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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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Conectar cuenta con facebook

Hola comunidad ! no estoy seguro si esta es la seccion correcta pero mi problema nace cuando quiero enlazar mi cuenta de spotify a la de facebook, al hacerlo no aparecen mis amigos ni nada en la aplicacion desde el celular. Gracias de antemano

  • Newbie
  • Hola comunidad !   no estoy seguro si esta es la seccion correcta pero mi problema nace cuando quiero enlazar mi cuenta de spotify a la de facebook, al hacerlo no aparecen mis amigos ni nada e...
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Superuser Contribution iOS Local Files

Hi there, I have just noticed that all the local files on my iphone have been deleted, and I am unable to download them again, even after following the instructions as I usually would... My ipad still has these local files downloaded and they are bot...

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  • Hi there,   I have just noticed that all the local files on my iphone have been deleted, and I am unable to download them again, even after following the instructions as I usually would... My ...
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Facebook log in via iPhone

I recently changed my password on facebook, and although I have updated the FB app, I now can't log into my spotify account when I try to log in using facebook. I've tried adding the device detail, disconnected all the devices, tried to reload etc, n...

  • Newbie
  • I recently changed my password on facebook, and although I have updated the FB app, I now can't log into my spotify account when I try to log in using facebook. I've tried adding the device detail, d...
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Offline songs won't play when in another country?

Hello, I am a premium user, living in Canada. I visited the US for two days and was unable to play any of my music which has been saved for offline access.... What gives? I don't have a roaming plan, so I can't turn my cellular data on while in the U...

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  • Hello,    I am a premium user, living in Canada. I visited the US for two days and was unable to play any of my music which has been saved for offline access....   What gives?  ...
  • philipgreenberg
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Solved!! Local files will not sync to iphone

Please help! I have an iphone 4s, both my laptop and phone are connected to the same Wifi, i have the files in question on my computer in itunes, in my music folder, and in spotify labled as local folders. I cannot get the songs to sync to my iphone-...

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  • Please help! I have an iphone 4s, both my laptop and phone are connected to the same Wifi, i have the files in question on my computer in itunes, in my music folder, and in spotify labled as local fo...
  • ViceKnightTA
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Chomecast Audio not available

I'm getting a greyed out option for my Chromecast Audio device (it says "Can't play this right now") and I'm not sure why. My desktop can see (and connect to) it properly. I've tried resolving it by rebooting the iPhone (iOS 9.1) and resetting the Ch...

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  • I'm getting a greyed out option for my Chromecast Audio device (it says "Can't play this right now") and I'm not sure why. My desktop can see (and connect to) it properly. I've tried resolving it by ...
  • briandoc18uk
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Downloaded 'external' songs stay greyed out

Hey,as stated above I have th issue of local files being downloaded but then staying greyed out on my phone. I know they are downloaded since I set up a playlist for testing which got downloaded immediately, also indicated by the green arrows on my p...

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  • Hey, as stated above I have th issue of local files being downloaded but then staying greyed out on my phone. I know they are downloaded since I set up a playlist for testing which got downloaded im...
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Genius spotify

On my Iphone 6s i don't have the option to see the lyrics. how do i add genius lyrics to my spotify.

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  • On my Iphone 6s i don't have the option to see the lyrics. how do i add genius lyrics to my spotify.
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How to see only offline songs in Spotify IOS APP

How do you see all of your offline songs only in Spotify iOS iPhone app? And what is the difference between follow and save? Intuitively Follow is supposed to be like Twitter and give updates but how is an album going to update? Save, intuitively sho...

  • Newbie
  • How do you see all of your offline songs only in Spotify iOS iPhone app? And what is the difference between follow and save? Intuitively Follow is supposed to be like Twitter and give updates but how...
  • Tony_yoga
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Paid for premium but cannot access

I have had a subscription for almost a year now &I all of a sudden my premium stopped working. I tried re-creating a Spotify premium account but won't let me get my discount(student) because my credentials are associated with another account(my previ...

