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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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Michaelman11

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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 ...

Roadie

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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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Album Shuffle play on iPhone

For 2 consecutive days I briefly listened to an album on shuffle play. The same 3 songs played first both days in a row. This album has 20 songs. If shuffle play is supposed to be random then how do same 3 songs play first?

Roadie

For 2 consecutive days I briefly listened to an album on shuffle play. The same 3 songs played first both days in a row. This album has 20 songs. If shuffle play is supposed to be random then how do ...

jeremygoh

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Spotify Premium sound quality issues - 320 kbps "equivalent" not equivalent to 320 kbps at all

Hi, I use spotify premium, set to "extreme" quality (always have). So far I have used it to stream music to my AirPlay speakers for background music listening. Everything was fine and I did not detect problems with quality (would be difficult with Ai...

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Hi,   I use spotify premium, set to "extreme" quality (always have). So far I have used it to stream music to my AirPlay speakers for background music listening. Everything was fine and I di...

jaden425

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Solved!! Discover tab

My discover tab has disappeared on my iPhone. Where has it gone?

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My discover tab has disappeared on my iPhone. Where has it gone?

HardHatMack

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Solved!! Problems downloading playlists

After a thorough search through the forums I have followed all the advice but am still having problems. I would be hugely grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. I have used a template I found in a previous (old) thread to explain:...

Visitor

After a thorough search through the forums I have followed all the advice but am still having problems. I would be hugely grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. I have used a temp...

jeremygoh

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Playlist download problem
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Sync playlists w/ ipod nano 6th gen

Hey! I have the nano 6th generation, and I was wondering if it was possible to download playlists on it? I assumed it would since it's a newer version. It starts downloading, gets up to .11gb and then quits. Then I look on it, and it only loaded 2 so...

Newbie

Hey! I have the nano 6th generation, and I was wondering if it was possible to download playlists on it? I assumed it would since it's a newer version. It starts downloading, gets up to .11gb and the...

Joe

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect Sets Volume to Max

I use Spotify on my iPad Mini to control Beoplay A9 using Connect. Sometimes when I close the Spotify app and reopen it while the songs are playing, it sets the Connect volume to max automatically after detecting the device. I have been scared the he...

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I use Spotify on my iPad Mini to control Beoplay A9 using Connect. Sometimes when I close the Spotify app and reopen it while the songs are playing, it sets the Connect volume to max automatically af...

crabello

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Solved!! Save specific occurence of dynamic playlist, such as #ThrowbackThursday

I really like last Thursday's occurence, so I clicked "follow" but I'm pretty sure by doing this I'm subscribing to an ever-updating playlist, not last Thursday's occurence. How do I save this one occurence? I know I can manually add each song to a p...

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I really like last Thursday's occurence, so I clicked "follow" but I'm pretty sure by doing this I'm subscribing to an ever-updating playlist, not last Thursday's occurence.  How do I save this ...

Joe

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App Crashing after clicking song

I have an iPhone 5, app version 1.4.1, premium account. Certain songs will play just fine(ie, songs on main welcome screen), but when I do a search, and click a song, the app just crashes! I have uninstalled the app, rebooted phone, installed the app...

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I have an iPhone 5,  app version 1.4.1, premium account. Certain songs will play just fine(ie, songs on main welcome screen), but when I do a search, and click a song, the app just crashes! ...

jeremygoh

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Solved!! Is upgrading to PREMIUM the only way to turn off SHUFFLE PLAY (for use on iPhone 3)?

My duaghter is using an old iPhone3 to access her Spotify playlists. Suddenly she has no option other than Shuffle Play. Suggestions from previous posts on this Forum are not working. Is upgrading to PREMIUM the only way to turn off SHUFFLE PLAY (for...

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My duaghter is using an old iPhone3 to access her Spotify playlists.  Suddenly she has no option other than Shuffle Play.  Suggestions from previous posts on this Forum are not working. &nb...

wahoo650

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Spotify crashes when trying to play track tagged by Shazam

If I select a track in Shazam then select 'Listen on Spotify', Spotify opens OK and highlights the track I want. If I then select it to play Spotify crashes.This happens with a variety of tracks. I've tried deleting and reinstalling Spotify but I sti...

