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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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Superuser Contribution Earphones not playing

PlanPremiumCountryCanada iphone 7Operating System14.2My Question or IssueMy earphones are not working nothing wrong with the phone earphones and mic work on all other apps and phone calls take your phones out and music will play but then in music pau...

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Plan Premium Country Canada  iphone 7 Operating System 14.2 My Question or Issue My  earphones are not working nothing wrong with the phone  earphones and mic work on all other...

Ver

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Superuser Contribution Spotify skipping to random new song

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueWhen I load up my queue of songs or I go into one of my playlists and hit play or shuffle play after about 30 to 45 seconds the song is skipped to a new song and new qu...

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  Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue When I load up my queue of songs or I go into one of my playlists and hit pla...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Can’t stop or leave Group Session when connected to bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 14.2.1 My Question or IssueMe and two friends were having a Group Session. All having iPhones. The day after we noticed we were still connected while in our cars. However, me as the host ...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 14.2.1   My Question or Issue Me and two friends were having a Group Session. All having iPhones. The day after ...

Ivan

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Spotify service appears to have been hacked. Random songs added to my queue.

Plan: PremiumCountry: UK DeviceMultiple devices. Oneplus Nord and Motorola One My Question or Issue Around every 90 seconds from choosing my song, a completely random playlist starts playing. If I pause the song, it will resume by itself, also around...

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  Plan: Premium Country: UK   Device Multiple devices. Oneplus Nord and Motorola One   My Question or Issue   Around every 90 seconds from choosing my song, a completely ...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution delete unseeable songs

hi I added some songs/podcasts to a playlist a while ago and the artist deleted the songs I think.so now I have 0 songs left in my playlist and it says that I have 19 tracks on it. even when I turn the ‘hide unplayable songs’ setting off... is there ...

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hi    I added some songs/podcasts to a playlist a while ago and the artist deleted the songs I think. so now I have 0 songs left in my playlist and it says that I have 19 tracks on it. e...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Edit button

PlanFreeCountryiphone 6s PlusiOS 14.2 I saw that you could change the cover of your playlist on your iPhone. But when I try and do that I click the three dots and the edit button that you should click is not there. I tried to delete the app then rein...

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  Plan Free Country iphone 6s Plus iOS 14.2   I saw that you could change the cover of your playlist on your iPhone. But when I try and do that I click the three dots and the edit bu...

kate417

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Superuser Contribution Autoplay not working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 14.3 When I search for a song and play it, autoplay does not work. The song just stops when it’s done. I’ve double checked and made sure repeat and shuffle are off. I’ve toggled autoplay off and...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3   When I search for a song and play it, autoplay does not work. The song just stops when it’s done. I’ve double check...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Music pausing on iPad when switching apps

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad (6th Generation)Operating SystemiPadOS 14.3 My Question or Issue the music pauses and skips when I switch from app to app. I had no problem on my iPhone.

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad (6th Generation) Operating System iPadOS 14.3   My Question or Issue   the music pauses and skips when I switch from app to app. I had no pro...

Jeremy

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[iOS] Car View is Going to Kill Someone

I’m All Car View does is make a person take their eyes off the road even longer to push more buttons. If it hasn’t already, it will kill someone soon. You’ve put in place a thing that you think limits your liability when it actually increases it. Do ...

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I’m All Car View does is make a person take their eyes off the road even longer to push more buttons.   If it hasn’t already, it will kill someone soon.   You’ve put in place a thing th...

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Superuser Contribution Streaming vs. Downloaded song -- which plays?

I understand that if I download a song, it will play when I'm offline. But if I am online (either on wifi or cellular), which version of the song plays -- the downloaded one or a streaming one? Additionally, if I select the highest quality version fo...

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I understand that if I download a song, it will play when I'm offline. But if I am online (either on wifi or cellular), which version of the song plays -- the downloaded one or a streaming one? &nbs...

LarsSpieltTV

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Premium Mobile Not Working With Bluetooth

I recently purchased Spotify Premium, and I tried using it on the mobile app. My plan shows up as premium and I have the premium features, but when I connect my bluetooth earbuds to my phone, the spotify premium features (devices, group session, song...

Newbie

I recently purchased Spotify Premium, and I tried using it on the mobile app. My plan shows up as premium and I have the premium features, but when I connect my bluetooth earbuds to my phone, the spo...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Unable to view lyrics

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12, iPad, PCOperating SystemLatest IOS, Latest Win10 My Question or IssueI am unable to view the lyrics (my iPhone, iPad, or PC). I followed all of the tutorials as to where you click to turn on the lyrics at the bot...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12, iPad, PC Operating System Latest IOS, Latest Win10   My Question or Issue I am unable to view the lyrics (my iPhone, iPad, or PC). I followed...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution Spotify quits itself on iPhone

One my iPhone 7 with software 14.0.1 Spotify will randomly quit itself and my music will stop playing and I’ll have to reopen the app and press play. This is a consistent problem. I can’t fully listen through a song without having to go back on my ph...

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One my iPhone 7 with software 14.0.1 Spotify will randomly quit itself and my music will stop playing and I’ll have to reopen the app and press play. This is a consistent problem. I can’t fully liste...

Ver

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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch Streaming not working !anymore!

PlanPremiumCountryGermany Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 6 CellularOperating SystemiOS 14.3, watchOS 7.1 My Question or Issue Hi together,I had to reset my Watch and after the reset I can no...

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Plan Premium Country Germany   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 6 Cellular Operating System iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.1   My...

CarlosE

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Settings - Audio Quality - can't change Streaming settings

FamilyPremiumUSA Device(iPad Pro 11-inch)Operating System(iOS 14.3)latest version of Spotify app My Question or IssueWhen I go to Settings in the app on my iPad, I cannot change any of the Streaming settings, they are greyed-out. I am listening on th...

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Family Premium USA   Device (iPad Pro 11-inch) Operating System (iOS 14.3) latest version of Spotify app   My Question or Issue When I go to Settings in the app on my iPad,&...

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Changing Cover Photo

As far as I know since December 8th spotify mobile users are supposed to be able to change their playlists cover photo and add descriptions by going to the three dots and then selecting the "edit" option. But the edit option doesn't appear on my acco...

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As far as I know since December 8th spotify mobile users are supposed to be able to change their playlists cover photo and add descriptions by going to the three dots and then selecting the "edit" op...

yoonnel

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Superuser Contribution Always the same song when I start the car

premiumFree/Premiumgermany Device(iPhone 11 pro)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello everybody. whenever I get in the car spotify starts. That's a good thing. however, a U2 song is always played at the beg...

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premium Free/Premium germany   Device (iPhone 11 pro) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hello everybody. whenever I get in the c...

Ver

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Solved!! Unable to edit my playlists

When I go into a playlist which I’ve created, i only have the ability to add songs (which i have already done) I can’t seem to remove any songs from the playlist which is quite frustrating Is this possibly a feature that is exclusive to premium membe...

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When I go into a playlist which I’ve created, i only have the ability to add songs (which i have already done)  I can’t seem to remove any songs from the playlist which is quite frustrating 😞...

Bittencourt

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Superuser Contribution Unable to Delete Spotify App

Plan: FreeUS Device(iPhone 6S Plus)Operating System(iOS 14.2) My Question or IssueHello all, I was recently trying to solve an issue where Spotify would crash whenever I tried playing certain playlists. I decided to reinstall the app, and while this ...

Casual Listener

Plan: Free US   Device (iPhone 6S Plus) Operating System (iOS 14.2)   My Question or Issue Hello all,  I was recently trying to solve an issue where Spotify would crash ...

Ivan

Spotify Legend

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