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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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How to make my iTunes playlists appear again?

So, originally in your music - playlists, there's a iTunes tab with the little folder icon that has your playlist created on the iPhone music app right? I accidentally deleted that and now I can't make it appear again. Any ideas?

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  • So, originally in your music - playlists, there's a iTunes tab with the little folder icon that has your playlist created on the iPhone music app right? I accidentally deleted that and now I can't ma...
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Ipod not showing up in Devices when connecting by USB cable - Claims WiFi

Having had Spotify Premium for some years - I recently bougth an Ipod Touch 16Gb - when trying to connct to the computer via USB, it for some reason claims to connect to Wifi to show up under devices - why is this ? - should it not be sufficent to co...

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  • Having had Spotify Premium for some years - I recently bougth an Ipod Touch 16Gb - when trying to connct to the computer via USB, it for some reason claims to connect to Wifi to show up und...
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Need recommendations on car stereo/head unit (iPhone)

I'm in the process of selling and getting a new car but am unsure how long it will take... so I'm looking at upgrading the head unit in the car I'll be using in the mean time. Ideally, I'd like to minimize cost on this since it's entirely possible I'...

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  • I'm in the process of selling and getting a new car but am unsure how long it will take... so I'm looking at upgrading the head unit in the car I'll be using in the mean time. Ideally, I'd like to mi...
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Ipod Touch - USB or WiFi

Is it possible to synch to Spotify on Ipod Touch by using only USB connection - not using WiFi ?

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  • Is it possible to synch to Spotify on Ipod Touch by using only USB connection - not using WiFi ?
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Spotify crashes as soon as it opens iphone

my spotify opens for about 5 seconds, on average, just the green logo page, or 3 white loading dots, sometimes i'll get a flash of the main screen but then it always crashes and takes me back to the main page on my iphone. i've deleted it and re down...

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  • my spotify opens for about 5 seconds, on average, just the green logo page, or 3 white loading dots, sometimes i'll get a flash of the main screen but then it always crashes and takes me back to the ...
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Song change feedback sounds missing

The notification beeps are no longer playing on song change on my iphone. i disabled and reenabled the option and restarted the app but it's had no effect. Was this removed intentionally or a bug?

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  • The notification beeps are no longer playing on song change on my iphone. i disabled and reenabled the option and restarted the app but it's had no effect. Was this removed intentionally or a bug?
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Premiun service problem

I have a premium service but I can only play when I'm connected to wifi. I have an iPhone 4 and an unlimited internet data service. At first I could connect without problems, but two months ago only reproduce the lists are enabled for offline. What s...

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  • I have a premium service but I can only play when I'm connected to wifi. I have an iPhone 4 and an unlimited internet data service. At first I could connect without problems, but two months ago only ...
  • jeremygoh
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Songs not listed on album on Spotify app

I found out an album on internet; when I click open on spotify, in the app there are no songs listed.For instance:https://spotify.com/?_ga=1.244191493.1292153873.1410817243Can you explain me why?Thank you.

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  • I found out an album on internet; when I click open on spotify, in the app there are no songs listed. For instance: https://spotify.com/?_ga=1.244191493.1292153873.1410817243 Can you explain m...
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Music is not showing up

My Spotify app on my iPhone 4S is not displaying any of my playlists. "Local Files" and "Starred" appear, however will not load any of the songs. Under my "saved songs" only one is listed. I have the app installed on my iPhone 5S, and it works just f...

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  • My Spotify app on my iPhone 4S is not displaying any of my playlists.  "Local Files" and "Starred" appear, however will not load any of the songs.  Under my "saved songs" only one is listed...
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    no music
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    Not showing up
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Much space locally

Hi,Why does Spotify free take up so much space on my Iphone and Ipad, over 400 and 600MB. I have no music saved locally. Regards,John

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  • Hi, Why does Spotify free take up so much space on my Iphone and Ipad, over 400 and 600MB. I have no music saved locally. Regards, John
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Solved!! Will not sync!