Newbie

If I select a track in Shazam then select 'Listen on Spotify', Spotify opens OK and highlights the track I want. If I then select it to play Spotify crashes.This happens with a variety of tracks. I'v...

jeremygoh

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Solved!! :SEARCHED: Local files not syncing to IPHONE 5S - worked before, then disappeared! Can't add now!

As title states, When I would update my local files, the main menu on the Spotify app would say "Syncing 1 of 5" and now it doesn't sync/update or recognize not even ONE local file!!! Please help! I repeat, It USED TO WORK, Doesn't work anymore out o...

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As title states,   When I would update my local files, the main menu on the Spotify app would say "Syncing 1 of 5" and now it doesn't sync/update or recognize not even ONE local file!!! &n...

Joe

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How come the new alphabetizer only does some of the playlists?

It does about the first 50 and then you scroll down and they're not really alphabetized, and how come they are not alphabetized on the desktop.

Roadie

It does about the first 50 and then you scroll down and they're not really alphabetized, and how come they are not alphabetized on the desktop.

jeremygoh

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Solved!! Syncing playlists with ipod nano

I hook up my ipod nano 4th gen with my computer and i click on the playlists i want to sync to my ipod and it has a green arrow pointing down on the playlist and i give it 2 mins but nothing else happens!

Roadie

I hook up my ipod nano 4th gen with my computer and i click on the playlists i want to sync to my ipod and it has a green arrow pointing down on the playlist and i give it 2 mins but nothing else hap...

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Filter music playlists

Hello, I've not found a solution to classify music by date. So I can't know the music that has recently been added to a playlist, there is no order. In addition, I get no notifications when a playlist is updated yet all the switches are turned. Thank...

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Hello,   I've not found a solution to classify music by date. So I can't know the music that has recently been added to a playlist, there is no order. In addition, I get no notifications w...

Joe

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Need help with two things

I have an iPhone 4S running on iOS 6. The latest updated has mess with my spotify a lot. When I search a song and try and play it from the search menu, the app crashes. I have to go to the album to play the song. Am I the only one with this problem?S...

Casual Listener

I have an iPhone 4S running on iOS 6. The latest updated has mess with my spotify a lot. When I search a song and try and play it from the search menu, the app crashes. I have to go to the album t...

jeremygoh

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Solved!! Recently Played Albums

What's the deal here? I haven't listened to the albums in several weeks. Can I delete them?

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What's the deal here? I haven't listened to the albums in several weeks. Can I delete them?

Joe

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New spotify iPhone update 1.4

Hello Spotify community. My issue is I don't have the ability to filter my playlist after the new update. My iPad has the feature but not my IPhone. I've tried to reinstall the app a few times and still nothing. It shows under about on the app 1.4 bu...

Casual Listener

Hello Spotify community. My issue is I don't have the ability to filter my playlist after the new update. My iPad has the feature but not my IPhone. I've tried to reinstall the app a few times and s...

Peter__

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Solved!! iPhone app will not open

Hi Everyone, I have an iPhone 4; I recently updated my spotify app to version 1.4.1. However, every time I click the app, it does not open up, so I can not listen to any Spotify music on my iPhone. I tried deleting the app and redownloading it, but i...

Casual Listener

Hi Everyone,   I have an iPhone 4; I recently updated my spotify app to version 1.4.1. However, every time I click the app, it does not open up, so I can not listen to any Spotify music...

Ces

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Spotify does not find iPhone 5S under devices.

Alright, so I have tried connecting my phone to my laptop so that I can sync, but nothing happened, I went through all of the troubleshooting and nothing has changed, my laptop still does not pick up my phone. Please help because this is very annoyin...

Newbie

Alright, so I have tried connecting my phone to my laptop so that I can sync, but nothing happened, I went through all of the troubleshooting and nothing has changed, my laptop still does not pick up...

jeremygoh

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Solved!! Akbum and Artist view on iPad doesn't work

HiI have Spotify Premium on my iPhone and iPad. On my iPhone, when I have the Play-View with the cvet of the current played song I can tap on the symbol with the tree points to see for examle the corresponding album or artist. But on the iPad I didn'...

Music Fan

Hi I have Spotify Premium on my iPhone and iPad. On my iPhone, when I have the Play-View with the cvet of the current played song I can tap on the symbol with the tree points to see for examle the...

Birchy1955

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