhone app because Spotify gives message that "You can only use Spotify abroad for 14 days". I've never been out of the US. I can login on the web.Please help.ThanksLee

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  • I can't log in on my iPhone app because Spotify gives message that "You can only use Spotify abroad for 14 days". I've never been out of the US. I can login on the web. Please help. Thanks Lee
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iOS app on iPhone randomly crashes

Hello! For the past few weeks now the Spotify app on my iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.3) has been closing at seemingly random times during playback (app remains open in the background but stops playing and kicks me back to the iPhone home screen). I have tried a...

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  • Hello!   For the past few weeks now the Spotify app on my iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.3) has been closing at seemingly random times during playback (app remains open in the background but stops playing ...
  • rjcola27
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