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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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  • Rastereyes
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Solved!! Local Files Not Syncing to my iPhone

Hey, So I've been trying to download some tracks from a few games I play off of youtube. I've been using a youtube-to-mp3 converter to download these tracks to my windows computer, and the download is fine. I've done all the settings properly so that...

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  • Hey,   So I've been trying to download some tracks from a few games I play off of youtube. I've been using a youtube-to-mp3 converter to download these tracks to my windows computer, and the d...
  • connormcintyre
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not being able to play a song

there is a song that shows up on my muisc and its gray and wont let me play it even and i have premium anyone know why this happend

  • Newbie
  • there is a song that shows up on my muisc and its gray and wont let me play it even and i have premium anyone know why this happend 
  • iemackinnon
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Spotify on iphone 8 with adapter in car

ProblemSpotify will not play consistently in my car. When a song finishes, the next song will become garbled. If I manipulate the wires, pause and start the song, etc. it will start playing correctly again. Sometimes mid-song when hitting a bump in t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Problem Spotify will not play consistently in my car.  When a song finishes, the next song will become garbled.  If I manipulate the wires, pause and start the song, etc. it will start pla...
  • j5d7
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Downloads

HiI have around 50 albums downloded to my Apple iPhone. IWhen I try to download an album now I see a message 'You have exceeded your download limit' This is no good to me as I travel and often need access to music where there is no wifi or mobile cov...

  • Newbie
  • Hi I have around 50 albums downloded to my Apple iPhone. IWhen I try to download an album now I see a message 'You have exceeded your download limit' This is no good to me as I travel and often need...
  • Keanu_C
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Solved!! Add song to playlist breaks on IOS when Waze is running/connected

When trying to add a song to a playlist while Waze is running/connected, the modal to confirm the addition doesn't appear & the song isn't added. Instead, the active state for the playlist I clicked is visible (see screenshot attached), but no confir...

  • Newbie
  • When trying to add a song to a playlist while Waze is running/connected, the modal to confirm the addition doesn't appear & the song isn't added. Instead, the active state for the playl...
  • Keanu_C
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Picture showing instead of album artwork

I noticed this while listening to maren Morris. Instead of the album artwork showing it’s just a random photo and in the bottom corner it says uploaded by maren Morris. Is there anyway to turn this feature off ?

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  • I noticed this while listening to maren Morris. Instead of the album artwork showing it’s just a random photo and in the bottom corner it says uploaded by maren Morris. Is there anyway to turn this f...
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Has the new update affected the 10,000 song limit?

I noticed that "saving albums" works differently than the old version of spotify, in that they get added to a "favorites" playlist instead of a songs list. What does this mean about the 10,000 song limit? Is it a thing of the past, or still in effect...

  • Regular
  • I noticed that "saving albums" works differently than the old version of spotify, in that they get added to a "favorites" playlist instead of a songs list. What does this mean about the 10,000 song l...
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Solved!! Crash on iOS 8 - still!!!!

Spotify on my iPhone 5S still crashes on startup!!I've got iOS 8.0.2 and Spotify 1.8.0 (updated Oct. 3rd, newest available version in Norway) I've tried to uninstall and reinstall Spotify on my phone. I have a premium account, and haven't been able t...

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  • Spotify on my iPhone 5S still crashes on startup!! I've got iOS 8.0.2 and Spotify 1.8.0 (updated Oct. 3rd, newest available version in Norway)  I've tried to uninstall and reinstall Spotify o...
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POP Radio won’t play

I have deleted the app. I logged out. I have tried everything yet POP radio won’t work for my account.

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  • I have deleted the app. I logged out. I have tried everything yet POP radio won’t work for my account. 
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Login and Create New Account buttons not responding

Just bought an iPhone 8 yesterday and have been trying to login to Spotify ever since. When I download the app, the login button as well as the create a new account button are not responding. It shows that I clicked on them by darkening color, and th...

