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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 ...

Roadie

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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 plays songs not included in my playlist

I'm the type of person that has a select few songs that I like depending on what I'm in the mood for, so obviously when Spotify plays the wrong songs it gets very annoying. Skipping the song used to bring me back to the right songs but now it takes f...

Casual Listener

I'm the type of person that has a select few songs that I like depending on what I'm in the mood for, so obviously when Spotify plays the wrong songs it gets very annoying. Skipping the song used to ...

bebipbop

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Solved!! New Releases error message

I keep getting the error message "An error occurred" when I try and open New Releases. I have done a fresh reinstall of the app and turned my phone off and on again. Anyone know how I can fix this problem?

Music Fan

I keep getting the error message "An error occurred" when I try and open New Releases. I have done a fresh reinstall of the app and turned my phone off and on again. Anyone know how I can fix this pr...

TheKingLives

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iOS large player is now smaller

I launched spotify this morning after about 30 minutes or so the player was smaller any one have a solution to this?

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I launched spotify this morning after about 30 minutes or so the player was smaller any one have a solution to this?

MattSuda

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Streaming vs. Offline Music Quality

I've had a Premium subscription for about a year now and finally have gotten a Yamaha reciever capable of Spotify integration. I have several albums,etc saved offline in "normal" quality for when I'm excercising or away from a WiFi connection. Howeve...

Newbie

I've had a Premium subscription for about a year now and finally have gotten a Yamaha reciever capable of Spotify integration.   I have several albums,etc saved offline in "normal" quality for...

Mattosaurus

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Spotify player suddenly smaller?

I opened Spotify on my iPhone 6 Plus and all seemed well, until I opened the larger player. I noticed that everything was smaller than before: the album art, the controls, everything. I did not notice an update for Spotify in the app store, so I'm as...

Music Fan

I opened Spotify on my iPhone 6 Plus and all seemed well, until I opened the larger player. I noticed that everything was smaller than before: the album art, the controls, everything. I did not notic...

cara_nc

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Spotify Settings With Airplay + Airplay Delays

Hey ya'll. Three things: 1. Spotify on my iPad mini2, using Airplay - when I click 'Settings' two options are greyed out: Social (not important) and Playback. How come Playback is not available? I'd quite like to see that. If I use Spotify Connect th...

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Hey ya'll.   Three things:   1. Spotify on my iPad mini2, using Airplay - when I click 'Settings' two options are greyed out: Social (not important) and Playback. How come Playback is n...

Uva81uy

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Friends Activity Updating

I have one friend whose activity isn't updating. They said mine isn't either. Any fix for this? Seems like most other friends are working?

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I have one friend whose activity isn't updating.  They said mine isn't either.  Any fix for this?  Seems like most other friends are working?  

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Solved!! Help everything is gone

When I wanted to play music on my iPhone this morning the music played without sound. So I turned my phone off and on again an then all music and playlists were gone. Spotify still takes up several gb on my iPhone but in the app nothing's there anymo...

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When I wanted to play music on my iPhone this morning the music played without sound. So I turned my phone off and on again an then all music and playlists were gone. Spotify still takes up several g...

mariuszbecker

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Error in startWithCompletionBlock when connecting in BMW Connected Drive

At the moment, I am very disappointed with Spotify. Not only is there a lot of new music that just does not become available on Spotify. Also, the USB integration of Spotify into BMW ConnectedDrive started to work about 3 months back and now is total...

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At the moment, I am very disappointed with Spotify. Not only is there a lot of new music that just does not become available on Spotify. Also, the USB integration of Spotify into BMW ConnectedDr...

markh1000

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Solved!! Playlist order on iPhone

After I create playlist on my iPhone, I want to sort the songs on the playlist in order of Artists. I couldn't find a quick way to do this on my iPhone so logged onto my laptop to sort the order. However when I go back onto my iPhone, the playlist or...

Newbie

After I create playlist on my iPhone, I want to sort the songs on the playlist in order of Artists. I couldn't find a quick way to do this on my iPhone so logged onto my laptop to sort the order. How...

