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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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Something Went Wrong - Can't like/thumb up tracks

I know this topic is somewhere on this forum but the auto-complete search function doesn't want to show me the actual phrase "something went wrong" in any article. Feel free to point me in the right direction or read on for a reiterration of the prob...

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I know this topic is somewhere on this forum but the auto-complete search function doesn't want to show me the actual phrase "something went wrong" in any article. Feel free to point me in the right ...

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Solved!! Paid money for subscription but...

Backstory: spotify did this promotion back around christmas stating that if we purchase premium before janurary 1st, WE PAY ONLY 99 CENTS. Now i did this around decemeber 27th and im still getting charged 12.99 for premium... Really i feel like im ge...

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Backstory: spotify did this promotion back around christmas stating that if we purchase premium before janurary 1st, WE PAY ONLY 99 CENTS. Now i did this around decemeber 27th and im still getting ch...

MattSuda

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Changing a song using an iPhone (remote connect) stops anything playing

When i change a song on my iPhone, using desktop connect, the song stops, and spotfy doesnt nothing even if i go back to the playlist and select a different song. Even if i close the app down completely, it still doesnt work and i have to reboot my d...

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When i change a song on my iPhone, using desktop connect, the song stops, and spotfy doesnt nothing even if i go back to the playlist and select a different song. Even if i close the app down complet...

bhenchodify

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Receiving link to tracks from Android to iOS not working

When a friend tries to send me a link to a track on Spotify (we both have premium subscriptions) via Whatsapp using the sharing button, but from an Android device to an iPhone,the link that comes through is only to the album, not the track.It works f...

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When a friend tries to send me a link to a track on Spotify (we both have premium subscriptions) via Whatsapp using the sharing button, but from an Android device to an iPhone,the link that comes thr...

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Default View needs to be customizable!

When I open the Spotify app on my iPhone in the morning before work, I don't want to see the Browse screen, I have to click Menu then My Music, Then Songs to even start playing music. I hate this, not only is it an unneeded distraction but your pushi...

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When I open the Spotify app on my iPhone in the morning before work, I don't want to see the Browse screen, I have to click Menu then My Music, Then Songs to even start playing music. I hate this, no...

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no offline music

Dear community, although I have a premium account I can't listen to music in offline mode. I need help. Synchronising doesn't work

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Dear community,   although I have a premium account I can't listen to music in offline mode. I need help. Synchronising doesn't work

MattSuda

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Spotify can't play songs or tracks are skipping when played

I'm a premium user who streams on an Iphone 5s. For the past two weeks, every time I try to play a song, the track skips forward and backward as if it's a CD that is skipping. It's almost impossible to use the app or listen to any music. At times, th...

Newbie

I'm a premium user who streams on an Iphone 5s. For the past two weeks, every time I try to play a song, the track skips forward and backward as if it's a CD that is skipping. It's almost impossibl...

Grace

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AirPlay issue

When my iPhone 6+ is connected to me ATV2 and playing music, I will either let the phone lock automatically or return to the home screen the music will stop playing. Only started since last update.

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When my iPhone 6+ is connected to me ATV2 and playing music, I will either let the phone lock automatically or return to the home screen the music will stop playing. Only started since last upda...

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i can't hear music when I'm offline

I recently updated to the Spotify Premium and I cant download music for I hear when I'm offline (on my iPhone), and when I go on my account settings (www.spotify.com) and I search my offline devices it doesn't appear anything .

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I recently updated to the Spotify Premium and I cant download music for I hear when I'm offline (on my iPhone), and when I go on my account settings (www.spotify.com) and I search my offline devices ...

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Can't connect to Roberts radio with WiFi

I can connect Spotify Premium on my Android phone to my new Roberts 64i radio via WiFi but I can't connect Spotify Premium on my iPad to the same radio. The iPad syncs via WiFi to iTunes on my PC so why doesn't it connect to the radio which is on my ...

