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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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  • Rastereyes
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Latest spotify update - can't add songs to playlist or even play in search (ipad Air)

Basically, since I updated Spotify, when I search I can only play or add one song from a search before it freezes.... I can move away from the search and search for other songs but I can't click on anything that comes up as a result of the search (as...

  • Casual Listener
  • Basically, since I updated Spotify, when I search I can only play or add one song from a search before it freezes.... I can move away from the search and search for other songs but I can't click on a...
  • jeremygoh
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Normalize volume control?

Will volume normalization ever be an option for iphone? I use my iphone to play spotify at work and in the car. The volume difference is intolerable. My clients jump every time a new songs is played. I purchased spotify premium solely for mobile use....

  • Newbie
  • Will volume normalization ever be an option for iphone? I use my iphone to play spotify at work and in the car. The volume difference is intolerable. My clients jump every time a new songs is pl...
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Solved!! having my new tracks on top of the list...

Hi, on my Iphone each time I add a new track on a playlist, this newest song is at the bottom of the playlist. Which means that I have to scroll thru the all playlist to get to the latest one. Do you know how can I sort them in the opposite way, plea...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, on my Iphone each time I add a new track on a playlist, this newest song is at the bottom of the playlist. Which means that I have to scroll thru the all playlist  to get to the latest ...
  • Joe
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Need a date added feature on ios platforms

On browser i can goto a playlist i'm following and go straight to the latest tracks using 'date added' and click to most recent.you cannot do this on iphone or ipad. So if you follow a playlist of 4000 tracks you can imagine it would be quicker to ha...

  • Newbie
  • On browser i can goto a playlist i'm following and go straight to the latest tracks using 'date added' and click to most recent. you cannot do this on iphone or ipad. So if you follow a playlist o...
  • ShaKerZ67
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Sync playlists w/ ipod nano 6th gen

Hey! I have the nano 6th generation, and I was wondering if it was possible to download playlists on it? I assumed it would since it's a newer version. It starts downloading, gets up to .11gb and then quits. Then I look on it, and it only loaded 2 so...

  • Newbie
  • Hey! I have the nano 6th generation, and I was wondering if it was possible to download playlists on it? I assumed it would since it's a newer version. It starts downloading, gets up to .11gb and the...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Save specific occurence of dynamic playlist, such as #ThrowbackThursday

I really like last Thursday's occurence, so I clicked "follow" but I'm pretty sure by doing this I'm subscribing to an ever-updating playlist, not last Thursday's occurence. How do I save this one occurence? I know I can manually add each song to a p...

  • Newbie
  • I really like last Thursday's occurence, so I clicked "follow" but I'm pretty sure by doing this I'm subscribing to an ever-updating playlist, not last Thursday's occurence.  How do I save this ...
  • Joe
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Solved!! :SEARCHED: Local files not syncing to IPHONE 5S - worked before, then disappeared! Can't add now!

As title states, When I would update my local files, the main menu on the Spotify app would say "Syncing 1 of 5" and now it doesn't sync/update or recognize not even ONE local file!!! Please help! I repeat, It USED TO WORK, Doesn't work anymore out o...

  • Regular
  • As title states,   When I would update my local files, the main menu on the Spotify app would say "Syncing 1 of 5" and now it doesn't sync/update or recognize not even ONE local file!!! &n...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Is upgrading to PREMIUM the only way to turn off SHUFFLE PLAY (for use on iPhone 3)?

My duaghter is using an old iPhone3 to access her Spotify playlists. Suddenly she has no option other than Shuffle Play. Suggestions from previous posts on this Forum are not working. Is upgrading to PREMIUM the only way to turn off SHUFFLE PLAY (for...

  • Casual Listener
  • My duaghter is using an old iPhone3 to access her Spotify playlists.  Suddenly she has no option other than Shuffle Play.  Suggestions from previous posts on this Forum are not working. &nb...
  • wahoo650
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Solved!! iOS album sort order different than on desktop

On the desktop albums are sorted by artist first which makes a lot of sense because if you have a few albums from the same artist you can find each of them easily. On the iPhone they're sorted by album name which forces us to remember names of albums...

