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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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Why is USB syncing not an option?

Hi, Just wanted to know why usb syncing is disabled on Spotify. It just makes more sense for me to be able to quickly sync over usb rather than connect my PC and Phone to the same WIFI and do a ritualistic dance around these two objects for my phone ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi,   Just wanted to know why usb syncing is disabled on Spotify. It just makes more sense for me to be able to quickly sync over usb rather than connect my PC and Phone to the same WIFI and d...
  • radiuz
  • Roadie
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sharing subscripton?

Hi!I am going to buy a premium suscription next week and I was wondering if it is possible to share the access between an iphone and an ipad.Thanks for all.Oscar

  • Newbie
  • Hi! I am going to buy a premium suscription next week and I was wondering if it is possible to share the access between an iphone and an ipad. Thanks for all. Oscar
  • Peter__
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My premium account doesn't work on iphone 5!!

I just purchased premium for my account, but it doesn't work on my iphone. It says i still need to purchase premium to listen to streaming. What is the problem?

  • Newbie
  • I just purchased premium for my account, but it doesn't work on my iphone. It says i still need to purchase premium to listen to streaming. What is the problem? 
  • Peter__
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Solved!! All I hear is white noise static on my spotify iPhone app. Please help!!!

Hi There, For the past couple of weeks, I've been hearing a lot of static white noise ONLY when I play music on my iphone spotify app. For some reason, all my other music on my phone works fine.Please let me know how to fix this issue, I can't seem t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi There,   For the past couple of weeks, I've been hearing a lot of static white noise ONLY when I play music on my iphone spotify app. For some reason, all my other music on my phone works f...
  • Peter__
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Solved!! problem with old iOS application

Hey guys! I recently got iPhone 2G and there is a problem with login into my account. I created my account long time ago via Facebook (there was no other way these days) and it's impossible to log in with Facebook on this old Spotify version. I need ...

  • Regular
  • Hey guys!   I recently got iPhone 2G and there is a problem with login into my account. I created my account long time ago via Facebook (there was no other way these days) and it's impossible ...
  • Liam
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Doesn't recognize my premium account

I pay $9.99 monthly but from my phone I can't access premium content. I see other folks who've created duplicate accounts here and I'm pretty sure the same happened to me. Can anyone help? Thanks.

  • Newbie
  • I pay $9.99 monthly but from my phone I can't access premium content. I see other folks who've created duplicate accounts here and I'm pretty sure the same happened to me. Can anyone help? Thanks.
  • Liam
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Spotify and ITunes conflict when playing back on car stereo

I have a USB port that connects into the bottom of my iPhone 4S and plays music from my iPhone through the car stereo when I set the car stereo to "iPod". If I start Spotify it will play the song I am currently playing but if I skip to the next song ...

  • Newbie
  • I have a USB port that connects into the bottom of my iPhone 4S and plays music from my iPhone through the car stereo when I set the car stereo to "iPod".  If I start Spotify it will play the so...
  • David
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Rolling Back to a Previous Version

I just made the enormous mistake of assuming that the new update would bring further Spotify awesomeness. However the Equalizer has now been removed. Does anyone know how I can roll back my software to a previous version? I am using a new, fully ios ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just made the enormous mistake of assuming that the new update would bring further Spotify awesomeness.  However the Equalizer has now been removed.  Does anyone know how I can roll back ...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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Randomised Play

Whilst using Spotify on my Mac I can double click on my 'Library' and Spotify will randomly (with suffle enabled) play anything from any of the hundreds of playlists I have. BUT. When on my iPhone there is no function to randomly play ANYTHING from a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Whilst using Spotify on my Mac I can double click on my 'Library' and Spotify will randomly (with suffle enabled) play anything from any of the hundreds of playlists I have. BUT.   When on my ...
  • Crookedeyeboy
  • Casual Listener
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Help!

Hello .I have been billed by spotify and still have not received mg access to spotify premium all I want to do us listen to my playlists. Help?

  • Newbie
  • Hello .I have been billed by spotify and still have not received mg access to spotify premium all I want to do us listen to my playlists. Help?
  • dawis
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Premium doesn't work on iPhone

I signed up for the 30days premium trial.On the MacBook Pro the screenshot is that:http://i46.tinypic.com/120qygy.pngBut on iPhone 5:http://i48.tinypic.com/2heyhop.png So on the Macbook WORKS but on the iPhone it says i've got "x left hours free tria...

  • Casual Listener
  • I signed up for the 30days premium trial. On the MacBook Pro the screenshot is that: http://i46.tinypic.com/120qygy.png But on iPhone 5: http://i48.tinypic.com/2heyhop.png   So on the Macb...
  • Liam
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Sudden equalizer

I was listening to music when a sudden equalizer appeared on spotify. Now my music is really messed up and i tried the triangle part but that didnt work (for me). Can anybody help me??

  • Newbie
  • I was listening to music when a sudden equalizer appeared on spotify. Now my music is really messed up and i tried the triangle part but that didnt work (for me). Can anybody help me??
  • engquist
  • Casual Listener
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Error message when trying to play tracks

Error message : getting frustrated with this message. Spotify premium is required for on demand mobile streaming.it is free to stream on desktop. It then gives 2 options cancel or learn more. Both give no clue what to do next

  • Visitor
  • Error message : getting frustrated with this message. Spotify premium is required for on demand mobile streaming.it is free to stream on desktop. It then gives 2 options cancel or learn more. Both gi...
  • Peter__
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How to stream from an Ipad to multiple Airplay devices/speakers

I got a Ipad with a iOS 6.1.2. I have Spotify installed on the Ipad. I currently stream music to my stereo system using Apple TV, which works perfect. But, I would like to install a few more network based speakers in my apartment and stream to multip...

  • Newbie
  • I got a Ipad with a iOS 6.1.2. I have Spotify installed on the Ipad. I currently stream music to my stereo system using Apple TV, which works perfect. But, I would like to install a few more network ...
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Solved!! Cache growing, even though no offline playlists

I've got an iPad 4, iOs 6.1.2, where I recently installed Spotify 0.6.0.181. Since space is very limited, but my employer gives me free 4g connection for my iPad, I don't want or need offline playlists. My problem is that in less than a week the Spot...

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  • I've got an iPad 4, iOs 6.1.2, where I recently installed Spotify 0.6.0.181. Since space is very limited, but my employer gives me free 4g connection for my iPad, I don't want or need offline playlis...
  • Fred
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iOS New version with follower?

will the function with the follower implemented in the iOS-app?

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  • will the function with the follower implemented in the iOS-app?
  • Ash2k80
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Planning to buy an Ipod touch..

Hi there members, I'm planning to buy an Ipod touch, and planning to use spotify on it.I got an premium account, because I use it on my Samsung smart tv.The tv is always connected to the internet, so never the login problems I read about with the Ipo...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there members,     I'm planning to buy an Ipod touch, and planning to use spotify on it. I got an premium account, because I use it on my Samsung smart tv. The tv is always connec...
  • MichaelJerzak
  • Composer
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spotify premium not working on iphone

i bought spotify premium , and in the spotify e on my computer it says i'm premium , but on the phone app it says i'm not premiumwhy is that

  • Gig Goer
  • i bought spotify premium , and in the spotify e on my computer it says i'm premium , but on the phone app it says i'm not premium why is that
  • Goodman
  • Spotify Legend
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