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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
  • Casual Listener
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Iphone 6s-Marantz NA6005 connection problems

I recently bought Marantz NA6005 streamer and connect Spotify through my Iphone 6s. Noticed two problems so far: a) while listening to Spotify twice within an hour had static noise, and b) suddenly streamer turned off completely and Spotify did the s...

  • Newbie
  • I recently bought Marantz NA6005 streamer and connect Spotify through my Iphone 6s. Noticed two problems so far: a) while listening to Spotify twice within an hour had static noise, and b) suddenly s...
  • Taruskin
  • Newbie
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Shuffle bug

Whenever I'm in the car, and spotify is playing through bluetooth, it won't shuffle. I can even click the icon and the light will go on, but the next song is always whatever is next alphabetically. In order to truly shuffle, I have to play the shuffl...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I'm in the car, and spotify is playing through bluetooth, it won't shuffle. I can even click the icon and the light will go on, but the next song is always whatever is next alphabetically. I...
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Problems with listening to followed artists

I have had a quite annoying problem with Spotify for some time now.When browsing my followed artists some show that there’s n amount of downloaded tracks.That’s all fine and dandy but when I select this artist it only shows me these ’downloaded’ trac...

  • Newbie
  • I have had a quite annoying problem with Spotify for some time now. When browsing my followed artists some show that there’s n amount of downloaded tracks. That’s all fine and dandy but when I sele...
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Spotify App Won't Change Shuffle and Repeat settings

The app isn't letting me turn shuffle or repeat off. Even if I hit the button and the shuffle option turns grey, when I go to the next song (or even when I exit the app and return) the shuffle is turned on again and the button turns green. Even when ...

  • Newbie
  • The app isn't letting me turn shuffle or repeat off. Even if I hit the button and the shuffle option turns grey, when I go to the next song (or even when I exit the app and return) the shuffle is tur...
  • Katblast
  • Newbie
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Playing Songs by one artist

I like listening to songs by one artist at a time. I used to be able to do this, not it keeps jumping to different artists and songs. What am I doing wrong? Has something changed?

  • Newbie
  • I like listening to songs by one artist at a time.  I used to be able to do this, not it keeps jumping to different artists and songs.  What am I doing wrong?  Has something changed?
  • Bethany_Dawn
  • Community Legend
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iPhone X burns up when Spotify plays

While listening to Spotify on my iPhone X and another's iPhone 7 the back of our phones burn up. It's hottest right under the camera lense. Also on average the battery drains at faster than 1% per minute. We aren't able to use Spotify unless it's plu...

  • Newbie
  • While listening to Spotify on my iPhone X and another's iPhone 7 the back of our phones burn up. It's hottest right under the camera lense. Also on average the battery drains at faster than 1% per mi...
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Downloaded songs no longer available offline?

Hi!I've had Spotify for a while but suddenly my saved songs which I've synced to my iphone are no longer available when I put my phone on plane mode. This has never been an issue before! I am abroad and that is the only variable that has changed...do...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! I've had Spotify for a while but suddenly my saved songs which I've synced to my iphone are no longer available when I put my phone on plane mode. This has never been an issue before! I am abr...
  • jimed2222
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Play specific artist/track

I understood that with Spotify premium I could play any song I choose. It is not letting me do this. If I play a certain list it plays a few of the songs on the list and then switches to things I do not want to hear. If I cannot play what I want then...

  • Newbie
  • I understood that with Spotify premium I could play any song I choose. It is not letting me do this. If I play a certain list it plays a few of the songs on the list and then switches to things I do ...
  • Bethany_Dawn
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Shuffle not working

I am having problems with shuffle. I have 2413 songs in my "Songs" playlist. I have the playlist downloaded. I notice that frequently it plays songs from the same artist several times in a row. It is not rare that I get 2-3 songs from the same artist...

