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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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iPad playlist behaviour

When drilling through playlist folders and then choosing a playlist, Spotify will start the playlist folder listing at the beginning when attempting to swipe backwards. To give an example, let's say I want to listen to something by the band Rush. If ...

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  • When drilling through playlist folders and then choosing a playlist, Spotify will start the playlist folder listing at the beginning when attempting to swipe backwards.  To give an example, let'...
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help with speakers

hello, i got myself a phillips 5.1 surround system. (HTB3520G/12) and when i connect with spotify using bluethoot i only get sound i the front speakers, no souns i the rear speakers. this happen on both ios and android. Is it any way to fix this? i a...

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  • hello, i got myself a phillips 5.1 surround system. (HTB3520G/12) and when i connect with spotify using bluethoot i only get sound i the front speakers, no souns i the rear speakers. this happen on b...
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Spotify won't connect to my Facebook

Spotify was working fine, but now it won't connect to my facebook. I can't access any of my songs or playlists, and its also not working on my computer. When I went to reset your password it didn't work. It tells me I don't have an account but when I...

  • Newbie
  • Spotify was working fine, but now it won't connect to my facebook. I can't access any of my songs or playlists, and its also not working on my computer. When I went to reset your password it didn't w...
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Spotify mobile app not compatible with ipod touch 4th gen.

Hello everyone, I've just ran into one of the most annoying issues in awhile. So, I was having problems with songs on my queue playing but no sounds coming out. I decided to delete Spotify on my ipod touch 4th gen and attempted to redownload it. I wa...

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  • Hello everyone, I've just ran into one of the most annoying issues in awhile.   So, I was having problems with songs on my queue playing but no sounds coming out. I decided to delete Spotify o...
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ios 3.8 update crashes within 2 seconds

Hi, The new update - 3.8.0 - is causing my spotify app to crash after just launching the first page or so. I've tried this on both a standard iphone 6 running the latest ios8 and another with the latest ios9 public beta. really dont want to delete an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,    The new update - 3.8.0 - is causing my spotify app to crash after just launching the first page or so.  I've tried this on both a standard iphone 6 running the latest ios8 an...
  • sharpyy75
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Solved!! Music stops playing after 1:30

I payed $1 for 3 months of Spotify premium and it expires in a month plus a few days, and all of a sudden, my music stops playing after only a minute and a half of listening. Does anyone know how to solve this problem?

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  • I payed $1 for 3 months of Spotify premium and it expires in a month plus a few days, and all of a sudden, my music stops playing after only a minute and a half of listening. Does anyone know how to ...
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Solved!! Where is the hidden Equalizer ?

In the old version of Spotify for ipad there was a hidden Equalizer. Where is it ? Or is there a new way to unlock the Equalizer ?

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  • In the old version of Spotify for ipad there was a hidden Equalizer. Where is it ? Or is there a new way to unlock the Equalizer ?
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songs won't sync

Hi, I had ALL my songs synced offline before but I accidentally clicked the Available Offline and all my songs got unsynced. I tried syncing them again but it only worked on some of the songs. I have over 1GB of memory. I tried to sync all my songs u...

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  • Hi,   I had ALL my songs synced offline before but I accidentally clicked the Available Offline and all my songs got unsynced. I tried syncing them again but it only worked on some of the song...
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College Name

Hello My name is Jose, I found out I can get a discount for going to college in Florida, my school, hillsborough community college popped up, but when I try to click it and submit it it didn't allow me. Please help.

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  • Hello My name is Jose, I found out I can get a discount for going to college in Florida, my school, hillsborough community college popped up, but when I try to click it and submit it it didn't allow ...
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Can share on desktop app with friend but not on iOS app, FRUSTRATED

I've seen similar posts here after doing a search, but have found no solution. I have my spotify connected to my facebook (but have disconnected and reconnected it while attempting to triage this). My girlfriend does not have a facebook account and o...

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  • I've seen similar posts here after doing a search, but have found no solution.     I have my spotify connected to my facebook (but have disconnected and reconnected it while attempting ...
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Solved!! Offline listening with different devices

On my phone (andriod) I can listen to my music offline but when I try to listen my music on my iPad offline it won't let me, even if it has the green download arrow

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  • On my phone (andriod) I can listen to my music offline but when I try to listen my music on my iPad offline it won't let me, even if it has the green download arrow
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All my artists and albums have disappeared!

Hi, all my saved artists, albums and songs have disappeared. I use premium, an iphone 5 and no settings changed and playlists are still there. My wife, who logs into my account her own device can see all of my my albums and songs (ironic really as sh...

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  • Hi, all my saved artists, albums and songs have disappeared. I use premium, an iphone 5 and no settings changed and playlists are still there. My wife, who logs into my account her own device can...
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Problem con las imágenes de los artistas/canciones

Mi problema va relacionado con la foto/imagen de cada canción; es decir, me descargo las canciones pero no me aparecen las fotos de cada artista/cancion cuando se estan reproduciendo, en su lugar aparece la imagen de una nota musical.A que se debe?

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  • Mi problema va relacionado con la foto/imagen de cada canción; es decir, me descargo las canciones pero no me aparecen las fotos de cada artista/cancion cuando se estan reproduciendo, en su lugar apa...
  • Gabriel66
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Thumbs Up/Down on Lockscreen Only Available on First Track??

I used the radio station feature on Spotify for the first time in a long while. When I launched my station, and locked my phone I noticed that I was able to add a thumbs up or down right from the lockscreen (just like iHeart Radio). This is a feature...

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  • I used the radio station feature on Spotify for the first time in a long while. When I launched my station, and locked my phone I noticed that I was able to add a thumbs up or down right from the loc...
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iPhone app crashes on radio

It just started with my new iPhone 5c.Whenever I'm listening to the radio and click the list view (in the top right corner) and skip to a song near the end of the list; the app crashes.Both my phone and app are updated and I've tried reinstalling the...

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  • It just started with my new iPhone 5c. Whenever I'm listening to the radio and click the list view (in the top right corner) and skip to a song near the end of the list; the app crashes. Both my ph...
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Can't upgrade

HiI'm trying to upgrade to premium but I get kicked out of the app even before I start since I went through the billing and payment stageAny ideas what might be happeningH Shuker

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  • Hi I'm trying to upgrade to premium but I get kicked out of the app even before I start since I went through the billing and payment stage Any ideas what might be happening H Shuker
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Songs stop playing half way through

I've been using spotify on my iphone 4 without a problem for over 12 months. This week, when I try to play music I have stored, nothing will play right through. Songs are stopping half way and won't continue at all, even when I hit the play button ag...

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  • I've been using spotify on my iphone 4 without a problem for over 12 months. This week, when I try to play music I have stored, nothing will play right through. Songs are stopping half way and won't ...
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Adding to playlist

Im trying to add songs to a new playlist (using the Spotify app on my iphone 6) using songs already saved to 'my songs'. For some reason the on the option list for eash song (remove, add to queue) there is no option on any of my saved and avalible of...

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  • Im trying to add songs to a new playlist (using the Spotify app on my iphone 6) using songs already saved to 'my songs'. For some reason the on the option list for eash song (remove, add to queue) th...
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Solved!! Spotify being dumb as hell

So I am trying to find a song by Jason Aldean called tonight looks good on you but whenever I look it up all that comes up is some playlists that are dumb as hell also. Why can't I just get the song that I want just by Jason Aldean and not some stupi...

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  • So I am trying to find a song by Jason Aldean called tonight looks good on you but whenever I look it up all that comes up is some playlists that are dumb as hell also. Why can't I just get the song ...
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