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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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Gigiii

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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

makeabetterapp

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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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My Spotify is in Chinese

I just downloaded Spotify for my iPhone 4. My language is actually Finnish and my phone puts adds in English but the Spotify is in Chinese! How can I change that? I have redownloaded it and tried to find some "choose your language" but my Chinese is ...

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I just downloaded Spotify for my iPhone 4. My language is actually Finnish and my phone puts adds in English but the Spotify is in Chinese! How can I change that? I have redownloaded it and tried to ...

rocketboots

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Multiple push messages for the same release

Hi, I would like to know why my spotify app is keepin on sending me notifications about a new release (Born to rage by Dada Life) multiple times a day. Thanks,

Newbie

Hi,    I would like to know why my spotify app is keepin on sending me notifications about a new release (Born to rage by Dada Life) multiple times a day.    Thanks, 

MichaelJerzak

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Advanced search options don't work on iPad 4, IOS7

Hi, I'm a spotify premium user and have on several occasions tried to use the advanced search syntax. But it never works. As an example searching fair genre:jazz NOT artist:Armstrong returns three tracks by Louis Armstrong (see attached screen shot)....

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Hi, I'm a spotify premium user and have on several occasions tried to use the advanced search syntax. But it never works. As an example searching fair genre:jazz NOT artist:Armstrong returns three tr...

BobAllen

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Paid but not working

I paid for my acct for this month but I still cant play my music

Newbie

I paid for my acct for this month but I still cant play my music

Josh

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Solved!! Not able to play music even though on premium

Hey there , I just upgraded to premium , it worked for the 30 free trial , now Iv paid for it but my app still thinks I haven't paid and won't let me play music - my status on overview shows am a premium users - how do I get this sorted ? Thank u !!

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Hey there , I just upgraded to premium , it worked for the 30 free trial , now Iv paid for it but my app still thinks I haven't paid and won't let me play music - my status on overview shows am a pre...

Sherwen

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Can't login on ipad to spotify app

Hey everybody, I registered to Spotify today ( without Facebook) and I can't login to the app. It says "Login failed, blabla have you changed your password?" THanks, Victor

Newbie

Hey everybody,   I registered to Spotify today ( without Facebook) and I can't login to the app.   It says "Login failed, blabla have you changed your password?"   THanks, ...

Josh

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App Store says it's installed but really isn't

So, I tried installing the newest Spotify app on my iPhone 5s but it doesn't show up on my main screen. But when I go to the app store and search it, the store tells me that it's installed. Instead of having an install option, it just says open, but ...

Newbie

So, I tried installing the newest Spotify app on my iPhone 5s but it doesn't show up on my main screen.  But when I go to the app store and search it, the store tells me that it's installed. &nb...

JonMc

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Solved!! Issue with downloading playlists on iphone 5s

Can't snyc playlists on LTE. I get an error noting "syncing has paused please connect to Wi-FI". Using Iphone 5s.

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Can't snyc playlists on LTE. I get an error noting "syncing has paused please connect to  Wi-FI". Using Iphone 5s. 

Peter__

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Swiping gone :(

I'm wondering if I'm the only one to notice but a lot of the swiping actions have been taken out on the new update. For example when listening to a song, and the album cover is on full screen "song details" you can no longer swipe down to close and s...

Newbie

I'm wondering if I'm the only one to notice but a lot of the swiping actions have been taken out on the new update. For example when listening to a song, and the album cover is on full screen "song d...

Peter__

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Solved!! Spotify closes

When I start spotify on my iPad, spotify closes itself after just a few seconds. I have upgraded spotify several times, I have also reinstall spotify but without success. What should I do...?

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When I start spotify on my iPad, spotify closes itself after just a few seconds. I have upgraded spotify several times, I have also reinstall spotify but without success. What should I do...?

moto_n_more

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Some songs synced offline to my iPhone 5 running IOS 7.1.4 will not play

This started happening 2 days ago, some songs on a new playlist I synced would not play. Spotify would switch to the next song, but no time bar would come up and the song would just freeze, I skipped a few songs and found some songs that would play, ...