  • Newbie
  • I am having problems with shuffle. I have 2413 songs in my "Songs" playlist. I have the playlist downloaded. I notice that frequently it plays songs from the same artist several times in a row. It is...
  • elsid
  • Music Fan
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Solved!! Spotify stopped working on my iPod touch

I have been a premium user for quite some time, and have used it on my ipod for about a year or so. However as of I think Wednesday Spotify won't get past the loading screen. [please see screenshot]It just stays on this screen, doesn't load anything,...

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  • I have been a premium user for quite some time, and have used it on my ipod for about a year or so.   However as of I think Wednesday Spotify won't get past the loading screen. [please see ...
  • taramasud
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Ad Freezes the App

I have the free version of Spotify. I really don’t mind the ads. Fewer than on the radio, and much better than paying $10/month. But lately, when ads do play, the app will freeze and I have to close it and reopen. Still better than having to pay for ...

  • Newbie
  • I have the free version of Spotify. I really don’t mind the ads. Fewer than on the radio, and much better than paying $10/month. But lately, when ads do play, the app will freeze and I have to close ...
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Help! My Spotify app keeps crashing!

Recently I've been experiencing some issues with my Spotify app. Every time I attempt to open the app it just seems to show me the Spotify logo and then crashes. I've tried restarting my device, soft-restarting my device, and redownloading the app al...

  • Newbie
  • Recently I've been experiencing some issues with my Spotify app. Every time I attempt to open the app it just seems to show me the Spotify logo and then crashes. I've tried restarting my device, soft...
  • taramasud
  • Regular
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iPad app

I have Premium. Do I have to pay to download the app on my Ipad?

  • Regular
  • I have Premium. Do I have to pay to download the app on my Ipad?
  • jimed2222
  • Regular
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Solved!! Keeps playing even with autoplay off

Recently, maybe after the last update, Spotify on my iphone keeps playing even though autoplay is off. My goal is to play a CD as I go to sleep, and then have the music stop. I'm waking up in the middle of the night and the CD is still playing over a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Recently, maybe after the last update, Spotify on my iphone keeps playing even though autoplay is off. My goal is to play a CD as I go to sleep, and then have the music stop. I'm waking up in the mid...
  • B00sef
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! How to unsync a playlist? (Spotify is not giving back my data space)

Hi!I have no more space dat on my iPhone because Spotify downloaded playlists are using some space, so what should i do? I already deleted some playlists on Spotify but is not giving me the space available again, i went to settings and even though i'...

  • Newbie
  • Hi! I have no more space dat on my iPhone because Spotify downloaded playlists are using some space, so what should i do? I already deleted some playlists on Spotify but is not giving me the space a...
  • davidoffeldman
  • Casual Listener
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Downloaded tracks titel gone

I can no longer reach my folder w downloaded tracks. There is no longer a title in my Spotify app library w such a title. How can I view and play all my downloaded tracks?

  • Newbie
  • I can no longer reach my folder w downloaded tracks. There is no longer a title in my Spotify app library w such a title. How can I view and play all my downloaded tracks?
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Downloads Tab

A few months ago there was the ability to go into My Music > Downloaded to see all downloaded songs, albums and playlists on Spotify Premium. It appears this feature has been removed. Is there any way I can see all the music I have downloaded on my i...

  • Newbie
  • A few months ago there was the ability to go into My Music > Downloaded to see all downloaded songs, albums and playlists on Spotify Premium. It appears this feature has been removed. Is there any...
  • Lorenzo_NGG
  • Roadie
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My spotify premium isn't working!!!

I recently paid $9.99 for premium and it isn't working. This is extremely frustrating. Please help!

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  • I recently paid $9.99 for premium and it isn't working. This is extremely frustrating. Please help!
  • Khawaja
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Spotify won't open on iPhone 7

Woke up this morning and my Spotify icon was darkened and has "waiting..."written beneath the icon. Ive gotten type download pause but not cancel and I can't delete Spotify entirely so I can reinstall it. Any ideas on what to do? I've tried restartin...

  • Casual Listener
  • Woke up this morning and my Spotify icon was darkened and has "waiting..."written beneath the icon. Ive gotten type download pause but not cancel and I can't delete Spotify entirely so I can reinstal...
  • oliverkaminskas
  • Casual Listener
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