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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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My friend cannot access her Spotify Account

Hey everyone, I wanted to relay a message from my friend because she cannot post in the community forum and she cannot access her account. We're wondering if anyone can help us since the Spotify contact form and helpdesk are useless. "I think somethi...

  • Regular
  • Hey everyone, I wanted to relay a message from my friend because she cannot post in the community forum and she cannot access her account. We're wondering if anyone can help us since the Spotify cont...
  • Peter__
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Synching IPad with Laptop

I know Led Zeppelin isn't available in Spotify, but I do own the CDs and have them all on iTunes on my laptop. How do I get them into my iPad Spotify app? I've tried doing what the guides say - connecting both the laptop and iPad to the same WiFi net...

  • Regular
  • I know Led Zeppelin isn't available in Spotify, but I do own the CDs and have them all on iTunes on my laptop. How do I get them into my iPad Spotify app? I've tried doing what the guides say - conne...
  • Joe
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Why has "What's new" been replaced with "Discover" on iPhone?

Hi!Why has "What's new" been replaced with "Discover" in the iPhone app?Why not have both? I'd like the old feature. "Discover" is good to but not as a replacement!!How do I get the top list back???

  • Regular
  • Hi! Why has "What's new" been replaced with "Discover" in the iPhone app? Why not have both? I'd like the old feature. "Discover" is good to but not as a replacement!! How do I get the top list ba...
  • imthinking100
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Favorite artists and albums?

How come I can't favorite any artists or albums? I can only favorite tracks or make playlists from albums, which also aren't alphabetically ordered. Why is this not possible? Seems like something essential for a music app. I wan't to have a list of m...

  • Newbie
  • How come I can't favorite any artists or albums? I can only favorite tracks or make playlists from albums, which also aren't alphabetically ordered. Why is this not possible? Seems like something ess...
  • Thedev
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Friend List empty?

Hi everyone, hopefully someone might have the answer to my question. The tab "friends" on my app is suddenly empty. But I can still see my followers on the desktop version. Anyone with a clue of the reason?

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  • Hi everyone,   hopefully someone might have the answer to my question.   The tab "friends" on my app is suddenly empty. But I can still see my followers on the desktop version. ...
  • Christoffer
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Help recovering deleted playlists!!!

Can a moderator please help me recover all of my deleted playlists? I don't want recovery of starred items though. Thank you!

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  • Can a moderator please help me recover all of my deleted playlists? I don't want recovery of starred items though. Thank you!
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Queuing Issues

I love spotify, so I got premium, but the app on the iphone seems to be plagued with issues. Please do an overhaul of this app! There is so much potential that is lost with clumsy organization. First of all, PLEASE let me group things by artist and/o...

  • Newbie
  • I love spotify, so I got premium, but the app on the iphone seems to be plagued with issues.  Please do an overhaul of this app! There is so much potential that is lost with clumsy organization....
  • Joe
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Solved!! I PAY FOR PREMIUM and its telling me im not a subscriber on my iphone

I pay for premium and my iphone app is telling me I am not a premium subscriber. I specifically payed for premium so I can use it on my phone. If this is not corrected today then im canceling and expect a refund. I am 100% I am using the same account...

  • Newbie
  • I pay for premium and my iphone app is telling me I am not a premium subscriber. I specifically payed for premium so I can use it on my phone. If this is not corrected today then im canceling and exp...
  • Joe
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Premium not working on iPhone 4

I have same issue as in: http://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-iOS-iPhone-iPad-iPod-Touch/premium-not-working-on-iphone/td-p/67481/page/12 I changed payment from paypal to prepaid cards... now it won't play on my device anymore... worked 2 hours ago.....

  • Casual Listener
  • I have same issue as in: http://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-iOS-iPhone-iPad-iPod-Touch/premium-not-working-on-iphone/td-p/67481/page/12   I changed payment from paypal to prepaid card...
  • Greg
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iOS 7 won't resume playback from the control centre

If i open an app that pauses spotify, like youtube, or Music or something, or even if I just unplug my headphones sometimes, then I can't resume playback from the control centre. This is really annoying because spotify also now takes a minute or so t...

