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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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Weiwe

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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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Rastereyes

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Superuser Contribution Unable to delete cache

Plan:PremiumCountry:UK Device:iPhone 11Operating System:iOS 14.4, Spotify version 8.6.4.1247 My Question or Issue:I’m trying to delete my cache as my Spotify keeps crashing and need to do a clean reinstall. When I go into Spotify’s settings on my pho...

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Plan: Premium Country: UK   Device: iPhone 11 Operating System: iOS 14.4, Spotify version 8.6.4.1247   My Question or Issue: I’m trying to delete my cache as my Spotify keep...

McCracken04

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Links don't automatically start playing the song/playlist anymore

I've been using open.spotify links to open playlists and I was used to the app starting the playlist right away. It seems like an update has changed this. Is there still a way to make Spotify links that will make the music start immediately? I'm usin...

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I've been using open.spotify links to open playlists and I was used to the app starting the playlist right away. It seems like an update has changed this. Is there still a way to make Spotify links t...

_mrfrz_

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Background update playlists on iPhone to Apple Watch?

Plan - PremiumCountry - UKDevice - iPhone 15 PM and Apple Watch Ultra 2Operating System iOS 26 and Watch OS26 I want to be able to run with just my Apple watch whilst listening to music. I know I can download playlists to the watch from the phone. Wh...

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Plan - Premium Country - UK Device - iPhone 15 PM and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Operating System iOS 26 and Watch OS26   I want to be able to run with just my Apple watch whilst listening to...

MateusM

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution IOS Beta Login

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23)Operating System(iOS 18, Android idk) My Question or IssueHey there,I was already a beta tester on my android(i think you link it with your google account) but currently got a new iphone (also...

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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23) Operating System (iOS 18, Android idk)   My Question or Issue Hey there, I was already a beta tester on my android...

kaworutk3

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Superuser Contribution apple watch doesn’t play music

apple watch always plays on iphone even though wifi is off on the watch and the iphone is in flight mode with bluetooth and wifi off.every time i switch the output device to the watch is switches back to the phone.even though the iphone should be com...

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apple watch always plays on iphone even though wifi is off on the watch and the iphone is in flight mode with bluetooth and wifi off. every time i switch the output device to the watch is switches b...

MihailY

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iPhone Playback Issue

When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks that are downloaded. I’ve tried listening on “offl...

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When I’m listening to music on my iPhone, sometimes tracks will “skip” (as in there will be a brief pause in the music before it starts playing again where it left off). This happens even with tracks...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution HOW CAN I STOP SPOTIFY FROM ADDING THEIR OWN SONGS??

PlanFreeCountryEngland Device(iPhone 6)Operating System(iOS 12) My Question or IssueSo i’ve just joined and i’ve been looking everywhere for an answer (the contact us form was HORRIBLE with an automated answer to search the answer page). I just added...

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  Plan Free Country England  Device (iPhone 6) Operating System (iOS 12)   My Question or Issue So i’ve just joined and i’ve been looking everywhere for an answer (the conta...

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2015 Mazda Bluetooth Spotify will NOT shuffle or repeat

Plan: Premium version 8.5.31.989 | Country: USA | Device: iPhone XS Max w/ iOS 12.3.1 I have a 2015 Mazda 6 (Touring), which comes with the bluetooth infotainment system. I play my music off of spotify while connected to the car via bluetooth. I have...

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Plan: Premium version 8.5.31.989 | Country: USA | Device: iPhone XS Max w/ iOS 12.3.1   I have a 2015 Mazda 6 (Touring), which comes with the bluetooth infotainment sy...

RoseBuker

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Superuser Contribution Add songs to playlists menu is chopped off [iPadOS (& maybe iOS )]

When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only see one playlist that's on the top of my list. This ...

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When I want to add/move ANY song to an playlist and click to the plus (/check if already added) or slide to the left side for my playlists menu the menu is chopped off to the extend that I can only s...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Music buffers/stops playing in the car + issues playing downloaded songs if not connected to wifi

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicei phone 15, i phone 16 pro maxMy Question or IssueI have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via bluetooth to my car until a few months ago. It started when I wa...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device i phone 15, i phone 16 pro max My Question or Issue I have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via...

Maryanne1

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Superuser Contribution Music Search Bug in CarPlay

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or enters the Spotify app and hits the Search->Ask Sir...

Gig Goer

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or ...

James7x1

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Superuser Contribution Disable repeat and autoplay

PlanPremium I wanted to disable the automatic enabIement of repeat, and gather from this post (https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Change-Repeat-Default-to-Off/m-p/2840077#M87691) that the only way to do so is to enable autoplay. I just ...

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Plan Premium   I wanted to disable the automatic enabIement of repeat, and gather from this post (https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Change-Repeat-Default-to-Off/m-p/2840077#M87...

vøsp

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Superuser Contribution Length of podcasts doesn´t show in My episodes

My Question or IssueWhen I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podcast episodes have a time stamp to it and I have to cl...

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My Question or Issue When I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podc...

DanteCastillo

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution The play button doesn’t work and I can’t play anything on my iphone

I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing plays after and again no play bar. The only change w...

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I can listen to music on my laptop but not my phone. The play buttons are unresponsive and no play bar appears when I’m listening on my laptop. I can switch devices from laptop to phone but nothing p...

Dessi

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Superuser Contribution [Podcast] randomly jumps to the next episode while in the middle of a podcast

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 10 I will be in the middle of an episode of a podcast and suddenly the beginning of the next episode will play and I have to return to the previous episode

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  Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 10   I will be in the middle of an episode of a podcast and suddenly the beginning of the next episode will play...

BeLuna

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Superuser Contribution Completely closing/stopping a song on Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS latest My Question or IssueThis is infuriating to Google because everything I find is the reverse of my issue. On the Spotify app on my iPhone the only option is to pause a song, ...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS latest   My Question or Issue This is infuriating to Google because everything I find is the reverse of my...

John85364

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Some Podcast Episodes not Downloading

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone X Operating SystemiOS My Question or IssueFor some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to click the "Add to Your Episodes" button a few times to actually add it, as it checkmarks but ...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone X  Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue For some reason certain podcast episodes are not downloading for me, and I have to...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution Playlist only play 30 second clips

   I go to open my playlist and no playlist shows up just a discription of what is in the play list and only way to actually see the playlist is the tap add songs and from there you can only hear 30 seconds of the song. None of the below information ...

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          I go to open my playlist and no playlist shows up just a discription of what is in the play list and only way to actually see the playlist is the tap add songs and f...

Lillard

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Splits a playlist

I have a premium account and a playlist that has become way too long.I would like to take half of the songs and create a new playlist with those.How can I select all the songs at the same time on an IPhone SE?

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I have a premium account and a playlist that has become way too long. I would like to take half of the songs and create a new playlist with those. How can I select all the songs at the same time ...

OscarDC

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Spotify stops and pauses after ads try to play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemiPad IOS10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s stuck transitioning from ad to song. Did not used to do this, been happening for...

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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Operating System iPad IOS10   My Question or Issue   Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s s...

Billy-J

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