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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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iPad app randomly crashes

I am running the Spotify app on my iPad 1 and it has suddenly taken to playing for approximately 4 songs or 15 minutes and then just crashing. The music just stops and the app shuts down. I have tried rebooting the iPad and reinstalling the app, but ...

  • Newbie
  • I am running the Spotify app on my iPad 1 and it has suddenly taken to playing for approximately 4 songs or 15 minutes and then just crashing. The music just stops and the app shuts down.   ...
  • jbrady
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Opening of app, versions comparison and "shuffle" play

Hi. I have a few recommandations for you.I have an old iphone 4, wich i use as an MP3 player, it has the old version 6.5.0.1665, it is faster (does not hang at all when you scroll towards the bottom, like it does on my newest iphone) it does not star...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi.  I have a few recommandations for you. I have an old iphone 4, wich i use as an MP3 player, it has the old version 6.5.0.1665, it is faster (does not hang at all when you scroll towards th...
  • cbj86
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Anyone encounter issue with iphone7?

I am facing the issue of Songs skipping, pause, fast forward and stops with iphone 7 on Spotify. It's irritating that music pause, skips, stops. I don't have to be moving to even encounter the problem, staying stationary also skips and stops. And I f...

  • Newbie
  • I am facing the issue of Songs skipping, pause, fast forward and stops with iphone 7 on Spotify. It's irritating that music pause, skips, stops. I don't have to be moving to even encounter the proble...
  • antthonys
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Daily mix issue iPhone 6s plus

For some reason, randomly when I listen to daily mix, instead of going to the next song, it goes back up to the first song on the list it played then go back through all the songs I just listened to. Can this be fixed please? Thanks so much!

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  • For some reason, randomly when I listen to daily mix, instead of going to the next song, it goes back up to the first song on the list it played then go back through all the songs I just listened to....
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Streaming music

I'm trying to stream my playlists without wifi and it won't play them. I have reception but it still won't play. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling. I tried turning my phone off. I have the free version of Spotify.

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  • I'm trying to stream my playlists without wifi and it won't play them. I have reception but it still won't play. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling. I tried turning my phone off. I have the free v...
  • LizTunes
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Continuous play, always

I want to find out if it is possible to have Spotify play continuously; go from one playlist to the next, just keep playing all day, all night. If this is possible, do I have to have premium. I am using Spotify on my iTouch with wifi. iTouch is hooke...

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  • I want to find out if it is possible to have Spotify play continuously; go from one playlist to the next, just keep playing all day, all night.  If this is possible, do I have to have premium. &...
  • LBC25
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Deleting Downloaded Content

How can I un-download a song or album but still keep it saved in my music library?

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  • How can I un-download a song or album but still keep it saved in my music library? 
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Solved!! Can't play any albums

I'm a premium user, have been for years. First time this is happening. I can't play any albums of artist I search or have followed unless they've been previously downloaded. The albums don't load, they are only shown on the artist page. Anyone else h...

  • Newbie
  • I'm a premium user, have been for years. First time this is happening. I can't play any albums of artist I search or have followed unless they've been previously downloaded. The albums don't load, th...
  • seanm388
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Solved!! New Playlists will not appear on mobile app

I have an iphone 5s. Ususally whenever i would make a playlist on my computer it would just automatically appear on my mobile app. But now when I make a new playlist on my computer, it won't show up on my phone. It's connected via the same wifi, conn...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an iphone 5s. Ususally whenever i would make a playlist on my computer it would just automatically appear on my mobile app.    But now when I make a new playlist on my compu...
  • SnoBuni20
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Unable to control Chromecast Volume with Spotify in Background

Simple request - add functionality to the iOS app enabling Chromecast volume control when Spotify is in background (and from iOS lockscreen). Chromecast volume control works fine when Spotify is in the foreground, but it is cumbersome to open the Spo...

