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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local files on mobile

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone X My Question or IssueHey,so some how I added a local file to my liked songs while it wasn’t on my phone, and now it won’t show up. What can I do to resolve this?

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  Plan Premium Country U.S. Device iPhone X   My Question or Issue Hey, so some how I added a local file to my liked songs while it wasn’t on my phone, and now it won’t show up. W...

MafeG

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Superuser Contribution Offline not working/10 s stop

Not sure why this is happening but I have been unable to stream my downloaded music consistently whether I have service or not and a more frustrating and increasing issue, is the song will stop playing at 9-10 seconds. I followed a lot of the guideli...

Newbie

Not sure why this is happening but I have been unable to stream my downloaded music consistently whether I have service or not and a more frustrating and increasing issue, is the song will stop playi...

CarlosE

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Superuser Contribution Chinese Translation Incorrect

PlanPremiumCountryCNDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssueOn “Edit Profile” page, when changing profile photo, the transition for "Choose from library" in Chinese should be "从照片库中选择"/"从相册中选择" not "从音乐库中选择" 

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Plan Premium Country CN Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue On “Edit Profile” page, when changing profile photo, the transition for "Choose from library" in...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution App not completely removed iphone

Removed the spotify App from my iphone. Now there are still parts of the app on my Phone. Cannot install app again because it says open instead of download. App is having a weird pictogram and i removed it, but it is still coming back. In the iphone ...

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Removed the spotify App from my iphone. Now there are still parts of the app on my Phone. Cannot install app again because it says open instead of download. App is having a weird pictogram and i remo...

Julian

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Superuser Contribution iPad app is too limited, not what you would expect from a word class provider

I’ve been a loyal user for years now. Moved on to an shiny new ipad pro. Tested spotify ipad app and cried. This is the absolute minimum to say you have a tablet app. It’s possible to play music with it, yes. You can find music, yes. BUT UI is not ev...

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I’ve been a loyal user for years now. Moved on to an shiny new ipad pro. Tested spotify ipad app and cried. This is the absolute minimum to say you have a tablet app. It’s possible to play music with...

twingocerise

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Superuser Contribution Songs Changing Pitch?

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 15 Beta My Question or IssueSince March of this year, the pitch would shift on music when my phone was turned on or off. This past week it’s gotten to a point where this wasn’t a rare occurrence ...

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 15 Beta   My Question or Issue Since March of this year, the pitch would shift on music when my phone was turned on or off...

JadenTheMusicFan

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Superuser Contribution [iOS] randomly exits out of app and music stops

I have an iPhone 8 Plus and use the free version of Spotify. When I close the app and listen to music after a few songs the app constantly closes, and the music turns off and the song restarts. This happens all the time and is really inconvenient.

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I have an iPhone 8 Plus and use the free version of Spotify. When I close the app and listen to music after a few songs the app constantly closes, and the music turns off and the song restarts. This ...

Eni

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Solved!! Music not playing

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiphone X, Macbook Air My Question or IssueMy music often won’t play - it happens with different songs at different times. It’s similar to having connectivity issues, but it happens all the time - while I’m connect...

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  Plan Premium Country United States Device iphone X, Macbook Air     My Question or Issue My music often won’t play - it happens with different songs at different times. It’...

Ellcie

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple Watch - Adding New Tracks to Downloaded Playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular))Operating System(iOS 14.6, Apple Watch OS 7.5) My Question or IssueAfter finally navigating how to download a playlist to my Apple Watch, I am now unsure of how to add tracks...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)) Operating System (iOS 14.6, Apple Watch OS 7.5)   My Question or Issue After finally navigating how to...

AlvenT88

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Told that Apple Watch offline is just for premium users.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone SEOperating System(iOS 14.6 My Question or Issue I remember reading that Apple Watch offline mode was just for premium users. Is that still the plan or is Spotify considering deploying it to all users?

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone SE Operating System (iOS 14.6    My Question or Issue  I remember reading that Apple Watch offline mode was just for premium users. Is ...

Julian

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Superuser Contribution Gear Fit2 App Not Working

PlanFree CountryUSA DeviceiPhone Xr (issue is with Gear Fit2) Operating SystemPhone: iOS 15 Beta 2 (this was an issue on iOS 14 as well)Watch:R360XXU1ERC7 (Latest version of Tizen for the watch) My Question or IssueThe Spotify app on my Gear Fit2 doe...