  • Newbie
  • I have had a subscription for almost a year now &I all of a sudden my premium stopped working. I tried re-creating a Spotify premium account but won't let me get my discount(student) because my c...
  • Bittencourt
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Superuser Contribution All music has "greyed out", can't download

I've never had this problem before. I use the Facebook login option and have always been able to download playlists, click any song I want etc. But today I went onto my app and all my music has greyed out, the downloaded option is off (as in the play...

  • Newbie
  • I've never had this problem before. I use the Facebook login option and have always been able to download playlists, click any song I want etc. But today I went onto my app and all my music has greye...
  • MonicaM_Bogota
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How can I subscribe premium in-app?

I'm using an iPod touch and struggling to subscribe the spotify premium service. I tried the Paypal and credit card on the website(both did not work, probably because of the country problem). That's why i'm looking for the in-app purchase, but still ...

  • Newbie
  • I'm using an iPod touch and struggling to subscribe the spotify premium service. I tried the Paypal and credit card on the website(both did not work, probably because of the country problem). That's ...
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inico sesion en cuenta familiar

buena tarde alguien que me pueda ayudar mi hermano salio a la cd de mexico e inicio sesion alla y le pide codigo de invitacion(nota:tengo cuenta familiar)

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  • buena tarde alguien que me pueda ayudar mi hermano salio a la cd de mexico e inicio sesion alla y le pide codigo de invitacion(nota:tengo cuenta familiar)
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Cant sync song from from my Macbook Pro to iPhone 6

I have uploaded a few song from my MacBook Pro but I cannot download it to my mobile which I am a premium user. I created a new playlist on my Macbook and I pressed the Downloaded button, but when I press Download on my Iphone, it just show "Download...

  • Newbie
  • I have uploaded a few song from my MacBook Pro but I cannot download it to my mobile which I am a premium user.   I created a new playlist on my Macbook and I pressed the Downloaded button, bu...
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Solved!! Won't connect to Facebook

When I try to find friends and connect with Facebook a message comes up and says unknown error. How do I fix that?

  • Casual Listener
  • When I try to find friends and connect with Facebook a message comes up and says unknown error. How do I fix that?
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Asking about Offline Usage when I am Online

I have been trying to download my "songs" playlist that i have and it keeps asking me if I want to get premium even though I am On the WiFi and the Wifi is working fine on everything eles and for some reason on my phone it keeps asking me about this....

  • Casual Listener
  • I have been trying to download my "songs" playlist that i have and it keeps asking me if I want to get premium even though I am On the WiFi and the Wifi is working fine on everything eles and for som...
  • Hubo
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BMW idrive Connection Error

Receiving the following Connection Error when trying to launch Spotify with iDrive. Spotify 5.7.0 iOS 9.3.2 Apple 6s 2014 BMW I have seen previous problems with similar looking errors , but this is not the Completion Block error

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  • Receiving the following Connection Error when trying to launch Spotify with iDrive.    Spotify 5.7.0  iOS 9.3.2  Apple 6s  2014 BMW    I have seen previous p...
  • imtheneal
  • Casual Listener
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Cambio di canzone

Ultimamente mi capita che mentre ascolto oppure alla fine di una canzone anche se ho altre canzoni in coda l'app mi apre una radio ed escono altre canzoni. Come mai? Posso risolvere?

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  • Ultimamente mi capita che mentre ascolto oppure alla fine di una canzone anche se ho altre canzoni in coda l'app mi apre una radio ed escono altre canzoni. Come mai? Posso risolvere?
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Sonos controller stops playing after evey song

The Sonos controller stops play after every song when playing Spotify. Anyone know how to solve this? I have tried deleting and reinstalling both apps on my iPhone but the problem persists.

  • Newbie
  • The Sonos controller stops play after every song when playing Spotify. Anyone know how to solve this? I have tried deleting and reinstalling both apps on my iPhone but the problem persists. 
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