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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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  • MattSuda
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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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  • Camila73
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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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  • n0hero
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Solved!! Slow/Frozen (ios7 iPhone 5s)

Hey y'all!im sure someone's already posted about it, but I can't seem to find it. My Spotify app seems to be having some issues loading lately- it stays on the logo screen for way longer than it used to, and sometimes it freezes there. Nothing a litt...

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  • Hey y'all! im sure someone's already posted about it, but I can't seem to find it. My Spotify app seems to be having some issues loading lately- it stays on the logo screen for way longer than it us...
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Playlists gone, and won't stream properly

So, first things first, all my playlists have disappeared. But only on my phone (iPhone 6, iOS 8.4). I can still reach them from my computer. The next problem is that when I wan't to listen to something (a record or w/e) it plays one song (the one I ...

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  • So, first things first, all my playlists have disappeared. But only on my phone (iPhone 6, iOS 8.4). I can still reach them from my computer. The next problem is that when I wan't to listen to someth...
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Solved!! Can't login on my new ipad

When I try to login it says: "Login failed. You've already created an account with this email address". I want to log into that account. I can login on on pc or my iphone. It doesn't give me any options. Thanks. Nick

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  • When I try to login it says: "Login failed. You've already created an account with this email address". I want to log into that account. I can login on on pc or my iphone. It doesn't give me any opti...
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Solved!! "Song not downloaded" on iPhone 5s

I've read through a bunch of google hits on this issue, and nothing has worked thus far. I have an mp3 on my desktop that I want to upload to spotify (its a 13 minute mix someone created for me). I can listen to it in spotify from my PC, but when I t...

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  • I've read through a bunch of google hits on this issue, and nothing has worked thus far.   I have an mp3 on my desktop that I want to upload to spotify (its a 13 minute mix someone created for...
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Some problems i met in latest iOS version

Hello community.I've got some problems when I use latest version on my iPhone5.My music will pulse automatically while playing.How can I fixed it?Anyone meet the problem too?

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  • Hello community. I've got some problems when I use latest version on my iPhone5. My music will pulse automatically while playing. How can I fixed it? Anyone meet the problem too?
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Songs won't sync on my offline playlists

Let me start this off by saying that I'm in my first month of premium use and I am NOT impressed. I was attracted to premium because of the offline mode. I have a limited data plan on my iphone 4 so I can't afford to use spotify online unless I'm in ...

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  • Let me start this off by saying that I'm in my first month of premium use and I am NOT impressed.  I was attracted to premium because of the offline mode.  I have a limited data plan on my ...
  • oddie9
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Solved!! Not all songs will download for offline mode

I'm using an iPhone 5s with iOS 9.2 and Spotify 4.7.0.985 and I can't download all the 900 songs saved in My Music to my iPhone. It used to work fine on my Android phone and I know space isn't an issue because there's 11GB free on my iPhone. There's ...

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  •  I'm using an iPhone 5s with iOS 9.2 and Spotify 4.7.0.985 and I can't download all the 900 songs saved in My Music to my iPhone. It used to work fine on my Android phone and I know space isn't ...
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No running, shows or podcasts

Spotify version 4.7.0.985 running on iOS 9.2. iPhone 6The running option apered in the menu before the last update. It has now disappeared. Podcasts and shows have never been available which is confusing as the are available on my wife ms phone runni...

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  • Spotify version 4.7.0.985 running on iOS 9.2. iPhone 6 The running option apered in the menu before the last update. It has now disappeared. Podcasts and shows have never been available which is c...
  • Nico
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Skipping and choosing songs

My Spotify won't let me choose which song I want, I click on it but it automatically shuffles and puts another song on. Also I can only skip up to 6 songs before a notification comes up telling me I can't go any further. Can someone tell me how to fi...

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  • My Spotify won't let me choose which song I want, I click on it but it automatically shuffles and puts another song on. Also I can only skip up to 6 songs before a notification comes up telling me I ...
  • Meganlodon
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Collection dissapeared

My collection is no more. I tried logging out then back in but this did not fix the issue. I am very upset with the customer service and cannot believe that posting hear is my only source of help from the company. In need of my music asap and will be...

