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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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Michaelman11

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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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123 Top List - iPhone 4S - Cant find it

On the desktop version of Spotify when you click on an artist you get to see the top songs by that artist but I can’t find that on the iPhone? Is there a swipe or part of the screen i need to touch to view this? Also why doesn’t the IOS app recommend...

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On the desktop version of Spotify when you click on an artist you get to see the top songs by that artist but I can’t find that on the iPhone? Is there a swipe or part of the screen i need to touch t...

mariopina

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Solved!! Just to clarify... iPhone app not free to listen to specific songs

From what I can tell I have to pay the subscription to stream songs on my iPhone Spotify even though I can stream all I want for free on the PC software... is that correct? Nancy

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From what I can tell I have to pay the subscription to stream songs on my iPhone Spotify even though I can stream all I want for free on the PC software... is that correct?   Nancy

nanrector

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Solved!! Experiencing distortion on most tracks

I've noticed considerable distortion in the last few ios app updates. Even at extreme quality, the sound is terrible on most songs when played through the dock connector. Back in July, the sound quality was fantastic. It sounds like the output volume...

Casual Listener

I've noticed considerable distortion in the last few ios app updates. Even at extreme quality, the sound is terrible on most songs when played through the dock connector. Back in July, the sound qual...

David

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Freezing tracks on iPad

Hi,I'm using the iPad 3rd gen to send to my linn majik dsm.Up until the last update it was ok. Now when I try and listen, tracks will freeze. Could be at 10 seconds or 1.30 seconds. It's odd and very annoying! I've reinstalled the app and rebooted al...

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Hi, I'm using the iPad 3rd gen to send to my linn majik dsm. Up until the last update it was ok. Now when I try and listen, tracks will freeze. Could be at 10 seconds or 1.30 seconds. It's odd an...

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Mobile sync spotify desktop without wifi

I have my iPhone with my premium membership. I own an MP3 that isn't on Spotify so I dragged the song into Spotify on my desktop. I can see the track on my iPhone now but it is telling me to sync the two by joining the same Wireless network and choos...

Music Fan

I have my iPhone with my premium membership. I own an MP3 that isn't on Spotify so I dragged the song into Spotify on my desktop. I can see the track on my iPhone now but it is telling me to sync the...

compujosh

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I can't sync my playlists manually without Spotify making all playlists sync!

(Not sure if this goes under the Mac board or iOS, so here it goes) Hi, I'm in a bit of a dilemma here. I only want to sync maybe 3-4 playlists out of my 9 total playlists, but when I select the playlists I want to sync manually, it goes back to sync...

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(Not sure if this goes under the Mac board or iOS, so here it goes)   Hi, I'm in a bit of a dilemma here.   I only want to sync maybe 3-4 playlists out of my 9 total playlists, but ...

Peter__

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Any plans for iPad streaming on Unlimited subscription?

Could Spotify advise if there are any future plans to offer streaming (not offline mode) for iPad users if they subscribe to unlimited? I know you consider the iPad a mobile device but many people now like me use one as their main home computer (for ...

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Could Spotify advise if there are any future plans to offer streaming (not offline mode) for iPad users if they subscribe to unlimited?  I know you consider the iPad a mobile device but many p...

Richard

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spotify on my ipod touch 4g

Hi @ll, unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify a few days ago. Under "devices" (German: Geräte) my Ipod doesn´t appear... It also doesn´t work when I change the USB-...

Newbie

Hi @ll,   unfortunately Spotify doesn´t work on my Ipod Touch 4g. I connect it per USB-Cable with my Laptop where I installed Spotify a few days ago. Under "devices" (German: Geräte) my Ip...

jeanettept

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I can't play music offline on the IPod Touch with a Premium account

Hi I am not sure what changed in the system, but I used to be able to play the music on my iPod Touch offline. Ever since that login screen appeared in the app, it has failed to let me into the account when offline because I get an error message abou...

Newbie

Hi   I am not sure what changed in the system, but I used to be able to play the music on my iPod Touch offline. Ever since that login screen appeared in the app, it has failed to let me i...

lisailor

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no ''avaliable offline'' button for playlists (Iphone 4s)

Hi, i've got a big problem with yhe spotify mobile client! as all of you know you can by one click make your local files avaliable offline on your iphone, even if you don't have a premium account. my problem is that this button won't show anymore! So...

