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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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Iphone 5 - lightning adapter 30 pin - Volkswagen Media In

I usespotify in my car (Volkswagen Golf VI, year 2010). About the minijack connector to transmit audio works fine. When connecting my "iphone 5" with the "apple lightning 30-pin-connector" and the "VW Media In" the sound is distorted. Does anyone kno...

  • Casual Listener
  •       I usespotify in my car (Volkswagen Golf VI, year 2010).   About the minijack connector to transmit audio works fine.   When connecting my "iphone 5" with...
  • kuchrue
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iPhone playing instrumental version

I've downloaded my oasis CD on to itunes then copied it across. Some songs play normal, some play an instrumental and some say Track not synced ANy help please

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  • I've downloaded my oasis CD on to itunes then copied it across.   Some songs play normal, some play an instrumental and some say Track not synced   ANy help please
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iPhone 4s not syncing

Suddenly my playlists is not available offline.. i've been first updated the app, then deleted it and downloaded it again. Made sure it's online. Been like this for a few week now, so annoying when I pay for premium.

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  • Suddenly my playlists is not available offline.. i've been first updated the app, then deleted it and downloaded it again. Made sure it's online. Been like this for a few week now, so annoying when I...
  • Reck2011
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Solved!! Playlists I'm following or created not syncing.

Hi there, I'm a premium member running the latest version of the Spotify desktop client on a new mac, and the most up-to-date app version of Spotify on an iPhone 5. I've followed a number of playlists through the desktop client, like "Top 100 Indie T...

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  • Hi there,    I'm a premium member running the latest version of the Spotify desktop client on a new mac, and the most up-to-date app version of Spotify on an iPhone 5. I've followed a num...
  • Peter__
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New playlists not syncing to my devices

New playlists that I have created on my computer are not showing up on both of my devices: itouch and android. These song are not from my local files, but from the Spotify library.

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  • New playlists that I have created on my computer are not showing up on both of my devices:  itouch and android.   These song are not from my local files, but from the Spotify library. &n...
  • Joe
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Solved!! Could not sync playlists fix

Hi My playlists won't sync to my iphone. It usually work very well but nothing is helping. Re logging in etc?!!! Help! thanks

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  • Hi    My playlists won't sync to my iphone.    It usually work very well but nothing is helping. Re logging in etc?!!!   Help!   thanks
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AIDE SVP

J'aimerais avoir la pochette des albums qui s'affiche dans ma playlist comme sur l'application tunigo. Comment faire???Tunigo est bien mais pas de version française...Merci

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  • J'aimerais avoir la pochette des albums qui s'affiche dans ma playlist comme sur l'application tunigo. Comment faire??? Tunigo est bien mais pas de version française... Merci
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PLEASE HELP

OK, I downloaded spotify on my PC, I logged in with my info, even purchased "Premium" now, what happened when i tried to sync my songs to ipod, all 3000 itunes from my sisters list (its her computer) got synced. Somehow, I was able to delete all of i...

  • Casual Listener
  • OK, I downloaded spotify on my PC, I logged in with my info, even purchased "Premium" now, what happened when i tried to sync my songs to ipod, all 3000 itunes from my sisters list (its her computer)...
  • Peter__
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Starred songs not on my iPhone App

I have over 500 starred songs on my computer application of Spotify, but on my iPhone app, it's only showing that I have 3! Any ideas on how to fix this?

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  • I have over 500 starred songs on my computer application of Spotify, but on my iPhone app, it's only showing that I have 3!  Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Solved!! Playlists on ipad

I have a Paid spotify account - quick question about play lists. If I create them on one device (say my ipad) - should I be able to see them on all the other devices I have (like my phone) - I'm sure this works from PC/Mac to device, but if I actuall...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a Paid spotify account - quick question about play lists. If I create them on one device (say my ipad) - should I be able to see them on all the other devices I have (like my phone) - I'm su...
  • Liam
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Sync

Hi! I'm having trouble syncing my iPhone. The sync seems to pause for days. How can I successfully sync a whole playlist?

