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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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App crashes after changing facebook password

Just a heads up. For the past day or two, Spotify has crashed as soon as I open it. Finally realized that what happened was I changed my Facebook password. The app could probably handle this better.

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Just a heads up.   For the past day or two, Spotify has crashed as soon as I open it. Finally realized that what happened was I changed my Facebook password. The app could probably handle th...

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Solved!! Music stops while streaming on my iPhone 5 (while running using Runkeeper)

Using the latest iOS and the latest Spotify (0.9.2.7), I'm having trouble while running (using the latest Runkeeper). The trouble started after upgrading Spotify. Seems like there is some trouble handling 3G/4G base stations. The area I'm running the...

Newbie

Using the latest iOS and the latest Spotify (0.9.2.7), I'm having trouble while running (using the latest Runkeeper). The trouble started after upgrading Spotify. Seems like there is some trouble han...

DEfUsTiONteLe

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Why does the Spotify iPad app require iOS 6?

Hi I logged in to Spotify and saw the ad for the iPad app. I tried to install the app, only to find that it won't install/run on my 1st gen iPad with iOS5. Why the restriction? I can't install a newer OS and I'm certainly not going to buy a new iPad ...

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Hi   I logged in to Spotify and saw the ad for the iPad app. I tried to install the app, only to find that it won't install/run on my 1st gen iPad with iOS5.   Why the res...

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Recognizing songs within a playlist

I have a playlist with Malher 10 symphonies. The problem is that all the movements are listed consecutively, and I can't find the way to know where each symphony starts or to which symphony belongs a particular track. The problem is that all the trac...

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I have a playlist with Malher 10 symphonies. The problem is that all the movements are listed consecutively, and I can't find the way to know where each symphony starts or to which symphony belongs a...

Goodman

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Solved!! Can't follow on iOS

Can't follow artists and playlists on iOS. I can tap on the follow button, but if I go to the "Me" screen to access the list of who I'm following, the app just hangs. The count also does not change when I follow somebody. Currently, the count is stuc...

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Can't follow artists and playlists on iOS. I can tap on the follow button, but if I go to the "Me" screen to access the list of who I'm following, the app just hangs. The count also does not change w...

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iPhone 5 not showing up in Devices

My iPhone 5 no longer shows up in the desktop sidebar under "Devices," so I can no longer sync my local files. I have Spotify Premium and have tried all the combinations of logging out/in, reinstalling, restarting, running as an admin, checking my fi...

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My iPhone 5 no longer shows up in the desktop sidebar under "Devices," so I can no longer sync my local files. I have Spotify Premium and have tried all the combinations of logging out/in, reinstalli...

Joe

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Can't play tracks

I am a spotify premium user and I can always search individual tracks but now it only gives me artists and albums and won't let me click on tracks. Help!!!!

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I am a spotify premium user and I can always search individual tracks but now it only gives me artists and albums and won't let me click on tracks. Help!!!!

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Spotify App for iOS4 in UK

I had to reinstall Spotify app on Iphone 3G running IOS 4.2.1 (8C148). After much going round in crcles I reached a point where it said that the App for IOS4 is not available on the App Store in the UK. It was working happily last week. How do I rein...

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I had to reinstall Spotify app on Iphone 3G running IOS 4.2.1 (8C148). After much going round in crcles I reached a point where it said that the App for IOS4 is not available on the App Store in the ...

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IPod touch 3rd generation won't play offline playlists

I have the iOS 4 version on my ipod could this be why? Was thinking of upgrading to a 4th generation touch but not sure if I will encounter the same problem. I only upgraded to premium so that I could listen to the playlists offline when I go to the ...

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I have the iOS 4 version on my ipod could this be why? Was thinking of upgrading to a 4th generation touch but not sure if I will encounter the same problem. I only upgraded to premium so that I coul...

Peter__

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MOVISTAR and SPOTIFY PREMIUM

Hi, I have contracted the premium service with movistar saving 4€ but when I log in in my iphone 5 with my spoty account it doesn't reconigce the prmium service. I have updated the IOs7, I have downloaded the app again but the iphone doesn't reconigc...

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Hi,   I have contracted the premium service with movistar saving 4€ but when I  log in in my iphone 5 with my spoty account it doesn't reconigce the prmium service. I have updated the I...