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  • My collection is no more. I tried logging out then back in but this did not fix the issue. I am very upset with the customer service and cannot believe that posting hear is my only source of help fro...
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Help! Apple/Spotify subscription

Apple says I have the premium...Spotify isn't working though....

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  • Apple says I have the premium...Spotify isn't working though....
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Can login on my browser(mobile and pc) but cant login to the app

Can someone help me? I tried to login my account to my PC and PS3 but it said "Login failed". After how many minutes I was kicked from my phone. After that, I cant log in anymore even if I input the correct password

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  • Can someone help me? I tried to login my account to my PC and PS3 but it said "Login failed". After how many minutes I was kicked from my phone. After that, I cant log in anymore even if I input the ...
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Spotify crashed at Search on Iphone 6s

=== START OF TEMPLATE ===If you use local music files on your Apple device it will crash if you try to search at the search-function.Without the local music files the search-function works fine. Iphone 6s / iOS 9.2 Sync some local music files with yo...

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  • === START OF TEMPLATE === If you use local music files on your Apple device it will crash if you try to search at the search-function. Without the local music files the search-function works fine...
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I cannot login Spotify with iOs or Android devices, but only with my notebook

Hello! Today I woke up and tried to connect Spotify on my iPhone. The message is "wrong data", but I can normally acess with my pc or notebook. I've tried to login on a Android device, but the same problem appears. What might be happenning? I have th...

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  • Hello!   Today I woke up and tried to connect Spotify on my iPhone. The message is "wrong data", but I can normally acess with my pc or notebook. I've tried to login on a Android device, ...
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I can't see my friends playlist

I not able to see my friends playlist or follow them unless they start to follow me I have already reinstalled the app onmy iphone and running latest IOs

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  • I not able to see my friends playlist or follow them unless they start to follow me   I have already reinstalled the app onmy iphone and running latest IOs
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Can't play certain songs on my iPhone

I tried to look for the song "Jimmy Choo" by fetty wap on my iPhone, but it's not letting me play it nor letting me search it up (premium member).

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  • I tried to look for the song "Jimmy Choo" by fetty wap on my iPhone, but it's not letting me play it nor letting me search it up (premium member). 
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On iPhone not reproducing local archives playlist

Hello fellow community, I have recently included some tracks from my local archive into my Spotify music library and created my very own playlist from them ("Pain and Gain OST"). While I do not experience any issues playing them on my Mac, where the ...

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  • Hello fellow community,   I have recently included some tracks from my local archive into my Spotify music library and created my very own playlist from them ("Pain and Gain OST"). While I do ...
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While running, Spotify switches tracks

Hello fellow community, the problem I am experiencing is that when using Spotify whilst running, tracks are switched automatically. This means when I listen to one specific song, it will change to another song in that playlist when i am running. This...

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  • Hello fellow community,   the problem I am experiencing is that when using Spotify whilst running, tracks are switched automatically. This means when I listen to one specific song, it will cha...
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Spotify And Chromecast problems

I'm having problems with casting spotify to both my chromecasts. I own a chromcast first generation and a chromecast audio. The spotify app (on ios iphone and ipad) does see both devices. When I try to cast to either Chromecast it tries to connect bu...

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  • I'm having problems with casting spotify to both my chromecasts. I own a chromcast first generation and a chromecast audio. The spotify app (on ios iphone and ipad) does see both devices. When I try ...
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Can't login to premium version

It's rare that I can find myself so frustrated by a software program but Spotify really takes the cake. unbelieveably Spotify does not make it obvious and easy to log in to a premium account. Weeks ago I created a Premium account. For the past hour I...

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  • It's rare that I can find myself so frustrated by a software program but Spotify really takes the cake. unbelieveably Spotify does not make it obvious and easy to log in to a premium account.  &...
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