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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

makeabetterapp

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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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Superuser Contribution Local files cant play on my iphone

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceiphone 13 pro maxOperating Systemios 15.1.1 My Question or IssueIve imported my local files onto my laptop, added them to a playlist and am able to listen to the songs on my laptop. However, when i use my iphone to tr...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country Singapore Device iphone 13 pro max Operating System ios 15.1.1   My Question or Issue Ive imported my local files onto my laptop, added them to a playlist and am a...

Yordan

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No content on Apple Watch

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StateDeviceiPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6Operating SystemiOS 15.1.1, Watch version 8.3 My Question or IssueI cannot see any of my library content on the Apple Watch. Under every category in My Library I see "Loading..." except ...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country United State Device iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6 Operating System iOS 15.1.1, Watch version 8.3   My Question or Issue I cannot see any of my library content on th...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Equalizer lowers speaker volume after updating to IOS 15

After updating to IOS 15 the volume on my Sony SRS speaker keeps lowering once the bass comes in on a song. I uninstalled/reinstalled the app and turned off multiple settings in my iPhone and Spotify. Nothing worked until I disabled Spotifys equalize...

Newbie

After updating to IOS 15 the volume on my Sony SRS speaker keeps lowering once the bass comes in on a song. I uninstalled/reinstalled  the app and turned off multiple settings in my iPhone and S...

randrew

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Solved!! Unable to select specific songs in Liked Songs when "theme" is selected

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceGoogle Pixel 3aOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhen in "Liked Songs" with a theme selected (i.e. from the options above the songs list) I can no longer select specific tracks to play. Some work, some don't - seem...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Google Pixel 3a Operating System Android   My Question or Issue When in "Liked Songs" with a theme selected (i.e. from the options above the songs list) ...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Fast selection to download albums / playlists to apple watch

I have lot of albums and I want to download all of them to my apple watch. But for now I need to open every album and select "download to apple watch". It's really inconvenient. Other option - create playlist with all albums from my mac and download ...

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I have lot of albums and I want to download all of them to my apple watch. But for now I need to open every album and select "download to apple watch". It's really inconvenient.   Other option...

MafeG

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS] podcast evaluation cannot be submitted

when evaluating a podcast under iOS with an iPhone SE, the button is so reduced it can disappear. The evaluation then cannot be submitted.

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when evaluating a podcast under iOS with an iPhone SE, the button is so reduced it can disappear. The evaluation then cannot be submitted.

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Spotify logo on the apple watch is behind the clock

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDeviceApple watch series 7Operating SystemIOS 15 My Question or IssueAs the title says, for some reason (for over two months) the spotify logo went behind the clock and it's a bit annoying. I thought it would be fixed by now b...

Music Fan

Plan Premium Country Israel Device Apple watch series 7 Operating System IOS 15   My Question or Issue As the title says, for some reason (for over two months) the spotify logo went be...

itaybalin16

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Superuser Contribution "Next From" heading wrong if different podcast enqueued

Plan: PremiumSpotify Version: 8.6.84.1353Country: USADevice: iPhone 12Operating System iOS 15.2 My Question or IssueIf the currently-playing podcast is from a different show than the one playing from "episodes," the "Next From" text is wrong Reproduc...

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Plan: Premium Spotify Version: 8.6.84.1353 Country: USA Device: iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 15.2   My Question or Issue If the currently-playing podcast is from a differ...

Ver

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Superuser Contribution Glitch while using spotify and uber driver apps

PlanPremiumCountryUnited states Device(iPhone 12 pro max)Operating System(iOS 15.2)I have been having a glitch or issue with my spotify while using my waze and uber driver app. Whenever i am on my waze app and receive a request from uber driver, my m...

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Plan Premium Country United states   Device (iPhone 12 pro max) Operating System (iOS 15.2) I have been having a glitch or issue with my spotify while using my waze and uber driver ...

