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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
  • Music Fan
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Radio not showing any stations

I recently became a premium spotify user, then added spotify music service to my sonos system. When i open the sonos app and then open spotify I don't have the radio station option. Attached is the screen option in sonos for spotify. Is there a fix f...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently became a premium spotify user, then added spotify music service to my sonos system. When i open the sonos app and then open spotify I don't have the radio station option. Attached is the s...
  • Joe
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Suggestion to starred

Can we be allowed to change the place of our starred songs, just like the play lists?

  • Casual Listener
  • Can we be allowed to change the place of our starred songs, just like the play lists?
  • user-removed
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Purchased but not downloaded - Premium upgrade

I tried buying the premium upgrade on my iPhone, the first time I clicked on "get premium" I accidentally canceled the app store confirmation thing. So I clicked on "get premium" again and it said something like "already purchased but not downloaded"...

  • Newbie
  • I tried buying the premium upgrade on my iPhone, the first time I clicked on "get premium" I accidentally canceled the app store confirmation thing. So I clicked on "get premium" again and it said so...
  • user-removed
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New Spotify Updates

anybody like me A new update comes out and I'm like yeses my music on ipad. They have sorted out the equalizer too, then I'm like checking frantically too see what's been done every time I come away disappointed.... I love this service, but they need...

  • Roadie
  • anybody like me A new update comes out and I'm like yeses my music on ipad. They have sorted out the equalizer too, then I'm like checking frantically too see what's been done every time I come awa...
  • Markusbtw
  • Gig Goer
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Is Spotify now called SHUFFLE PLAY?

I can't think of any other reason why the biggest, brightest thing on the screen is now a huge green SHUFFLE PLAY button. It even stays visible yelling at me if I scroll, that's handy... umm... never? Take a look at the screenshot at http://www.imore...

A big green button app, maybe with some other stuff I didn't notice
  • Newbie
  • I can't think of any other reason why the biggest, brightest thing on the screen is now a huge green SHUFFLE PLAY button. It even stays visible yelling at me if I scroll, that's handy... umm... never...
  • RaylonS
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Solved!! Collection/Your Music gone - post here

It seems that folk are having issues with Collection across devices. Either it has disappeared completely or "Albums" is missing. This has been escalated to the staff. Please keep an eye on this thread for news.

  • Community Legend
  • It seems that folk are having issues with Collection across devices. Either it has disappeared completely or "Albums" is missing. This has been escalated to the staff. Please keep an eye on this...
  • Joe
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Re: Offline Playlists Problems

Hello! I have a big problem with playlists offline since i changed my old iphone with the new one. I can listen to playlists offline from my mac but not from iphone. i tried to cancel and reinstall the app, but nothing changed. I don't know how to ca...

  • Newbie
  • Hello! I have a big problem with playlists offline since i changed my old iphone with the new one. I can listen to playlists offline from my mac but not from iphone. i tried to cancel and reinsta...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Friends' playlists don't appear

Except for the 3 best followed playlists, the playlists of friends don't seem to appear at their profiles in my Spotify app. It says 0 playlists (while I know the friend jn question has way more playlists published;) followers are being displayed cor...

  • Regular
  • Except for the 3 best followed playlists, the playlists of friends don't seem to appear at their profiles in my Spotify app. It says 0 playlists (while I know the friend jn question has way more play...
  • thijsje1515
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Album Cover - Offline Mode

So, I am kind of over with this: Since Version 1.0 was introduced there was a known bug (being reported all over the place) that when you save music for offline listening and you go into offline mode suddenly all album covers were not shown anymore. ...

  • Regular
  • So, I am kind of over with this: Since Version 1.0 was introduced there was a known bug (being reported all over the place) that when you save music for offline listening and you go into offline mode...
  • MattSuda
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    iPhone 5S
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Update missing features

I received the new iphone update.Lvoe it. but I can't seem to find the feature to "save" music to "my library. Your promo video shows a "save button when I'm on an album. (see screenshot). I'm not seeing this button. Where is it? Also, why didn't my ...

  • Newbie
  • I received the new iphone update.Lvoe it. but I can't seem to find the feature to "save" music to "my library. Your promo video shows a "save button when I'm on an album. (see screenshot). I'm not se...
  • audiophile_geek
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None of my offline playlists on spotify will play (on wifi or 3G) on my iPhone 4s HELP

I've already tried deleting and reinstalling app. Turning phone on and off. I'm going to have to cancel spotify if this issue can't be resolved, so aggravating!

