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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
  • Music Fan
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I'm premium but my account works as a free

I got one year of Spotify premium. After 6 months working well (Spotify premium) suddenly it became free Spotify, but I have 6 months left, how can I fix this problem?

  • Newbie
  • I got one year of Spotify premium. After 6 months working well (Spotify premium) suddenly it became free Spotify, but I have 6 months left, how can I fix this problem?
  • alexoligomes
  • Newbie
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Spotify keep downloading datas on cellular network

Hello, I just noticed my data limit of my phone plan has just been reached, because Spotify is downloading datas although I turned off the option "Download over 2G, 3G" and I'm playing music that is available offline (playlist shows a green arrow).I ...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   I just noticed my data limit of my phone plan has just been reached, because Spotify is downloading datas although I turned off the option "Download over 2G, 3G" and I'm playing ...
  • dicklexic
  • Casual Listener
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Keeps playing my daughters playlists, even though she's not even near the house or wife

How do I disable this? I can't listen to any of my music, halfway through a song it jumps to my daughters playlist and players her music. Thanks

  • Regular
  • How do I disable this?  I can't listen to any of my music, halfway through a song it jumps to my daughters playlist and players her music.   Thanks
  • crematedman
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! No Daily Mix on iOS

Hello all! I don't have any Daily Mixes on iOS. For kicks I checked on a friend's Android, and it was there. I've updated my iPhone 6s. I've been a premium user for years. I tried logging in and out, and then reinstalling spotify - Mutiple times. Sti...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello all!  I don't have any Daily Mixes on iOS.  For kicks I checked on a friend's Android, and it was there.  I've updated my iPhone 6s.  I've been a premium user for years. &nb...
  • crematedman
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! 'Downloads' option added in Your Library menu

I recently noticed that I can now get to all my downloaded music from one place by going to Your Library -> Downloads. I'm using an iPhone 6s. I also have an iPhone 6s Plus without this Downloads option. Both versions of the app are the same. Is ther...

  • Newbie
  • I recently noticed that I can now get to all my downloaded music from one place by going to Your Library -> Downloads. I'm using an iPhone 6s. I also have an iPhone 6s Plus without this Downloads ...
  • Maxim
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Solved!! Spotify Not Working

hi. ive been having bad experiences with my spotify lately. 1; my username and password doesnt work2; i just created my account and its all glitchy thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • hi.    ive been having bad experiences with my spotify lately.  1; my username and password doesnt work 2; i just created my account and its all glitchy   thanks
  • lindsaypwilson
  • Casual Listener
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Carplay on 2017MY A3 Audi

Apple carplay is working fine on my Audi apart from the annoying fact the MMI system seems to only read the first couple of hundred or so tracks in a playlist, even though they are all valid songs and play fine if they are manulaly slected using the ...

  • Newbie
  • Apple carplay is working fine on my Audi apart from the annoying fact the MMI system seems to only read the first couple of hundred or so tracks in a playlist, even though they are all valid son...
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Error 412

I can' t acces because of this "error 412"

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  • I can' t acces because of this "error 412"
  • Catee
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Different iPhones, different interfaces

I have Spotify app installed on an iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 but each has a different interface. I've checked the versions and both are running 6.8.0.3786. On iPhone 6, there is no "Your Library". On iPhone 6, I've deleted the app, downloaded and reinsta...

  • Visitor
  • I have Spotify app installed on an iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 but each has a different interface.  I've checked the versions and both are running 6.8.0.3786.  On iPhone 6, there is no "Your Libr...
  • user-removed
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There are songs I can't play & grayed out

Ever since I have listened on Spotify, I've always thought that there are no songs on spotify from my country (Philippines). Not until one of my friends told me that there ARE local songs on spotify. I played a song from the Spotify on their phone an...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Ever since I have listened on Spotify, I've always thought that there are no songs on spotify from my country (Philippines). Not until one of my friends told me that there ARE local songs on spotify....
  • 1104lee
  • Newbie
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Can't play any song at all.

