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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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Rastereyes

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Available offline is toggling off without my knowledge

I swiped the slider to green to have my playlist available offline. It syncs my local files. Then after a few days the slider ends up being toggled back to off even though I didn't touch it. Spotify is doing it on its own. Is this some kind of bug an...

Roadie

I swiped the slider to green to have my playlist available offline. It syncs my local files. Then after a few days the slider ends up being toggled back to off even though I didn't touch it. Spotify ...

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how to change the order in playlist

So I have a playlist in Spotify where is about 800 songs. Now when I upload some new songs, they go down and the newest song is the last one, so if I want to listen to that one, I have to scroll all the way down. How can I change the order in my play...

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So I have a playlist in Spotify where is about 800 songs. Now when I upload some new songs, they go down and the newest song is the last one, so if I want to listen to that one, I have to scroll all ...

MattSuda

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iPod app won't let me filter music in albums section

Why's that? Is there any problem with the iPod? In android and IPhone this feature in the albums section is available and its great and really useful. Please make it happen!

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Why's that? Is there any problem with the iPod? In android and IPhone this feature in the albums section is available and its great and really useful. Please make it happen!

theLazarus

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Resync in Extreme - are "Normal" files replaced (deleted)?

Basically what the subject says. I synced everything to my new phone on Normal, forgetting to tap "Extreme." I tapped Extreme and it offered to resync my stuff. Does doing this delete the "Normal" files? I know they're obviously gone in terms of play...

Roadie

Basically what the subject says. I synced everything to my new phone on Normal, forgetting to tap "Extreme." I tapped Extreme and it offered to resync my stuff. Does doing this delete the "Norma...

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Syncing songs through personal hotspot

So I saw this as a method for workaround around the idiotic requirement to use WiFi (I am not buying an expensive router just to sync a bunch of songs) for syncing songs. I enabled the hotspot and then connected the phone to the computer through an U...

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So I saw this as a method for workaround around the idiotic requirement to use WiFi (I am not buying an expensive router just to sync a bunch of songs) for syncing songs. I enabled the hotspot and th...

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Solved!! iPhone 6 & 6 Plus support

Do Spotify have plans to release a new version for iOS that makes use of the larger iPhone 6 displays?

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Do Spotify have plans to release a new version for iOS that makes use of the larger iPhone 6 displays?

byangdc

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iOS 8 - Local Files Won't Sync (Just Pending)

Hi! I've just got my iPhone 6, running iOS 8. I've got Spotify also on my Macbook Pro (running Mavericks). At the moment none of my local files will sync to my iPhone and they're just saying pending. The files are all associated with different playli...

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Hi!   I've just got my iPhone 6, running iOS 8. I've got Spotify also on my Macbook Pro (running Mavericks).   At the moment none of my local files will sync to my iPhone and t...

mattblank

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Local files displayed as synced, won't play

I have local files in my desktop Spotify. Every time I restore/change my phone I have to do a bunch of things to get them transferred to my iOS Spotify. This particular time, Local files show as "Pending" in the desktop app, no activity is going on. ...

Gig Goer

I have local files in my desktop Spotify. Every time I restore/change my phone I have to do a bunch of things to get them transferred to my iOS Spotify.   This particular time, Local files&n...

silencethecrime

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Best Car Stereo for Spotify? (IOS)

HI there! I need a little advice for best car stereos for Spotify. I'd like to choose songs from the stereo screen (wirelessly) and not from my phone. Is that possible? Are there stereos that will do that? Thank you so much for your help

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HI there!   I need a little advice for best car stereos for Spotify. I'd like to choose songs from the stereo screen (wirelessly) and not from my phone. Is that possible? Are there stereos t...

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Solved!! Where is the equalizer?

I have updated to the new version but still can't find the EQ section/button any ideas?

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I have updated to the new version but still can't find the EQ section/button   any ideas?

munyez33

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Spotify Hangs after playing local file in mixed playlist

Hi All, Many searches, many possibilities, nothing relevant, made my own thread: - Spotify Hangs after playing local file and going back to "cloud" file - i.e. no my own file - Artwork changes, timer slidebar is scrolling right, but no sound. - Local...

