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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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Why cant i find my downloads folder on my phone? I have an iphone if that makes a difference.

I can't find my downloaded music I can only see the saved playlists but none of the individual albums or songs that I downloaded.

  • Newbie
  • I can't find my downloaded music I can only see the saved playlists but none of the individual albums or songs that I downloaded. 
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“Whoops!” Can’t Share Songs to Facebook

I can’t use the Spotify app’s share feature to share songs to Facebook. It shows a “Whoops!” message and a dead link. Similarly, if I try using the copy link feature and then pasting that to Facebook, the result is the same. I have no idea how to fix...

  • Newbie
  • I can’t use the Spotify app’s share feature to share songs to Facebook. It shows a “Whoops!” message and a dead link. Similarly, if I try using the copy link feature and then pasting that to Facebook...
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Solved!! Quick access to iOS equalizer

How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this? Jesus Christ, this is the most painful UI have ev...

  • Roadie
  • How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this...
  • tony310
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My ads and songs play twice

It’s super annoying when I have to hear the same ad twice and now my song play twice. I don’t know how to fix it and need help

  • Casual Listener
  • It’s super annoying when I have to hear the same ad twice and now my song play twice. I don’t know how to fix it and need help
  • Stitch1
  • Casual Listener
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spotify on ipod shuffle

is there any chance to link my ipod shuffle to spotify and if so how can I do it? thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • is there any chance to link my ipod shuffle to spotify and if so how can I do it? thanks 🙂
  • Bethany_Dawn
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Having trouble listening to different songs on two different devices

Hello, I have having trouble listening to my playlist on my iPhone if my mom wants to listen to hers on her Iphone. We share the Spotify account, is there any way we can listen to our own playlist and not be interrupted with the songs switching ?

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I have having trouble listening to my playlist on my iPhone if my mom wants to listen to hers on her Iphone. We share the Spotify account, is there any way we can listen to our own playlist an...
  • user-removed
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can't select songs only shuffle

i just i got a new iphone and downloaded spotify and it only lets me shuffle songs and not select them directly, anyone know how to fix this?

  • Casual Listener
  • i just i got a new iphone and downloaded spotify and it only lets me shuffle songs and not select them directly, anyone know how to fix this?
  • eilwiiyyuct80
  • Casual Listener
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Songs already thumbs up

When I play radio stations some songs are appearing with the thumbs up icon already green. I haven’t tried thumbs downing any of them because so far they have all been songs I like.

  • Newbie
  • When I play radio stations some songs are appearing with the thumbs up icon already green.  I haven’t tried thumbs downing any of them because so far they have all been songs I like.
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voting function on collab playslists

can someone please tell me why there is not a vote option for a collaborative playlist (for say a party) where people can add songs and vote up or down songs to be heard? this was a function in itunes (called itunesDJ) and it was incredible. this nee...

  • Newbie
  • can someone please tell me why there is not a vote option for a collaborative playlist (for say a party) where people can add songs and vote up or down songs to be heard? this was a function in itune...
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Shuffle STILL NOT WORKING!

Why do you refuse to fix this, Spotify? No matter how you sort to the playlist (A->Z, Recently added, etc.) it will only play songs from the beginning of that list. I'm gonna start looking for other playlist apps/sites. Any recomendations?

  • Newbie
  • Why do you refuse to fix this, Spotify? No matter how you sort to the playlist (A->Z, Recently added, etc.) it will only play songs from the beginning of that list. I'm gonna start looking for oth...
  • quitos
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Solved!! Sort albums by recently added

No option to sort my albums by date added on iPad but I can on PC and android, why is this function not on iOS ? thanks, grant

  • Casual Listener
  • No option to sort my albums by date added on iPad but I can on PC and android, why is this function not on iOS ?   thanks, grant
  • BibooLaboom
  • Casual Listener
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Upgrade cost

Hello everyone! I use spotify on an iPhone and I noticed that every time I update the app, I get paid for my phone credit. Do you know something about it?Thanks for the help.Bye.Mirella

  • Newbie
  • Hello everyone! I use spotify on an iPhone and I noticed that every time I update the app, I get paid for my phone credit. Do you know something about it? Thanks for the help. Bye. Mirella
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Song will only play for 10 seconds then stop

Songs that aren’t downloaded will only play for 10 seconds or more then stop. Then they can’t be played again unless I uninstall the app and reinstall it. This only happens through my data. I have an iPhone 8 and have T-Mobile. Any word on how to fix...

  • Newbie
  • Songs that aren’t downloaded will only play for 10 seconds or more then stop. Then they can’t be played again unless I uninstall the app and reinstall it. This only happens through my data. I have an...
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Playlist Artwork Missing with 100% Local Files Playlists on iOS

Why is there no, "four tile" playlist artwork on iOS for 100% local files playlists like there is on my desktop version of Spotify?

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  • Why is there no, "four tile" playlist artwork on iOS for 100% local files playlists like there is on my desktop version of Spotify?
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Songs Un-Downloading

Hi, My Spotify has been continually un-downloading all of my songs from my phone, it's stating to become more regular, it takes days to re-download all of my music and I can't figure out why? Help would be appreciated. Thanks.

  • Newbie
  • Hi,  My Spotify has been continually un-downloading all of my songs from my phone, it's stating to become more regular, it takes days to re-download all of my music and I can't figure out why? ...
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Download tab Disappeared

I cannot find the downloads tab on my Spotify. I cant think of a reason why they would delete it but it's a total inconvenience for me. I rely on Spotify for my commute and exploring new music. Downloads is a huge part of that as well. So please fix ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I cannot find the downloads tab on my Spotify. I cant think of a reason why they would delete it but it's a total inconvenience for me. I rely on Spotify for my commute and exploring new music. Downl...
  • Musicman1309
  • Casual Listener
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Share "now playing" on fb is gone?

I used to share songs with that "post to Facebook" thing on but can't find it on the new share options.Is just me (iOS) or the feature is gone?

  • Casual Listener
  • I used to share songs with that "post to Facebook" thing on but can't find it on the new share options. Is just me (iOS) or the feature is gone?
  • aSleazyOne
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Offline Music Content is not Being Removed From the Phone.

I noticed the Spotify APP does not remove music content from the phone's hard drive when a playlist is switched from offline to onlineplayback. I first noticed this issue when removing songs from an offline playlist. I noticed that the size of the sp...

  • Casual Listener
  • I noticed the Spotify APP does not remove music content from the phone's hard drive when a playlist is switched from offline to onlineplayback.    I first noticed this issue when removing...
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Nearly deafened by connecting to new recevier

We just got a new Sony Receiver (STR-DN1080) and were exicited to use Spotify to listen to our playlists. When I turned on spotify connect on the receiver, and selected it as the output from my app on iOS 11, the volume on the receiver started rising...

  • Newbie
  • We just got a new Sony Receiver (STR-DN1080) and were exicited to use Spotify to listen to our playlists. When I turned on spotify connect on the receiver, and selected it as the output from my app o...
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