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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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iPhone 5 won´t sync

I am choosing "Manually choose playlists to sync" in Spotify to sync a few albums to my iPhone 5, but they do not show up on my phone. How difficult can it be?

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I am choosing "Manually choose playlists to sync" in Spotify to sync a few albums to my iPhone 5, but they do not show up on my phone. How difficult can it be?

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Share and Play Group

Ipad / iphone iosWas enjoying spotify until nowWant to share playlist with another spotify user. (Non facebook)Search in 'friends' entering spotify user name......does not workInputting 'spotify:user:USERNAME' in general search brings up user but the...

Newbie

Ipad / iphone ios Was enjoying spotify until now Want to share playlist with another spotify user. (Non facebook) Search in 'friends' entering spotify user name......does not work Inputting '...

Peter__

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Spotify Connect does not work between iOS and Windows 7 on LAN (not WiFi)

Is there a way to use the remote control feature to control Windows Spotfiy on a computer that is plugged into ethernet from an iPhone on the same network?

Newbie

Is there a way to use the remote control feature to control Windows Spotfiy on a computer that is plugged into ethernet from an iPhone on the same network?

Peter__

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Missing scroller on iPhones

Hi, I used to use Spotify on Android and there was a very convenient scroller on playlist that was thick enough to scroll fast back down to the end of the playlist. This never existed on iPhones. Is there any way of having this request heard from Spo...

Gig Goer

Hi,    I used to use Spotify on Android and there was a very convenient scroller on playlist that was thick enough to scroll fast back down to the end of the playlist. This never existe...

Elisamusic

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Spotify will not locate my device!

So... I've noticed this is an on going problem! It really shouldn't be. I've been trying to sync local files from my desktop service to my Iphone 5. I've tried with the cable, without. I've tried logging in and out, on both devices. I've tried restar...

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So... I've noticed this is an on going problem! It really shouldn't be.   I've been trying to sync local files from my desktop service to my Iphone 5.    I've tried with the ca...

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Cant sync playlist to play off line

Cant find how to sync playlist to offline mode on ipod it shows my device when plugged in but nothing about syncing comes up

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Cant find how to sync playlist to offline mode on ipod it shows my device when plugged in but nothing about syncing comes up

Peter__

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Solved!! Can you sync downloaded files in Spotify with an ipod?

Hello, Is it possible to sync the songs that you make "available offline" on spotify with a standard Ipod? It only seems to syncs my local mp3's and not the songs i download from spotify. Thanks in advance

Newbie

Hello,   Is it possible to sync the songs that you make "available offline" on spotify with a standard Ipod? It only seems to syncs my local mp3's and not the songs i download from spotify. ...

Peter__

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Starred playlist disappears and won't sync across devices

Hi, I have had my starred playlist disappear every time it's created. And it wouldn't sync across devices. It's very frustrating to say the least. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I created this on an iPad Air running the latest iOS. Many thanks...

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Hi, I have had my starred playlist disappear every time it's created. And it wouldn't sync across devices. It's very frustrating to say the least. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I created th...

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Ipod will not sync

I just got a T4300HD MP3 MP4 player and no matter what I do, I can not get it to sync with Spotify. I'm sure I'm ignorant to this...any advice, suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. I have down loaded I Tunes but I'm sure there is something that...

Newbie

I just got a T4300HD MP3 MP4 player and no matter what I do, I can not get it to sync with Spotify.  I'm sure I'm ignorant to this...any advice, suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.  ...

Peter__

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Solved!! "Your Music" no longer synced

So I've been getting used to the "your music" interface and liking it for the most part, except yesterday, without explanation, the your music section on my iPhone was empty. Luckily it's still on my desktop app, but has anyone else expereinced this?...

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So I've been getting used to the "your music" interface and liking it for the most part, except yesterday, without explanation, the your music section on my iPhone was empty. Luckily it's still on my...

