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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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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 ...

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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 Songs looks like they are playing but there is no sound

Im using a iphone 6s. This issue usually happens when i first open the app.I click on a song and it looks like it's playing but no sound comes out so i click on a different song or a playlist and if that dosent work i close the app and open it again ...

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Im using a iphone 6s. This issue usually happens when i first open the app. I click on a song and it looks like it's playing but no sound comes out so i click on a different song or a playlist and i...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution local files dissapearing on iphone

my local file sogs randomly dissapeared from my playlists. Im using a iphone 6s.Songs are in my playlists when im on PC but they are not in my lists when im on my phone. It is the second time this issue happend and this time I can't get them back on ...

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my local file sogs randomly dissapeared from my playlists. Im using a iphone 6s. Songs are in my playlists when im on PC but they are not in my lists when im on my phone. It is the second time this ...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Downloads are broken

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.Device(iPhone 12)Operating System(iOS 14) My Question or Issue Nothing is downloading on Spotify. None of my playlist are downloading or any albums. It says it's downloaded but it's not. I have deleted and reinstalled the app bu...

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device (iPhone 12) Operating System (iOS 14)   My Question or Issue   Nothing is downloading on Spotify. None of my playlist are downloading or any albu...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution Accessibility

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 14.2)My Question or IssueHey, I'm not sure if this is the right place to do this, but Spotify should implement a feature that allows you to listen to a playlist without having to go into the ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 14.2) My Question or Issue Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right place to do this, but Spotify should implement a feature t...

Ivan

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[iOS][Your Library] Please Stop "Turn Off Airplane Mode or Use Wi-FI..." Notification.

Spotify offers the option of downloading tracks to listen to while out of cell or wi-fi range. And yet every time I use the feature to listen to downloaded tracks out of range I get a notification warning me to turn off airplane mode or use wi-fi to ...

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Spotify offers the option of downloading tracks to listen to while out of cell or wi-fi range. And yet every time I use the feature to listen to downloaded tracks out of range I get a notification wa...

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Superuser Contribution Carplay home screen changes

The issue: The Spotify home screen in CarPlay changed several weeks ago to list popular podcasts and other items that I've never listened to or shown an interest in listening to. How can I change my home screen to include the items I want? as as rece...

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The issue: The Spotify home screen in CarPlay changed several weeks ago to list popular podcasts and other items that I've never listened to or shown an interest in listening to.   How can I c...

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Superuser Contribution Lyrics window closing randomly on its own

PlanFreeCountryIndia DeviceiPhone SE 2020Operating SystemiOS 14.3 My Question or IssueThe lyrics window keeps closing on its own while playing music

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Plan Free Country India  Device iPhone SE 2020 Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue The lyrics window keeps closing on its own while playing music

Alex

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Superuser Contribution Local Files not syncing to my iPhone

I've been trying to sync these local files to my phone for maybe an hour or two and they just won't go on my phone. I've tried disabling my firewall and uninstalling other virus protection, checking if both devices are on the same wifi, using a hotsp...

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I've been trying to sync these local files to my phone for maybe an hour or two and they just won't go on my phone. I've tried disabling my firewall and uninstalling other virus protection, checking ...

Alex

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Superuser Contribution Spotify on PC does not appear on my iPhone (but it does on my Mac, and my girlfriends iPhone)

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueHi I have Spotify on a PC with windows 10, connected to the internet box through ethernet cable. My iPhone is connected to the same internet box, but through wifi. M...

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Plan Premium Country France   Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue Hi 🙂 I have Spotify on a PC with windows 10, connected to the internet box ...

Alex

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Superuser Contribution Playlists are shuffling and playing songs not on my playlists even when Shuffle and Autoplay are off

PROBLEM: Whether I hit the big green button to play the list or play the first song, the playlist is shuffling to songs that aren't on ANY of my playlists. SETUP:I have Spotify Premium.Autoplay is OFF in Settings (thinking that would solve my problem...

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PROBLEM: Whether I hit the big green button to play the list or play the first song, the playlist is shuffling to songs that aren't on ANY of my playlists.   SETUP: I have Spotify Premi...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution No sound on TV with apple tv 4k

Hi,There is no sound from Spotify ios iphone app - airplay - apple tv 4k - HDMI - TV.The artwork and music progression appears on tv but no sound.All firm/software up to date, devices rebooted / reinstalled from scratch. setup works with other apps a...

