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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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Playlist name disappears

Hello dears! Time to wine again... With every update there is a new issue. Spotify version 1.0.0.3251 - IOS 7.1 - iPhone 4S With the new update the album name/playlist name of my off line lists is gone every time I open Spotify. The only thing shown ...

  • Gig Goer
  • Hello dears! Time to wine again... With every update there is a new issue.   Spotify version 1.0.0.3251 - IOS 7.1 - iPhone 4S   With the new update the album name/playlist name of...
  • toe-tapper
  • Newbie
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Playlist Problems

I have the Spotify app on my iPod Touch. A few days ago, I noticed that all of my playlists were gone from the Your Music section. The only way I sem to be able to access them is if I'm online, and going into my profile. I tried switching them to be ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have the Spotify app on my iPod Touch.  A few days ago, I noticed that all of my playlists were gone from the Your Music section.  The only way I sem to be able to access them is if I'm o...
  • AWright82
  • Casual Listener
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Missing "Your Musi" function in the iPad App

Hello, why, do I don't have the fuction "your music" in the iPad App. in the desktop und iPhone App I cann organize my own collection. Best regards Thorstem

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  • Hello,   why, do I don't have the fuction "your music" in the iPad App. in the desktop und iPhone App I cann organize my own collection.   Best regards Thorstem
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Won't sync on my iPhone 4s or PC

Hello, So the other day my wife got an iPhone 5s and we didn't need spotify on the iPod anymore so I went in and disabled offline access for it and when trying to resync my iPhone 4s every playlist synced just fine until I got to my main playlist, my...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   So the other day my wife got an iPhone 5s and we didn't need spotify on the iPod anymore so I went in and disabled offline access for it and when trying to resync my iPhone 4s every...
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Sorting Playlists

HiOn the Computer1. When I sort a playlist the sorting does not keep when I switch to another playlist and back.2. When I visit a playlist that has been updated I see the tracks that have been updated marked with a dot. When I switch away and back th...

  • Regular
  • Hi On the Computer 1. When I sort a playlist the sorting does not keep when I switch to another playlist and back. 2. When I visit a playlist that has been updated I see the tracks that have been ...
  • Peter__
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Problem with Orientation - iPad with LifeProof Nuud Case

I use a LifeProof Nuud case with my iPad 4th gen. The case allows for the iPad to be on a stand at two different positions, one almost 90 degrees, and one at about 20 degrees. I often use the20 degree one which used to always keep the orientation rig...

  • Newbie
  • I use a LifeProof Nuud case with my iPad 4th gen. The case allows for the iPad to be on a stand at two different positions, one almost 90 degrees, and one at about 20 degrees. I often use the20 degre...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Songs Won't Sync

Hello,I just subscribed to spotify and am having issues with syncing for offline mode. I have the most up to date iOS and the iPhone 5. I have tried to create two playlists totaling 33 songs, and they won't sync. Please advise. Thanks,Joel

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  • Hello, I just subscribed to spotify and am having issues with syncing for offline mode. I have the most up to date iOS and the iPhone 5. I have tried to create two playlists totaling 33 songs, and...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Whole album adding to playlist

Modes anyone know why when I'm adding a single track to my playlist it is adding the entire album that the single comes from? It's very annoying! Thanks

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  • Modes anyone know why when I'm adding a single track to my playlist it is adding the entire album that the single comes from? It's very annoying! Thanks
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My iPod Isn't Showing Up Under Devices

I wanted more music on my iPod, so I figured I'd connect my iPod to my computer via USB and sync my songs from Spotify to my iPod. So, I connected my iPod to my computer and clicked devices but it did not show up and i was wondering if anyone knows h...

  • Newbie
  • I wanted more music on my iPod, so I figured I'd connect my iPod to my computer via USB and sync my songs from Spotify to my iPod. So, I connected my iPod to my computer and clicked devices but it di...
  • robzim737
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Perhaps They've Forgotten They Haven't Updated the iPad Yet?....

I know sarcasm is considered the lowest form of wit but this is getting ridiculous. Great new feature in the latest update.....Oh wait I don't have a'Songs' tab...Glad I prepaid for a 12 month premium service ..... That won't happen again.

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  • I know sarcasm is considered the lowest form of wit but this is getting ridiculous. Great new feature in the latest update.....Oh wait I don't have a'Songs' tab... Glad I prepaid for a 12 month pr...
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iPhone question

I have Spotify on my new iPhone. I find the shuffle function pretty weak,e.g., I have one playlist with over 2000 tracks, and on shuffle it seems to play the same 25 over and over. On my MacBook, I have and use the option of sorting the playlist trac...

  • Newbie
  • I have Spotify on my new iPhone. I find the shuffle function pretty weak,e.g., I have one playlist with over 2000 tracks, and on shuffle it seems to play the same 25 over and over.   On my M...
  • Peter__
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Payment

I'm very annoyed that I'm paying 5.99 for the same exact features I got for free. It's so annoying.

  • Newbie
  • I'm very annoyed that I'm paying 5.99 for the same exact features I got for free. It's so annoying.
  • Peter__
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Solved!! iPod

Hi, every time I try to connect my iPod with Spotify and sync my music, it crashes as soon as I choose "manually select playlists for sync". Any idea what to do?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, every time I try to connect my iPod with Spotify and sync my music, it crashes as soon as I choose "manually select playlists for sync". Any idea what to do?
  • Joe
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App Still "Phantom Plays" Music After Disconnecting from Device?

This is a weird thing I'm seeing and I'll try to explain best I can. It only seems to happen when I'm playing audio through another device, like a little desk speaker via Lightening dock or my car via bluetooth. (Not 100% sure on any more specific sc...

  • Music Fan
  • This is a weird thing I'm seeing and I'll try to explain best I can.  It only seems to happen when I'm playing audio through another device, like a little desk speaker via Lightening dock or my ...
  • BenjaminP
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No sleep Timer :(

If there would be a sleep Timer i could hear Music to Fall asleep

  • Casual Listener
  • If there would be a sleep Timer i could hear Music to Fall asleep 🙂
  • Robbie
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ALL of my playlists have disappeared!!!

Hi everyone,I'm a little concerned as I opened up my spotify one day to find all of my playlists (apart from songs I've starred) had gone! Even playlists I just followed. I then realised that the payment hadn't come out of my account yet and I then p...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi everyone, I'm a little concerned as I opened up my spotify one day to find all of my playlists (apart from songs I've starred) had gone! Even playlists I just followed. I then realised that the...
  • mcmahon_96
  • Casual Listener
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800 songs disappeared from "starred"

Hi, I just had about 800 songs disappearing from "starred"; is there any way to retrieve them?

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I just had about 800 songs disappearing from "starred"; is there any way to retrieve them?
  • Peter__
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Sorting albums by Artist

Is there anyway to sort albums by Artist rather than album name on iOS? It's driving me totally insane having to remember what an album is called (especially with 200+ albums).. Is this a feature or am I just wishing and hoping?

  • Casual Listener
  • Is there anyway to sort albums by Artist rather than album name on iOS? It's driving me totally insane having to remember what an album is called (especially with 200+ albums).. Is this a fea...
  • blake
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Need help!

Can't connect djay app to spotify please help

  • Casual Listener
  • Can't connect djay app to spotify please help
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