MattSuda

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Synced Playlists streaming data usage

I have synced playlists. Because many of the tracks in my playlis will not play in "offline" mode, I need to be online. If I'm online and the tracks are synced, do they still use data over my 4g or do they play from the local device? thanks, Joe

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I have synced playlists.  Because many of the tracks in my playlis will not play in "offline" mode, I need to be online.  If I'm online and the tracks are synced, do they still use data ove...

Rafael

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Solved!! app says I'm offline when I'm not, won't open

Tried to open iPhone app and I get the Browse screen that tells me I'm offline. Checked other apps, all open fine, I AM online. When I click in the upper left corner nothing happens, like it's locked. Very frustrating, as this renders the app totally...

Roadie

Tried to open iPhone app and I get the Browse screen that tells me I'm offline. Checked other apps, all open fine, I AM online. When I click in the upper left corner nothing happens, like it's locked...

jackory

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Can't login behind a firewall via a proxy server

Hi all, Hopeing someone can help, I have been asked to get the Spotify app working within my school on iPads. At first we thought it was the Proxy/webfilter which all web traffic is directed at. I released the various IP address mentioned in the post...

Newbie

Hi all,   Hopeing someone can help, I have been asked to get the Spotify app working within my school on iPads. At first we thought it was the Proxy/webfilter which all web traffic is direct...

Peter__

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No way to filter synched files only?

I'm new to Spotify, but have used other services like Rdio and Deezer. In both of these, there is an easy and obvious way to show only your synchronized files, so that you can browse and play freely without the worry of having in internet connection....

Music Fan

I'm new to Spotify, but have used other services like Rdio and Deezer. In both of these, there is an easy and obvious way to show only your synchronized files, so that you can browse and play freely ...

cdechery

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Compound issue: Can't sort playlists AND can't remove from playlist while listening to a song

So there are two issues: 1) You can't sort a playlist by Arist or Song 2) You can't delete a song when you are on the "cover art" screen This creates an issue when I want to modify playlists live. There is no "remove from playlist option" when I list...

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So there are two issues:   1) You can't sort a playlist by Arist or Song 2) You can't delete a song when you are on the "cover art" screen   This creates an issue when  I wan...

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How do I play a Spotify playlist concurrently on multiple metworked devices in my home?

How do I play a Spotify playlist concurrently on multiple metworked devices in my home? Current scenerio: I live in a large home with multiple levels. I have networked device(s) in each room with the Spotify app installed on each. In order to listen ...

Casual Listener

How do I play a Spotify playlist concurrently on multiple metworked devices in my home?   Current scenerio:  I live in a large home with multiple levels. I have networked device(s) in e...

Peter__

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If I click anything during a search, Spotify acts like I "cancelled" the search.

I sure hope this was a mistake on Spotify's end. After a search, if I click on anything the search disapears and the list of songs and order goes back to what it would have been before the search. The "cancel search" animation is shown. For example, ...

Visitor

I sure hope this was a mistake on Spotify's end.   After a search, if I click on anything the search disapears and the list of songs and order goes back to what it would have been before the...

Peter__

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Spotify unlimited on mobile

Hi, i was just wondering i love having spotify on my phone but are there any perks for unlimited subscribers on mobile coming such as not getting served ads? thanks!

Regular

Hi,   i was just wondering i love having spotify on my phone but are there any perks for unlimited subscribers on mobile coming such as not getting served ads?   thanks!

Peter__

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Solved!! iPhone 5s iOS 7 sharing issue

I have a Premium account and a iPhone 5s with ios7. I am unable to share tracks via SMS or email. Each time I try to share a track a window pops up and disappear immediately and am return to the screen with track I am trying to share. Is anyone else ...

Newbie

I have a Premium account and a iPhone 5s with ios7. I am unable to share tracks via SMS or email. Each time I try to share a track a window pops up and disappear immediately and am return to the scre...

SegmentZero

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Premium not working on iPhone

My account has stopped working we are given premium as part of our contract with work. Why has it stopped working?

Newbie

My account has stopped working we are given premium as part of our contract with work. Why has it stopped working?

Peter__

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