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Solved!! How to play the "Eat this playlist"

Do i have to get premium to do it?And i have the latest version which is 8.8.44.527 but i still cant see the option

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Gigiii

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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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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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IOS 8 + Spotify + Runkeeper

I have been using Runkeeper with Spotify and IOS 7 for a long time without conflicts. Since upgrading, when runkeeper announces mileage or an advertisement, spotify stops playing (pauses the song). not sure if it's runkeeper or spotify with the probl...

Newbie

I have been using Runkeeper with Spotify and IOS 7 for a long time without conflicts.  Since upgrading, when runkeeper announces mileage or an advertisement, spotify stops playing (pauses the so...

jphussey

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Solved!! Spotify Connect Issue Pioneer VSX-1023-K

Before the iOS spotify app update ver. 0.9.1.230, I was able to choose my receiver "Pioneer VSX-1023-K" on my phone's spotify app. I would click the "connect" button after playing a song and I would see my receiver listed. Once I clicked on my receiv...

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Before the iOS spotify app update ver. 0.9.1.230, I was able to choose my receiver "Pioneer VSX-1023-K" on my phone's spotify app. I would click the "connect" button after playing a song and I would ...

doggedly

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Solved!! What happens to old playlist downloads after the playlist is changed?

I subscribe to a playlist that updates with new songs every week, i make this available offline and download it to my phone. My question is: Every week when the playlist changes, what happens to "last weeks" songs? are they being saved on my phone so...

Newbie

I subscribe to a playlist that updates with new songs every week, i make this available offline and download it to my phone. My question is: Every week when the playlist changes, what happens to "las...

DasPeter

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I paid for Spotify premium but now it said I have Spotify free

So in December I paid for Spotify premium (.99 for 3 months) and I just got a new phone so I signed into my account and it said I have Spotify free. How do I get premium back?

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So in December I paid for Spotify premium (.99 for 3 months) and I just got a new phone so I signed into my account and it said I have Spotify free. How do I get premium back?

kbrooksc

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Solved!! App on MACBook Air doesn't recognise my Premium Spotify account on iPhone 6 Plus?

Hiya,I Have just upgraded to Premium Spotify account on my iPhone 6 Plus, but want it on my MACBook Air. Do I have to pay double to have them linked together, or must I have two separate accounts? It seems unfair if I do. If I don't have to pay twice...

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Hiya, I Have just upgraded to Premium Spotify account on my iPhone 6 Plus, but want it on my MACBook Air.   Do I have to pay double to have them linked together, or must I have two separate ac...

kbrooksc

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Solved!! Playlist sort by date added

I really tried to find other threads on this specific feedback, I did find one about sorting alphabetically but that's not really what I'm looking for. I love my playlists, as I'm sure most of you do. I live/work in San Francisco and use Spotify on m...

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I really tried to find other threads on this specific feedback, I did find one about sorting alphabetically but that's not really what I'm looking for.   I love my playlists, as I'm sure most ...

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Local Files Not Syncing

After reinstalling Spotify on my iPhone 6S, not all of my local files are showing up in the app. I currently have 254 on my desktop app and then 29 on my iOS app. I've tried force closing it and restarting it. My phone and Mac are both connected to t...

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After reinstalling Spotify on my iPhone 6S, not all of my local files are showing up in the app. I currently have 254 on my desktop app and then 29 on my iOS app. I've tried force closing it and rest...

Rodrigo

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Spotify on iOS 3.1.3 not working.

Hi, I'm still using Spotify on my iPhone 1. Gen. on iOS 3.1.3.Unfortunately it says "connection error", each time I open the app.I reinstalled spotify and tried it on another device, but it is still not working.I think Spotify stopped their support f...

Newbie

Hi,   I'm still using Spotify on my iPhone 1. Gen. on iOS 3.1.3. Unfortunately it says "connection error", each time I open the app. I reinstalled spotify and tried it on another device, but...

Rodrigo

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Attach Phone Number To Spotify Account

Hello,I am trying to associate my sprint account with my spotify account. I activated premium services just fine on my primary phone over a year ago and tried to do the same for the secondary line the same day, but it never worked. I do remember reci...

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Hello, I am trying to associate my sprint account with my spotify account.   I activated premium services just fine on my primary phone over a year ago and tried to do the same for ...

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song stopping

So I have Spotify premium, and every time I play a song, whether through shuffle or directly choosing it, the song either wont play at all, or stops after around 9 seconds. Its frustrating and I'm considering cancelling my subscription because it doe...

Newbie

So I have Spotify premium, and every time I play a song, whether through shuffle or directly choosing it, the song either wont play at all, or stops after around 9 seconds. Its frustrating and I'm co...

