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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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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

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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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Superuser Contribution Spoitfy disappears from lock screen when paused

I know this is an old thread but there was no newer one I could reply to. I have the same issue. Spotify won't stay on the lock screen when music is paused. I'll have to re-open the app to resume playing.

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I know this is an old thread but there was no newer one I could reply to.   I have the same issue. Spotify won't stay on the lock screen when music is paused. I'll have to re-open the app to...

Kiril

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution New challenges adding a song to a playlist (iOS)

In the latest updates it has become harder and harder to add a song to a playlist. I have more then 250 playslist. I ordered them alphabetically.- in the normal list my playslist are ordered alphabetically (by hand = custom order) but when I want to ...

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In the latest updates it has become harder and harder to add a song to a playlist. I have more then 250 playslist. I ordered them alphabetically. - in the normal list my playslist are ordered alphab...

Chrizzzly

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Superuser Contribution Pinned podcast trailer prevents jump-to progress

Recently, when I select a podcast I frequently listen to, it no longer jumps down in the playlist to my most recently listened to episode. The podcast recently posted a trailer, which is pinned to the very top of the episode list, and I’m guessing th...

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Recently, when I select a podcast I frequently listen to, it no longer jumps down in the playlist to my most recently listened to episode.   The podcast recently posted a trailer, which is pin...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution My camera is not scanning the code. I do have the camera icon.

On my iPhone 8plus, I want to scan a code. I have the camera icon available, and I get the notification with the scan button, once I hit Scan, nothing happens. How do I fix this? No update is available.

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On my iPhone 8plus, I want to scan a code. I have the camera icon available, and I get the notification with the scan button, once I hit Scan, nothing happens.    How do I fix this? ...

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Superuser Contribution iOS App can't change volume on Amazon FireCube

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15My Question or IssueJust added an Amazon Fire Cube TV G2 to my system. When controlling play from the iPhone, I cannot control volume on the Fire Cube. If I switch to one of my t...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 15 My Question or Issue Just added an Amazon Fire Cube TV G2 to my system. When controlling play from the iPh...

Kiril

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Superuser Contribution Local Files Not Playing After Transferring Data Onto a New Phone

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15.0.2 My Question or IssueHey,So I had just got a new phone and had transferred all my data onto it, but for some unknown reason, whenever I want to play a local file, it doesn't let me play i...

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15.0.2   My Question or Issue Hey, So I had just got a new phone and had transferred all my data onto it, but for some ...

MafeG

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Superuser Contribution [Mobile][Other] Can’t report a song/ user

Hi when I follow the guidance on the website to report content it doesn’t come up as an option, as I can see is what is attached. Ideas?

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Hi when I follow the guidance on the website to report content it doesn’t come up as an option, as I can see is what is attached. Ideas?

Eni

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify causes disconnect from Apple CarPlay

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone 13 Operating System: IOS 15.0 Hello, I recently upgraded my iPhone, and ever since I've changed out my phones, my Apple CarPlay has refused to work with my new phone. All the other apps, like maps, work throug...

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Plan: Premium Country: USA   Device: iPhone 13  Operating System: IOS 15.0   Hello, I recently upgraded my iPhone, and ever since I've changed out my phones, my Apple CarPla...

Kiril

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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Playlists] Listening Party

The execution would be similar to Amazon's new Beta feature "Watch Party" where an Amazon subscriber is able to navigate to a chosen movie in the Amazon catalogue and select the new "watch party" instead of "play". This generates a unique sharable UR...

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The execution would be similar to Amazon's new Beta feature "Watch Party" where an Amazon subscriber is able to navigate to a chosen movie in the Amazon catalogue and select the new "watch party" ins...

MafeG

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Solved!! Songs lyrics lines are suddenly squeezed together

PlanPremiumCountryThailand DeviceIphone 12 pro mxOperating SystemIOS 15.0.2 My Question or IssueSo I recently changed my phone from Iphone X to Iphone 12 pro max. When I first started using Spotify on my new phone everything was fine. However, a few ...

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  Plan Premium Country Thailand   Device Iphone 12 pro mx Operating System IOS 15.0.2   My Question or Issue So I recently changed my phone from Iphone X to Iphone 12 pro m...

