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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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queue on the iphone, superiority of rdio feature set and other thoughts from a longtime user

I'm finding the iphone queue to be frustrating and inadequate. First of all you can't see it. Second, it's impossible to clear it. If i queue up 10 songs for a workout but finish before the end of the queue, then try to play an album by clicking that...

  • Newbie
  • I'm finding the iphone queue to be frustrating and inadequate. First of all you can't see it. Second, it's impossible to clear it. If i queue up 10 songs for a workout but finish before the end of th...
  • user-removed
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[bug] Player disappearing

Just updated my Spotify app (0.6.0.181), and found another bug.Try this out:Make sure your waiting list is empty.Tap the bottom track of a playlist (the last one), shuffle off (& let it play) Add a track to the waiting list. Open the player (swipe up...

  • Newbie
  • Just updated my Spotify app (0.6.0.181), and found another bug. Try this out: Make sure your waiting list is empty. Tap the bottom track of a playlist (the last one), shuffle off (& let it p...
  • johncb
  • Roadie
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View Shuffle Lineup

I think that the Suffle function on Spotify by far needs the most work. Personally, I would like to be able to Shuffle my entire music collection, rather than just specific playlists (preferably an option to do both). I would also like to be able to ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I think that the Suffle function on Spotify by far needs the most work. Personally, I would like to be able to Shuffle my entire music collection, rather than just specific playlists (preferably an o...
  • robinw67
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Playlist was offline - now it's not.

Premium user. Had a playlist available for offline play, now absolutely no tracks are synced. I tried to add to new tracks, but I couldn't even get these synced. Why does it has to be so freakin' useless? How about adding a song and it syncs automati...

  • Newbie
  • Premium user. Had a playlist available for offline play, now absolutely no tracks are synced. I tried to add to new tracks, but I couldn't even get these synced. Why does it has to be so freakin' use...
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Question about 6.0 iOS update

I noticed that there is a new update for Spotify available (6.0) but I am very hesitant to download it because the latest PC Windows desktop version is such a mess. From the app description in the iTunes store it looks like there are a few significan...

  • Visitor
  • I noticed that there is a new update for Spotify available (6.0) but I am very hesitant to download it because the latest PC Windows desktop version is such a mess. From the app description in the iT...
  • user-removed
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Multitouch annoyance on iPad

This has annoyed me from day one of the iPad version. In the Now Playing screen you can flip to the next/previous song on the cover. But the interface should only react to a one-finger touch and not as it is now to multitouch.The reason for this is t...

  • Visitor
  • This has annoyed me from day one of the iPad version. In the Now Playing screen you can flip to the next/previous song on the cover. But the interface should only react to a one-finger touch and no...
  • Liam
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Solved!! Premium subscription not recognized on iPhone

My premium subscription works on my desktop, however it is not recognized on my iPhone. I have tried signing in with Facebook and also with my spotify numerical username. Neither one works! Please help!

  • Newbie
  • My premium subscription works on my desktop, however it is not recognized on my iPhone. I have tried signing in with Facebook and also with my spotify numerical username. Neither one works! Please he...
  • Liam
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Solved!! Starred playlist download in 0.6.0

I have just updated my iPad and my iPhone to the 0.6.0 update. I logged back in and noticed that you can no longer download your starred playlist. I have over 1223 songs in this playlist and now it's down to only 122 local files. This is ridiculous. ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have just updated my iPad and my iPhone to the 0.6.0 update. I logged back in and noticed that you can no longer download your starred playlist. I have over 1223 songs in this playlist and now it's...
  • tiimsinger
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! my ipod thouch 4g can't connect with spotify

Hi unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify. Under "devices" my Ipod doesn´t appear... It also doesn´t work when I change the USB-Port again and again... Does anyone k...

  • Regular
  • Hi   unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify. Under "devices" my Ipod doesn´t appear... It also doe...
  • mertensstijn
  • Regular
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Spotify Premium User - Playlists don't sync over the air

My desktop does not use WiFi and is hard-wire connected to the internet. My playlists are organized the way I want them in the desktop version - but that does not transfer over to my iPhone app. How can I sync playlists on my iPhone app - without the...

  • Newbie
  • My desktop does not use WiFi and is hard-wire connected to the internet. My playlists are organized the way I want them in the desktop version - but that does not transfer over to my iPhone app. ...
  • Sam
  • Spotify
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Now Playing

I would like to actually see the playlist queue so you can move songs around. If i add a song to Now Playing it plays next and disrupts the playlist. Why don't we have the option of adding to the queue so it sits at the bottom of the list with the op...