Nico

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Funktion "vor kurzem gehört" defekt

Seit dem letzten (oder vorletzten) Update der spotify-App werden unter der Kategorie "vor kurzem gehört" (direkt unter "Deine Musik") nicht mehr angezeigt.bin ich der einzige mit dem Problem?@Spotify-Team: Andernfalls bitte den Fehler beheben

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Seit dem letzten (oder vorletzten) Update der spotify-App werden unter der Kategorie "vor kurzem gehört" (direkt unter "Deine Musik") nicht mehr angezeigt. bin ich der einzige mit dem Problem? @Spo...

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Spotify doesnt play in my car when connected to the USB Iphone4s

I have a Iphone 4s. and updated to the new iOs 5.1. Now when i plug in my iphone to my car (2010 Scion Xb) it has two ports. 1 for AUX and USB "for ipod" before this use to work fine. i plug it in into my usb to listen to the music, and etc. and when...

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I have a Iphone 4s. and updated to the new iOs 5.1. Now when i plug in my iphone to my car (2010 Scion Xb) it has two ports. 1 for AUX and USB "for ipod" before this use to work fine. i plug it in in...

badphishska

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Cat listen to any Music :(

Ok I opened Spotify like I do everyday, note this just started today, and I scroll down my playlist, tap on a song and it crashes. Relaunch it, does the same thing for any song I choose. I redownload it, didn't fix it. Please help is the a update com...

Newbie

Ok I opened Spotify like I do everyday, note this just started today, and I scroll down my playlist, tap on a song and it crashes. Relaunch it, does the same thing for any song I choose. I redownload...

DasPeter

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Hi, im from México, i have a problem, cause i accept a Spotify price for 9 Mexican dollar for three Montes, but when i chek when i nenes to Pay says that 17-01-16 and the price is for 129 Mexican dollars. I need yo cancel the service or please help m...

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Hi, im from México, i have a problem, cause i accept a Spotify price for 9 Mexican dollar for three Montes, but when i chek when i nenes to Pay says that 17-01-16 and the price is for 129 Mexican dol...

driveflanger

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Solved!! Cuanto pesan las canciones?

hola, aproximadamente cuanto pesan 1000 canciones en 320 kbs, muchas gracias

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hola, aproximadamente cuanto pesan 1000 canciones en 320 kbs, muchas gracias

driveflanger

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Starred playlist missing from iOS as of yesterday

My Starred playlist exists and is working fine in the Windows desktop client. (I am using version 0.9.15.27 and won't upgrade until you finally fix the minimize to tray function so that it works correctly, exactly like this version.) My Starred playl...

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My Starred playlist exists and is working fine in the Windows desktop client. (I am using version 0.9.15.27 and won't upgrade until you finally fix the minimize to tray function so that it ...

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Local Files Broken

I have Taylor Swift's '1989' on iTunes, and on my MacBook, I can listen to in 'Local Files', but on my iPhone, I only have 7 songs out of the 16 songs I have. I have tried syncing it and downloading it again on my iPhone. This has happened before on ...

Newbie

I have Taylor Swift's '1989' on iTunes, and on my MacBook, I can listen to in 'Local Files', but on my iPhone, I only have 7 songs out of the 16 songs I have. I have tried syncing it and downloading ...

Rodrigo

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Solved!! Imported playlists from iTunes to Spotify on Mac are empy on iPad

HelloI imported my playlists from iTunes to Spotify on my macbook.I have my iTunes playlists and music synced on my iPad, but there are no songs inside thoose playlists.My question is why they dont show.Thanks

Newbie

Hello I imported my playlists from iTunes to Spotify on my macbook. I have my iTunes playlists and music synced on my iPad, but there are no songs inside thoose playlists. My question is why they ...

Rodrigo

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iOS iPhone extra storage for offline playback SD card or wireless hard drive

I have seen for Android a well loved solution for ensuring your offline playlists are stored on the SD card. Where is a comparable solution for iOS devices? For my iPhone 5 I was really hoping the new RavPower filehub I bought would work with Spotify...

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I have seen for Android a well loved solution for ensuring your offline playlists are stored on the SD card. Where is a comparable solution for iOS devices?   For my iPhone 5 I was really ho...

leggoman

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Won't sync!

I've had premium for 2 months now, and my phone here spends about 75-80% of the day on Wi-Fi, but the song I save won't save/download unless I'm on the app, with my phone open, screen on. It has 600 songs that have been there, that wont download for ...

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I've had premium for 2 months now, and my phone here spends about 75-80% of the day on Wi-Fi, but the song I save won't save/download unless I'm on the app, with my phone open, screen on. It has 600 ...

DasPeter

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