Local files unplayable

[Worldracer99]

So I've added some local files to some playlists. I did everything the process requires; added them on desktop, downloaded the playlists to my phone, etc. But for some reason, even though the playlist is downloaded, I can't play local files on my phone. What's happening? Is it because they're songs and albums that aren't on Spotify or something? How do I fix it?

[Worldracer99]

self-bumping this

[Worldracer99]

i'm bumping this again to see if anybody has an answer

[Worldracer99]

bumping again

[Worldracer99]

gonna just. keep bumping this until somebody gives me an idea of how to fix this

[Worldracer99]

anybody? this issue is really bugging me.

[user-removed · Accepted solution]

Hello, Help arrive!
If you are experiencing:
A. Grey title in Playlist
B. Cannot play mp3/m4a on iPhone

Please make sure the songs import into Spotify:
a. Not protected by DRM
b.In supported format (https://support.spotify.com/us/using_spotify/features/listen-to-local-files/)

Steps:
1.Make sure your computer and mobile devices (iPhone) in the same WiFi network.
2.Remove the playlist which you find the problem
3.Remove and re-add the "Local Sources" - Make sure all songs synced.
3.1 Reopen Spotify app (MAC) [in case if you added too many songs] [Recommend to do]
4.Make sure all the songs which added can be played in Spotify (Mac)
5.Make whole new playlists (Recommend using different name from preventing sync error)
6.On Mac, check all the songs in playlist whether they can be played or not.
7.Download playlist on your devices(iPhone)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

[Worldracer99]

I'm in a weird situation here. I did what you said, and it worked, but the local files stopped being playable on mobile a little while later. I've tried repeating it and it's not working now.