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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!! MINI doesn't connect to Spotify

Hi, today I downloaded the new version of Spotify on my iPhone but when I connected my iOS device to my Mini it said there was an error. I tried reinstaling the app but it doesn't work. I also tried to reinstall Mini Connected and turning off and tur...

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Hi, today I downloaded the new version of Spotify on my iPhone but when I connected my iOS device to my Mini it said there was an error. I tried reinstaling the app but it doesn't work. I also tried ...

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 3.0.0

What's new in this version (3.0.0): The new Spotify genre experience is now available on iPad. Update: We're aware of an issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected vehicles. A fix is coming soon.

Spotify Legend

What's new in this version (3.0.0):   The new Spotify genre experience is now available on iPad. Update: We're aware of an issue when connecting to BMW ConnectedDrive an...

Goodman

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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 ...

Newbie

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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Offline Albums/Songs/Artists not syncing anymore.. Playlists ok

None of my albums, songs, or artists saved offline will sync anymore via Imac to Iphone6.. but playlists still do. Anyone have a solution to this?

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None of my albums, songs, or artists saved offline will sync anymore via Imac to Iphone6.. but playlists still do.   Anyone have a solution to this?

DanL_91

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Song on Mobile plays different version than song on Desktop

I recently started a Premium 30 day trial. Downloaded the Spotify desktop program and created a beefy playlist. One of the songs I included in my playlist was "Build me up Buttercup" by the Foundations. When I play it on the desktop, it sounds like t...

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I recently started a Premium 30 day trial. Downloaded the Spotify desktop program and created a beefy playlist.  One of the songs I included in my playlist was "Build me up Buttercup" by the Fou...

bschafrath

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Wrong song displayed in Spotify Connect

Hello,Here's the problem I encounter when I add a song to queue from my iPad to be played in my mac desktop using Spotify Connect: The song will play but the ipad is showing the songs from the initial playlist. The Ipad won't display any song that ha...

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Hello, Here's the problem I encounter when I add a song to queue from my iPad to be played in my mac desktop using Spotify Connect:  The song will play but the ipad is showing the songs from t...

archtom

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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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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. ...

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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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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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Change country

I'm trying to change my country, which has defaulted to the U.S. I'm in Canada. The drop down country list is only giving me the option for US. Help!

Newbie

I'm trying to change my country, which has defaulted to the U.S. I'm in Canada. The drop down country list is only giving me the option for US. Help!

MattSuda

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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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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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Disappearing albums?

So used to be able to get Sam Sure & Giacomo Low EP. Even saved it in my music and now no songs are listed under the album name, cover art, etc. What gives?

Newbie

So used to be able to get Sam Sure & Giacomo Low EP. Even saved it in my music and now no songs are listed under the album name, cover art, etc. What gives?

MattSuda

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spotifuggle says i'm in the wrong country after six months

hello,i know this topic was already discussed but i can't seem to find the solution to my problem anyway.here is my tragedy: i tranfered to germany (from italy) in october2014, and i hadn't had any problem with spotify. it just worked without saying ...

Newbie

hello, i know this topic was already discussed but i can't seem to find the solution to my problem anyway. here is my tragedy: i tranfered to germany (from italy) in october2014, and i hadn't ...

MattSuda

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Cannot Sync Local Files

I just got spotify premium and made my playlist availible offline but all the local files in that playlists do not work on my iphone. It keeps telling me to sync them while on the same wifi as my laptop which I am but they still don't work. I searche...

Newbie

I just got spotify premium and made my playlist availible offline but all the local files in that playlists do not work on my iphone.  It keeps telling me to sync them while on the same wifi as ...

MattSuda

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WHERE IS MY PLAYLISTS FOR FREE ACCT ON MAC?

I have free acct, was using my iPad until my cord frayed and haven't ordered new one yet. Have Spotify on my Mac but cannot find any of my music anywhere? Help!

Newbie

I have free acct, was using my iPad until my cord frayed and haven't ordered new one yet. Have Spotify on my Mac but cannot find any of my music anywhere? Help!

MattSuda

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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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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...

Newbie

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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