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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!! New songs doesn't appear on iPhone

I added som new songs on my playlists on my computer, but they doesn't appear on my playlists on my phone.. Any solutions? I tried to reinstall the app, but i didn't work.Norwegian=bad english, but i hope you understand

  • Casual Listener
  • I added som new songs on my playlists on my computer, but they doesn't appear on my playlists on my phone.. Any solutions? I tried to reinstall the app, but i didn't work. Norwegian=bad english, but...
  • Liam
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Solved!! multiple devices

I have spotify subscribed and downloaded on my iphone and Mac, but i have an ipad that i want to have some music, not all auto downloaded because there is not enough space. Can someone please answer if i can choose what music to download so my ipad i...

  • Newbie
  • I have spotify subscribed and downloaded on my iphone and Mac, but i have an ipad that i want to have some music, not all auto downloaded because there is not enough space. Can someone please answer ...
  • Carina
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  • dustin.miller.1@vcsu.edu
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My Spotify Premium is not activating

I Upgraded to Spotify Premium on my desktop and my iPhone app is not showing this change yet.

  • Casual Listener
  • I Upgraded to Spotify Premium on my desktop and my iPhone app is not showing this change yet. 
  • Peter__
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Ipod Nano 7th gen SYNC to spotify?

Hello.I was thinking of buying an iPod Nano because my iPhone battery is just simply to bad to play music.The question is, am i able to (for free) get songs from my spotify (im using premium) to my iPod nano?Don't really want to spend 1400 SEK (aroun...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello. I was thinking of buying an iPod Nano because my iPhone battery is just simply to bad to play music. The question is, am i able to (for free) get songs from my spotify (im using premium)...
  • Peter__
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Newest Spotify iPhone App Slow and Unresponsive

I'm using the latest version of Spotify on my iPhone 5. This version is slower and unresponsive compared to earlier versions. When I click on a playlist or attempt to save a song to a playlist the app frequently takes a few seconds to respond. Someti...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using the latest version of Spotify on my iPhone 5. This version is slower and unresponsive compared to earlier versions. When I click on a playlist or attempt to save a song to a playlist the ap...
  • going_postal
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Solved!! Music stops when my Iphone 6 (iOS 8.0.2) locks or using another app/task

Hello, I have a Premium account, every time my iphone locks or I use another app on my Iphone 6 (iOS 8.0.2) the radio stops. If i hit play while the screen is locked the app chrashes. Can you help me please with this please? Oh, I have version 1.8.0....

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I have a Premium account, every time my iphone locks or I use another app on my Iphone 6 (iOS 8.0.2) the radio stops. If i hit play while the screen is locked the app chrashes. Can you help me...
  • Robnguyen03
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Songs on iOS 8.1 say they are downloaded to the device, and available offline, but will not play.

Songs on iOS 8.1 say they are downloaded to the device, and available offline, but will not play. This is onl for the songs that I added to spotify on my computer that are not in the Spotify library. Previously, when I would sync these to my phone fr...

  • Casual Listener
  • Songs on iOS 8.1 say they are downloaded to the device, and available offline, but will not play. This is onl for the songs that I added to spotify on my computer that are not in the Spotify library....
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Camera lock-screen bug iOS 8

I believe I have discovered a bug with using camera on my iPhone 5s (iOS 8.0.2 and 8.1) and Spotify (1.8.1.8). I like to listen to my ofline-starred playlist on Spotify during solo walks/hikes and take photos while I'm out. When I attempt open the ca...

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  • I believe I have discovered a bug with using camera on my iPhone 5s (iOS 8.0.2 and 8.1) and Spotify (1.8.1.8).   I like to listen to my ofline-starred playlist on Spotify during so...
  • Peter__
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Unsupported file format

Since installing iTunes to use on my new ipod touch (first ipod ive owned); Spotify has gone wierd! Lots of tracks have a small musical note by them and refuse to play, lising "unsupported File Format" as the error. If i right click on the track and ...

