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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
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AirPlay icon missing

I've been using AirPlay with the ipad2, but for the last few weeks, it's been missing. Only the shuffle and repeat icons are under the album art. What happened to AirPlay???

  • Casual Listener
  • I've been using AirPlay with the ipad2, but for the last few weeks, it's been missing. Only the shuffle and repeat icons are under the album art. What happened to AirPlay???
  • Apeed
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Solved!! iPhone streaming to Apple TV

Hi there, Is there a possibility to stream the music from iPhone Spotify to Apple TV? If yes, how? Additional software (apps)? Thank you for helping me.

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  • Hi there,   Is there a possibility to stream the music from iPhone Spotify to Apple TV? If yes, how? Additional software (apps)?   Thank you for helping me.
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Unavailable Tracks in iPhone not local files

I have spotify premium account, and I recently noticed that some tracks on my playlist are unavailable on my iPhone, but I can play them on my Mac, the songs I can't play are not local files, because when I hit play on my iPhone on a local file it sa...

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  • I have spotify premium account, and I recently noticed that some tracks on my playlist are unavailable on my iPhone, but I can play them on my Mac, the songs I can't play are not local files, because...
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Solved!! Finding users: iPad problem.

We play Spotify songs at work with their own account, but I can't find my own playlists. As I type the usual (spotify:user:USERNAME) it won't find anything (songs are played from an iPad mini). I noticed I have the same problem on my own iPad (first ...

  • Casual Listener
  • We play Spotify songs at work with their own account, but I can't find my own playlists. As I type the usual (spotify:user:USERNAME) it won't find anything (songs are played from an iPad mini). &nb...
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Solved!! Only shuffle on local files

Today I synced my local files with my iPhone, but I can now only play my own music on shuffle? Also I get those recommendations while playing my local files. Is this normal, because it seams quite ridiculous that I can't select a specific song that I...

  • Casual Listener
  • Today I synced my local files with my iPhone, but I can now only play my own music on shuffle? Also I get those recommendations while playing my local files. Is this normal, because it seams quite ri...
  • Jari_b
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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
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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 ...

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  • 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
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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...

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  • 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...
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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'...

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  • 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__
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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__
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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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  • 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...
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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

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  • 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
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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?

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  • 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
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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...

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  • 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?

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  • 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__
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