Roadie

Hi All, Many searches, many possibilities, nothing relevant, made my own thread: - Spotify Hangs after playing local file and going back to "cloud" file - i.e. no my own file - Artwork changes, t...

simonoche

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Purchased monthly subscription - isn't working

purchased a monthly subscription through iTunes account. Received email receipt of transaction, like one typically would when purchasing anything through iTunes Store, but my account still says "Free". Viewed my account online and it said the same th...

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purchased a monthly subscription through iTunes account. Received email receipt of transaction, like one typically would when purchasing anything through iTunes Store, but my account still says "Free...

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Solved!! AirPlay update / iOS 8 issues

When I minimise the Spotify app on iPhone while its playing music, AppleTV loses connection and the sound fades out. This did not happen before I updated to iOS 8 and the latest ATV software. <br><br>Anyone else having similar problems? A...

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When I minimise the Spotify app on iPhone while its playing music, AppleTV loses connection and the sound fades out. This did not happen before I updated to iOS 8 and the latest ATV software. &am...

tacoe

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Divider playlists on iOS

Hello,I've organizied my playlists in folders and split them alphabetical with dividers (using empty - playlists). On my MacBook desktop application the divider playlists are just working fine and helping me a lot, but in the iOS app I only see them ...

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Hello, I've organizied my playlists in folders and split them alphabetical with dividers (using empty - playlists). On my MacBook desktop application the divider playlists are just working fine ...

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Spotify freezes while playing

For month, after one of upgrades Spotify freezes while playing. Skipping to next song resumes. Its on my iphone 5s and my ipod touch 3g also.

Newbie

For month, after one of upgrades Spotify freezes while playing. Skipping to next song resumes. Its on my iphone 5s and my ipod touch 3g also. 

albasharu

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iOS iPad - Spotify crashes when deleting a song from playlist

Spotify crashes when I attempt to delete a song from a playlist. It only happens when I am playing a (different) song from the playlist. If no music is playing, I can delete a song from the playlist with no problem.

Newbie

Spotify crashes when I attempt to delete a song from a playlist. It only happens when I am playing a (different) song from the playlist. If no music is playing, I can delete a song from the playlist ...

jeremygoh

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Premium user - i can only use shuffle on my iPhone 5S

I am a premium user and i have only been able to use shuffle on my iPhone 5S for a while now - really anoying! It even says premium in the phone as well. It works fine when i just use it with my Sonos or with my computer etc. How do i fix this?

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I am a premium user and i have only been able to use shuffle on my iPhone 5S for a while now - really anoying!   It even says premium in the phone as well. It works fine when i just use it w...

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Can't 'Like' or 'Dislike' Radio Songs

Over the past couple of weeks I have lost the abiltiy to 'Like' or 'Dislike' songs on the radio On my iPhone 5s. When I attempt to 'Like' or 'Dislike' a song I get a message that says "Something went wrong". However, in troubleshooting I discovered t...

Music Fan

Over the past couple of weeks I have lost the abiltiy to 'Like' or 'Dislike' songs on the radio On my iPhone 5s.  When I attempt to 'Like' or 'Dislike' a song I get a message that says "Som...

Bcressa

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Top lists of other countries are no longer available?

Dear All, One of the key value of Spotify which is advanced than iTune is the top lists of several countries such as UK, US, AU, etc. This shows people in the world wide what is currently hot and popular in another country. However, I didn't see thes...

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Dear All,   One of the key value of Spotify which is advanced than iTune is the top lists of several countries such as UK, US, AU, etc. This shows people in the world wide what is currently ...

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Something Went Wrong

On my account that i have on ipod touch every time i like or dislike a song "something went wrong" pops up, i have been enjoying listening to the music for a while now but not using the account as much now due the problem that i just mentionioned. PL...

Newbie

On my account that i have on ipod touch every time i like or dislike a song "something went wrong" pops up, i have been enjoying listening to the music for a while now but not using the account as mu...

neelyjo

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