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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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  • sapmi
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iOS 5 compatible app?

Spotify is now iOS 6+ only. Spotify for iOS 4 is a very outdated version/app, not the same as the latest iOS 5 compatible version of Spotify. Could we get a Spotify for iOS 5 app in App Store? With the "latest" additions possible. As of now, iOS 5 us...

  • Newbie
  • Spotify is now iOS 6+ only. Spotify for iOS 4 is a very outdated version/app, not the same as the latest iOS 5 compatible version of Spotify.   Could we get a Spotify f...
  • Velkkr0
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Saved albums not showing on my Mac

I selected and saved Albums on my iPad and they are not showing on my Mac (I am logged in the same account - my starred tracks are showing but not the saved albums).

  • Newbie
  • I selected and saved Albums on my iPad and they are not showing on my Mac (I am logged in the same account - my starred tracks are showing but not the saved albums). 
  • plants_
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Certain songs stop playing after 10-14 seconds

Some songs on my library will stop playing after 10-14 seconds and will not ever load. After they stop they won't download either, it started happening right after the last update. Any ideas on how I can fix this?

  • Visitor
  • Some songs on my library will stop playing after 10-14 seconds and will not ever load. After they stop they won't download either, it started happening right after the last update. Any ideas on how I...
  • Nico
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Still crashes

Spotify works on my iphone but not my iPad pro. I've uninstalled and reinstalled several times. I've even tried the "changing the region" trick. Still doesn't work. When the app isn't frozen when I open the app, which is every time, the times I mange...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify works on my iphone but not my iPad pro. I've uninstalled and reinstalled several times. I've even tried the "changing the region" trick. Still doesn't work. When the app isn't frozen when I o...
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Make your own mixes the default offline file?

Hi, One of my favourite albums was originally released heavily compressed, but now has a DVD-A uncompressed release that wouldn't be on spotify, but sounds 10x better and clearer. Is there a way I can set this album to be offline and then sync my mix...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi,   One of my favourite albums was originally released heavily compressed, but now has a DVD-A uncompressed release that wouldn't be on spotify, but sounds 10x better and clearer. Is there a...
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Trubles with same sons's tempo

I had same song's that have the tempo slowed, I don't know why, please help me.

  • Casual Listener
  • I had same song's that have the tempo slowed, I don't know why, please help me.
  • matpastor
  • Casual Listener
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"Search Failed" on Iphone

I am getting a search failed message when trying to look for music on my iphone. I've tried restarting the phone, logging out and logging back in. This error is not occuring on my laptop. Anyone else having an issue?

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  • Newbie
  • I am getting a search failed message when trying to look for music on my iphone. I've tried restarting the phone, logging out and logging back in. This error is not occuring on my laptop. Anyone else...
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Solved!! Spotify premium

I purchased spotify premium through the AppStore, I have been charged for the purchase however I have not been given spotify premium. The email I use for my Facebook, spotify and App Store account is the exact same. Where would I go from here?

  • Newbie
  • I purchased spotify premium through the AppStore, I have been charged for the purchase however I have not been given spotify premium. The email I use for my Facebook, spotify and App Store account is...
  • meahtenoha
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ps4 spotify

Im paying for premium i was saving playlist on my ps4 now i go in it only gives me the songs in a great long list line i used to have albums saved playlist saved and when i go on i would click on a specific playlist to play now under your music is ju...

  • Casual Listener
  • Im paying for premium i was saving playlist on my ps4 now i go in it only gives me the songs in a great long list line i used to have albums saved playlist saved and when i go on i would click on a s...
  • whydoineed1
  • Casual Listener
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1 notification on app been showing for months - can't get rid of it

I've had a notification showing on my iphone6 for Spotify for about 6 months. I don't have any new messages, Ive changed all the settings, turning off all notifications and turning them on again, changing other settings and still it won't disappear. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've had a notification showing on my iphone6 for Spotify for about 6 months. I don't have any new messages, Ive changed all the settings, turning off all notifications and turning them on again, cha...
  • Mattosaurus
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Spotify Not Scrobbling to Last.fm When Played on Phone

When I play Spotify on my laptop, it scrobbles tracks to my Last.fm. However, when I play it from my phone it does not scrobble to Last.fm. I have scrobbling enabled and it's connected to Last.fm, but the tracks are not scrobbled. I have uninstalled ...

