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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 ...

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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Solved!! Volume control problem

Hi, I have Iphone 4s with 0.9.4.25 Spotify version, and Ipad 2 with same version of Spotify. I have free Premium account trial for 30 days, and I will continue to buy it. But there is one issue. When I am playing music from my iPad I see my iPad on m...

Newbie

Hi,   I have Iphone 4s with 0.9.4.25 Spotify version, and Ipad 2 with same version of Spotify. I have free Premium account trial for 30 days, and I will continue to buy it. But there is one ...

Peter__

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Spotify on iPhone 4s initializes after return from background process

DescriptionReturning from background process, Spotify re-initializes A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. Start Spotify2. Play something3. Stop play4. open some other App and keep Spotify in background5. Return to Spotify (e.g.. Stoppi...

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Description Returning from background process, Spotify re-initializes   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Start Spotify 2. Play something 3. Stop play 4. ...

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Volume changes automatically

How do I stop my ipad from automatically increasing/decreasing the volume during playback? I've looked at other posts similar to this but the instructions are all to help with MAC/PC issues I can't find the equivalent instructions for the ipad. Thank...

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How do I stop my ipad from automatically increasing/decreasing the volume during playback?  I've looked at other posts similar to this but the instructions are all to help with MAC/PC issues I c...

NTilston

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Can't open spotify!

I can't login to spotify on my computer. I've reset and reset, no solution. Is there anyone that can possibly help me? I've checked my firewall, settings and nothing has changed. Lost......

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I can't login to spotify on my computer. I've reset and reset, no solution. Is there anyone that can possibly help me? I've checked my firewall, settings and nothing has changed. Lost......

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How to sort a playlist on ios by most recent song added?

Hey all, This is probably a basic question but it's driving me nuts - I usually like listening to playlists by most recent song added on the desktop version. But on the iOS app, I can't find the option to do this sorting. I'm assuming it exists - can...

Newbie

Hey all,   This is probably a basic question but it's driving me nuts - I usually like listening to playlists by most recent song added on the desktop version. But on the iOS app, I can't fi...

Joe

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How do I get Spotify for ios 4!?

I just bought spotify, I want it on my ipod touch! I have ios5.1.1 i read i need spotify for ios4. how do i get this? id ownload app but it says i need ios6.. help plz..

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I just bought spotify, I want it on my ipod touch!   I have ios5.1.1 i read i need spotify for ios4.  how do i get this?  id ownload app but it says i need ios6.. help plz..

Joe

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Spotify stops playing after a few seconds

Had issues playing these songs via my iPhone. The song starts playing for about 30secs and says that the title cannot be played. There are no problems playing the same songs on my computer... These are the songs: 40 Day Dream by Edward Sharpe & The M...

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Had issues playing these songs via my iPhone. The song starts playing for about 30secs and says that the title cannot be played. There are no problems playing the same songs on my computer... &nb...

Joe

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Solved!! Unable to press "OK" on "Couldn't Log In" message on iPad Mini

When I try to access Spotify (I have Premium) on my iPad Mini iOS 7.1, I get an error message (see attached screenshot) that states: "Couldn't Log In Unable to login, either username or password is incorrect. Have you signed up for a Spotify account?...

Music Fan

When I try to access Spotify (I have Premium) on my iPad Mini iOS 7.1, I get an error message (see attached screenshot) that states:   "Couldn't Log In Unable to login, either username or ...

PetBearSounds

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Doesn't pick up where I left off

Seems to me that the iPhone mobile app (0.9.4.25) used to know what song I was playing and I could resume from there. Now when I leave the app for a length of time, it goes through what I imagine is logging me in (the three dots), where I can see wha...

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Seems to me that the iPhone mobile app (0.9.4.25) used to know what song I was playing and I could resume from there. Now when I leave the app for a length of time, it goes through what I imagine is ...

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Solved!! Spotify premium not working on my iPhone

It's been a week and Spotify hasn't been working on my iPhone. I've tried logging out/logging in and reinstalling but nothing works. My playlists are gone and it won't load my profile or any playlists in the browsing section. I'm not able to listen t...

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It's been a week and Spotify hasn't been working on my iPhone. I've tried logging out/logging in and reinstalling but nothing works. My playlists are gone and it won't load my profile or any playlist...

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My friends' playlists no longer show up on my app anymore. Any solution ideas?

