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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!! See you live queue

Where has the queue button gone on the latest iOS update. It used to be in the top right corner on the now playing but now it is gone? Any ideas?

  • Newbie
  • Where has the queue button gone on the latest iOS update. It used to be in the top right corner on the now playing but now it is gone? Any ideas?
  • MattSuda
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Green and Grey Arrows

I have been trying to sync my playlists so that I can listen offline. On some of my playlists, most of my tracks have a green arrow, but the entire playlist has a grey arrow next to it. Does this mean I can still listen to those songs offline even th...

  • Newbie
  • I have been trying to sync my playlists so that I can listen offline. On some of my playlists, most of my tracks have a green arrow, but the entire playlist has a grey arrow next to it. Does this mea...
  • alunam
  • Newbie
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**bleep** ?

Stopped only can't go out if shot down

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  • Bittencourt
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Solved!! Spotify together with denon heos will not scrobble to last.fm

I just bought the denon Heos wifi speaker but it does seem there is a bug as scrobble to last.fm does not work when using spotify connect. When playing on the ipad/iphone instead of using spotify connect to play scrobble works nicely? Both ipad and i...

  • Newbie
  • I just bought the denon Heos wifi speaker but it does seem there is a bug as scrobble to last.fm does not work when using spotify connect. When playing on the ipad/iphone instead of using spotify con...
  • macakraca
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latest changes to the iPad Spotify app

Here are my initial reactions to the latest iteration of this app:1) A couple of versions back, I could quickly and easily connect to Airplay so I can stream music from the Spotify iPad app to my home stereo system with a couple of clicks. Then you m...

  • Casual Listener
  • Here are my initial reactions to the latest iteration of this app: 1) A couple of versions back, I could quickly and easily connect to Airplay so I can stream music from the Spotify iPad app to...
  • to_matta
  • Newbie
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Local File Greyed Out On iPhone And Won't Download

I have tried deleting and re-installing Spotify on my Mac and iPhone and putting the files in different playlists to try and download them while the app is running on my mac but they're still greyed out

  • Casual Listener
  • I have tried deleting and re-installing Spotify on my Mac and iPhone and putting the files in different playlists to try and download them while the app is running on my mac but they're still greyed ...
  • ben1235
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Solved!! Icon

Hello, Why do we have two different views (icons). Both Iphone 7. Does somebody has any idea? Many thanks for the help

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  • Hello,   Why do we have two different views (icons). Both Iphone 7. Does somebody has any idea? Many thanks for the help
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Bring back DM music to other spotify users

It used to be a feature that I could DM another Spotify user with a song. I loved being able to say, "hey friend, check this song out!" When will that feature be brought back, or is it still there and I am missing it?

  • Newbie
  • It used to be a feature that I could DM another Spotify user with a song. I loved being able to say, "hey friend, check this song out!" When will that feature be brought back, or is it still the...
  • MattSuda
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Scrolling In Playlist

HeySince one of the recent updates, when connection is bad, instead of the song text being grey and then lighting up with a better connection, you simply can't scroll past a certain point and a little loading circle spins incessantly. This has starte...

  • Newbie
  • Hey Since one of the recent updates, when connection is bad, instead of the song text being grey and then lighting up with a better connection, you simply can't scroll past a certain point and a lit...
  • MattSuda
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Supported iPod versions

I have a docker for iPhone 4S. I want to buy an iPod that will be able to work flawlessly with Spotify and use this old docker. Is there any page explaining how far back can I go and which versions of iPod are supported? For example, I've read that t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a docker for iPhone 4S. I want to buy an iPod that will be able to work flawlessly with Spotify and use this old docker.   Is there any page explaining how far back can I go and which v...
  • MattSuda
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Solved!! Log in failure

Himy account is logged out and when I try to log in to that this error appears.what is the problem? "You can use spotify abroad for 14 days"

  • Newbie
  • Hi my account is logged out and when I try to log in to that this error appears. what is the problem?   "You can use spotify abroad for 14 days"
  • MattSuda
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Has Spotify removed the ability for iOS users to unlink their Twitter account?!

