If this second method does not work, you can try doing the first method listed. It seems that the green folder playlist is mainly meant for the ones you import from Apple Music, even though it will also show the ones you have synced from the desktop app over WiFi. The reason for creating your own 'Local Files' playlist is so you can actually download them. You might also then see a playlist in Your Library with a green folder with a blue background with your local files inside just like you do when using the other method. Once it finishes syncing the local files over WiFi, you should see them all there. Then in the Spotify iOS app, go find the 'Local Files' playlist you just made in the desktop app and then tap on the download icon. Then on your iPhone, connect to the same WiFi network that your computer is using and make sure the Spotify desktop app is still open.

Create a new playlist named 'Local Files' then use keyboard shortcut either CMD + A or CTRL + A to highlight all the Local Files and drag from the Your Library section to this newly created playlist. Then go to Your Library -> Local Files list. Spotify desktop app settings -> Turn on show local files and then add the source location.

iOS and Android: The second way is to add the folder where your files are located on your computer as a Local Files location in the Spotify desktop app settings and then sync them to your phone over WiFi.

You will then see a playlist in Your Library with a green folder with a blue background with your local files inside.Īndroid: You can import local files that are stored directly on your phone

iOS: First way is to import the files to the iTunes app on your computer and then sync these to the Apple Music app on your iPhone and then allow Spotify iOS app to import these files.

(They only show up grey before being synced if you are using the second way listed below) I prefer using the second way (WiFi) listed below.įirst you will want to go into the Spotify iOS app settings -> Playback and make sure to turn off 'hide unplayable songs' so you can see the Local Files, but they will be greyed out before they are synced. These also work similar for the Android app. There are 2 ways to add Local Files to the iOS app.

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