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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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Superuser Contribution Removing songs from library

When I remove a song from my library it is still there when I reopen the app. Admittedly sometimes I am offline when I manage my library (i.e. remove songs) so I cannot be sure how that affects things. Is there a way I can define which device defines...

  • Regular
  • When I remove a song from my library it is still there when I reopen the app. Admittedly sometimes I am offline when I manage my library (i.e. remove songs) so I cannot be sure how that affects thing...
  • Jrevard
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Solved!! family connect for one person not the rest

We have a family premium spotify account. We all ( 5 persons) want to connect to our wifi speakers. Only the administrator can connect and send music to the speakers . The rest of the family can not connect , not see a icoon or divice in the spotify ...

  • Casual Listener
  • We have a family premium spotify account. We all ( 5 persons) want to connect to our wifi speakers. Only the administrator can connect and send music to the speakers . The rest of the family can not ...
  • Gertw
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iOS 10 update - No longer working in car

Since the release of iOS 10, I have had the reoccuring issue of when I plug my phone into my car radio via lightning cable and play a target track that track will play for ~5-10 seconds. After that, the track will automatically switch to some other l...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since the release of iOS 10, I have had the reoccuring issue of when I plug my phone into my car radio via lightning cable and play a target track that track will play for ~5-10 seconds. After that, ...
  • jetme92
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wrong/unclear upgrade account

I upgraded tp premium via the "iTunes & app store" menu on my Iphone. However, the account I was using on spotify did not updrade (in spite of the successful payment). Was some other account (email address from Apple iTunes) upgraded? I don't have ac...

  • Casual Listener
  • I upgraded tp premium via the "iTunes & app store" menu on my Iphone. However, the account I was using on spotify did not updrade (in spite of the successful payment).   Was some other acc...
  • derdanielzimmer
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Solved!! Can't login to spotify app

I signed up to spotify and created a premium account using my facebook credentials, unfortunatly I can't login to the app. When I click on the login using facebook button it opens safar and attempts to pull up facebook so I can login but the stupid t...

  • Casual Listener
  • I signed up to spotify and created a premium account using my facebook credentials, unfortunatly I can't login to the app. When I click on the login using facebook button it opens safar and attempts ...
  • fitbesussex
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Solved!! Connect button is gone after latest update

The connect button that you could use to play from your TV is not there after the latest update and i cant find a way to make it work. Is it just me who cant find it or Is it gone?

  • Casual Listener
  • The connect button that you could use to play from your TV is not there after the latest update and i cant find a way to make it work. Is it just me who cant find it or Is it gone?
  • Broadway1973
  • Newbie
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Crossfade slider in Playback on iPad app

Is the crossfade slider in Playback on the Spotify iPad app set to off automatically after I downloaded and/or got/bought it from the App Store?

  • Casual Listener
  • Is the crossfade slider in Playback on the Spotify iPad app set to off automatically after I downloaded and/or got/bought it from the App Store?
  • maxthibeaux
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Local Files on Mac won't play on iOS

I just upgraded my phone to an iPhone 7, and I have just downloaded all my playlists to stream offline, and when I look through all the tracks in the playlist, the all have the green icon that indicates that the track is downloaded and ready to play ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just upgraded my phone to an iPhone 7, and I have just downloaded all my playlists to stream offline, and when I look through all the tracks in the playlist, the all have the green icon that indica...
  • VNGR
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    local files on iphone
    local files sync mobile phone
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"Try Again" constantly; takes forever to connect; lag time

This is maddening because Spotify has worked seamlessly for so long now. However, I'm a quick minute away from casting it aside and switching to a different service. When I first launch Spotify, it spends a good 30 seconds in the "connecting" process...

  • Casual Listener
  • This is maddening because Spotify has worked seamlessly for so long now. However, I'm a quick minute away from casting it aside and switching to a different service. When I first launch Spotify, it s...
  • bes0100
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iOS10 and MMOVE Bluetooth headphones

Hello, Since upgrading to iOS10 yesterday, Spotify can't recognize my Bluetooth headphones connected to my iPhone SE. I have to go to Bluetooth settings, forget the device, then re-pair the headphones with my phone. Then Spotify works as it used to. ...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, Since upgrading to iOS10 yesterday, Spotify can't recognize my Bluetooth headphones connected to my iPhone SE. I have to go to Bluetooth settings, forget the device, then re-pair the headphone...
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    IOS10
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Can't log in on my phone though Facebook or log in

My Spotify randomly logged me out of my phone earlier and won't log in again. I just get error message after error message. Or the app just shuts down. I've even changed my Facebook password and that hasn't helped. I've also tried to reinstall the ap...

  • Newbie
  • My Spotify randomly logged me out of my phone earlier and won't log in again. I just get error message after error message. Or the app just shuts down. I've even changed my Facebook password and that...
  • osornios
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Switched phones

I recently had an android and had premium spotify with it. Today I upgraded to an iphone and when I put my account on spotify it says I need to start a new premium account.. what can I do to get my old spotify account back?

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  • I recently had an android and had premium spotify with it. Today I upgraded to an iphone and when I put my account on spotify it says I need to start a new premium account.. what can I do to get my o...
  • osornios
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Solved!! Sound Quality

I'm using spotify premium and deezer premium. Two applications of the highest quality sounds.But as deezer offers better sound quality.I have a headset moderate.Is that the reason would that be?

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm using spotify premium and deezer premium. Two applications of the highest quality sounds.But as deezer offers better sound quality.I have a headset moderate.Is that the reason would that be?
  • adriank1410
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Solved!! Landscape Mode...NOW!!!!

I know it's been talked about over and over and over, but I am absolutely stunned that after every single iOS update I turn my phone sideways and it still never goes into landscape. You should be ashamed, what are we talking? A few lines of code?It i...

  • Regular
  • I know it's been talked about over and over and over, but I am absolutely stunned that after every single iOS update I turn my phone sideways and it still never goes into landscape. You should be ash...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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Apple car play

Anybody know if it's possible to search for a track on iOS car play? I have a pioneer da120 but will only let me play playlists

  • Newbie
  • Anybody know if it's possible to search for a track on iOS car play? I have a pioneer da120 but will only let me play playlists
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Previously deleted "recently played" reappears?

Can anyone help? I delete/reinstall to clear the app cache on my iphone. Everytime I reinstall - my previously deleted "recently played" list reappears. I can delete them (again) one-by-one, but this list contains ALL the songs I have ever played! La...

  • Casual Listener
  • Can anyone help?  I delete/reinstall to clear the app cache on my iphone.  Everytime I reinstall - my previously deleted "recently played" list reappears.  I can delete them (again) on...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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Streaming saved playlist

Long time pro user. After the most recent update I saved some playlists to my device (iPhone5) to listen at work without using data. Discovered today to my horror that even though the lists were stored it still streamed all day at 320 and burned a to...

  • Casual Listener
  • Long time pro user. After the most recent update I saved some playlists to my device (iPhone5) to listen at work without using data. Discovered today to my horror that even though the lists were stor...
  • adriank1410
  • Roadie
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