AdamDamon

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Superuser Contribution "See More" button obstructed by song bar

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 12 Mini My Question or Issue See photo attached. When browsing playlists, in this example workout playlists, the button to "see more" playlists is unable to be pressed because the bar with the current song is blocking...

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Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone 12 Mini   My Question or Issue   See photo attached. When browsing playlists, in this example workout playlists, the button to "see more"...

CarlosE

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Text bunched up/overlaid when adding to playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPadOperating SystemiOS 12.5.5Spotify updated to version 8.6.74.1541 My Question or Issue Please note that this problem does not occur in Windows Web Player or on Android. When playing a song that I wish to add to another pl...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device iPad Operating System iOS 12.5.5 Spotify updated to version 8.6.74.1541   My Question or Issue   Please note that this problem does not occur in W...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Local files appear downloaded and playable, but are unplayable.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 8 and Acer AspireOperating SystemiOS 15.2 and Windows 11 Home My Question or IssueAll of my local files are playable on my computer, but when I sync them to my phone they do appear, but are unplayable. They...

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  Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 8 and Acer Aspire Operating System iOS 15.2 and Windows 11 Home   My Question or Issue All of my local files are playable on my...

Alex

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Try to play on iPad a playlist created on PC

I imported a few CDs in Spotify (Premium plan in Canada) on my Windows PC. I successfully created a playlist with songs from these CDs. I then opened Spotify on my iPad (latest IOS) that is on the same WiFi; I did the same with my iPhone. I cannot se...

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I imported a few CDs in Spotify (Premium plan in Canada) on my Windows PC. I successfully created a playlist with songs from these CDs. I then opened Spotify on my iPad (latest IOS) that is on the sa...

rbasque

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Superuser Contribution Block Spotify from CarPlay

I'm trying to figure out how to delete the Spotify app from showing up in CarPlay.Basically, any time I plug in any iPhone into my CarPlay system, I don't want Spotify to be enabled.I have a new teenage driver and this would be a huge distraction for...

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I'm trying to figure out how to delete the Spotify app from showing up in CarPlay. Basically, any time I plug in any iPhone into my CarPlay system, I don't want Spotify to be enabled. I have a new ...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution LOCAL FILES NOT PLAYING on iPhone (just flashing/closing) - WILL play on desktop

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.Device(iPhone 6s+)Operating System(iOS 15.1) I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!! I have added some local files (.mp3's converted from YouTube) and they will sync to my iPhone from my laptop, but when I try to play them from the phone, the...

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device (iPhone 6s+) Operating System (iOS 15.1)   I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!!  I have added some local files (.mp3's converted from YouTube) and they wil...

donkeylarry

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Solved!! MusicCast devices not available in Spotify connect

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceipad, android, iphoneOperating Systemvarious My Question or IssueNew system has been in use for two months with no issues, today the yamaha r-n602 is no longer available. It is greyed out in devices and has a message "can't ...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device ipad, android, iphone Operating System various   My Question or Issue New system has been in use for two months with no issues, today the yamaha r-n602 i...

brianamcmillan

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Superuser Contribution Lofi beats playlist cuts out after a few seconds of playing

PlanpremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiphone 11Operating Systemios 11.1 My Question or IssueThe spotify made lofi beats playlist cuts out after about 15 seconds of playing, regardless of whether on bluetooth or not. I tried listening to other playlist...

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Plan premium Country United States Device iphone 11 Operating System ios 11.1   My Question or Issue The spotify made lofi beats playlist cuts out after about 15 seconds of playing, re...

MafeG

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Superuser Contribution Apple TV playback pauses for few seconds when "up next" appears

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceApple TV (4K 1st generation A1842)Operating SystemtvOS 15.1.1Spotify app version1.28.3 My Question or IssueWhen listening a song on Apple TV's Spotify app the playback pauses for about 1-3 seconds when "Up Next" informa...

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Plan Premium Country Finland Device Apple TV (4K 1st generation A1842) Operating System tvOS 15.1.1 Spotify app version 1.28.3   My Question or Issue When listening a song on Apple T...

Vasil

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