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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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Streaming Spotify to Apple TV plays a weird video on loop

When I use airplay on my iPhone to stream Spotify to Apple TV, it plays a 30 second video (people running, dancing, someone at the aquarium) on loop with the music I selected playing in the background. Why is this happening? My friend has the same ve...

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  • When I use airplay on my iPhone to stream Spotify to Apple TV, it plays a 30 second video (people running, dancing, someone at the aquarium) on loop with the music I selected playing in the back...
  • Romfour
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Spotify plays songs I dont choose

hi, the app on iphone plays the other songs (not the one in the playlist). I reinstalled it and its the same. I tried with many other playlists and its the same. It adds the hits I dont want to listen. thanksKarol

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  • hi,  the app on iphone plays the other songs (not the one in the playlist). I reinstalled it and its the same. I tried with many other playlists and its the same. It adds the hits I dont want t...
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Superuser Contribution I don't receive notifies more

About a month ago i used to receive notifies about new music from artists that i follow. Now i don't receive 'em more. I didn't change skills about "notifies" on my phone and in my account. What's wrong??

  • Casual Listener
  • About a month ago i used to receive notifies about new music from artists that i follow. Now i don't receive 'em more. I didn't change skills about "notifies" on my phone and in my account. What's wr...
  • Astride
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Solved!! Spotify <-> Shazam integration is complete nonsense now

Edit: This has been fixed now! Shazam won't listen to any of my tweets, so please, please listen: you guys need to work with Shazam to fix the integration between Spotify for iOS and Shazam. I have a lifetime subscription, so there used to be there w...

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  • Edit: This has been fixed now!    Shazam won't listen to any of my tweets, so please, please listen: you guys need to work with Shazam to fix the integration between Spotify for iOS and S...
  • raseguelp
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i can't import music to spotifuggle app

hii have music and playlist in my iphone in the music aap in spotify i can't see in setting > import... how can fined and or another way please help me

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  • hi i have music and playlist in my iphone in the music aap  in spotify i can't see in setting > import...  how can fined and or another way please help me
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Does My Shazam Playlist auto-sync?

When I signed up for premium Spotify, all my Shazam tracks were generated as a My Shazam playlist. Is this meant to sync to add new tracks? It does not seem to meaning all new shazam'ed tracls need to be added to that playlist manually. Cheers

  • Newbie
  • When I signed up for premium Spotify, all my Shazam tracks were generated as a My Shazam playlist. Is this meant to sync to add new tracks? It does not seem to meaning all new shazam'ed tracls need t...
  • Victorgaillat
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IOS 10-11 Non-Spotify Music Local Files Disappearing from Iphone

Need help here.Local files on iPhone disappeared after a couple hours of listening then will not sync again even after relog and reinstall on my Windows desktop, MacBook, and iPhone.All firewalls disabled. all connected to same wifi network.The phone...

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  • Need help here. Local files on iPhone disappeared after a couple hours of listening then will not sync again even after relog and reinstall on my Windows desktop, MacBook, and iPhone. All fire...
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LOGIN FAILED on iPhone after deactivating Facebook account

Hi! My Spotify account is connected to my Facebook account which I deactivated for one week (because I went to another country), and when I activated my Facebook, I cannot login on Spotify and it says, "LOGIN FAILED - You can only use Spotify abroad ...

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  • Hi! My Spotify account is connected to my Facebook account which I deactivated for one week (because I went to another country), and when I activated my Facebook, I cannot login on Spotify and it say...
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decoden phone case

I am doing an research on why many people like to decoden phone cases ( customize their phone cases.) Is there any reason why? Please states your reasons. Appreciate your help.

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  • I am doing an research on why many people like to decoden phone cases ( customize their phone cases.) Is there any reason why? Please states your reasons. Appreciate your help.
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Download Arrows Show In Library But On Album Page It Doesn't

Does anyone know why this is happening? I tried deleting the album and re-downloading the album, but it's the same. The first screenshot is the album in my library, the other is when I search for it.

