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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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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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Spotify Cannot find iPhone

Howdy,Before you give me flak, yes I have searched the forums. As well as many other websites.Spotify will not recognize my iPhone as a device. They are connected to the same network (and via cable), which is set as a home network with the firewwall ...

  • Visitor
  • Howdy, Before you give me flak, yes I have searched the forums. As well as many other websites. Spotify will not recognize my iPhone as a device. They are connected to the same network (and via...
  • Joe
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Solved!! my IPod touch doesn't open,nothing happens,help me please

I have Spotify Premium and every time I connect my iPod touch to my computer to move the music and nothing happens, it does not appear the IPOD DEVICESI do not know the reason, already tried several times, please help me to solve this problem,I do no...

  • Regular
  •   I have Spotify Premium and every time I connect my iPod touch to my computer to move the music and nothing happens, it does not appear the IPOD DEVICES I do not know the reason,...
  • Joe
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iPod Classic & Spotfiy

It is truly ridiculous that Spotify Premium doesn't work with an iPod classic. You've lost my business along with many other people, I'm sure. What's the point in changing this? I distinctly remember the iPod classic syncing with Spotify Premium 1-1....

  • Casual Listener
  • It is truly ridiculous that Spotify Premium doesn't work with an iPod classic. You've lost my business along with many other people, I'm sure. What's the point in changing this? I distinctly remember...
  • Joe
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IPad stream to Airplay by default?

Hi, I'm looking to buy an IPad mini where I'll be streaming Spotify output to an Airplay device. That is, a selection for my Spotify application only. (don't want general sounds from the IPad on my speakers - only Spotify output). And this should be ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   I'm looking to buy an IPad mini where I'll be streaming Spotify output to an Airplay device. That is, a selection for my Spotify application only. (don't want general sounds from the I...
  • Supermule
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Cannot update local file with new version - playlist syncs but with old versions

I can't find an exact answer to this question. Playlists sync without problem, but I run into big problems if I update a file. As an example, lets say I rip a song from vinyl (I buy some Vinyl only releases) and I sync the mp3 to a playlist from my l...

  • Regular
  • I can't find an exact answer to this question.   Playlists sync without problem, but I run into big problems if I update a file. As an example, lets say I rip a song from vinyl (I buy some V...
  • ELEC3Fi
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Why can't I access the people I follow on my iPad or other mobile devices?

Using Spotify on my laptop gives me access to all of the music I follow, but on my iPad I have to do a search for any musician/band I want to listen to? And I have a Premium account. So frustrating! -TL

  • Visitor
  • Using Spotify on my laptop gives me access to all of the music I follow, but on my iPad I have to do a search for any musician/band I want to listen to? And I have a Premium account. So frustrating! ...
  • user-removed
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Solved!! my IPod touch doesn't open,nothing happens,help me please!

I have Spotify Premium and every time I connect my iPod touch to my computer to move the music and nothing happens, it does not appear the IPOD DEVICESI do not know the reason, already tried several times, please help me to solve this problem,I do no...

  • Regular
  • I have Spotify Premium and every time I connect my iPod touch to my computer to move the music and nothing happens, it does not appear the IPOD DEVICES I do not know the reason, already tried severa...
  • angelicausa2006
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Solved!! Spotify 0.7.4 breaks Siri on iOS 7

I have discovered that when using the latest Spotify update on the latest iOS 7 beta, it stops Siri from working. I know iOS 7 itself is still in beta, but FYI the Spotify dev team might want to take a look at this.The behaviour observed is that Siri...

  • Roadie
  • I have discovered that when using the latest Spotify update on the latest iOS 7 beta, it stops Siri from working. I know iOS 7 itself is still in beta, but FYI the Spotify dev team might want to take...
  • Richard
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Top list on iPhone

On the Spotify App I can't find the top lists tracks and albums as I can on my computer. I had them previously but with the new update they are gone. Can I get them again in some way? Thanks, Susanne

  • Newbie
  • On the Spotify App I can't find the top lists tracks and albums as I can on my computer. I had them previously but with the new update they are gone. Can I get them again in some way?   Than...
  • kwh
  • Newbie
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Shuffle problems on iPhone

For some reason Shuffle is the default mode on my iphone. When I "switch it off" it simply comes back on again after one or two songs (in the right order) and shuffles the playlist. This makes it impossible to listen to an album in the right order. I...

