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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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spotify offline playlists

When trying to download my playlists for later on my ipod, the downloading quits after about 20-30 songs despite no change in my connection or playlists. Restarting the app and reconnecting to my WiFi still does not fix it. Any suggestions

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When trying to download my playlists for later on my ipod, the downloading quits after about 20-30 songs despite no change in my connection or playlists. Restarting the app and reconnecting to my WiF...

Braxton87

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Solved!! Private session on the iphone app

Hi, Does anybody know it it is possible to use the private session mode while using spotify on iphone? If it's possible, how do I turn it on?:) Thanks in advance,

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Hi,   Does anybody know it it is possible to use the private session mode while using spotify on iphone? If it's possible, how do I turn it on?:)   Thanks in advance,

ajamuazibo

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Offline Playlists stop playing after a few seconds.

Starting today I cant use spotify, including my downloaded playlists which should be available offline. Ive closed, restarted etc anyone else? Known error? just me? i am using my ipad.

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Starting today I cant use spotify, including my downloaded playlists which should be available offline. Ive closed, restarted etc   anyone else? Known error? just me?   i am using m...

JTM1091

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Spotify not recognizing my Ipod Nano (7th generation)?

Hi, I’m trying to sync my Ipod with my Spotify premium account. I have the newest generation Ipod Nano (7th generation) and these are the steps I’m taking to try and sync the two: I’ve started Spotify, connected my ipod via USB cable, and closed ITun...

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Hi,   I’m trying to sync my Ipod with my Spotify premium account. I have the newest generation Ipod Nano (7th generation) and these are the steps I’m taking to try and sync the two: I’v...

TLKilduff

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Solved!! spotify premium but unable to stream on my iphone

I am not able to stream Spotify on my phone. I get this message " Only Premium Users can stream on demand". I have a premium account. I reinstalled spotify on my phone, logged out of the spotify on mac and reinstalled it on mac too. Its still not wor...

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I am not able to stream Spotify on my phone. I get this message " Only Premium Users can stream on demand". I have a premium account. I reinstalled spotify on my phone, logged out of the spotify on m...

ck121

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Premium account not working

Hey, Kayla here (Krbachman)... Just bought a spotify premium account for a road trip and it's not working. When I try to play songs, it tells me I need a premium account. What should I do?

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Hey, Kayla here (Krbachman)... Just bought a spotify premium account for a road trip and it's not working. When I try to play songs, it tells me I need a premium account. What should I do?

Peter__

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Says i Dont have premium but i do!

So 2 days ago Spotify tells me im not a premium member, thing is that i am. Through My phonebill i pay for premium every month and i have been for a while. Now when i log on, it shows 0 tracks on all My playlists. When opening them, the tracks are th...

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So 2 days ago Spotify tells me im not a premium member, thing is that i am. Through My phonebill i pay for premium every month and i have been for a while. Now when i log on, it shows 0 tracks on a...

Kawas01

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Desktop Starred playlist not updating on iOS

If I star a playlist on the desktop spotify, it does not update or even show up on my iOS. All updates to programs are up to date. Need a response.

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If I star a playlist on the desktop spotify, it does not update or even show up on my iOS.   All updates to programs are up to date. Need a response.

user-removed

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Songs won't Sync!

PLEASE HELP!Some songs that I have starred will not sync!How do I fix this?-JCook

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PLEASE HELP! Some songs that I have starred will not sync! How do I fix this? -JCook

Adam

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Solved!! New phone, trouble syncing.

Hi, Ive just upgraded my phone to the iphone 5. I had spotify on my iPhone 4 and had over 500 songs synced. I of course synced spotify onto my new phone. However the songs on the app are not syncing over. I have gone onto the Spotify app on my comput...

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Hi, Ive just upgraded my phone to the iphone 5.  I had spotify on my iPhone 4 and had over 500 songs synced. I of course synced spotify onto my new phone.  However the songs on the ap...

MichaelJerzak

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Iphone 5 having issues with streaming playlist when not connected to Wi-Fi

Until the last few weeks i have had no issues with my premium spotify account. I live in the Metro Atlanta area and my cell provider is T-mobile. I have always had good reception since moving to Atlanta in February; and for the first few months was a...

