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Volume buttons on device don't work when casting

As of Spotify 8.9.xx and newer I can't control the volume on my iPhone when casting to a Chromecast device. I need to go into the slider inside the Spotify app to change the volume. This is not an iOS or apple issue:My non working version of Spotify ...

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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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  • Rastereyes
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Home Page not loading, "something went wrong"

Plan Free/Premium Country - Australia Device iPhone 15 & iPad Pro 11 inch 4th gen Operating System IOS 18.4.1 My Question or Issue I have many devices, Windows surface, televisions etc. I also have an iPhone 15 that’s my main device and an iPad 11 4t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium Country - Australia Device iPhone 15 & iPad Pro 11 inch 4th gen Operating System IOS 18.4.1 My Question or Issue I have many devices, Windows surface, televisions et...
  • Ivelina
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked songs not syncing between PC/web apps and iPhone/iPad apps

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd genOperating SystemiOS 17.3/Windows 11 My Question or IssueLiked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and the iPhone/iPad apps.Liked songs will sync between the PC and web apps. Lik...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 15 Pro/iPad Pro 3rd gen Operating System iOS 17.3/Windows 11   My Question or Issue Liked songs are not syncing between the PC/Web apps and...
  • Kutanaga
  • Newbie
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Put the Alphabet Quick Scroll Filter on the right BACK ON!!!

After the Update, there were changes. I noticed that all my "Liked Songs" in my Library were grouped into a folder. Fine, cool, whatever! That sucks as it is another motion versus going to your Library and having your "Liked Songs" in your Library ON...

  • Visitor
  • After the Update, there were changes. I noticed that all my "Liked Songs" in my Library were grouped into a folder. Fine, cool, whatever! That sucks as it is another motion versus going to your Libra...
  • Joleen2
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Implement AirPlay 2 Support for a Seamless Listening Experience

PlanPremium CountryUSA DeviceiPhone 15 Pro, MacBook M3 Pro, AppleTV, HomePod OG 2th Operating SystemiOS / macOS My Question or IssueI'm writing to express my growing frustration with the lack of AirPlay 2 support in the Spotify iOS app. As a dedicate...

  • Roadie
  • Plan Premium   Country USA   Device iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook M3 Pro, AppleTV, HomePod OG 2th   Operating System iOS / macOS   My Question or Issue I'm writing to expres...
  • janhud
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We have an older ipad (iOS 9.3.5) which, until 12 August 2024 was working fine with some limitations

Our ipad with iOS 9.3.5 was working with some Spotify limitations (not all screens would display) however it played music and connected to our sound system. On 12 August 2024 the ipad logged itself out of spotify and now it will not login. When enter...

  • Newbie
  • Our ipad with iOS 9.3.5 was working with some Spotify limitations (not all screens would display) however it played music and connected to our sound system. On 12 August 2024 the ipad logged itself o...
  • suckxes
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Superuser Contribution Won’t play songs searched for

PlanFreeCountryUSA DeviceiPhone Operating SystemiOs My Question or IssueMy Question or IssueSpotify has always played songs when I search for a specific song. Now it won’t. I search for a song. Spotify pulls up the song, but plays something different...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Free Country USA  Device iPhone  Operating System iOs   My Question or Issue My Question or Issue Spotify has always played songs when I search for a specific s...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Sort my LIBRARY by Artist and then by Album

Hi, When I look at my Library (my Library, not online Search) and select Artist. Then if select any Artist, say Bob Dylan. I have 30+ Dylan albums in my library. Say I want to listen to the album 'World Gone Wrong'. Currently (iPhone), when I go to L...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, When I look at my Library (my Library, not online Search) and select Artist. Then if select any Artist, say Bob Dylan. I have 30+ Dylan albums in my library. Say I want to listen to the album 'Wo...
  • pablowerk
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Superuser Contribution Play button always switch on shuffle mode

If I click the play button in any album Spotify plays songs in shuffle mode. If I disable shuffle mode and switch to another album shuffle is back on. Means Spotify never plays an album or playlist from the beginning. I already reinstalled Spotify. T...

