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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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Ford Sync 2 Touch - Iphone -Apple Music removed

Ford Sync 2 Touch does not regonize IPhone Spotify Music trough cable if Apple Music is removed. Error Message: There are no playable media files on IPhone xxx" By reinstalling Apple Music and addindg at least on music file, the cable feature is avai...

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  • Ford Sync 2 Touch does not regonize IPhone Spotify Music trough cable if Apple Music is removed. Error Message: There are no playable media files on IPhone xxx"   By reinstalling Apple Music a...
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Local files not downloading onto Spotify mobile

I've already searched this topic, and I followed the instructions to add the file to a playlist on my desktop Spotify and then toggle the playlist to offline. All the other songs on the playlist were downloaded onto my phone, except the local file. I...

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  • I've already searched this topic, and I followed the instructions to add the file to a playlist on my desktop Spotify and then toggle the playlist to offline. All the other songs on the playlist were...
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Premium - Crackling, Stuttering, Connectivity, Phantom app issues!

I am experiencing stuttering issues using multilple bluetooth devices even on plugged in headphones on occasion. I triend clean reinstallations numerous times and it temporary resolves the probelm of stuttering. I also find if you shut down the app a...

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  • I am experiencing stuttering issues using multilple bluetooth devices even on plugged in headphones on occasion. I triend clean reinstallations numerous times and it temporary resolves the probelm of...
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Spotify App and Bluetooth

Spotify has played perfectly in my 2 trucks for several years. Today, it does this new thing where it stops playing after 20 seconds. I've changed nothing. Why is this happening? I'm using an iPhone 6s with a completely fresh install. Thanks.

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  • Spotify has played perfectly in my 2 trucks for several years.  Today, it does this new thing where it stops playing after 20 seconds.  I've changed nothing.   Why is this happening?...
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Trouble with play lists

Premium user and has always been fine on my iPhone, but recently my starred songs won't stop shuffling, despite the fact shuffle is turned off. Then when I play another playlist after the song I've selected has finished it goes straight back to starr...

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  • Premium user and has always been fine on my iPhone, but recently my starred songs won't stop shuffling, despite the fact shuffle is turned off. Then when I play another playlist after the song I've s...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect doesn't work with family accounts?

I've just moved from premium to family account, and suddenly I cannot use Spotify with my Heos system. I have restarted everything, etc.Anyone experiencing the same issue?

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  • I've just moved from premium to family account, and suddenly I cannot use Spotify with my Heos system. I have restarted everything, etc. Anyone experiencing the same issue?
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ios 10 Spotify wont change the 2nd tab from the pull up bar

so previus ios, spotify was able to be controled from the pull up tab on my iphone. now with ios 10 with the new 2nd tab (the music tab for itunes) of the pull up tab, it dosnt connect. could there be an update that switches that/ make it an option t...

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  • so previus ios, spotify was able to be controled from the pull up tab on my iphone. now with ios 10 with the new 2nd tab (the music tab for itunes) of the pull up tab, it dosnt connect. could there b...
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Solved!! iPad is set to Extreme Quality but external DAC shows 44K sample rate.

I have the iPad 3, Spotify Premium set to Extreme Quality, and an external DAC (the Emotiva Little Ego). MacBook works great, iPad does not. With my MacBook, I can go into Audio MIDI Setup and adjust the output quality to 96000.0 Hz; the external DAC...

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  • I have the iPad 3, Spotify Premium set to Extreme Quality, and an external DAC (the Emotiva Little Ego). MacBook works great, iPad does not. With my MacBook, I can go into Audio MIDI Setup and adjust...
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"Song Not Downloaded" for local files on desktop

I am having trouble downloading local files onto my iphone from my Mac desktop. Here's the odd thing. I have a folder on my desktop for local files that I want to add to spotify on my iphone (all mp3 files) and created a playlist in spotify to sync t...

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  • I am having trouble downloading local files onto my iphone from my Mac desktop. Here's the odd thing. I have a folder on my desktop for local files that I want to add to spotify on my iphone (all mp3...
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Download offline

I've got a premium account since some years now. Why when I try to download a playlist it stops after locking the iPhone??Why do I have to leave it open and unlocked ?!Is there any solution??

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  • I've got a premium account since some years now. Why when I try to download a playlist it stops after locking the iPhone?? Why do I have to leave it open and unlocked ?! Is there any solution??
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iOS Update to iOS 10.0.1

I just updated my iPhone 6s to the new software, to be able to have the search, browse, library, etc. options on the lowest part of the screen. So I don't have to get out all the steps to be able to choose the category. My friends already have it but...

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  • I just updated my iPhone 6s to the new software, to be able to have the search, browse, library, etc. options on the lowest part of the screen. So I don't have to get out all the steps to be able to ...
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Can't play songs on my mobile phone but able to play on my desktop

Hi I've recently moved to a new country and I have changed my country setting and even created a new account. However, I have been able to listen on desktop but not on mobile.I have tried re-downloading the app and restarting my phone but it just doe...

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  • Hi I've recently moved to a new country and I have changed my country setting and even created a new account. However, I have been able to listen on desktop but not on mobile. I have tried re-down...
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No new menu on iOS with the last update

Hi all,I want to know if i'm the only one that doesn't have the new menu (Burger menu is evil) on IOS after the last update ? One of my coworker have it but we don't have the iPhone : iPhone 6 for him and iPhone 5s for meWe can't have the new menu on...

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  • Hi all, I want to know if i'm the only one that doesn't have the new menu (Burger menu is evil) on IOS after the last update ?   One of my coworker have it but we don't have the iPhone : iPho...
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iPhone doesn't sync 'YOUR MUSIC' when added from desktop unless the iPhone app is open

iPhone doesn't sync 'YOUR MUSIC' when added from desktop unless the iPhone app is open. If I add a song on my desktop app it does not show up on my mobile device until I manually add the song again on the iPhone itself. If I leave the app open on my ...

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  • iPhone doesn't sync 'YOUR MUSIC' when added from desktop unless the iPhone app is open. If I add a song on my desktop app it does not show up on my mobile device until I manually add the song again o...
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Spotify is not working on my iphone

I signed up for spotify premium on my computer then tried to set up my Iphone but it keeps on saying that i have to Down grade . I am more than happywith Spotify but would like to have it setup like i have on my computer .Please can you helpThank you...

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  • I signed up for spotify premium on my computer then tried to set up my Iphone but it keeps on saying that i have to Down grade . I am more than happywith Spotify but would like to have it setup like ...
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Can't download the app

Tried everything. Still can't download

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  • Tried everything. Still can't download
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On iOs: unable to share song with non-Facebook contacts

Hi, When I want to share a song from my Spotify app on my iPhone, the only people that appear in the list and that I can send the song to are my Spotify contacts who are ALSO my Facebook contacts. Whoever is a Spotify account (non attached to Faceboo...

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  • Hi,  When I want to share a song from my Spotify app on my iPhone, the only people that appear in the list and that I can send the song to are my Spotify contacts who are ALSO my Facebook conta...
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