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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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Won't let me select song

I have payed for premium for at least a year now. Suddenly my account said I wasn't paying anymore so I reinstalled premium. Now my playlist and starred songs will not let me select a specific song I can only shuffle. Why is this? My started playlist...

  • Newbie
  • I have payed for premium for at least a year now. Suddenly my account said I wasn't paying anymore so I reinstalled premium. Now my playlist and starred songs will not let me select a specific ...
  • Jimbo78
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I cannot listen to italian music

Hello,I am Italian but I'm leaving in Uk. There is a new album realised by an italian trap group and I cannot find it while my friend that has an italian account he did.Actually I can find the group and certain songs but I cannot find the full new al...

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  • Hello, I am Italian but I'm leaving in Uk. There is a new album realised by an italian trap group and I cannot find it while my friend that has an italian account he did. Actually I can find the gr...
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No "Home" page on iPad Mini 4

I recently installed Spotify on my iPad Mini 4. Unlike my iPhone version of Spotify, there is no "Home" page or icon. Instead there are only the other four pages: "Browse"; "Search"; "Radio"; and "Your Library." How can I add the "Home" page (and ico...

  • Newbie
  • I recently installed Spotify on my iPad Mini 4. Unlike my iPhone version of Spotify, there is no "Home" page or icon. Instead there are only the other four pages: "Browse"; "Search"; "Radio"; and "Yo...
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Playing Split Starred Playlists Together in the Starred Folder

Hi, I loved Spotify's Starred playlist which allowed me to shuffle play all the diverse songs I like. I noticed Spotify split my Starred playlist into two playlists and grouped my two Starred playlists into a Starred folder. I was able to shuffle pla...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I loved Spotify's Starred playlist which allowed me to shuffle play all the diverse songs I like.   I noticed Spotify split my Starred playlist into two playlists and grouped my t...
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iPhone 7 bad connection please help

Ever since i got the iphone 7 The songs on Spotify keep cutting off and it's taking long to restart and it gets really frustrating to because I have deleted the app and re-downloaded it and I know it's not my car because it also happens in the gym as...

  • Newbie
  • Ever since i got the iphone 7 The songs on Spotify keep cutting off and it's taking long to restart and it gets really frustrating to because I have deleted the app and re-downloaded it and I know it...
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random shut down

I am a subscriber of Spotify Premium and am having trouble with the app on my phone (Samsung galaxy S5) as well as on my desktop (mac). Spotify will randomy shut off in the middle of a song and the only thing I can do is close out and restart. Even t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am a subscriber of Spotify Premium and am having trouble with the app on my phone (Samsung galaxy S5) as well as on my desktop (mac).  Spotify will randomy shut off in the middle of a song and...
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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
  • Casual Listener
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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...

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  • 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
  • Casual Listener
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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...

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  • 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
  • Newbie
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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.

  • Casual Listener
  • 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
  • Casual Listener
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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
  • Casual Listener
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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
  • Casual Listener
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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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