Local Files not able to be played

[gingermafia_]

I, like many others, have had problems with local files. Yes, I know there are many posts about it, most don't help fix the problem. I might have found a solution, after months of this seriously pi**ing me off. Turn your canvas mode off, or if you are like me and hate that feature and already have it off, turn it on and back off again. Why this matters, I have no clue, but it so far has worked for me. Restart the app, force stop it if you have to, and connect to the same network as the computer with the files. Your music should start downloading again. It will still be temperamental, it is Spotify. I seriously hope this helps some people. Music is the way I get through my day and struggles, not having the songs I love sucks... I am sure some of you can relate. Let me know if this helps you.