All of the Spotify documentation advises iOS users to use the Desktop app in order to change the Twitter account their iOS Spotify app posts to. However, the most recent version of the Desktop app simply shares to whatever Twitter account the user's ...

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  • All of the Spotify documentation advises iOS users to use the Desktop app in order to change the Twitter account their iOS Spotify app posts to. However, the most recent version of the Desktop app si...
  • MattSuda
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Custom playlist contents not appearing on mobile

Hey Recently I downloaded some music onto my desktop and put it into a Spotify playlists, but when I try to listen to it on my iPhone the contents of the playlist are grayed out and it refuses to play. I appear to be the only one with the problem (as...

  • Newbie
  • Hey   Recently I downloaded some music onto my desktop and put it into a Spotify playlists, but when I try to listen to it on my iPhone the contents of the playlist are grayed out and it refus...
  • MarkPedersen
  • Roadie
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My music albums sort

I am having trouble with the last few ios iphone versions- my music content under albums sorts music out of order. Artists that begin with the same letter are together, but out of order otherwise, making it difficult to browse and find albums in my m...

  • Newbie
  • I am having trouble with the last few ios iphone versions- my music content under albums sorts music out of order. Artists that begin with the same letter are together, but out of order otherwise, ma...
  • user-removed
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iOS & car Bluetooth not playing sound

Recent versions of spotify on IOS does not allow in car (VW) sound to play through bluetooth car connection. Music appears to play but no sound.Solution was to play music from Apple music then go back to spotify & then sound would come through.

  • Casual Listener
  • Recent versions of spotify on IOS does not allow in car (VW) sound to play through bluetooth car connection. Music appears to play but no sound. Solution was to play music from Apple music then go b...
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[iOS] in car iPod track info stopped working

Since the last 2 Spotify versions (running 7.9.0 now) when connecting my iPhone 6S with a lighting USB cable to my Volvo V60 MY13 the iPod track info stopped working. If works fine for the current song but as soon as the next song starts playing the ...

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  • Since the last 2 Spotify versions (running 7.9.0 now) when connecting my iPhone 6S with a lighting USB cable to my Volvo V60 MY13 the iPod track info stopped working. If works fine for the curre...
  • Jaygrice85
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"An error occurred. Try again" everywhere. App is unusable.

iPhone 7+, running iOS 10.1.1 and Spotify v7.5.0.1023. I'm able to log into the app, but nothing else. When I go to any tab (Home, Browse, Search, Radio) I get the three loading dots for a second, then am greeted with the error "An error occurred. Tr...

  • Casual Listener
  • iPhone 7+, running iOS 10.1.1 and Spotify v7.5.0.1023. I'm able to log into the app, but nothing else. When I go to any tab (Home, Browse, Search, Radio) I get the three loading dots for a secon...
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Spotify randomly skips songs when moving iPhone

Whenever I move my iPhone, such as when it is in the pocket at the gym or if I am running, songs randomly skip or fast forward. It does this so much it's impossible to listen to music. I tried reinstalling Spotify but it didn't help.What can I do? It...

  • Newbie
  • Whenever I move my iPhone, such as when it is in the pocket at the gym or if I am running, songs randomly skip or fast forward. It does this so much it's impossible to listen to music. I tried reinst...
  • ElsaGottvall
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Can't see who added songs on collaborative playlists

I have several collaborative playlists and it's always fun to see who of my friends is adding songs, but all of a sudden, it's no longer showing that information on the iPhone app. Just the song, artist, and album. Anyone know why this is or how to v...

  • Newbie
  • I have several collaborative playlists and it's always fun to see who of my friends is adding songs, but all of a sudden, it's no longer showing that information on the iPhone app. Just the song, art...
  • Roc73
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