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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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How do I get Spotify premium with iTunes gift card?

Hello, I have an iPhone and I have an iTunes gift card, which I added to my iTunes account. How do I upgrade to Premium using that money in my iTunes account? Like what are the steps. Because I can't find any option in the app for inapp purchases. An...

  • Regular
  • Hello, I have an iPhone and I have an iTunes gift card, which I added to my iTunes account. How do I upgrade to Premium using that money in my iTunes account? Like what are the steps. Because I can't...
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No sound iPhone 6, premium account

Dear Spotify,There have been several people wrote about this issue extensively already. But I can't locate any solution offered by your team, if you expect us to fork out for premium subscription, we expect the songs will play. I'm getting no sound, ...

  • Newbie
  • Dear Spotify, There have been several people wrote about this issue extensively already. But I can't locate any solution offered by your team, if you expect us to fork out for premium subscription, ...
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Spotify won't play on one of my devices

I have two devices on my Spotify my PlayStation and my iPhone I activated a 7 day premium trial on my iPhone and when it expired I can no longer play music from a playlist on my phone but I can on my PlayStation what do I do

  • Newbie
  • I have two devices on my Spotify my PlayStation and my iPhone I activated a 7 day premium trial on my iPhone and when it expired I can no longer play music from a playlist on my phone but I can on my...
  • Claretal
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Lost premium although I have it

I have premium acc as ALP-100 from Vodafone but I do not have it at my iphone6.I have used sometimes and all of a sudden I lost it. I have checked from my gsm operator and (many times) and they confirmed that I am still premium acc for Spotify? Whom ...

  • Newbie
  • I have premium acc as ALP-100 from Vodafone but I do not have it at my iphone6. I have used sometimes and all of a sudden I lost it. I have checked from my gsm operator and (many times) and they con...
  • osornios
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Losing offline songs repeatedly

This just started yesterday, but after rebooting my phone, I had been logged out of Spotify and all my offline music had been purged from the cache, meaning it all had to be re-downloaded. Everything downloaded fine yesterday and I used Spotify all d...

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  • This just started yesterday, but after rebooting my phone, I had been logged out of Spotify and all my offline music had been purged from the cache, meaning it all had to be re-downloaded.  Ever...
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Can't login

I have internet connection but I can't login in the iPhone App. I type in the username and passwort, then i loads with the "three points" infinity.What can I do that i works?

  • Casual Listener
  • I have internet connection but I can't login in the iPhone App. I type in the username and passwort, then i loads with the "three points" infinity. What can I do that i works?
  • parvinghofli
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify interface

I have kept my Spotify up to date with the latest software but for some reason it will not update the app to the current interface. Where all of the search settings and browse and home are all at the bottom . Mine are still in the top left where you ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have kept my Spotify up to date with the latest software but for some reason it will not update the app to the current interface. Where all of the search settings and browse and home are all at the...
  • Dwinkle23
  • Casual Listener
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No Connection, can't log in

Since yesterday Spotify on iPhone and iPad cannot connect anymore. Followed the advice:restart the app - didn't helphard reboot the device - didn't helpdelete the Spotify App and install it fresh: Now can't log in anymore, obviously no connection to ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since yesterday Spotify on iPhone and iPad cannot connect anymore. Followed the advice: restart the app - didn't help hard reboot the device - didn't help delete the Spotify App and install it fr...
  • jaempilang
  • Casual Listener
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Left Premium for Free - now can't play my music!

I'm in iOS and can log into my account no problem but since I stopped my Premium all my music and playlists are there but I can't play them. They are in a very dull white not the true light color. Yes, I logged in and our and I reinstalled the app co...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm in iOS and can log into my account no problem but since I stopped my Premium all my music and playlists are there but I can't play them. They are in a very dull white not the true light color. Ye...
  • thxmvs
  • Music Fan
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Songs are not syncing from desktop to iPhone

So I have an older version of Spotify, version 0.8.5.1356. I've never had any major issues, besides sometimes my local files would not sync to my phone, but now I'm having a different problem. I was trying to sync some local files to my phone and imp...

