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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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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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Sending songs to Spotify people not working

iOS 8.3 on iphone 5S (Spotify reinstalled today)Can't send songs to Spotify people. There are no people in the list. And there are no results when I search. I follow a lot of people.I know there's a lot of threads on this already but it doesn't seem ...

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iOS 8.3 on iphone 5S (Spotify reinstalled today) Can't send songs to Spotify people. There are no people in the list. And there are no results when I search. I follow a lot of people. I know th...

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Solved!! Lowercase 's' prepended to all strings when iOS language is Romainian

There is a regression in the latest release of Spotify for iOS, version 3.1.0, that affects devices that have the system language set to Romanian. It causes a lowercase 's' to be prepended to the start of all text strings within the app. If the iOS s...

Casual Listener

There is a regression in the latest release of Spotify for iOS, version 3.1.0, that affects devices that have the system language set to Romanian. It causes a lowercase 's' to be prepended ...

alexstana96

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Solved!! Is the available offline option now obsolete?

Hello folks, When accessing an album page now, we get the option to "save" it to our "you music" library. The thing is that when I save an album, it is being queued or, if I'm on wifi, being saved for offline use automatically.I found an old post whe...

Casual Listener

Hello folks,   When accessing an album page now, we get the option to "save" it to our "you music" library. The thing is that when I save an album, it is being queued or, if I'm on wifi, being...

MattSuda

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Recently added on IOS

Why cant you choose for recently added in à playlist.Because on android spotify app you can.Please explain me

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Why cant you choose for recently added in à playlist. Because on android spotify app you can. Please explain me

MattSuda

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Low streaming quality

Hi,I just upgraded to Premium and set the streaming audio quality to be extreme (on my iPhone. On my Mac the quality is great!) but it still is pretty low.My internet connection is not the problem, it is about 500kB/s.Any idea what I can do?Thanks in...

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Hi, I just upgraded to Premium and set the streaming audio quality to be extreme (on my iPhone. On my Mac the quality is great!) but it still is pretty low. My internet connection is not the proble...

linusg

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 3.1.0

What's new in version 3.1.0 New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: Issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected vehicles.

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What's new in version 3.1.0   New: Stay safe with our new 1Password integration, which lets you use strong secure passwords – without the hassle of having to remember them. Fixed: I...

Jcmjain

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Solved!! Ipod 5th Generation - Premium Member

Hello I have a problemI'm an Premium Member and i have offline Playlists from Spotify (dowloaded Musik from Spotify)I have the new version of Spotify for Windows 8 but if i put my Ipod 5th Generation (Firmware 1.0.1 it is the newest one) on the PCin ...

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Hello   I have a problem I'm an Premium Member and i have offline Playlists from Spotify (dowloaded Musik from Spotify) I have the new version of Spotify for Windows 8   but if i put ...

Taylor

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New iPhone 6 will not sync local files (iPhone still connected to computer)

Hi, so I have a very frustrating problem. My old iPhone 6 broke, when I got my new iPhone I was unable to sync my local files. However I am able to choose which device that plays the music throug the different apps. So the iOS app and Windows app are...

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Hi, so I have a very frustrating problem. My old iPhone 6 broke, when I got my new iPhone I was unable to sync my local files. However I am able to choose which device that plays the music&...

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Solved!! New playlist not showing up on mobile app (iphone4)

So, I made a new playlist on the desktop client but it's not showing up on my phone. I searched the forums and tried the suggestions I found, such as re-logging, resetting my phone and even re-installing the Spotify app. Nothing works. If I add songs...

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So, I made a new playlist on the desktop client but it's not showing up on my phone. I searched the forums and tried the suggestions I found, such as re-logging, resetting my phone and even re-instal...

Froudini

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Death metal and black metal stations missing from iOS app radio

A few days ago, I noticed the radio stations of death metal and black metal were missing from my iPhone Spotify app. I did not delete them. I don't know why they're gone.

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A few days ago, I noticed the radio stations of death metal and black metal were missing from my iPhone Spotify app. I did not delete them. I don't know why they're gone.

