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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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Spotify USB Connection Issues?

Hey everybody! I got a 2012 Honda Civic that came with an i-MID system, and I have Spotify premium as well, so one of the first things I wanted to do when I got the car, was hook up my phone(iPhone 5) with the Civic's superb audio system. Unfortunate...

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Hey everybody! I got a 2012 Honda Civic that came with an i-MID system, and I have Spotify premium as well, so one of the first things I wanted to do when I got the car, was hook up my phone(iPhone 5...

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iPhone 5 controls get messed up when playing local files on spotify app

Quite a specific problem that I have but inconvenient nonetheless. If I play local files on my spotify app (iPhone 5, iOs 6.1.3, Spotify 0.6.3.16), press stop and exit the application, the 'play' icon doesn't disappear from the status bar and the con...

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Quite a specific problem that I have but inconvenient nonetheless.   If I play local files on my spotify app (iPhone 5, iOs 6.1.3, Spotify 0.6.3.16), press stop and exit the application, the '...

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Gapless and cross fade playback of local tracks

When can we hope to see the IOS app handle playback of local tracks correctly. The question was raised the first time a long time ago and it still doesn't work - gapless and cross fade only work on streamed music

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When can we hope to see the IOS app handle playback of local tracks correctly. The question was raised the first time a long time ago and it still doesn't work - gapless and cross fade only work on s...

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Spotify app on Iphone shuts down after 2 sec.

DescriptionMy spotify app on Iphone 4 shuts down about 2 sec after opening it. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I did thisTurned off/on the phone 2. Then I did thatReinstalled the app 3. I also did thisSearched the forum for ...

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Description My spotify app on Iphone 4 shuts down about 2 sec after opening it.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I did this Turned off/on the phone   2. ...

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Spotify won't recognize my i-pod nano 7th generation

Hi,I recently subscribed to spotify premium in the hope that I would be able to use my i-Pod nano 7th generation. When I plug it spotify does not recognize it. Is there anything I can do about that?

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Hi, I recently subscribed to spotify premium in the hope that I would be able to use my i-Pod nano 7th generation. When I plug it spotify does not recognize it. Is there anything I can do about that?

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HELP! My spotify premium won't work on my iPhone!!

I updated my spotify app on my iphone last week and since the update, the app will open for about 5 seconds and then close. It won't let me pick a song, playlist, radio, anything. Please help! If I don't find a solution, I will cancel my subscription...

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I updated my spotify app on my iphone last week and since the update, the app will open for about 5 seconds and then close. It won't let me pick a song, playlist, radio, anything. Please help! If I d...

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Playing music through your phone on your laptop.

Hi, I've been trying to see if there is a way of changing what plays on my laptop spotify via my phone.Similarly to how 'Remote' works on iTunes, I have my laptop set up to my sound system at home and would really like to be able to change what songs...

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Hi, I've been trying to see if there is a way of changing what plays on my laptop spotify via my phone. Similarly to how 'Remote' works on iTunes, I have my laptop set up to my sound system at hom...

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Bought premium but app says 48 hours trial remaining

The app won't let me play albums even though I've upgraded to premium membership.

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The app won't let me play albums even though I've upgraded to premium membership.

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Not the same song on iOS as on Desktop

Mysterious bug/error. This song Scorpions – Rhythm Of Love is not the same on my OS X, Desktop Spotify as on iOS Spotify. On iOS this links to a live version från a live album. Like, whaat? Cheers, Stefan.

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Mysterious bug/error.     This song  Scorpions – Rhythm Of Love is not the same on my OS X, Desktop Spotify as on iOS Spotify.   On iOS this links to a live version från...

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Solved!! Unable to Connect iPhone 4S to spotify with cable.

Hi, I cannot connect my iPhone to spotify to sync my music. I have tried wireless and with cable. I have unistalled both applications on my phone and PC and no fix. I have restared the devices and signed in with the same details and still no connecti...

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Hi, I cannot connect my iPhone to spotify to sync my music. I have tried wireless and with cable. I have unistalled both applications on my phone and PC and no fix. I have restared the devices and si...

