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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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Solved!! Can't connect ios9

Spotify won't connect on my iPad, my wife's iPad or my iPhone all running ios9.1 when I try to connect, the "connecting..." bar just stays the same and never connects. strangely tracks will play for about 10-12 seconds then pause, even though Spotify...

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify won't connect on my iPad, my wife's iPad or my iPhone all running ios9.1   when I try to connect, the "connecting..." bar just stays the same and never connects.   strangely tra...
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Not playing on iPhone

While working on my Mac, listening on my iPhone is not working. How can i fix?

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  • While working on my Mac, listening on my iPhone is not working.  How can i fix?
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Chromecast Audio and iOS

Hello, I have a couple of questions vwith Spotify via Chromecast Audio. 1) At the end of each song on a playlist (or album), there is a slight gap in audio a few seconds before the song ends. This is not the normal gap between songs, this happens whi...

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  • Hello, I have a couple of questions vwith Spotify via Chromecast Audio.   1) At the end of each song on a playlist (or album), there is a slight gap in audio a few seconds before the song ends...
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When I play over Airplay the system stutters and stops (kicked out of Airplay connection)

Description When I use spotify over Airplay the music stops or stutters consistenly A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Play any playlist (downloaded or radio) 2. Connect to my Apple TV via wireless 3. Plays briefly and stops / stutt...

  • Casual Listener
  • Description When I use spotify over Airplay the music stops or stutters consistenly   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Play any playlist (downloaded or radio) 2. Co...
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Skärmen helt svart

Hej mitt namn är Gabriel o jag har ett stort problem, när jag öppnar Spotify appen är skärmen helt svart och inget händer. När jag klickar upp alla appar som används så står det logga in och registrera dig men när jag klickar på appen blir det återig...

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  • Hej mitt namn är Gabriel o jag har ett stort problem, när jag öppnar Spotify appen är skärmen helt svart och inget händer. När jag klickar upp alla appar som används så står det logga in och registre...
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Songs disappeared from playlist bit not from preview

Hello everyone!2 days ago I created a playlist with the 3 albums of Charlie Winston. Today the playlist still indicates that it has 40 songs in it but once I click on it, only 12 are remaining (last album and few songs from previous ones). The strang...

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  • Hello everyone! 2 days ago I created a playlist with the 3 albums of Charlie Winston. Today the playlist still indicates that it has 40 songs in it but once I click on it, only 12 are remaining (las...
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I added a bunch of albums on my iPhone to library and they do not sync to iPad

Brief description of the issue: I added a bunch of albums on my iPhone to library and they do not sync to iPadSteps to reproduce the issue: Add a song on my iPhone, wait for days, nothing added on my phone syncs to my iPadWhen I add songs on my iPhon...

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  • Brief description of the issue: I added a bunch of albums on my iPhone to library and they do not sync to iPad Steps to reproduce the issue: Add a song on my iPhone, wait for days, nothing adde...
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Playlists

I have playlists that I setup on my windows desktop but I don't see them when I use spotify on my iphone. where are they?

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  • I have playlists that I setup on my windows desktop but I don't see them when I use spotify on my iphone.  where are they?
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Iphone 6 with IOS 9.1 Spotify Sound Problem

Hi Everyone, I have a Spotify sound problem with my iphone 6 with IOS 9.1. I have used two bluetooth wireless speakers separately and both of them experience the same problem. Both devices (Ultimate Ears Boom and Fugoo Style XL) had same problem that...

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  • Hi Everyone, I have a Spotify sound problem with my iphone 6 with IOS 9.1. I have used two bluetooth wireless speakers separately and both of them experience the same problem. Both devices (Ultimate ...
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Spotify premium Not working on iPhone or iPad showing as free subscription

I have tried to use Spotify on my iPhone today and it won't allow me to play offline, even though I've had premium for many months. It says my subscription type is free and even when I try to select a song it doesn't allow me. When I click shuffle pl...

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  • I have tried to use Spotify on my iPhone today and it won't allow me to play offline, even though I've had premium for many months. It says my subscription type is free and even when I try to select ...
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Spotify app defect

The Spotify app on my iPhone seems to have some bugs. The icon shows up as if it was installing but can't be accessed.I have tried to reinstall without any chanceTried to delete it but it can't be deletedOnly accessing it from the information menu do...