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my phone can't sync for offline mode

Hi! I recently bought spotify premium and I'm having some issues with the app on my iPhone, I own an iphone 5c and when I try to makea playlist for offline mode the phone doesn't sync the music and I don't know why because I didn't have this issue be...

Newbie

Hi! I recently bought spotify premium and I'm having some issues with the app on my iPhone, I own an iphone 5c and when I try to make a playlist for offline mode the phone doesn't sync the music and...

MattSuda

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Solved!! Contact Spotify Support Form Is Useless

They just send an automated email to go to the community page or web site, which doesn't help when the activated gift card doesn't work and can't be returned. Does anyone know how to actually get in touch with someone who can help?

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 They just send an automated email to go to the community page or web site, which doesn't help when the activated gift card doesn't work and can't be returned.  Does anyone know how to actu...

R-ODD

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Spotify connect doesn't work between two iOS devices

Hi all,My iPhone is connected to the speaker and I want to control the music playing on it via my iPad mini. This doesn't work. I can't see the iPhone on iPad and I can't see the iPad on iPhone.The weird thing is I can control the music on Windows la...

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Hi all, My iPhone is connected to the speaker and I want to control the music playing on it via my iPad mini. This doesn't work. I can't see the iPhone on iPad and I can't see the iPad on iPhone. ...

burabil

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Songs are sync but won't play

Some of my songs which are in offline playlists and saved in 'My music' don't play. When I click on the songs, the time bar is running, but there is no music and when I touch the pause button, the time bar goes back to zero. I tried de-sync the songs...

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Some of my songs which are in offline playlists and saved in 'My music' don't play. When I click on the songs, the time bar is running, but there is no music and when I touch the pause button, the ti...

AlexisM94

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The Spotify App will not open on my IPhone.

I have an IPhone 5S with iOS 8.3 and I am unable to open the latest version of the Spotify app (3.0.0). Upon opening, the app will freeze and not respond to any touch commands. Occasionally it will proceed to the login screen if I tap the login butto...

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I have an IPhone 5S with iOS 8.3 and I am unable to open the latest version of the Spotify app (3.0.0). Upon opening, the app will freeze and not respond to any touch commands. Occasionally it will p...

MattSuda

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Upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes for $12.99. Stopped working after the trial.

I upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes app store for $12.99. I had premium for 7 days with the trial and now that my trial is up I dont have premium anymore. Here is a picture of my Itunes receipt for confirmation.

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I upgraded to Spotify Premium through Itunes app store for $12.99. I had premium for 7 days with the trial and now that my trial is up I dont have premium anymore. Here is a picture of my Itunes rece...

MattSuda

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All songs song muffled/extremely low quality?

The thing is I know it's not the song because I can play them on my computer just fine and they sound great. They aren't offline tracks either, and even if they are they sound low as well. And if I change the sound quality they soun the same as well....

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The thing is I know it's not the song because I can play them on my computer just fine and they sound great. They aren't offline tracks either, and even if they are they sound low as well. And if I c...

rjjones031

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Linking to individual tracks not working

I often share links to tracks with my mates. For example, 'Hey, loving this song today! '. But all I get now are replied like, 'Which track?!?' because Spotify now sends them to the full album, despite the fact I clicked share on a single track - not...

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I often share links to tracks with my mates.   For example, 'Hey, loving this song today! <url>'.   But all I get now are replied like, 'Which track?!?' because Spotify now sends ...

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Spotify Cache on ios

Hi All, I have tried looking around and cannot really find the answer I am looking for. I am in a situation where I have a limited data allowance on my mobile contract but I do have around 50gb free on my iphone. Can someone confirm to me how the lim...

Newbie

Hi All,   I have tried looking around and cannot really find the answer I am looking for. I am in a situation where I have a limited data allowance on my mobile contract but I do have around 5...

MattSuda

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When will the standard iOS share sheet UI be implemented in the iOS app?

Hi, Currently a custom share UI will be shown when I'd like to share a video and this limits me. Are there plans to integrate with the standard iOS share sheet? Thanks,Andras

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Hi,   Currently a custom share UI will be shown when I'd like to share a video and this limits me. Are there plans to integrate with the standard iOS share sheet?   Thanks,Andras

MattSuda

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