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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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Off line mode won't play albums unless refreshed every 24 hours

I'm using an iPod Touch 4th generation running iOS 6.1.4 I've got about 30 albums downloaded and about 10 playlists. All the albums and playlists are set to "ON' for off line listening. After about 24 hours, my albums show no music available, however...

  • Newbie
  • I'm using an iPod Touch 4th generation running iOS 6.1.4   I've got about 30 albums downloaded and about 10 playlists.   All the albums and playlists are set to "ON' for off line listenin...
  • MattSuda
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1 month free trial in Spotify App

Hello and my question is, why is the 1 month subscription trial only available on the Spotify website and not available on the Spotify iOS app? I do remember there was an option to do this at one point but now all I see in the app is a option to join...

  • Newbie
  • Hello and my question is, why is the 1 month subscription trial only available on the Spotify website and not available on the Spotify iOS app? I do remember there was an option to do this at on...
  • MattSuda
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Spotify premium not working

Same old story that's been going on for years with Spotify, according to google. Paid for Spotify premium with my credit card, and my account still says Free 24 hours later. None of the troubleshooting worked; none of the people I emailed were helpfu...

  • Newbie
  • Same old story that's been going on for years with Spotify, according to google. Paid for Spotify premium with my credit card, and my account still says Free 24 hours later. None of the troubleshooti...
  • Pete
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My Starred tracks have gone! How can I get them back?

Went on the Spotify app and my Starred tracks have gone. I do have a seperate Starred playlist with about 2200 songs on, but that's an old one. Please could someone help? Thanks.

  • Newbie
  • Went on the Spotify app and my Starred tracks have gone. I do have a seperate Starred playlist with about 2200 songs on, but that's an old one. Please could someone help? Thanks.
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Offline mode, songs in albums..

Hi how do u know how many songs are in the albums u download for offline use. I have a load of stuff downloaded but the albums show one or to songs, I want to know how many songs are in that album.Thanks

  • Roadie
  • Hi how do u know how many songs are in the albums u download for offline use. I have a load of stuff downloaded but the albums show one or to songs, I want to know how many songs are in that album. ...
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Solved!! When Spotify will be compatible with Siri?

Apple released the API to do it but Spotify not update the app yet to add this feature.

  • Newbie
  • Apple released the API to do it but Spotify not update the app yet to add this feature. 😕
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Spotify looks different than everybody else's!

My IOS spotify seems to look different than anybody else I know. We are all on the latest spotify update but it seems my left menu screen only has a black background and theirs cycle through different images behind the text. I am a bit disappointed b...

  • Newbie
  • My IOS spotify seems to look different than anybody else I know. We are all on the latest spotify update but it seems my left menu screen only has a black background and theirs cycle through differen...
  • MattSuda
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How do I get my iPhone6 to sync with spotify and download a playlist for offline use?

I am a premium member. I've been using spotify forever. I can't figure out how to get the offline playlist function to work. This is exactly what I'm doing - Macbook Pro is turned on and wifi is on. iPhone6 is turned on with same wifi on and cellular...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am a premium member. I've been using spotify forever. I can't figure out how to get the offline playlist function to work. This is exactly what I'm doing - Macbook Pro is turned on and wifi is on. ...
  • rotorheadjustin
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Spotify is now so slow on my Ipad 2 that is nearly unusuable

I had a similar problem with my 4s and upgrading Spotify. I have an IPad Air 2, running iOS 7 - and I had auto-updates on. I should of turned it off. Previously, spotify was a little slow but still pretty usuable - now it takes maybe 20-30 seconds to...

  • Casual Listener
  • I had a similar problem with my 4s and upgrading Spotify.   I have an IPad Air 2, running iOS 7 - and I had auto-updates on.  I should of turned it off.  Previously, spotify was a li...
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Limiting What Playlists Are available

Hi I have a restaurant which we use spotify in as our main source of music. However even after creatng several playlists, the staff still take it upon them selves to adjust the music to what they prefer to listen to. I know this is a long shot but I ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi    I have a restaurant which we use spotify in as our main source of music. However even after creatng several playlists, the staff still take it upon them selves to adjust the music t...
  • Nico
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[iOS] BUG: Settings for shuffle and repeat button not persisting

Brief description of the issue:My Spotify app won't persist Shuffle and Repeat button states, and after restarting the app they will be marked as disabled. I have this issue since a long time already, didn't have a chance to file a bug report. This i...

  • Newbie
  • Brief description of the issue: My Spotify app won't persist Shuffle and Repeat button states, and after restarting the app they will be marked as disabled. I have this issue since a long time alrea...
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Where is the Recently played list ? It just dissapeared

Where is the Recently Played list that was in My Music section ?? It Has dissapeared.. Does anyone have the same problem ? Thanks

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  • Where is the Recently Played list that was in My Music section ??    It Has dissapeared..   Does anyone have the same problem ?   Thanks
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I cant add my facebook friends

Hi,i have verified accoyunt with facebook. I am using premium but i cant add my facebook friends. I can mark them all but it didnt work. The number is still the same. Can you fix this problem ?

  • Newbie
  • Hi,i have verified accoyunt with facebook. I am using premium but i cant add my facebook friends. I can mark them all but it didnt work. The number is still the same. Can you fix this problem ?
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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...

  • Newbie
  • 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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