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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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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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Liked Songs re-shuffles when app close on iPhone

PlanPremium DuoCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.3.1 My Question or Issue Every time I close the app on my phone the shuffled queue I had re-shuffles. When it re-shuffles it does not do a full re sorting of all the songs, but seems t...

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  • Plan Premium Duo Country Canada Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 16.3.1   My Question or Issue   Every time I close the app on my phone the shuffled queue I had re-shuffles....
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Superuser Contribution My blend playlist are not working they’re freezing

I’ve made blends with my friends and when I click on them to listen they freeze to a black screen and the music that I’m hearing stops playing

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  • I’ve made blends with my friends and when I click on them to listen they freeze to a black screen and the music that I’m hearing stops playing
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Spotify dropping connection with Sonos - iPhone / iPad

PlanFamily PremiumCountryCanadaDevice(iPhone 6, iPhone 8, iPad 2)Operating System(latest iOS) My Question or IssueStarting last week after years of use, Spotify cannot keep the connection to the Sonos app. It drops after a few seconds. Have unplugged...

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  • Plan Family Premium Country Canada Device (iPhone 6, iPhone 8, iPad 2) Operating System (latest iOS)   My Question or Issue Starting last week after years of use, Spotify cannot keep t...
  • Artiloop
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Is there anything I can do to access the new DJ feature?

I am updated to the newest version, premium listener in the US, the DJ feature is not available for me and I was very excited to access the new feature

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  • I am updated to the newest version, premium listener in the US, the DJ feature is not available for me and I was very excited to access the new feature
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
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Superuser Contribution Why are there ads playing after each song

Listening to my mobile Spotify, after each song finishes, there’s like 1-5 ads every time. Idk how to stop it I tried uninstalling, deleting data, etc…. Idk if this is a bug or like a Spotify thing but please help

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  • Listening to my mobile Spotify, after each song finishes, there’s like 1-5 ads every time. Idk how to stop it I tried uninstalling, deleting data, etc…. Idk if this is a bug or like a Spotify thing b...
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Enhance doesn’t turn off and won’t let me choose songs when offline

Absolutely infuriating feature. First off, I can’t turn enhance off, it turns off and then comes back on ALWAYS, annoying as it gets holy shit I hate it. Then, when I’m offline it says “can’t use enhance while offline” so I click the button to turn i...

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  • Absolutely infuriating feature. First off, I can’t turn enhance off, it turns off and then comes back on ALWAYS, annoying as it gets holy shit I hate it. Then, when I’m offline it says “can’t use enh...
  • Prague
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Go to song radio feature suddenly missing on IOS

Dear Spotify India,I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with your recent decision to roll out the new song clustering algorithm and remove the "Go to Song Radio" feature from Spotify iOs. As a long-time user of your service, I mu...

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  • Dear Spotify India, I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with your recent decision to roll out the new song clustering algorithm and remove the "Go to Song Radio" feature from...
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Superuser Contribution Cant delete playlist iOS

I cannot delete playlists or edit images of playlists on iOS have deleted app and reinstalled but it’s still not working

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  • I cannot delete playlists or edit images of playlists on iOS have deleted app and reinstalled but it’s still not working
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Screen on Echo Show 8 will NOT turn off when song playing

With Amazon & Apple Music, after one minute my screen (my preference) will go dark and only show Time, Date, & Temperature. This is what I want! With Spotify, whatever song is playing will remain on the Echo Show 8 until the next song comes on and th...

  • Casual Listener
  • With Amazon & Apple Music, after one minute my screen (my preference) will go dark and only show Time, Date, & Temperature. This is what I want! With Spotify, whatever song is playing will re...
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I am from Toronto Canada and I'm trying to get the new spotify A ID J

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Says on the website is available in Canada but I can't find it on the app and there's no new...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Says on ...
  • Sebasty
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Hi I can’t see new features DJ AI on my spotify I’m premium subscriber and

my phone is up to date I live in US and Im premium subscribers I still don't see spotify ai on my music I follow the step I don't see anything

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  • my phone is up to date I live in US and Im premium subscribers I still don't see spotify ai on my music I follow the step I don't see anything
  • Sebasty
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Issues with Spotify app on iOS devices - iPhone and iPad

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueI am reaching out to report an issue with the Spotify app on my iOS devices, namely my iPhone and iPad. The app is not ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue I am reaching out to report an issue with t...
  • Amie1017
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Superuser Contribution Artist search in playlist doesn’t work

PlanPremiumCountryEstonia DeviceiPhone 11Operating System13.5 My Question or IssueWas trying to find songs from a specific artist in a playlist and it wouldn’t work. Re-installed the app and still doesn’t work. Looks like I can only search by song na...

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  • Plan Premium Country Estonia   Device iPhone 11 Operating System 13.5   My Question or Issue Was trying to find songs from a specific artist in a playlist and it wouldn’t work. R...
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Superuser Contribution When playing podcast and it reaches a quiet part in the audio sound pauses

When I am listening to a podcast on a Bluetooth device and the person speaking stops for a second, the audio will pause slightly and start up again halfway through the next word.

  • Casual Listener
  • When I am listening to a podcast on a Bluetooth device and the person speaking stops for a second, the audio will pause slightly and start up again halfway through the next word.
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Desktop app not working on IOS 12.6.3

(iOS 12.6.3) After updating Spotify last week on my CPU, it only shows a black window when application is open. Please advise!

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  • (iOS 12.6.3)   After updating Spotify last week on my CPU, it only shows a black window when application is open. Please advise!  
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution can't find the download button

PlanPremiumCountry italyDeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or Issue dear all, I can't find the DOWNLOAD on the top/right side of the songs or playlists.. there's a problem with Iphone7 maybe? Screen shot attached.. how can i solve it? t...

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  • Plan Premium Country  italy Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue  dear all, I can't find the DOWNLOAD on the top/right side of the songs or pla...
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