A while ago I had purchased an album off of iTunes due to it not being on Spotify at the time, I had synced but the files were weird becuase it was iTunes. They wouldn't even play on my computer. Recently, the album (Rascal Flatts: Rewind if it makes...

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  • A while ago I had purchased an album off of iTunes due to it not being on Spotify at the time, I had synced but the files were weird becuase it was iTunes. They wouldn't even play on my computer. Rec...
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Solved!! Report your crashing spotify iphone app here

This thread is an attempt to capture how many people are experiencing problems with the spotify iphone app. If you are experiencing regular crashing problems with the iphone spotify app, please write which iphone model you have, which IOS and which v...

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  • This thread is an attempt to capture how many people are experiencing problems with the spotify iphone app.   If you are experiencing regular crashing problems with the iphone spotify app, p...
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Playlists disappeared on iphone

Hi! I'm using Spotify on my computer as well as my iphone. Now it seems like all my playlists have disappeared from Spotify on iPhone. When I log in on my computer though, they are all there. I have tried logging out and back in - no change. I tried ...

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  • Hi! I'm using Spotify on my computer as well as my iphone. Now it seems like all my playlists have disappeared from Spotify on iPhone. When I log in on my computer though, they are all there. I hav...
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Solved!! Spotify Connect For Desktop App

My iPhone will not show the name of my laptop onder the connect section. So therefore i cannot control it wirelessly from my iPhone. it is under the same wifi and on my laptop it shows my device but on my phone it does not. How can i Fix this?

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  • My iPhone will not show the name of my laptop onder the connect section. So therefore i cannot control it wirelessly from my iPhone. it is under the same wifi and on my laptop it shows my device but ...
  • MattSuda
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Problem on iPod touch - stop playing, can't sync and not detected by Spotify on MacOSX

Hello, When I`m using my iPod touch on a SoundDock, songs don`t start playing, only after seeking the song, the sound starts. After 50% of the song, the sound stops, but it is still playing. Even when pausing and resuming, the sound don`t come out. T...

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  • Hello,          When I`m using my iPod touch on a SoundDock, songs don`t start playing, only after seeking the song, the sound starts. After 50% of the song, the sound st...
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iOS App is absolutely worthless.

Four issues that plague the latest few updates that make me want to switch to Rdio: 1. App stuck on Shuffle. Only way to resolve this is to delete and reinstall the App. 2. What happened to the album subdivision in saved Artists? Now under each artis...

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  • Four issues that plague the latest few updates that make me want to switch to Rdio: 1. App stuck on Shuffle. Only way to resolve this is to delete and reinstall the App. 2. What happened to the a...
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iPhone Not Being Detected By Devices

Hi everyone. I purchased Premium Spotify yesterday with the student discount. I downloaded the Spotify application on both my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. I tried to sync my phone on spotify to get all my music on my phone, but my iPhone won't detect u...

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  • Hi everyone. I purchased Premium Spotify yesterday with the student discount. I downloaded the Spotify application on both my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. I tried to sync my phone on spotify to get all...
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app crashing

the last update meant that i cant accsess the app without it crashing. its not just me having this problem. ive tried everything thats been said reinstalling then resetting the phone then installing again and made no progress. i would really like it ...

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  • the last update meant that i cant accsess the app without it crashing. its not just me having this problem. ive tried everything thats been said reinstalling then resetting the phone then installing ...
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can't download the app?plz help!

I can't download the app on appstore, i just keep gettin this : To download this article for free from the store? This article will be added to your purchase. and will be available for you even if your family sharing status will be changed what is th...

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  • I can't download the app on appstore, i just keep gettin this : To download this article for free from the store? This article will be added to your purchase. and will be available for you even ...
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Songs playing silent

Hi, I have a spotify premium and have no isses when playing spotify on my laptop. However on my iphone recently I am having the issue where every now and then a song will play silent.I have had premium for a long time and this has not been an issue u...

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  • Hi,   I have a spotify premium and have no isses when playing spotify on my laptop. However on my iphone recently I am having the issue where every now and then a song will play silent.I hav...
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