  • Regular
  • I've already tried deleting and reinstalling app. Turning phone on and off. I'm going to have to cancel spotify if this issue can't be resolved, so aggravating!
  • Fixme11122
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Solved!! Folder for offline albums

Can I create a folder on my spotify app (iPhone) and put all my offline albums there. Now I have to go into many different folders (categorized) to find my offline albums. I just want to have all the offline albums in one place. Is this possible to d...

  • Casual Listener
  • Can I create a folder on my spotify app (iPhone) and put all my offline albums there. Now I have to go into many different folders (categorized) to find my offline albums. I just want to have all the...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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New premium upgrade not recognized on iPhone app

I recently upgraded my account to Premium, just today. However, my iPhone isn't syncing/recognizing the upgraded account. I've logged in and out multiple times but that's not helping. Can you tell me how to fix this?

  • Newbie
  • I recently upgraded my account to Premium, just today. However, my iPhone isn't syncing/recognizing the upgraded account. I've logged in and out multiple times but that's not helping. Can you tell me...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Problems playing synced local files on iphone

I synced a playlist containing an album from my local files on the computer to my iphone and it worked really well. I then saved it to my iPhone as an offline playlist and it still works fine. The problem is that when the song stops playing I manuall...

  • Newbie
  • I synced a playlist containing an album from my local files on the computer to my iphone and it worked really well. I then saved it to my iPhone as an offline playlist and it still works fine. The pr...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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All releases stored in "My Music" headers has vanished from iOS

So, I was really impressed with "My Music". I'd set up all my collection on the desktop, then opened up my iOS app, which gave me the option ad 'add all songs' this worked perfectly - brilliant! However, three weeks later, i turn the app on to find t...

  • Casual Listener
  • So, I was really impressed with "My Music". I'd set up all my collection on the desktop, then opened up my iOS app, which gave me the option ad 'add all songs' this worked perfectly - brilliant! Howe...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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APPs for spotify IOS Ipad

Hey, I would like to know if, in future, there are plans from Spotify in order to put APPs also for Ipad version. Most of us listen spotify by mobile and does not make sense having those APPs only in desktop version. Thank you.

  • Roadie
  • Hey, I would like to know if, in future, there are plans from Spotify in order to put APPs also for Ipad version. Most of us listen spotify by mobile and does not make sense having those APPs only i...
  • Peter__
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Ipad update rip?

Is there any update coming for ipad as well? It is simply unfair and becomes strange already that time after time only iphone users are getting new features and advantages of new versions. I am a premium member and I have to wait for rotation fix for...

  • Casual Listener
  • Is there any update coming for ipad as well? It is simply unfair and becomes strange already that time after time only iphone users are getting new features and advantages of new versions. I am a pre...
  • Peter__
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Unable to sync offline playlists.

Hello, I'm having an issue that I can't fins a solution to. I haven't reached the max of 3,333 songs, I have a huge amount of sotrage available to download my music to my deivces, and yet, I keep getting the orange exclamation point as if I am experi...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I'm having an issue that I can't fins a solution to. I haven't reached the max of 3,333 songs, I have a huge amount of sotrage available to download my music to my deivces, and yet, I keep get...
  • user-removed
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Spotify no longer working on My iPhone!

I can see all My playlists and songs but when I click to play à song nothing happens. IT is working as normal on my iPad but not on My iPhone....Any idea's what is causing this?Some time ago I had à message from Spotify that something was wrong but I...

  • Newbie
  • I can see all My playlists and songs but when I click to play à song nothing happens. IT is working as normal on my iPad but not on My iPhone.... Any idea's what is causing this? Some time ago I ha...
  • user-removed
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USB Car Audio Connectivity Issues

Im running an iphone 5s with the latest software. When I connect via usb i get no sound but the music is playing. I had a buddy connect with his iphone 5s same cord, radio, and app and it works fine. I've seen a lot of issues connecting with spotify ...

  • Newbie
  • Im running an iphone 5s with the latest software. When I connect via usb i get no sound but the music is playing. I had a buddy connect with his iphone 5s same cord, radio, and app and it works ...
  • finnaqua
  • Roadie
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