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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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Not Receiving Any Push Notifications

I used to receive push notifications for new releases from artists I followed, but for a while now this has not been the case. I've activated "New Music" notifications in Spotify's settings as well as Banner notifications for Spotify in the iOS setti...

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  • I used to receive push notifications for new releases from artists I followed, but for a while now this has not been the case. I've activated "New Music" notifications in Spotify's settings as well a...
  • MattSuda
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This song will not work...

I tried to listen to 'Sign of the Times' by Harry Styles but it will not work. I woke up Friday morning, it worked; it worked on repeat till about 2pm and then after that it was just grey and would skip to some random song (I do not want to listen to...

  • Newbie
  • I tried to listen to 'Sign of the Times' by Harry Styles but it will not work. I woke up Friday morning, it worked; it worked on repeat till about 2pm and then after that it was just grey and would s...
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Spotify Crashes after plugging into car USB (Range Rover Evoque)

So since the last update of spotify (8.1.0.623) everytime I plug my iphone and try and start spotify car mode starts but crashes. The first update where car mode came along didnt cause any issues, so whatever this is came from the latest release whic...

  • Casual Listener
  • So since the last update of spotify (8.1.0.623) everytime I plug my iphone and try and start spotify car mode starts but crashes.   The first update where car mode came along didnt cause any i...
  • Joshslatts
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My downloaded playlist gets stuck loading almost every time I try scrolling to the bottom

When ever I try to scroll to the bottom of my playlist that is 100% downloaded, it gets stuck on the little circle loading icon and just sits there and never actually loads it. It's never done this until recently and it's extremely annoying because I...

  • Casual Listener
  • When ever I try to scroll to the bottom of my playlist that is 100% downloaded, it gets stuck on the little circle loading icon and just sits there and never actually loads it. It's never done this u...
  • Iankt98
  • Newbie
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Spotify on Apple Carplay

Hi! I have the issue, that the list of Artists is ending with letter S when using Carplay. From T to Z is missing. What should I do ?

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  • Hi!   I have the issue, that the list of Artists is ending with letter S when using Carplay. From T to Z is missing. What should I do ?
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My Spotify account has been cleared out of all content and my Premium isn't working

Hi! I have iPhone 6s, spotify app version 8.3.0 and iOS 10.3.1. The app got a new automatic update yesterday and since then I have had problems with my account. I can't log in by using my username at all, but get error message "password incorrect" an...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! I have iPhone 6s, spotify app version 8.3.0 and iOS 10.3.1.  The app got a new automatic update yesterday and since then I have had problems with my account. I can't log in by using my user...
  • kejt_
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I accidentally deleted a song on my phone, how to recover?

I somehow swiped left on my phone when I did not neam to. It dileted a song and now I cannot remember what it is because I had over hundreds of songs. It happend two times now and it is such a pain, how can I solve this problem?

  • Newbie
  • I somehow swiped left on my phone when I did not neam to. It dileted a song and now I cannot remember what it is because I had over hundreds of songs. It happend two times now and it is suc...
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Spotify for iOS 4.2.1 and WebOS 3.0 doesn't sync playlists

I have been using Spotify v0.4.24.65.gaef36bd1 with a Late 2009 iPod touch 3rd gen 8GB (MC086KS, iOS 4.2.1). But now it doesn't anymore sync the playlists like my newer iOS devices running a current version of Spotify and iOS 9/10 do. Any changes I d...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have been using Spotify v0.4.24.65.gaef36bd1 with a Late 2009 iPod touch 3rd gen 8GB (MC086KS, iOS 4.2.1).   But now it doesn't anymore sync the playlists like my newer iOS devices running a...
  • wywh
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Lokal Files

Folgendes ProblemIch wollte ein paar neue lokale Lieder in meine Playlist tun. Auf den PC funktioniert alles einwandfrei. Sie sind in der Playlist und ich kann sie auch über Spotify abspielen. Wenn ich aber dann auf meinem IPhone schaue sehe ich die ...

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  • Folgendes Problem Ich wollte ein paar neue lokale Lieder in meine Playlist tun. Auf den PC funktioniert alles einwandfrei. Sie sind in der Playlist und ich kann sie auch über Spotify abspielen. Wenn...
  • Marlojero
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Do I need Premium in order to import files from my computer?

