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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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Solved!! Mobile tracks won't stay synced

My offline playlists that I have on my mobile sometimes has to "resync" when I open up spotify.. That is annoying to discover when you're about to get on a 10 hour bus ride without any wifi.I'm do not know if it's a common issue, but I am thinking th...

  • Regular
  • My offline playlists that I have on my mobile sometimes has to "resync" when I open up spotify.. That is annoying to discover when you're about to get on a 10 hour bus ride without any wifi. I'm...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Spotify app disappeared from ios 7 iphone cannot uninstall cannot open

I have a iphone 4s running ios 7.0 The spotify app has disappeared from my phone. I have tried turning the phone on and off, rebooting the phone, neither has worked. If I go to the app store on the phone and try to download the app it only gives me t...

  • Regular
  • I have a iphone 4s running ios 7.0   The spotify app has disappeared from my phone.  I have tried turning the phone on and off, rebooting the phone, neither has worked.  If I go to...
  • marciapwood
  • Newbie
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Bugg! Spelar bara EN låt

Seriös bugg i min Spotify!Spelar bara FÖRSTA låten, måste stänga ner Sptfy HELT därefter, för att spela annan låt!?(iPhone 4, ALLT är ominstallerat flera gånger)

  • Newbie
  • Seriös bugg i min Spotify! Spelar bara FÖRSTA låten, måste stänga ner Sptfy HELT därefter, för att spela annan låt!? (iPhone 4, ALLT är ominstallerat flera gånger)
  • ErickRGuetta
  • Community Legend
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Something Went Wrong - Can't like/thumb up tracks

I know this topic is somewhere on this forum but the auto-complete search function doesn't want to show me the actual phrase "something went wrong" in any article. Feel free to point me in the right direction or read on for a reiterration of the prob...

  • Casual Listener
  • I know this topic is somewhere on this forum but the auto-complete search function doesn't want to show me the actual phrase "something went wrong" in any article. Feel free to point me in the right ...
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Solved!! Paid money for subscription but...

Backstory: spotify did this promotion back around christmas stating that if we purchase premium before janurary 1st, WE PAY ONLY 99 CENTS. Now i did this around decemeber 27th and im still getting charged 12.99 for premium... Really i feel like im ge...

  • Newbie
  • Backstory: spotify did this promotion back around christmas stating that if we purchase premium before janurary 1st, WE PAY ONLY 99 CENTS. Now i did this around decemeber 27th and im still getting ch...
  • MattSuda
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iPhone 4S not working with Car USB

Hi, I've got an iPhone 4S iOS 6.1.3. I have a Ford Focus with no Bluetooth (unfortunately) :(, but it has a USB port. I can connect my iPhone to this and it will play music from my phone. However, if I open Spotify and try to play music it will play ...

  • Regular
  • Hi,    I've got an iPhone 4S iOS 6.1.3. I have a Ford Focus with no Bluetooth (unfortunately) :(, but it has a USB port. I can connect my iPhone to this and it will play music from my p...
  • lucas007
  • Newbie
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  • Car
    Music not playing
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Changing a song using an iPhone (remote connect) stops anything playing

When i change a song on my iPhone, using desktop connect, the song stops, and spotfy doesnt nothing even if i go back to the playlist and select a different song. Even if i close the app down completely, it still doesnt work and i have to reboot my d...

  • Casual Listener
  • When i change a song on my iPhone, using desktop connect, the song stops, and spotfy doesnt nothing even if i go back to the playlist and select a different song. Even if i close the app down complet...
  • bhenchodify
  • Casual Listener
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no offline music

Dear community, although I have a premium account I can't listen to music in offline mode. I need help. Synchronising doesn't work

  • Newbie
  • Dear community,   although I have a premium account I can't listen to music in offline mode. I need help. Synchronising doesn't work
  • MattSuda
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Receiving link to tracks from Android to iOS not working

When a friend tries to send me a link to a track on Spotify (we both have premium subscriptions) via Whatsapp using the sharing button, but from an Android device to an iPhone,the link that comes through is only to the album, not the track.It works f...

  • Newbie
  • When a friend tries to send me a link to a track on Spotify (we both have premium subscriptions) via Whatsapp using the sharing button, but from an Android device to an iPhone,the link that comes thr...
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Default View needs to be customizable!

