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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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Plays song then starred track

Hi Guys, my Spotify is driving me nuts. I try listening to an album but instead of playing the next song on the album it plays a song from my starred track and stays on my starred tracks then. Hhhhhhelp please

  • Newbie
  • Hi Guys, my Spotify is driving me nuts. I try listening to an album but instead of playing the next song on the album it plays a song from my starred track and stays on my starred tracks then. Hhhhhh...
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Os dependentes da conta familiar sumiram

Tenho um plano familiar com 4 pessoas estava funcionando perfeitamente. A partir de ontem a conta deles não é mais premium. PQ?

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  • Tenho um plano familiar com 4 pessoas estava funcionando perfeitamente. A partir de ontem a conta deles não é mais premium. PQ?
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Using Premium, there is no "downloaded" button on my library

I use iphone 6 and the premium version and I can not see the music that I downloaded before on the library section. My friend is using iphone 6 plus and he can see the downloaded button on library.

  • Casual Listener
  • I use iphone 6 and the premium version and I can not see the music that I downloaded before on the library section. My friend is using iphone 6 plus and he can see the downloaded button on library.
  • Hubo
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Solved!! Reorder songs in playlist on iPad

IPAD Mini 4, newest Spotify app (updated in last few weeks - but problem has been longer). I want to reorder songs in a playlist 'by most recent first'. At the moment, it doesn't give any option to reorder songs in a playlist, and so the 'most recent...

  • Casual Listener
  • IPAD Mini 4, newest Spotify app (updated in last few weeks - but problem has been longer).   I want to reorder songs in a playlist 'by most recent first'. At the moment, it doesn't give any op...
  • abilea
  • Roadie
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Spotify storage expands on iPhone even when no downloading songs

From a WiFi guy: If I don't download any songs on my iPhone, and only create playlists and save certain albums in full and follow certain artists, why does Spotify app gobble up more storage on my iPhone? Wouldn't need for more storage arise only if ...

  • Newbie
  • From a WiFi guy:  If I don't download any songs on my iPhone, and only create playlists and save certain albums in full and follow certain artists, why does Spotify app gobble up more storage on...
  • abilea
  • Roadie
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Spotify not working at all

It won't let me play any music at all on any device I've tried to log in on it will only let me shuffle play and even though I have Spotify premium it won't let me download any music

  • Newbie
  • It won't let me play any music at all on any device I've tried to log in on it will only let me shuffle play and even though I have Spotify premium it won't let me download any music
  • abilea
  • Roadie
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Saved music

Hello, my app logged itself out and then when I logged back in all my saved music has gone? I pay for premium I have contacted Spotify but they do nothing! Does anyone know how or why this happened and if it can be reserved? I had too many songs to r...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, my app logged itself out and then when I logged back in all my saved music has gone? I pay for premium I have contacted Spotify but they do nothing! Does anyone know how or why this happened a...
  • abilea
  • Roadie
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Shuffle play repeating songs too often

I have a 290 song playlist that I just recently totally randomized because I was having the same problem of songs repeating too often. Then today in a span of about 25 songs, I heard the same song play twice. A song should not repeat until every song...

  • Roadie
  • I have a 290 song playlist that I just recently totally randomized because I was having the same problem of songs repeating too often. Then today in a span of about 25 songs, I heard the same song pl...
  • TwistyMcNuts
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Solved!! lost devices

I've been using Spotify premium for 6 months and have two remote devices connected. One is with Chromecast on a TV and the other is with Chromecast audio through my sound system. Worked great until today when both devices no longer show up in my Spot...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've been using Spotify premium for 6 months and have two remote devices connected.  One is with Chromecast on a TV and the other is with Chromecast audio through my sound system.  Worked g...
  • deanC6
  • Casual Listener
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Crashing random a lot

My spotify on Iphone is crashing a lot recently.  ANy suggestions?  

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  • My spotify on Iphone is crashing a lot recently.  ANy suggestions?  
  • Hubo
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Sync Album Collection between Devices not Working

I have found that Album Collections do not sync between devices unless you restart the app. This has been going on for years. I did not mention it because I figured that someone would notice and correct this error. In order to see the error for yours...