  • Music Fan
  • When I play Spotify on my laptop, it scrobbles tracks to my Last.fm. However, when I play it from my phone it does not scrobble to Last.fm. I have scrobbling enabled and it's connected to Last.f...
  • an-ja-ler
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iPhone 6s+ Crashing

I've got the latest version of the app and iOS 9.2.1. Whenever I open the app it crashes a few seconds later. I've tried uninstalling, hard restarting my phone and logging in as a different user but it still crashes every time. Starting to think it m...

  • Newbie
  • I've got the latest version of the app and iOS 9.2.1.  Whenever I open the app it crashes a few seconds later. I've tried uninstalling, hard restarting my phone and logging in as a different ...
  • Bittencourt
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Facebook

So, I now have 2 Spotify accounts one free and premium. However, the old Spotify acc (free) is linked with my Facebook. I'm trying to share a music on Facebook with my new acc (premium) but it doesn't post on my Facebook. Is there any way to delete m...

  • Visitor
  • So, I now have 2 Spotify accounts one free and premium. However, the old Spotify acc (free) is linked with my Facebook. I'm trying to share a music on Facebook with my new acc (premium) but it doesn'...
  • kbrooksc
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iPhone 6 Offline 'Browse'

A quandary - on my iPhone I have taken albums offline and they have downloaded correctly. However when I try to play them when offline, by tapping on the route your library / album - I cannot see them. It says that you can hit 'browse' to view them -...

  • Casual Listener
  • A quandary - on my iPhone I have taken albums offline and they have downloaded correctly. However when I try to play them when offline, by tapping on the route your library / album - I cannot see the...
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iPhone 6 Offline 'Browse'

A quandary - on my iPhone I have taken albums offline and they have downloaded correctly. However when I try to play them when offline, by tapping on the route your library / album - I cannot see them. It says that you can hit 'browse' to view them -...

  • Casual Listener
  • A quandary - on my iPhone I have taken albums offline and they have downloaded correctly. However when I try to play them when offline, by tapping on the route your library / album - I cannot see the...
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Latest update issue

I updated my spotify app on my iPhone 6 last week. However, nothing has been the same since. I can open up Spotify and see all of my playlists. I can click on one, and a song will play. One song will play and nothing more. I have tried using it in di...

  • Casual Listener
  • I updated my spotify app on my iPhone 6 last week. However, nothing has been the same since. I can open up Spotify and see all of my playlists. I can click on one, and a song will play. One song will...
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Accidentally removed a song, but dont know which

I accidentally swiped left and deleted a song, but didn't see which it was before it disappeared. Is there anywhere I can see my removed songs or somehow recover that song? Thanks!

  • Newbie
  • I accidentally swiped left and deleted a song, but didn't see which it was before it disappeared. Is there anywhere I can see my removed songs or somehow recover that song?   Thanks!
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Spotify offline mode

Hi I'm new to Spotify and don't have a subscription to it. I began listening in offline mode as I didn't want to use my data. However now I can't go into offline mode, and when I try to it gives me an error saying I have to use premium. So how does t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi I'm new to Spotify and don't have a subscription to it. I began listening in offline mode as I didn't want to use my data. However now I can't go into offline mode, and when I try to it gives me a...
  • Ccleary006
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Downloaded music became streamed again, big cellular data used

I have premium account. I downloaded playlist and play them on the road, to avoid eating up too much of my data plan.This morning I got a reminder from my carrier that not much of the monthly data quota is left. So I checked the reason. Turns out the...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have premium account. I downloaded playlist and play them on the road, to avoid eating up too much of my data plan. This morning I got a reminder from my carrier that not much of the monthly data ...
  • wbao
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Discover weekly

Discover weekly isn't even in the same ballpark to the music that I listen to. Is there a way to reset this or fix it? I would like to use this!

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  • Discover weekly isn't even in the same ballpark to the music that I listen to. Is there a way to reset this or fix it? I would like to use this!
  • Jayb72
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