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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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Deleting Music

I just bought an Ipad Mini. In trying to upload Spotify music/albums, I duplicated some of the albums, music. Et. How can I delete the entire album on my Sonos Favorites and Sonos playlist? Basically, want to start over without the duplications.

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  • I just bought an Ipad Mini.  In trying to upload Spotify music/albums, I duplicated some of the albums, music.  Et.  How can I delete the entire album on my Sonos Favorites and Sonos p...
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Lyrics on Spotify Mobile

I just update the app for IOS and when sliding my finger down the picture of the album it used to show the lyrics, now it wont , now I slide down and goes to the previous screen or the back menu. Is there a new way to see the song lyrics on the app ?...

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  • I just update the app for IOS and when sliding my finger down the picture of the album it used to show the lyrics, now it wont , now I slide down and goes to the previous screen or the back menu. &n...
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APP CRASHING MULTIPLE TIMES

The app would not open for me at all today. I tried restarting my phone, restarting the app, everything and everytime it would open with the logo screen for a few seconds then close out back to the homescreen. I tried at least 20 times. If I'm paying...

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  • The app would not open for me at all today. I tried restarting my phone, restarting the app, everything and everytime it would open with the logo screen for a few seconds then close out back to the h...
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[Desktop][Your Music] Ability to make "Your Music" available offline on desktop client

I am using Spotify Premium on both on my desktop (Win7) and iPhone 6. When I save or delete albums on my Your Music on the dektop client (note that it is not off-line, everything is online), the changes are not reflected on the iPhone client. I canno...

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  • I am using Spotify Premium on both on my desktop (Win7) and iPhone 6.  When I save or delete albums on my Your Music on the dektop client (note that it is not off-line, everything is o...
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Re: Beta testing Spotify

2014.11.07 Applications for the Spotify for iOS beta are now open For more info and to apply look to your right and find the header called "Beta test Spotify for iOS".This is a copy of this original post.

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  • 2014.11.07 Applications for the Spotify for iOS beta are now open For more info and to apply look to your right and find the header called "Beta test Spotify for iOS". This is a copy of this ...
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i cant sync music offline

It won't work, its taking like 30 minutes to download one song offlineits an iphone 6s+ on latest iosany tips? tried wifi and 4g....

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  • It won't work, its taking like 30 minutes to download one song offline its an iphone 6s+ on latest ios any tips? tried wifi and 4g....
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Free trial

If i currently have a 30day free trial, and i subscribe on the premium, will the remaining days of the free trial add to the monthly premium?

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  • If i currently have a 30day free trial, and i subscribe on the premium, will the remaining days of the free trial add to the monthly premium?
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Update to version 5.0.0.992 breaks Spotify

Today, I updated my iPad Spotify app to version 5.0.0.992. This version is broken!Every time that I play a song, it plays for a minute or so, then the app crashes. By "crashes", I mean that it disappears from the task list. I have to relaunch Spotify...

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  • Today, I updated my iPad Spotify app to version 5.0.0.992. This version is broken! Every time that I play a song, it plays for a minute or so, then the app crashes. By "crashes", I mean that it...
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How can I delete songs?

Hi there. I'm using Spotify Premium, saving songs in my iPhone. I still want to have the songs as favorites but i want to delete the physical files due to space.Can you help me?Thanks.

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  • Hi there. I'm using Spotify Premium, saving songs in my iPhone. I still want to have the songs as favorites but i want to delete the physical files due to space. Can you help me? Thanks.
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Spotify is not downloading

I have a premium account and its not downloading songs

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  • I have a premium account and its not downloading songs
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Solved!! Can't sync local files to device

Hi, I am using an iPhone 5S currently and I'm trying to sync songs that I've downloaded from the internet and that I've added to a playlist on Spotify to my device. My computer and phone are on the same wifi, but it is not syncing. I can even control...

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  • Hi, I am using an iPhone 5S currently and I'm trying to sync songs that I've downloaded from the internet and that I've added to a playlist on Spotify to my device. My computer and phone are on the s...
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Song that doesnt appear

Hi! I have been having trouble because I wanted to download a song but it did not appesred to me but to my friends yes...

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  • Hi! I have been having trouble because I wanted to download a song but it did not appesred to me but to my friends yes...
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Spotify is acting up

I was on my iPod yesterday and I saw that Spotify was updating so I let it. Two hours later it was still at the same spot so I tried stopping the update and restarting it. It didn't work. Now I have the square for Spotify on my iPod and no way of get...

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  • I was on my iPod yesterday and I saw that Spotify was updating so I let it. Two hours later it was still at the same spot so I tried stopping the update and restarting it. It didn't work. Now I have ...
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Spotify is messing up

Every time I listen to a song, it stops at exactly 10 seconds. I try to play it from the beginning, logging out of it, and everything, but it still does it. I can't enjoy a simple song anymore without this happening and everything is updated. It's ne...

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  • Every time I listen to a song, it stops at exactly 10 seconds. I try to play it from the beginning, logging out of it, and everything, but it still does it. I can't enjoy a simple song anymore withou...
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How Do I Influence Recommended for You Playlist in Spotify Running?

It seems to play the same playlist over and over and over and it never changes. How can I influence what goes into this playlist so that it will change?

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  • It seems to play the same playlist over and over and over and it never changes. How can I influence what goes into this playlist so that it will change?
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Spotify crashes when loading app in wifi

Hello I can not use Spotify when on wifi it crashes every time I have to turn wifi off in order for it to work, I have tried reinstalling the app and no success I'm using an iPhone 6s Plus and on the latest iOS fw

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  • Hello I can not use Spotify when on wifi it crashes every time I have to turn wifi off in order for it to work, I have tried reinstalling the app and no success I'm using an iPhone 6s Plus and on the...
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Icon Disappeared after update

My Spotify app icon disappeared on my iPhone after I updated. I try to download it from the App Store and when I click the install button, it spins for a second and install pops right back up. I can't find it to delete it and Can't install either. He...

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  • My Spotify app icon disappeared on my iPhone after I updated. I try to download it from the App Store and when I click the install button, it spins for a second and install pops right back up. I can'...
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Solved!! Downloading spotify playlists for offline mode

Hello! I just became a premium member and wanted to download some playlists to immediately make use of the offline mode on my way to work tomorrow. But whenever I open any of the playlists in the charts or browse mode or whatever, the 'available offl...

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  • Hello!   I just became a premium member and wanted to download some playlists to immediately make use of the offline mode on my way to work tomorrow. But whenever I open any of the playlists i...
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Download on old Mac

Hi! I have an ancient Mac, Mac OS 10.6.8.Recently spofity stopped working altogether, so I decidede to uninstall and install/download it again, but now it does not allow me to install as it says the version is not suitable for my mac.Where can I find...

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  • Hi!   I have an ancient Mac, Mac OS 10.6.8. Recently spofity stopped working altogether, so I decidede to uninstall and install/download it again, but now it does not allow me to install as i...
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I can't download my local files

I want to download local files from my PC to my Iphone but I can't. I turn "Availible in offline" but the songs remain grey. I never had this issue. I recently swithced from android to Iphone 6s. I tried everything, reinstall, reboot, etc

  • Casual Listener
  • I want to download local files from my PC to my Iphone but I can't. I turn "Availible in offline" but the songs remain grey. I never had this issue. I recently swithced from android to Iphone 6s. I t...
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