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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 ...

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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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Can sync localfiles

I have troubling syncing local files, this problem just accoured one day i didnt do anything odd. - I have tried to resync, uninstalling and reinstall software on both computer and iphone - i have tried to plug phone into computer, (spotify cant find...

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I have troubling syncing local files, this problem just accoured one day i didnt do anything odd.   - I have tried to resync, uninstalling and reinstall software on both computer and iphone ...

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upgraded to subscription and still not working?!?

i downloaded the spotify app on my samsung galaxy nexus, ie android platform and after the trial finished i couldnt play my downloaded songs anymore so i upgradsd to spotify unlimited and it still wpuldnt work and ive uninstalled and reinstalled too!...

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i downloaded the spotify app on my samsung galaxy nexus, ie android platform and after the trial finished i couldnt play my downloaded songs anymore so i upgradsd to spotify unlimited and it still wp...

StevenR

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Question about Spotify and iPod

I had a quick question, I just got the premium service and wanted to put my playlists I created on my computer onto my iPod touch. Now I can listen to the playlists in offline mode through the app but is there a way that I can access those songs in t...

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I had a quick question, I just got the premium service and wanted to put my playlists I created on my computer onto my iPod touch. Now I can listen to the playlists in offline mode through the app bu...

tjb

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iPad app new version won't stream anymore??

Upgraded to new spotify version on ipad2 and streaming is now woeful!! It takes around 40secs for a song to start streaming. Old version worked fine and was instant. Have tried reinstalling and diff stream setting but it's still rubbish.Please help

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Upgraded to new spotify version on ipad2 and streaming is now woeful!! It takes around 40secs for a song to start streaming. Old version worked fine and was instant. Have tried reinstalling and diff ...

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lost all my playlists.

Hi. i logged on spotify through Facebook. But the problem is, that all my playlists are gone. I cant remember my loggin name, and when i tell spotify to send me resett pasword mail, i get nothing. So is there two users or one. wil i find my playlist ...

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Hi. i logged on spotify through Facebook. But the problem is, that all my playlists are gone. I cant remember my loggin name, and when i tell spotify to send me resett pasword mail, i get nothing. So...

MWilliams

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Radio Plays Unrelated Artist!

Made a station based on artist "Dire Straits" then changed to a recommended station for artist "David Guetta". After about 5 songs on the "David Guetta" station it plays a "Dire Straits" song and I acidentally pressed the thumbs up button instead of ...

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Made a station based on artist "Dire Straits"  then changed to a recommended station for artist "David Guetta".  After about 5 songs on the "David Guetta" station it plays a "Dire Stra...

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Launch Center Pro URL scheme

Could the Spotify devs hook up with the Launch Center devs to support their URL shortcut schemes? I'd love to be able to jump directly to playlists or search (or whatever) with minimal clicks from my home screen.

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Could the Spotify devs hook up with the Launch Center devs to support their URL shortcut schemes? I'd love to be able to jump directly to playlists or search (or whatever) with minimal clicks from my...

Francois

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Offline mode and data charges

When I use Spotify in offline mode on my Iphone 4s while I am away from my wireless network, is the app utilizing my 4g network and being charged against my data plan? Thanks

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When I use Spotify in offline mode on my Iphone 4s while I am away from my wireless network, is the app utilizing my 4g network and being charged against my data plan?  Thank...

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struggling to log in via wifi

we are struggling to log in with iphone or ipod touch. We used to be able to .. the username and password are correct but when its via tha wifi it wont log in. When I turn wifi off it accepts the username and password... help please as we cant get us...

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we are struggling to log in with iphone or ipod touch. We used to be able to .. the username and password are correct but when its via tha wifi it wont log in. When I turn wifi off it accepts the use...

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Help ordering playlist on my iphone

On the spotify app on my phjne, none of my playlists are in a particular order, Is the only way to reorder them to drag each song 1 by 1? Like I would like my playlists to be alphabetical but I don't know how.

