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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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DJ Mixer for Spotify

Did anybody get this installed before it got pulled from the App Store? http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/21/ipad-app-lets-you-create-dj-mixes-from-spotify-playlists/

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  • Did anybody get this installed before it got pulled from the App Store?   http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/21/ipad-app-lets-you-create-dj-mixes-from-spotify-playlists/
  • Milsiemills
  • Newbie
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iOS app automatically skips forward to next song

Hello,My spotify app is skipping forward to the next song automatically about 2 minutes into a song... Sometimes sooner. The track progress bar goes black and dim and the next song cues up and will play after ~5 seconds. I just noticed that it won't ...

  • Regular
  • Hello, My spotify app is skipping forward to the next song automatically about 2 minutes into a song... Sometimes sooner. The track progress bar goes black and dim and the next song cues up and will...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Logged in on another person's computer, and now MY profile is suddenly his?

Logged on spotify on my father's computer, as usual.. And suddenly it was his facebook that was synched instead of mine.. None of the login details have changed.. Only when i log in with my details, im logged into ''his'' account, with my playlists. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Logged on spotify on my father's computer, as usual.. And suddenly it was his facebook that was synched instead of mine.. None of the login details have changed.. Only when i log in with my details, ...
  • Matlie
  • Casual Listener
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Offline playlist partial song download

Hi, I have subscribed premium option on my iPhone and selected playlists like "Best 100 songs", etc. Going to the playlists, download of songs is ontly partial, for one playlist 24 out of 96, another one 50 out of 100... I've tried different playlist...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I have subscribed premium option on my iPhone and selected playlists like "Best 100 songs", etc. Going to the playlists, download of songs is ontly partial, for one playlist 24 out o...
  • Peter__
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Red Exclamation Mark

I have experienced this on every version of the software and on multiple phones. I have never seen a proper fix for it. I work for a major cellphone provider, and have recommended Spotify to many people looking for a one stop destination for music.Ho...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have experienced this on every version of the software and on multiple phones. I have never seen a proper fix for it. I work for a major cellphone provider, and have recommended Spotify to many peo...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Discover on mobile is spamming me (sponsored?) recommendations

iPhone 5S, latest iOS and spotify app. UK user. Scrolling down on my discover feed, nearly 50% of the entries are playlists from 'NOW That's What I Call Music!' - I don't follow this entity, I don't listen to the same style of music (pop) at all. It'...

  • Casual Listener
  • iPhone 5S, latest iOS and spotify app. UK user.   Scrolling down on my discover feed, nearly 50% of the entries are playlists from 'NOW That's What I Call Music!' - I don't follow this entit...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Orange Exclamation Mark? What does it mean?

I am having a hard time with the mobile client syncing. Every time I try to sync a playlist or an album, there are 2 or more songs that cannot sync and they have an orange exclamation mark... can somebody tell me what it means? Screenshot attached...

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  • I am having a hard time with the mobile client syncing.   Every time I try to sync a playlist or an album, there are 2 or more songs that cannot sync and they have an orange exclamation mark.....
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Spotify doesn't appear after I already downloaded it (iPad mini)

So I downloaded Spotify on my new iPad mini so I could later try the free premium month, but when the download was done and I clicked the "Open" option on the Spotify icon on the "Purchased" tab, nothing happens. The Spotify app doesn't appear on the...

  • Newbie
  • So I downloaded Spotify on my new iPad mini so I could later try the free premium month, but when the download was done and I clicked the "Open" option on the Spotify icon on the "Purchased" tab, not...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Spotify couldn't look more out of place in Apple's new iOS7 interface. Take a look, as compared with Rdio's updated app on the left (thanks to @Batman for the suggestion; see his post below): Rdio's stunning blurred background, icons, menus, and typo...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify couldn't look more out of place in Apple's new iOS7 interface.   Take a look, as compared with Rdio's updated app on the left (thanks to @Batman for the suggestion; see his post belo...
  • Tricon
  • Newbie
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  • 40 replies
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Solved!! Spotify app crashes on start (IOS 6.1.3) after password change

Hi After changing my password the app won't start. It's working fine on a MacBook and Windows. Anyone experiencing the same problem? /Dan

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi After changing my password the app won't start. It's working fine on a MacBook and Windows. Anyone experiencing the same problem?   /Dan
  • Joe
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Pausing when lowering volume?

Hi, I've got a Spotify Premium Version and love to listen to music on my IPhone (4G). But whenever I change the volume (louder oder quiet) the music stops and Spotify jumps to the 'Exploring' menu. Who can help?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I've got a Spotify Premium Version and love to listen to music on my IPhone (4G).   But whenever I change the volume (louder oder quiet) the music stops and Spotify jumps to&n...
  • JanineWilly
  • Casual Listener
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Cancel Ipod Sync

Hello, I plugged in my Ipod to see if I could sync one playlist. This is not possible, as I have now learned. But now, my Ipod is stuck thinking he is going to be synced with Spotify and I cannot find a way to cancel the sync. Hard reset of my Ipod C...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   I plugged in my Ipod to see if I could sync one playlist. This is not possible, as I have now learned. But now, my Ipod is stuck thinking he is going to be synced with Spotify and I...
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Organize Playlists Alphabetically and sending playlists

Is there any way to organize playlists alphabetically on the iPad-app? And how can I send a playlist to my wifes newly created account?

  • Casual Listener
  • Is there any way to organize playlists alphabetically on the iPad-app? And how can I send a playlist to my wifes newly created account?
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
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Cannot Select Songs

Whenever I open spotify on my ipod 5 i am not able to select a song (as in press the song and it won't play) my friends are also having his issue and i would like help to solve this problem thanks. Also, whenever i press shuffle play it works but it ...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I open spotify on my ipod 5 i am not able to select a song (as in press the song and it won't play) my friends are also having his issue and i would like help to solve this problem thanks. A...
  • meahtenoha
  • Spotify
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Local files missing from playlist

I made a playlist which is just made up of local files at the moment. on my laptop and phone the playlist has 56 songs, but on my ipad it only has 42 songs. so 14 songs havent synced. anyone know of a solution to this?

  • Newbie
  • I made a playlist which is just made up of local files at the moment. on my laptop and phone the playlist has 56 songs, but on my ipad it only has 42 songs. so 14 songs havent synced. anyone know of ...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 706 Views
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Ipod not syncing with iTunes

I just upgraded to the 30 day trail, so give me a break on this So I tried linking spotifuggle with my ipod And it says I need to link with itunes and enable disk use, I can't find it due to my laptop not being an apple, it's a windows only showing s...

  • Newbie
  • I just upgraded to the 30 day trail, so give me a break on this   So I tried linking spotifuggle with my ipod   And it says I need to link with itunes and enable disk use, I can't f...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 365 Views
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Syncing files to iPod nano

I've synced a playlist to my iPod, but Spotify forces all of my local files onto it. I only want that one specific playlist of songs on the device. Every time I uncheck the Local Files "playlist' on the device screen, Spotify crashes. Anyone know of ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've synced a playlist to my iPod, but Spotify forces all of my local files onto it. I only want that one specific playlist of songs on the device. Every time I uncheck the Local Files "playlist' on ...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 868 Views
  • 8 replies
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