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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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iPhone app not working

I have happily enjoyed Spotify premium on my iPhone 5 for a while now, until unecolucably, after an iOS update it completely dissapeared. I have tried repeatedly to reinstall the app, I enter my correct iCloud password and nothing happens? What's goi...

  • Newbie
  • I have happily enjoyed Spotify premium on my iPhone 5 for a while now, until unecolucably, after an iOS update it completely dissapeared. I have tried repeatedly to reinstall the app, I enter my corr...
  • kennethb
  • Newbie
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New member!! Don't want to sync all songs to iphone

New member. Haven't learned much. Searching, playlists, delete. I don' t want all songs to sync iphone. Taking up space. Help. Opened up Spoitify on iphone 1st. Deleted app, but tracks still there. When I tried to delete tracks, they delete on websit...

  • Regular
  • New member. Haven't learned much. Searching, playlists, delete.  I don' t want all songs  to sync  iphone. Taking up space. Help. Opened up Spoitify on iphone 1st. Deleted app, but tra...
  • Liam
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Iphone track unavailable (Ipremium)

long story short.a week ago I had spotify premium (had it for ages), and no problems. But last friday I lost my bankcard and had it canceled, (which removed my premium at the time I guess). Well I now repurchased premium with my other card which I ju...

  • Newbie
  • long story short. a week ago I had spotify premium (had it for ages), and no problems. But last friday I lost my bankcard and had it canceled, (which removed my premium at the time I guess). Well ...
  • Liam
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Playlist for offline playlists?

Could you add new feature to mobile spotify.I would like to have some kind of ability to see all playlists which are available offline in one place.Basically new playlist maybe at the top of playlist section, which would have sub menu where all playl...

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  • Could you add new feature to mobile spotify. I would like to have some kind of ability to see all playlists which are available offline in one place. Basically new playlist maybe at the top of play...
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Solved!! Spotify crashes with Facebook-linked account on Mac Book Pro 10.6.8

Hello Guys, I have a Problem with my Spotify application. It crashes right after i started it. I know there are already some Topics about this problem. For me it is different: When I use my account which is linked to Facebook it crashes.. When I use ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello Guys,   I have a Problem with my Spotify application. It crashes right after i started it. I know there are already some Topics about this problem.  For me it is different: When...
  • rubicon123
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Viewing my Playlists as Albums

Hi I am using an iPhone 4S iOS 6.0.1 & sync to my Premium Spotify account. All works great and I love the service and flexibility it gives especially in the offline mode. One issue I have however is the fact that when viewing my playlists I can only ...

  • Regular
  • Hi I am using an iPhone 4S iOS 6.0.1 & sync to my Premium Spotify account. All works great and I love the service and flexibility it gives especially in the offline mode. One issue I have how...
  • Peter__
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Can't stream

My mobile spotify is saying that I can't stream because I'm not a premium user but I am. I have tried exiting to no avail.Please help I need my music!!

  • Newbie
  • My mobile spotify is saying that I can't stream because I'm not a premium user but I am. I have tried exiting to no avail. Please help I need my music!!
  • Peter__
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Solved!! Spotify premium not recognized on iPhone 4?

I have been using premium Spotify on my computer for a couple of months. But it won't access it on mobile? It says "only premium users can stream on mobile". Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong.ThanksAlso, I have been logging in through facebook

  • Casual Listener
  • I have been using premium Spotify on my computer for a couple of months. But it won't access it on mobile? It says "only premium users can stream on mobile". Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong....
  • Peter__
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Spotify on Windows shuts down when iPod is connected

I have used spotify premium for over a year. I have just decided that I want to sync my old, refurbished iPod video with spotify. However, I am having an issue where I open spotify, connect my iPod, and then spotify closes automatically. The iPod wil...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have used spotify premium for over a year. I have just decided that I want to sync my old, refurbished iPod video with spotify. However, I am having an issue where I open spotify, connect my iPod, ...
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An error occurs after 15 seconds when playing playlists through an iPod docking station

I have a recurring issue when I want to play playlists from my iPhone through an iPod docking station linked to a Bose Lifestyle system. After 10 to 20 the Bose systems stops playing the playlist, but the iPhone does not stop playing. When I reconnec...

