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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 won't play local tracks synced to Spotify on iPhone

Ever since having updated to Spotify 3.1.0 on iOS, my local tracks aren't playable through Spotify Connect anymore. This means I have to AirPlay the song from my iPhone 6 to my speaker. They released an update to the Spotify iOS app today (3.2.0), bu...

  • Casual Listener
  • Ever since having updated to Spotify 3.1.0 on iOS, my local tracks aren't playable through Spotify Connect anymore. This means I have to AirPlay the song from my iPhone 6 to my speaker. The...
  • Markh30
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iPhone will not register as an "Offline Device"

Recently I've been having a problem with my iPhone where every few days it would tell me that I already have 3 offline devices and remove all saved music. I have a) signed out of Spotify on all of my devices and,b) reset Offline Devices from the web ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Recently I've been having a problem with my iPhone where every few days it would tell me that I already have 3 offline devices and remove all saved music.   I have   a) signed out of Sp...
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Cannot download spotify app on my iPhone 6

I had to delete spotify app from my phone due to a storage bug. After I cleared it up I tried to reinstall it and it will not complete installation. It show about 2/3 installed and won't go any further. See attached pic of the install icon. The only ...

  • Newbie
  • I had to delete spotify app from my phone due to a storage bug. After I cleared it up I tried to reinstall it and it will not complete installation. It show about 2/3 installed and won't go any furth...
  • driveflanger
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Local Files Won't Sync to iPhone 5

I tried to sync a few songs from my local playlist but they wouldn't sync to my iPhone. I tried shutting it off and turning it back on, logging in and logging out, everything but it didn't work. Then I tried uninstalling the app but when I reinstalle...

  • Casual Listener
  • I tried to sync a few songs from my local playlist but they wouldn't sync to my iPhone. I tried shutting it off and turning it back on, logging in and logging out, everything but it didn't work. Then...
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Too close between buttons

When i want to change song and don't wake up my iPhone i usually just press powerbutton to lid the display and there is buttons for pause, next song, previous song and volume-knob.I think the gap between the button for next song and the volume-knob i...

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  • When i want to change song and don't wake up my iPhone i usually just press powerbutton to lid the display and there is buttons for pause, next song, previous song and volume-knob. I think the gap b...
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Can't sync local files.

Spotify refuses to sync local files. It will sync every other song but wont even attempt to download local files onto my iphone. They stay grayed out. IMy iphone and mac are conneced to the same wifi. I have the most recent mac and iphone version of ...

  • Visitor
  • Spotify refuses to sync local files. It will sync every other song but wont even attempt to download local files onto my iphone. They stay grayed out.    IMy iphone and mac are conneced...
  • beinanian
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Warning: iOS Playlists created from Aug 10 to 20 2015 may not work properly.

Although the update of iOS Spotify around August 20 removed the problem from new playlists, some playlists created will need to be replaced. The problem is that when viewing a playlist you can save (+) or remove (-) a song but the change is not real ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Although the update of iOS Spotify around August 20 removed the problem from new playlists, some playlists created will need to be replaced. The problem is that when viewing a playlist you can save (...
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Since newest patch spotify won't open

While using 3G spotify won't open on my iphone 4. It opens fine under WIFI, but it crashes within a few seconds after opening every time I'm using 3g. This has only been for the past week. I need a resolution..

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  • While using 3G spotify won't open on my iphone 4. It opens fine under WIFI, but it crashes within a few seconds after opening every time I'm using 3g. This has only been for the past week. I need a r...
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Spotify bricht Wiedergabe des aktuellen Titels ab und springt zum nächsten Lied

Wenn ich Musik vom iPad abspiele, bricht Spotify regelmäßig den aktuellen Titel mitten drin ab und springt zum nächsten Titel. Ungefähr immer nach der Hälfte des Liedes. Was kann ich tun. Das nervt extrem! Vielen Dank Rainer

  • Newbie
  • Wenn ich Musik vom iPad abspiele, bricht Spotify regelmäßig den aktuellen Titel mitten drin ab und springt zum nächsten Titel. Ungefähr immer nach der Hälfte des Liedes. Was kann ich tun. Das nervt e...
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iPhone data usage

iPhone 6 plus data usage off the charts. No solutions found so far. I'm on normal quality For everything. Could it have something to do with offline mode? Someone please help.

