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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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Listening to artists

Previosly when I selected Artist in my Library it would show all the artists with music I had saved but now it is blank and only tells me it will lists artists I follow. I can still brows my saved albums just fine but not by artist anymore. Is there ...

  • Newbie
  • Previosly when I selected Artist in my Library it would show all the artists with music I had saved but now it is blank and only tells me it will lists artists I follow. I can still brows my saved al...
  • akrramo
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family premium

why i cant confirm the invite?i already try it multiple times , i still got same error msg. pls help

  • Casual Listener
  • why i cant confirm the invite?🙁🙁i already try it multiple times , i still got same error msg. pls help
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Chromecast Multiroom Not Connecting in Spotify Connect

I have several chromecast audio pucks, and several of them are grouped. Spotify Connect seems to work OK when connecting to an individual device, but it fails to connect to groups -- it just hangs on "Connecting...." This is a new problem, as multiro...

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  • I have several chromecast audio pucks, and several of them are grouped. Spotify Connect seems to work OK when connecting to an individual device, but it fails to connect to groups -- it just hangs on...
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Ipod touch, free memory space and songs not downloading...

I have the latest model of iPod Touch. I have 32gb of space, and when I try to sync albums, Spotify suddenly states that there is no more space available. However, my settings CLEARLY state that I still have 8gb left of space. So... how can I fix tha...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have the latest model of iPod Touch.   I have 32gb of space, and when I try to sync albums, Spotify suddenly states that there is no more space available. However, my settings CLEARLY s...
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Local files are counting against my download limit (and are greyed out for the most part) –Iphone 6s

They are Local Files from my desktop computer that the desktop Spotify imported into it's Local Files folder. Then you transfer the desktop Spotify Local Files to a desktop Spotify playlist. Then the phone's Spotify app will see that playlist and if ...

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  • They are Local Files from my desktop computer that the desktop Spotify imported into it's Local Files folder. Then you transfer the desktop Spotify Local Files to a desktop Spotif...
  • miyara
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Discover Weekly playlist not updating on iPad

My Discover Weekly has failed to update on my very old iPad 1 this week, although it has done so on my newer iPhone and Mac desktop. This is annoying because I use this iPad for little other than playing music from Spotify. I've signed out, quit Spot...

  • Gig Goer
  • My Discover Weekly has failed to update on my very old iPad 1 this week, although it has done so on my newer iPhone and Mac desktop. This is annoying because I use this iPad for little other than pla...
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ios 10.2 Spotify app keeps playing the same playlist, no matter where I start

hi, ios 10.2 issue on my iPhone. If I stat a playlist or an album or any sequence of songs really, the first song will play fine, and then Spotify flips to a random Christmas playlist tha I was listening to weeks ago - everytime. Anyone else seeing t...

  • Casual Listener
  • hi, ios 10.2 issue on my iPhone. If I stat a playlist or an album or any sequence of songs really, the first song will play fine, and then Spotify flips to a random Christmas playlist tha I was liste...
  • nuash
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Carplay integration is soul crushing - making life less worth living

So I recently bought my dream car - 2017 Nissan Maxima and I was thrilled to find that it came with Apple Carplay and that Spotify was supported. I've been a loyal Spotify premium customer for years and love it. It has been my main source of music fo...

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  • So I recently bought my dream car - 2017 Nissan Maxima and I was thrilled to find that it came with Apple Carplay and that Spotify was supported. I've been a loyal Spotify premium customer for years ...
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The new UI update

I have tried for serveral months to Get The new UI update all my friends have (i have it on 2 other phones) but i wont come on my new iPhone 7 plus or my old 6s plus.But i have other friends that have The new update on 6s/7plus. I really like The new...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have tried for serveral months to Get The new UI update all my friends have (i have it on 2 other phones) but i wont come on my new iPhone 7 plus or my old 6s plus. But i have other friends that...
  • MattSuda
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Problems with Running

Hi,I recently face the problem that Running is not working on my iPhone (5s), even though I am online (can download songs for offline use). Spotify always tells me "online connection failed". I re-installed the app but still no connection when using ...

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  • Hi, I recently face the problem that Running is not working on my iPhone (5s), even though I am online (can download songs for offline use). Spotify always tells me "online connection failed". I re-...
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Specific Spotify song always starts playing at 2:46 instead of the start

I seem to be having difficulty with a specific song on my Spotify playlist. Whenever I play The Strays by Sleepjng with Sirens it's starts off at 2:46 instead of 0. I have premium and the song downloaded, help?

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  • I seem to be having difficulty with a specific song on my Spotify playlist. Whenever I play The Strays by Sleepjng with Sirens it's starts off at 2:46 instead of 0. I have premium and the song downlo...
  • ErikG
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Superuser Contribution Some downloaded songs have disappeared.

I downloaded some full albums ( Wish You Were Here for example ), but now i just can view and play 2 or 3 songs of these. I have Premium version.

  • Casual Listener
  • I downloaded some full albums ( Wish You Were Here for example ), but now i just can view and play 2 or 3 songs of these. I have Premium version.
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Spotify won't recognize wifi

I am a Premium subsciber and recently spotify can not recognize I am online on my iphone5. I have an execllent signal with no browsing issues, I have logged out and back in and have powered off and back on my phone. I I also uninstalled and reinstall...

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  • I am a Premium subsciber and recently spotify can not recognize I am online on my iphone5. I have an execllent signal with no browsing issues, I have logged out and back in and have powered off and b...
  • deguzguy
  • Newbie
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In Rainbows (iPhone app) won't play; Will on desktop. Ideas?

So it's a pretty straightforward issue that I hope I'm not the only one to experience. Essentially, In Rainbows by Radiohead will not play on my app, however, it will play just fine on the desktop computer app.Any ideas how to get it to work? Anyone ...

  • Newbie
  • So it's a pretty straightforward issue that I hope I'm not the only one to experience. Essentially, In Rainbows by Radiohead will not play on my app, however, it will play just fine on the desktop co...
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Some songs will not play on IPhone

Why is it that some of the songs I put in a playlist, will play on the desktop, but not on the phone? Is it some sort of rights issue? If so, why play on one over the other?

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  • Why is it that some of the songs I put in a playlist, will play on the desktop, but not on the phone? Is it some sort of rights issue? If so, why play on one over the other?
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Can't login Can't change password

When i try to log in, i get an error stating i already created an account with this emailadress. Loging in via facebook gives me a 404 error, and when i try to change my password i get a 'this form has expired error, no matter how quickly i do it. Oh...

  • Casual Listener
  • When i try to log in, i get an error stating i already created an account with this emailadress. Loging in via facebook gives me a 404 error, and when i try to change my password i get a 'this form h...
  • Hubo
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Importing new music?

Hello kind users,Recently I bought Spotify premium and imported all my music from iTunes on my iPhone to Spotify, the importing worked very well, however, the laptop that contains all my music died. My question is when I download new music on my new ...

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  • Hello kind users, Recently I bought Spotify premium and imported all my music from iTunes on my iPhone to Spotify, the importing worked very well, however, the laptop that contains all my music di...
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