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Plan Free   Country USA   Device iPhone Xr (issue is with Gear Fit2)   Operating System Phone: iOS 15 Beta 2 (this was an issue on iOS 14 as well) Watch:R360XXU1ERC7 (Latest...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Shuffle is still horrible in playlists

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 14.6 My Question or IssueIt’s 2021 and the shuffling option is still horrible. Why in a playlist having many of my liked songs, those songs keep repeating over and over?!if I were to listen t...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 14.6   My Question or Issue It’s 2021 and the shuffling option is still horrible. Why in a playlist having many o...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch downloaded podcast stops and resets to beginning

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceApple Watch Series 6, cellular/WiFi Operating System7.5 My Question or IssueAs a jogger, I Want the single (long) podcast episode I listen to on my run to start where I left off on my last run, In Order To listen to an epi...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Apple Watch Series 6, cellular/WiFi  Operating System 7.5   My Question or Issue As a jogger, I Want the single (long) podcast episode I li...

jvaleski

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Superuser Contribution [iOS][Search] Fix playlist search delay iOS

when i search for a specific song on a playlist, i already know where to tap and can do it very fast. Playlist > scroll up > search. The problem is the responsiveness in these actions. when i tap the search bar… nothing happens. So i tap again- but w...

Roadie

when i search for a specific song on a playlist, i already know where to tap and can do it very fast. Playlist > scroll up > search. The problem is the responsiveness in these actions. when i t...

Alex

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Superuser Contribution [Browse] Playlist presentation in ios

Keep the last used setting instead of resetting it every time… seems super obvious to me but it’s really annoying that i keep having to set it to my playlist order rather than recently played. Yes i like having that option, no i do not want it by def...

Roadie

Keep the last used setting instead of resetting it every time… seems super obvious to me but it’s really annoying that i keep having to set it to my playlist order rather than recently played. Yes i ...

Alex

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Superuser Contribution Songs will not play (typically uncommon music or music I don't have in a playlist)

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiphone 11proOperating SystemiOS 14.6 My Question or IssueWhenever I search for music, if it is not a popular song or something I have on one of my playlists, it is common for the song to just never play.Examples:Lady Gaga -...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device iphone 11pro Operating System iOS 14.6   My Question or Issue Whenever I search for music, if it is not a popular song or something I have on on...

Novy

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Downloading single tracks on premium - no way; podcasts, playlists, radios - with no problem

Well, im on 3-month free trial, im using iPhone with latest iOS, have only 3 devices connected (out of 5 possible). Have some music already downloaded from my PC (but its well below 3000 tracks, 780 tops)When i open the menu for single track I want t...

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Well, im on 3-month free trial, im using iPhone with latest iOS, have only 3 devices connected (out of 5 possible). Have some music already downloaded from my PC (but its well below 3000 tracks, 780 ...

MateusM

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Solved!! Music won't play on my iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDevice(iPhone Xs Max, iPad Pro 11" 2020)Operating System(iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6) My Question or IssueHi, I have a problem with my Spotify Premium. Since last week I am unable to play any music in my app on my iPhone Xs ...

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Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device (iPhone Xs Max, iPad Pro 11" 2020) Operating System (iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6)   My Question or Issue Hi, I have a problem with my Spotify Premi...

MateusM

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Spotify picture code

  Help! I got one of those Spotify picture frames for my birthday! When I scan the code it just goes to the picture of the song, it doesn’t play, it just shows a shuffle button but doesn’t directly play the song what am I doing wrong?

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    Help! I got one of those Spotify picture frames for my birthday! When I scan the code it just goes to the picture of the song, it doesn’t play, it just shows a shuffle button but doesn’t di...

Billy-J

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS] Bug: Audio cuts out when placed on wireless charger

This bug has happened on iOS 14.5, then 14.6, and now the 15.0 beta on an iPhone 12 Pro. When listening to music through either bluetooth or just the speaker on my iPhone and placing the phone on a wireless charger (brand doesn't matter, I've tried A...

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This bug has happened on iOS 14.5, then 14.6, and now the 15.0 beta on an iPhone 12 Pro.   When listening to music through either bluetooth or just the speaker on my iPhone and placing the pho...

Andrewwalton

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