When I open the Spotify app on my iPhone in the morning before work, I don't want to see the Browse screen, I have to click Menu then My Music, Then Songs to even start playing music. I hate this, not only is it an unneeded distraction but your pushi...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I open the Spotify app on my iPhone in the morning before work, I don't want to see the Browse screen, I have to click Menu then My Music, Then Songs to even start playing music. I hate this, no...
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    Premium
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Spotify Wifi Sync Issues

I just subscribed to Spotify Premium yesterday. I am a college student using the university network (thus have no way to unplug router and change router settings). I am also using an Iphone 5 with OS 7 and a macbook Pro running Mavericks. I have tons...

  • Visitor
  • I just subscribed to Spotify Premium yesterday. I am a college student using  the university network (thus have no way to unplug router and change router settings). I am also using an Iphone 5 w...
  • walkerjmatt1
  • Newbie
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i can't hear music when I'm offline

I recently updated to the Spotify Premium and I cant download music for I hear when I'm offline (on my iPhone), and when I go on my account settings (www.spotify.com) and I search my offline devices it doesn't appear anything .

  • Newbie
  • I recently updated to the Spotify Premium and I cant download music for I hear when I'm offline (on my iPhone), and when I go on my account settings (www.spotify.com) and I search my offline devices ...
  • crismarsf
  • Roadie
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AirPlay issue

When my iPhone 6+ is connected to me ATV2 and playing music, I will either let the phone lock automatically or return to the home screen the music will stop playing. Only started since last update.

  • Newbie
  • When my iPhone 6+ is connected to me ATV2 and playing music, I will either let the phone lock automatically or return to the home screen the music will stop playing. Only started since last upda...
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Solved!! When I turn on "available offline" only a few of them are available offline, how do I fix this?

I save several albums from any given artist, and then proceed to turn on "available offline". But when I go to my library it only has a few of them available offline, how do I fix this?

  • Casual Listener
  • I save several albums from any given artist, and then proceed to turn on "available offline". But when I go to my library it only has a few of them available offline, how do I fix this?
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Shuffle

How do you turn off shuffle mode on iPad? There appear to be posted solutions for iPhone but not iPad

  • Newbie
  • How do you turn off shuffle mode on iPad? There appear to be posted solutions for iPhone but not iPad
  • OviiiOne
  • Community Legend
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Play queue skips each song until it gets to the one I selected

Spotify auto-updated recently, and it appears that when I select a song in my play queue, it play-skips each song until it gets to the one I selected. Anybody else having this problem?

  • Gig Goer
  • Spotify auto-updated recently, and it appears that when I select a song in my play queue, it play-skips each song until it gets to the one I selected. Anybody else having this problem?
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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 2.3.0

What's new in this version (2.3.0) New: Hear a sneak peek with Touch Preview – just hold down your finger. Try it next time you're looking for the perfect playlist New: Swipe left to save your favourite songs. Start building a collection in seconds.

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  •   What's new in this version (2.3.0) New: Hear a sneak peek with Touch Preview – just hold down your finger. Try it next time you're looking for the perfect playlist New: Swipe left to s...
  • MattSuda
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    Release Notes
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Solved!! Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 2.2.0

What's new in this version (2.2.0) New: Spotify now looks so much better on the big screen on your shiny new iPhone 6 Plus New: What are the people you follow listening to right now? Check out Top Tracks In Your Network. You'll find the playlist in B...

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  •   What's new in this version (2.2.0) New: Spotify now looks so much better on the big screen on your shiny new iPhone 6 Plus New: What are the people you follow listening to right now? C...
  • Goodman
  • Spotify Legend
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Problems with syncing computer with Iphone 5

Hi, I've had some problems with syncing my iphone to the computer. My Iphone will not show as a device on spotify on my computer. It has nothing to do with firewalls or anything like that. However, I think I know why it doesn't show, but I don't know...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I've had some problems with syncing my iphone to the computer. My Iphone will not show as a device on spotify on my computer. It has nothing to do with firewalls or anything like that. However, I...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
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Cross fading local files not working

Every time I queue a local file, it won't cross fade with any songs. Please fix this, thank you.

  • Regular
  • Every time I queue a local file, it won't cross fade with any songs. Please fix this, thank you.
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
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