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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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Why did you get rid of the timer on songs?

As a cycle instructor, I was really disappointed when Spotify removed the timer that shows the progression of a song. Group exercise instructors use this timer to cue their classes. Without the timer, it makes it really difficult to cue. Please bring...

  • Newbie
  • As a cycle instructor, I was really disappointed when Spotify removed the timer that shows the progression of a song. Group exercise instructors use this timer to cue their classes. Without the timer...
  • Jordi
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IPod Nano 7

Hallo, wie bekomme ich die Musik auf meinem IPod Nano 7 Gruß Silvia

  • Casual Listener
  • Hallo,  wie bekomme ich die Musik auf meinem IPod Nano 7   Gruß Silvia
  • SilviaGießelman
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cancelling free trials

how do I cancel my 30 day free trial so I can download the 60 day free trial without being charged £13 when the 30 day one runs out?

  • Newbie
  • how do I cancel my 30 day free trial so I can download the 60 day free trial without being charged £13 when the 30 day one runs out?
  • LordRollin
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Playlists gone from iPad spotify

I'm using the latest Spotify app on my iPad but the thirty or more playlists I created over the last few years have disappeared, with just half a dozen or so remaining. Official advice suggests I accidentally deleted them. I didn't. The delete contai...

  • Newbie
  • I'm using the latest Spotify app on my iPad but the thirty or more playlists I created over the last few years have disappeared, with just half a dozen or so remaining. Official advice suggests I acc...
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Spotify jacks my lock screen when not playing, acts as if it's still playing

I'm going to start a new thread on this because I can't take it anymore and I don't want it tucked away as part of another thread: Every 3rd time (or more), when pausing Spotify, the album artwork remains on my lock screen, and the play icon next to ...

  • Roadie
  • I'm going to start a new thread on this because I can't take it anymore and I don't want it tucked away as part of another thread:   Every 3rd time (or more), when pausing Spotify, the album a...
  • Arcrii
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Premium Account shuffle only

Hi,i have a Premium-Account, but only the schuffle-free version is usable on my iPhone/iPad. Tried everything! Can someone help? Cheers

  • Newbie
  • Hi,i have a Premium-Account, but only the schuffle-free version is usable on my iPhone/iPad. Tried everything! Can someone help? Cheers
  • kbrooksc
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Different playlists and sings on mac and iphone

If I change my personal playlists on my mac they wont sync with my iphone! two days ago i changed an entire playlist and on my iPhone it is still the same as before. I have tried restarting my iphone, logging in and out, syncing it from my mac and re...

  • Newbie
  • If I change my personal playlists on my mac they wont sync with my iphone! two days ago i changed an entire playlist and on my iPhone it is still the same as before. I have tried restarting my iphone...
  • lexymorgan
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Playlist not showing up on iPhone Spotify App...

Hi all, I'm sure this come up before, but I don't wanna search through thousands of feeds. Anyway... I've been a premium member for about 3 years now and I've never had this issue before. I've created some new playlists while using my account on my c...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all,   I'm sure this come up before, but I don't wanna search through thousands of feeds. Anyway...   I've been a premium member for about 3 years now and I've never had this issue b...
  • knr41095
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Price for spotify

I though I should only be charged 99 DKK for Spotif,y but have been charged for many months 129 DKK. Why?

  • Casual Listener
  • I though I should only be charged 99 DKK for Spotif,y but have been charged for many months 129 DKK. Why?
  • DennisBorsting
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Missing playlists

Have went from android to iPad and lost my playlists,when I log in it gives me profile and recognises me through my username but no playlists

  • Newbie
  • Have went from android to iPad and lost my playlists,when I log in it gives me profile and recognises me through my username but no playlists
  • Mattosaurus
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Solved!! Removing Artists from Your Music

Hello,I have made alot of songs available for me offline, and alot of them I don't want to listen to anymore.However, in order to remove these songs from my music, I have to remove them individually, which is time consuming.Strangely, there is no way...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I have made alot of songs available for me offline, and alot of them I don't want to listen to anymore. However, in order to remove these songs from my music, I have to remove them individua...
  • nunnnun
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Solved!! track timer on iPhone app not staying visible during song playback

I rely on the track timer during song playback, up until today it worked just fine, however now it shows up only when the song starts, then disappears and will reappear for about 2 seconds if I tap the area on the phone where the timer is displayed. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I rely on the track timer during song playback, up until today it worked just fine, however now it shows up only when the song starts, then disappears and will reappear for about 2 seconds if I tap t...
  • nunnnun
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iPhone: Spotify app playlist doesn't load all songs

Hi Guys, I created a playlist on my computer with at least 50+ songs on it.However, on my iPhone, despite recognising the playlist correctly, it won't recognise all songs!? It only shows 19 songs and then that's it. Does anyone have an idea what's ha...

  • Gig Goer
  • Hi Guys,   I created a playlist on my computer with at least 50+ songs on it. However, on my iPhone, despite recognising the playlist correctly, it won't recognise all songs!? It only shows 1...
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Solved!! Spotify CONNECT not working with version 3.3.0

Since I upgraded the Spotify app to version 3.3.0.1640 on my iPad, it cannot establish a connection to my client radio (via CONNECT). The client appears in the list of devices. When I choose it, not much is happening (very short animation of the symb...

  • Visitor
  • Since I upgraded the Spotify app to version 3.3.0.1640 on my iPad, it cannot establish a connection to my client radio (via CONNECT).   The client appears in the list of devices. When I choose...
  • user-removed
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Some playlists created while on computer are not showing up on iPhone

Hi all, I'm sure this come up before, but I don't wanna search through thousands of feeds. Anyway... I've been a premium member for about 3 years now and I've never had this issue before. I've created some new playlists while using my account on my c...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all,   I'm sure this come up before, but I don't wanna search through thousands of feeds. Anyway...   I've been a premium member for about 3 years now and I've never had this issue b...
  • billyblew
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Starred list won't stay Synced.

Here's the problem. My starred list will sync for offline use while I'm at home connected to wifi. However, once I leave my house I lose about 1/2 of my starred list for offline use. All other playlist stayed synced for office use. No idea how to fix...

  • Newbie
  • Here's the problem.  My starred list will sync for offline use while I'm at home connected to wifi.  However, once I leave my house I lose about 1/2 of my starred list for offline use. &nbs...
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How can a switch off shuffle?

On both my ipad2 & iphone6 I cant seem to switch off shuffle. This problem appears to have only recently occurred. Pressing the green shuffle button repeatedly has the same effect in that it changes the track but thereafter it goes back into shuffle ...

  • Casual Listener
  • On both my ipad2 & iphone6 I cant seem to switch off shuffle. This problem appears to have only recently occurred.   Pressing the green shuffle button repeatedly has the same effect in tha...
  • tyson1
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Running feature doesn't show up for student account

Help! I have a Spotify student account, which is supposedly a "premium" account, but it doesn't show the running feature on my iPhone 6 Plus. However, when I log in with a newly created free account, I have the running feature. What gives Spotify!???

  • Music Fan
  • Help! I have a Spotify student account, which is supposedly a "premium" account, but it doesn't show the running feature on my iPhone 6 Plus. However, when I log in with a newly created free account,...
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Spotify and in car connectivity

It's been posted before many times! Recently and long ago but in going to bring this up again. Over the years and different iPhones I've had spotify has been an issue when listening in car over Bluetooth or cable. I've had 3 different bmws with 3 dif...

  • Casual Listener
  • It's been posted before many times! Recently and long ago but in going to bring this up again. Over the years and different iPhones I've had spotify has been an issue when listening in car over B...
  • Invis_inc
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