Yoavv

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Search hides additional options

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 15.1) My Question or IssueWhen you search on the Spotify app, the first result is slightly obscured by the ‘Shuffle Play’ button, specifically the three dots that reveal additional ...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 15.1)   My Question or Issue When you search on the Spotify app, the first result is slightly obscured by th...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Echo Music Group Only Showing and Playing on One Speaker

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15.1.1 My Question or IssueWhen I go to the devices menu in Spotify, my echo speaker group shows, but only has one speaker next to the name (it used to have 2). When I click the s...

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Plan Premium Country United States  Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 15.1.1   My Question or Issue When I go to the devices menu in Spotify, my echo speaker group shows, ...

MihailY

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Option to toggle Lyrics on/off like the desktop app

Please provide an option to toggle the display of lyrics on iOS devices. Currently a large colored bar appears at the bottom of the screen when the player window is full size, and when using split view on an iPad, the lyrics are automatically opened ...

Roadie

Please provide an option to toggle the display of lyrics on iOS devices. Currently a large colored bar appears at the bottom of the screen when the player window is full size, and when using split vi...

Billy-J

Spotify Star

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playback pauses in IOS when Sonos playing first

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevice:(iPhone SE, Sonos Play:1, Lutron Caseta, Ford bluetooth)Operating System:(iOS 15.2, Windows 10)My Issue:I took a 3 hour drive recently (mid/end December) with my phone connected via bluetooth to my vehicle. every time i...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device: (iPhone SE, Sonos Play:1, Lutron Caseta, Ford bluetooth) Operating System: (iOS 15.2, Windows 10) My Issue: I took a 3 hour drive recently (mid/end De...

MafeG

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Superuser Contribution Downloads not visible on Apple Watch SE

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceApple Watch SE My Question or IssueI just bought a new apple watch SE the other day. The watch and my phone are completely up to date and so is the spotify app. For some reason, on my watch, the app does not show "Downlaod...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Apple Watch SE   My Question or Issue I just bought a new apple watch SE the other day. The watch and my phone are completely up to date and so is...

Jules_brown92

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Superuser Contribution Echo Dot not uniquely identified as a device

Family PlanCountry: UK Device(iPhone 8 ), latest iOS My Issue:Spotify app allows to display all Amazon/Alexa devices in device menu.All Echo devices (One Echo, One Echo dot 4th gen) work fine, except my Echo Dot 3rd gen.I can connect and play but Spo...

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Family Plan Country: UK   Device (iPhone 8 ), latest iOS       My Issue: Spotify app allows to display all Amazon/Alexa devices in device menu. All Echo devices (One Ech...

Kiril

Moderator

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Superuser Contribution Downloaded songs stopping at 10 seconds when in ONLINE mode

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 7 PlusOperating SystemiOS 14.7.1 My Question or IssueWhen streaming music in online mode, if a song that happens to also be downloaded comes on, it stops around the 10-second mark and will not load any more...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 7 Plus Operating System iOS 14.7.1   My Question or Issue When streaming music in online mode, if a song that happens to also be downlo...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local Files playing for a second and then shutting off on Mobile

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 15.2 My Question or IssueI recently upgraded to a new phone. When I went to play my Local Files for the first time, the bar at the bottom showing the song would pop up for a second, and then imm...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 15.2   My Question or Issue I recently upgraded to a new phone. When I went to play my Local Files for the first time, th...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Local files for Spotify Mobile
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Superuser Contribution Viewing any song’s streams besides the popular on mobile

I’m not sure if it is possible to view on a desktop version of Spotify,This may not seem very important but some of my favorite artists old songs aren’t popular and I would just like to see the streams on those songs

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I’m not sure if it is possible to view on a desktop version of Spotify,This may not seem very important but some of my favorite artists old songs aren’t popular  and I would just like to see the...

AdamDamon

Spotify Star

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Superuser Contribution Playlist title font incorrect on details view when starts with emoji

PremiumGermany DeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssuePlaylist title font is incorrect when the playlist title starts with an emoji, see screenshot  

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Premium Germany   Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue Playlist title font is incorrect when the playlist title starts with an emoji, see screenshot ...

m_sawyer

Newbie

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Superuser Contribution I cant play anything

 i cant play anything can someone please help. PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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 i cant play anything can someone please help.  Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android O...

monicashweye010

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