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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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iPhone 4S with JVC KW-R500, multiple issues

Going to preface this by saying I don't know if this is a Spotify issue, an Apple issue, or a JVC issue, but I'm starting here. I have a JVC KW-R500 deck with direct USB connectivity for my iPhone 4S. The deck supports streaming from devices. Symptom...

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Going to preface this by saying I don't know if this is a Spotify issue, an Apple issue, or a JVC issue, but I'm starting here.   I have a JVC KW-R500 deck with direct USB connectivity for m...

tdnewton

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Whats new missing

Hi, "whats new" is missing on my i-phone account, it works on my laptop. I have re-installed Spotify twice and it doesn't help.

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Hi,   "whats new" is missing on my i-phone account, it works on my laptop. I have re-installed Spotify twice and it doesn't help.

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Local Files not Syncing

Local tracks aren't syncing to my device at all. Tracks will sync if they're available on Spotify's database, but if they're local files on my computer, they don't sync. The device doesn't show up at all in Devices on the desktop version of Spotify. ...

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Local tracks aren't syncing to my device at all. Tracks will sync if they're available on Spotify's database, but if they're local files on my computer, they don't sync.  The device doesn't sho...

Adam

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Solved!! My favourites songs on my iPhone doesn't sync with those on my PC

I had almost 18000 favourites songs. I removed them from my collection of favourite songs on my PC, but they are still among my favourite songs on my iPhone app. I don't know how to solve this problem, i tried every thing!

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I had almost 18000 favourites songs. I removed them from my collection of favourite songs on my PC, but they are still among my favourite songs on my iPhone app. I don't know how to solve this...

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I want to NOT see the not synced playlists om iPhone

Is there a way (a setting?) or something I can do to sort my playlists on the iPhone so I only can se (or see at top of a list) only the playlists I have synced offline? I only have about five out of 70-80 lists synced and they are hard to find!

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Is there a way (a setting?) or something I can do to sort my playlists on the iPhone so I only can se (or see at top of a list) only the playlists I have synced offline? I only have about five out of...

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Spotify App Says I don't have premium account

Just activated my subscription and tried login on my iPhone but when I go to play a song it says I don't have premium account. It works fine on my computer, but not on my iPhone. Anyone know why??

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Just activated my subscription and tried login on my iPhone but when I go to play a song it says I don't have  premium account. It works fine on my computer, but not on my iPhone. Anyone know wh...

Peter__

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Re-start track from last position

Spotify iPhone question: If I exit the app midway through a track and then re-open the app, is it possible to have Spotify remember my last position and start again from there rather than re-starting from the beginning of the track? In fact is this p...

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Spotify iPhone question:   If I exit the app midway through a track and then re-open the app, is it possible to have Spotify remember my last position and start again from there rather than re...

Taylor

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I only have Spotify Radio on my iPhone

I only have Spotify Radio on my iPhone and I am a premium subscriber. 

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I only have Spotify Radio on my iPhone and I am a premium subscriber. 

Taylor

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iPad doesn't recognize my premium account

I screwed up my Facebook account & Spotify account. When I click on a playlist from Facebook it doesn't recognize that I have a premium account now. Can an admin help fix this please.

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I screwed up my Facebook account & Spotify account. When I click on a playlist from Facebook it doesn't recognize that I have a premium account now. Can an admin help fix this please.

Taylor

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Playslists not syncing to my iPhone

Hey. I installed spotify premium on my mac and my iphone. They are connected to the same internett, but the phone does not show under "devices" on my mac, so i can't sync the songs to my iphpne. What is wrong?

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Hey.   I installed spotify premium on my mac and my iphone. They are connected to the same internett, but the phone does not show under "devices" on my mac, so i can't sync the songs to my i...

Adam

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How to Un-delete playlist

hello, I just accidentally deleted my favorite playlist called "Ariela" while trying to delete a song. Is there any way I can recover it?

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hello, I just accidentally deleted my favorite playlist called "Ariela" while trying to delete a song. Is there any way I can recover it?

