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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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Can't login

Have been a Spotify user for awhile. Not a Facebook guy. When I got a new phone I had to login once again. It wouldn't accept my login and password combo. I used to forgot password and received an email to correct the problem and made the change... S...

  • Newbie
  • Have been a Spotify user for awhile. Not a Facebook guy. When I got a new phone I had to login once again. It wouldn't accept my login and password combo. I used to forgot password and received an em...
  • jonat
  • Newbie
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Ipod Touch Car

Hi, I have a ipod touch 4 th gen, i want to use the apotify app like a default itunes player in the car. The default one automatically opens and can be controlled when i use with the usb pairing on the pioneer headunit. I want to set up the spotify, ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I have a ipod touch 4 th gen, i want to use the apotify app like a default itunes player in the car. The default one automatically opens and can be controlled when i use with the usb pai...
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Remove save / unsave icon from beside the play / pause icon

Please remove the save / unsave icon from the playbar at the bottom of the screen when playing a song and the cover art is not visible. It's much too easy to press it when trying to play / pause, or even accidentally, which means that you have to "re...

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  • Please remove the save / unsave icon from the playbar at the bottom of the screen when playing a song and the cover art is not visible. It's much too easy to press it when trying to play / pause...
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    save
    unsave
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iOS App: Share: Send To... Name Search/Selection Not Working

The iOS app has an issue with the Share > Send To... > Name Search / Selection functionality. While the feature wotks for me just fine in the Desktop app, in iOS, I get absolutely no results. Please fix...? *puppy eyes*

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  • The iOS app has an issue with the Share > Send To... > Name Search / Selection functionality. While the feature wotks for me just fine in the Desktop app, in iOS, I get absolutely no results. P...
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Solved!! Freezes during playback since update

Since the recent app update, I can no longer use Spotify when running, as playback freezes during songs. Is this a known bug?

  • Regular
  • Since the recent app update, I can no longer use Spotify when running, as playback freezes during songs.   Is this a known bug?
  • mapuya19
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Local files finally work again

I don't know for how long, local files would not sync with my phone. For some reason, a few days ago, they just began to sync again

  • Roadie
  • I don't know for how long, local files would not sync with my phone. For some reason, a few days ago, they just began to sync again
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Crash when filtering offline playlsts

My iPhone (running 8.0.2) seems to be crashing everytime I try to delete a playlist when filtering them by offline only. The playlist is one I made available offline (morriseys latest album, he then pulled it from spotify) so essentially I'm trying t...

  • Casual Listener
  • My iPhone (running 8.0.2) seems to be crashing everytime I try to delete a playlist when filtering them by offline only. The playlist is one I made available offline (morriseys latest album, he then ...
  • user-removed
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Solved!! [BUG] Spotify premium subscription account recognized as free in app (iOS9b1) (3.2.0)

I've had premium for well over a year, this seems to be related to iOS 9b1. This seems to be happening accross all my devices (i5s, i6+, ipad2) all running the latest spotify app. (3.2.0) Reinstallation of the app, relogging in, nor reinstalling ios ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've had premium for well over a year, this seems to be related to iOS 9b1. This seems to be happening accross all my devices (i5s, i6+, ipad2) all running the latest spotify app. (3.2.0)   Re...
  • abhorredlife
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Legacy app for iOS 5.1.1?

I am wondering if there's any way to get my hands on a Spotify app version that will work on my 2nd gen iPod Touch that's running iOS 5.1.1. I can't swing a new ipod right now and need to get my newly upgraded Spotify account to play nice with my ipo...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am wondering if there's any way to get my hands on a Spotify app version that will work on my 2nd gen iPod Touch that's running iOS 5.1.1. I can't swing a new ipod right now and need to get my newl...
  • Swanny
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I'm NOT offline / Spotify keeps crashing

Premium member. Spotify keeps crashing on my iPad. Also, when I click on my profile, I am told I am offline, but I am connected to the Internet.

  • Roadie
  • Premium member. Spotify keeps crashing on my iPad. Also, when I click on my profile, I am told I am offline, but I am connected to the Internet.
  • Mattosaurus
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Spotify premium 7 day trial

I made a new account yesterday and haven't been offered the 1-week free trial period. Links I've seen in other forum posts don't seem to help, and I haven't had much luck in sending an email to the spotify support team. Can someone please tell me why...

  • Casual Listener
  • I made a new account yesterday and haven't been offered the 1-week free trial period. Links I've seen in other forum posts don't seem to help, and I haven't had much luck in sending an email to the s...
  • Gallifreyqueen1
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Solved!! iOS Updating

When I add songs, playlists, etc. when logged into to Spotify on my desktop computer, the new material does not appear on the Spotify app on my Iphone 6 unless I logout of Spotify and then login again. Why doesn't this update automatically without go...

  • Newbie
  • When I add songs, playlists, etc. when logged into to Spotify on my desktop computer, the new material does not appear on the Spotify app on my Iphone 6 unless I logout of Spotify and then login agai...
  • DasPeter
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Spotify queue doing strange things..

I'll be four or five songs into an album ( WITHOUT shuffle turned on ), and suddenly one of the previously heard songs will start playing. When I check the queue, it looks like a random smattering of the album's tracks are on there. Anybody else expe...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'll be four or five songs into an album ( WITHOUT shuffle turned on ), and suddenly one of the previously heard songs will start playing. When I check the queue, it looks like a random smattering of...
  • thaqza
  • Roadie
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Problems with going online

I just updated to the newest version of spotify and now when i want to go online i only get the message that there is en error. No errorcode or something. I already reinstalled the app and logged off and on for several times. Nothing changed. I've go...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just updated to the newest version of spotify and now when i want to go online i only get the message that there is en error. No errorcode or something. I already reinstalled the app and logged off...
  • Petervanbeelen
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Spotify seems to keep wiping offline songs/Spotify Abroad

Hi all, I have been having some issues and hopefully you all can help out. First, (I have a premium account) I made all of my songs available offline and then randomly when I turned on spotify a few days ago only about 20% of my songs were available ...

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  • Hi all,    I have been having some issues and hopefully you all can help out.    First, (I have a premium account) I made all of my songs available offline and then randomly w...
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help

i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files

  • Newbie
  • i deleted A PLAYLIST by mistake and it wont show up in my deleted playlists and im the one who created it i managed to find it when i searched it but its missing my local files
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Solved!! Auto use offline mode

Hello, When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data? Thx!

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   When I have a 3G connection, and I listen to a song of a playlist that is available offline, will Spotify use data?   Thx!
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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 3.1.0

What's new in version 3.1.0 New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: Issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected vehicles.

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  • What's new in version 3.1.0   New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: I...
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New update crashes

Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get it to stop. Please help. Note: I am still on iOS 7.

  • Newbie
  • Just updated my iPhone 4s to spotify version 3.3.0 and it won't even let me open the app anymore. It opens to a screen of the spotify logo and then crashes immediately. I've tried everything to get i...
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Offline playlists not downloading all tracks

random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a green icon.

  • Casual Listener
  • random tracks don't seem to download in offline playlists. I've tried deleting then reinstalling the app, but some still don't download. It shows as everything synced on the playlist main page with a...
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