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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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  • Rastereyes
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Only one artist shown for every song in an album

Hiya, just wondering what the deal is with the way multiple artists are treated in albums compared to playlists. Why aren't any other artists other than the primary one shown in album view? If I listen to the songs from the album I never see the feat...

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  • Hiya, just wondering what the deal is with the way multiple artists are treated in albums compared to playlists. Why aren't any other artists other than the primary one shown in album view? If I list...
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Spotify Mobile isn't scrobbling to Last.fm

I have a Spoitfy premium account and iOS app version 0.9.7.2 on my iPhone 5S and noticed that the tracks that I listen to are not showing up on last.fm. Tracks that I listen to from the desktop client do appear to be scrobbling. I tried reentering my...

  • Regular
  • I have a Spoitfy premium account and iOS app version 0.9.7.2 on my iPhone 5S and noticed that the tracks that I listen to are not showing up on last.fm. Tracks that I listen to from the desktop clien...
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"Reproduction list" change from iMac to iPad.//"Cola" de reproducción cambia de iMac a Ipad

Hi, Lately, if I'm listening to a Spotify's Playlist with my computer iMac, and I change the reproduction media to my Ipad, it changes my whole playlist order. I mean, if in my computer I am listening a playlist with the songs in alphabetic order, th...

  • Regular
  • Hi,   Lately, if I'm listening to a Spotify's Playlist with my computer iMac, and I change the reproduction media to my Ipad, it changes my whole playlist order.   I mean, if in my...
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Solved!! Playlists Offline, does it use 4G Data?

If I've saved my playlists onto my iPhone and then selected play Offline for each playlist, do I need to also set Spotify to Offline mode? What I want to know is if I have my playlists set to play Offline, if my phone is Online will it be downloading...

  • Newbie
  • If I've saved my playlists onto my iPhone and then selected play Offline for each playlist, do I need to also set Spotify to Offline mode? What I want to know is if I have my playlists set to play Of...
  • Pita1
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No "my library"

I have a doubt.my friend pablo just get a premium acount. In his display doesnt appear "my library". He only has "my playlist". He doesnt have the options "my daily mix", "artists", "albums"...anyone knows why could this be? This are the good things ...

  • Newbie
  • I have a doubt. my friend pablo just get a premium acount. In his display doesnt appear "my library". He only has "my playlist". He doesnt have the options "my daily mix", "artists", "albums".....
  • crimsonxchin
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Song previews aren't working

I'm not sure what the exact term for it is, but in the app when I press down on a song or playlist, a short clip of the song is played (like a preview). However, recently I'm unable to do that; the song either just starts playing or nothing happens a...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm not sure what the exact term for it is, but in the app when I press down on a song or playlist, a short clip of the song is played (like a preview). However, recently I'm unable to do that; the s...
  • subleaf
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La musica se detiene cuando me salgo de la app

Estoy escuchando la música pero si minimizó la aplicación la música se detiene, o si bloqueo el teléfono, también se detiene la música. No cambié ninguna configuración ni nada. Tengo cuenta premium y mi equipo es un iPhone 6s con la última versión de...

  • Newbie
  • Estoy escuchando la música pero si minimizó la aplicación la música se detiene, o si bloqueo el teléfono, también se detiene la música. No cambié ninguna configuración ni nada. Tengo cuenta premium y...
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Albums saved desapear

Hello,Today i went look at my library and all albums saved desapear. I'm currently using iOS 10.3.3 and Spotify 8.4.16.483.How can i fix this problem?

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  • Hello, Today i went look at my library and all albums saved desapear.        I'm currently using iOS 10.3.3 and Spotify 8.4.16.483. How can i fix this problem? &nbs...
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Spotify family member can't download any music

HelloI am a member of a Spotify family and even though my account is said to be premium in my settings, I can't download any music. I don't have the little button that would allow me to download an album (for example). The paiements are ok and nobody...

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  • Hello I am a member of a Spotify family and even though my account is said to be premium in my settings, I can't download any music.  I don't have the little button that would allow me to down...
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Track skipping

I am on Spotify Premium. I am beginning to find that tracks on offline playlists start to skip on replay on my iPhone 6S. I don't think it's the phone as it doesn't occur when I replay tracks from my iTunes library.My software is up to date both for ...

