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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
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Not all local files are syncing to mobile app on iPhone

I recently decided to switch away from iTunes and go with Spotify Premium. I wanted to move some of my local files over for songs that weren't on Spotify. The transfer of the local files didn't create any problems. However, I then tried to make these...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently decided to switch away from iTunes and go with Spotify Premium. I wanted to move some of my local files over for songs that weren't on Spotify.   The transfer of the local file...
  • mbaharaeen
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Eminem the kids uncensored version

On the Marshall Mathers lp there is no uncensored version of the song the kids was just wondering if this was an error or something like that

  • Casual Listener
  • On the Marshall Mathers lp there is no uncensored version of the song the kids was just wondering if this was an error or something like that
  • Purplekush98
  • Casual Listener
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Search not working

The Search, Browse, and radio feature are not working on my iPhone 6. Keep getting an error occurred try again. I am connected to WiFi, anyone else having this issue?

  • Newbie
  • The Search, Browse, and radio feature are not working on my iPhone 6. Keep getting an error occurred try again. I am connected to WiFi, anyone else having this issue?
  • safasaeed
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Why does Spotify forget the last position in the playlist?

Specially using audio books it´s really anoing when you come back to Spotify an d it lost it´s last position in the playlist. Is there any feature to see the last played track? Any way, another topic regarding audio books is, that on many of the you ...

  • Newbie
  • Specially using audio books it´s really anoing when you come back to Spotify an d it lost it´s last position in the playlist. Is there any feature to see the last played track?   Any way,&nbsp...
  • phan_times
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Possible to delete iTunes library after sync to Spotify?

Before i discovered Spotify i was using iTunes. But then i synced my playlists to Spotify and since then, i only use Spotify. So my question is if the playlists incl. tracks will stay on my iPhone at Spotify if i delete my iTunes library?

  • Casual Listener
  • Before i discovered Spotify i was using iTunes. But then i synced my playlists to Spotify and since then, i only use Spotify. So my question is if the playlists incl. tracks will stay on my iPhone at...
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Display

Is there a way to make all songs have the full screen album art? I’ve seen it on a few Spotify created playlists and certain songs ( like Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man, and the Teen Party playlist ) but it doesn’t appear like that for all songs.

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  • Is there a way to make all songs have the full screen album art? I’ve seen it on a few Spotify created playlists and certain songs ( like Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man, and the Teen Party playli...
  • Balage138
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Downloads regularly get deleted completely and have to be redownloaded on iOS

After like a month all my downloaded songs are deleted and have to be redownloaded. It remembers what they were but they are gone. Ist really gets annoying after a while. I already logged out of my other devices threw the website. Thank you!!

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  • After like a month all my downloaded songs are deleted and have to be redownloaded. It remembers what they were but they are gone. Ist really gets annoying after a while. I already logged out of my o...
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Go to artist page from album playing

So in the iOS app when you are playing an album, I can't seem to go to the artist page. You would think you would just push the artist name at the top but that just opens the album art... Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.

  • Newbie
  • So in the iOS app when you are playing an album, I can't seem to go to the artist page. You would think you would just push the artist name at the top but that just opens the album art... Am I doing ...
  • Bethany_Dawn
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Playlists lost during IPhone upgrade

Hi there, I recently upgraded my phone to an iPhone 7 and had all my data backed up and transferred across. i’ce logged back into my Spotify and it’s not showing as a premium account now and has lost the majority of my playlists. I’ve logged onto my ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there,   I recently upgraded my phone to an iPhone 7 and had all my data backed up and transferred across.   i’ce logged back into my Spotify and it’s not showing as a premium accoun...
  • BenReilly
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What is the oldest ipod touch that can use spotify?

So currently I have a new phone but I dont want to clog up its empty space by making offline playlists on spotify and I want to stop using data to listen to songs on the way home. The one solution I came up with was to get an old ipod touch with 8-16...