  • Casual Listener
  • If I click the play button in any album Spotify plays songs in shuffle mode. If I disable shuffle mode and switch to another album shuffle is back on. Means Spotify never plays an album or playlist f...
  • glomeg132
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Spotify Widget No Longer An Option After App Update

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS most up-to-date My Question or IssueHello, I use (well, used to as of this post) two of Spotify's widgets on my iPhone 11 pro: the small 1x1 on lock screen, and the large 2x4 on home screen....

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS most up-to-date   My Question or Issue Hello,   I use (well, used to as of this post) two of Spotify's widgets...
  • jasmine96wood
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Superuser Contribution IOS local files not working

despite all my effort i cannot get my local files to work anymore. i have the songs in the spotify folder in my files just for them to not be there on the app. i’ve tried turning on and off my local files, reinstalling, changing the file extension fr...

  • Casual Listener
  • despite all my effort i cannot get my local files to work anymore. i have the songs in the spotify folder in my files just for them to not be there on the app. i’ve tried turning on and off my local ...
  • liza75
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Superuser Contribution Adding song multiple times to playlist

With one of the latest iOS app updates, the new checkbox style playlist selector when adding a song to a playlist doesn’t allow for a song to be added to a playlist more than once. I like to add songs multiple times to my playlist as I sort by recent...

  • Visitor
  • With one of the latest iOS app updates, the new checkbox style playlist selector when adding a song to a playlist doesn’t allow for a song to be added to a playlist more than once. I like to add song...
  • AmirShin
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Superuser Contribution hi . i got a new iphone. but did not delete spottify on my old iphone. now i can't get spotifyo

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not streaming to Bluetooth headphones from Apple watch

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceApple Watch series 6Operating System11.3.1 My Question or IssueI am trying to stream from an Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones. The headphones are connected to the watch, I can hear Apple music from the watch into my headph...

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Premium Country   Device Apple Watch series 6 Operating System 11.3.1   My Question or Issue I am trying to stream from an Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones. The he...
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Album covers in low quality

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve noticed that album covers are showing up in low quality on the Spotify mobile app. I imagine this is not an issue exclusive to iOS users.For comparison purposes, I’ve attached a screenshot showing the same album...

  • Music Fan
  • Since the beginning of this year, I’ve noticed that album covers are showing up in low quality on the Spotify mobile app. I imagine this is not an issue exclusive to iOS users. For comparison purpos...
  • MateusM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play a playlist folder in ios

I would just like to be able to play or shuffle a "playlist folder" like you can on the desktop app.

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  • I would just like to be able to play or shuffle a "playlist folder" like you can on the desktop app.  
  • Umbrax
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Superuser Contribution Why isn’t my shuffle button on the actual playlist working at all?

Hey all, the playlist shuffle button next to the green play button isn’t working at all for both playlists and albums on my Spotify app for iPhone. I have to go into a song on the now playing view and then click shuffle which seems to work fine.I hav...

  • Visitor
  • Hey all, the playlist shuffle button next to the green play button isn’t working at all for both playlists and albums on my Spotify app for iPhone. I have to go into a song on the now playing view an...
  • OceanEyes77
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Spotify isn‘t working in my browser

Since a week, when I try to get in the spotify browser it says that my browser isn‘t supported. On windows I have no problem using the browser in firefox but on my iPad (iPad Air 6. Generation, IOS 18.5) it isn‘t working. Does somebody know how to fi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since a week, when I try to get in the spotify browser it says that my browser isn‘t supported. On windows I have no problem using the browser in firefox but on my iPad (iPad Air 6. Generation, IOS 1...
  • Linuuus
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Superuser Contribution App Crashing on iOS when scrolling in "Discover something new"

Plan Premium Country Germany Device IPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System IOS 26 Developer Beta App Version 9.0.50.511 My Question or Issue When I go to the category „Discover something new“ and then click on „Music for me“ everything is normal but afte...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Germany Device IPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System IOS 26 Developer Beta App Version 9.0.50.511   My Question or Issue When I go to the categ...
  • neptune1103
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Audio Glitching / Stuttering / Popping

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 13 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 18.1.1) My Question or IssueI have a strange issue with my Spotify where it skips when connected via Bluetooth and my iPhone. The audio will glitch and stutter. It becomes e...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 13 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 18.1.1)   My Question or Issue I have a strange issue with my Spotify where it skips when connected ...
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