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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
  • Dannythyuhh
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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
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch announcements seem to pause spotify when on a run

I just updated both my phone to iOS 15.1 and my Watch to WatchOS 8.1.It seems like there's a new feature when you're on a run where the phone/watch reads out your distance/pace every KM to your headphones. However, when I'm listening to music with Sp...

  • Casual Listener
  • I just updated both my phone to iOS 15.1 and my Watch to WatchOS 8.1. It seems like there's a new feature when you're on a run where the phone/watch reads out your distance/pace every KM to your hea...
  • Eni
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution [Playlists] shuffle play only on iOS while Premium

User: PremiumCountry: FinlandDevice: iPhone XsOS: iOS 15.1I am frustrated that I cannot select the songs in some of my playlists because there is only "shuffle play" available.Although once I press play, I can turn off the shuffle button in the "now ...

  • Regular
  • User: Premium Country: Finland Device: iPhone Xs OS: iOS 15.1 I am frustrated that I cannot select the songs in some of my playlists because there is only "shuffle play" available. Althou...
  • Jeremy
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Listen to devices showing as Premium only

PlanFreeCountrySwedenDeviceaiPhone 11My Question or Issue I am able to use Alexa voice command in my Echo Dot to listen to Spotify. But when I am listening on my iphone and want to switch device in the Spotify app to EchoDot, the select a device show...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Free Country Sweden Devicea iPhone 11 My Question or Issue   I am able to use Alexa voice command in my Echo Dot to listen to Spotify. But when I am listening on my iphone and want ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Local files cant play on my iphone

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceiphone 13 pro maxOperating Systemios 15.1.1 My Question or IssueIve imported my local files onto my laptop, added them to a playlist and am able to listen to the songs on my laptop. However, when i use my iphone to tr...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device iphone 13 pro max Operating System ios 15.1.1   My Question or Issue Ive imported my local files onto my laptop, added them to a playlist and am a...
  • Yordan
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No content on Apple Watch

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StateDeviceiPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6Operating SystemiOS 15.1.1, Watch version 8.3 My Question or IssueI cannot see any of my library content on the Apple Watch. Under every category in My Library I see "Loading..." except ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United State Device iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch 6 Operating System iOS 15.1.1, Watch version 8.3   My Question or Issue I cannot see any of my library content on th...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Playlist title font incorrect on details view when starts with emoji

PremiumGermany DeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssuePlaylist title font is incorrect when the playlist title starts with an emoji, see screenshot  

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  • Premium Germany   Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue Playlist title font is incorrect when the playlist title starts with an emoji, see screenshot ...
  • m_sawyer
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Unable to select specific songs in Liked Songs when "theme" is selected

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceGoogle Pixel 3aOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhen in "Liked Songs" with a theme selected (i.e. from the options above the songs list) I can no longer select specific tracks to play. Some work, some don't - seem...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Google Pixel 3a Operating System Android   My Question or Issue When in "Liked Songs" with a theme selected (i.e. from the options above the songs list) ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won’t play to Alexa speaker group

PlanPremium CountryUS DeviceIPhone12 Operating SystemiOS - current My Question or IssueI have 4 Echo devices which I’ve never been able to get to fully work with Spotify. Recently I told each one of them “connect to Spotify” and now I can see them in...

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  • Plan Premium   Country US   Device IPhone12   Operating System iOS - current   My Question or Issue I have 4 Echo devices which I’ve never been able to get to fully w...
  • Boson12
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Shuffle iOS default

Big big win for music today.. It seems like after many people told spotify that having random as the default album playing mode was disgusting, it took Adèle telling them to make them change this awful "feature". https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/21/en...