  • Music Fan
  • On the desktop albums are sorted by artist first which makes a lot of sense because if you have a few albums from the same artist you can find each of them easily. On the iPhone they're sorted by alb...
  • geedog
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Suddenly, when I attempt to change song order on playlist on newest iPad, Spotify crashes

I just sent this today:Hello Mr Stal,First, let me say that I love(d) Spotify.Second, let me say that I have been plagued by a major problem with Spotify and have been unable to get any sort of response or help from your employees.Being able to chang...

  • Music Fan
  • I just sent this today: Hello Mr Stal, First, let me say that I love(d) Spotify. Second, let me say that I have been plagued by a major problem with Spotify and have been unable to get any...
  • Changshafu
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Solved!! iPhone app will not open

Hi Everyone, I have an iPhone 4; I recently updated my spotify app to version 1.4.1. However, every time I click the app, it does not open up, so I can not listen to any Spotify music on my iPhone. I tried deleting the app and redownloading it, but i...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi Everyone,   I have an iPhone 4; I recently updated my spotify app to version 1.4.1. However, every time I click the app, it does not open up, so I can not listen to any Spotify music...
  • Ces
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Filter music playlists

Hello, I've not found a solution to classify music by date. So I can't know the music that has recently been added to a playlist, there is no order. In addition, I get no notifications when a playlist is updated yet all the switches are turned. Thank...

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  • Hello,   I've not found a solution to classify music by date. So I can't know the music that has recently been added to a playlist, there is no order. In addition, I get no notifications w...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Recently Played Albums

What's the deal here? I haven't listened to the albums in several weeks. Can I delete them?

  • Newbie
  • What's the deal here? I haven't listened to the albums in several weeks. Can I delete them?
  • Joe
  • Community Legend
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Cannot SYNC local track to iphone HELP !!

Hi,I am really having trouble importing songs that are not found on spotify for the iphone app. So I dragged the file into the desktop version and it plays great . Cool now i want to get this track on my iphone.So I click on the song it says not curr...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I am really having trouble importing songs that are not found on spotify for the iphone app. So I dragged the file into the desktop version and it plays great . Cool now i want to get this track...
  • ChrisLee
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Spotify Premium won't work on my iPhone!

I downloaded the Spotify app onto my iPhone and got a free 48-hour trial for Spotify Premium. After the trial was over, I decided to buy it because I love it!! So, I installed Spotify onto my computer and bought the Premium version. I'm on the 30-day...

  • Visitor
  • I downloaded the Spotify app onto my iPhone and got a free 48-hour trial for Spotify Premium. After the trial was over, I decided to buy it because I love it!! So, I installed Spotify onto my compute...
  • Joe
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Spotify shuts down

Hi! When I'm trying to listen to spotify on my iphone 3, the app shuts down when I click on a song. The app has been updated, but I don't know if it's because it's an old phone or if it's the app that's the problem.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi!    When I'm trying to listen to spotify on my iphone 3, the app shuts down when I click on a song.  The app has been updated, but I don't know if it's because it's an old pho...
  • Joe
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Spotify Premium not working on iPhone 5?

I have spotofy premium through my vodaphone account. It was working but now does not provide premium features. I have tried uninstalling on my iphone and other devices and only re installed on my iphone 5. I have aklso tried logging out. This has not...

  • Newbie
  • I have spotofy premium through my vodaphone account.  It was working but now does not provide premium features.  I have tried uninstalling on my iphone and other devices and only re install...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Spotify wount sync personal tracks with Iphone

Hi. I am having trouble syncing my personal track with my Iphone. I have tried all the suggestions on the help page but nothing works. Of course all the playlists are offline and the track are showing on the Iphone, but they wount sync! I have tried ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi. I am having trouble syncing my personal track with my Iphone. I have tried all the suggestions on the help page but nothing works. Of course all the playlists are offline and the track are showin...
  • bastianconrad
  • Casual Listener
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