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SIMILAR ARTISTs pleeeeeeeease

Spotify on Iphone is soooooooo useless without similar artists feauture! I can brwose and discover tons of artists on ipad or desktop, and play hours and hours. And iphone app is a joke.

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Spotify on Iphone is soooooooo useless without similar artists feauture!   I can brwose and discover tons of artists on ipad or desktop, and play hours and hours. And iphone app is a joke.

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Play wirelessly thru computer speakers

I want to know if there's a way to stream spotify from my iPhone to play thru my computer speakers wirelessly.I want to be able to control the music while sitting outside but have it play from my computer speakers inside.I have an iPhone 5 and a wind...

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I want to know if there's a way to stream spotify from my iPhone to play thru my computer speakers wirelessly. I want to be able to control the music while sitting outside but have it play from my...

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Crashinf

Brand new iphone 4sRan out of free hours on pandora so i decided to try spotify. Used it one time for two hours. Now it Crashes within 5 seconds. Boyfriends works fine on his older iphone 3.

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Brand new iphone 4s Ran out of free hours on pandora so i decided to try spotify. Used it one time for two hours. Now it Crashes within 5 seconds. Boyfriends works fine on his older iphone 3.

Taylor

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In-car bluetooth issue

Interesting issue... Streaming Spotify music through the VW Golf factory-fitted bluetooth integration using iPhone with iOS 6.Make or receive a call on the in-car bluetooth - pauses audio as normal.Hang up the call on the in-car bluetooth.Instead of ...

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Interesting issue...   Streaming Spotify music through the VW Golf factory-fitted bluetooth integration using iPhone with iOS 6. Make or receive a call on the in-car bluetooth - pauses audio ...

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Spotify app - free or not really free?

I've downloaded the Spotify app, logged in, but whan I try to play a song, it says "Spotify Premium is required for on-demand mobile streaming". BUT - in the description of Spotify in the AppStore, it says "With the Spotify app, you can choose to lis...

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I've downloaded the Spotify app, logged in, but whan I try to play a song, it says "Spotify Premium is required for on-demand mobile streaming".   BUT - in the description of Spotify in t...

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does spotify work with other devices i.e mp3 players

my girlfriend has an eclipse mp3 player. wanted to put some music on it for her but can't seem to sync the device to spotify. does spotify work with all types of devices or only ipod, android, etc.?

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my girlfriend has an eclipse mp3 player. wanted to put some music on it for her but can't seem to sync the device to spotify. does spotify work with all types of devices or only ipod, android, etc.?

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Solved!! "Turn off Airplane mode..." Pop up in Offline mode

I have an iPod touch which I use for Spotify offline mode with sync'd tracks. Even with offline mode engaged and wifi off, each time I access spotify I get a pop-up asking me to Turn off Airplane mode or use-wifi to Access Data".Meaning before switch...

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I have an iPod touch which I use for Spotify offline mode with sync'd tracks. Even with offline mode engaged and wifi off, each time I access spotify I get a pop-up asking me to Turn off Airplane mod...

MattSuda

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Deleting An Album from within a folder ?

Hi I have added folders in my playlist via OSX application which syncs to my iPhone. If i add an album via the phone app into one of the folders, im unable to delete it and only able to remove the individual tracks.This will however still leave the a...

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Hi   I have added folders in my playlist via OSX application which syncs to my iPhone.   If i add an album via the phone app into one of the folders, im unable to delete it and only abl...

tjb

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Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work

Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work with the latest update on Spotify and Apple TV. There is no sound?Airplay works fine with other services and apps.Fix it plz

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Airplay on Spotify app for iPad does not work with the latest update on Spotify and Apple TV. There is no sound? Airplay works fine with other services and apps. Fix it plz  

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iPod track problem

I have an iPod 4th generation and an android and I have spotify premium I have a problem with the song "Love love love" by Of Monsters and Men it will contoniously play on spotify on my iMac but when I try listeneing to it on my mobile devices it wil...

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I have an iPod 4th generation and an android and I have spotify premium  I have a problem with the song "Love love love" by Of Monsters and Men it will contoniously play on spotify on my iMa...

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