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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcast display

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhoneOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueI want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large images. I also want to be able to hide played episodes here on the home scre...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue I want to be able to display podcast episodes in the home view as a compact list instead of large ...

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Lyrics Glitching (iOS 15/iPhone 11)

PlanPremium CountryUSA Device(iPhone 11) Operating System(iOS 15) My Question or IssueThe lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost 3 weeks now. They either don’t load or the loading screen blocks the lyrics. This happens about 80% of t...

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  Plan Premium   Country USA   Device (iPhone 11)   Operating System (iOS 15)   My Question or Issue The lyrics on my Spotify app have been glitching for almost...

kaworu_bloodpaw

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No sound when connected to HondaLink via bluetooth or usb since upgrading to ios9

Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb cable) The car stereo display shows the song curre...

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Since I upgraded to ios9 on my iphone 6 I am not longer able to hear any of my playlists when my iphone is connected to my car stereo via the hondalink system (either via bluetooth or through the usb...

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Superuser Contribution Apple Car Play (offline) not really functional

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone 14 proOperating SystemiOS 16.3 My Question or IssueWhen I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correctly) under "Home" that I am offline.The problem is that under "Recently Played",...

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Plan Premium   Device iPhone 14 pro Operating System iOS 16.3   My Question or Issue When I use Spotify and Apple Car Play without cellular connectivity, it shows (probably correct...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I lost for the premium individual and it auto resigned

I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not todayI didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see thisplease respond in this email if you can  

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I lost my premium for no reason, i still have a screenshot the premium will last till 2/28, which was not today I didn’t use the account since then, until i log in today and see this please respond...

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Superuser Contribution Queue Glitch

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueOver the last few months, I have had a consistent issue with my queue not loading the last song that is added to the queue. It makes editing the queue very difficult an...

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  Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Over the last few months, I have had a consistent issue with my queue not loading th...

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Superuser Contribution Quiero eliminar los dispositivos sin conexión

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

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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  

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Superuser Contribution I don’t have the canvas option, how do I get it?

No matter what I do, I can’t get canvas to work on my phone. I have an iPhone 12 mini but I’m not sure if it’s just messed up, or if I can’t use it on my phone. And the option to turn it on and off doesn’t show up. I deleted and reinstalled it, i sig...

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No matter what I do, I can’t get canvas to work on my phone. I have an iPhone 12 mini but I’m not sure if it’s just messed up, or if I can’t use it on my phone. And the option to turn it on and off d...

Harleygooze

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Superuser Contribution Offline message is blocking buttons

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueThe “Spotify is offline” notice message is blocking what otherwise is the “exit car mode” button or more options. There is no way to swipe the blue spotify is offline messag...

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Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue The “Spotify is offline” notice message is blocking what otherwise is the “exit car mode” bu...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution My app won’t stop playing suggested songs

My playlist has abt 18 artists from 20+ playlists and the only music I have been able to access for the past 4 days is suggested songs. I’ve updated my app and phone and turned off auto play but nothing works. Please help!!

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My playlist has abt 18 artists from 20+ playlists and the only music I have been able to access for the past 4 days is suggested songs. I’ve updated my app and phone and turned off auto play but noth...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Duo plan- making delay in opening app while logging in

With the duo plan when I open the app I get a 2 second logging in screen that immediately pops up and disappears. It is clunky and has only started when me and my partner switched from individual to duo plans. No fix yet and ongoing for several weeks...

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With the duo plan when I open the app I get a 2 second logging in screen that immediately pops up and disappears. It is clunky and has only started when me and my partner switched from individual to ...

MihailY

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[BUG REPORT] Background Download

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIphone 13Operating SystemIOS 15.4.1 My Question or IssueSpotify doesn`t download in background. App must be opened, and with unblocked screen to download music Steps to reproduceOpen Spotify Create PlaylistClick downloadBlo...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Iphone 13 Operating System IOS 15.4.1   My Question or Issue Spotify doesn`t download in background. App must be opened, and with unblocked screen to do...

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Deleting played podcast episodes?

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceiPhone 7Operating SystemiOS 12.3.1Spotify VersionSpotify 8.5.14 My Question or IssueIt used to be the case that I could look at a big list of all my downloaded podcast episodes, and easily delete en mass the ones I've alrea...

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  Plan Premium Country UK   Device iPhone 7 Operating System iOS 12.3.1 Spotify Version Spotify 8.5.14   My Question or Issue It used to be the case that I could look at ...

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Solved!! Only one song is not playable

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 16) My Question or IssueIf I want to play the song „I’m Good“ by Bebe Rhexa and David Guetta it won’t start playing. I can listen to every other just but not to this song. It’s also not s...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 16)   My Question or Issue If I want to play the song „I’m Good“ by Bebe Rhexa and David Guetta it won’t start pla...

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More 'local files' shenanigans

Hello,I had an issue I reported here in the forums late last year. Unfortunately the thread was hijacked by another user reporting a similar (but not identical) issue so I was unable to resolve the problem back then. However, I've recently almost com...

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Hello, I had an issue I reported here in the forums late last year. Unfortunately the thread was hijacked by another user reporting a similar (but not identical) issue so I was unable to resolve t...

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How to I stop "recommended songs" from appearing on my playlists?

I created a playlist with specific music for me to workout to, and Spotify keeps adding additional songs to it as part of the playlist. It's annoying and I want to find a way to turn it off but have been unsuccessful thus far. How do I turn this off?

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I created a playlist with specific music for me to workout to, and Spotify keeps adding additional songs to it as part of the playlist. It's annoying and I want to find a way to turn it off but have ...

kaworu_bloodpaw

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Superuser Contribution Can't play songs

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easierPlanFreeCountryus DeviceIpod touch 5th genOperating SystemIOS 9.3.5 I had bought a ipod touch 5 gen for fun.It was working good until one day(Today)I couldn't chose th...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier Plan Free Country us   Device Ipod touch 5th gen Operating System IOS 9.3.5   I had bought a i...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Low volume on Spotify when using Google Cast

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 10Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueFor the last few days I’ve notice a significant decrease in the volume that Spotify plays at on my Google Home mini. The same thing is happening on all 3 of my mini...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 10 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue For the last few days I’ve notice a significant decrease in the volume that Spotify play...

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Custom Order of Playlists not reflected in Carplay

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 13.7 My Question or IssueHave looked (endlessly, lol) but haven't found this exact problem: the customized order of my playlists USED to appear in Carplay as it does on the Desk app but ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 13.7   My Question or Issue Have looked (endlessly, lol) but haven't found this exact problem: the customized ord...

Heinzdaniels

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Superuser Contribution My iPhone app keeps crashing, I'm on iOS 16.3

My iPhone app keeps crashing, I'm on iOS 16.3 and tried everything to fix it. Below is a list of things I've tried:- Clean delete + restart + reinstall - Reset iPhone settings - Try with WiFi and cellular - Logout on all devices Nothing works. I can ...

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My iPhone app keeps crashing, I'm on iOS 16.3 and tried everything to fix it. Below is a list of things I've tried: - Clean delete + restart + reinstall - Reset iPhone settings - Try with WiFi...

Vasil

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