I've tried restarting my phone and logging out of Spotify, but I can't get my friends' playlists to show up anymore. Anyone else have this issue?

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I've tried restarting my phone and logging out of Spotify, but I can't get my friends' playlists to show up anymore. Anyone else have this issue?

Peter__

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PC to iPhone Sync Without Downloading - Possible?

As everyone is aware, the Spotify iPhone app doesn't allow users to clear its cache (please give kudos to this request!!!). Currently, the only way to accomplish this is to remove and reinstall the app. Doing this will clear out the cache; however, i...

Gig Goer

As everyone is aware, the Spotify iPhone app doesn't allow users to clear its cache (please give kudos to this request!!!).  Currently, the only way to accomplish this is to remove and reinstall...

Joe

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Follow, Profile, Notifications not working

Hi, I have spotify premium and I use it on my i[hone, Ipad, mac and with the web player sometimes. I realized today that I cannot go to my profile ( "Something went wrong " on Iphone, blank content on MAC and WEbplayer. Also, notifcations does not ap...

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Hi,   I have spotify premium and I use it on my i[hone, Ipad, mac and with the web player sometimes. I realized today that I cannot go to my profile ( "Something went wrong " on Iphone, blan...

Joe

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Solved!! I am unable to view my profile from my iPhone. How can I fix this?

I mainly use spotify on my iPhone, and recently I have been unable to view my profile. I have tried a clean reinstallation multiple times, but it has not helped. When I try to go to my profile, it shows that it is constantly loading, but nothing ever...

Newbie

I mainly use spotify on my iPhone, and recently I have been unable to view my profile. I have tried a clean reinstallation multiple times, but it has not helped. When I try to go to my profile, it sh...

Merik

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Spotify freezes when opened while playing

After the latest update (version 0.9.4.25), Spotify will freeze whenever I open it while it's playing. The freeze is temporary, and usually lasts between 20 - 30 seconds. Often this means I won't be able to like a song form the radio if there's less ...

Music Fan

After the latest update (version 0.9.4.25), Spotify will freeze whenever I open it while it's playing. The freeze is temporary, and usually lasts between 20 - 30 seconds.   Often this means ...

HeyRay2

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My Profile not loading and Friends Cannot find me

I have Spotify Premium and am using it on ipad and iphone 5S. When I go to my profile page is just keeps spinning and spinning and my friend scannot find me by using my Facebook information. I have tried a clean re-install of Spotify on my device to ...

Newbie

I have Spotify Premium and am using it on ipad and iphone 5S.  When I go to my profile page is just keeps spinning and spinning and my friend scannot find me by using my Facebook information. &n...

Peter__

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Syncing Local FIles - local file substituted from local file to unwanted version

I'm trying to sync a local file to my iPhone from my Mac but it gets substituted with another version of the song on the iPhone. Both the name of the song and the main artist have changed - from a studio recording with the songwriter to a live record...

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  I'm trying to sync a local file to my iPhone from my Mac but it gets substituted with another version of the song on the iPhone. Both the name of the song and the main artist have changed - ...

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spotify lags on my local files synced to offline

When my ipod is switched to offline and try to play local file playlist it have huge problems with that. mostly freezes screen for 5 to 10 seconds if i want to change track or change playlist. this happen only when im offline and mostly on playlists ...

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When my ipod is switched to offline and try to play local file playlist it have huge problems with that. mostly freezes screen for 5 to 10 seconds if i want to change track or change playlist. this h...

berud

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iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1 - Spotify no longer loads

Hi, I've seen numerous complaints about this but cant find a solution - please help. I have deleted and reinstalled Spotify on my Ipad 5.1.1 numerous times and although it proposes to offer me an earlier version which is compatible to my Ipad it star...

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Hi,   I've seen numerous complaints about this but cant find a solution - please help.   I have deleted and reinstalled Spotify on my Ipad 5.1.1 numerous times and although it propo...

Peter__

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premium problems HELP PLEASE

I paid 9.99 for the premium. I have been doing this forawhile now, and never had a problem. Until now. It seems that my Spotify rrefuses to acknowledge that I am a premium member. It works for about 30 seconds, then reverts me to free. Its been doing...

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I paid 9.99 for the premium. I have been doing this forawhile now, and never had a problem. Until now. It seems that my Spotify rrefuses to acknowledge that I am a premium member. It works for about ...

Peter__

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