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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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30 Day Free Trial

Is there a way that i can cancel the 30 day free trial, I cant see an option to cancel it

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  • Is there a way that i can cancel the 30 day free trial, I cant see an option to cancel it
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Battery and Time Status Bar - Please reinstate

HiCan you please return the Battery and Time status bar to visible status, it is unnecessary for these to be blocked. I am now unable to keep track of time whilst Spotify is in Now Playing mode. Thanks

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi Can you please return the Battery and Time status bar to visible status, it is unnecessary for these to be blocked.   I am now unable to keep track of time whilst Spotify is in Now Playi...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Sort titles by the newest iPhone

I want the newest songs at first in my playlists. Is that possible on the iPhone ?I just know that this works on a iPad

  • Newbie
  • I want the newest songs at first in my playlists. Is that possible on the iPhone ? I just know that this works on a iPad
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Latest iPad version does not allow me to sort playlists anymore

On the iPad, I used to be able to sort my playlists by artist, title, etc. That capability no longer exists in the latest version. (Or, at least, I can't find it.) It looks like I would get the sorting capability back if I moved all the songs on my m...

  • Music Fan
  • On the iPad, I used to be able to sort my playlists by artist, title, etc.  That capability no longer exists in the latest version.  (Or, at least, I can't find it.)  It looks like I w...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! What happend to the sort function?!

Latest version for iPad, what happend to the sort function? I have very big lists and I can't live without that function, I need to be able to sort the list descending. So my latest adds will end up in TOP, not bottom. I also need this function in my...

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  • Latest version for iPad, what happend to the sort function?   I have very big lists and I can't live without that function, I need to be able to sort the list descending. So my latest adds...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! SORT BUTTON!!!!

Why have the sort button been removed for Ipad? I really need that button so i can have my newest songs at the top! not bottom!!!

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  • Why have the sort button been removed for Ipad? I really need that button so i can have my newest songs at the top! not bottom!!!
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Why can't I sort playlist by last added anymore??

That last update completely wrecked my experience. I want to be able to start my playlist with the last songs I put in. Why did that option go away?? Arrgh. Now I have to use my computer instead of the ipad.

  • Casual Listener
  • That last update completely wrecked my experience. I want to be able to start my playlist with the last songs I put in. Why did that option go away?? Arrgh. Now I have to use my computer instead of t...
  • MattSuda
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iPad considerations

Hi, The iPad app could use some extra functionality. I'll try to make a list of what could be added for better usability. FEAT: sorting in playlists (default, track name, artist name) FEAT: deleting song from playlist, just by swiping that song (or i...

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  • Hi, The iPad app could use some extra functionality. I'll try to make a list of what could be added for better usability. FEAT: sorting in playlists (default, track name, artist name) F...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Sorting songs in alphabetical order on iPad?

Since the new update i can't sort the songs in my playlists in alphabetic order. Anyone?

  • Gig Goer
  • Since the new update i can't sort the songs in my playlists in alphabetic order. Anyone?
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Playlists not showing up as Available offline

Just signed up for primeum. I've managed to get two playlists downloaded for offline listening (camping). It's not giving me the option to download anymore. The green slider is gone. Are only certain playlists available? That makes not sense. I have ...

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  • Just signed up for primeum.    I've managed to get two playlists downloaded for offline listening (camping). It's not giving me the option to download anymore. The green slider is gone. A...
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Solved!! Syncing songs to iPhone

Hello, I was just wondering if there is a current guide on how to sync songs to the iPhone. Even the Spotify FAQ's seem deprecated, as the menus and settings listed there don't accurately show what the current version of Spotify looks like. Even if t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I was just wondering if there is a current guide on how to sync songs to the iPhone. Even the Spotify FAQ's seem deprecated, as the menus and settings listed there don't accurately sh...
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PLEASE HELP! was of money.....offline doesnt work on ipad mini

theres just no opinion to download a song/playlist offline. I follow the artist or playlist and nothing happens. no "offline" switch appears like on my cell phone. I dont have enough sapce on my phone to download music, thats why i want to do it on m...

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  • theres just no opinion to download a song/playlist offline. I follow the artist or playlist and nothing happens. no "offline" switch appears like on my cell phone. I dont have enough sapce on my phon...
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Don't have spotify running

I am on premium and don't have the spotify running option. This is making apple music a bit more lucrative.

  • Casual Listener
  • I am on premium and don't have the spotify running option. This is making apple music a bit more lucrative.
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free version not playing properly

i have no problem with my spotify on my ipad but my iphone suddenly dosent want to show my playlists. when i play a playlist via recently played it will only play one song when the next song plays it either then stops competley or the sound goes. i h...

  • Casual Listener
  • i have no problem with my spotify on my ipad but my iphone suddenly dosent want to show my playlists. when i play a playlist via recently played it will only play one song when the next song plays it...
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Solved!! Download top country

Good morning! Anyone could help me?I'm looking forma download a list, but i can't. I'm a premium user, but i can't download top countries lists. Is it imposible?I want to download "the top 50 from Argentina'Thanks!

  • Newbie
  • Good morning! Anyone could help me? I'm looking forma download a list, but i can't. I'm a premium user, but i can't download top countries lists. Is it imposible? I want to download "the top 50...
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How to unsync songs on Iphone?

How to unsync songs on Iphone? When I started to sync songs on spotify on my Iphone it totally eat up all my memory. How do I unsync them? Thanks!

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  • How to unsync songs on Iphone?   When I started to sync songs on spotify on my Iphone it totally eat up all my memory. How do I unsync them?   Thanks!
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Solved!! My spotify is not detecting my device.... HELP

Hi, i have make sure my computer and my mobile is on the same wifi and both log in to my acccount. But my spotify is not showing the device, and my device is not showing the full number of songs in the playlist. On computer, i have a playlist with 54...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, i have make sure my computer and my mobile is on the same wifi and both log in to my acccount. But my spotify is not showing the device, and my device is not showing the full number of songs ...
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Limited search funtion

Hi! Can I seek help in why can't I search certain artist or song in my iPad but I can find it in my web player?

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  • Hi! Can I seek help in why can't I search certain artist or song in my iPad but I can find it in my web player?
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Got Running but where is NOW?

I got the Running tab two weeks ago but I am still waiting for the NOW tab. What is the status of the rollout? I am a premium subscriber and would think that it would have been right behind the Running rollout. It was announced over a month ago, how ...

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  • I got the Running tab two weeks ago but I am still waiting for the NOW tab.  What is the status of the rollout?  I am a premium subscriber and would think that it would have been right behi...
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