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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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Gigiii

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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 ...

Roadie

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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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Solved!! my ipod thouch 4g can't connect with spotify

Hi unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify. Under "devices" my Ipod doesn´t appear... It also doesn´t work when I change the USB-Port again and again... Does anyone k...

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Hi   unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify. Under "devices" my Ipod doesn´t appear... It also doe...

mertensstijn

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Spotify Premium User - Playlists don't sync over the air

My desktop does not use WiFi and is hard-wire connected to the internet. My playlists are organized the way I want them in the desktop version - but that does not transfer over to my iPhone app. How can I sync playlists on my iPhone app - without the...

Newbie

My desktop does not use WiFi and is hard-wire connected to the internet. My playlists are organized the way I want them in the desktop version - but that does not transfer over to my iPhone app. ...

Sam

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Now Playing

I would like to actually see the playlist queue so you can move songs around. If i add a song to Now Playing it plays next and disrupts the playlist. Why don't we have the option of adding to the queue so it sits at the bottom of the list with the op...

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I would like to actually see the playlist queue so you can move songs around. If i add a song to Now Playing it plays next and disrupts the playlist. Why don't we have the option of adding to the que...

Matthewcherry

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4s Lock Screen Bug, anyone else?

I have the latest update of Spotify on an iPHone 4s, iOS 5.1 (not 5.1.1). I do not believe this was happening prior to the last update and I'm not sure where to send bug reports or if Spotify even takes them. Anyway, if I turn off the screen while li...

Music Fan

I have the latest update of Spotify on an iPHone 4s, iOS 5.1 (not 5.1.1). I do not believe this was happening prior to the last update and I'm not sure where to send bug reports or if Spotify even ta...

Swanny

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Error 408

HiI am in South Africa and have used spotify for 3 weeks now, and received an Error 408 this morning.Could you please help with this?

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Hi I am in South Africa and have used spotify for 3 weeks now, and received an Error 408 this morning. Could you please help with this?

Thedev

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Solved!! Track name stuck

Hi, Since the last 0.5.2.374..... update (i'm using Spotify on my 4S iPhone under 5.1.1 iOS), the track's name on the lock screen doesn't follow the playing - a bit annoying any ideas? thanks

Newbie

Hi,   Since the last 0.5.2.374..... update (i'm using Spotify on my 4S iPhone under 5.1.1 iOS), the track's name on the lock screen doesn't follow the playing - a bit annoying 😉   ...

David

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Solved!! Interesting bug on iPhone lockscreen

Hello everyone, I've recently updated to Spotify 0.5.2 and noticed that the iPhone Spotify app is causing an issue on the iPhone lockscreen in regards to displaying the currently playing track name. When I begin to play the first song of an album, it...

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Hello everyone, I've recently updated to Spotify 0.5.2 and noticed that the iPhone Spotify app is causing an issue on the iPhone lockscreen in regards to displaying the currently playing track name...

David

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Title Changes On Lock Screen -- Still not fixed -- Still broken

Is this going to be fixed? I mean, COME ON! What is the fu----- problem here??? HOW CAN YOU LET THIS LINGER FOR 3 MONTHS? WTF is going on? http://community.spotify.com/t5/Mobile-iOS-iPhone-iPad-iPod/Interesting-bug-on-iPhone-lockscreen/td-p/86233 htt...

Roadie

Is this going to be fixed? I mean, COME ON! What is the fu----- problem here??? HOW CAN YOU LET THIS LINGER FOR 3 MONTHS? WTF is going on?   http://community.spotify.com/t5/Mobile-iOS-iPhone...

David

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spotify premium can't play on mobile

It said I had a 48 hour trial even though I'm a premium subscriber

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It said I had a 48 hour trial even though I'm a premium subscriber

blumpy

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Offline Playlists won't sync to Last.fm and Facebook

I have noticed that playlists I have made to be available offline don't show up on my Last.fm / Facebook history - despite me being online while I listen to those playlists. Is this a bug or am I missing something? On a side note, I believe it would ...