  • Casual Listener
  • I would like to actually see the playlist queue so you can move songs around. If i add a song to Now Playing it plays next and disrupts the playlist. Why don't we have the option of adding to the que...
  • Matthewcherry
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4s Lock Screen Bug, anyone else?

I have the latest update of Spotify on an iPHone 4s, iOS 5.1 (not 5.1.1). I do not believe this was happening prior to the last update and I'm not sure where to send bug reports or if Spotify even takes them. Anyway, if I turn off the screen while li...

  • Music Fan
  • I have the latest update of Spotify on an iPHone 4s, iOS 5.1 (not 5.1.1). I do not believe this was happening prior to the last update and I'm not sure where to send bug reports or if Spotify even ta...
  • Swanny
  • Community Legend
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Error 408

HiI am in South Africa and have used spotify for 3 weeks now, and received an Error 408 this morning.Could you please help with this?

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi I am in South Africa and have used spotify for 3 weeks now, and received an Error 408 this morning. Could you please help with this?
  • Thedev
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! Track name stuck

Hi, Since the last 0.5.2.374..... update (i'm using Spotify on my 4S iPhone under 5.1.1 iOS), the track's name on the lock screen doesn't follow the playing - a bit annoying any ideas? thanks

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   Since the last 0.5.2.374..... update (i'm using Spotify on my 4S iPhone under 5.1.1 iOS), the track's name on the lock screen doesn't follow the playing - a bit annoying 😉   ...
  • David
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Solved!! Interesting bug on iPhone lockscreen

Hello everyone, I've recently updated to Spotify 0.5.2 and noticed that the iPhone Spotify app is causing an issue on the iPhone lockscreen in regards to displaying the currently playing track name. When I begin to play the first song of an album, it...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello everyone, I've recently updated to Spotify 0.5.2 and noticed that the iPhone Spotify app is causing an issue on the iPhone lockscreen in regards to displaying the currently playing track name...
  • David
  • Spotify Legend
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Title Changes On Lock Screen -- Still not fixed -- Still broken

Is this going to be fixed? I mean, COME ON! What is the fu----- problem here??? HOW CAN YOU LET THIS LINGER FOR 3 MONTHS? WTF is going on? http://community.spotify.com/t5/Mobile-iOS-iPhone-iPad-iPod/Interesting-bug-on-iPhone-lockscreen/td-p/86233 htt...

  • Roadie
  • Is this going to be fixed? I mean, COME ON! What is the fu----- problem here??? HOW CAN YOU LET THIS LINGER FOR 3 MONTHS? WTF is going on?   http://community.spotify.com/t5/Mobile-iOS-iPhone...
  • David
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spotify premium can't play on mobile

It said I had a 48 hour trial even though I'm a premium subscriber

  • Casual Listener
  • It said I had a 48 hour trial even though I'm a premium subscriber
  • blumpy
  • Casual Listener
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Offline Playlists won't sync to Last.fm and Facebook

I have noticed that playlists I have made to be available offline don't show up on my Last.fm / Facebook history - despite me being online while I listen to those playlists. Is this a bug or am I missing something? On a side note, I believe it would ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have noticed that playlists I have made to be available offline don't show up on my Last.fm / Facebook history - despite me being online while I listen to those playlists. Is this a bug or am I mis...
  • brightonguy
  • Casual Listener
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Just upgraded to premium and will not work on Iphone

Just upgraded to premium today, updated my spotify mobile, but will not play anything other than radio. I upgraded so I could liten to my playlist not radio..What is the problem?

  • Newbie
  • Just upgraded to premium today, updated my spotify mobile, but will not play anything other than radio.  I upgraded so I could liten to my playlist not radio..What is the problem?
  • Peter__
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paying for premium but not allowed to listen to music

Hello. I just paid for premium bc my 48 hour subscription ended. It was under an old account with an old email ihad downloaded spotify on previously. the e mail cinfirmation got sent to jussie_27@y mail.com, which i do not have access to anymore. Iju...

  • Visitor
  • Hello. I just paid for premium bc my 48 hour subscription ended. It was under an old account with an old email ihad downloaded spotify on previously. the e mail cinfirmation got sent to jussie_27@y m...
  • Peter__
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