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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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iOS 7 Add To Playlist Crushes Spotify App

Hey spotify people, at ios7 (latest beta (6) ) add to playlist function crushes spotify app. The song added to playlist correctly but crushes never a good thing. (at currently latest iPad gen 4.) Good hunting.

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  • Hey spotify people,    at ios7 (latest beta (6) ) add to playlist function crushes spotify app. The song added to playlist correctly but crushes never a good thing.    (at...
  • Goodman
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Spotify on Mercedes Benz Comand

How can I get Spotify playlists and contents to show on Mercedes Benz Comand screen when I have connected my iPhone 4? At present, iTunes playlists appear instead of my Spotify playlists.

  • Newbie
  • How can I get Spotify playlists and contents to show on Mercedes Benz Comand screen when I have connected my iPhone 4? At present, iTunes playlists appear instead of my Spotify playlists.
  • Liam
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Bugs galore if you want Spotify on your Ipad Please fix or respond!!

so I loaded Spotify on my Ipad. What I never liked about the Ipad is the fact that you cannot troubleshoot. Why is it in offline mode on my Ipad? I don't have the "right click" ability with an Ipad to make it online. I'm reading other posts and I'm s...

  • Casual Listener
  • so I loaded Spotify on my Ipad. What I never liked about the Ipad is the fact that you cannot troubleshoot. Why is it in offline mode on my Ipad? I don't have the "right click" ability with an Ipad t...
  • davem21
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Battery Drain in 4s iPhone - PLEASE FIX!!

Though I don't want to, I will have to delete the Spotify app on my iPhone. The drain on my battery is substantial and unworkable. I will keep spotify on my PC. I am afraid this app is not ready for prime time yet on mobile devices.

  • Casual Listener
  • Though I don't want to, I will have to delete the Spotify app on my iPhone. The drain on my battery is substantial and unworkable. I will keep spotify on my PC. I am afraid this app is not ready f...
  • Peter__
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No top 100 list on iphone

Hello. Like the desktop version has a top 100 songs so do the iphone app i while ago. But now its gone? Does anyone know where to find it ? Thanks

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  • Hello.   Like the desktop version has a top 100 songs so do the iphone app i while ago. But now its gone? Does anyone know where to find it ?   Thanks
  • Peter__
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Solved!! I can't sync my playlists to IPhone

Hi, I'm having trouble syncing my IPhone playlists to Offline Mode. It is not local files but the ones "belonging to Spotify". It works well on my Mac but on my IPhone it stucks on the first song loading and stays there. I've tried it on another IPho...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I'm having trouble syncing my IPhone playlists to Offline Mode. It is not local files but the ones "belonging to Spotify". It works well on my Mac but on my IPhone it stucks on the first song l...
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Spotlight does not work anymore on my iPad 1 iOS 5

Spotlight does not work anymore on my iPad 1 iOS 5 , after haring downloaded the later version of Spotify

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotlight does not work anymore on my iPad 1 iOS 5 , after haring downloaded the later version of Spotify
  • Dixke
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Solved!! Local Files Being Replaced When Syncing iPod Touch

I'm experiencing a strange problem, and I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the situation. Spotify works almost flawlessly on my iPhone. When syncing local files, I just add them to a new playlist, make it "available offline," and they work wit...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm experiencing a strange problem, and I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the situation. Spotify works almost flawlessly on my iPhone. When syncing local files, I just add them to a new playl...
  • mickeyh2700
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Nissan Quest Blue Tooth connecting with iPhone 5 for Spotify

I have a new Nissan Quest. My iphone works with syncing iTunes, however I am trying to get it working with my Spotify Premium App. Can anyone help?

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  • I have a new Nissan Quest. My iphone works with syncing  iTunes, however I am trying to get it working with my Spotify Premium App.   Can anyone help?
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Trouble logging in with facebook v0.7.2

I finally upgraded to spotify premium. I was putting playlists into offline mode, and a few songs would get an orange exclaimation point. the songs after that wouldn't go into offline mode. So I decided to reinstall the app... Now I can get so far as...