Adam

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Spotify Premium not working on my Iphone

I bought spotify premium 2 months ago, spent ages starring songs and making playlists - all fine. A few days ago, all music disappeared from my phone and it now says I need spotify premium to listen to radio... But I have it! On my laptop, all is fin...

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I bought spotify premium 2 months ago, spent ages starring songs and making playlists - all fine. A few days ago, all music disappeared from my phone and it now says I need spotify premium to listen ...

Taylor

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Help

Hi Am in need of help here, am inadequately chose unlimited instead of premium on my iphone, is there any chance I cud reversed that, And chose premium instead? . Sorry for my verry bad English. Robert

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Hi   Am in need of help here, am inadequately chose unlimited instead of premium on my iphone, is there any chance I cud reversed that, And chose premium instead? . Sorry for my verry bad...

Peter__

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Solved!! Spotify premium not playing on Iphone?

I just signed up for the spofity premium free trial, and It works on my macbook, but it still says I need a premium account to play on my phone. I cancelled my credit card right after so I wouldn't forget to cancel it later. but I should still have t...

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I just signed up for the spofity premium free trial, and It works on my macbook, but it still says I need a premium account to play on my phone. I cancelled my credit card right after so I wouldn't f...

ddagz

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Spotify showing a deleted friend in mobile app, but not in desktop

I finally got a premium subscription and after downloading the Spotify app for the first time, a "friend" that i deleted still shows up in my friend list, (this friend isn't from the imported Facebook contacts) and there's no way to eliminate it from...

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I finally got a premium subscription and after downloading the Spotify app for the first time, a "friend" that i deleted still shows up in my friend list, (this friend isn't from the imported Faceboo...

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offline syncing doesn't work

Hi! I've been having troubles to sync my playlists for offline usage. Syncing goes for approx 15 songs then it stops and after a while you get the error message from spotify 'spotify is in idle'. Have re-installed spotify, logged out, nothing helps. ...

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Hi! I've been having troubles to sync my playlists for offline usage. Syncing goes for approx 15 songs then it stops and after a while you get the error message from spotify 'spotify is in idle'. Hav...

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syncing music to ipod shuffle - HELP PLEASE !!!!

OK so im not that techy ... and im having real trouble finding out how to sync my spotify files to my ipod shuffle ... I have read the info that is on line ....even the info online 'for dummies' but it is just not doing it !!!! GRRR.... am i missing ...

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OK so im not that techy ... and im having real trouble finding out how to sync my spotify files to my ipod shuffle ... I have read the info that is on line ....even the info online  'for dummies...

Peter__

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Help Please with Ford Sync

I'm having trouble getting Spotify to play through Ford Sync with my Iphone 4S. I can get it to stream the current song/playlist just through blue tooth but it doesn't seem to be using the applink for full control. I'll admit I'm having a few trouble...

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I'm having trouble getting Spotify to play through Ford Sync with my Iphone 4S. I can get it to stream the current song/playlist just through blue tooth but it doesn't seem to be using the applink fo...

Peter__

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Light Theme and Album View

I was a Rdio user, and I am having trouble finding songs in my large playlists, I just wana ask for Album View in Iphone and also in mac applications, its really harsh to navigate between hundreds of songs without filters in iPhone app. Also please u...

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I was a Rdio user, and I am having trouble finding songs in my large playlists, I just wana ask for Album View in Iphone and also in mac applications, its really harsh to navigate between hundreds of...

JoshStomp

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Premium not recognized on my iphone

you guys gotta get a better app going (refer to Skype's, youtube's and especially the new LinkedIn's) as of now it SUCKS! to the point where I don't think my premium is on my phone, honestly I can't tell, the app is that bad. for 10$ a month, it's ti...

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you guys gotta get a better app going (refer to Skype's, youtube's and especially the new LinkedIn's) as of now it SUCKS! to the point where I don't think my premium is on my phone, honestly I can't ...

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