  • Music Fan
  • Big big win for music today..   It seems like after many people told spotify that having random as the default album playing mode was disgusting, it took Adèle telling them to make them change...
  • Sonastra
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local Files appearing on iPhone but not playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueI am an avid user of Local Files. I've been using them for over a year, a few bugs here and there but nothing I haven't solved or worked around. However, this is a new ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue I am an avid user of Local Files. I've been using them for over a year, a few bugs here and ...
  • MafeG
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] Fast selection to download albums / playlists to apple watch

I have lot of albums and I want to download all of them to my apple watch. But for now I need to open every album and select "download to apple watch". It's really inconvenient. Other option - create playlist with all albums from my mac and download ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have lot of albums and I want to download all of them to my apple watch. But for now I need to open every album and select "download to apple watch". It's really inconvenient.   Other option...
  • MafeG
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS] podcast evaluation cannot be submitted

when evaluating a podcast under iOS with an iPhone SE, the button is so reduced it can disappear. The evaluation then cannot be submitted.

  • Casual Listener
  • when evaluating a podcast under iOS with an iPhone SE, the button is so reduced it can disappear. The evaluation then cannot be submitted.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I cant play anything

 i cant play anything can someone please help. PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Casual Listener
  •  i cant play anything can someone please help.  Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android O...
  • monicashweye010
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution [Bug] Wrong song plays

My issue is that frequently the wrong song plays. For example, I have noticed this with three songs; Island by Winner, Missing You by 2NE1, and Fantastic Baby by BigBang. Each time, instead of the Korean version of the song playing, the Japanese vers...

  • Casual Listener
  • My issue is that frequently the wrong song plays. For example, I have noticed this with three songs; Island by Winner, Missing You by 2NE1, and Fantastic Baby by BigBang. Each time, instead of the Ko...
  • Alex
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Worst "Shuffle" of any media player, ever.

I've been signed up with this service for gods know how long, now, and it astounds me how completely incapable your programmers are of making a Shuffle function that actually works (and let's not get into the futility of thumbs-up or thumbs-down).For...

  • Newbie
  • I've been signed up with this service for gods know how long, now, and it astounds me how completely incapable your programmers are of making a Shuffle function that actually works (and let's not get...
  • KirbySuperStan
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution [iOS] UI Issue With iPhone Notch

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOSMy Question or IssueI’ve noticed what I think is a UI scaling issue on iOS. I don’t know what version of the app it started on, but it’s a recent bug and is still there on the latest version. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS My Question or Issue I’ve noticed what I think is a UI scaling issue on iOS. I don’t know what version of the app it started...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Clear or defer Queue when starting a piece of classical music

Classical music is in many cases listened to on an Album basis. And it disrupts the experience if you start listening and suddenly something from your queue from the previous day gets put up next

  • Visitor
  • Classical music is in many cases listened to on an Album basis. And it disrupts the experience if you start listening and suddenly something from your queue from the previous day gets put up next
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Search hides additional options

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 15.1) My Question or IssueWhen you search on the Spotify app, the first result is slightly obscured by the ‘Shuffle Play’ button, specifically the three dots that reveal additional ...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 15.1)   My Question or Issue When you search on the Spotify app, the first result is slightly obscured by th...
  • Billy-J
  • Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Content Cut Off at the top of Screen

On my iPhone XS (app version 8.6.84.1353) it doesn’t seem to be taking into account the notch at the top of the screen. Content frequently gets stuck at the top of the screen and cut off. Usability isn’t impacted too much but it doesn’t look great. S...

  • Casual Listener
  • On my iPhone XS (app version 8.6.84.1353) it doesn’t seem to be taking into account the notch at the top of the screen. Content frequently gets stuck at the top of the screen and cut off. Usabil...
  • Alex
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Option to toggle Lyrics on/off like the desktop app

Please provide an option to toggle the display of lyrics on iOS devices. Currently a large colored bar appears at the bottom of the screen when the player window is full size, and when using split view on an iPad, the lyrics are automatically opened ...

  • Roadie
  • Please provide an option to toggle the display of lyrics on iOS devices. Currently a large colored bar appears at the bottom of the screen when the player window is full size, and when using split vi...
  • Billy-J
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