  • Newbie
  • If i open an app that pauses spotify, like youtube, or Music or something, or even if I just unplug my headphones sometimes, then I can't resume playback from the control centre.   This is r...
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Nothing works!

I use Spotify on an IPad 5 and first the search function stopped working after an update and now it's impossible to listen to anything! I've tried restarting it and that didn't work either, so you need to come up with an update that fixes this proble...

  • Casual Listener
  • I use Spotify on an IPad 5 and first the search function stopped working after an update and now it's impossible to listen to anything! I've tried restarting it and that didn't work either, so you ne...
  • angry13
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Can I download a Local File stored on my Iphone spotify app?

My laptop was stolen last week on Monday. I made my own original music, uploaded it to my mobile device, but now that my laptop is gone I have virtually no back ups of the song, since it was a work in progress and still for the most part in DAW forma...

  • Newbie
  • My laptop was stolen last week on Monday.  I made my own original music, uploaded it to my mobile device, but now that my laptop is gone I have virtually no back ups of the song, since it was a ...
  • Peter__
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Spotify Mobile Will Not Load for iPhone 4.

I have a paid subscription for Spotify mobile that I have used for over a year. Today it quit working--it won't load at all, just a blank screen. I am current on my subscription, and just used the app yesterday. I have not downloaded iOS 7. Ideas any...

  • Newbie
  • I have a paid subscription for Spotify mobile that I have used for over a year. Today it quit working--it won't load at all, just a blank screen. I am current on my subscription, and just used the ap...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! [0.7.4] Spotify crashing since the last update

Keep crashing on start up. Can't get into the application. I have deleted and re-installed the application, and still the same result. I have iPad 2 display 6.1.3 iOS. and an iPhone 5 on 6.1.4 iOS Please help. Super user edit - added client version t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Keep crashing on start up. Can't get into the application. I have deleted and re-installed the application, and still the same result. I have iPad 2 display 6.1.3 iOS. and an iPhone 5 on 6.1.4 iOS Pl...
  • fastandbulbous
  • Casual Listener
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Device detection - Virgin Media (Superhub 2) Wi-Fi

Hey, I just switched my broadband service from BEthere to Virgin Media, and I am now using the Superhub 2 for Wi-Fi. I still have my BEthere internet connection until the end of the month. I have Spotify Premium, and I use Spotify on my Desktop compu...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey,   I just switched my broadband service from BEthere to Virgin Media, and I am now using the Superhub 2 for Wi-Fi.  I still have my BEthere internet connection until the end of the ...
  • fuegan
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Solved!! Confused about limitations in streaming.

When the Spotify app debuted for iOS, I remember that free users were instantly thrown in the free-trial of Spotify premium. Does this still apply or can I listen to my ad-featured playlists like I can with the PC/Mac Spotify app?

  • Casual Listener
  • When the Spotify app debuted for iOS, I remember that free users were instantly thrown in the free-trial of Spotify premium. Does this still apply or can I listen to my ad-featured playlists like I c...
  • Peter__
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How much data does spotify use on iPhone?

I just joined spotify and i've already downloaded more music than i can imagine. i am in love so far. i am downloading onto my computer and then syncing with my iphone. i'm a premium user so i'm making everything offline available. how much music can...

  • Newbie
  • I just joined spotify and i've already downloaded more music than i can imagine.  i am in love so far.  i am downloading onto my computer and then syncing with my iphone.  i'm a premiu...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Spotify is not working on ipad 4

Hi,I downloaded spotify for ipad 4, and it was working ok with the 48 hours trial, however it stopped working before this 48 hours of trial. i have a premium account now, but When i open the app it just opens for 2-3 seconds and then automatically co...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I downloaded spotify for ipad 4, and it was working ok with the 48 hours trial, however it stopped working before this 48 hours of trial. i have a premium account now, but When i open the app ...
  • Sanchezza
  • Casual Listener
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Adding local files on iPhone to playlist

Hi, is it possible to add tracks, which i bought on my iPhone via store, to a spotify playlist? Thanks, Jens

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, is it possible to add tracks, which i bought on my iPhone via store, to a spotify playlist?   Thanks, Jens
  • Peter__
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