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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 ...

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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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Spotify Connect won't play local tracks synced to Spotify on iPhone

Ever since having updated to Spotify 3.1.0 on iOS, my local tracks aren't playable through Spotify Connect anymore. This means I have to AirPlay the song from my iPhone 6 to my speaker. They released an update to the Spotify iOS app today (3.2.0), bu...

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Ever since having updated to Spotify 3.1.0 on iOS, my local tracks aren't playable through Spotify Connect anymore. This means I have to AirPlay the song from my iPhone 6 to my speaker. The...

Markh30

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Shared Songs (Mobile) Not showing up on Desktop

I sent a song to a friend through the mobile app but it isn't showing up in my desktop inbox. Has it still been shared?

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I sent a song to a friend through the mobile app but it isn't showing up in my desktop inbox. Has it still been shared?

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Edited albums

So I'm seriously thinking of canceling my subscription because I can't find edited versions of albums. I listen to a ton of rap but would prefer not to have the cursing when my kids are riding, but it's nearly impossible to find edited versions on th...

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So I'm seriously thinking of canceling my subscription because I can't find edited versions of albums. I listen to a ton of rap but would prefer not to have the cursing when my kids are riding, but i...

Gasman77494

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Solved!! Spotify Won't Pause - keeps going back to play (CarPlay)

Using Spotify on iPhone 5s with Panasonic AppRadio 4 in CarPlay mode. Getting the regular (already reported bugs) but one I can't find anywhere - when I hit PAUSE, on the unit or the app on the phone directly after a few seconds the music starts play...

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Using Spotify on iPhone 5s with Panasonic AppRadio 4 in CarPlay mode.    Getting the regular (already reported bugs) but one I can't find anywhere - when I hit PAUSE, on the unit or the a...

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New update issues

Ever since i have updated the app it has been giving me problems. All my songs will only play half way through, there are some songs, artist, and playlist that i am not able to play. Downloaded or not. The update has some serious glitches. I dont kno...

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Ever since i have updated the app it has been giving me problems. All my songs will only play half way through, there are some songs, artist, and playlist that i am not able to play. Downloaded or no...

Ivan92

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Spotify Running for iPhone

I was wondering when Spotify Running would be available for iPhone? I have the app and a premium subscription, but I cannot access the Spotify Running or Spotify New which is supposedly available. Does anyone know if it's available to all users or ho...

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I was wondering when Spotify Running would be available for iPhone?  I have the app and a premium subscription, but I cannot access the Spotify Running or Spotify New which is supposedly availab...

Ivan92

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$0.99 a month

I have tried the free week trial for premium and now im trying to get the 3 months for $0.99 but its not letting me do it because it says "i have already done it" which isn't true. Help me please

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I have tried the free week trial for premium and now im trying to get the 3 months for $0.99 but its not letting me do it because it says "i have already done it" which isn't true. Help me please

LordRollin

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Obly one song won't play

I have spotify premium so I have all my songs downloaded onto my phone. One song, even though it says it's downloaded, will not play past 10 seconds. I have tried unselecting that song and then putting it back into my songs and I can't seem to make i...

Casual Listener

I have spotify premium so I have all my songs downloaded onto my phone. One song, even though it says it's downloaded, will not play past 10 seconds. I have tried unselecting that song and then putti...

Cretrum

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Revert back to old spotify on ios8 on iPhone 6plus

Hi there looking to revert old version on iOS 8.3 back to old spotify don't like how all news features and videos please help me anyone on iPhone 6plus

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Hi there looking to revert old version on iOS 8.3 back to old spotify don't like how all news features and videos please help me anyone on iPhone 6plus

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Paid for premium but won't activate in app

I have paid for premium service, it has been deducted from my account but still no activation in the app. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app with no luck.

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I have paid for premium service, it has been deducted from my account but still no activation in the app. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app with no luck.

LordRollin

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My premium won't work when I'm offline

I just bought premium and when my phone is offline it doesn't work and I am also still getting commercials. I tried logging out and back in and I also re downloaded the app but nothing has worked. Help!

