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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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Iamtable

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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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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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Can no longer fast forward through ads in podcasts on bluetooth devices?

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 18.5 My Question or IssueAbout a month ago, I was listening to a podcast through my iPhone, through the bluetooth stereo connection in my car. An ad came on, one of the ones that is dynamical...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 18.5   My Question or Issue About a month ago, I was listening to a podcast through my iPhone, through the bluetooth s...

stvn_143

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Cannot play any song in my iPhone after connecting to laptop spotify

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFreeCountryHong KongDeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 17.6.1 My Question or IssueI linked my spotify account with my iPhone and...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Free Country Hong Kong Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 17.6.1...

ribezaz

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music playback iPod

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIPhone 12/Ipod 7Operating System(Most recent ios) My Question or IssueAlright so I’ve got an iPod seven but I also have an iPhone, I’m logged into the same profile on both devices, in which then I will open the app on both ...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device IPhone 12/Ipod 7 Operating System (Most recent ios)   My Question or Issue Alright so I’ve got an iPod seven but I also have an iPhone, I’m logg...

OscarDC

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Background update playlists on iPhone to Apple Watch?

Plan - PremiumCountry - UKDevice - iPhone 15 PM and Apple Watch Ultra 2Operating System iOS 26 and Watch OS26 I want to be able to run with just my Apple watch whilst listening to music. I know I can download playlists to the watch from the phone. Wh...

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Plan - Premium Country - UK Device - iPhone 15 PM and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Operating System iOS 26 and Watch OS26   I want to be able to run with just my Apple watch whilst listening to...

MateusM

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution IOS Beta Login

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23)Operating System(iOS 18, Android idk) My Question or IssueHey there,I was already a beta tester on my android(i think you link it with your google account) but currently got a new iphone (also...

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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23) Operating System (iOS 18, Android idk)   My Question or Issue Hey there, I was already a beta tester on my android...

kaworutk3

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iPhone Playback Issue

When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks that are downloaded. I’ve tried listening on “offl...

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When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution Add songs to playlists menu is chopped off [iPadOS (& maybe iOS )]

When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only see one playlist that's on the top of my list. This ...

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When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only s...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Music buffers/stops playing in the car + issues playing downloaded songs if not connected to wifi

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicei phone 15, i phone 16 pro maxMy Question or IssueI have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via bluetooth to my car until a few months ago. It started when I wa...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device i phone 15, i phone 16 pro max My Question or Issue I have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via...

Maryanne1

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Superuser Contribution Music Search Bug in CarPlay

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or enters the Spotify app and hits the Search->Ask Sir...

Gig Goer

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or ...

James7x1

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Superuser Contribution Length of podcasts doesn´t show in My episodes

My Question or IssueWhen I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podcast episodes have a time stamp to it and I have to cl...

Music Fan

My Question or Issue When I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podc...

DanteCastillo

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution The play button doesn’t work and I can’t play anything on my iphone

I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing plays after and again no play bar. The only change w...

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I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing p...

Dessi

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Some Podcast Episodes not Downloading

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone X Operating SystemiOS My Question or IssueFor some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to click the "Add to Your Episodes" button a few times to actually add it, as it checkmarks but ...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone X  Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue For some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to...

Amay

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Spotify stops and pauses after ads try to play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemiPad IOS10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s stuck transitioning from ad to song. Did not used to do this, been happening for...

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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Operating System iPad IOS10   My Question or Issue   Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s s...

Billy-J

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Spotify app search phone

Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear? At least that's what happens on my iPhone; it works fine on the Windows desktop applic...

Music Fan

Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear?   At least that's what happe...

AlejaR

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Superuser Contribution Volume Turning Itself Down

PlanPremium FamilyCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 18.6.1My Question or Issuethe volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my music is more than halved. it usually happens when i wake my phone screen...

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Plan Premium Family Country England Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 18.6.1 My Question or Issue the volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my musi...

denial65mark

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I’m a member of our family plan but I still have ads etc

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

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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  

ribezaz

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Superuser Contribution Podcast Episode List Scroll Location Resetting to Top

Premium, US, iPhone 11 Pro Max, App, iOS 15.7Spotify is not remembering where in the list of episodes I was scrolled to last. So every time I open the app, I have to scroll through hundreds of episodes to get to the one I was previously listening to....

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Premium, US, iPhone 11 Pro Max, App, iOS 15.7 Spotify is not remembering where in the list of episodes I was scrolled to last. So every time I open the app, I have to scroll through hundreds of ep...

MihailY

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Spread out songs

All of my songs are super spread out on my mobile app. There are only 3 songs displayed at a time is there a way to fix this. It's terrible when trying to scroll through the playlist and find a song. I hope this isn't an update because it's horrible.

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All of my songs are super spread out on my mobile app. There are only 3 songs displayed at a time is there a way to fix this. It's terrible when trying to scroll through the playlist and find a song....

Billy-J

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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...

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  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...

THC

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