  • Gig Goer
  • I have found that Album Collections do not sync between devices unless you restart the app.  This has been going on for years.  I did not mention it because I figured that someone woul...
  • feelikeastrangr
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Spotify will not post my music on Facebook

For months now I have tried to figure out why my Spotify will not post the music I am listening to at the time To my Facebook timeline for others to see. Yes I have checked my settings on both sides. You have no updated information about this subject...

  • Casual Listener
  • For months now I have tried to figure out why my Spotify will not post the music I am listening to at the time To my Facebook timeline for others to see. Yes I have checked my settings on both sides....
  • Dreadlord
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Carplay app

How do I ensure the carplay app only plays music already downloaded to my library on my ios device??On the desktop and ios app there is a green symbol to indicate a downloaded song/album/playlist.Thanks for your help,....

  • Casual Listener
  • How do I ensure the carplay app only plays music already downloaded to my library on my ios device?? On the desktop and ios app there is a green symbol to indicate a downloaded song/album/playlist. ...
  • Reflux_
  • Community Legend
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Spotify iPhone skipping tracks when plugged in via USB to Ford Fiesta 2014

Hi guys, I am having trouble with Spotify when I connect it via USB to my 2014 Ford Fiesta. If I am listening to an album it will skip every other song (so 2, 4, 6 etc). If I select a song whilst the phone is plugged it will play the next song undern...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi guys,   I am having trouble with Spotify when I connect it via USB to my 2014 Ford Fiesta.   If I am listening to an album it will skip every other song (so 2, 4, 6 etc). &nbs...
  • sirin2
  • Regular
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App problems

Every time I'm connected to wifi since I've updated it just shuts down my app but it will work perfectly fine when I'm not connected to wifi and I've tried other wifi spots and it still shuts down the app. It'll start up then try to load and it just ...

  • Newbie
  • Every time I'm connected to wifi since I've updated it just shuts down my app but it will work perfectly fine when I'm not connected to wifi and I've tried other wifi spots and it still shuts down th...
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Songs I own played by different artist on iPhone app

Hello, this is my first post as a Spotify newbie.Actually, more a probie as I haven't made up my mind yet which service to use. I've been using itunes since it first came out and recently did some GMP as well. Growing frustrated with both so I'd thou...

  • Regular
  • Hello, this is my first post as a Spotify newbie. Actually, more a probie as I haven't made up my mind yet which service to use. I've been using itunes since it first came out and recently did some ...
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No pasa mi pago

Me dicen que en 5 dias vence mi premiun cuando no lleva ni una semana que puse mi targeta de regalo de cien pesos

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  • Me dicen que en 5 dias vence mi premiun cuando no lleva ni una semana que puse mi targeta de regalo de cien pesos
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skipping tracks

hi,i have a 2016 ford fiesta and ıt doesn't have aux port so im connecting my phone via usb.when the song starts to play, it just plays for a second and then skippes to next song.this continues endlessly.if i start the song before the connection,it p...

  • Newbie
  • hi, i have a 2016 ford fiesta and ıt doesn't have aux port so im connecting my phone via usb.when the song starts to play, it just plays for a second and then skippes to next song.this continues end...
  • caho
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Why is Spotify iPhone App so terrible?

The Spotify IOS App really is TERRIBLE.I have been using it for over a year and I still cannot make it work the way a basic music service should. I am so fed up I am planning to switch to another service.Dear Spotify team, here is what you need to fi...

  • Newbie
  • The Spotify IOS App really is TERRIBLE. I have been using it for over a year and I still cannot make it work the way a basic music service should. I am so fed up I am planning to switch to another...
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How to play just that album...

Hi - I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but anytime I choose, say, a Wiggles album, out of nowhere I get songs from like Macklemore or Lady Gaga. Great music no doubt, but not when I'm attempting to play music for the kids! Help!

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi - I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but anytime I choose, say, a Wiggles album, out of nowhere I get songs from like Macklemore or Lady Gaga. Great music no doubt, but not when I'm attempting to ...
  • MartinStoichkov
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