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  • iPhone 6 plus data usage off the charts. No solutions found so far. I'm on normal quality For everything. Could it have something to do with offline mode? Someone please help.
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error:el correo ya está registrado

He cerrado a través de su correo de compra todas las sesiones en todos los dispositivos porque era ese el error que me daba y aún así cuando inicio sesión me pone que ya hay una cuenta y no puedo acceder, alguien me puede ayudar?.Entro en iniciar ses...

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  • He cerrado a través de su correo de compra todas las sesiones en todos los dispositivos porque era ese el error que me daba y aún así cuando inicio sesión me pone que ya hay una cuenta y no puedo acc...
  • Jason
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Premium not working on my iphone

Hello, I have Spotify Premium that works in my two macs at home. I installed the application on my Iphone, but it works as "Free user" and not as premium. Can anybody tell me why? Thanks

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  • Hello,   I have Spotify Premium that works in my two macs at home. I installed the application on my Iphone, but it works as "Free user" and not as premium. Can anybody tell me why?  &nb...
  • driveflanger
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Bought Premium through itunes but it isn't working

I bought Spotify Premium through iTunes yesterday and it's not working. When I check the app it still says my subscription is free. I know I payed for it because it took money out of my iTunes credit (I used a gift card). Under my subscriptions it al...

  • Newbie
  • I bought Spotify Premium through iTunes yesterday and it's not working. When I check the app it still says my subscription is free. I know I payed for it because it took money out of my iTunes credit...
  • Jesus32
  • Newbie
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Why can't I log in?

Whenever I try to log in to spotify through the app it says that I have "already created an account with that username." I'm not accidentally trying to create an account, I'm at the correct log in screen. Please help

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I try to log in to spotify through the app it says that I have "already created an account with that username." I'm not accidentally trying to create an account, I'm at the correct log in sc...
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Why won't Spotify let me rotate view to landscape?

This drives me mad! Many song titles don't fit on to a 'portrait' oriented iPhone screen. Why is the app set up so it is locked in portrait? Let me rotate to I can actually read the track information!! Please!!!!!!!!

  • Newbie
  • This drives me mad! Many song titles don't fit on to a 'portrait' oriented iPhone screen. Why is the app set up so it is locked in portrait? Let me rotate to I can actually read the track informa...
  • chadman
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Followed & personal playlists won't sync for offline listening

I click the button to Save an album or follow a playlist and then wait for it to sync Your device and operating system - iPhone 6 iOS 8.4 Type of Spotify account you have - Premium The app version of Spotify you’re using: - Spotify v3.7.0 - Currently...

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  • I click the button to Save an album or follow a playlist and then wait for it to sync Your device and operating system - iPhone 6 iOS 8.4 Type of Spotify account you have - Premium The app version of...
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Solved!! Spotify music make fade down with the ios 8.4.1 update

Hi, today i updated my IPhone 6 to ios 8.4.1 and when i listen Spotify (3.7.0), the music go to fade down, every time that the phone it's been automatically blocked or manually and only works when the playlist it's visible. (it doesn't matter if the ...

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  • Hi, today i updated my IPhone 6 to ios 8.4.1 and when i listen Spotify (3.7.0), the music go to fade down, every time that the phone it's been automatically blocked or manually and only works when th...
  • Foifton
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What is the proper way to sync owned music to IOS?

Example... I have a album from Def Leppard. There is a playlist called "Def Leppard" and the songs are synced from my local library to the Mac desktop app. The app plays them fine. I do a offline sync to my iPhone 6+. Everything works great for a few...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Example...  I have a album from Def Leppard.  There is a playlist called "Def Leppard" and the songs are synced from my local library to the Mac desktop app.  The app plays the...
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Mood /genre play list not.accessible via sonos

I can play Spotify on my phone and have possibility to access genre and mood playlist but when I access spotify via sonos it does not give me the option and the whole layout is different to how it is direct from my phone help pls ?

  • Newbie
  • I can play Spotify on my phone and have possibility to access genre and mood playlist but when I access spotify via sonos it does not give me the option and the whole layout is different to how it is...
  • Jason
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iTunes overriding Spotify on playback in Chevy Silverado

anyone getting this issue or know how to fix it? I plug my iPhone 6 plus into the USB port in the middle console and when I try to play music from Spotify, iTunes keeps overriding and playing the first song in my song list. I have to constantly press...

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  • anyone getting this issue or know how to fix it? I plug my iPhone 6 plus into the USB port in the middle console and when I try to play music from Spotify, iTunes keeps overriding and playing the fir...
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