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  • Hi! I'm having trouble syncing my iPhone. The sync seems to pause for days. How can I successfully sync a whole playlist?
  • Peter__
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iPhone playlists won't sync offline

I've tried all the suggestions in the forums!! But my playlists won't sync... This is so frustrating, please help.iPhone 4Swith latest iOS update and latest spotify

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  • I've tried all the suggestions in the forums!! But my playlists won't sync... This is so frustrating, please help. iPhone 4S with latest iOS update and latest spotify
  • Peter__
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Spotify update on iPhone - battery draining rapidly

Hi, I had an App Store update of Spotify on Monday since since then my iPhone 4S battery is draining at 15-20% per hour, to the point where I've had to stop using the app. I haven't changed any settings and have been using Spotify for a number of mon...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I had an App Store update of Spotify on Monday since since then my iPhone 4S battery is draining at 15-20% per hour, to the point where I've had to stop using the app.  I haven't ...
  • spopy
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se pausa reproducciòn iphone 4

Ayuda!!! Haber si alguien me echar un cable. Cuando se reproduce una canción en Iphone se pausa al minuto y medio. Si avanzas o cambias de canción sigue pero al de otro minuto y medio vuelve a pausar. En PC funciona normal. Gracias.

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  • Ayuda!!! Haber si alguien me echar un cable. Cuando se reproduce una canción en Iphone se pausa al minuto y medio. Si avanzas o cambias de canción sigue pero al de otro minuto y medio vuelve a paus...
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"Only Premium users can stream on demand"

The title of this post comes up ("Only premium users can stream on demand") when I try to access my spotifuggle play list on my iPod. Do I need a Spotify Premium membership to have access to my playlists on my iPod? It gives me the ability to use the...

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  •      The title of this post comes up ("Only premium users can stream on demand") when I try to access my spotifuggle play list on my iPod. Do I need a Spotify Premium membership to h...
  • Peter__
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Take Me - Original Mix -- Tiesto

I had the song on my starred playlist on my iphone and a few days ago it disappeared. I noticed on my desktop spotify it was there, so i unstarred and restarred it and it still isnt showing up on my phone. I tested a different track and it was just a...

  • Newbie
  • I had the song on my starred playlist on my iphone and a few days ago it disappeared.  I noticed on my desktop spotify it was there, so i unstarred and restarred it and it still isnt showing up ...
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Music stops after 1 min (iPhone)

I have read almost all the anwsers without any luck and to be honest Im getting pretty tired of this **bleep** since Im paying 99 SEK every month for this.So for 2weeks I've had the same problem, my tracks starts playing but stops again at 1 minute, ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have read almost all the anwsers without any luck and to be honest Im getting pretty tired of this **bleep** since Im paying 99 SEK every month for this. So for 2weeks I've had the same problem,...
  • pm444
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iPod Touch

I was thinking about getting an iPod Touch and using it with a Spotify permium to synch offline playlists with so I can have some access to playlists on the go. I have read that the newer spotify desktop app has issues with the lightening connection ...

  • Visitor
  • I was thinking about getting an iPod Touch and using it with a Spotify permium to synch offline playlists with so I can have some access to playlists on the go. I have read that the newer spotify des...
  • smelico
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Unable to delete playlist on iPhone

Hi, I have a playlist/nested folder showing on my iPhone and not on the Desktop client, it's called iTunes (1) with an iTunes playlist inside. When I try to delete it the app crashes, I have re-installed and tried on two devices. I've seen from previ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I have a playlist/nested folder showing on my iPhone and not on the Desktop client, it's called iTunes (1) with an iTunes playlist inside. When I try to delete it the app crashes, I ha...
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Playlist gone!!!

I recently let someone make a new account with spotify and they signed in on my I phone app and now when I log into my account all my playlist are gone !!!! What happened? And what can I do?

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  • I recently let someone make a new account with spotify and they signed in on my I phone app and now when I log into my account all my playlist are gone !!!! What happened? And what can I do?
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