For some reason, whenever I hit shuffle play on any playlist, the album art shows up, but then it doesn't play. When I hit the play button, all the song info disappears and shows a blank song. This happens no matter how many times I reinstall or rest...

  • Casual Listener
  • For some reason, whenever I hit shuffle play on any playlist, the album art shows up, but then it doesn't play. When I hit the play button, all the song info disappears and shows a blank song. This h...
  • jirehly
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify is skipping

Hello everyone . I have Spotify premium and it seems to be skipping which is driving me crazy and I don't understand why this is happening . Does anyone know ?Thank you

  • Newbie
  • Hello everyone . I have Spotify premium and it seems to be skipping which is driving me crazy and I don't understand why this is happening . Does anyone know ? Thank you
  • Rmpruim
  • Newbie
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iPad app keeps crashing!!!

I've never had this issue before, until today, I've restarted my iPad (yes a force restart) and I've even updated to the the latest IOS update 10.1.1 and still nothing. It won't even stay open for more than 5 secs....please help!

  • Regular
  • I've never had this issue before, until today, I've restarted my iPad (yes a force restart) and I've even updated to the the latest IOS update 10.1.1 and still nothing. It won't even stay open for mo...
  • Opatsut
  • Casual Listener
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Push Notifications not happening

I used to get push notifications to my iPhone when playlists were updated but I cannot get it to work, whatever I try.Push is set in IOS, all settings on my account and Spotify player on my mac are set also.Any ideas? I have so many playlists, this i...

  • Newbie
  • I used to get push notifications to my iPhone when playlists were updated but I cannot get it to work, whatever I try. Push is set in IOS, all settings on my account and Spotify player on my mac a...
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Unbearable SLOW sync over WiFi!!!!!!!!

It is not the first time I complain about slow sync over wifi on my iPhone 5( I had tried all the possible solutions, including the obviously useless ones suggested by the support team) I posted a topic nearly 6 month ago about the same issue. 6 mont...

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  • It is not the first time I complain about slow sync over wifi on my iPhone 5( I had tried all the possible solutions, including the obviously useless ones suggested by the support team) I posted a to...
  • nathanjrhoads
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    slow sync
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Extremely slow to download offline playlists on iOS

I have an iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.4. I used to be able to download playlists for offline listening and a song would download in about 10 seconds. Now, whenever I try to download a new playlist it is EXTREMLY slow - I'm talking 5-10 minutes for ONE s...

  • Newbie
  • I have an iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.4. I used to be able to download playlists for offline listening and a song would download in about 10 seconds. Now, whenever I try to download a new playlist it is...
  • H0ffy99
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Cannot open or download Spotify on iphone 7

HiSince the beginning of this week I cannot open Spotify app on my phone. The problem started when I tried to download the latest update. Since then it looks like the app had been stuck in the downloading process.I deleted the app and now when I try ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi Since the beginning of this week I cannot open Spotify app on my phone. The problem started when I tried to download the latest update. Since then it looks like the app had been stuck in the do...
  • crematedman
  • Community Legend
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Solved!! Will I be charged after my 7 day trial?

I downloaded the app today and clicked the offer to start the 7 day trial, when I go on my account on my laptop so the account overview, it just gives me the option to subscribe, does that mean after the trial I won't be charged and instead my trial ...

  • Newbie
  • I downloaded the app today and clicked the offer to start the 7 day trial, when I go on my account on my laptop so the account overview, it just gives me the option to subscribe, does that mean after...
  • Tbiblaine23
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Not remembering my position in podcasts

When listening to a podcast from Spotify's "Shows" section, if I switch to playing something else, then return to the podcast episode, it starts it over at the beginning. This is expected behavior when listening to music but it is useless for podcast...

  • Visitor
  • When listening to a podcast from Spotify's "Shows" section, if I switch to playing something else, then return to the podcast episode, it starts it over at the beginning. This is expected behavior wh...
  • MalteG
  • Newbie
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