  • Newbie
  • Since installing iTunes to use on my new ipod touch (first ipod ive owned); Spotify has gone wierd! Lots of tracks have a small musical note by them and refuse to play, lising "unsupported File Forma...
  • Peter__
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Offline syncing/downloading only works for single songs and not entire playlist folders

Hi, i have a problem with Spotify for iPhone 6. I`m trying to sync all of my music to offline mode but it doesn`t work. I have organized all of my music in different playlist folders and when i try to sync one of these folders by tapping the "edit" b...

  • Roadie
  • Hi, i have a problem with Spotify for iPhone 6. I`m trying to sync all of my music to offline mode but it doesn`t work. I have organized all of my music in different playlist folders and when i try t...
  • radiuz
  • Roadie
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Solved!! Payd but no premium

hii have make a premium mebership in the apple app store (6 months)and in my spotify app im still a free useri have reinstalled the app and try to logout / login but i m still a free usercan you help me ?

  • Casual Listener
  • hi i have make a premium mebership in the apple app store (6 months) and in my spotify app im still a free user i have reinstalled the app and try to logout / login but i m still a free user ...
  • CruderFive1
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App says waiting..

Hi,for the last couple of days I couldn't get the app to open,it says waiting.I have tried to do a hard reboot and it did not work and I can't reinstall the app because the "x" doesn't appear on top of the app.I am able to download other apps,I have ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,for the last couple of days I couldn't get the app to open,it says waiting.I have tried to do a hard reboot and it did not work and I can't reinstall the app because the "x" doesn't appear on top ...
  • Spotifyuser666
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Spotify won't sync local files to iPhone 5S

Description Spotify will not sync local files to the phone. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. The computer (Windows 7 Enterprise, SP1) and the iPhone are on the same WLAN. It's marked as "trusted" in Windows. 2. The iPhone is liste...

  • Casual Listener
  •  Description Spotify will not sync local files to the phone.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. The computer (Windows 7 Enterprise, SP1) and the iPhone are on th...
  • pmcmva
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Starred tracks are missing

Hi, I had hundreds of songs starred in my starred playlist until recently, but suddenly the playlist is almost empty with only 1 song in it...I've seen that a few other people have had the same issue and it was resolved for them, but I'm not sure how...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I had hundreds of songs starred in my starred playlist until recently, but suddenly the playlist is almost empty with only 1 song in it...I've seen that a few other people have had the...
  • Jason
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Spotify won't open on iPhone 6 plus

Help! Spotify won't open on my iPhone 6 plus. I open the app and the screen turns black and closes. It works fine on my husbands iphone 6 but not on mine:(

  • Newbie
  • Help! Spotify won't open on my iPhone 6 plus. I open the app and the screen turns black and closes. It works fine on my husbands iphone 6 but not on mine:(
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Updated to ios8 and playlists stopped working

I upgraded to ios8 on my iphone5 and now several songs out of my playlists won't play, even when I have them saved for offline listening. It gets to that song and just stops. Anyone have any fixes for this?

  • Newbie
  • I upgraded to ios8 on my iphone5 and now several songs out of my playlists won't play, even when I have them saved for offline listening. It gets to that song and just stops. Anyone have any fixe...
  • jeffmoore1986
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Losing all my offline playlists on iPhone 5

Everytime my battery runs out and my phone switches itself off when I turn it back on the Spotify App has logged out and I loose all of my offline playlists other than the local files. I have tried logging in with my username and password rather than...

  • Music Fan
  • Everytime my battery runs out and my phone switches itself off when I turn it back on the Spotify App has logged out and I loose all of my offline playlists other than the local files.   I h...
  • meahtenoha
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iPhone USB syncing

I'm unable to sync via wifi as I have no wifi at my Uni halls, how do I sync via USB?

  • Newbie
  • I'm unable to sync via wifi as I have no wifi at my Uni halls, how do I sync via USB?
  • PeterMuc
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Solved!! Spotify doesn't start

Hi. I just installed the las version on iOS in my iPhone 5 and Spotify doesn't start. I have tried all the resets and recommendations listed on this forum but nothing work. Can somebody help me? Thanks!

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I just installed the las version on iOS in my iPhone 5 and Spotify doesn't start. I have tried all the resets and recommendations listed on this forum but nothing work. Can somebody help me? Than...
  • Beto741101
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