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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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Can't view the Queue on Iphone

Hello. when I am listening to songs, I was able to click a button to edit the order of the queque and the order that the songs came in. However, I am not able to do this. I'm not sure why the button disappeared.

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  • Hello.  when I am listening to songs, I was able to click a button to edit the order of the queque and the order that the songs came in. However, I am not able to do this. I'm not sure why the ...
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Why won't my local files songs save?

I can't seem to get songs from my local files on iTunes into my saved Spotify songs. I've done the steps Spotify takes me through where I first save the local file to a playlist and then mark that playlist as downloaded offline, and everything is sti...

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  • I can't seem to get songs from my local files on iTunes into my saved Spotify songs. I've done the steps Spotify takes me through where I first save the local file to a playlist and then mark that pl...
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Solved!! No Chromecast on iOS 11

Recently updated to iOS 11 and there is no longer a devices available button on my Spotify to allow me Chromecast, as you can see in attached photo. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Running version 8.4.18.632. Thank you.

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  • Recently updated to iOS 11 and there is no longer a devices available button on my Spotify to allow me Chromecast, as you can see in attached photo. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app. ...
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normal songs having the language switched in a song

So I starting playing my normal playlist, I played no vacancy by one republic- throughout the song it is changing the language to french i think. The song is normally in english I dont know how the language is being switched randomly throughout the s...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I starting playing my normal playlist, I played no vacancy by one republic- throughout the song it is changing the language to french i think. The song is normally in english I dont know how the l...
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Language

I live in America but speak Norwegian. Everything on my phone is in Norwegian except for Spotify which will not change. Is there a way to fix it or would I have to be in Norway for it to give me the proper language?

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  • I live in America but speak Norwegian. Everything on my phone is in Norwegian except for Spotify which will not change. Is there a way to fix it or would I have to be in Norway for it to give me...
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Queue Glitch Making Queue Appear Blank

I am using the iPhone X currently but the same thing happened on my iPhone 6 Plus. When I am queuing up songs (let’s say 4 or 5) the last couple songs I add, or all of them, appear blank and are unable to be seen. Is anyone else experiencing this pro...

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  • I am using the iPhone X currently but the same thing happened on my iPhone 6 Plus. When I am queuing up songs (let’s say 4 or 5) the last couple songs I add, or all of them, appear blank and are unab...
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Spotify on Chromecast

Hello!I just started using Google Chromecast and I have an issue. The device is working fone with every app I’ve tryed except spotify. When I connect my phone to the Chromecast and try to play some music it starts skipping songs uncontrolably. I can’...

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  • Hello! I just started using Google Chromecast and I have an issue. The device is working fone with every app I’ve tryed except spotify. When I connect my phone to the Chromecast and try to play some...
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Can't stream Spotify in 2013 hyundai Genesis

I have an iphone 6S Plus, that will not play Spotify Radio or my playlists when plugged in to the Aux jack in console. Suggestions?

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  • I have an iphone 6S Plus, that will not play Spotify Radio or  my playlists when plugged in to  the Aux jack in console. Suggestions?
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Why can't I hear background/supportive vocals with headphones on?

I'm playing this song California Dreamin' on my new Beats (Solo 2), and I can't hear supportive vocals, only the lead singer. This is on the iPhone. When I plug my Apple earphones in it works fine. I have tried them both on my laptop too without issu...

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  • I'm playing this song California Dreamin' on my new Beats (Solo 2), and I can't hear supportive vocals, only the lead singer. This is on the iPhone. When I plug my Apple earphones in it works fine. ...
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Updated iPad to iOS 11 can no longer log in to Spotify

I’ve just updated iPad to iOS 11 and I can’t log in to Spotify. I get a message saying Spotify need to update software to work with iOS 11 ... anyone else had this problem?

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  • I’ve just updated iPad to iOS 11 and I can’t log in to Spotify. I get a message saying Spotify need to update software to work with iOS 11 ... anyone else had this problem?
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Sound when changing and switching songs from the control center

Hello everyone! Thank you in advance, I tell you what is my probla since I upgrade to IOS 11 every time I change the song or play or pause either from the notification or the notification center this emits a somewhat annoying sound, it's like a "beep...

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  • Hello everyone!   Thank you in advance, I tell you what is my probla since I upgrade to IOS 11 every time I change the song or play or pause either from the notification or the notification ce...
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iTunes Payment

I was wondering if I can pay with iTunes store credit because I just bought $100 worth of iTunes cards

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  • I was wondering if I can pay with iTunes store credit because I just bought $100 worth of iTunes cards
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Play on apple watch

When will I be able to use spotify on my apple watch?

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  • When will I be able to use spotify on my apple watch?
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Opening Spotify from Waze opens Trifecta

GIVEN that I am logged into Spotify as a premium userAND I have previously connected Spotify to my Waze AccountAND Used the Waze to spotify on screen featureWHEN I click on the Spotify button on the screenTHEN the Waze app opens an app called Trifect...

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  • GIVEN that I am logged into Spotify as a premium user AND I have previously connected Spotify to my Waze Account AND Used the Waze to spotify on screen feature WHEN I click on the S...
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Superuser Contribution Songs on playlist not showing on iOS

I have made a playlist from all my favourite songs on itunes in spotify desktop, currently over 4000. This showed on my iOS app with no problems then suddenly today it shows as only having 700 songs and is using an older title for the playlist. Every...

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  • I have made a playlist from all my favourite songs on itunes in spotify desktop, currently over 4000. This showed on my iOS app with no problems then suddenly today it shows as only having 700 songs ...
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I shred one playlist, now that person can see everything!

I shared one (private) playlist with a freind, however now they can see ALL my private content! I didnt want this. Can it be rectified?

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  • I shared one (private) playlist with a freind, however now they can see ALL my private content!    I didnt want this.    Can it be rectified? 
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Spotify pausado

Tengo un iPhone 8 y desde la última actualización de la App, ya sea oyendo música directo con los speakers del teléfono, audífonos o vía bluetooth en el coche o una bocina, de la nada se pausa, que solución podría haber

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  • Tengo un iPhone 8 y desde la última actualización de la App, ya sea oyendo música directo con los speakers del teléfono, audífonos o vía bluetooth en el coche o una bocina, de la nada se pausa, que s...
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Solved!! Won't let me subscribe to premium

Grrrrr.....I have been a Spotify member for about a year....every month I go through the usual drama of having to delete the app to re subscribe to premium....which might I say is annoying! This time it won't let me do it even if I do delete the app ...

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  • Grrrrr.....I have been a Spotify member for about a year....every month I go through the usual drama of having to delete the app to re subscribe to premium....which might I say is annoying! This time...
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All my playlists disappeared except for one, they are not in the deleted playlists

Someone know whats going on? Suddenly my playlists disappeared after I tried to make one playlist collaborative and now I can't find them anywhere!! Please help

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  • Someone know whats going on? Suddenly my playlists disappeared after I tried to make one playlist collaborative and now I can't find them anywhere!! Please help
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Can’t remove artist, jumps into playlists.

I recently added a Dr. John,song to two playlists. After. any playlist I am pla, the second song will be a Dr. John song. I removed the song on the playlist. Deleted the search, deleted the album( no, I never added it), restarted app. Once Dr John be...

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  •  I recently added a Dr. John,song to two playlists.  After. any playlist I am pla, the second song will be a  Dr. John song.  I removed the song on the  playlist.  ...
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