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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

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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 Device Broadcast Status on iPad

PlanPremiumCountryIndonesiaDeviceiPad (6th generation)Operating SystemiPadOS 14.3 I'm using Spotify both on my Android phone and my iPad, and i have enabled the Device Broadcast Status on my Android so it can be shown on my Discord status. I have upd...

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Plan Premium Country Indonesia Device iPad (6th generation) Operating System iPadOS 14.3   I'm using Spotify both on my Android phone and my iPad, and i have enabled the Device Broadcas...

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Radio feature missing on iOS

PlanFreeCountryIndonesiaDeviceiPhone Xs MaxOperating SystemiOS 14.3 Can’t find radio feature, screenshots are in the attachment. Help!

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Plan Free Country Indonesia Device iPhone Xs Max Operating System iOS 14.3   Can’t find radio feature, screenshots are in the attachment. Help!  

Alex

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Unable to do anything or play music in the Spotify app

Hi, Spotify had just released less than 24 hours here in South Korea and upon finding out about it I immediately went to install it. After logging in, nothing is displayed apart from the premium plans and settings. There's no search bar for music, no...

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Hi, Spotify had just released less than 24 hours here in South Korea and upon finding out about it I immediately went to install it. After logging in, nothing is displayed apart from the premium plan...

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Superuser Contribution Songs won't play...

I know it sounds like a dumb, basic question. But songs that are downloaded play fine, however, if I try to play a song that is not downloaded, sometimes just refuses. To be clear, it doesn't bring up a message like "Can't play the current song", nor...

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I know it sounds like a dumb, basic question.  But songs that are downloaded play fine, however, if I try to play a song that is not downloaded, sometimes just refuses.  To be clear, it doe...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Group Session ending when switching from iPhone to Mac

Plan: PremiumCountry: UsaDevice: iPhone 11, MacBook Pro 13inch 2018 My Issue:I have been using the group session feature quite often these days and its been fun. However, every time I switch the audio from My iPhone to my Mac, the session just ends.

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Plan: Premium Country: Usa Device: iPhone 11, MacBook Pro 13inch 2018   My Issue: I have been using the group session feature quite often these days and its been fun. However...

Mihail

Spotify Legend

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[iOS] Scan Codes not showing up

I’ve been wanting to use the scan song feature for a project I’m working on although recently the scan feature hasn’t been showing up underneath every song. I still have the scan feature next to the search box but I have nothing to scan. I also tried...

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I’ve been wanting to use the scan song feature for a project I’m working on although recently the scan feature hasn’t been showing up underneath every song. I still have the scan feature next to the ...

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Superuser Contribution My Spotify personalized profile is messed up

Hi, My personalized Spotify (basically everything under "Made for You", Release Radar, Discover Weekly, etc) has gone haywire. This is all because weekly, I put on ambient music during tabletop gaming with friends. I also have a 2 year old daughter w...

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Hi,   My personalized Spotify (basically everything under "Made for You", Release Radar, Discover Weekly, etc) has gone haywire. This is all because weekly, I put on ambient music during table...

Mihail

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Proceed to App Store/Download app link bug?

Hello, I noticed recently after clicking Spotify links on mobile, it quickly flashes "proceed to app store, download app" etc, then disappears. I have to click the link 2-3 times for Spotify to open. Had a few people tell me my links were broken, whe...

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Hello,   I noticed recently  after clicking Spotify links on mobile, it quickly flashes "proceed to app store, download app" etc, then disappears. I have to click the link 2-3 times for S...

Mihail

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Superuser Contribution [Connect] Phone volume randomly changes, playback stops

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone XiMacApple TVBrowserOperating SystemmacOS Big Sur If Spotify is playing on my Mac, for instance, the mobile app will occasionally manipulate my volume on my phone. Sometimes the reverse happens and I wake up to max vo...

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone X iMac Apple TV Browser Operating System macOS Big Sur   If Spotify is playing on my Mac, for instance, the mobile app will occasionally manipul...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Songs randomly skip or sounds app is waiting for voice control

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 14.4 When playing a song, the app will randomly stop the song, pause, play, go forwards, go backward and then stop and it sounds like feedback when plugging in headphones. Sometimes a menu will p...

