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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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Can't add a song to a playlist after a first try with an other playlist

On an iPhone with iOS 9 - Select a song to add to a playlist- Select a playlist- Alert saying that the playlist already contains that song. Tap Cancel in the dialog box.- Choose an other playlist instead- and it doesn't work, you tap on the second pl...

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  • On an iPhone with iOS 9   - Select a song to add to a playlist - Select a playlist - Alert saying that the playlist already contains that song. Tap Cancel in the dialog box. - Choose a...
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iPhone 6 - spotify doesnt work on wifi

For the past couple months I noticed that the latest version of Spotify and the latest version if iOS don't work over wifi. It just says "Connecting" and that's it. I can't listen to spotify on my phone unless I'm on the mobile network. Uninstalling ...

  • Casual Listener
  • For the past couple months I noticed that the latest version of Spotify and the latest version if iOS don't work over wifi. It just says "Connecting" and that's it. I can't listen to spotify on my ph...
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Solved!! Logging in on ipone 6s

I just got a new iphone 6s and had all my stuff transferred from my old phone to my new phone. Since then I have not been able to log in. It gives me error message 404 (temporary log in problem). I have reset my spotify password and my facebook passw...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just got a new iphone 6s and had all my stuff transferred from my old phone to my new phone.  Since then I have not been able to log in.  It gives me error message 404 (temporary log in p...
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Local files on iPhone 6

I love spotify, but it is a very shi**y solution when it comes til local files. I have several times had the problem, that the playlist including spotify and local files dont play the local files. They are greyed out on the iPhone even thogh the same...

  • Casual Listener
  • I love spotify, but it is a very shi**y solution when it comes til local files.   I have several times had the problem, that the playlist including spotify and local files dont play the local ...
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Keyboard blocks remote play options when searching

On iOs 9.1 (iPhone 6) the keyboard overlay blocks the possibility to choose "Listen on this iPhone" button when remote play starts on another PC while you are searching on the iPhone. Steps to reproduce the issue:Remote play must not be activeOpen iP...

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  • On iOs 9.1 (iPhone 6) the keyboard overlay blocks the possibility to choose "Listen on this iPhone" button when remote play starts on another PC while you are searching on the iPhone.   Steps ...
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Spotify "connecting.." for too long in my home network

Spotify connects almost instantly on any other network, except mine. And i have a pretty stable and fast network. This didn't use to happen, but i cannot remember exacty when it started.

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  • Spotify connects almost instantly on any other network, except mine. And i have a pretty stable and fast network. This didn't use to happen, but i cannot remember exacty when it started. 
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Continuous Play

I am using Spotify on my iPad. I would like Spotify to keep playing continuous without shutting down. I am hoping that it will not shut down after 3 hours of play like some other music service does. Is there a way to do this ? Thanks

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  • I am using Spotify on my iPad.    I would like Spotify to keep playing continuous without shutting down.     I am hoping that it will not shut down after 3 hours of play like ...
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not activated

Hi. I registered to Spotify 129 this morning, activated in via link then entered the verification and it's not yet activated until now.

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  • Hi. I registered to Spotify 129 this morning, activated in via link then entered the verification and it's not yet activated until now.
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songs are not being downloaden

Device:iPhone 6Operating System Version:9.0.2 (13A452)Spotify Version:4.4.0.1576Description:I had my music stored on my iPhone in downloadquality normal. I changed this to high. The problem is that now still a lot of songs have to be downloaded/chang...

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  • Device: iPhone 6 Operating System Version: 9.0.2 (13A452) Spotify Version: 4.4.0.1576 Description: I had my music stored on my iPhone in downloadquality normal. I changed this to high. T...
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Can't verify my account.

I've already subscribed Spotify99 to globe, but whenever i'm going to verify it to the site it won't verify. Pls send help.

