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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 ...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-09-24 10:26:17 AM
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sapmi
Music Fan
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"Connect to a Device" inconsistent

Premium user (USA) four Mac devices that I play Spotify from (older iPhone, 2016 Mac Air, 2019 Mac Pro, latest gen iPad). They all connect fine to my speakers--my question concerns seeing the various Mac devices on "Connect to a Device." I checked th...

sbeckymart
Visitor
Premium user (USA) four Mac devices that I play Spotify from (older iPhone, 2016 Mac Air, 2019 Mac Pro, latest gen iPad). They all connect fine to my speakers--my question concerns se...
2019-12-08 6:45:01 PM
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Local Files Not Syncing to iPhone 11 Pro

Spotify Premium/USA on an iPhone 11 Pro with a iOS 13.2.3 OS I just got the new iPhone 11 and have had issues syncing the local files I have on my computer to the new phone. I followed the same steps I did when I had the iPhone 8, adding them to a pl...

Sayuki22
Visitor
Spotify Premium/USA on an iPhone 11 Pro with a iOS 13.2.3 OS I just got the new iPhone 11 and have had issues syncing the local files I have on my computer to the new phone. I followed the s...
2019-12-07 12:53:11 AM
557 Views
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557 Views
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SOME local mp3 files not syncing to iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(MacBook Pro / iPhone 7)Operating System(MacOS 10.15.1 / iOS 13.1.3) My Question or IssueI am trying to sync local files (MP3) from my MacBook Pro to my iPhone, and some are syncing and some not - even from the sa...

bearaa90
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United States Device (MacBook Pro / iPhone 7) Operating System (MacOS 10.15.1 / iOS 13.1.3) My Question or Issue I am trying to sync local files (MP3) from my Ma...
2019-12-07 9:32:53 PM
2019-12-07 11:42:18 PM
bearaa90
Casual Listener
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Syncing Local FIles

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Missing albums

I downloaded an album called Lock up ya mother’s by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs I can’t play it anymore. What’s the reason for this Premiumaust Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10...

Teacosy
Casual Listener
I downloaded an album called Lock up ya mother’s by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs I can’t play it anymore. What’s the reason for this Premium aust Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9,...
2019-11-27 8:44:17 PM
2019-12-07 7:19:55 AM
OneByBoo
Roadie
643 Views
3 replies
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643 Views
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can’t play spotify in car

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 8 My Question or Issuei don’t know when this started but it was this year for sure in the last few months. i use to be able to plug my charger into the car usb port and my music playing on spotify would come through t...

merry_ruthie
Visitor
Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 8 My Question or Issue i don’t know when this started but it was this year for sure in the last few months. i use to be able to plug my ch...
2019-12-07 1:49:15 AM
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Issue with Xbox volume control through iOS app

PlanPremiumCountryCanada Device(iPhone XR)Operating System(iOS 13.) My Question or Issue Just noticed that the volume control in iOS app for Xbox one is buggy. Whenever I go to use it the app crashes and no result

scheenaardigns
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Canada Device (iPhone XR) Operating System (iOS 13.) My Question or Issue Just noticed that the volume control in iOS app for Xbox one is buggy. ...
2019-12-06 12:05:17 AM
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515 Views
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"Songs" tab missing from "Your Library" now on iPhone display? What's going on?

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 6s, MacBook AirOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueThe Spotify user interface has changed dramatically on my iPhone recently. There is no "Songs" tab under "Your Library" anymore, so it's impossible to just pla...

tmgoodwin1
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 6s, MacBook Air Operating System iOS 10 My Question or Issue The Spotify user interface has changed dramatically on my iPhone recently. There is...
2019-05-16 6:51:58 PM
2019-12-06 9:16:56 AM
tmgoodwin1
Casual Listener
7008 Views
8 replies
5 likes

7008 Views
8 replies
5 likes

Instagram Story

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueI used to be able to post a photo to my Instagram story and play a song using the Spotify connection. I see other people doing the same, but I've lost the option...

Ashleymmarshall
Visitor
Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 10 My Question or Issue I used to be able to post a photo to my Instagram story and play a song using ...
2019-12-06 6:29:29 AM
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338 Views
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No spotify status on iphone discord

I have tried re-connecting and disconnecting the spotify account and logged out of both apps and even re-installed them. Nothing works, no spotify status

Renuii
Visitor
I have tried re-connecting and disconnecting the spotify account and logged out of both apps and even re-installed them. Nothing works, no spotify status
2019-08-10 8:10:41 PM
2019-12-06 2:32:43 AM
DocKrease
Visitor
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1293 Views
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Heart button saving songs in "Albums" folder since latest update

PlanPremiumCountry AustraliaDeviceiphone 8sOperating Systemios 11.4.1 My Question or Issue SInce the most recent update, i have noticed that when i try to fine tune my Daily Mix or other playlists using the "Like" or Heart button - the app is now put...

Bretto29
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Australia Device iphone 8s Operating System ios 11.4.1 My Question or Issue SInce the most recent update, i have noticed that when i try to fine tune...
2018-08-19 11:21:05 PM
2019-12-05 10:12:18 PM
sjp1966
Roadie
1511 Views
2 replies
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1511 Views
2 replies
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Downloaded songs not playing offline

I have all my playlists downloaded, they are marked as such and they take up room on my phone. However when playing certain (most) songs in offline mode they just don’t work, the song won’t even begin. I’ve realised this after burning thru data the p...