  • Newbie
  • For some reason Shuffle is the default mode on my iphone.   When I "switch it off" it simply comes back on again after one or two songs (in the right order) and shuffles the playlist.  &...
  • Adamabaum
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iPhone Offline mode

It will not work in offline mode on the iPhone 4 and 5, when another user running online on the same account (in the same family). When you start a song or a playlist that is downloaded and synced to offline mode, it says "paused account used elsewhe...

  • Newbie
  • It will not work in offline mode on the iPhone 4 and 5, when another user running online on the same account (in the same family). When you start a song or a playlist that is downloaded and synced to...
  • Peter__
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Spotify/iPhone trouble

I'm also experiensing problems syncing any playlist or track on my iPhone5. "Available Offline" is turned on but nothubg is happening, I've tried switching it off and on, redterting the entire phone etc. The playlist however syncronizes on my windows...

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm also experiensing problems syncing any playlist or track on my iPhone5. "Available Offline" is turned on but nothubg is happening, I've tried switching it off and on, redterting the entire phone ...
  • Joe
  • Community Legend
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Spotify Premium account not working on iPhone

All of a sudden my Spotify Premium account won't work on my iPhone. I've had no issues in the past at all, however now am getting a "Premium Required: Spotify Premium is required for on-demand mobile streaming. It's free to stream on desktop." I can'...

  • Casual Listener
  • All of a sudden my Spotify Premium account won't work on my iPhone.    I've had no issues in the past at all, however now am getting a "Premium Required: Spotify Premium is required for...
  • Liam
  • Community Legend
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android app features for IOS ?

Hello, I saw the spotify app on an samsung galaxy device, there is one menu point "collections". This point is missing in the IOS app which is very disappointing. This was the main feature I bought the app. Do i have to activate this point ? Or is th...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   I saw the spotify app on an samsung galaxy device, there is one menu point "collections". This point is missing in the IOS app which is very disappointing. This was the main fea...
  • Peter__
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Can't make playlist Available offline

When I move the switch to '1' to make the playlist available offline on my iPhone 4S (ios 6.1.2) the switch moves itself back to '0' and I can't get the tracks synced for offline use, please help?

  • Casual Listener
  • When I move the switch to '1' to make the playlist available offline on my iPhone 4S (ios 6.1.2) the switch moves itself back to '0' and I can't get the tracks synced for offline use, please help?
  • Peter__
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an error when synch playlists

Hey, I have a problem with my spotify on iphone 5. It seems that whole playlists were synchronised but some of the songs got caught off half way through playing, or after 10 secs... i usually listen to music on the offline mode on my phone as don't w...

  • Newbie
  • Hey,   I have a problem with my spotify on iphone 5. It seems that whole playlists were synchronised but some of the songs got caught off half way through playing, or after 10 secs... i usua...
  • Peter__
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Ipod Touch 2nd Generation crashes after 1 song

Ipod Touch 2nd Generation crashes after 1 song (iOS 4) - Please help. I have 2 ipods (iOS 4), 1 iPhone 4s + 1 iphone 3GS (both phones iOS 5.1) - no problems with the iphones . Please help. Brgds Andre

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  • Ipod Touch 2nd Generation crashes after 1 song (iOS 4) - Please help. I have 2 ipods (iOS 4), 1 iPhone 4s + 1 iphone 3GS (both phones iOS 5.1) - no problems with the iphones .   Please help....
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Will spotify ever work again?

Premium member and have not been able to use spotify app or spotify for iOS 4 on my iPhone for 4 days...this sux!

  • Casual Listener
  • Premium member and have not been able to use spotify app or spotify for iOS 4 on my iPhone for 4 days...this sux!
  • DeanneM
  • Casual Listener
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New UI for IOS 7?

Hi, Does anyone know if Spotify is going to remake the UI of their apps anytime soon? They look so stale and old compared to Rdio. I'm thinking of switching over if I can find a way to upload all my playlists. Thanks.

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   Does anyone know if Spotify is going to remake the UI of their apps anytime soon? They look so stale and old compared to Rdio. I'm thinking of switching over if I can find a way to upl...
  • MattSuda
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