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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 ...

MattSuda
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sapmi
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Local files disappearing from playlists on mobile device?

So as of this morning, all of my local files were perfectly downloaded in my playlist on my phone. Somewhere between then and now, they have completely disappeared from the playlist. I added a few more local files in the playlist, but now none of the...

aziplow
Newbie
So as of this morning, all of my local files were perfectly downloaded in my playlist on my phone. Somewhere between then and now, they have completely disappeared from the playlist. I added a few mo...
2018-01-02 10:23:19 PM
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iOS 11.2.1 & Spotify app problems with BMW ConnectedDrive

Hello, the last weeks I have problems with playing Spotify in my F36 BMW. I'm using an iPhone with iOS 11.2.1 and Spotify 8.4.28.1104. The BMW software is up-to-date, has professional navi. Spotify won't start in the app menu any more, it only plays ...

Freezzr
Newbie
Hello, the last weeks I have problems with playing Spotify in my F36 BMW. I'm using an iPhone with iOS 11.2.1 and Spotify 8.4.28.1104. The BMW software is up-to-date, has professional navi. Spotify w...
2017-12-24 11:55:33 PM
2018-01-02 9:55:19 PM
uhaslund
Newbie
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so i can play my playlist on my account but when i log onto another account i can’t see it

right so i can play the playlist on my account but if i log out and go onto another account and go to my profile (which it’s following) it won’t show up so i have to copy and paste the link to find it, why doesn’t it just show up? it’s a public colla...

user-removed
Visitor
right so i can play the playlist on my account but if i log out and go onto another account and go to my profile (which it’s following) it won’t show up so i have to copy and paste the link to find i...
2018-01-02 8:30:12 PM
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Solved!! Using Spotify Basic on iPod Touch 6th gen

Got a new iPod touch for Christmas, downloaded the Spotify app for it. With just having a basic account, the functionality of the app appears very limited. You can't choose to play individual songs, it seems like you can only shuffle play. I do not m...

drewm_55
Newbie
Got a new iPod touch for Christmas, downloaded the Spotify app for it. With just having a basic account, the functionality of the app appears very limited. You can't choose to play individual songs, ...
2018-01-02 7:11:58 PM
2018-01-02 8:00:27 PM
Bethany_Dawn
Community Legend
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All offline music gone

Hey, can someone help me, all my offline music is gone again. Had the same problems a few weeks earlier, reinstalled the app a few times but still have the problem. Super frustrating couse i’m Traveling right now and cannot listen to my music

thijmenz
Casual Listener
Hey, can someone help me, all my offline music is gone again. Had the same problems a few weeks earlier, reinstalled the app a few times but still have the problem. Super frustrating couse i...
2018-01-02 5:38:55 PM
2018-01-02 7:32:35 PM
thijmenz
Casual Listener
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Offline modus

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Spotify AirPlay bitrate?

Hello Does anyone know which bitrate you get when you use Spotify with AirPlay and have Premium? I know that if you have Premium and use Cromecast Audio you only get 256kbps and not 320kbps. Is it the same thing with AirPlay or do you get 320kbps?

nyllet83
Casual Listener
Hello Does anyone know which bitrate you get when you use Spotify with AirPlay and have Premium? I know that if you have Premium and use Cromecast Audio you only get 256kbps and not 320kbps....
2018-01-01 4:48:41 AM
2018-01-02 7:03:38 PM
user-removed
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Local songs do not show up.

Hi all. I have a problem. Local songs do not show up. The music I uploaded from the computer does not appear on the phone Please help me. Thankss..

holograman
Newbie
Hi all. I have a problem. Local songs do not show up. The music I uploaded from the computer does not appear on the phone Please help me. Thankss..
2017-12-30 1:16:38 PM
2018-01-02 1:39:28 PM
tm11aa
Casual Listener
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ipod touch

Hello.I'm fairly new to spotify.I've been using an iphone 5 up to now and thinking about switching to an ipod. will all my downloads load on the ipod once I log in?ThanksMike

oddballs23
Newbie
Hello.I'm fairly new to spotify.I've been using an iphone 5 up to now and thinking about switching to an ipod. will all my downloads load on the ipod once I log in? Thanks Mike
2018-01-02 1:35:58 PM
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local files on mobile device

i've been trying to sync my local files from my laptop to my phone, but no avail. I've already read a lot of threads regarding this issue,but eveything i do failed. 1. I've ensured that i'm connected to the same wifi2. Files downloaded could be playe...

htaquarius
Newbie
i've been trying to sync my local files from my laptop to my phone, but no avail. I've already read a lot of threads regarding this issue,but eveything i do failed. 1. I've ensured that i'm ...
2017-12-25 3:37:50 PM
2018-01-02 1:31:31 PM
tm11aa
Casual Listener
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Solved!! Making a playlist stop looping?

Hi, really want to listen to music as I sleep but unfortunately every time I play music the playlist loops repeatedly making the alarm I use inaudible in the mornings. Is there any way of playing a playlist on my phone and it only playing each song o...