Clamourous
Newbie
I have all my playlists downloaded, they are marked as such and they take up room on my phone. However when playing certain (most) songs in offline mode they just don’t work, the song won’t even begi...
2019-06-13 1:11:42 PM
2019-12-05 9:06:39 AM
jamieminetto
Casual Listener
2721 Views
4 replies
6 likes
downloads
Offline Access

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CarPlay

After years of paying for my music, I have decided to switch over to Spotify due to be frustration with the new iTunes set up. I use Spotify through CarPlay and when I access my favorite artist it just shuffles their songs, doesn't allow me to pick a...

AMG4482
Visitor
After years of paying for my music, I have decided to switch over to Spotify due to be frustration with the new iTunes set up. I use Spotify through CarPlay and when I access my favorite artist it ju...
2019-12-04 10:44:11 PM
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325 Views
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Cannot play local files songs on IPad

PlanPremiumCountryCyprus/UKDeviceIPadOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueHi Is there any way in which I can play my ‘local files’ tunes on the IOS version of Spotify? I spent hours ripping CD’s to Itunes and then exporting them to Spotify, onl...

CarterUSM
Regular
Plan Premium Country Cyprus/UK Device IPad Operating System iOS 10 My Question or Issue Hi Is there any way in which I can play my ‘local files’ tunes on the IOS version of ...
2019-11-25 9:41:58 AM
2019-12-04 4:49:35 PM
CarterUSM
Regular
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2 replies
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782 Views
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Local File Songs Not Syncing with iPhone

Premium US DeviceiPhone 11/Macbook Pro (iOS 13.1.13) I have been working on this all day and its been driving me crazy. I have 4 songs that I have on my computer that I to play on my phone. I have literally tried everything to try and make this work....

yukikitsune027
Visitor
Premium US Device iPhone 11/Macbook Pro (iOS 13.1.13) I have been working on this all day and its been driving me crazy. I have 4 songs that I have on my computer tha...
2019-12-04 11:15:17 AM
718 Views
0 replies
4 likes

718 Views
0 replies
4 likes

problem in my library about search

PremiumTurkeyiPhone 8iOS 13 Hi, when I search for something (artist, album, song name, etc.) in my liked songs and after I press shuffle button it doesn't play the songs that I searched. If I don't press the shuffle button and just click the song whe...

mercankesimli
Casual Listener
Premium Turkey iPhone 8 iOS 13 Hi, when I search for something (artist, album, song name, etc.) in my liked songs and after I press shuffle button it doesn't play the songs that I searche...
2019-12-02 5:41:02 PM
2019-12-04 8:19:52 AM
AeroZ
Composer
711 Views
4 replies
2 likes

711 Views
4 replies
2 likes

Solved!! Stops after 30 seconds

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 6s plusOperating System iOS 13.2.3 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueJust downloaded the app today, and all types of issues are apparent. Main one is that when selecting individual tune...

Geekjazz
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device iPhone 6s plus Operating System iOS 13.2.3 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Just downloaded the...
2019-12-03 5:27:45 AM
2019-12-04 1:07:36 AM
Geekjazz
Casual Listener
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3 replies
0 likes

2195 Views
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Spotify messing up, or just me?

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemiOS 13.2.3 My Question or IssueWhenever I start a playlist radio, Spotify will play about 30-40 songs in my library and maybe one song that I haven’t heard before. The catch is that I don’t like any of t...

Juzzyp69
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Operating System iOS 13.2.3 My Question or Issue Whenever I start a playlist radio, Spotify will play about 30-40 songs in my library and maybe one s...
2019-12-03 4:47:52 PM
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0 replies
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829 Views
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offline mode-songs not loading when I don't have internet cinnection

I have premium account and a lot of songs available offline but while I'm travelling outside the country and I don't have internet connection I open Spotify, go to Library / Songs and the song wont load most of the times. So the solution I've found i...

juanaalvarez
Casual Listener
I have premium account and a lot of songs available offline but while I'm travelling outside the country and I don't have internet connection I open Spotify, go to Library / Songs and the song wont l...
2016-07-12 12:42:34 PM
2019-12-03 2:30:41 PM
kfigura
Casual Listener
944 Views
3 replies
5 likes

944 Views
3 replies
5 likes

Apple TV changes accounts all the time

PlanPremiumCountryThe Netherlands DeviceApple TV My Question or IssueAfter the fixed login issues I fount another: I have a family plan. Very happy that me and my wife aren't blocking each other anymore. But now, when I stream something to the apple ...

Dr4hcir
Regular
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Apple TV My Question or Issue After the fixed login issues I fount another: I have a family plan. Very happy that me and my ...
2019-12-03 9:11:40 AM
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263 Views
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Solved!! “songs” option missing from library

My “songs” tab is missing from my library. I can’t listen to anything randomly with the new interface. If I can, it is a playlist and not my downloaded content. I can’t sort in alphabetical order. I would like to know how to select songs individually...

realdog4
Casual Listener
My “songs” tab is missing from my library. I can’t listen to anything randomly with the new interface. If I can, it is a playlist and not my downloaded content. I can’t sort i...
2019-06-14 2:00:58 AM
2019-12-03 5:09:34 AM
pseudopsyche
Newbie
3623 Views
4 replies
4 likes

3623 Views
4 replies
4 likes

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