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Until the last few weeks i have had no issues with my premium spotify account.  I live in the Metro Atlanta area and my cell provider is T-mobile.  I have always had good reception since mo...

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My playlists is empty on my phone but not on my mac

Hi! I have a problem with my iphone. I deleted the app but it still didnt work. I can see the playlists on my computer but on my iphone it says empty, like there is no song at all in some playlist, very strange! Please help me! Want to listen to my m...

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Hi! I have a problem with my iphone. I deleted the app but it still didnt work. I can see the playlists on my computer but on my iphone it says empty, like there is no song at all in some playlist,...

marbletea

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Only local files syncing

Hi I have an iphone 5 and cannot sync any of the playlists onto my phone from my desktop - only local files are syncing . I am using and paying for spotify premium so I am finding it quite irritating that I am paying for a service which does not work...

Newbie

Hi I have an iphone 5 and cannot sync any of the playlists onto my phone from my desktop - only local files are syncing   . I am using and paying for spotify premium so I am finding it quite...

MusicMayhem93

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Airplay stuttering

Hi! I have a problem concerning stuttering when im using airpay to stream spotify music through Boxee-box to my stereo. I can't seem to find what causes it. The boxee box is connected to the router through ethernet. It's a wireless-n router and a Ipa...

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Hi!   I have a problem concerning stuttering when im using airpay to stream spotify music through Boxee-box to my stereo. I can't seem to find what causes it.   The boxee box is con...

ADS13

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Spotify pauses and will not play

Hi. I have an iphone 4 and spotify premium. Since about a week back I can start to play a song but then it pauses and I can not play anything. I have reinstalled the program but same issue. Why is this and what can I do? Thanks, Alfred Skogberg

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Hi.   I have an iphone 4 and spotify premium. Since about a week back I can start to play a song but then it pauses and I can not play anything. I have reinstalled the program but same issue...

Adam

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Most Songs added to playlist before Spotify Premium wont play on mobile. Any Help?

Ok so I have a playlist named Itunes, it is the playlist I had for months before i finally decided to pay for premium. Anyways, when i bought premium i noticed that the majority of the songs on the playlist only play on my computer and not on mobile....

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Ok so I have a playlist named Itunes, it is the playlist I had for months before i finally decided to pay for premium. Anyways, when i bought premium i noticed that the majority of the songs on the p...

Adam

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spotify on an older ipod nano

I tried syncing my ipod nano (3 years old) with spotify and it would not fully work. I would sync a playlist but it said "synced local files only". I have no local files and I couldnt transfer anything into that folder. Please help, I have a 24 hour ...

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I tried syncing my ipod nano (3 years old) with spotify and it would not fully work. I would sync a playlist but it said "synced local files only". I have no local files and I couldnt transfer anythi...

Adam

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Solved!! Spotify iPhone offline syncing issues - tracks sync then dissapear

I am using latest version of Spotify app, premium subscriber, on iPhone 3GS. I am only using it to sync Spotify tracks, no personal mp3s or anything. I have sync'd a bunch of playlists. Now, whenever I try and sync more, it will sync the 'new' tracks...

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I am using latest version of Spotify app, premium subscriber, on iPhone 3GS.   I am only using it to sync Spotify tracks, no personal mp3s or anything.   I have sync'd a bunch of playli...

MichaelJerzak

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:(

I've just subscribed to spotify premium so I can listen to my music outside on my runs, when I click 'available offline' on my Iphone to download the songs, WHY does it start to download the first one, get stuck there and just not download any of my ...

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I've just subscribed to spotify premium so I can listen to my music outside on my runs, when I click 'available offline' on my Iphone to download the songs, WHY does it start to download the fir...

emilybeech

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Solved!! App won't sync

Hey guys,Since a few days my spotify app on the iPhone 5 won't sync anymore. There just stands: synchronizing: 1 of 158, and it doesn't do anything. It's there for a few days and I can't synchronize any song. What do I have to do?

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Hey guys, Since a few days my spotify app on the iPhone 5 won't sync anymore. There just stands: synchronizing: 1 of 158, and it doesn't do anything. It's there for a few days and I can't synchroniz...

longpham91

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Spotify iPhone 5 iOS app synchronize problem
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