MattSuda

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Solved!! "An Error Occured, Retry"

Everytime I try to go into 'radio' and 'activity' message comes up saying "An error occurred, retry". Also when I try to search for new music it takes for ever for the menu to load up even when I am on my wifi.I have tried deleting and reinstalling t...

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Everytime I try to go into 'radio' and 'activity' message comes up saying "An error occurred, retry". Also when I try to search for new music it takes for ever for the menu to load up even when I am ...

aidan_mullan

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Error 127 on iPhone

I have installed Spotfiy on my iPhone 5s, have premium, and went to my settings to find an error 127 and a red bar at the top. Do you know what it is? I have tried logging out and logging back in, but that does not fix it. Thanks.

Newbie

I have installed Spotfiy on my iPhone 5s, have premium, and went to my settings to find an error 127 and a red bar at the top.  Do you know what it is?  I have tried logging out and logging...

Taylor

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Solved!! Does available offline cost money?

I recently downloaded spotify and my friend who has been using it more than I did said that when you put "available offline" on it would cost money, or something like that, I was just curious if that was true because I clicked on it by accident and n...

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I recently downloaded spotify and my friend who has been using it more than I did said that when you put "available offline" on it would cost money, or something like that, I was just curious if that...

ErickRGuetta

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Crossfade playlist not working

Hi, I have an Iphone 4 on iOs 7.1.2 and have set up some playlists but crossfade isnt working, in either offline of online mode.Spotify version 3.0.0.2566. Crossfade works fine on my pc.

Newbie

Hi,   I have an Iphone 4 on iOs 7.1.2 and have set up some playlists but crossfade isnt working, in either offline of online mode. Spotify version 3.0.0.2566.   Crossfade works fine on...

MichaelJerzak

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Offline not working

I am trialing Spotify for the 1 week free subscription. I have added songs to a playlist but Spotify wont let me play them offline. It comes up with a window saying something about the premium subscription.

Newbie

I am trialing Spotify for the 1 week free subscription. I have added songs to a playlist but Spotify wont let me play them offline. It comes up with a window saying something about the premium subscr...

Taylor

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Solved!! Devices folder

There is no "Devices folder" on Spotify. I'm using V10.4.90. I have tried attaching a new iPod Touch running the latest software which does not show up in Spotify. The same goes for Android phones. I've tried deleting Spotify and reloading it various...

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There is no "Devices folder" on Spotify. I'm using V10.4.90. I have tried attaching a new iPod Touch running the latest software which does not show up in Spotify. The same goes for Android phones. I...

MattSuda

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Can't get premium to activate.

I payed for a spotify premium subscription through the App Store. I should have used the spotify website instead. I thought I was going to relieve the premium service for 99cent for the first three months. Instead I was charged 12.99 from iTunes and ...

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I payed for a spotify premium subscription through the App Store. I should have used the spotify website instead. I thought I was going to relieve the premium service for 99cent for the first three m...

Funkyboss1

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Always Offline using app...

I love Spotify but I hate the fact I try to use the app and it says I'm "Offline"... May have to go back to Pandora since it works every time.

Newbie

I love Spotify but I hate the fact I try to use the app and it says I'm "Offline"... May have to go back to Pandora since it works every time.

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Solved!! My published playlist does not show up when others search for it

HelloI made public one of my playlists about a month ago. It shows up on my iPad and on my desktop Windows PC and my iPhone as being public. The playlist has a unique name; when someone does a search for that exact name, the search results come back ...

Music Fan

Hello I made public one of my playlists about a month ago. It shows up on my iPad and on my desktop Windows PC and my iPhone as being public. The playlist has a unique name; when someone does a se...

dandv

Music Fan

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Spotify and BMW Problems

Hi guys, I was using Spotify with my BMW flawlesly (connected via cable). But lately (since the latest ios update maybe?) Spotify wont connect and after launching the app I get the attached error screen. Allready restarted phone and updated BMW softw...

Newbie

Hi guys,   I was using Spotify with my BMW flawlesly (connected via cable). But lately (since the latest ios update maybe?) Spotify wont connect and after launching the app I get the attached ...

benday

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