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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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Solved!! Shuffle and repeat buttons missing

I got this app two days ago and when I first got it when I played a song it would take me to a screen showing the album cover where shuffle and repeat were on top also there was a list tab next to the rewind button (<<) that would give me a list and ...

  • Regular
  • I got this app two days ago and when I first got it when I played a song it would take me to a screen showing the album cover where shuffle and repeat were on top also there was a list tab next to t...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
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  • Help iOS iPhone missing tabs
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I am no longer able to select songs

I am a premium customer & have been for some time. I am no longer able to select songs from my playlist, I can only listen to songs through shuffle mode? Any idea why this is happening?

  • Casual Listener
  • I am a premium customer & have been for some time. I am no longer able to select songs from my playlist, I can only listen to songs through shuffle mode? Any idea why this is happening?
  • Christoffer
  • Community Legend
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accidentally deleted app

I just accidentally deleted my app and I was on premium and now I just reinstalled it and all of my playlists are gone and I'm back to a free account. I was just wondering if there was a way I could get my playlists back and get back my premium accou...

  • Newbie
  • I just accidentally deleted my app and I was on premium and now I just reinstalled it and all of my playlists are gone and I'm back to a free account. I was just wondering if there was a way I could ...
  • Christoffer
  • Community Legend
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Only previews of songs play on my play list

I have about 10 songs on a play list and Spotify will play the entire thing once and after it starts repeating only about the first 40 or so seconds play of each song. Closing opening the app does not seem to fix the problem...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have about 10 songs on a play list and Spotify will play the entire thing once and after it starts repeating only about the first 40 or so seconds play of each song.    Closing openin...
  • jetsetter
  • Casual Listener
  • 986 Views
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How do I stop getting updates in my Discover feed from a user I don't follow?

I once followed a playlist from a user. But, then I started getting updates on that user's activity in my Discover feed. I don't want it, though. I'm not interested in what he's listening to, or sharing, or whatever. I don't follow that playlsit anym...

  • Casual Listener
  • I once followed a playlist from a user.  But, then I started getting updates on that user's activity in my Discover feed.  I don't want it, though.  I'm not interested in what he's lis...
  • glennonrp
  • Casual Listener
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2 accounts upgraded wrong one

Hi there I have (accidentally set up at some point) 2 spotify accounts. One linked to Facebook and then one for my username roseyearl. I let my payment lapse last month but now I went on and paid 9.99 for the upgrade to premium for 3 months but I hav...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there I have (accidentally set up at some point) 2 spotify accounts. One linked to Facebook and then one for my username roseyearl. I let my payment lapse last month but now I went on and paid 9.9...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 254 Views
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Offline and logout

I am going in a trip with no internet connection, I downloaded the music that I want to hear, I set my device to offline mode, what happen if accidentaly I logout spotify, I did some test and I wasn't able to skip the initial login screen to start pl...

  • Newbie
  • I am going in a trip with no internet connection, I downloaded the music that I want to hear, I set my device to offline mode, what happen if accidentaly I logout spotify, I did some test and I wasn'...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
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iPhone Data Usage 1GB for only 1-2h...

Spotify is using up all my data usage. Last days it suddenly started to use a extrem amout of data, 1GB for only 1-2h of listening. How is this possible? I used to listen at least 1-2h/day and only used 2-3GB per month up to a couple of days ago.

  • Regular
  • Spotify is using up all my data usage. Last days it suddenly started to use a extrem amout of data, 1GB for only 1-2h of listening. How is this possible? I used to listen at least 1-2h/day and only u...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
  • 1092 Views
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Premium deactivated

I'm a premium user and I logged into my account in my girlfriends iPhone. Now when I log back on my phone my premium is not activated. I tried logging out of the account on my girlfriends phone and logging out and in on my phone but I can't regain my...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm a premium user and I logged into my account in my girlfriends iPhone. Now when I log back on my phone my premium is not activated. I tried logging out of the account on my girlfriends phone and l...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
  • 287 Views
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Solved!! Collections tab disappeared

Hi, I've been really enjoying the collections function on the iPhone (apart from having to create duplicates in playlists if I want to go offline but that's a different matter) however yesterday after logging in with a different account then back in ...

