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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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  • Rastereyes
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syncing old iPod Nano

I'm on the spotify free trial and have an old iPod Nano, which says it is version 1.l0.2 - it was my daughters and has some of her music transferred illegally to it after it was put in my name. I am being told my iPod needs to be restored, when I try...

  • Newbie
  • I'm on the spotify free trial and have an old iPod Nano, which says it is version 1.l0.2 - it was my daughters and has some of her music transferred illegally to it after it was put in my name. &nbsp...
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My spotify won't work

I'm on my iPhone and I'm using the 30 day premium trial and the music was fine until this morning it says it's playing but the music constantly stops when it's off line playing

  • Newbie
  • I'm on my iPhone and I'm using the 30 day premium trial and the music was fine until this morning it says it's playing but the music constantly stops when it's off line playing
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Sharing with Spotify users that are not on Facebook won't work on iPhone App

Why I can find and share tracks with Spotify users that are not in Facebook, on my Mac but not with my iPhone App? I used to be able to do this, until a few updates ago. I have almost 1000 tracks in my inbox that a Spotify user friend of mine has sha...

  • Visitor
  • Why I can find and share tracks with Spotify users that are not in Facebook, on my Mac but not with my iPhone App? I used to be able to do this, until a few updates ago.    I have almos...
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Falla del servicio movil

Falla el servicio de la version movil, cuando las canciones de la playlist estan en modo OFF LINE no se puede ver las portadas del disco en el formato grande o con la pantalla suspendida

  • Casual Listener
  • Falla el servicio de la version movil, cuando las canciones de la playlist estan en modo OFF LINE no se puede ver las portadas del disco en el formato grande o con la pantalla suspendida
  • Katotunik
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Solved!! Spotify will not sync my playlists ?

In the past week I have noticed that my playlists wont sync with my iPhone, only the local files. Can somebody please help me? I have a premium account.

  • Casual Listener
  • In the past week I have noticed that my playlists wont sync with my iPhone, only the local files. Can somebody please help me? I have a premium account.     &...
  • Slickbrad
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Changing playlist title

How do I change the title of a playlist (currently "Starred" to a more specific title on my IPhone 5? Thanks

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  • How do I change the title of a playlist (currently "Starred" to a more specific title on my IPhone 5?   Thanks
  • Jordi
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Devices not recognizing eachother

Hi everyone. I have fairly recently started using Spotify so please forgive my inexperience! I have just found my account is not being recognized on my Yamaha RX V675 amp from all my devices, iPad, iPhone and laptop. I am a premium member and was usi...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi everyone. I have fairly recently started using Spotify so please forgive my inexperience! I have just found my account is not being recognized on my Yamaha RX V675 amp from all my devices, iPad, i...
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Problemas con Spotify Premium

Hola, esta mañana mejore a Spotify Premium pero cuando me conecto en el Iphone no me reproduce las canciones. ¿Qué hago? Gracias

  • Newbie
  • Hola, esta mañana mejore a Spotify Premium pero cuando me conecto en el Iphone no me reproduce las canciones. ¿Qué hago? Gracias
  • OviiiOne
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How can I import my playlists from itunes?

Through the ios app, can I import my songs from itunes? -iPhone 4s -ios 7

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  • Through the ios app, can I import my songs from itunes?   -iPhone 4s -ios 7
  • Carina
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Problems using Shuffle on my IPad

After updating the Spotify app on my iPad, it no longer gives me the option to shuffle songs anywhere. I use premium, and near the bottom of the screen where it has the album artwork and repeat options, shuffle is no longer available. Help?

  • Visitor
  • After updating the Spotify app on my iPad, it no longer gives me the option to shuffle songs anywhere. I use premium, and near the bottom of the screen where it has the album artwork and repeat optio...
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MAJOR PROBLEM

For the past 24 hours I have been having problems streaming on my I-pad. Songs keep stopping and buffering and then continuing again. I have never had this problem before. I am streaming with the extreme quality setting however my internet is plenty ...

