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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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logofeveryt

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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 shows suddenly French recommendations although I am from Austria

Hi,Please help. I switched today back to iOS and the app thinks I am in France, showing playlist recommendations from there as well as sending mails in French after using the family invites. Btw. Invite is also not working. Maybe it's connected.Thank...

Newbie

Hi, Please help. I switched today back to iOS and the app thinks I am in France, showing playlist recommendations from there as well as sending mails in French after using the family invites. Btw. I...

MattSuda

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Solved!! How to determine which songs have been downloaded to my iPad

Just as the Subject says. My iPad is full. I'm trying to determine quickly which songs have been downloaded to my iPad, so I can pick songs to remove, allowing me to add other songs. None of the suggested responses answer this question directly. I do...

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Just as the Subject says.  My iPad is full.  I'm trying to determine quickly which songs have been downloaded to my iPad, so I can pick songs to remove, allowing me to add other songs.&nbsp...

keithgbernard

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Tracks from hard-drive Unsyncing

PLEASE HELP!! Most of the music I listen to is through Spotify, but of course there are tracks that I download independently. In order to not have to use two different mobile players, I add files from my hard-drive to my Spotify playlists. I then mak...

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PLEASE HELP!!     Most of the music I listen to is through Spotify, but of course there are tracks that I download independently. In order to not have to use two different mobile players,...

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Only global playlists (by country) appear on my mobile

How can I switch the configuration in order to see top hits playlists again for all genres? I can only visualize top 50 by country

Newbie

How can I switch the configuration in order to see top hits playlists again for all genres? I can only visualize top 50 by country

MattSuda

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Solved!! Access Remote control for pc via lockscreen

Is there a way to control what i play on the pc when the phone is locked?? It works when its being played only on the phone, what bout when im playing on the pc?? Thanks

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Is there a way to control what i play on the pc when the phone is locked?? It works when its being played only on the phone, what bout when im playing  on the pc?? Thanks  

MattSuda

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Synchronisation with the new spotify on computer

Bonjour avec le nouveau design de spotify sur windows je n'arrive plus à Synchroniser mes playlists sur mon iphone merci de me repondre rapidement . cordialement

Newbie

Bonjour avec le nouveau design de spotify sur windows je n'arrive plus à Synchroniser mes playlists sur mon iphone merci de me repondre rapidement . cordialement

MattSuda

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Apple TV device not appearing

Spotify on IPAD,When I tap the AirPlay icon it only offers me the IPad I am using, not any of my Apple TV devices.I can control Apple TV using this iPad and iRemote.Do I have to install something on the Apple TV devices?

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Spotify on IPAD, When I tap the AirPlay icon it only offers me the IPad I am using, not any of my Apple TV devices. I can control Apple TV using this iPad and iRemote. Do I have to install somethi...

MattSuda

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Solved!! Certain local files not playing on iPhone app

I've been using Spotify for a couple years now and haven't experienced this type of problem. Certain songs that I have downloaded that are not available on Spotify are not working on the app when synced. The songs are greyed out and if you try to pla...

Newbie

I've been using Spotify for a couple years now and haven't experienced this type of problem. Certain songs that I have downloaded that are not available on Spotify are not working on the app when syn...

MattSuda

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Synced songs are greying out randomly...

iOS 8 iPhone 5iOS 7 iPhone 5Spotify 2.6.0.2113Problem started around January.Attempting to upgrade to iOS 8.2 to see how it effects the problem.Essentially I have music Synced on my desktop computer that I sync to my iPhones and has been working flaw...

Music Fan

iOS 8 iPhone 5 iOS 7 iPhone 5 Spotify 2.6.0.2113 Problem started around January. Attempting to upgrade to iOS 8.2 to see how it effects the problem. Essentially I have music Synced on my d...

badinfluence

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Constantly switching to Spotify-generated playlists

No matter what playlist I am trying to play...after 1-3 songs it will automatically switch to a Spotify-generated playlist like 'Top Hits', 'Walk In Like You Own The Place', 'Afternoon Drive' and dozens of others. It is obnoxious having to take my ph...