  • Newbie
  • I have a recurring issue when I want to play playlists from my iPhone through an iPod docking station linked to a Bose Lifestyle system. After 10 to 20 the Bose systems stops playing the playlist, bu...
  • MrLidstrom
  • Newbie
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STUPID SLOW!!! (IOS 6.1.2 iPhone 5 GSM 64gb)

HEllo I am getting a little fed up with this service, i pay every month and dont feel its worth it atm. over the last few months i have had nothing but issues when it comes to offline syning on my phone (and ipad for that matter) iits takes over 10 m...

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  • HEllo   I am getting a little fed up with this service, i pay every month and dont feel its worth it atm. over the last few months i have had nothing but issues when it comes to offline syni...
  • jk_yang
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Solved!! One premium account, multiple IOS devices

Evening forum I was wondering if purchasing a premium account would allow me toaccess on all 4 IOS devices in the family? Also, how does this multi access work if I se FacebookUSA my log in. My wife has her own Facebook login as I assume the app will...

  • Casual Listener
  • Evening forum   I was wondering if purchasing a premium account would allow me toaccess on all 4 IOS devices in the family?   Also, how does this multi access work if I se FacebookU...
  • wickdgrl
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Why is it impossible to get someone to contact a customer back?

Can you please have someone contact me back? I have been emailing your customer service for 2 months now and haven't received any contact back. I had to create this account just to be able to post due to my other account due to it being locked. I've ...

  • Regular
  • Can you please have someone contact me back? I have been emailing your customer service for 2 months now and haven't received any contact back. I had to create this account just to be able to post ...
  • Sam
  • Spotify
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Error 404 Help please

I am new on the Spotify Community and totally lost! I joined since the last month and a half I haven't been able to log into my spotify account on my iphone, keep getting the "Error 404" message. What do I do, can anyone help? I can log in on my comp...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am new on the Spotify Community and totally lost!    I joined since the last month and a half I haven't been able to log into my spotify account on my iphone, keep getting the "Error ...
  • Sam
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Change access data from FB to account

How do I change my account data, so I no longer have to log on to Spotify through my Facebook account?I want to delete my Facebook account, but I can't without also closing down Spotify. Help?!

  • Casual Listener
  • How do I change my account data, so I no longer have to log on to Spotify through my Facebook account? I want to delete my Facebook account, but I can't without also closing down Spotify. Help?!
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Offline playlists won't sync anymore.

Spotify on my iPhone 4 has stopped syncing new playlists. All my old offline playlists are still available, and synced, but I've added two new playlists, selected the "YES" option for available online, but nothing happens - they just don't sync.

  • Casual Listener
  • Spotify on my iPhone 4 has stopped syncing new playlists.   All my old offline playlists are still available, and synced, but I've added two new playlists, selected the "YES" option for avai...
  • TheBreaker
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offline now unavailable

i have been using spotify premium for a number of months now. Today i discovered that my tracks were not available in offline mode on mi mobile. I do not want to cancel my subscription but will be forced to if i cannot sort out this problem??

  • Newbie
  • i have been using spotify premium for a number of months now. Today i discovered that my tracks were not available in offline mode on mi mobile. I do not want to cancel my subscription but will be fo...
  • ecyzeska
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Solved!! I Pad mini

I have an ipad mini and downloaded the spotify app but I cant seem to be able to download the "free" spotify I only seem to have the option for premium. Am I able to download spotify without signing up to the premium package? thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • I have an ipad mini and downloaded the spotify app but I cant seem to be able to download the "free" spotify I only seem to have the option for premium. Am I able to download spotify without signing ...
  • nicolahouston
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Account reset?

Hi I changed my password and suddenly my account was downgraded to a free spotify account. I then upgraded again but it decided to charge me (even though i paid less than a month ago) and has none of my playlists radio or anything. I'm also worried t...

  • Visitor
  • Hi I changed my password and suddenly my account was downgraded to a free spotify account. I then upgraded again but it decided to charge me (even though i paid less than a month ago) and has none of...
  • Peter__
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