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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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Solved!! How can I stream music to another iPhone nearby?

Hello, I would like to know if I can stream the music I am listening to in my phone to my gf's iPhone. Similar to how the Devices Available option works.

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I would like to know if I can stream the music I am listening to in my phone to my gf's iPhone. Similar to how the Devices Available option works.
  • ajsimps123
  • Gig Goer
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The app keeps skipping my songs randomly while I'm listening

While I'm listening my music will just stop and then I have to restart the app once I do it will automatically skip the song I have playing

  • Newbie
  • While I'm listening my music will just stop and then I have to restart the app once I do it will automatically skip the song I have playing
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Application won't open since 8.4.17 - tried reinstalling too

Title - app won't open since 8.4.17 update, iPhone 6S Plus, 10.3.3, tried removing the app and reinstalling, device had been restarted etc still won't open, app colour changes to a darker version as if it's registered you've clicked but does not open

  • Newbie
  • Title - app won't open since 8.4.17 update, iPhone 6S Plus, 10.3.3, tried removing the app and reinstalling, device had been restarted etc still won't open, app colour changes to a darker version as ...
  • Jhogue3
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ipad various artist name

Can someone explain why when looking at an album with various artist on my iPad the name of the artist just shows 'various'? Lastly, has Spotify ever look at a way to separate artists with similar names? I would think some artist would be a little ti...

  • Casual Listener
  • Can someone explain why when looking at an album with various artist on my iPad the name of the artist just shows 'various'?    Lastly, has Spotify ever look at a way to separate artists...
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Spotify instantly pauses when I am connected to multiple devices on bluetooth headphones

Whenever I have my bluetooth headphones (B&W P7) connected to 2 sources (iPhone and Mac or Android and Mac), spotify pauses instantly whenever I try to play. Everything else on either device works perfectly in terms of audio input and ouput. I can ma...

  • Casual Listener
  • Whenever I have my bluetooth headphones (B&W P7) connected to 2 sources (iPhone and Mac or Android and Mac), spotify pauses instantly whenever I try to play. Everything else on either device...
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Volvo Sensus Connect problem with player

Moderator JackS wroteModerator 2 weeks ago Status changed to: ClosedHi all, After speaking with the product teams and developers in depth about this, we've concluded that this is something that we'll stop supporting. This is because we don't directl...

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  • Moderator JackS wrote Moderator    2 weeks ago   Status changed to: Closed Hi all,   After speaking with the product teams and developers in depth about this, we'...
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Getting Premium Account on AppStore

I can not using credit card for payment so I have to use iTunes gift card. But there is no option for using my gift card. And I can not taking premium acces by the app.

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  • I can not using credit card for payment so I have to use iTunes gift card. But there is no option for using my gift card. And I can not taking premium acces by the app.
  • Maxim
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Your Library changed to Your Playlists test

In the iOS app, the bottm right tab/menu shows 'Your Playlists' instead of 'Your Library'. I have 2 accounts. One which was made 2 years ago and when I log in, everything is fine. And one which I made today and when I log in, it doesn't show 'Your Li...

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  • In the iOS app, the bottm right tab/menu shows 'Your Playlists' instead of 'Your Library'.   I have 2 accounts. One which was made 2 years ago and when I log in, everything is fine. And one...
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Playlist Loading

Does anyone else have an issue with their playlists not loading? I have a playlist with 115 songs and it will not load past the first like 45 songs and if it does, it will load the next 20 or so then take forever to load the rest or not load at all. ...

  • Newbie
  • Does anyone else have an issue with their playlists not loading? I have a playlist with 115 songs and it will not load past the first like 45 songs and if it does, it will load the next 20 or so then...
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Spotify on connected drive

Everyday since tree years, I use the Spotify app on my BMW 320dxdrive with the connected drive service. I've got an iPhone 6s with iOS 10.3.3. My vehicule is up to date (MN - TN 003.003.001). Sometimes, i've got issue with the connexion wich forces m...

  • Newbie
  • Everyday since tree years, I use the Spotify app on my BMW 320dxdrive with the connected drive service. I've got an iPhone 6s with iOS 10.3.3. My vehicule is up to date (MN - TN 003.003.001). Sometim...
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Empty playlists

I created two playlists this morning (with mostly local files) that do not sync to my iPhone. The playlists appear, it shows the correct number of songs under the title but when I open them they are empty. - Tried the same on Android where the songs ...

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  • I created two playlists this morning (with mostly local files) that do not sync to my iPhone. The playlists appear, it shows the correct number of songs under the title but when I open them they are ...
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issue syncing local songs from Computer to iPhone 7

Attached are three files that display my issue. The first file depicts my Computer's playlist with 6 songs in total. 4 of them are local files. However, in the next picture which was from my Phone, it displays 6 songs in total. The last photo however...

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  • Attached are three files that display my issue.    The first file depicts my Computer's playlist with 6 songs in total. 4 of them are local files. However, in the next picture which was f...
  • Urten
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No puedo observar las portadas de los artistas, álbumes, etc.

Hola, cuento con un iPhone 5s y cuando estoy con mis datos móviles no puedo observar las carátulas de los artistas, álbumes, etc. Pero, al conectarme con Wi-Fi si se puede observar todas las imágenes. Ayuda por favor ya llevo mucho tiempo con este pr...

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  • Hola, cuento con un iPhone 5s y cuando estoy con mis datos móviles no puedo observar las carátulas de los artistas, álbumes, etc. Pero, al conectarme con Wi-Fi si se puede observar todas las imágenes...
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Initially cannot updates App on my iphone 7P. Then I delete the App, trying to re-installed, cannot.

Initially the App cannot update. I try reboot the iphone 7P still cannot. Then I removed the App. Now trying to re-installed, it cannot. Even after Soft reboot & hard reboot of phone. Pls help.

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  • Initially the App cannot update. I try reboot the iphone 7P still cannot. Then I removed the App. Now trying to re-installed, it cannot. Even after Soft reboot & hard reboot of phone. Pls help.
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after App update, app won't open on iPhone

I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all.

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  • I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all. 
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Missig "radio" function on iPhone

I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.

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  • I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.
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IOS Update 8.4.17

Anyone know what this update is?

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  • Anyone know what this update is?
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testing songs

the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my friend with the same phone and spotify doesn't have...

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  • the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my ...
  • Maxim
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I have no daily mix

No daily mix. I know how to find it. I am fully updated. I have been on Spotify premium for one year. Everyone else has it except me. What's the problem?

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  • No daily mix. I know how to find it. I am fully updated. I have been on Spotify premium for one year. Everyone else has it except me. What's the problem?
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Play button/link missing from folder with multiple albums on new iOS app

Just downloaded v 8.1.0.623 and when I access my playlists -> folders the Play button is gone!Now, there's no way to play ALL the songs in a folder/playlist. Instead, I have to play one album or playlist at the time rather than listening to all song...

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  • Just downloaded v 8.1.0.623 and when I access my playlists -> folders the Play <All Songs> button is gone! Now, there's no way to play ALL the songs in a folder/playlist. Instead, I have to...
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