I've been thinking of switching from ITunes to Spotify and I was wondering is it free to import local files from my pc to my iPhone using Spotify

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  • I've been thinking of switching from ITunes to Spotify and I was wondering is it free to import local files from my pc to my iPhone using Spotify
  • MattSuda
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Queue functionality disappeared

All of a sudden I am unable to see the queued list of songs playing. I could do this yesterday. Is there a way to restore it? Has there been a software update that's moved it to a new place? I'm using iphone6 with verion 8.3.0.896

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  • All of a sudden I am unable to see the queued list of songs playing.  I could do this yesterday.   Is there a way to restore it?   Has there been a software update that's moved it to a...
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paid for premium but it doesn't show on the app

When i check my back account the charge is there but i didn't receive a confirmation email and when i open the app it still says i'm on free.

  • Newbie
  • When i check my back account the charge is there but i didn't receive a confirmation email and when i open the app it still says i'm on free.
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Imported downloaded tracks disappearing

In this past week either some or all of my imported music has magically disappeared from my phone. The first time this happened I noticed that the download playlist button wasn't toggled on half of my playlists of imported tracks. Today I've discover...

  • Casual Listener
  • In this past week either some or all of my imported music has magically disappeared from my phone. The first time this happened I noticed that the download playlist button wasn't toggled on half of m...
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Search Artist on your own playlist, plays artist that is not searched for

Hey!I think it was around 2 months ago or something like that this changed. Before and ever since i got Spotify on my iphone like 5-6 years ago. You were always able to search for an artist or a band on your own playlist and spotify would only play t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hey! I think it was around 2 months ago or something like that this changed. Before and ever since i got Spotify on my iphone like 5-6 years ago. You were always able to search for an artist or a ...
  • MattSuda
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Kann mir kein spotify Premium kaufen auf dem Handy

Hallo LeserIch hab eine Problem. Und zwar kann ich mir auf dem Handy kein spotify kaufen. Auch wenn da kommt willst du spotify Premium kaufen und ich dann drauf drück Passiert nixJa das war mein Problem ich hoffe das du mir helfen kannst

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  • Hallo Leser Ich hab eine Problem. Und zwar kann ich mir auf dem Handy kein spotify kaufen. Auch wenn da kommt willst du spotify Premium kaufen und ich dann drauf drück Passiert nix Ja das war mein ...
  • Maxim
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IOS -- Shuffle no longer available for playlists

Hello. Recently discovered that I can no longer shuffle songs out of a playlist containing subfolders. The only option available is to create a new playlist, or to select one of the subfolders. This is a recent change, as I previously was able to shu...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello. Recently discovered that I can no longer shuffle songs out of a playlist containing subfolders. The only option available is to create a new playlist, or to select one of the subfolders. This ...
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BMW connected drive not working

Since the v8 update to the iOS app I cannot get the car to open Spotify. It plays music but won't show the Spotify one when I choose it from the media menu it won't load.Anyone else getting this?

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  • Since the v8 update to the iOS app I cannot get the car to open Spotify. It plays music but won't show the Spotify one when I choose it from the media menu it won't load. Anyone else getting this?
  • adamj53
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Spotify doesn't work when I'm on wifi

Everytime I try to open Spotify when I'm on wifi it crashes but it will work if I'm off wifi and using data.

  • Newbie
  • Everytime I try to open Spotify when I'm on wifi it crashes but it will work if I'm off wifi and using data.
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Unable to Play Songs

I am using the mobie version of spotify on my iPhone 7 with the current patch being 8.3.0. I am unable to play the song Satisfied by Aranda and the entire Threat to Survival album by Shinedown. I have been able to play songs from the album and Satisf...

  • Newbie
  • I am using the mobie version of spotify on my iPhone 7 with the current patch being 8.3.0. I am unable to play the song Satisfied by Aranda and the entire Threat to Survival album by Shinedown. I hav...
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Download songs won't play offline

Hi, My iPhone's software is at 10.3.1 version. All the songs that I download are not playable in the offline mode. I've already tried to install/uninstall but it didn't work. Thanks.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   My iPhone's software is at 10.3.1 version. All the songs that I download are not playable in the offline mode.   I've already tried to install/uninstall but it didn't work. &nbsp...
  • kejt_
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