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  • Simple request - add functionality to the iOS app enabling Chromecast volume control when Spotify is in background (and from iOS lockscreen).   Chromecast volume control works fine when Spotif...
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iPhone or Spotify not working with my Nixon blaster

Hi AllWhen I play Spotify (via iPhone) through my Nixon blaster no sound comes out. It's definintley connected and the speaker works fine with my iPad and Spotify. So it's either the phone or the app. Any ideas?

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  • Hi All When I play Spotify (via iPhone) through my Nixon blaster no sound comes out. It's definintley connected and the speaker works fine with my iPad and Spotify. So it's either the phone or the...
  • missycyn
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Local Files Map not appearing

So i've decided to buy some music from bandcamp and have put it in on the local files map on my PC, but i can't seem to be able to actually find the local files map in my playlists on my phone, it's simply just *not* there. any tips? really need the ...

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  • So i've decided to buy some music from bandcamp and have put it in on the local files map on my PC, but i can't seem to be able to actually find the local files map in my playlists on my phone, it's ...
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Account

Una volta cancellato il mio account definitivamente, posso farne un altro dopo aver installato l'app?

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  • Una volta cancellato il mio account definitivamente, posso farne un altro dopo aver installato l'app?
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Spotify in Samsung Gear Manager on IPhone

Please make available Spotify on S3 Frontier LTE that pairs with iPhone. Currently Spotify is only available for download into S3 from an Andriod phone but not from an iPhone. Please help. Great opportunity for streaming Spotify on S3 LTE whiteout th...

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  • Please make available Spotify on S3 Frontier LTE that pairs with iPhone. Currently Spotify is only available for download into S3 from an Andriod phone but not from an iPhone. Please help. Great oppo...
  • Silviachien
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Solved!! Is there a way to add multiple songs in my playlist once at iPhone/iPad?

I want to add songs into my playlist,but I need to add them one by one,is there a way to add them into a playlist once in iPad/iPhone,cuz it's kind of annoying to get them one by one

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  • I want to add songs into my playlist,but I need to add them one by one,is there a way to add them into a playlist once in iPad/iPhone,cuz it's kind of annoying to get them one by one 
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Music not playing when away from home

Ok so I'm a premium Spotify user and I use Spotify at home and when I'm at the gym or just driving in general. When I'm at home all my music plays right like normal, but when I'm driving some of the songs don't play. The progress bar gets stuck on 00...

  • Newbie
  • Ok so I'm a premium Spotify user and I use Spotify at home and when I'm at the gym or just driving in general. When I'm at home all my music plays right like normal, but when I'm driving some of the ...
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Songs wont load when on data

When I am using data and not conected to wifi on my phone spotify will not load songs correctly. It will take a while to load the play list and it might play 4 seconds of a song but then stop and if I pause it and wait a few minutes the song will ful...

  • Newbie
  • When I am using data and not conected to wifi on my phone spotify will not load songs correctly. It will take a while to load the play list and it might play 4 seconds of a song but then stop and if ...
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Song Unavailable

This appears when I try to play the song; I find it weird because my sister is using my Spotify and when she search for it she finds and plays and it works! So What can I do??

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  • This appears when I try to play the song; I find it weird because my sister is using my Spotify and when she search for it she finds and plays and it works! So What can I do??
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Solved!! Can I switch spotify to a new phone and keep the same music

I have a spotify premium account on my iPhone 5, but my iPhone 6 is on the way and am wondering if I can switch the account to the new phone without having to download all of the songs again? Thanks

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  • I have a spotify premium account on my iPhone 5, but my iPhone 6 is on the way and am wondering if I can switch the account to the new phone without having to download all of the songs again? Thanks
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Songs and playlist all deleted

I had a premium membership but the credit card for my account had expired and so my account went back to the free membership. I updated the credit card for my account then went to Spotify and it still showed that I had the free membership. I logged o...

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  • I had a premium membership but the credit card for my account had expired and so my account went back to the free membership. I updated the credit card for my account then went to Spotify and it stil...
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