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  • Just bought an iPhone 8 yesterday and have been trying to login to Spotify ever since. When I download the app, the login button as well as the create a new account button are not responding. It show...
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There’s no “Go online within ... days” text appearing when I toggle the Offline Mode.

I recently got the Spotify app updated. In the previous version when I toggle the Offline Mode on, the text that saying “Go online within ... days” will usually appear but when I updated the app and toggled the Offline Mode, the text didn’t seem to a...

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  • I recently got the Spotify app updated. In the previous version when I toggle the Offline Mode on, the text that saying “Go online within ... days” will usually appear but when I updated the app and ...
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Music starts playing after a missed call

Hello,Whenever I get a missed call or cancel a call, Spotify opens up and start blasting music.I can see that this has been an issue since 2014 for many others, and couldn't find a fix. Does anyone know?iPhone SE with iOS 11.3

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  • Hello, Whenever I get a missed call or cancel a call, Spotify opens up and start blasting music. I can see that this has been an issue since 2014 for many others, and couldn't find a fix. ...
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Switching view from songs by album to all songs

Hi. Until this afternoon I could see all songs by going to library > songs. I could then play all songs and shuffle all songs. I’ve done something and now I see songs listed by album. I can’t play all songs, only songs from one album at a time. How d...

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  • Hi. Until this afternoon I could see all songs by going to library > songs. I could then play all songs and shuffle all songs. I’ve done something and now I see songs listed by album. I can’t play...
  • Clumsy1974
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Solved!! Spotify Running disappeared

Opened Spotify this morning and under BROWSE > GENRES, Running is missing. When I search for running, it brings up the genre, but not as it normally does - no Spotify originals and no way to choose tempo. Help!

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  • Opened Spotify this morning and under BROWSE > GENRES, Running is missing. When I search for running, it brings up the genre, but not as it normally does - no Spotify originals and no way to choos...
  • jozmaz
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There’s no browse button

I’ve tried updating it, uninstalling Spotify and then reinstalling it but the browse button won’t come back

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  • I’ve tried updating it, uninstalling Spotify and then reinstalling it but the browse button won’t come back
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When will previous users get the new update?

So, i made a new account to try out the new update, but I'm still waiting on my established profile to get updated with the new interface. When will previous free users see the update instead of the brand new users?

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  • So, i made a new account to try out the new update, but I'm still waiting on my established profile to get updated with the new interface. When will previous free users see the update instead of the ...
  • MattSuda
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Does Spotify works on ipod

I’m new to the Spotify I already got it on my iPhone I’m planning to get it for my iPod touch that I planned to get in just wondering will it work without wifi and does the account I got no when I registered the iPod have the same playlists

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  • I’m new to the Spotify I already got it on my iPhone I’m planning to get it for my iPod touch that I planned to get in just wondering will it work without wifi and does the account I got no when I re...
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Library synchronization (phone and PC)

Hi, how to sync my library in phone with library in PC ? I found new music and i saved songs in library on my phone and i don't have this music in library on my PC, how to sync both ? i would like to save songs in library on phone and PC at the same ...

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  • Hi, how to sync my library in phone with library in PC ? I found new music and i saved songs in library on my phone and i don't have this music in library on my PC, how to sync both ? i would like to...
  • MattSuda
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My playlist is gone

Hey! I need some help. I updated Spotify earlier today and had to log in again. Now all my playlists have disappeared.. I tried checking the place to restore my playlists, but I can’t seem to find them there either?

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  • Hey! I need some help. I updated Spotify earlier today and had to log in again. Now all my playlists have disappeared.. I tried checking the place to restore my playlists, but I can’t seem to find th...
  • MattSuda
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Facebook login is not working

I can't login with Facebook on the Spotify app on my iPhone. I can login with email tho. But when I try with Facebook, it loads and disappear. Help please.

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  • I can't login with Facebook on the Spotify app on my iPhone. I can login with email tho. But when I try with Facebook, it loads and disappear. Help please. 
  • MattSuda
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