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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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  • bickle
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Ipod Nano is not recognised for sync

Hi everyone. I am trying to sync mi IPod Nano in Spotify but it seems it is not being recognised. I change many times the USB connection, open and close the account but nothing worked. Could you help me please? Thanks in advance.

  • Newbie
  • Hi everyone.  I am trying to sync mi IPod Nano in Spotify but it seems it is not being recognised. I change many times the USB connection, open and close the account but nothing worked. Could ...
  • MattSuda
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Tracks won't sync?

Hi. I recently got a 128GB phone and was going to take full advantage of my spotify. I synced several playlist and now they just won't sync offline. It's like 9 GB and I have a lot of room left still. I've tried resetting my phone. Help?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I recently got a 128GB phone and was going to take full advantage of my spotify. I synced several playlist and now they just won't sync offline. It's like 9 GB and I have a lot of room left still...
  • kbrooksc
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Account

if I set up my original account using my Facebook, am I able to log in without syncing my Facebook?

  • Newbie
  • if I set up my original account using my Facebook, am I able to log in without syncing my Facebook?
  • kbrooksc
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iPhone not scrobbling...

I'm so frustrated that my iPhone isn't scrobbling! My desktop and tablet (Android) scrobble fine.I have tried fixes suggested elsewhere: logged in and out of the app, removed and reentered my last.fm credentials, changed my last.fm password and updat...

  • Regular
  • I'm so frustrated that my iPhone isn't scrobbling! My desktop and tablet (Android) scrobble fine. I have tried fixes suggested elsewhere: logged in and out of the app, removed and reentered my las...
  • marymarymary
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  • last.fm
    scrobble
    scrobbler
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Offline won't download

I have all the storage requirements to download offline , and have only tried to download 3 albums ( about 35 songs ) but the download arrow stays grey no matter what I have tried . I tried to make a new list with the same songs but still now offline...

  • Newbie
  • I have all the storage requirements to download offline , and have only tried to download 3 albums ( about 35 songs ) but the download arrow stays grey no matter what I have tried . I tried to make a...
  • Phoebee
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Will not let me search music on iPad

Everytime I try to search something it says an error has occurred try again. Even if I try again nothing happens. This has been happening for about two weeks and I've tried to uninstall in and reinstall and that did nothing. I can search just fine on...

  • Newbie
  • Everytime I try to search something it says an error has occurred try again. Even if I try again nothing happens. This has been happening for about two weeks and I've tried to uninstall in and reinst...
  • MattSuda
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Can't rearrange the tracks in one of my playlists

Hey! In one of my playlsts i subbenly can't rearrange the songs in one of my playlists. The other ones are behaving normally, so i guess there must be a setting for this, but i cant find in. Any ideas? /Jens

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey!   In one of my playlsts i subbenly can't rearrange the songs in one of my playlists. The other ones are behaving normally, so i guess there must be a setting for this, but i cant find i...
  • kbrooksc
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Feature Request: Fast way (1-2 touches) to delete the currently playing song from my playlist!

I know you can easily delete songs from the playlist view, using the three dots. That's not what I want. When I am driving in my car or walking around, listening to some tunes, I usually "star" nice and fresh songs I don't want to forget. I do this o...

  • Newbie
  • I know you can easily delete songs from the playlist view, using the three dots. That's not what I want. When I am driving in my car or walking around, listening to some tunes, I usually "star" nice ...
  • Skepilot
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Solved!! Unending Syncs

Hi there Whenever I start using Spotify, it automatically 'resyncs' 3 things even when no changes have been made at all to my Spotify account on that device or on any other. I've already tried logging out and logging in, but that doesnt seem to be do...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there   Whenever I start using Spotify, it automatically 'resyncs' 3 things even when no changes have been made at all to my Spotify account on that device or on any other.   ...
  • Jordi
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Playlist upside down with IDJ PRO

I use the Numark IDJ Pro with the ipad 2. By design, the ipad sits in the dock upside down. When I select Spotify as the libraby, it displays upside down and then even makes my iTunes library upside down from that point. The only way to get it back u...

