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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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Superuser Contribution Collab playlist

My friends and i have quite a few collaborative playlists that we interact with/add/remove songs on a daily basis mostly only using our iPhones. We used to be able to see who added each song to our playlists but we can no longer see who added each so...

  • Newbie
  • My friends and i have quite a few collaborative playlists that we interact with/add/remove songs on a daily basis mostly only using our iPhones. We used to be able to see who added each song to our p...
  • Maria_B
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Superuser Contribution Syncing local files when reinstalling Spotify App on iOS

Has anyone had any issues syncing local files from iTunes/My Music when you get a new phone and the Spotify app is downloaded again? I had all my local files synced on my iPhone perfectly and when I got a new phone and made all my playlists available...

  • Newbie
  • Has anyone had any issues syncing local files from iTunes/My Music when you get a new phone and the Spotify app is downloaded again?  I had all my local files synced on my iPhone perfectly and w...
  • Maria_B
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Superuser Contribution Some songs will not play

So I have premium Spotify, and I only listen to it on the app on my phone. I do not have access to the desktop version of Spotify, and I cannot download it. There are specific songs that will not play when I choose them. The cursor just stays at 0:00...

  • Casual Listener
  • So I have premium Spotify, and I only listen to it on the app on my phone. I do not have access to the desktop version of Spotify, and I cannot download it. There are specific songs that will not pla...
  • MariaLentils
  • Casual Listener
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Chromecast Audio with iOS doesn´t work

From the App I choose chromecast Audio, the app says "connecting, nothing happens.Here is what I have already tried:I have actual iOSI restarted my router several timesChromecasted updated to latest firmwareChromecast restarted several timesI reinsta...

  • Casual Listener
  • From the App I choose chromecast Audio, the app says "connecting, nothing happens. Here is what I have already tried: I have actual iOS I restarted my router several times Chromecasted updated t...
  • pfobeman123
  • Casual Listener
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Car USB album art bug

I recently bought a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring, and I'm having some issues with album art when playing Spotify over usb. When I initially start playing music, the album art displays correctly; however, when the first song finishes and the next track pla...

  • Newbie
  • I recently bought a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring, and I'm having some issues with album art when playing Spotify over usb. When I initially start playing music, the album art displays correctly; however, ...
  • Alexks
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find the waiting list on ipad

i am trying to find the waiting list on ipad. can somebody help me?thanks!

  • Newbie
  • i am trying to find the waiting list on ipad. can somebody help me? thanks!
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Play all songs

When visualizing the content of a folder with the last release (8.3) of the iOS mobile app, I can't find anymore the option "play all songs"!!

  • Casual Listener
  • When visualizing the content of a folder with the last release (8.3) of the iOS mobile app, I can't find anymore the option "play all songs"!!
  • MattSuda
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Spotify displays albumart of previous song

Since Spotify iOs app version 7.8.0 (updated on my iPhone 03/06) I experience the strange phenomenon that spotify displays de album art of the previous song on my car display. Use an iPhone 6 on a Opel Navi 650 system via an USB connection. I never e...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since Spotify iOs app version 7.8.0 (updated on my iPhone 03/06) I experience the strange phenomenon that spotify displays de album art of the previous song on my car display. Use an iPhone 6 on...
  • TeeJayVee
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Remove artwork from lock screen

Hi,My phone provider offers free music streaming from Spotify which is great! The catch is they charge me data for the fact that Spotify is displaying the album artwork on my lock screen which means I can't use Spotify while I'm not connected to wi-f...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, My phone provider offers free music streaming from Spotify which is great! The catch is they charge me data for the fact that Spotify is displaying the album artwork on my lock screen which me...
  • MattSuda
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Not getting premium

Hi there. I just subscribed to premium last march 18. My carrier advised mo to register my cp number to spotify.globe.com.ph to get a confirmation code. Unfortunately im not recieving any code.Please. I need helpThank you

  • Newbie
  • Hi there. I just subscribed to premium last march 18. My carrier advised mo to register my cp number to spotify.globe.com.ph to get a confirmation code. Unfortunately im not recieving any code. Pl...
  • MattSuda
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How to join a family plan with iphone.

I create a family plan with a userid and password. I don't use facebook. My son had spotify free on his iphone via facebook and we can't figure out how to have him join the family plan.

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  • I create a family plan with a userid and password. I don't use facebook. My son had spotify free on his iphone via facebook and we can't figure out how to have him join the family plan.
  • MattSuda
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Family account

I want to switch to the family premium, but can i login with one email account?Can't make a new account within my account. Is there anyone that i can contact in The Netherlands?

  • Newbie
  • I want to switch to the family premium, but can i login with one email account? Can't make a new account within my account. Is there anyone that i can contact in The Netherlands?
  • MattSuda
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New Volume Handling iOS

I have a big concern regarding the new volume handling in iOS. Now in Spotify-iOS when Spotify is playing somewhere else (on my Mac for instance) it will still have iOS show playback controls for Spotify which is very nice but here comes a few proble...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a big concern regarding the new volume handling in iOS.   Now in Spotify-iOS when Spotify is playing somewhere else (on my Mac for instance) it will still have iOS show playback co...
  • MattSuda
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Can't log in

I can't log in to the app !?It keeps saying you have already created an account with this email address. Any idea wat can I do ??

  • Casual Listener
  • I can't log in to the app !? It keeps saying you have already created an account with this email address. Any idea wat can I do ??
  • kejt_
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Do I have to pay twice?

My bank info says that I have payed you guys for this month, but the account still says that I have to pay.. do I have to pay twice? And how do I get a costumer line to call to?And how does that student premium work?

  • Newbie
  • My bank info says that I have payed you guys for this month, but the account still says that I have to pay.. do I have to pay twice? And how do I get a costumer line to call to? And how does that st...
  • MattSuda
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Extra charge

I am currently a student and have subscribed to premium with the UNIDAYS 50% off but this month has charged me £9.99 instead of £4.99.

  • Newbie
  • I am currently a student and have subscribed to premium with the UNIDAYS 50% off but this month has charged me £9.99 instead of £4.99.
  • MattSuda
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Sorting On IOS

When I sort playlists by artist on my iPhone, none of the albums appear in track order, but on my desktop, everything is in perfect order. I'm very particular about this stuff. I'd greatly appreciate some help.

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  • When I sort playlists by artist on my iPhone, none of the albums appear in track order, but on my desktop, everything is in perfect order. I'm very particular about this stuff. I'd greatly appreciate...
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Spotify API feature for knowing what user is listening to

I'm curious if there is a spotify API feature that would allow someone like me to create an app based on that?

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  • I'm curious if there is a spotify API feature that would allow someone like me to create an app based on that?
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Download on phone

I just imported music from my computer into spotify on my desktop. When I attempt to download the playlist for offline play on my iphone, it just says "Waiting to download" without ever attempting to download the song(s) I imported to my playlist. My...

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  • I just imported music from my computer into spotify on my desktop.  When I attempt to download the playlist for offline play on my iphone, it just says "Waiting to download" without ever attempt...
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Waiting for Download

Hello together!I have an iPhone 6 and the newest Spotify Version. Since two or three days I can't make more of my playlists "offline". If I klick on the button it says "Wartet auf Download/Waiting for Download" and nothing happend. The grey Arrows do...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello together! I have an iPhone 6 and the newest Spotify Version. Since two or three days I can't make more of my playlists "offline". If I klick on the button it says "Wartet auf Download/Waiting ...
  • Oldman73
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