How to Download Using Cellular on Spotify for iPhone By default, Spotify is set to download music only over Wi-Fi to help you avoid unexpected data charges. However, if you have a generous data plan or find yourself without Wi-Fi and need your playlists ready for offline use, you can easily enable cellular downloads.
Many users find it helpful to turn on cellular downloads for a specific trip and then immediately turn it back off to prevent accidental background downloads in the future.
Downloading music can consume a significant amount of data, especially if you have selected "Very High" audio quality. To manage your usage effectively, consider the following:
and tap your Profile icon or the Gear icon in the top-left (or top-right) corner. Select Settings and privacy .
To allow Spotify to download songs using your mobile data, follow these steps within the app:
Toggle (or "Downloads over cellular") to the On position.