  • Regular
  • Hi, I've been really enjoying the collections function on the iPhone (apart from having to create duplicates in playlists if I want to go offline but that's a different matter) however yesterday ...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
  • 3032 Views
  • 24 replies
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Not recognizing premium on iOS

See title. Been re-installing the app, turning the phone off and on, logging in and out and nothing seems to be working. Premium works fine on my desktop but I don't have any of the premium features on my phone, which I use 95% of the time with Spoti...

  • Casual Listener
  • See title. Been re-installing the app, turning the phone off and on, logging in and out and nothing seems to be working. Premium works fine on my desktop but I don't have any of the premium features ...
  • Adam
  • Roadie
  • 545 Views
  • 4 replies
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Spotify eating up data and causing overage charges

Hello, I am using the latest version of Spotify on iOS 7 (running on an iPhone 5) with a Premium account and, just this month, it has started to eat up my data like crazy. I have not changed any of my Spotify settings, nor have I used the app any mor...

  • Music Fan
  • Hello, I am using the latest version of Spotify on iOS 7 (running on an iPhone 5) with a Premium account and, just this month, it has started to eat up my data like crazy. I have not changed any of m...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 10789 Views
  • 27 replies
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Solved!! Unable to use Filter option in iOS7 when either Offline or WiFi not available.

Hi, I'm using Spotify on my iPhone 5s and the Playlist title bar overlays the filter tab redering it unusable when a message like "offline mode" or "No Internet connection available" is being displayed at the bottom of the screen. Works fine on my an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I'm using Spotify on my iPhone 5s and the Playlist title bar overlays the filter tab redering it unusable when a message like "offline mode" or "No Internet connection available" is be...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 686 Views
  • 4 replies
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  • 686 Views
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Forgets track position on longer (40+ min) songs

I am having an odd issue where, when I listen to a long track on the iOS Spotify app, and then I pause the song and quit the app, when I reopen the app and resume play, it has gone back to an earlier position in the song (sometimes a 15 to 20-minute ...

  • Newbie
  • I am having an odd issue where, when I listen to a long track on the iOS Spotify app, and then I pause the song and quit the app, when I reopen the app and resume play, it has gone back to an earlier...
  • robinarmy
  • Newbie
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Interface / Skin for toddlers

Small children love music, and even toddlers know how to use an iPad or a touch-phone.Would it be possible to create a skin/interface for small children that would allow parents to make playlists for their kids? The interface should be as simple as p...

  • Regular
  • Small children love music, and even toddlers know how to use an iPad or a touch-phone.Would it be possible to create a skin/interface for small children that would allow parents to make playlists for...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 428 Views
  • 1 replies
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using spotify with iPod 4.2.1

hey, i bought premium version but cant install the spotify app via app store. is there a workaround to use the app anyway?...

  • Casual Listener
  • hey, i bought premium version but cant install the spotify app via app store.   is there a workaround to use the app anyway?...
  • chrisacn3004
  • Casual Listener
  • 1192 Views
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My spotify is not working?

I had spotify working for a month now it won't load up. It try's to then just shuts down. Sonetimes it says won't load in offline mode but I am online as my safari working and Facebook etc. I am on an iPhone 5c and pay for spotify premium. Please hel...

  • Newbie
  • I had spotify working for a month now it won't load up. It try's to then just shuts down. Sonetimes it says won't load in offline mode but I am online as my safari working and Facebook etc. I am on a...
  • Peter__
  • Community Legend
  • 246 Views
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Sorting Titel in Playlists on iPhone

I have the Problem, that the new Titels saved at last in the Playlist. Why does the new Titel not put on the Top of the Playlist? Thats goes bevore... but not since one Year. There is NO way to play the newest Title in the Playlist.... because there ...

  • Music Fan
  • I have the Problem, that the new Titels saved at last in the Playlist. Why does the new Titel not put on the Top of the Playlist? Thats goes bevore... but not since one Year.   There is NO...
  • BikerChuck
  • Music Fan
  • 361 Views
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won't allow me too sync playlist

I have just upgraded and paid for premium. I have gone too sync playlist and it won't do it. I've rebooted my iphone 5 and reinstalled app numerous times and still not joy. Main reason was for this feature. Help please

  • Newbie
  • I have just upgraded and paid for premium. I have gone too sync playlist and it won't do it. I've rebooted my iphone 5 and reinstalled app numerous times and still not joy. Main reason was for this f...
  • Joe
  • Community Legend
  • 282 Views
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