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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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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...

  • Visitor
  • 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 ...

  • Visitor
  • 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...

  • Visitor
  • 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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ipad/iphone app

I have spotify premium but on my ipad and iphone I only get a free trial after logging in. i don't get accsess to my premium in the app. What can i do? I also have a wrong facebook account on my profile, its my girlfriends facebook account that is ac...

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  • I have spotify premium but on my ipad and iphone I only get a free trial after logging in. i don't get accsess to my premium in the app. What can i do? I also have a wrong facebook account on my prof...
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iOS not syncing some local files

Certain songs will not sync to my 3GS. I have read every FAQ on this topic and I know I am doing it correctly. I cannot believe it has to be so difficult to get this to work. I am going insane so please fix it so you can get a few more bucks from me....

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  • Certain songs will not sync to my 3GS. I have read every FAQ on this topic and I know I am doing it correctly. I cannot believe it has to be so difficult to get this to work. I am going insane so ple...
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Spotify counts some local files as Spotify offline tracks

I have a playlist containing local files that I have synced to my ipod touch. For some reason, Spotify is counting a bunch of these local files as coming from the Spotify library instead of from my computer. How do I get it to use my own mp3s instead...

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  • I have a playlist containing local files that I have synced to my ipod touch. For some reason, Spotify is counting a bunch of these local files as coming from the Spotify library instead of from my c...
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Solved!! iPad not listed under devices

I've used Google for this problem and have gotten several threads but no results. All of them say to make sure you're on the same Wi-Fi, have certain ports open, make sure your firewall is accepting spotify, etc; All of these things I have done and m...

  • Casual Listener
  • I've used Google for this problem and have gotten several threads but no results. All of them say to make sure you're on the same Wi-Fi, have certain ports open, make sure your firewall is accepting ...
  • David
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Free app?

I've just received a message that I couldn't use spotify anymore... I just have to pay like 10 francs per months... I want the free subscription but I can't download it on my IPad or on my pc... What can I do ?

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  • I've just received a message that I couldn't use spotify anymore... I just have to pay like 10 francs per months... I want the free subscription but I can't download it on my IPad or on my pc... What...
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Mobile App no longer scrobbling to last.fm

I have an iPhone 4 and I just updated to iOS 5 last night. Ever since then my Spotify app won't scrobble my tracks to last.fm. Please help!

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  • I have an iPhone 4 and I just updated to iOS 5 last night. Ever since then my Spotify app won't scrobble my tracks to last.fm. Please help!
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This app is becoming a joke to use.

Im paying £10 per month to use an app that only works when it wants to.This app constantly hangs.The amount of time it spends logging in is totally unacceptable. I start the app a few mins before leaving the house and gertting into the car and most t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Im paying £10 per month to use an app that only works when it wants to. This app constantly hangs. The amount of time it spends logging in is totally unacceptable. I start the app a few mins before...
  • David
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How do I UNSYNC my iPod touch

I accidentally synced my iTunes collection to my iPod via Spotify. I don't want that and can't find how to get the music off my device. What do I do?

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  • I accidentally synced my iTunes collection to my iPod via Spotify. I don't want that and can't find how to get the music off my device.   What do I do?
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