  • Music Fan
  • For the past 24 hours I have been having problems streaming on my I-pad. Songs keep stopping and buffering and then continuing again. I have never had this problem before. I am streaming with the ext...
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Solved!! Spotify iOS 1.9.0 bug Cover art

Look at this video, the cover art ain't showing even if I restarted my device and the app. I do not wish to redownload my offline music again as I downloaded it for hours. http://youtu.be/jR05S3Z-2Ho

  • Casual Listener
  •   Look at this video, the cover art ain't showing even if I restarted my device and the app.   I do not wish to redownload my offline music again as I downloaded it for hours. &nbsp...
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iPhone 6 issues

DescriptionI upgraded to iphone 6. downloaded Spotify app. I can't log-in.......it simply hangs. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. app download from AppStore worked fine 2. i put in UserName & Password....it just hangs 3. I even cha...

  • Newbie
  • Description I upgraded to iphone 6.  downloaded Spotify app.  I can't log-in.......it simply hangs. A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. app download from AppStore wor...
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Playlist and songs not showing up on my iPhone

So I have just run into a problem where I created a playlist on my computer, and added a few songs to some other playlists, but none of these are showing up on my phone. If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it.

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  • So I have just run into a problem where I created a playlist on my computer, and added a few songs to some other playlists, but none of these are showing up on my phone. If anyone has any suggestions...
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help on vodafone spotify premuim 2 year free

hello i have just got an iphone 6 - comes with 2 years free premium spotify - my old phone also had this so when i backed restored my new iphone 6 and logged in to my account all my songs are there but its now saying i only have the free account and ...

  • Newbie
  • hello i have just got an iphone 6 - comes with 2 years free premium spotify - my old phone also had this so when i backed restored my new iphone 6 and logged in to my account all my songs are there...
  • OviiiOne
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offline listening

I'm following all the steps to make a playlist or album available offline (Spotify Premium), but the arrow doesn't turn green, and i can't access the music offline. Why is it not working?

  • Newbie
  • I'm following all the steps to make a playlist or album available offline (Spotify Premium), but the arrow doesn't turn green, and i can't access the music offline. Why is it not working?
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Solved!! Does Spotify Iphone app still use data when playing "available offline" playlist if data is on?

I've tried searching for the answer for this but it seems like there is a ton of people having issues getting the available offline working so every search result I see is with regards to that.... My question is different, my available offline seems ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've tried searching for the answer for this but it seems like there is a ton of people having issues getting the available offline working so every search result I see is with regards to that.... ...
  • MattSuda
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Spotify Radio iphone repeats playlist

So I use Spotify radio at the gym, i use the station for artists based on Doctor P (it's good gym music). It appears that the algorithym used to randomise tracks is broken. I constantly get to a point (never sure when it'll happen) where the radio st...

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  • So I use Spotify radio at the gym, i use the station for artists based on Doctor P (it's good gym music). It appears that the algorithym used to randomise tracks is broken. I constantly get to a poin...
  • Smoak888
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Previously Synced Songs Won't Play On New Device

I am trying to lsiten to an album on Spotify. However, 3 or 4 of the songs won't play. These songs WERE in my itunes library, however I broke both my iPhone and MacBook in the same weekend. Now even when I'm online and everything, these songs won't p...

  • Newbie
  • I am trying to lsiten to an album on Spotify. However, 3 or 4 of the songs won't play. These songs WERE in my itunes library, however I broke both my iPhone and MacBook in the same weekend. Now even ...
  • Jordi
  • Community Legend
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Shuffle Playback

Hi, Everytime I play music on spotify it will use the shuffle feature. I have tried to find somewhere to turn it off, but without any luck. And no, I do not press the big green shuffle play button everytime I start to listen to a new album or playlis...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   Everytime I play music on spotify it will use the shuffle feature. I have tried to find somewhere to turn it off, but without any luck. And no, I do not press the big green shuffle pla...
  • Pinehurst_Ken
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