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  • Does anyone know why this is happening? I tried deleting the album and re-downloading the album, but it's the same.   The first screenshot is the album in my library, the other is when I searc...
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Bluetooth in car stereo not working

Spotify does not play through car speakers when paired and play mode. This worked before but it does not play even using iTunes. Calls do go through the car speakers though.

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  • Spotify does not play through car speakers when paired and play mode. This worked before but it does not play even using iTunes. Calls do go through the car speakers though.
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Pausing and Skipping (Iphone)

Over the past week or so, I've noticed that Spotify has begun to pause and skip randomly when I'm listening on my IPhone 7. I tried listening to music with other apps (Pandora, etc.) and I had no issues. I've reinstalled the Spotify app, with no succ...

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  • Over the past week or so, I've noticed that Spotify has begun to pause and skip randomly when I'm listening on my IPhone 7. I tried listening to music with other apps (Pandora, etc.) and I had no iss...
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Solved!! Can't turn off shuffle play.

I have a premium account. I recently disconnected my account from Facebook with the help of Spotify staff. However, now I cannot shut off shuffle and all my albums play out of order. There is a Shuffle button and clicking on it just shuffles the trac...

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  • I have a premium account.  I recently disconnected my account from Facebook with the help of Spotify staff.  However, now I cannot shut off shuffle and all my albums play out of order. &nbs...
  • Anairb
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Connect keeps finding some stranger's device

I went to Burger King several days ago, and suddenly I connected to "Juan's iPhone" and couldn't hear my music until I figured out how to switch it back to my own iPhone. Now, at random, I will connect to "Juan's iPhone" over the Internet, definitely...

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  • I went to Burger King several days ago, and suddenly I connected to "Juan's iPhone" and couldn't hear my music until I figured out how to switch it back to my own iPhone. Now, at random, I will conne...
  • PeterFnet
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Getting logged out every few days

Every few days I keep getting logged out of my iphone premium spotify account which is really annoying as the songs arent downloaded everytime i relog into the app with facebook and this means that i need to go home and redownload the songs before i ...

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  • Every few days I keep getting logged out of my iphone premium spotify account which is really annoying as the songs arent downloaded everytime i relog into the app with facebook and this means that i...
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Spotify tips playing after every song

After every song, including downloaded songs, Spotify will either stop playing with one second left or will go to the next song and play the first two seconds. This is extremely frustrating and I have tried all of the fixes listed on similar threads ...

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  • After every song, including downloaded songs, Spotify will either stop playing with one second left or will go to the next song and play the first two seconds. This is extremely frustrating and I hav...
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Spotify glitching out

After i play songs for awhile spotify just starts skipping the songs and jumping forward 10 seconds and opening up siri randomly and to combat this i restarted my phone and spotify undownloaded all the songs i had downloaded and then it works for awh...

  • Newbie
  • After i play songs for awhile spotify just starts skipping the songs and jumping forward 10 seconds and opening up siri randomly and to combat this i restarted my phone and spotify undownloaded all t...
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Solved!! Annoying sound effects when controlling Spotify mobile using ipod controls

Using Spotify Mobile Version 0.4.23 on iPhone 4 ios 5.0 Can anyone please confirm this when using the ipod multitasking controls (double clicking the home button twice). The controls cause annoying sound effects (beeping noises when playing/pausing/n...

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  • Using Spotify Mobile Version 0.4.23 on iPhone 4 ios 5.0   Can anyone please confirm this when using the ipod multitasking controls (double clicking the home button twice). The controls cause a...
  • iainshreeve
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Song unavailable

Why is my song coming up as unavailable? It 'Lies' by Burns- the Otto knows remix

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  • Why is my song coming up as unavailable? It 'Lies' by Burns- the Otto knows remix
  • lisalou285
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Songs skip / pause when phone is locked

Since updating to iOS 11, my Spotify continuously skips / pauses songs when my phone is locked. I have deactivated the automatic wake up of the lock screen, but it still skips and pauses when the phone is locked in my pocket. Are there any solutions?...

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  • Since updating to iOS 11, my Spotify continuously skips / pauses songs when my phone is locked.  I have deactivated the automatic wake up of the lock screen, but it still skips and pauses when ...
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