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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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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 ...
Hello everybody,when I updated my iPhone 11 to iOS 15 I started noticing that Spotify randomly opens in background when the app is no longer running (thus can't be seen in the multitasking menu); if it happens that I have Spotify running on my Mac (f...
Hello everybody, when I updated my iPhone 11 to iOS 15 I started noticing that Spotify randomly opens in background when the app is no longer running (thus can't be seen in the multitasking menu); i...
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I believe the issue is due to the fact that we can use the iOS app to control what is playing on the desktop app: the volume control of the iPhone now is set to change the volume of what is playing on Spotify. But then, if as I switch to another app ...
I believe the issue is due to the fact that we can use the iOS app to control what is playing on the desktop app: the volume control of the iPhone now is set to change the volume of what is playing o...
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Broken header on iPhone13 miniPlanPremium Countrycanada DeviceiPhone 13 mini Operating SystemiOS 15.1.1
Broken header on iPhone13 mini Plan Premium Country canada Device iPhone 13 mini Operating System iOS 15.1.1
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PlanFree/PremiumCountryHong KongDevice(iPhone 12 pro max)Operating System(iOS 15.1) My Question or IssueIf the song is liked and in a playlist created by me I cannot play it, I tap on the song and the bottom tab pops up and down quickly, then display...
Plan Free/Premium Country Hong Kong Device (iPhone 12 pro max) Operating System (iOS 15.1) My Question or Issue If the song is liked and in a playlist created by me I cannot play it,...
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Hello, I use Spotify during my commutes which means there are a few areas where I won’t have coverage. Normally this isn’t an issue, but I’ve found that with recent updates that whenever I get reconnected to the internet streamed content won’t play b...
Hello, I use Spotify during my commutes which means there are a few areas where I won’t have coverage. Normally this isn’t an issue, but I’ve found that with recent updates that whenev...
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PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 14.8.1 My Question or IssueI do not see a receiver in my home under the Device list on connect when logged into the non-primary Duo account. When I log into the primary account on the same p...
Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.8.1 My Question or Issue I do not see a receiver in my home under the Device list on connect when logged into th...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issuehi, i have been truing to find a way to disable shuffle mode from spotify on my iphone.i trie...
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue hi, i h...
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I have some followers that Im not in contact with anymore and that i want to forget. They are still following me on spotify, and i get so uncomfortable every time i see their name. please let me put an end to this, i just want to listen to music.
I have some followers that Im not in contact with anymore and that i want to forget. They are still following me on spotify, and i get so uncomfortable every time i see their name. please let me put ...
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Using Spotify Premium in the US on an iPhone 12 with a healthy battery running the latest iOS 15.1.1 update, even after the recent bug update for Spotify, I’m noticed massive battery drain still. Over night, Spotify ran for 5 hours in the background....
Using Spotify Premium in the US on an iPhone 12 with a healthy battery running the latest iOS 15.1.1 update, even after the recent bug update for Spotify, I’m noticed massive battery drain still. Ove...
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To my steady advisors, please: How do I block "New Music for You" popup ads on iPhone using a Premium family plan subscription? I am looking for a User programming fix that anyone knows that works. Thanks . . . . Your suggestions at least got Safari ...
To my steady advisors, please: How do I block "New Music for You" popup ads on iPhone using a Premium family plan subscription? I am looking for a User programming fix that any...
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PlanPremiumCountryUkraineDeviceiPhone SE 2Operating SystemiOS 15Version8.6.80.1180 My Question or IssueIt is happened again, I have found old discussion from 2012 (9 years ago)I have tried some times, maybe 10: every time after 1:48 the Spotify stops...
Plan Premium Country Ukraine Device iPhone SE 2 Operating System iOS 15 Version 8.6.80.1180 My Question or Issue It is happened again, I have found old discussion from 2012 (9 year...
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ANone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremium CountryIreland DeviceIphone 8 Operating system Ios 12.4 My Question or IssueUnable to play any Taylor swift music on th...
ANone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country Ireland Device Iphone 8 Operating...
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Please bring back notifications for when an artist you follow releases new music. The release radar is an ok playlist but it’s not enough. Countless times I have found that some of my most listened to artists have released music and it hasn’t been in...
Please bring back notifications for when an artist you follow releases new music. The release radar is an ok playlist but it’s not enough. Countless times I have found that some of my most listened t...
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Premium United Kingdomiphone ios latest software update My Question or IssueSpotify on iPhone won’t play saved music unless I quit the app. Then it only plays one track before crashing again or sometimes I have to skip one or two tracks to get it pla...
Premium United Kingdom iphone ios latest software update My Question or Issue Spotify on iPhone won’t play saved music unless I quit the app. Then it only plays one track befo...
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When I listen to songs with English lyrics, it’s easy to sing along to. However, when it’s an Asian song or any other language that doesn’t use the English alphabet then I cannot sing along. That sort of annoys me. I love these song and I want to sin...
When I listen to songs with English lyrics, it’s easy to sing along to. However, when it’s an Asian song or any other language that doesn’t use the English alphabet then I cannot sing along. That sor...
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I have updated, reinstalled, and restarted my iPhone numerous times in hopes of the lyrics to show up, but I still have not gotten a solution to my problem. On my computer, the lyrics show up perfectly fine though! I have a premium account too, pleas...
I have updated, reinstalled, and restarted my iPhone numerous times in hopes of the lyrics to show up, but I still have not gotten a solution to my problem. On my computer, the lyrics show up perfect...
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[Update - I measured the load time both under no-internet and weak-internet situations]-----PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 15.1Spotify version8.6.80.1180 IssueHello wonderful Spotify team. I'm one of the millions heavy ...
[Update - I measured the load time both under no-internet and weak-internet situations] ----- Plan Premium Country Japan Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 15.1 Spotify version 8.6....
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app often stays muted because of ads. might be good to remove audio ads from the app
app often stays muted because of ads. might be good to remove audio ads from the app
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountryVenezuela (USA account)DeviceiOs 5SOperating SystemiOs 12.4.1 My Question or Issue Two months ago, my iOs app started not letting me search any songs in the search bar, reaching to the point where I can only add songs to my playlist...
Plan Premium Country Venezuela (USA account) Device iOs 5S Operating System iOs 12.4.1 My Question or Issue Two months ago, my iOs app started not letting me search any songs...
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No cast icon on Spotify iphone or iPad even thou google home installed and setup of chrome cast audio is correct. please help
No cast icon on Spotify iphone or iPad even thou google home installed and setup of chrome cast audio is correct. please help
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