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  • I finally upgraded to spotify premium.  I was putting playlists into offline mode, and a few songs would get an orange exclaimation point.  the songs after that wouldn't go into offline mod...
  • Peter__
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Syncing really slow

Syncing my playlists is painfully slow and keeps stopping.I've tried deleting and re downloading the app onto my iphone5.I've tried syncing just served tracks and syncing each play list one at a time but still no luck!Please help as I'm about to pull...

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  • Syncing my playlists is painfully slow and keeps stopping. I've tried deleting and re downloading the app onto my iphone5. I've tried syncing just served tracks and syncing each play list one at a ...
  • awinterbone
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My Premium account is not working on my iPhone!!

I have a premium account but it isn't working on my iPhone I've re-installed a couple of times & no joy. Can anyone suggest a fix?

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  • I have a premium account but it isn't working on my iPhone I've re-installed a couple of times & no joy. Can anyone suggest a fix?
  • Joe
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Solved!! How can I sync a different version of a song than is on spotify to my phone?

This has been bothering the living sh*t out of me for forever and I just not got around to looking for formal help because this is just ridiculous. There are probably like no people with this problem but there is a song by Crystal Castles called Not ...

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  • This has been bothering the living sh*t out of me for forever and I just not got around to looking for formal help because this is just ridiculous. There are probably like no people with this problem...
  • atomoskairos
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iPad app frozen

The Spotify app on my 3rd gen iPad, latest iOS, open but all I get is a blank white screen and the icons down the left side. None of them are responsive. I can't find the app in the list of installed apps in my Settings option or I would have uninsta...

  • Casual Listener
  • The Spotify app on my 3rd gen iPad, latest iOS, open but all I get is a blank white screen and the icons down the left side. None of them are responsive. I can't find the app in the list of installed...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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Cant play playlist and i have premium

I tried reinstallig, logging in and logging out, restarting phone. Still wont play playlist.

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  • I tried reinstallig, logging in and logging out, restarting phone. Still wont play playlist.
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Downloaded Music Won't Play in Another Country

I have a premium US account and am traveling in France/Germany, etc for about a month. I have played Spotify downloaded music on my phone while in the car in France. I am still in France and suddenly the music I have downloaded for offline playing wo...

  • Casual Listener
  •   I have a premium US account and am traveling in France/Germany, etc for about a month.  I have played Spotify downloaded music on my phone while in the car in France.  I am still i...
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iPhone iPad not playing through stereo anymore

Hi, I have a USB port on my car stereo which has worked fine to play spotify through until recently. Now it only plays through the speakers on the iPhone 5/iPad mini itself with the USB plugged in. The stereo recognizes the USB as it used to but soun...

  • Visitor
  • Hi, I have a USB port on my car stereo which has worked fine to play spotify through until recently. Now it only plays through the speakers on the iPhone 5/iPad mini itself with the USB plugged in. ...
  • user-removed
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Spotify on Pioneer's AppRadio

Hello, I use a pioneer f950bt in my car and i have a subscription on spotify. Before the last update i did get information on my pioneer screen (artist name, song,album) but with the latest update it is dissapeared ..... somebody can help me with thi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello,   I use a pioneer f950bt in my car and i have a subscription on spotify. Before the last update i did get information on my pioneer screen (artist name, song,album) but with the lates...
  • Peter__
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Paying for spotify from iPhone 4

Fantastic... Worth buying --- but how ??? It tells me that my 48hrs have ended and I require the premium. No in app purchase available and only premium add-ons in the App Store ... Only option is - stream for free on the PC... Spotify --- you've lost...

  • Newbie
  • Fantastic... Worth buying --- but how ??? It tells me that my 48hrs have ended and I require the premium. No in app purchase available and only premium add-ons in the App Store ... Only option is - s...
  • Peter__
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  • Premium payment
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"Local Files"

I originally downloaded spotify on my iPhone, and then again on my iPad. When I open spotify on my computer, there are many playlists and songs already there. I am trying to get the songs on my iPod, as I am a spotify premium member. It says only loc...

  • Newbie
  • I originally downloaded spotify on my iPhone, and then again on my iPad. When I open spotify on my computer, there are many playlists and songs already there. I am trying to get the songs on my iPod,...
  • Peter__
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