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Plan Premium   Device iPhone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 14.4   When playing a song, the app will randomly stop the song, pause, play, go forwards, go backward and then stop and...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Homepage not working as promised

PremiumOperating System(iOS 14) My Question or IssueThis here is what Spotify's new homepage supposed to do: "As you may notice throughout your day, the screen and content change along with your schedule, welcoming you with a “Good morning” and trans...

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Premium Operating System (iOS 14)   My Question or Issue This here is what Spotify's new homepage supposed to do: "As you may notice throughout your day, the screen and content change alo...

Kai89

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Superuser Contribution Is there some way to save our own "custom" equalizer settings (or at least alter the presets)??

My Question or IssueIs there some way to save our own "custom" equalizer settings (or at least alter the presets)?? Especially in this day of zillions of different speaker and headphone types, it is VERY helpful to adjust EQ for particular situations...

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    My Question or Issue Is there some way to save our own "custom" equalizer settings (or at least alter the presets)??     Especially in this day of zillions of different s...

Straight494

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Superuser Contribution Carplay with iPhone 12 Max Pro?

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 12 Max ProOperating SystemiOS 14.4(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)VehicleVolkswagen Atlas 2021 My Question or IssueI've upgrade my phone to an iPhone 12 Max Pro, running the latest version of iOS 14.4. Volkswag...

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone 12 Max Pro Operating System iOS 14.4 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Vehicle Volkswagen Atlas 2021   My Question or Issue I've upg...

rubeduardo

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Spotify conflict with WhatsApp

PlanFamilyCountryItalyDeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS 14.4 My Question or IssueSometimes when Spotify app is opened and i want to listen an audio message from WhatsApp, the message stops constantly (pause)

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Plan Family Country Italy Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS 14.4   My Question or Issue Sometimes when Spotify app is opened and i want to listen an audio message from WhatsAp...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Having trouble getting local files on iPhone. Have attempted numerous fixes suggested by others.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone 5cOperating SystemiOS 10.3.3 My Question or IssueI have MP3 files downloaded to my Chromebook (Running Linux, running Spotify for Linux) that I would like to be able to listen to in my phone's playlists. I...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 5c Operating System iOS 10.3.3   My Question or Issue I have MP3 files downloaded to my Chromebook (Running Linux, running Spotify for...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution Why is the Home of Spotify on Apple Carplay so bad and totally not usable

I'm using the latest IOS version of the spotify with Iphone 11 Pro Max. Everytime I connect to my car, spotify switches to Home and there isn't any single item related to me there. This is quite annoying. Why does it show totally meaningless things s...

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I'm using the latest IOS version of the spotify with Iphone 11 Pro Max.    Everytime I connect to my car, spotify switches to Home and there isn't any single item related to me there. Thi...

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Going to next song too early

PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerland Device(iPhone 6S)Operating System(iOS 13.5.1) My Question or IssueWhen listening to a song it skips to the next less then a second too early most of the time (seems to happen consitently when locked).Usually not a proble...

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Plan Premium Country Switzerland   Device (iPhone 6S) Operating System (iOS 13.5.1)   My Question or Issue When listening to a song it skips to the next less then a second too ea...

Loxer

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Local files album art not showing on iPhone

DeviceiPhone XR, Windows PC Operating System(iOS 14.4, Windows 10) My Question or IssueI searched a lot for the answer of my question, but they're all old question and I can't seem to find the solving. Yes, I tried everything. The same connection, pu...

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Device iPhone XR, Windows PC   Operating System (iOS 14.4, Windows 10)   My Question or Issue I searched a lot for the answer of my question, but they're all old question and I can't...

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[iOS][Other] Lyrics not working properly when a sentence consists more than a line

When a single line lyrics display in 2 lines, the auto scrolling of lyrics won’t adapt it automatically. And it will show current lyrics lower and lower and finally i need to scroll myself to view the current line. Most found in Chinese songs. Hope c...

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When a single line lyrics display in 2 lines, the auto scrolling of lyrics won’t adapt it automatically. And it will show current lyrics lower and lower and finally i need to scroll myself to view th...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Shuffle playlist is broken - here is photo evidence

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone SE 2020Operating SystemiOS 14.4My Question or IssueWhenever I shuffle a playlist, it typically plays the same songs from that playlist each time. For example, I shuffle playlist Feel-Good Indie Rock one day...

Roadie

Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone SE 2020 Operating System iOS 14.4 My Question or Issue Whenever I shuffle a playlist, it typically plays the same songs from that playlist ea...

Mario

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