Casual Listener

I have noticed that playlists I have made to be available offline don't show up on my Last.fm / Facebook history - despite me being online while I listen to those playlists. Is this a bug or am I mis...

brightonguy

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Just upgraded to premium and will not work on Iphone

Just upgraded to premium today, updated my spotify mobile, but will not play anything other than radio. I upgraded so I could liten to my playlist not radio..What is the problem?

Newbie

Just upgraded to premium today, updated my spotify mobile, but will not play anything other than radio.  I upgraded so I could liten to my playlist not radio..What is the problem?

Peter__

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paying for premium but not allowed to listen to music

Hello. I just paid for premium bc my 48 hour subscription ended. It was under an old account with an old email ihad downloaded spotify on previously. the e mail cinfirmation got sent to jussie_27@y mail.com, which i do not have access to anymore. Iju...

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Hello. I just paid for premium bc my 48 hour subscription ended. It was under an old account with an old email ihad downloaded spotify on previously. the e mail cinfirmation got sent to jussie_27@y m...

Peter__

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Need help for iPad Spotify

I have a premium account with Spotify and it works fine on my desktop and iPhone. My problem is when I try to use it on my iPad all the playlists I have downloaded for offline use have a red circle with a white exclamation mark, saying "Track Unavail...

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I have a premium account with Spotify and it works fine on my desktop and iPhone.  My problem is when I try to use it on my iPad  all the playlists I have downloaded for offline use have a ...

Liam

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no radio iphone 4s iOS 6.1

Exactly what the title says. Radio will not open on my premium account on my iPhone 4s iOS 6.1. I have attempted to delete and reinstall the app but the problem persists. I also logged in using Facebook ID and Spotify ID the problem happened with bot...

Casual Listener

Exactly what the title says.  Radio will not open on my premium account on my iPhone 4s iOS 6.1.  I have attempted to delete and reinstall the app but the problem persists. I also logged in...

johns84

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Arranging songs in playlists (iphone)

I have noticed similar threads, but thought I would reintroduce the issue. I am unable to arrange the songs, under the edit feature on spotify (iPhone) since the new updates. This was a great feature. I’m creating a party playlist which I want to edi...

Newbie

I have noticed similar threads, but thought I would reintroduce the issue.   I am unable to arrange the songs, under the edit feature on spotify (iPhone) since the new updates. This was a ...

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Premium member - iphone no longer syncing tracks for offline play since upgrading playback quality

Ever since upgrading my playback quality to 'extreme' for offline play, I can no longer sync any tracks for offline play on my phone. The desktop application still works fine. Also, if I add any tracks to pre-existing playlists (before I upgraded the...

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Ever since upgrading my playback quality to 'extreme' for offline play, I can no longer sync any tracks for offline play on my phone. The desktop application still works fine.   Also, if I a...

Treggers

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Solved!! IPad and external music

Hello all,I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my options were in getting external music played on Spotify and added to my playlists on my iPad? Can this be done for external music that isn't on my iPad? I'm guessing my options are external h...

Casual Listener

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my options were in getting external music played on Spotify and added to my playlists on my iPad? Can this be done for external music that i...

cena1987

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Solved!! App keeps re-syncing offline playlists

Hi, After I upgraded my 4S from 6 to 6.1.2, the Spotify app is behaving strangely. The first time I opened the app it mentioned I was using offline in more than 3 devices, to quit and restart Spotify. Whenever I pressed "Quit", the app froze. So I re...

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Hi,   After I upgraded my 4S from 6 to 6.1.2, the Spotify app is behaving strangely. The first time I opened the app it mentioned I was using offline in more than 3 devices, to quit and rest...

giorgoxxi

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Edit preferences iPad

Can I edit my preferences (specifically, hide top tracks and artisits) using my iPad? I don't have a desktop version, as I have an older pre-intel Mac.

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Can I edit my preferences (specifically, hide top tracks and artisits) using my iPad? I don't have a desktop version, as I have an older pre-intel Mac.

Peter__

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Space used by Spotify

Hi guys! I need many informations about this fantastic app. Can someone who can explain to me how this app work? I notice that every time a listen to a radio the space on my device - I'm using an iPad mini - occupied by Spotify always increases, even...

Newbie

Hi guys! I need many informations about this fantastic app. Can someone who can explain to me how this app work? I notice that every time a listen to a radio the space on my device - I'm using an iPa...

Peter__

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