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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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Michaelman11

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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 ...

Roadie

makeabetterapp

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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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My Spotify premium doesnt work

I have had Spotify premium for several years and suddenly it doesnt work. It have changed to a Free account according to my Spotify App

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I have had Spotify premium for several years and suddenly it doesnt work. It have changed to a Free account according to my Spotify App

vincentjaro007

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Solved!! Spotify just stopped working - no sound

My spotify won't play any songs at all, no sound only since yesterday ?? I deleted the app& reinstalled but still isn't working. Any ideas?

Casual Listener

My spotify won't play any songs at all, no sound only since yesterday ?? I deleted the app& reinstalled but still isn't working. Any ideas?

Elaine__ob

Casual Listener

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Elapsed time in a song

How do I make the elapsed time in a song stay constant and not disappear within two seconds??

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How do I make the elapsed time in a song stay constant and not disappear within two seconds??

tara426

Newbie

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Running - Can't Detect Tempo

I've tried everyday for a week, and so far Running has been unable to detect my tempo. I've tried to make extra sure that I was running at a constant speed. I've tried rebooting the phone. I've tried uninstalling and then reinstalling Spotify. I even...

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I've tried everyday for a week, and so far Running has been unable to detect my tempo. I've tried to make extra sure that I was running at a constant speed. I've tried rebooting the phone. I've tried...

El_Joey

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[Bug] always shuffle

Hey, The issue I have is that I can't tur off shuffle mode, it's always shuffling. How it happened: I had spotify premium and was playing in shuffle mode. I quit premium and now I'm unable to switch back to "normal" mode in my playlists on my iPhone ...

Newbie

Hey,   The issue I have is that I can't tur off shuffle mode, it's always shuffling. How it happened:   I had spotify premium and was playing in shuffle mode. I quit premium and now I'm...

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offline mode doesn't work

When u download songs onto my Samsung galaxy s5 they download then when out of signal it doesn't want to play anything. I've even played around with the offline mode in settings still not working. I've even started deleting the cache and the app and ...

Newbie

When u download songs onto my Samsung galaxy s5 they download then when out of signal it doesn't want to play anything. I've even played around with the offline mode in settings still not working. I'...

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Error

Ever since the new update, all my music is gone and I can't connect to get any new music. I'm upset because I pay 4.99 a month for my subscription. I'm not paying when I can't listen to my music. I deleted and reinstalled and nothing worked.

Newbie

Ever since the new update, all my music is gone and I can't connect to get any new music. I'm upset because I pay 4.99 a month for my subscription. I'm not paying when I can't listen to my music. I d...

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I can't add new songs to my music

I can't add new songs to my music. Every time I do they disappear within an hour. All my old songs are still there. I deleted and re installed the Spotify app and I'm still having the same problem.

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I can't add new songs to my music. Every time I do they disappear within an hour. All my old songs are still there. I deleted and re installed the Spotify app and I'm still having the same problem.

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Solved!! Running - Recommended For You

The "Recommended for You" option doesn't seem to be available for me on the new Running feature. I only have Running Originals and Running Playlists with different genres. How do I get this?

Newbie

The "Recommended for You" option doesn't seem to be available for me on the new Running feature. I only have Running Originals and Running Playlists with different genres. How do I get this?

MadiraNofo

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Why cant i make my pc play "local files" from my phone

I have saved a few "local songs" in my playlists, and they have synced from my pc to my phone. But i cant use my phone to make the pc play the "local songs". I want to do this because my pc is connected to my stereo, and when i am home i dont fancy r...

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I have saved a few "local songs" in my playlists, and they have synced from my pc to my phone. But i cant use my phone to make the pc play the "local songs". I want to do this because my pc is connec...

josixx1999

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App keeps crashing

I'm on iOS 8.3 with an iPhone 6. I have premium subscription. For the past few day (can't remember when exactly) the Spotify app keeps crashing while playing a song.I've tried restarting, closing all open apps and uninstalling and reinstalling Spotif...

Newbie

I'm on iOS 8.3 with an iPhone 6. I have premium subscription. For the past few day (can't remember when exactly) the Spotify app keeps crashing while playing a song. I've tried restarting, closing...

Swanny

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Running: personalized playlist option missing.

I've downloaded the most recent version of Spotify for iOS 8. I see the running option in my side bar. However, I'm missing the personalized playlist option. I don't understand why, as I have about 20 to 30 personalized playlists, and I've been a pre...

Regular

I've downloaded the most recent version of Spotify for iOS 8. I see the running option in my side bar. However, I'm missing the personalized playlist option. I don't understand why, as I have about 2...

meganlibrarian

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Solved!! Premium subscription after cancellation

I paid for spotify today and decided that it was the last month I would use it due to me running low on money and trying to save more. After my subscription renewed for the month of June I went on to my account and cancelled the automatic billing. A ...

Visitor

I paid for spotify today and decided that it was the last month I would use it due to me running low on money and trying to save more. After my subscription renewed for the month of June I went on to...

Fishtaco

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Solved!! Another Local Files Issue Thread!

It's really simple to sum up. My iPad and computer are on the same Wifi. I put my local files not available to stream in a playlist, and I marked that playlist to be available offline. All the songs are stilled greyed out on my iPad, and when I click...

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It's really simple to sum up. My iPad and computer are on the same Wifi. I put my local files not available to stream in a playlist, and I marked that playlist to be available offline. All the songs ...

beems

Music Fan

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not receiving ANY notifications

all the settings are set correctly, but i stopped receiving notifications a few weeks back somehow. i tried deleting and reinstalling the app and also turning off and back on the notifications, but it didn't work. what could be the issue?

Gig Goer

all the settings are set correctly, but i stopped receiving notifications a few weeks back somehow. i tried deleting and reinstalling the app and also turning off and back on the notifications, but i...

Quper

Casual Listener

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I can delete songs on my Spotify successfuly but they look like still on my iPhone's memory.

I can easily delete them on my Spotify,but it still takes megabites on my iPhone,they are not saved or online.What can I do for deleting them on my phone's memory?

Newbie

I can easily delete them on my Spotify,but it still takes megabites on my iPhone,they are not saved or online.What can I do for deleting them on my phone's memory?

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delete music
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How do I use my own playlist with "Spotify Running"?

I was excited to see that the Running feature now shows up on my Spotify app. But I can't find a way to tell it to use which of my own playlists to use. I can only see the pre-made playlist from Spotify. It must just be me. I'm sure Spotify wouldn't ...

Music Fan

I was excited to see that the Running feature now shows up on my Spotify app. But I can't find a way to tell it to use which of my own playlists to use. I can only see the pre-made playlist from...

magicrevolver

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