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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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Search function on Ipad

Is there anyway to search within each playlist on the Ipad app?

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Is there anyway to search within each playlist on the Ipad app?

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Airplay Spotify wont start playing music on my htpc

Hey Guys, really hope someone can help me with this. Im using an Ipad2 and a HTPC with XBMC and would like to airplay my spotify to it. It work with youtube and other programs but not with spotify. I activate the Airplay and the track gets paused and...

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Hey Guys, really hope someone can help me with this.   Im using an Ipad2 and a HTPC with XBMC and would like to airplay my spotify to it. It work with youtube and other programs but not with s...

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Iphone 4s disconnects every few seconds as soon as any files are available offline

Hope someone can help, this is driving me nuts! I have spotify on my ipad, iphone and desktop PC after upgrading to premium earlier this week. Works fine on ipad but the iphone app constantly loses connection (every 3 seconds or so) once logged in. I...

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Hope someone can help, this is driving me nuts!   I have spotify on my ipad, iphone and desktop PC after upgrading to premium earlier this week. Works fine on ipad but the iphone app&nbsp...

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Facebook Share Language Now Indonesian

I installed Spotify on my iPad and iPhone and while it works, it's changed the Facebook's iOS share language to Indonesian. (I'd prefer English, obviously.) I've uninstalled things, restarted other things, logged in, logged out, changed language sett...

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I installed Spotify on my iPad and iPhone and while it works, it's changed the Facebook's iOS share language to Indonesian. (I'd prefer English, obviously.) I've uninstalled things, restarted other t...

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Solved!! When unlocking iPod Touch 4th gen Spotify crashes

Since two months ago it's been happening some strange crashes on Spotify in my iPod Touch 4th gen. It only happens when I'm hearing to music, the device is locked (now I'm on iOS 5.0.1) so the screen is off. When I make a double click on the Home but...

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Since two months ago it's been happening some strange crashes on Spotify in my iPod Touch 4th gen. It only happens when I'm hearing to music, the device is locked (now I'm on iOS 5.0.1) so the screen...

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Just joined premium. Can't login due to being "offline." Cannot access settings to go online.

So I entered my username and password, but apparently I need to switch the settings on the app to online. The problem is, I can't access the settings. I keep getting the error message asking if I've used an incorrect password. How do I access the set...

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So I entered my username and password, but apparently I need to switch the settings on the app to online.  The problem is, I can't access the settings.  I keep getting the error message ask...

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iPhone Timer

For some reason now, when I choose "stop playing" for the end of a timer, instead of stopping my Spotify song, it resets it to the beginning of the song and keeps playing. This didn't use to happen, only started this week when I got AB update. Is the...

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For some reason now, when I choose "stop playing" for the end of a timer, instead of stopping my Spotify song, it resets it to the beginning of the song and keeps playing. This didn't use to happen, ...

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Offline playlists on iPod Touch

I got Spotify Premium a couple of days ago but for some reason I can't get offline playlists on my iPod. I've clicked on the 'Available Offline' option in the playlist but there's still nothing. It works when I connect to a Wi-fi connection, but I re...

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I got Spotify Premium a couple of days ago but for some reason I can't get offline playlists on my iPod. I've clicked on the 'Available Offline' option in the playlist but there's still nothing. It w...

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Solved!! just joined

Hello, I wonder how long it takes before you can use spotify (if you just become a premiummember) Thanks in advance!! Lydia

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Hello,   I wonder how long it takes before you can use spotify (if you just become a premiummember)   Thanks in advance!!   Lydia

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iTunes Purchased files not able to play on Mobile App

Hey All, So my problem is this: I have purchased files through iTunes which I want to use on my spotify mobile app. I realize that the files are protected so I tried converting them to mp3 and also AAC formats, which did not work. I would like to not...

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Hey All,   So my problem is this: I have purchased files through iTunes which I want to use on my spotify mobile app.  I realize that the files are protected so I tried converting them to...

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Songs stop after 50 secs on iPod Touch

Hi There. Anyone out there who's got the same problem. When playing songs on my iPod, every song pauses after aprox 50 sec. Pressing play again allows me to listen to another 50 secs. And so it continues with every single song. Any help is deeply app...

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Hi There.   Anyone out there who's got the same problem.   When playing songs on my iPod, every song pauses after aprox 50 sec. Pressing play again allows me to listen to another 50 sec...

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lame sync

I dont mean to be rude, but why is the spotify app for the iphone such a **bleep**? I'm like, oh that playlist looks good, only got 20 minutes at work before i go home, quick turn on the wifi and download. great. something to play on my 40 minute tub...

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I dont mean to be rude, but why is the spotify app for the iphone such a **bleep**?   I'm like, oh that playlist looks good, only got 20 minutes at work before i go home, quick turn on the wif...

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How do I Stream (not play offline) Local Files on iPhone?

I am wondering if there's a way to have spotify recognize my local files in my library, link them to songs that they have in their library, and allow me to stream them to my iPhone as though I added them via Spotify's library and not force me to sync...

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I am wondering if there's a way to have spotify recognize my local files in my library, link them to songs that they have in their library, and allow me to stream them to my iPhone as though I added ...

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Local Non-Available Track Playing Incorrect Live Version on iPhone

I own the album "Union" by the Boxer Rebellion. It shows in iTunes and Spotify, and Spotify US has the album "unavailable" but my local copy plays just fine in Spotify. When I add it to a playlist and sync it to my iPhone, the first track, "Flashing ...

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I own the album "Union" by the Boxer Rebellion.  It shows in iTunes and Spotify, and Spotify US has the album "unavailable" but my local copy plays just fine in Spotify.  When I add it to a...

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Local tracks not syncing on ipad/iphone

I have an IPAD and Spotify Preimium As you can seee below The red means those local tracks wont sync!

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I have an IPAD and Spotify Preimium   As you can seee below   The red means those local tracks wont sync!

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New better looking icon!!

Hi there,thanks to the developers I don't have any real problems with spotify. Neither on my Mac nor on my iPhone. So here comes my minor one, but I bet most of us are gonna be on my side on that one: I'd like to have a better looking icon for the iO...

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Hi there, thanks to the developers I don't have any real problems with spotify. Neither on my Mac nor on my iPhone. So here comes my minor one, but I bet most of us are gonna be on my side on that o...

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iPad bug : clicking on people's icon for offline tunes makes the app crash

Clicking on people's icon for offline (downloaded) tunes makes the app crash. It happens for songs not in spotify catalog as well as for tunes in spotify catalog.

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Clicking on people's icon for offline (downloaded) tunes makes the app crash. It happens for songs not in spotify catalog as well as for tunes in spotify catalog.

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Gapless playback doesnt work properly

it only works occasionally. I'm using a BT headset(MW-600) and i only stream my music in High quality. Also crossfade doesnt seem to work either.

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it only works occasionally.   I'm using a BT headset(MW-600) and i only stream my music in High quality.   Also crossfade doesnt seem to work either. 😕

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Spotify iPad-version - wishing list

Volume slider (vertical left side in the overview mode just above the settings button and somewhere in the cover art mode)Airplay menu in overview mode (it can only be found in the full view (cover art mode))Multi gestures (example: slide two fingers...

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Volume slider (vertical left side in the overview mode just above the settings button and somewhere in the cover art mode) Airplay menu in overview mode (it can only be found in the full view (cover...

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