  • Roadie
  • So currently I have a new phone but I dont want to clog up its empty space by making offline playlists on spotify and I want to stop using data to listen to songs on the way home. The one solution I ...
  • Jbbohrer
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No deja descargar en iOS 9.3.5 en mi iPod

Luego de restaurarlo mi iPod no deja instalar spotify. Tengo iOS 9.3.5 igual que antes pero en el AppStore me dice que requiere 10

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  • Luego de restaurarlo mi iPod no deja instalar spotify. Tengo iOS 9.3.5 igual que antes pero en el AppStore me dice que requiere 10
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MP3 not playing

I have some mp3 files saved to my laptop, and I have put them into various playlists, where they play fine. But, they don't show up as being in the playlists when I view them on my phone. Furthermore, when I try to play the song on my laptop and manu...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have some mp3 files saved to my laptop, and I have put them into various playlists, where they play fine. But, they don't show up as being in the playlists when I view them on my phone. Furthermore...
  • phan_times
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Download only App Open

Hi Guys, i can only Download Songs down when the iPhone Spotify App is Open and no Energy Saver shut the Display down. Is that normal?

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  • Hi Guys,   i can only Download Songs down when the iPhone Spotify App is Open and no Energy Saver shut the Display down.   Is that normal?
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Local Files

Hello, I created a playlist for my local files about six months ago, and it worked fine on my last phone (an andriod). However, after I upgraded to an Iphone, I have been having significant problems with the local files playlist. All the songs arenot...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,            I created a playlist for my local files about six months ago, and it worked fine on my last phone (an andriod). However, after I upgraded to an Iphone...
  • user-removed
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Unable to log in on iPhone 8 ( iOS 11.1.2)

Hi - just downloaded the app for my iPhone 8 (running iOS 11.1.2). The video plays in the app's background, but neither of the login "buttons" work. I tap. And nothing. So, I'm unable to login. I deleted and reinstalled. Tried it again. Same thing. T...

  • Newbie
  • Hi - just downloaded the app for my iPhone 8 (running iOS 11.1.2). The video plays in the app's background, but neither of the login "buttons" work. I tap. And nothing. So, I'm unable to login. ...
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Playlist not showing current song

Whenever I press shuffle or select a song on one specific playlist, the bar showing the current playing song above the bottom tabs disappears like in the second picture I linked. My lock screen also defaults to what the first picture shows. I can sel...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I press shuffle or select a song on one specific playlist, the bar showing the current playing song above the bottom tabs disappears like in the second picture I linked. My lock screen also ...
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Merge playlists

Hias a new person to Spotify I've gone and. Made different playlists. I now realise I don't want this, how can I merge / copy playlists into each other. I'm using an iPad ta

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi as a new person to Spotify I've gone and. Made different playlists. I now realise I don't want this, how can I merge / copy playlists into each other.  I'm using an iPad  ta
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Superuser Contribution Why are some tracks or artists not available in spotify radio?

For example why is the band moonbike not available in spotify radio? You can buy their music on the itunes store, you can search and find it in spotify. But why can't you start a spotify radio with this artist?

  • Casual Listener
  • For example why is the band moonbike not available in spotify radio? You can buy their music on the itunes store, you can search and find it in spotify. But why can't you start a spotify radio with t...
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Couple os misleading French translations

Hi guys,I am sharing with you what looks like to a translation issue on the french version of the iOS app.Everything is happening in the "Discover" section from the "Browse" menu. 1) The first one is just a croped label but it is still understandable...

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  • Hi guys, I am sharing with you what looks like to a translation issue on the french version of the iOS app. Everything is happening in the "Discover" section  from the "Browse" menu.&nbsp...
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Solved!! Delete of downoaded songs iphone

Hi eveybodyMaybe somebody can help me!How can I remove resp. delete my "downloaded" spotify songs from my iPhone because my memory is to big?Thanks and best regardsDeanz

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  • Hi eveybody Maybe somebody can help me! How can I remove resp. delete my "downloaded" spotify songs from my iPhone because my memory is to big? Thanks and best regards Deanz
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