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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 ...

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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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Superuser Contribution Cant download Local Files playlist - iOS iPhone 13 Pro Max

Hey,I am using iPhone 13 Pro Max - updated to the last iOS version and latest Spotify version available.I'm trying to download the tracks from my Local Files playlist,I verified that its only MP3, no DRM,I am using the same WiFi and Spotify isn't blo...

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Hey, I am using iPhone 13 Pro Max - updated to the last iOS version and latest Spotify version available. I'm trying to download the tracks from my Local Files playlist, I verified that its only...

MrGagaLover

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Superuser Contribution My premium Spotify won’t work on my ipad

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) MyI have a premium account but Spotify on my iPad has seized up

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My I have a premium account ...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Home Screen Shelves.

Hello there, I have noticed that Spotify updated their mobile and desktop homescreen shelves in 2021. Thinking it was a beta feature, I didn't think anything of my desktop or mobile devices not receiving the update, but it's been about a year since t...

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Hello there, I have noticed that Spotify updated their mobile and desktop homescreen shelves in 2021. Thinking it was a beta feature, I didn't think anything of my desktop or mobile devices not recei...

AndresM

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Superuser Contribution Why is my spotify so weird?

My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium.They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific parts of a song while I can't.And when I click on the pl...

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My friend and I have a private playlist together and the way it is for them is different from mine, even tho we both don't have premium. They can for example stop the shuffle or skip to specific par...

johnystrek

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Car Bluetooth skip tracks wakes iphone

Why when my car picks up on bluetooth and i skii a track on spotify with my steering wheel i get the iphone waking wvery time? I dont revall this ever doing this before! Can this be solved to avoid it happening at all??

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Why when my car picks up on bluetooth and i skii a track on spotify with my steering wheel i get the iphone waking wvery time? I dont revall this ever doing this before! Can this be solved to avoid i...

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Superuser Contribution Why Spotify doesn’t play any music now?

Spotify is not playing correctly. When I launch the music is not playing at all. I have to go back and forth hoping one song will be playing. What is happening? Even the downloaded songs are not playing anymore, either on wifi or when using data.

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Spotify is not playing correctly. When I launch the music is not playing at all. I have to go back and forth hoping one song will be playing. What is happening? Even the downloaded songs are not play...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution Local downloaded files(songs) from pc dont show on iphone after downloading

I download mp3 file to pc import it into file which is connected to my spotify. I can play those songs on pc. I download them on my mobile phone, they turn to normal as i can play them and when i click on them they turn grey and the "How to sync song...

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I download mp3 file to pc import it into file which is connected to my spotify. I can play those songs on pc. I download them on my mobile phone, they turn to normal as i can play them and when i cli...

Elena

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Superuser Contribution Spotify only playing music playlist but won’t play podcasts?

I can play any music playlists but I’m unable to play any podcasts. I’ve tried both updating the app and logging out but neither has helped.

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I can play any music playlists but I’m unable to play any podcasts. I’ve tried both updating the app and logging out but neither has helped.

Jeremy

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Stop automatically switch from Bluetooth to usb

iOS 15.4iPhone 11 Pro MaxSpotify version 8.7.21.1728When in my vehicle, and I am connected via Bluetooth, and I have my phone charging with usb….how to I stop Spotify from switching to usb, every time I set phone down and giggle cord…is there a way t...

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iOS 15.4 iPhone 11 Pro Max Spotify version 8.7.21.1728 When in my vehicle, and I am connected via Bluetooth, and I have my phone charging with usb….how to I stop Spotify from switching to usb, eve...

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Superuser Contribution Private Playlist Settings not Synching Across Desktop and iPhone

I have noticed that even though I have changed the setting "Make my new playlists public" to off on the desktop my playlists I create on my iphone on the same account are still public initially. Everything else seems to synch seamlessly across device...

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I have noticed that even though I have changed the setting "Make my new playlists public" to off on the desktop my playlists I create on my iphone on the same account are still public initially. Ever...

Elena

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Superuser Contribution Não consigo adicionar música na minha playlist

Várias músicas não consigo adicionar nas minhas playlists antigas já criadas. Tive que criar uma playlist nova para adicionar novas músicas

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Várias músicas não consigo adicionar nas minhas playlists antigas já criadas. Tive que criar uma playlist nova para adicionar novas músicas

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution It keeps pausing after 9-12 seconds and its only songs in my liked songs.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  

Elena

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Superuser Contribution How to "repeat only one song" in my saved playlist?

I want to repeat playing "only one" song when I use my iPhone 12 and playing via airplay mode. I just can't find a place to do the setting. The workaround is to add only the song I want to repeat into a new playlist, but I think it's really dumb. And...

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I want to repeat playing "only one" song when I use my iPhone 12 and playing via airplay mode. I just can't find a place to do the setting. The workaround is to add only the song I want to repeat int...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution My liked songs aren’t playing in the order I want them too anymore.

I’m a premium user and I keep my liked songs in the generic newest to oldest added order and now they’ve been playing in shuffle even when I don’t select it. Help?

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I’m a premium user and I keep my liked songs in the generic newest to oldest added order and now they’ve been playing in shuffle even when I don’t select it. Help?

Giana22

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Superuser Contribution No devices are available for pairing iphone

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 12, Windows Desktop)Operating System(iOS 15, Windows 10) My Question or IssueHi to anyone reading this, I couldn't for the life of me find how to make this post. Anyways, my problem has to do with syncing the local fi...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone 12, Windows Desktop) Operating System (iOS 15, Windows 10)   My Question or Issue Hi to anyone reading this, I couldn't for the life ...

Alex

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