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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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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
  • Casual Listener
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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
  • Casual Listener
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...

  • Visitor
  • 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
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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...
  • alfordsteven
  • Casual Listener
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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...

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  • 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. ...
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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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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__
  • Community Legend
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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__
  • Community Legend
  • 464 Views
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Spotify iPAD crashes when opening the cover view while playing a large (> 2500 tracks) playlist

I am playing a playlist call "INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TO WORK TO" by user "Keats Handwriting." It plays fine, but when I click on the "expand" arrows in the lower left corner to switch to cover view, the app freezes and eventually crashes after a few minu...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am playing a playlist call "INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TO WORK TO" by user "Keats Handwriting." It plays fine, but when I click on the "expand" arrows in the lower left corner to switch to cover view, the ...
  • johndidion
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iPad app not syncing up with android

My laptop recently crashed and I lost most of my local files. I don't really care because I have spotify, but I have a really amazing playlist of about 400 songs I had originally made in iTunes, then imported to Spotify, which in turn synced with my ...

  • Casual Listener
  • My laptop recently crashed and I lost most of my local files. I don't really care because I have spotify, but I have a really amazing playlist of about 400 songs I had originally made in iTunes, then...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Syncing your Local Files to your iPod classic, nano, or shuffle with Spotify

Good Day I am having trouble finding my Ipod nano on devices eventhough I have connected my usb. I have also copied the files to itunes, but cannot find it when I log into Itunes. Please help, I have been having trouble for 4 days now Thank you

  • Casual Listener
  • Good Day   I am having trouble finding my Ipod nano on devices eventhough I have connected my usb. I have also copied the files to itunes, but cannot find it when I log into Itunes. Please h...
  • Joe
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Error 408

Using iPhone 5 and get error 408 while trying to log in. Tried logging in via Facebook as well as username with password. Same error.

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  • Using iPhone 5 and get error 408 while trying to log in. Tried logging in via Facebook as well as username with password. Same error.
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  • Roadie
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Solved!! Facebook login - Loading screen

Today I just downloaded the spotify app for ipod touch. When I went to the login screen I chose to login with my facebook account, but when i do it doesn't even go to the actual login it just loads for a long time and goes straight back to the login ...

  • Newbie
  • Today I just downloaded the spotify app for ipod touch. When I went to the login screen I chose to login with my facebook account, but when i do it doesn't even go to the actual login it just loads f...
  • Liam
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Solved!! Spotify app won't load

I have an iPhone 4 and my spotify app will not load/open. It just has a white screen and after some time it force closes. It worked just fine less than a week ago. I have reinstalled it and rebooted my phone but it still will not work. What do I need...

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  • I have an iPhone 4 and my spotify app will not load/open. It just has a white screen and after some time it force closes. It worked just fine less than a week ago. I have reinstalled it and reboo...
  • Sabraharris1991
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