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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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HELP!

I had a playlist that a deleted a long time ago (in 2016) and I want to get it back but I don’t see it under recover playlists only 3-20-17. Please Help!

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  • I had a playlist that a deleted a long time ago (in 2016) and I want to get it back but I don’t see it under recover playlists only 3-20-17. Please Help!
  • user-removed
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Behind the lyrics

Behind the lyrics works on my iPhone but won’t on the iPad. Both running the same OS and I’ve reinstalled the app on the iPad to no avail. Help

  • Newbie
  • Behind the lyrics works on my iPhone but won’t on the iPad. Both running the same OS and I’ve reinstalled the app on the iPad to no avail. Help
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account/device problem

hello, I need help with my account, when I log in on my ipod touch 5G the application closes immediately and sends me to the main menu. I already delete the application, restart the ipod and it still does not work.

  • Newbie
  • hello, I need help with my account, when I log in on my ipod touch 5G  the application closes immediately and sends me to the main menu. I already delete the application, restart the i...
  • lu051
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Solved!! iPhone 5s bigger storage size

Why is bigger the storage of my music on the iPhone 5s than the iPhone 4s and iPhone 7?I have the same music in all the devices

  • Newbie
  • Why is bigger the storage of my music on the iPhone 5s than the iPhone 4s and iPhone 7? I have the same music in all the devices
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Can't turn on "offline" mode

I have Spotify premium and have downloaded one of my playlists. In the settings tab it won't let me switch to "offline" mode. I have an Iphone 7

  • Newbie
  • I have Spotify premium and have downloaded one of my playlists. In the settings tab it won't let me switch to "offline" mode.  I have an Iphone 7
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Random Music Starts Playing in my Playlist

For some reason I’ll be playing Hamilton and then Melanie Martinez or something random like that will come on. I tried turning off Autoplay but that didn’t help. I don’t have premium, but some of my friends with premium have the same problem how can ...

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  • For some reason I’ll be playing Hamilton and then Melanie Martinez or something random like that will come on. I tried turning off Autoplay but that didn’t help. I don’t have premium, but some of my ...
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Spotify goes offline when connecting to wi-fi

Listening to Spotify in wi-fi and then connect to 4G workshops fine. When connecting to wi-fi again, Spotify says the unit is offline. Needs to restart app in iPhone.

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  • Listening to Spotify in wi-fi and then connect to 4G workshops fine. When connecting to wi-fi again, Spotify says the unit is offline. Needs to restart app in iPhone.
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Solved!! Spotify stops playing in iOS 10 with an iPhone 7 Plus

Spotify randomly stops playing on the iPhone 7 Plus (with the latest iOS). When I open Spotify, start playing a song with headphones connected, then lock the screen, the song stops within 15 seconds. Then the app freezes and doesn't respond until I c...

  • Newbie
  • Spotify randomly stops playing on the iPhone 7 Plus (with the latest iOS). When I open Spotify, start playing a song with headphones connected, then lock the screen, the song stops within 15 seconds....
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Volume AirPlay + pochette Apple TV

Bonjour, le volume en AirPlay commence toujours au plus fort malgre le reglage. Les pochettes sont projete sur l’apple tu en mauvaise qualite . Merci

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  • Bonjour, le volume en AirPlay commence toujours au plus fort malgre le reglage.  Les pochettes sont projete sur l’apple tu en mauvaise qualite .    Merci
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Solved!! Help needed with Horrible Daily Mix

Is it possible to delete daily mixes? Of the four I have available, three are horrible! I can't understand how Spotify came up with them. They don't seem to contain any songs I like. I just don't understand it. It seems a complete waste of time. I've...

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  • Is it possible to delete daily mixes? Of the four I have available, three are horrible! I can't understand how Spotify came up with them. They don't seem to contain any songs I like. I just don't und...
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Volume isn’t nearly as high as others (i.e, Apple Music)

I’m trying not to leave Spotify, but Apple Music is SO MUCH louder. What’s up with this?! And the settings for music (besides the EQ) doesn’t change much at all for sound quality & volume. I expect much more Spotify.

  • Casual Listener
  • I’m trying not to leave Spotify, but Apple Music is SO MUCH louder. What’s up with this?! And the settings for music (besides the EQ) doesn’t change much at all for sound quality & volume. I expe...
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I can't log in to my Facebook profile

I have a problem with logging in to my Facebook profile. Spotify transfers me to the Facebook site in order to log in. But when I log in with Facebook, it doesn't show me my friends. And Spotify shows me on settings, that I didn't log in with Faceboo...

  • Newbie
  • I have a problem with logging in to my Facebook profile. Spotify transfers me to the Facebook site in order to log in. But when I log in with Facebook, it doesn't show me my friends. And Spotify show...
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Spotify randomly pauses / skips songs / activates Siri

Hi, spotify now randomly skips songs, pauses them or activates Siri. I read somewhere that I need to fill this in in order to fix the issues: 1. Exact Device (e.g. iPhone 5S) : iPhone 72. Exact operating system (e.g. iOS 8.3)iOS.11.2.53. Spotify app ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   spotify now randomly skips songs, pauses them or activates Siri.    I read somewhere that I need to fill this in in order to fix the issues:    1. Exact Device (e...
  • user-removed
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Cannot connect to WiFi!

Spotify was connecting well with my WiFi and was able to play to multi speakers for several months. Two days ago, Spotify cannot connect to my WiFi and says “Offline-please check your internet connection” when my WiFi is perfectly ok. I checked it ag...

  • Newbie
  • Spotify was connecting well with my WiFi and was able to play to multi speakers for several months. Two days ago, Spotify cannot connect to my WiFi and says “Offline-please check your internet connec...
  • Laurelia
  • Newbie
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Cannot get local files to download onto iPhone

Hi,I'm having trouble syncing the local files on my mac onto my iPhone. I have downloaded the playlists both onto my mac and my iPhone, but the songs are just not showing up on my phone.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks!Jaime

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  • Hi, I'm having trouble syncing the local files on my mac onto my iPhone. I have downloaded the playlists both onto my mac and my iPhone, but the songs are just not showing up on my phone. Any help ...
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A huge problem with my shuffle mode

I have premium but I want to listen my music without skipping any songs because I hate the shuffle mode, but it still omits many songs and I do not know why because I know that I have the shuffle mode off. I would appreciate if somebody can help me, ...

  • Newbie
  • I have premium but I want to listen my music without skipping any songs because I hate the shuffle mode, but it still omits many songs and I do not know why because I know that I have the shuffle mod...
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Shuffle + repeat options keep resetting

Shuffle + repeat option keeps resetting on my iphone 7. It has done it for a while and is really annoying because everytime i start playing a song now in my car i have to check that it is on shuffle. My songs stay the same so cant the shuffle option ...

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  • Shuffle + repeat option keeps resetting on my iphone 7. It has done it for a while and is really annoying because everytime i start playing a song now in my car i have to check that it is on shuffle....
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How to adapt time-out duration between titles?

hei folks, is there a possibility in the settings (iOS) to adapt the duration of the time-out/ pause/ 'time of silence' between the titles? I can only find the option to individualise the playback in this respect with a cross-fade and it's duration. ...

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  • hei folks,    is there a possibility in the settings (iOS) to adapt the duration of the time-out/ pause/ 'time of silence' between the titles? I can only find the option to individua...
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Solved!! How do I stop shuffling playlist?

How do I stop shuffling my playlists? I want them to play in order. What do I do? Solution by Matt Suda:

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  • How do I stop shuffling my playlists? I want them to play in order. What do I do?     Solution by Matt Suda:  
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