  • Newbie
  • So I have an older version of Spotify, version 0.8.5.1356. I've never had any major issues, besides sometimes my local files would not sync to my phone, but now I'm having a different problem. I was ...
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Sudden change in appearance & operation

Hi. I have Spotify Premium and use it on an iPad Air device. One of the main reasons I use it is (being a musician) to assist with learning songs so pausing and rewinding are essential operations. Suddenly in the last few days at some stage the playb...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I have Spotify Premium and use it on an iPad Air device. One of the main reasons I use it is (being a musician) to assist with learning songs so pausing and rewinding are essential operations.&nb...
  • osornios
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Spotify Premium

I can´t install Spotify Premium, i have tried with 3 different Credit Cards and don't let me... Any suggestions?

  • Casual Listener
  • I can´t install Spotify Premium, i have tried with 3 different Credit Cards and don't let me... Any suggestions?
  • jaz1980
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Can't play any songs offline if playlist is only partially downloaded (new bug).

When a playlist is set to 'available offline' but not all songs are downloaded then trying to access the playlist when no internet is available (airplane, abroad) does give 'not availably offline' warning and is not accessible, this is a new bug beca...

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  • When a playlist is set to 'available offline' but not all songs are downloaded then trying to access the playlist when no internet is available (airplane, abroad) does give 'not availably offline' wa...
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How do I pay for premium through iTunes?

I bought a 15$ iTunes card and I'm trying to buy premium but it doesn't give me the option on Spotify. I tried going to in-app purchases and it still won't let me. Please help.

  • Newbie
  • I bought a 15$ iTunes card and I'm trying to buy premium but it doesn't give me the option on Spotify. I tried going to in-app purchases and it still won't let me. Please help.
  • Maxim
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problems listening to music offline

I recently downloanded the spotify app to my ipod touch, joined spotify premium, and downloaded some albums. I can listen to the downloaded albums offline for a few hours, but after about 6 hours they disappear. They reappear as soon as I come home a...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently downloanded the spotify app to my ipod touch, joined spotify premium, and downloaded some albums.  I can listen to the downloaded albums offline for a few hours, but after about 6 hou...
  • raven8
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Lost 1/3 of my music?

Hi guys. I just updated to the newest version of Spotify and I've lost a solid chunk of my library.There are very few artists that I have more than 5 songs from, despite having multiple full albums previously. Any idea? I use Premium and have an iPho...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys. I just updated to the newest version of Spotify and I've lost a solid chunk of my library. There are very few artists that I have more than 5 songs from, despite having multiple full albums...
  • MattSuda
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"Inspired By Your Recent Listening" is so inaccurate

On the Home Screen is the previously mentioned section. I NEVER listen to country music yet everytime I open the app there is at least 3 or 4 recommendations for country music playlist out of the 20 listed. Sometimes I've counted as many as 9. Why is...

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  • On the Home Screen is the previously mentioned section. I NEVER listen to country music yet everytime I open the app there is at least 3 or 4 recommendations for country music playlist out of the 20 ...
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App crashes while im downloading songs

I Have downloaded all my songs and since then I have problems every time it download a new song in which Spotify crashes and get me on iPhone home menu and i have to run over Spotify and until it download every song it will stop crashing. What can I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I Have downloaded all my songs and since then I have problems every time it download a new song in which Spotify crashes and get me on iPhone home menu and i have to run over Spotify and until it dow...
  • santiagosp00
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Awful Playback including random pauses, fast forwarding, and skipping bits of songs

I have always enjoyed spotify premium on my iphone but recently whether the song was offline or not spotify would have random pauses, sped up music, or skipping bits of songs for all of my music. It is unbearable to listen to and not acceptable when ...

  • Newbie
  • I have always enjoyed spotify premium on my iphone but recently whether the song was offline or not spotify would have random pauses, sped up music, or skipping bits of songs for all of my music. It ...
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Home screen

Anyone know why I cannot access the home screen in app on my iPhone ? When I touch home it says there is an error try again but nothing happens. Other than that app works perfectly

  • Newbie
  • Anyone know why I cannot access the home screen in app on my iPhone ? When I touch home it says there is an error try again but nothing happens. Other than that app works perfectly
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