Newbie

I just bought premium and when my phone is offline it doesn't work and I am also still getting commercials. I tried logging out and back in and I also re downloaded the app but nothing has worked. He...

LordRollin

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Liked from Radio Playlist not there

I am on the mobile app and have searched constantly for where to find this. No it is not on my side bar and it may be possible I deleted it at some point bit I do not remember. I use spotify irregularly so if there is any way I can get it back, someo...

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I am on the mobile app and have searched constantly for where to find this. No it is not on my side bar and it may be possible I deleted it at some point bit I do not remember. I use spotify irregula...

DasPeter

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iOS App menu page useless if you've got a mobile data allowance

When you start the app you're presented with the following options: SearchNowMomentsRunningMusicShowsYour Library As it turns out, if I'm outside and wanting to save my mobile data allowance, the only one I'm interested in is the last one: the music ...

Gig Goer

When you start the app you're presented with the following options:   Search Now Moments Running Music Shows Your Library   As it turns out, if I'm outside and wanting to sav...

LordRollin

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Interface
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the obtuse wizards of Spotify mountain who decide the minor annoyances of thousands based on the consistency of their breakfast
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Turn off cross-device control

If I'm playing music on one thing, I don't want it to start playing somewhere else. I don't know when this 'feature' got added but it's a total nightmare. Here's the problem: I have Spotify on my desktop at work, as well as installed on my mobile. I ...

Gig Goer

If I'm playing music on one thing, I don't want it to start playing somewhere else. I don't know when this 'feature' got added but it's a total nightmare.    Here's the problem: I ha...

Ivan92

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Album art mission when in offline mode.

When I am using Spotify on my iphone 6 plus offline, album art does not show. This has been happening for about 2 weeks now. Any help is appreciated. Mike

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When I am using Spotify on my iphone 6 plus offline,  album art does not show.   This has been happening for about 2 weeks now.    Any help is appreciated.   Mike

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Solved!! Is there anyway to download Spotify version 1.8.5 for iOS 6

I'm a current Spotify user and I was wondering is there anyway possible to download the old version of this app so it can be compatible with my iPod touch 4th gen.

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I'm a current Spotify user and I was wondering is there anyway possible to download the old version of this app so it can be compatible with my iPod touch 4th gen.

Mbirdlet

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One track stops the queue and can't repeat itself

Hi, So I recently added a new song to Spotify from my computer (local file). There's no problem with the Mac version of Spotify, but when I play it on the iOS version, it can only be listened to once : the track stops at the end and freeze, no matter...

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Hi,   So I recently added a new song to Spotify from my computer (local file). There's no problem with the Mac version of Spotify, but when I play it on the iOS version, it can only be listene...

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Not all tracks in a playlist flagged for Offline Mode are downloaded

Hey all, DescriptionSo I've got this issue where I've created playlists and marked a few of them for offline mode so I could listen to them on the go without going over my [unreasonably expensive canadian] cell phone data plan limit. It seems, howeve...

Casual Listener

Hey all,   Description So I've got this issue where I've created playlists and marked a few of them for offline mode so I could listen to them on the go without going over my [unreasonably ex...

Cumberbell

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Spotify crash au démarrage sur tous mes supports mobiles iOS

Bonjour, J'utilise 2 iPhones (4s et 6) et un iPad (4), régulièrement, l'application crash au démarrage et je ne peux plus rien faire mise à part réinstaller l'appli et de fait, relancer les syncronisations. Ce n'est pas simultané sur tous les apparei...

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Bonjour,    J'utilise 2 iPhones (4s et 6) et un iPad (4), régulièrement, l'application crash au démarrage et je ne peux plus rien faire mise à part réinstaller l'appli et de fait, relance...

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Connect only works for one song

My wife is having a problem with Spotify connect. We can fire up Spotify on my iPad, tap the speaker icon and select my desktop (OS X), and play a song. It will work for one song, then my iPad and desktop will start playing different songs. Interesti...

Newbie

My wife is having a problem with Spotify connect. We can fire up Spotify on my iPad, tap the speaker icon and select my desktop (OS X), and play a song. It will work for one song, then...

MattSuda

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