  • Casual Listener
  • I use the Numark IDJ Pro with the ipad 2. By design, the ipad sits in the dock upside down. When I select Spotify as the libraby, it displays upside down and then even makes my iTunes library upside...
  • machinedjay
  • Newbie
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synchronizacja muzyki z imaca na ipoda

ipod carrier 18.0, jak zsynchronizowa muzykę na nim i imacu? metoda opisana w pomocy nie działa

  • Newbie
  • ipod carrier 18.0, jak zsynchronizowa muzykę na nim i imacu? metoda opisana w pomocy nie działa
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Sync music to new phone

So I have a premium account and am getting a new phone soon, switching from an Android to iPhone 6. When I log into my account on my iPad my offline (downloaded) music doesn't show up, it only appears on my phone so I have to connect the phone to the...

  • Newbie
  • So I have a premium account and am getting a new phone soon, switching from an Android to iPhone 6. When I log into my account on my iPad my offline (downloaded) music doesn't show up, it only appear...
  • MattSuda
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  • Android
    new phone
    Offline songs
    offline sync
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Songs Not Playing, "Unable to Play Song"

A couple months ago, when I got this app, all was fine and good, I could play every song while I was on Shuffle. When I used the free trial, same thing. But, about 2 weeks ago, I began to recieve these messages saying "Song unable to play", and would...

  • Casual Listener
  • A couple months ago, when I got this app, all was fine and good, I could play every song while I was on Shuffle. When I used the free trial, same thing. But, about 2 weeks ago, I began to recieve the...
  • widartoadi
  • Newbie
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Sound stops every 4-5 songs

Every 4-5 songs, the play bar continues moving and the timer continues counting, but Spotify doesn't play any sound. I tried restarting, reinstalling, etc..., and nothing. As soon as I switch to a new song or pull the cursor on the play bar back to t...

  • Newbie
  • Every 4-5 songs, the play bar continues moving and the timer continues counting, but Spotify doesn't play any sound. I tried restarting, reinstalling, etc..., and nothing. As soon as I switch to a ne...
  • mhutchz
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Solved!! spotifuggle with IOS 3

Help! I want to use my old itouch with spotify, it only has ios3. Is there any spotify version compatible?

  • Newbie
  • Help!  I want to use my old itouch with spotify, it only has ios3. Is there any spotify version compatible?
  • Jordi
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iPad App stops if changing to other App

Hi! My Spotify App stops if i change to another App! What can i do, that this don't happen? I never had this Problem!Best regards

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! My Spotify App stops if i change to another App! What can i do, that this don't happen? I never had this Problem! Best regards
  • Jordi
  • Community Legend
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Spotify Connect and Airplay

I've done quite a bit of searching and, so far, haven't found the answer to my question. I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-V477 home theatre receiver that features Spotify Connect, something that, until I set it up, I was excited about. Now I hate it!...

  • Newbie
  • I've done quite a bit of searching and, so far, haven't found the answer to my question.    I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-V477 home theatre receiver that features Spotify Connect, so...
  • camillo75
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Device connects then disconnects

I'am having trouble syncing my local files to spotify. When i open spotify on my iphone it shows up in the desktop as connected then tries to sync for like 5 mins. then it gets disconnected from spotify or it doesnt show up on the device list anymore...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'am having trouble syncing my local files to spotify. When i open spotify on my iphone it shows up in the desktop as connected then  tries to sync for like 5 mins. then it gets disconnected fro...
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iPhone not downloading playlists (fixed)

Description My iPhone won't download any playlists over wifi nor celular. The download indicator apear with the spinning wheel and progress bar, but the counter gets stuck on 1 of 2 songs for my 2 song playlist and never changes. Inside the playlist ...

  • Newbie
  • Description My iPhone won't download any playlists over wifi nor celular. The download indicator apear with the spinning wheel and progress bar, but the counter gets stuck on 1 of 2 songs for my 2 ...
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