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On the spotify app on my phjne, none of my playlists are in a particular order, Is the only way to reorder them to drag each song 1 by 1? Like I would like my playlists to be alphabetical but I don't...

schpuns

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losing sync data after app update

After I had updated the spotify app (as suggested by the app store) all my downloaded playlists became unsychronized. The message said "you already have 3 devices using Spotify ofline". This is not true, the iphone is my only device. Very frustrating...

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After I had updated the spotify app (as suggested by the app store) all my downloaded playlists became unsychronized. The message said "you already have 3 devices using Spotify ofline". This is not t...

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Why does Spotify want access to my email adress??

Hi there, I have one question: Since a few days Spotify always asks for access to my email adress (via Facebook). On the computer I can simply click the X and it disappears. But on my iPhone I can't do it. Why does Spotify want access to my email adr...

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Hi there,   I have one question: Since a few days Spotify always asks for access to my email adress (via Facebook). On the computer I can simply click the X and it disappears. But on my iPho...

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Radio idle function on Premium/Free accounts

I do not think the radio should stop streaming or become deactivated after 10 minutes of being idle. I think the app should first detect if the account is premium and at that point turn off the disconnect/idle function. If we are paying, what is the ...

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I do not think the radio should stop streaming or become deactivated after 10 minutes of being idle. I think the app should first detect if the account is premium and at that point turn off the disco...

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i pad 1 spotify

How do I sync my playlists that I've chosen to be available in offline mode to my ipad so as I can listen to them when I have no internet connection. I already have premium, and have managed to sync to my android, but cant manage it with the pad. Hel...

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How do I sync my playlists that I've chosen to be available in offline mode to my ipad so as I can listen to them when I have no internet connection. I already have premium, and have managed to sync ...

Jude

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Is there 5 cap and 10 hour per month limit after 6 months on radio

I was wondering if after 6 months the 5 cap and 10 hour stuff will apply to radio on pc, mac and iOS. Only wondering just in case I get obsessed with spotify radio

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I was wondering if after 6 months the 5 cap and 10 hour stuff will apply to radio on pc, mac and iOS. Only wondering just in case I get obsessed with spotify radio

Jude

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context menu missing

WHY is there Still no context menu in the search results when i keep my finger on a track??????????!!!!!!!!!!

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WHY is there Still no context menu in the search results when i keep my finger on a track??????????!!!!!!!!!!

Luebbi

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v. 0.5.2 for ipad

I just install latest version for ipad, but it dosen't work. I can only listen my offline records, WHY? I got premium licence, so I pay 9,99 every month. When spotify fix this problem?

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I just install latest version for ipad, but it dosen't work. I can only listen my offline records, WHY? I got premium licence, so I pay 9,99 every month. When spotify fix this problem?

MattSuda

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Radio not loading on iPad

Anyone else having problems getting radio to start on the iPad app? I'm running iOS 5.1.1 and have tried the clean reinstall. It works just fine on the iPhone app also running iOS 5.1.1. I was excited at the prospect of not having to use Slacker/Pand...

Newbie

Anyone else having problems getting radio to start on the iPad app?  I'm running iOS 5.1.1 and have tried the clean reinstall.  It works just fine on the iPhone app also running iOS 5.1.1.&...

MattSuda

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Deleted a playlist on spotify app, how do i get it back?

So I have my playlist on the Spotify on my computer... but i accidentaly deleted it on the app for iphone. How do i get it back on the app? i see no option or way to get it back can someone help me?

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So I have my playlist on the Spotify on my computer... but i accidentaly deleted it on the app for iphone. How do i get it back on the app? i see no option or way to get it back can someone help me?&...

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Solved!! Can I use iPhone to cache locally without cell service?

I'm thinking about buying an old Gen1 iPhone just to use Spotify because Home Depot sells a water resistant portable boombox that has iPod/iPhone adapter built in with a remote control. I would buy an iPod to do this but I need to take the boombox to...

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I'm thinking about buying an old Gen1 iPhone just to use Spotify because Home Depot sells a water resistant portable boombox that has iPod/iPhone adapter built in with a remote control.   I ...

danwheeler

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