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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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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
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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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  • iOS 10
    iphone
    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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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?

  • Visitor
  • 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?

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  • 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?
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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...

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  • 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
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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

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  • 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
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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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Can't still find my daily mix suggestions

Hi! I'm starting to believe the daily mix suggestion playlist has to be a myth cos can't still find it although my partner has it in her spotify and we are using the family premium. Is it a myth or what am I doing wrong? Would so like to use that fea...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi!    I'm starting to believe the daily mix suggestion playlist has to be a myth cos can't still find it although my partner has it in her spotify and we are using the family premium. Is...
  • Hubo
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Podcasts and Videos not showing on iPhone 5s

Hello,I have the latest version of Spotify app (6.5.0.1665) with Premium Subscription installed on latest IOS version 10.0.2 and "Podcasts & Videos" does not show up in my BROWSE section. My Apple ID is registered on the Luxembourg Apple store.Any id...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I have the latest version of Spotify app (6.5.0.1665) with Premium Subscription installed on latest IOS version 10.0.2 and "Podcasts & Videos" does not show up in my BROWSE section. ...
  • narcis_gratianu
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Data Usage for Offline

I've been wanting to download a playlist but it has 600+ songs in it. I can only use a certain amount of data (about 1Gb). May I know how much data is consumed from let's say a 4 minute song when I want to save it offline? Thank you

  • Newbie
  • I've been wanting to download a playlist but it has 600+ songs in it. I can only use a certain amount of data (about 1Gb). May I know how much data is consumed from let's say a 4 minute song when I w...
  • Flinty1
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Solved!! Won't let me type to login?

I can go to the login page on the iPad app but i cant type anything, sometimes it won't even let me "click" anything at all. I already tried reinstalling and restarting my device?

  • Newbie
  • I can go to the login page on the iPad app but i cant type anything, sometimes it won't even let me "click" anything at all. I already tried reinstalling and restarting my device?
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Bottom menu bar only has 3 icons

Hello, I recently subscribed to the family plan on Spotify. On my iPhone there are only 3 options on the bottom menu bar, Home-Search-and I assume Profile (icon of a person) Meanwhile on my brothers phone he has the full bottom menu, Home-Browse-Sear...

  • Visitor
  • Hello, I recently subscribed to the family plan on Spotify. On my iPhone there are only 3 options on the bottom menu bar, Home-Search-and I assume Profile (icon of a person)   Meanwhile on my ...
  • MattSuda
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can't log in on a new phone

I have a new iphone 6s. I opened spotify and it says "log in" or "sign in" but it doesn't acknowledge me clicking on either of them. No place to log in. I updated. No change. So I can't log in. I can log in elsewhere but I want music on my phone!

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a new iphone 6s. I opened spotify and it says "log in" or "sign in" but it doesn't acknowledge me clicking on either of them. No place to log in.  I updated. No change. So I can't log in....
  • maluna1
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