Jared_97
Newbie
Hi, really want to listen to music as I sleep but unfortunately every time I play music the playlist loops repeatedly making the alarm I use inaudible in the mornings. Is there any way of playing a p...
2015-01-21 12:02:51 AM
2018-01-02 12:50:39 PM
user-removed
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Sleep Timer
Stop repeats
stops playing

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How to get older version of spotify

I have an iPhone 4, with iOS 7.1.2 that is not compatible with spotify which needs iOS 9. I have read articles on finding Spotify in Purchased in the AppStore an installing an old version. I would do this, but Spotify will not show up in my Purchased...

Lllaf
Newbie
I have an iPhone 4, with iOS 7.1.2 that is not compatible with spotify which needs iOS 9. I have read articles on finding Spotify in Purchased in the AppStore an installing an old version. I would do...
2018-01-02 1:26:54 AM
2018-01-02 11:13:45 AM
Maxim
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Syncing local files on Desktop apps with the Mobile apps

A familiar question again pops onto this thread of unsolved riddles, mysterious realms of stomach churning musics (or whatever) and pesty bugs infested spotify. How do I sync or make available on my mobile apps, local files on my desktop version? I s...

amir199610
Newbie
A familiar question again pops onto this thread of unsolved riddles, mysterious realms of stomach churning musics (or whatever) and pesty bugs infested spotify. How do I sync or make available on my ...
2018-01-02 8:15:53 AM
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Non-Existant “Now playing”

Whenever I go to the list of what’s next, the song that is “now playing” is just an empty space; also, the last song in my queue is that empty space. I know there are songs in those two spots however I cannot click on them (see attachment). This has ...

cisco963
Newbie
Whenever I go to the list of what’s next, the song that is “now playing” is just an empty space; also, the last song in my queue is that empty space. I know there are songs in those two spots however...
2018-01-02 6:23:51 AM
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Solved!! Chromecast Last FM scrobbling doesn't work

I very much welcome the addition of Chromecast support after all these years, unfortunately on iOS where playing tracks normally or streaming via AirPlay wouldn't be a problem sending my scrobbles to last fm, when I stream to a chromecast, no tracks ...

mupet0000
Roadie
I very much welcome the addition of Chromecast support after all these years, unfortunately on iOS where playing tracks normally or streaming via AirPlay wouldn't be a problem sending my scrobbles to...
2015-11-14 3:08:14 PM
2018-01-02 4:52:25 AM
hans-jürgen
Roadie
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Local Files looks synced but wont play? (video Included)

I'm posting a Video where i try to play a local file that i've synced, but it won't play! All other local files plays easily on the phone, and this file also plays on the computer in mp3 format so it shouldn't be anything wrong. I don't have a clue w...

jacobst99
Newbie
I'm posting a Video where i try to play a local file that i've synced, but it won't play! All other local files plays easily on the phone, and this file also plays on the computer in mp3 fo...
2018-01-02 4:14:56 AM
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Interface is a buggy mess on iPhone SE

Using Spotify Premium v8.4.28.1104 on an iPhone SE running iOS 11.2.1. 1. Edit button in 'Songs' view is off margin.2. 'Now playing' background blurs with the colors of the next track's artwork.3. Play queue doesn't show some tracks.4. Play queue tex...

tillingmygrave
Newbie
Using Spotify Premium v8.4.28.1104 on an iPhone SE running iOS 11.2.1. 1. Edit button in 'Songs' view is off margin. 2. 'Now playing' background blurs with the colors of the next track's ar...
2018-01-01 11:59:59 PM
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Can’t find release radar / log into Facebook

My Spotify account was back to free after i had to re subscribe to Spotify. After i am able to listen to premium I’m not able to log into Facebook like i was before or find the release radar playlist. I’ve logged out of Facebook and Spotify and signe...

brandonlicke23
Casual Listener
My Spotify account was back to free after i had to re subscribe to Spotify. After i am able to listen to premium I’m not able to log into Facebook like i was before or find the release radar playlist...
2017-12-29 5:11:29 AM
2018-01-01 9:41:39 PM
guidreer
Music Fan
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Solved!! I can’t play some songs on my iPhone

I updated my iPhone 6s Plus to iOS 11.2.1, but after the update I saw that some songs can’t start on my Spotify (downloaded songs and only on my iPhone). even songs that I added from my iOS music. so I wanna know if someone has a solution to this pro...

Ares1192
Casual Listener
I updated my iPhone 6s Plus to iOS 11.2.1, but after the update I saw that some songs can’t start on my Spotify (downloaded songs and only on my iPhone). even songs that I added from my iOS m...
2017-12-29 5:55:33 AM
2018-01-01 9:29:54 PM
guidreer
Music Fan
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Solved!! Playlist overlap trouble

I was completely satisfied with premium for 9.99/mo until I created a Christmas playlist. What happens is when I choose to listen to one of my other playlists one song will play from the other playlist and then reverts back to the Christmas playlist....

Jazzie1
Casual Listener
I was completely satisfied with premium for 9.99/mo until I created a Christmas playlist. What happens is when I choose to listen to one of my other playlists one song will play from the other playli...
2017-12-29 2:46:38 AM
2018-01-01 9:27:10 PM
guidreer
Music Fan
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Really slow download to offline

I have like 35G or more and a brand new iPhone 8 and on very fast wifi why is mine only downloading 16 songs in over three hours

Twstepp
Casual Listener
I have like 35G or more and a brand new iPhone 8 and on very fast wifi why is mine only downloading 16 songs in over three hours
2018-01-01 9:13:05 PM
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