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  • I've already subscribed Spotify99 to globe, but whenever i'm going to verify it to the site it won't verify. Pls send help.
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Connecting to Bowers and Wilkins

Can anyone please advise how I can play to my bowers and wilkins speaker off my mac computer - the air play icon isnt coming up Thank you

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  • Can anyone please advise how I can play to my bowers and wilkins speaker off my mac computer - the air play icon isnt coming up 🙂   Thank you
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How to play to my Bowers and Wilkins speaker

Can anyone please advise how I can play to my bowers and wilkins speaker off my mac computer - they air play i con isnt coming up Thank you

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  • Can anyone please advise how I can play to my bowers and wilkins speaker off my mac computer - they air play i con isnt coming up 🙂   Thank you
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Solved!! Spotify iOS App v4.3.0 Crash on Launch

=== START OF TEMPLATE ===Brief description of the issue:Since update v4.3.0 Spotify crashes on launch immediately after logging in with account details, and every subsequent time after that. Steps to reproduce the issue:Updated iOS app like anyone no...

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  • === START OF TEMPLATE === Brief description of the issue: Since update v4.3.0 Spotify crashes on launch immediately after logging in with account details, and every subsequent time after that. &...
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Can't follow friends on Iphone

What is up with the 'follow' function on iOS? Why can't I just click the button and then it follows a friend. Or why is it that my friend says he followed me but I dont see him in my followers? Having looked through the forum it seems like folks have...

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  • What is up with the 'follow' function on iOS? Why can't I just click the button and then it follows a friend. Or why is it that my friend says he followed me but I dont see him in my followers? ...
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Playlists wont load (ios6)

I've been using the spotify for ios6 app for like ever. It's worked really well up until now. My playlists will not load. The search bar work but will only play one song then wont play another till i restart the app. This sucks! Spotify is like my on...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've been using the spotify for ios6 app for like ever. It's worked really well up until now. My playlists will not load. The search bar work but will only play one song then wont play another till i...
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Local Files Acting Up

Hey guys, So I recently added some Panic! At the Disco music to my laptop that isn't already on Spotify, and I got the tracks into "Local Files" on my laptop, but I'm having two problems that could be connected:1) Two of the ten local files appear gr...

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  • Hey guys,    So I recently added some Panic! At the Disco music to my laptop that isn't already on Spotify, and I got the tracks into "Local Files" on my laptop, but I'm having two proble...
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Spotify Connect Invalid Device

Device: Every (Mac, iPhone, etc) Operating System Version: 10.14 Spotify Version: All Description: I see an unauthorized device in my "Spotify Connect" that doesn't allow me to play my song. It keeps switch and controlling that device. It's not on my...

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  • Device: Every (Mac, iPhone, etc)    Operating System Version: 10.14   Spotify Version: All   Description: I see an unauthorized device in my "Spotify Connect" that doesn't a...
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Solved!! Test apps

Hi,Is there a way to help spotify by testing their apps in you know beta and stuff or using TestFlight?Thanks in advance

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, Is there a way to help spotify by testing their apps in you know beta and stuff or using TestFlight? Thanks in advance
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Where are the 3D Touch feautures?

The update pushed live today in the iOS app store lists 3D Touch support for iPhone 6S to search and see recently played albums/playlists, however it's not working at all. If I try it from the homescreen icon, it just gives the unsupported 3D touch v...

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  • The update pushed live today in the iOS app store lists 3D Touch support for iPhone 6S to search and see recently played albums/playlists, however it's not working at all. If I try it from the homesc...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Spotify Issues on iPad Pro

Hello, I'm a long time Spotify user and overall love the app! I just purchased an iPad Pro today (128GB WiFi+LTE). The Spotify app opens to the splash page and hangs there indefinitely. At this page, the home button stops working (ie. it won't return...

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  • Hello, I'm a long time Spotify user and overall love the app!     I just purchased an iPad Pro today (128GB WiFi+LTE). The Spotify app opens to the splash page and hangs there indefinite...
  • MattSuda
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