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I can connect Spotify Premium on my Android phone to my new Roberts 64i radio via WiFi but I can't connect Spotify Premium on my iPad to the same radio. The iPad syncs via WiFi to iTunes on my PC so...

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Album Art Does Not Match Album

For some reason a large portion of my music had its album art changed to a different album. As an example, a track clearly says "Queen" "Death on Two Legs" and "A Night at the Opera" but the album art shown is for Queen's Greatest Hits instead of A N...

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For some reason a large portion of my music had its album art changed to a different album. As an example, a track clearly says "Queen" "Death on Two Legs" and "A Night at the Opera" but the album ar...

CudaHemi

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Solved!! Shuffle

How do you turn off shuffle mode on iPad? There appear to be posted solutions for iPhone but not iPad

Newbie

How do you turn off shuffle mode on iPad? There appear to be posted solutions for iPhone but not iPad

OviiiOne

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Solved!! Quick access to iOS equalizer

How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this? Jesus Christ, this is the most painful UI have ev...

Roadie

How do I make quick changes or switch on/off the equalizer without picking though menu after menu after menu -- and then reverse the process to get back to music? Who would design such a mess as this...

tony310

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Release Notes - Spotify for iOS 2.3.0

What's new in this version (2.3.0) New: Hear a sneak peek with Touch Preview – just hold down your finger. Try it next time you're looking for the perfect playlist New: Swipe left to save your favourite songs. Start building a collection in seconds.

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  What's new in this version (2.3.0) New: Hear a sneak peek with Touch Preview – just hold down your finger. Try it next time you're looking for the perfect playlist New: Swipe left to s...

MattSuda

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Problems with syncing computer with Iphone 5

Hi, I've had some problems with syncing my iphone to the computer. My Iphone will not show as a device on spotify on my computer. It has nothing to do with firewalls or anything like that. However, I think I know why it doesn't show, but I don't know...

Newbie

Hi, I've had some problems with syncing my iphone to the computer. My Iphone will not show as a device on spotify on my computer. It has nothing to do with firewalls or anything like that. However, I...

MattSuda

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Cross fading local files not working

Every time I queue a local file, it won't cross fade with any songs. Please fix this, thank you.

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Every time I queue a local file, it won't cross fade with any songs. Please fix this, thank you.

MattSuda

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Solved!! When I turn on "available offline" only a few of them are available offline, how do I fix this?

I save several albums from any given artist, and then proceed to turn on "available offline". But when I go to my library it only has a few of them available offline, how do I fix this?

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I save several albums from any given artist, and then proceed to turn on "available offline". But when I go to my library it only has a few of them available offline, how do I fix this?

MattSuda

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issue downloading spotify on 4th gen ipod touch

Hi there, I'm trying to download spotify onto my 4th gen ipod touch - granted, its an older ipod but still fully functional. my wife has the exact same ipod, and has spotify premium on it. when i try to download the app i receive an error telling me ...

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Hi there,  I'm trying to download spotify onto my 4th gen ipod touch - granted, its an older ipod but still fully functional. my wife has the exact same ipod, and has spotify premium on it. wh...

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Solved!! FOR PEOPLE WITH PREMIUM

Okay, so I am thinking about premium but only getting it for two months. Is it easy to cancel the subscription? No strings attached. I do not want extra and unwanted charges on my card.

Newbie

Okay, so I am thinking about premium but only getting it for two months. Is it easy to cancel the subscription? No strings attached. I do  not want extra and unwanted charges on my card.

MattSuda

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Solved!! New Iphone 6 will not make Playlists available offline.

I just Upgraded to an Iphone 6 and only part of my songs are downloaded to be available offline. I am using wifi for my internet connection, And it doesn't show that it is Downloading any. Also, because I share my spotify with my PC Desktop as Well, ...

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I just Upgraded to an Iphone 6 and only part of my songs are downloaded to be available offline. I am using wifi for my internet connection, And it doesn't show that it is Downloading any. Also, beca...

edgarwgarcia

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