Casual Listener

Hi, i've got a big problem with yhe spotify mobile client! as all of you know you can by one click make your local files avaliable offline on your iphone, even if you don't have a premium account. ...

neva96

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Solved!! Spotify for iOS 5.0.1 stops playing after 25 seconds

Hey guys, an issue just came up really recently, and I've been searching for a solution with no avail. My offline playlist can play any song for exactly 25 seconds and just cuts. It doesn't matter where you start in the song, it simply cuts after 25 ...

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Hey guys, an issue just came up really recently, and I've been searching for a solution with no avail.   My offline playlist can play any song for exactly 25 seconds and just cuts. It doesn'...

Foshkey

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Ios

I am signed up for Spotify premium. It works great on my laptop, but not at all on my IPhone. It continues to tell me "only premium users can stream" or something like that. I've tried logging out, reinstalling the app and still have no luck. I'm ver...

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I am signed up for Spotify premium.  It works great on my laptop, but not at all on my IPhone.  It continues to tell me "only premium users can stream" or something like that.  I've tr...

David

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iPad app not streaming to Facebook

I have all the correct settings, however Spotify is not posting to my time line when I use the iPad app. It works fine when I use the desktop app for Windows 7. Is this a bug in the app? I have tried reinstalling, and logging in and out with no avail...

Casual Listener

I have all the correct settings, however Spotify is not posting to my time line when I use the iPad app. It works fine when I use the desktop app for Windows 7. Is this a bug in the app? I have tried...

JimmyBoy007

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The pause bug is back

That annoying bug is back where music pauses on the lock screen or when you close out the app it JUST started happening to me.

Gig Goer

That annoying bug is back where music pauses on the lock screen or when you close out the app it JUST started happening to me.

David

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Different streaming quality for 3G and wifi

If I set the quality for streaming in the app. Is that the quality used for 3G and wifi?How do I set normal quality for 3G and high quality for wifi?

Casual Listener

If I set the quality for streaming in the app. Is that the quality used for 3G and wifi? How do I set normal quality for 3G and high quality for wifi?

damonsalter

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spotify iphone problem

my app has worked great for three months and now it plays one song and when i skip the track it pauses thesong and doesnt play it. ive deleted and reinstalled it a few times and still same problem. its rather frustrating since i pay ten bucks a month...

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my app has worked great for three months and now it plays one song and when i skip the track it pauses thesong and doesnt play it. ive deleted and reinstalled it a few times and still same problem. ...

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Friends Search Bar

Hey Spotify Community, First off, Spotify is awesome. It has totally changed my music listening experience and I absolutely love it. I noticed a minor error while using the mobile app related to the friend search. The error happens after the followin...

Casual Listener

Hey Spotify Community,   First off, Spotify is awesome. It has totally changed my music listening experience and I absolutely love it.    I noticed a minor error while using th...

JessLampe

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SPOTIFY fix this PROBLEM!

This is my attempt to get through to Spotify about what I think is the #1 problem with it. We all know it and dislike it. Yes it is CACHE. Cmon Spotify. Do I really need to uninstall the app and reinstall it whenever I use up all my space? What is so...

Gig Goer

This is my attempt to get through to Spotify about what I think is the #1 problem with it.  We all know it and dislike it.  Yes it is CACHE.  Cmon Spotify.  Do I really need to un...

wriverajr23

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iPhone error: "Cannot find Spotify network" (various DNS errors)

Running Spotify 0.5.1.74gbdf7fe51 (smaller font 0.8.2.902.g860e3c5f) on iPhone 4. It stopped working on offline mode a couple days ago, saying that it hadn't been online in 30 days. When I try to get it to go online, I get a "Connecting" (in perpetui...

Music Fan

Running Spotify 0.5.1.74gbdf7fe51 (smaller font 0.8.2.902.g860e3c5f) on iPhone 4.  It stopped working on offline mode a couple days ago, saying that it hadn't been online in 30 days.  When ...

Rorey

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Ipod tocuh

If I have an ipod touch and i don't have wifi, can i still listen to spodify if i have premium?

Newbie

If I have an ipod touch and i don't have wifi, can i still listen to spodify if i have premium?

David

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