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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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iphone music storage

Where on the spotify app can I find downloaded music storage utilization on my iphone 5s?Where on the spotify app on my iphone 5s do I find the setting for downloading music using cellular data? The info I find online on the website does not match wh...

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  • Where on the spotify app can I find downloaded music storage utilization on my iphone 5s? Where on the spotify app on my iphone 5s do I find the setting for downloading music using cellular data? Th...
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Solved!! Volume Control w/Sonos

Ever since the last couple IOS updates, when controling the volume via Sonos, the slider speradically jumps up and down. All other music apps (Pandora, Amazon, etc.) via Sonos work as expected.

  • Casual Listener
  • Ever since the last couple IOS updates, when controling the volume via Sonos, the slider speradically jumps up and down. All other music apps (Pandora, Amazon, etc.) via Sonos work as expected. 
  • Helcat
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Can't share songs to Twitter!

From the Spotify app on my iOS phone, used to be able to click Share, then Twitter, then all would see the song. Now when I do this, I get an error on twitter saying unable to send, saved to drafts. Please help!

  • Newbie
  • From the Spotify app on my iOS phone, used to be able to click Share, then Twitter, then all would see the song. Now when I do this, I get an error on twitter saying unable to send, saved to drafts. ...
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ARCHIVOS LOCALES

mi problema es que no puedo reproducir las cancones descargadas por archivos locales en mi iphone, y haga lo que hga no se descargan en el, y no entiendo por que

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  • mi problema es que no puedo reproducir las cancones descargadas por archivos locales en mi iphone, y haga lo que hga no se descargan en el, y no entiendo por que 
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Play a playlist

I have a room with a plugged in ipad, that I want to play music from 24/7. It's connected to WiFi, and to speakers by cable. Is this possible?

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  • I have a room with a plugged in ipad, that I want to play music from 24/7. It's connected to WiFi, and to speakers by cable. Is this possible?
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Shuffle turns off on its own when I'm playing music

I have Spotify premium. Frequently when I'm playing my music on shuffle mode, out of nowhere I'll notice that the songs are playing sequentially. When I check, shuffle has turned off, and repeat playlist has turned on without me pressing either butto...

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  • I have Spotify premium. Frequently when I'm playing my music on shuffle mode, out of nowhere I'll notice that the songs are playing sequentially. When I check, shuffle has turned off, and repeat play...
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Solved!! Spotify community

Is there a way to use Spotify community on the Spotify app?

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  • Is there a way to use Spotify community on the Spotify app?
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VPN, China?

Ok so I'm from Mexico and had my account based there, one month ago I cancel my account because I found a work opportunity in China and I've heard about the firewall and the Internet restrictions (that's why I decided to cancel my subscription), when...

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  • Ok so I'm from Mexico and had my account based there, one month ago I cancel my account because I found a work opportunity in China and I've heard about the firewall and the Internet restrictions (th...
  • Maxim
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Spotify (ver 8.4.0) is causing severe battery drain and overhea of Iphone 7+ (running iOS 10.3.1)

My only solution thus far has been to operate my Spotify app in 'offline' mode. I've noticed that when I do that my battery doesn't drain and phone isn't a scorching 'lava rock.' Curious how Spotify will fix this and when...also how the overheating o...

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  • My only solution thus far has been to operate my Spotify app in 'offline' mode. I've noticed that when I do that my battery doesn't drain and phone isn't a scorching 'lava rock.'   Curious ...
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Behind the lyrics doesn't work

HiI'm listing music and I wanted you to enable behind the lyrics but it doesn't work, I've tried all, can someone help me please

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  • Hi I'm listing music and I wanted you to enable behind the lyrics but it doesn't work, I've tried all, can someone help me please
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Spotify won't log in on new Iphone 7

Hi there, I've just got the Iphone 7 and transferred in the data from the Iphone 6 to it. Now when I try to log in using Facebook or regular username and password it just keeps loading but never opens. The screen goes black and when I get back to it ...

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  • Hi there,   I've just got the Iphone 7 and transferred in the data from the Iphone 6 to it. Now when I try to log in using Facebook or regular username and password it just keeps loading but n...
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Downloading albums

Hi, I'm confused about downloading and saving ? How do I download an album such that it doesn't just put all the album tracks in the 'songs' catergory amongst individual songs I've collected ? I want the album downloaded and separate from everything ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I'm confused about downloading and saving ? How do I download an album such that it doesn't just put all the album tracks in the 'songs' catergory amongst individual songs I've collected ? I want...
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How to remove device from Spotify Connect

So. I was at my aunt's place and I connected to their Bose Sountouch and today i realize that over my 4G network from my house I can play music to their speaker. Does anyone know how to remove it? I've already tried doing the log out from everywhere ...

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  • So. I was at my aunt's place and I connected to their Bose Sountouch and today i realize that over my 4G network from my house I can play music to their speaker. Does anyone know how to remove it? I'...
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Extended menu interface bug

Every time I want to use the extended menu for a song (three dots ) i get this search tip, the problem is that I can't cancel it or remove it and I can only use or click the space inside the square.MexicoUsing iPhone 5 10.3.2 (latest)Spotify build 8....

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  • Every time I want to use the extended menu for a song (three dots ) i get this search tip, the problem is that I can't cancel it or remove it and I can only use or click the space inside the square. ...
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Touch Preview Not Working on 6s

I recently bought a iPhone 6s Plus and cannot get the touch preview to work. I hold it down and the 'bar' comes up but no music/preview of music plays. How do I fix it?

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  •  I recently bought a iPhone 6s Plus and cannot get the touch preview to work. I hold it down and the 'bar' comes up but no music/preview of music plays. How do I fix it?
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Can't like songs in Daily Mix

When I try to like a song in my daily mixes it's okay for a while but after some time (let's say 1-2 hours) when I go back to the song it's not liked anymore. I'm using the latest version of Spotify in an iPhone 6S.

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  • When I try to like a song in my daily mixes it's okay for a while but after some time (let's say 1-2 hours) when I go back to the song it's not liked anymore.  I'm using the latest version...
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I've been charged for my spotify but can't access any of the premium content

So I'm kind of pissed. I'm on tour with my band and I subscribed to spotify premium so we can listen to music. Well my credit card has been charged and I still haven't been able to access any premium content, for the past 2 weeks. I did everything yo...

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  • So I'm kind of pissed. I'm on tour with my band and I subscribed to spotify premium so we can listen to music. Well my credit card has been charged and I still haven't been able to access any premium...
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Local Files not downloading on my iPhone 6S

Hi, I've recently just got a new PC and have Spotify all installed, when dragging a song from local files into the playlist I want it to go in, I just get a message saying 'downloading' on my iPhone

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  • Hi, I've recently just got a new PC and have Spotify all installed, when dragging a song from local files into the playlist I want it to go in, I just get a message saying 'downloading' on my iPhone
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Download error

I have an iphone 6 and when I go to download a playlist its says "Download Error". Downloading has stopped because theres no space left on this device. How do I make room so I can avoid roaming / usage charges when not on my home or local wifi netwro...

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  • I have an iphone 6 and when I go to download a playlist its says "Download Error".  Downloading has stopped because theres no space left on this device.   How do I make room so I can avoi...
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Solved!! Clear cache on iOS App

Hi,i've found many topics that related my trouble with my app on my iPhone.I'm un-syncing one playlist and not seeing a change in storage space. So, here the following details that you have asked : a. Your iOS device and iOS = iPhone 6 with iOS 9.2.1...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, i've found many topics that related my trouble with my app on my iPhone. I'm un-syncing one playlist and not seeing a change in storage space.   So, here the following det...
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