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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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Solved!! Discover on mobile is spamming me (sponsored?) recommendations

iPhone 5S, latest iOS and spotify app. UK user. Scrolling down on my discover feed, nearly 50% of the entries are playlists from 'NOW That's What I Call Music!' - I don't follow this entity, I don't listen to the same style of music (pop) at all. It'...

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iPhone 5S, latest iOS and spotify app. UK user.   Scrolling down on my discover feed, nearly 50% of the entries are playlists from 'NOW That's What I Call Music!' - I don't follow this entit...

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Orange Exclamation Mark? What does it mean?

I am having a hard time with the mobile client syncing. Every time I try to sync a playlist or an album, there are 2 or more songs that cannot sync and they have an orange exclamation mark... can somebody tell me what it means? Screenshot attached...

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I am having a hard time with the mobile client syncing.   Every time I try to sync a playlist or an album, there are 2 or more songs that cannot sync and they have an orange exclamation mark.....

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Solved!! Spotify doesn't appear after I already downloaded it (iPad mini)

So I downloaded Spotify on my new iPad mini so I could later try the free premium month, but when the download was done and I clicked the "Open" option on the Spotify icon on the "Purchased" tab, nothing happens. The Spotify app doesn't appear on the...

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So I downloaded Spotify on my new iPad mini so I could later try the free premium month, but when the download was done and I clicked the "Open" option on the Spotify icon on the "Purchased" tab, not...

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Solved!! Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Spotify couldn't look more out of place in Apple's new iOS7 interface. Take a look, as compared with Rdio's updated app on the left (thanks to @Batman for the suggestion; see his post below): Rdio's stunning blurred background, icons, menus, and typo...

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Spotify couldn't look more out of place in Apple's new iOS7 interface.   Take a look, as compared with Rdio's updated app on the left (thanks to @Batman for the suggestion; see his post belo...

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Solved!! Spotify app crashes on start (IOS 6.1.3) after password change

Hi After changing my password the app won't start. It's working fine on a MacBook and Windows. Anyone experiencing the same problem? /Dan

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Hi After changing my password the app won't start. It's working fine on a MacBook and Windows. Anyone experiencing the same problem?   /Dan

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Pausing when lowering volume?

Hi, I've got a Spotify Premium Version and love to listen to music on my IPhone (4G). But whenever I change the volume (louder oder quiet) the music stops and Spotify jumps to the 'Exploring' menu. Who can help?

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Hi,   I've got a Spotify Premium Version and love to listen to music on my IPhone (4G).   But whenever I change the volume (louder oder quiet) the music stops and Spotify jumps to&n...

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Cancel Ipod Sync

Hello, I plugged in my Ipod to see if I could sync one playlist. This is not possible, as I have now learned. But now, my Ipod is stuck thinking he is going to be synced with Spotify and I cannot find a way to cancel the sync. Hard reset of my Ipod C...

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Hello,   I plugged in my Ipod to see if I could sync one playlist. This is not possible, as I have now learned. But now, my Ipod is stuck thinking he is going to be synced with Spotify and I...

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Organize Playlists Alphabetically and sending playlists

Is there any way to organize playlists alphabetically on the iPad-app? And how can I send a playlist to my wifes newly created account?

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Is there any way to organize playlists alphabetically on the iPad-app? And how can I send a playlist to my wifes newly created account?

Peter__

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Cannot Select Songs

Whenever I open spotify on my ipod 5 i am not able to select a song (as in press the song and it won't play) my friends are also having his issue and i would like help to solve this problem thanks. Also, whenever i press shuffle play it works but it ...

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Whenever I open spotify on my ipod 5 i am not able to select a song (as in press the song and it won't play) my friends are also having his issue and i would like help to solve this problem thanks. A...

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Local files missing from playlist

I made a playlist which is just made up of local files at the moment. on my laptop and phone the playlist has 56 songs, but on my ipad it only has 42 songs. so 14 songs havent synced. anyone know of a solution to this?

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I made a playlist which is just made up of local files at the moment. on my laptop and phone the playlist has 56 songs, but on my ipad it only has 42 songs. so 14 songs havent synced. anyone know of ...

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Ipod not syncing with iTunes

I just upgraded to the 30 day trail, so give me a break on this So I tried linking spotifuggle with my ipod And it says I need to link with itunes and enable disk use, I can't find it due to my laptop not being an apple, it's a windows only showing s...

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I just upgraded to the 30 day trail, so give me a break on this   So I tried linking spotifuggle with my ipod   And it says I need to link with itunes and enable disk use, I can't f...

Peter__

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Syncing files to iPod nano

I've synced a playlist to my iPod, but Spotify forces all of my local files onto it. I only want that one specific playlist of songs on the device. Every time I uncheck the Local Files "playlist' on the device screen, Spotify crashes. Anyone know of ...

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I've synced a playlist to my iPod, but Spotify forces all of my local files onto it. I only want that one specific playlist of songs on the device. Every time I uncheck the Local Files "playlist' on ...

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Not sync the songs in offline for iphone 5S

Hi there, I'm from Argentina. I'm a Premium user and the first time I download spotify on my phone I choose a couple of playlists to download offline. Some of them did but others don't. I have wifi at home and at my work. The weird thing I can see on...

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Hi there, I'm from Argentina. I'm a Premium user and the first time I download spotify on my phone I choose a couple of playlists to download offline. Some of them did but others don't. I have wifi a...

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offline sync not working

I have just updated to the latest version of spotify on my ipad iOS 7. And I can't offline sync any of my new playlists. None. And whenever I try to delete any current ones,the app crashes. When I try to offline sync the playlist, a little red exclam...

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I have just updated to the latest version of spotify on my ipad iOS 7. And I can't offline sync any of my new playlists. None. And whenever I try to delete any current ones,the app crashes. When I tr...

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Solved!! Ios synchronization issues

Hi Team.From some time I can not play tracks which are synchronized.They are showing as synchronized but all I see is this and nothing is playing... Is there any solution for this issue?

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Hi Team. From some time I can not play tracks which are synchronized. They are showing as synchronized but all I see is this and nothing is playing... Is there any solution for this issue?

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Spotify app doesnt recognize and sync local files

Hello guys, I have a problem with the local syncing on my ios device, i've searched on every forum for a solution but I couldn't find it. I hope one of you can answer this question for me. So i've tried to reinstall the app on my iphone 5s and my com...

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Hello guys,   I have a problem with the local syncing on my ios device, i've searched on every forum for a solution but I couldn't find it. I hope one of you can answer this question for me....

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Solved!! Using Spotify (Premium) with an 160GB Ipod Classic

Hello, is it even possible to use my Ipod Classic with Spotify (Premium) and syncing all Playlists to the device? Elwood

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Hello,   is it even possible to use my Ipod Classic with Spotify (Premium) and syncing all Playlists to the device?     Elwood

Joe

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