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This started happening 2 days ago, some songs on a new playlist I synced would not play. Spotify would switch to the next song, but no time bar would come up and the song would just freeze, I skipped...

gre3nrain

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Equaliser

This apps will be perfect if only there were an equalizer. But there's not and I think it's really a shame !!!So I'm sorry to stop registering and paying if this problem isn't solved quickly.

Newbie

This apps will be perfect if only there were an equalizer. But there's not and I think it's really a shame !!! So I'm sorry to stop registering and paying if this problem isn't solved quickly.

jeremygoh

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Can't share to Twitter, iOS 7, 5S

Strange issue- Having trouble sharing tracks to Twitter from my iPhone 5S (iOS 7). When I tap "Twitter" on the share tab, nothing happens. All of the other choices (Facebook, Email, etc.) work fine. I notice that this happens when I'm signed in to Tw...

Gig Goer

Strange issue- Having trouble sharing tracks to Twitter from my iPhone 5S (iOS 7).  When I tap "Twitter" on the share tab, nothing happens.  All of the other choices (Facebook, Email, etc.)...

Systemaddict

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Liked from Radio app is missing

I dont have a liked from radio app that I can find anywhere. Not sure if I deleted it by accident or not. How to get it back? Thanks

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I dont have a liked from radio app that I can find anywhere. Not sure if I deleted it by accident or not. How to get it back? Thanks

Peter__

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iPhone 4S with iOS7 running Spotify with my Alpine Car Stereo over iPhone cable

Hi Everyone, I have an Alpine car stereo with an iPhone/iPod cable attached to it. It integrates into the touch screen on the stereo itself and lets me control the device remotely. It has worked with my iPod for years. However when I plug my device (...

Newbie

Hi Everyone,   I have an Alpine car stereo with an iPhone/iPod cable attached to it. It integrates into the touch screen on the stereo itself and lets me control the device remotely. It has ...

orion747

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165 tracks on my desktop but 120 on my iPhone playlist

My playlists look different with just two of my "Christmas" playlists. one has 165 on my computer and 120 on my phone, and another has 159 on desktop and 116 on my iPhone. Missing songs play on desktop and I can search them out on my phone. Just won'...

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My playlists look different with just two of my "Christmas" playlists.  one has 165 on my computer and 120 on my phone, and another has 159 on desktop and 116 on my iPhone.  Missing songs p...

winonacor

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iPhone wiped all synched tracks on reboot

Description I rebooted my phone while putting gas in my car this morning. I had been listening to an offline playlist via bluetooth when I shut off my car. When the phone turned back on, all of my synchronized files (with the exception of local files...

Music Fan

Description I rebooted my phone while putting gas in my car this morning. I had been listening to an offline playlist via bluetooth when I shut off my car. When the phone turned back on, all of my ...

maximusmmiv

Music Fan

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Streaming Local files over wifi to Iphone.

Okay let me be clear, since every thing i try to find something on this it isnt a strait answer. If my laptop at home is connected to the WiFi. Can I listen to my local files (itunes and music files) on my Iphone while at work. I always have a hotspo...

Newbie

Okay let me be clear, since every thing i try to find something on this it isnt a strait answer. If my laptop at home is connected to the WiFi. Can I listen to my local files (itunes and music files)...

Josh

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Solved!! Track Synchronization

Hello, I just purchased Spotify Premium. My sister and I will be sharing this account. However when I try to play a track on my iPhone, it begins playing on hers as well thru the "Connect" feature. I would like to turn this off so that we can listen ...

Casual Listener

Hello, I just purchased Spotify Premium. My sister and I will be sharing this account. However when I try to play a track on my iPhone, it begins playing on hers as well thru the "Connect" feature. I...

Micahdebick

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