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Related artists not showing

This feature was working fine yesterday on my ipad air but today no matter on how big the artist is (try abba) it still does bring up any related artists.Can anyone help? I have not done anything to my ipad no updates etcThanks in advance it's doing ...

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This feature was working fine yesterday on my ipad air but today no matter on how big the artist is (try abba) it still does bring up any related artists. Can anyone help? I have not done anything...

robzim737

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35 mb to 75 mb and then 135 mb. spotify file size becomes larger without sync offline.why?

when i first install spotify. it s about 38 mb onmy iphone. and when i listen some music it s 75 mb. now it s 135 mb. i dont sync offline music? why does it become larger? will it always go up ? i have only 16 gb version of iphone

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when i first install spotify. it s about 38 mb onmy iphone. and when i listen some music it s 75 mb. now it s 135 mb. i dont sync offline music? why does it become larger? will it always go u...

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[3GS] Spotify hangs/crashes when going to 'collection'

Hi all, Spotify hangs and eventually crashes after a while when going to 'collection' on my iphone 3GS. Hence, I cannot go to my saved playlists anymore (which are stored offline for use in my car). On my iphone 4s this does not occur. Already tried ...

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Hi all,   Spotify hangs and eventually crashes after a while when going to 'collection' on my iphone 3GS. Hence, I cannot go to my saved playlists anymore (which are stored offline for use...

Peter__

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Spotify Playlists

On the desktop if you go to [ browse -> browse music ] then there will be these options for 'featured', 'new releases', 'top lists', etc. and I was wondering where that option is on mobile device? It used to be available and it seems to have disappea...

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On the desktop if you go to [ browse -> browse music ] then there will be these options for 'featured', 'new releases', 'top lists', etc. and I was wondering where that option is on mobile device?...

Peter__

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Problema con cuenta premium

buenas noches tengo un problema , antes tenia la version gratuita y la actualice a la premiun , pero en mi celular sigo sin porder adelantar una cancion me sigue diciendo que , solo es posible dentro de 1hrs , solo se pueden adelantar 6 cada hora , p...

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buenas noches   tengo un problema , antes tenia la version gratuita y la actualice a la premiun , pero en mi celular  sigo sin porder adelantar una cancion me sigue diciendo que , solo ...

Peter__

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Can't share playlist with a spotify user

Hi,I'm trying to share a playlist with a spotify user (he does not have a facebook account) but when I use the share button and enter his username, he does not appear. The username is mvargas024.Thanks for the help!

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Hi, I'm trying to share a playlist with a spotify user (he does not have a facebook account) but when I use the share button and enter his username, he does not appear. The username is mvargas024. ...

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iPad Application Not Scrobling to Last.fm

Title pretty much says it all. I am on the latest update and spotify will not scrobble to last.fm, it's very annoying. I would like some help please. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and it hasn't worked. Thank you!

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Title pretty much says it all. I am on the latest update and spotify will not scrobble to last.fm, it's very annoying. I would like some help please. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and it ha...

matthado

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Gapless/Crossfade doesn't work on synced Local Files

This is a bummer, because there are a ton of albums I'd really like to hear gapless that I synced my own local files for (to try and avoid that 3333 offline track limit). I know gapless for these tracks don't even work on the desktop client so my hop...

Roadie

This is a bummer, because there are a ton of albums I'd really like to hear gapless that I synced my own local files for (to try and avoid that 3333 offline track limit).   I know gapless for ...

mbug90

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Solved!! iPhone app crashes (does not open)

Hi, Is anyone else having this problem? My iPhone app continues to crash/does not open since downloading the update. Any ideas?

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Hi,   Is anyone else having this problem? My iPhone app continues to crash/does not open since downloading the update.   Any ideas?

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Spotify does not resume bluetooth playing in my car

=== START OF TEMPLATE === Description Get in my car and start playing spotify to cars bluetooth. Go into work for the day Come back into car to drive home and iTunes starts playing instead of spotify which was the only app I had open. NOTE: This work...

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=== START OF TEMPLATE ===   Description Get in my car and start playing spotify to cars bluetooth.  Go into work for the day Come back into car to drive home and iTunes starts pla...

Peter__

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