  • Newbie
  • I am on Spotify Premium. I am beginning to find that tracks on offline playlists start to skip on replay on my iPhone 6S. I don't think it's the phone as it doesn't occur when I replay tracks from my...
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Is there a way to prevent downloading songs or make it harder?

I don't ever want to download songs on to my iPhone, but I often accidentally hit the download button while looking at an album or playlist. I can quickly undo the download and then remove the files from being downloaded, but the songs will then appe...

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  • I don't ever want to download songs on to my iPhone, but I often accidentally hit the download button while looking at an album or playlist.  I can quickly undo the download and then remove the ...
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Offline Issues

Hi there, About a week ago, in spotify.com, Account->Offline Devices, i reset all devices, in order to start afresh. Now, When I go to spotify.com, Account->Offline Devices, it only lists a single device: Macbook (As I have 2 Macbook Airs, this is un...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there,   About a week ago, in spotify.com, Account->Offline Devices, i reset all devices, in order to start afresh.   Now, When I go to spotify.com, Account->Offline Devices, i...
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Solved!! no notifications

Although i have all the notifications turned on (e-mail and pop-up for every category) i've never gotten an email or pop up, although i follow many artists. I've got an iphone 6 and spotify with the newest update. Is there anything i can do to get th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Although i have all the notifications turned on (e-mail and pop-up for every category) i've never gotten an email or pop up, although i follow many artists. I've got an iphone 6 and spotify with the ...
  • moonwatersource
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New IU Update is not available on my phone

Hey there, I updated my Spotify few days ago and I saw some of my friends they have a new updates which a new IU for their Spotify and I'm quite upset with it can you help me?

  • Newbie
  • Hey there, I updated my Spotify few days ago and I saw some of my friends they have a new updates which a new IU for their Spotify and I'm quite upset with it can you help me?
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Solved!! ipod touch problem

hello! hopefully someone can tell me what's going on with spotify and my ipod. after i've synced my music to my ipod and has it work perfectly for about 2-3 days, a message pops up saying something like "you can only have playlists on up to three dev...

  • Newbie
  • hello! hopefully someone can tell me what's going on with spotify and my ipod. after i've synced my music to my ipod and has it work perfectly for about 2-3 days, a message pops up saying something l...
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premium feature !!!

i'm a premium subscriber and still can not skip songs or go back to the previous song on my Iphone, eventhough i'm able to download and listen ofline plus the other features.how can i fix it !!!

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  • i'm a premium subscriber and still can not skip songs or go back to the previous song on my Iphone, eventhough i'm able to download and listen ofline plus the other features. how can i fix it !!!
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Superuser Contribution Music stops after 1 track - iphone

When playing radio or a playlist Spotify stops playing after 1 track. I have the latest update and have closed the app and turned off my phone.

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  • When playing radio or a playlist Spotify stops playing after 1 track. I have the latest update and have closed the app and turned off my phone.
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Local files won't appear in playlists

First off, I've got Spotify Premium for over a year now and for albums that I got on CD, but are not on Spotify I would normally make a playlist and download them on my iPhone, which also usually works. However, I want to do a playlist for Jay-Z "The...

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  • First off, I've got Spotify Premium for over a year now and for albums that I got on CD, but are not on Spotify I would normally make a playlist and download them on my iPhone, which also usually wor...
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Superuser Contribution Behind the lyrics not turning off

I disabled this behind the lyrics feature but it still ends up showing when I listen to music. I tried reinstalling the app which didn't help(plus I had to re-download all of my music) This is annoying because I always swipe down to change my song.

  • Casual Listener
  • I disabled this behind the lyrics feature but it still ends up showing when I listen to music. I tried reinstalling the app which didn't help(plus I had to re-download all of my music) This is annoyi...
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Access blocked abroad

Hello,I have created my user while being in Turkey and now i am back home in France i cannot login coz Spotify consider i have been abroad for more than 14 days. How can i solve this problem? Thanks for your helpBiguik

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  • Hello, I have created my user while being in Turkey and now i am back home in France i cannot login coz Spotify consider i have been abroad for more than 14 days. How can i solve this problem? Tha...
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