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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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Old app update

Hey guys, I'm sure this is a simple solution for this - but I am not able to sort this out on my own. The problem is, I am not getting the newest look for Spotify on my Apple iPhone 6S+. Running iOS 10.1 right now, but it has been the same in iOS 9 a...

  • Casual Listener
  •  Hey guys,   I'm sure this is a simple solution for this - but I am not able to sort this out on my own. The problem is, I am not getting the newest look for Spotify on my Apple iPhone 6S...
  • handari
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Superuser Contribution help for my premium account

cant register premium does not receive pin txt message.TALK AND TEXT SUBSCRIBER

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  • cant register premium does not receive pin txt message.TALK AND TEXT SUBSCRIBER
  • MaryS
  • Roadie
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spotify app on my phone wont allow me to log on

Hi -I can log on to the spotify with my account on my lap top and I see my playlists, but the app on my iphone 6 does not have the option to login. How can I resolve this? Do I need to pay for the app on my phone in order for spotify to work on my ph...

  • Newbie
  • Hi - I can log on to the spotify with my account on my lap top and I see my playlists, but the app on my iphone 6 does not have the option to login. How can I resolve this? Do I need to pay for the ...
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Premium not work

Hi Guys,I pay for premium but Spotify show me that I have only a free subscription.I already logoff, start session again, reinstall the app, etc.Any idea?My ID mipro1940Thanks in advance.

  • Newbie
  • Hi Guys, I pay for premium but Spotify show me that I have only a free subscription. I already logoff, start session again, reinstall the app, etc. Any idea? My ID mipro1940 Thanks in advance.
  • Smaturin66
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When connect to my car stereo, I can't listen to music, this since the last iPhone update! Help

Armada doesn't recognize the phone, it said that iPod not connected, and no music found, this since last IOS update!

  • Casual Listener
  • Armada doesn't recognize the phone, it said that iPod not connected, and no music found, this since last IOS update!
  • roromirey
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Spotify premium not working on phone and still getting commercials on desktop

I just upgraded for my free trial of spotify premium, and when I go to the account section, it says it's activated and I got a reciept from paypal. But on my desktop, I am still getting commercials, and on my iphone 4s it says only premium users can ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just upgraded for my free trial of spotify premium, and when I go to the account section, it says it's activated and I got a reciept from paypal.  But on my desktop, I am still getting commerc...
  • lusijacobo98
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Spotify interface

Hi everybody !Why my interface is like that ?What I need to do to get the "normal" display ?Thank you !

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  • Hi everybody ! Why my interface is like that ? What I need to do to get the "normal" display ? Thank you !
  • user-removed
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Stuck on Filter Downloads screen and cannot get out

I have a free account and went into my library to change the sort by option in artist. I accidentally clicked the filter by downloads option. Now when I go into the artist category it shows a screen with the only option to browse for artists. If i cl...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a free account and went into my library to change the sort by option in artist.  I accidentally clicked the filter by downloads option.  Now when I go into the artist category it sho...
  • adejak123
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shuffle play does not work on iphone. im not a paid user. is it required to pay in order to use now?

So I am not a paid user, and I cannot use spotify on my mobile device (iPhone). did spotify change the policy recently?

  • Newbie
  • So I am not a paid user, and I cannot use spotify on my mobile device (iPhone). did spotify change the policy recently?
  • musiccornercv
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Tracks stop playing after 5-15 seconds??

For the last month I've been having this issue. I am using spotify premium on an iphone 5s (lastest operating system and the app is up to date). When I am streaming 9 out of 10 times the tracks stops right at the beggining, usually 6, 10 or 15 second...

  • Regular
  • For the last month I've been having this issue. I am using spotify premium on an iphone 5s (lastest operating system and the app is up to date). When I am streaming 9 out of 10 times the tracks stops...
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Disable Spotify Connect

Was just wondering if there is any way to turn off spotify connect. It's really annoying because I share my account with my sibiling and we can't listen to music seperately. I would get spotify family, but it's $15 and it would only be my sister and ...

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  • Was just wondering if there is any way to turn off spotify connect. It's really annoying because I share my account with my sibiling and we can't listen to music seperately. I would get spotify famil...
  • Dreadlord
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Local Files Not Syncing

Just as the title says, my offline files are not syncing between my devices. The files are on my desktop (running Win10), but will not sync on my Macbook and iPhone. Running newest spotify version on all devices. Please help, thanks.

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  • Just as the title says, my offline files are not syncing between my devices. The files are on my desktop (running Win10), but will not sync on my Macbook and iPhone. Running newest spotify version on...
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Solved!! Will 'Weekly' refreshing playlists refresh and download using cellular data?

I have a few of the Fresh Finds playlists and the Discover Weekly playlist set to be available offline. If the 'Download Using Cellular' option is enabled (in the Streaming Quality menu), will these playlist automatically refresh and download the new...

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  • I have a few of the Fresh Finds playlists and the Discover Weekly playlist set to be available offline.   If the 'Download Using Cellular' option is enabled (in the Streaming Quality menu), wi...
  • mateusgennari
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Download

Hi just want to know what the download button is for in my playlist do I need to have it on what happens if I do turn it on, do I get charged for anything or do i need to download my playlist for any reason. Thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi just want to know what the download button is for in my playlist do I need to have it on what happens if I do turn it on, do I get charged for anything or do i need to download my playlist for any...
  • Lllemming
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Superuser Contribution Many issues with the iOS app - Help!

I'm a long time user and big fan of Spotify, but I'm finding (and maybe it's just me) that their app leaves an enormous amount to be desired. Having downloaded multiple albums to listen offline, I'm finding I can barely ever access them. I'll open th...

  • Newbie
  • I'm a long time user and big fan of Spotify, but I'm finding (and maybe it's just me) that their app leaves an enormous amount to be desired. Having downloaded multiple albums to listen offline, I'm ...
  • MaryS
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Iphone Offline mode

Hey guys,for a while my online mode in the spotify app online works with wifi.Though I have service the app does not connect when I'm on the run. I'm sure the settings are correct. Anyone knows about an IOS bug? Thanks in advance

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  • Hey guys, for a while my online mode in the spotify app online works with wifi. Though I have service the app does not connect when I'm on the run.   I'm sure the settings are correct. Anyon...
  • MaryS
  • Roadie
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Playlist won't download

Hello,My dad has made a playlist which we all follow and downloaded offline. However, he has done something and now it doesn't appear in his library and he can't save it offline on his phone. We still can though? Could anyone help me? I have no idea ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, My dad has made a playlist which we all follow and downloaded offline. However, he has done something and now it doesn't appear in his library and he can't save it offline on his phone. We ...
  • ErickRGuetta
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No Party Mode Option

I saw this new feature and would like to try it out, but when I click on Party, it is just like any other play list. I see no Start Party button or Mood Slider. I have the most current update, I have reinstalled the app, still everything is as it was...

  • Casual Listener
  • I saw this new feature and would like to try it out, but when I click on Party, it is just like any other play list. I see no Start Party button or Mood Slider. I have the most current update, I have...
  • billpollack
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Solved!! Accidentally deleted songs

Hi, my username is jacksonmarriner and i love spotify premium but i accidentally deleted some songs from my library and i have no clue as to if it's possible to get them back. i don't remember the names of them

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, my username is jacksonmarriner and i love spotify premium but i accidentally deleted some songs from my library and i have no clue as to if it's possible to get them back. i don't remember the na...
  • mateusgennari
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