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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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Spotify Connect issue

Recently, there have been several devices that do not belong to me that have connected to my Spotify using the Spotify Connect feature. We are not on the same Wi-Fi. These devices constantly interrupt me anytime I start listening to Spotify. Is there...

  • Newbie
  • Recently, there have been several devices that do not belong to me that have connected to my Spotify using the Spotify Connect feature. We are not on the same Wi-Fi.  These devices constantly in...
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I cannot sync my iPhone to spotify

HI - can anyone tell me how to sync my iphone to spotify? I've plugged it into my laptop and opened spotify, but when I try and log in using the app it says that I need to connect to a computer, and I can't see my phone under devices in the spotify a...

  • Newbie
  • HI - can anyone tell me how to sync my iphone to spotify? I've plugged it into my laptop and opened spotify, but when I try and log in using the app it says that I need to connect to a computer, and ...
  • ladylikekaya
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Solved!! Offline playlists no longer offline available on iPhone 5s. **HELP**

Hi, Since a few days my offline playlists are no longer offline available on my iPhone 5s. As far as i know nothing has changed. I have 3gb of free space and a working wifi connection. I clicked on the 'offline available' button but it says 'waiting ...

  • Regular
  • Hi,   Since a few days my offline playlists are no longer offline available on my iPhone 5s. As far as i know nothing has changed. I have 3gb of free space and a working wifi connection. I cli...
  • Sahne
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[HOW TO] Spotify Bluetooth (IOS) Bluetooth Lock Problem (SOLUTION)

Backstory - Hello my name is Anthony, I've been using Spotify for a LONG TIME! Started when accounts were only Facebook linked! Anyway I made this tutorial to solve an ongoing issue within the Spotify IOS community. Earlier this year I purchased a ve...

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  • Backstory - Hello my name is Anthony, I've been using Spotify for a LONG TIME! Started when accounts were only Facebook linked! Anyway I made this tutorial to solve an ongoing issue within the Spotif...
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Spotify 'now playing' bad bug

I have noticed quite a bad bug on Spotify on my iPhone today, when I'm playing from a playlist and I scroll down in the playlist to find the song I'm playing at the moment, the highlighted green song isn't actually the song that's being played. I've ...

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  • I have noticed quite a bad bug on Spotify on my iPhone today, when I'm playing from a playlist and I scroll down in the playlist to find the song I'm playing at the moment, the highlighted green song...
  • jezza1685
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Waiting to download, issue ever since i updated my iphone 6.

I am trying to download my 3 main playlists around 249 songs. And yes i have been paying for premium and i do have it currently. I really dont know what to do. its not only my local files, which worked before i updated. i am not sure what to do reall...

  • Newbie
  • I am trying to download my 3 main playlists around 249 songs. And yes i have been paying for premium and i do have it currently. I really dont know what to do. its not only my local files, which work...
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Solved!! Can´t synch changes in "my music -> albums" on my iPhone 6S

I´ve added some new albums to "My Music -> Albums" on the iPad. I also removed some older ones on the same device at the same time. I can see all these changes on my desktop but unfortunately not on my iphone. I´ve signed out and back in a couple of ...

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  • I´ve added some new albums to "My Music -> Albums" on the iPad. I also removed some older ones on the same device at the same time. I can see all these changes on my desktop but unfortunately not ...
  • Nico
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Solved!! Spotify Connect not available on iOS devices since update to 4.0.0

I'm experiencing a problem with the Connect feature on iOS devices. The Spotify Connect feature is no longer visible since the app has been updated to version 4.0.0. My device is no longer showing up as Spotify Connect speaker. Tested on iPad Air 2 w...

  • Newbie
  • I'm experiencing a problem with the Connect feature on iOS devices. The Spotify Connect feature is no longer visible since the app has been updated to version 4.0.0. My device is no longer showing up...
  • dönerkatz
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Canción se escucha con lluvia !!

Esta canción se escucha con lluvia, es más solo se escucha ruido. Espero que lo solucionen gracias !!https://open.spotify.com/track/00bVhFGKvJIzf75Loqmw2v

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  • Esta canción se escucha con lluvia, es más solo se escucha ruido. Espero que lo solucionen gracias !! https://open.spotify.com/track/00bVhFGKvJIzf75Loqmw2v
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Songs breaking up on Ios app

I am running the Spotify App on my Ipad and after a while songs start breaking up for no apparent reason. The Spotify App version is 4.0.0.919, streaming quality is set to 320kbps, Ipad model is MD524ZP/A (standard retina), Ios 9.0.1 (13A404). Wifi i...

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  • I am running the Spotify App on my Ipad and after a while songs start breaking up for no apparent reason.   The Spotify App version is 4.0.0.919, streaming quality is set to 320kbps, Ipad mode...
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Paid for premium but still have free, how to refund through apple?

I got premium last night and im still in the free.spotify said to ask for a refund and from apple, but idk how toask for a refund. help?

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  • I got premium last night and im still in the free. spotify said to ask for a refund and from apple, but idk how to ask for a refund. help?
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Offline playlist for iPod touch

I used to be able to play music offline with my iPod touch. After getting premium back and after getting the latest iOS update, I wanted to get my music available offline again. But now it's not downloading. I have lots of free space. Help, please.

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  • I used to be able to play music offline with my iPod touch. After getting premium back and after getting the latest iOS update, I wanted to get my music available offline again. But now it's not down...
  • OviiiOne
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Premium subscription , local file transfer from Iphone to MAC

Hi, I have a premium subscription to Spotify . I have local Files download with Spotify on my Iphone 5; I want to trasfer those local files to my MAC and listen them with Spotofy without using another internet traffic . Is it possible transfer files ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,  I have a premium subscription to Spotify . I have local Files download with Spotify on my Iphone 5; I want to trasfer those local files to my MAC and listen them with Spotofy without using...
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Como hago para syncronizar mi musica de mi pc al iphone??

Primero. en el programa de pc no aparece el icono de dispositivos.Segun lei.. solo puedo hacerlo via wifi.. es decir usar una laptop y el iphone conectados en la misma red wifi.. es correcto?Porq ya lo hice.. mi laptop tiene canciones locales pero no...

  • Casual Listener
  • Primero.  en el programa de pc no aparece el icono de dispositivos. Segun lei.. solo puedo hacerlo via wifi.. es decir usar una laptop y el iphone conectados en la misma red wifi.. es correcto?...
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No me habre spotify

Cerre la sesión de Spotify y trate luego de abrirla y no pude trate de cambiar de contraseña y no me dejo que hago?

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  • Cerre la sesión de Spotify y trate luego de abrirla y no pude trate de cambiar de contraseña y no me dejo que hago?
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Solved!! Spotify crashes when Voiceover is turned on.

Hi there, I am experiencing some weird behavior when I try to open the Spotify app with VoiceOver turned on (IOS Speech synthesis). When I open the app it loads the screen, hang for some few seconds and then closing the app. If I disable VoiceOver, o...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there,   I am experiencing some weird behavior when I try to open the Spotify app with VoiceOver turned on (IOS Speech synthesis). When I open the app it loads the screen, hang for some f...
  • Patricearcand
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Spotify switches local files to piano versions after sync

I am using an iPhone 6S with iOS 9.0.1 I'm trying to download some of my local files to my phone offline, but Spotify automatically switches some of my local files to piano/karaoke/cover versions when syncing to my phone. For example: Taylor Swift - ...

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  • I am using an iPhone 6S with iOS 9.0.1   I'm trying to download some of my local files to my phone offline, but Spotify automatically switches some of my local files to piano/karaoke/cover ver...
  • amrey
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