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  • The Spotify app on my iPhone seems to have some bugs. The icon shows up as if it was installing but can't be accessed. I have tried to reinstall without any chance Tried to delete it but it can't b...
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Playlist freezing / not shown after resume using Spotfy on Iphone6

Hi all, when resuming using spotify after some time, the app is shown, but last playlist is not shown. Just the three small circles are apearing in the middle of the screen. It is possible to start the last played track at the bottom. After leaving t...

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  • Hi all,   when resuming using spotify after some time, the app is shown, but last playlist is not shown. Just the three small circles are apearing in the middle of the screen. It is possible t...
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Syncing Songs and Playlists

Hello people,I need guidance for syncing my playlists and songs to my iPhone. Yes I have Internet connection, 1GB + worth of free space and a Premium Spotify account. Everytime I attempt to turn 'Available Offline' on, it will change to green but do ...

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  • Hello people, I need guidance for syncing my playlists and songs to my iPhone. Yes I have Internet connection, 1GB + worth of free space and a Premium Spotify account. Everytime I attempt to turn ...
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Solved!! AirPlay and Bluetooth play-back not possible

Since of today I am not longer able to play Spotify on any of my AirPlay or Bluetooth devices. The only thing I can hear is some kind of a strange low noise.I use the Spotify app 4.3.0 with iOS 9.1 on an iPhone 6

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  • Since of today I am not longer able to play Spotify on any of my AirPlay or Bluetooth devices. The only thing I can hear is some kind of a strange low noise. I use the Spotify app 4.3.0 with iOS 9.1...
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Playlist is not displayed properly on a device with Ipod integration

I use iPhone 5s in my car (Opel Insignia 2013). It's connected via USB and detected as iPod device. When I try to display playlist on car's display I get something like this: Gotye - Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye - Somebody That I Used To KnowGot...

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  • I use iPhone 5s in my car (Opel Insignia 2013). It's connected via USB and detected as iPod device. When I try to display playlist on car's display I get something like this:   Gotye - Somebod...
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Spotify via AUDI MMI music interface

Hi - I am tearing my hair out trying to get Spotify to play through my 2013 Audi A3 via the Audi MMI I have connected my IPAD mini to my car with the Audi provided connector and a 30 pin/lightning adapter, and my device connects fine only to say 'no ...

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  • Hi - I am tearing my hair out trying to get Spotify to play through my 2013 Audi A3 via the Audi MMI   I have connected my IPAD mini to my car with the Audi provided connector and a 30 pin/lig...
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Can't listen to Local Files on my Mac/iPhone

On my Mac, the "Local Files" playlist is visible, with all of my music in it, but spotify won't let me make the playlist available offline. Because of this, when I use spotify on my phone, none of my local files are even visible. I looked it up on th...

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  • On my Mac, the "Local Files" playlist is visible, with all of my music in it, but spotify won't let me make the playlist available offline. Because of this, when I use spotify on my phone, none ...
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My Spotify App froze while updating. Unable to use it now.

I updated my Spotify app in my iphone 4 (iOS 7.1.2) last week. It froze and will not get out of the "waiting" mode since then. There is nothing I can do with it. I am unable to use it, even delete it, or move it. It's just been frozen since. Anyone c...

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  • I updated my Spotify app in my iphone 4 (iOS 7.1.2) last week. It froze and will not get out of the "waiting" mode since then. There is nothing I can do with it. I am unable to use it, even dele...
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Spotify app on iOS 9.1 crashing even after reinstalled

Hi everyone, My Spotify app keeps crashing on my iPhone 6 (running iOS 9.1) even after I reinstalled the app. (Spotify from my MacBook Air seems to be working fine.) Any suggestions as to how I can get the app to stop crashing? Thank you!

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  • Hi everyone,   My Spotify app keeps crashing on my iPhone 6 (running iOS 9.1) even after I reinstalled the app. (Spotify from my MacBook Air seems to be working fine.)   Any suggestions...
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Local Files won't download offline

I'm trying to add some songs to the local files portion of my Iphone's Spotify app from my MacBook and it won't work. My firewall is off, I'm on a school wifi with no other ones around, and I've tried redownloading both the phone app and the MacBook ...

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  • I'm trying to add some songs to the local files portion of my Iphone's Spotify app from my MacBook and it won't work.  My firewall is off, I'm on a school wifi with no other ones around, and I'v...
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