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No matter what playlist I am trying to play...after 1-3 songs it will automatically switch to a Spotify-generated playlist like 'Top Hits', 'Walk In Like You Own The Place', 'Afternoon Drive' and doz...

Rorey

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Message Inbox icon missing

I am no longer able to access my messages on my iphone mobile app. Anyone have this issue?

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I am no longer able to access my messages on my iphone mobile app.  Anyone have this issue? 

Hubo

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Password won't work

My password works to login to spotify.com but will not work on my iphone or macbook. What is the problem here?? The password is 100% correct - it will work on my PC and online.

Newbie

My password works to login to spotify.com but will not work on my iphone or macbook.   What is the problem here?? The password is 100% correct - it will work on my PC and online.   ...

MattSuda

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Solved!! Swipe To Queue Local Tracks Not Working

I have several playlists. Most are of songs in the Spotify catalog, but I have a few playlists of local tracks I have synced and when I swipe from left to right on the local tracks they do not queue. When I swipe on songs in the catalog, they queue c...

Casual Listener

I have several playlists. Most are of songs in the Spotify catalog, but I have a few playlists of local tracks I have synced and when I swipe from left to right on the local tracks they do not queue....

MattSuda

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Changing broadcast status on spotify 2.6.0.2113

I am having difficulty changing the broadcast status on spotify 2.6.0.2113!I am just trying to get spotify to work with musicXmatch!Thank you for your help.

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I am having difficulty changing the broadcast status on spotify 2.6.0.2113! I am just trying to get spotify to work with musicXmatch! Thank you for your help.

aminebenhallam

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iPhone won't recognize my premium account

Hey there, I just purchased spotify premium, but on my iPhone and iPad it still says that I have a free account. I'm logging in the same way I do on my computer and the same account information appears (in terms of picture and recently listed to) but...

Newbie

Hey there,   I just purchased spotify premium, but on my iPhone and iPad it still says that I have a free account. I'm logging in the same way I do on my computer and the same account informat...

MattSuda

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Local files on iPhone been disappear

Not first time, but sometime all Local files been disappear suddenly,and the "available offline" button doesn't make my songs back.I need to delete the app and reinstall again.please help!

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Not first time, but sometime all Local files been disappear suddenly, and the "available offline" button doesn't make my songs back. I need to delete the app and reinstall again. please help!

hari_78_99

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Can no longer save albums to "Your Music"

For the past few days, whenever I save an album to My Music, it disappears shortly thereafter, whether it's on my iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Usually once I close and re-open the app, it's gone. Is anybody else having this issue? What gives?

Newbie

For the past few days, whenever I save an album to My Music, it disappears shortly thereafter, whether it's on my iPhone, iPad, or Mac.  Usually once I close and re-open the app, it's gone. &nbs...

MattSuda

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Premium not working on app?

I signed up for the thirty day trial on my iphone. I have deleted and reinstalled the app and everything but it still tells me i have a free subscription. Please help!

Newbie

I signed up for the thirty day trial on my iphone. I have deleted and reinstalled the app and everything but it still tells me i have a free subscription. Please help!

ErickRGuetta

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Problema al conectar a facebook

Estimados, tengo el siguiente problema: Comenze utilizando Spotify gratis desde facebook. Luego me dieron una cuenta nueva que es premium (Que no tiene ninguna relacion con alguna cuenta de Facebook). Por lo que quiero conectar mi cuenta premium a mi...

Visitor

Estimados, tengo el siguiente problema:   Comenze utilizando Spotify gratis desde facebook. Luego me dieron una cuenta nueva que es premium (Que no tiene ninguna relacion con alguna cuenta de ...

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Unsync of local files on updates

The last few times I've updated the app (including 2.6), some of my local tracks are unsyncing from my iPhone. This includes all songs with a Japanese title, but also some others:

Music Fan

The last few times I've updated the app (including 2.6), some of my local tracks are unsyncing from my iPhone. This includes all songs with a Japanese title, but also some others:    

grumpa

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