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Hi, There is no sound from Spotify ios iphone app - airplay - apple  tv 4k - HDMI - TV. The artwork and music progression appears on tv but no sound. All firm/software up to date, devices re...

Rsmseymour

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Re: Error when attempting to redeem Google Nest Mini

Sorry OP, but I’m having to hijack this post as there is no easy option to make a new post. It has nothing to do with what you posted about. I’m on iPhone with safari, a very common config these days, but y’all aren’t about a user friendly experience...

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Sorry OP, but I’m having to hijack this post as there is no easy option to make a new post. It has nothing to do with what you posted about. I’m on iPhone with safari, a very common config these days...

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Superuser Contribution Apple Watch cannot control Spotify volume when using Sonos

Apple WatchOS7.2iPhone iOS14.3Sonos Arc My Question or Issue I use Spotify app both on iPhone and on Apple Watch. When I play songs in Spotify app on iPhone through Sonos, the Spotify app on Apple Watch cannot control the volume, i.e., scrolling up o...

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Apple WatchOS7.2 iPhone iOS14.3 Sonos Arc   My Question or Issue   I use Spotify app both on iPhone and on Apple Watch. When I play songs in Spotify app on iPhone through Sonos, the S...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution CarPlay poor audio quality

PlanPremiumCountryusa DeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemiOS latest My Question or Issuewhen playing Spotify audio on wireless car play and wired the audio comes out of only one speaker. It almost sounds like it’s trying to play Audio over a phone ca...

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Plan Premium Country usa   Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System iOS latest   My Question or Issue when playing Spotify audio on wireless car play and wired the audio comes out o...

Camel111111

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Superuser Contribution Spotify cant find my apple watch Device

PlanFreeCountryMalaysiaDeviceIphone 11 pro & Apple watch 6 CelularOperating System(iOS 14.3 & Watch Os 7.2 My Question or Issue why sportify cant stream or detect my apple watch? I saw on youtube video it suppose to have the watch logo at bottom righ...

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Plan Free Country Malaysia Device Iphone 11 pro & Apple watch 6 Celular Operating System (iOS 14.3  & Watch Os 7.2   My Question or Issue   why sportify cant stream ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Hidden songs still play from playlist

PlanPremium family CountryUSDeviceiPhone 11 ProOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueHidden songs in my playlist are still playing on shuffle and regular play. The songs grey out as if hidden but doesn’t change anything. Same issue on my wife’...

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Plan Premium family  Country US Device iPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS 14.2    My Question or Issue Hidden songs in my playlist are still playing on shuffle and regular pl...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify crashes when playing a certain album

My PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11 My Question or IssueMy Spotify crashes when I play the Album: “The Goat” by Polo G. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Spotify app twice already. Spotify crashes around 1 minute into a song. It...

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My Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone 11   My Question or Issue My Spotify crashes when I play the Album: “The Goat” by Polo G. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Sp...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution show artist on second line when casting to smart speakers

Free/PremiumUS Device(iPhone XS, iPad gen Operating SystemiOS 14 When casting to my smart speakers, the interface (whether I open the app or view the lock screen gui), shows song title, album name and artist on the first line and "Listening on ". In ...

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Free/Premium US   Device (iPhone XS, iPad gen 😎 Operating System iOS 14   When casting to my smart speakers, the interface (whether I open the app or view the lock screen gui), sho...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Disable "New Releases From"

I am a Premium user and on my iPhone the very top of the screen is always taken up by a "New Releases From: XXX" where XXX = some random artist I don't know/follow". I don't follow anyone and I don't want a part of my small screen taken up by unwante...

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I am a Premium user and on my iPhone the very top of the screen is always taken up by a "New Releases From: XXX" where XXX = some random artist I don't know/follow".  I don't follow anyone and I...

Tharso

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Superuser Contribution Group Session playing different songs??

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceiPhone 8 PlusOperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueSorry if my tags and layout are weird, first time posting on here haha. I've been using the Group Session feature with my boyfriend a lot since we can't always be ...

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Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device iPhone 8 Plus Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue Sorry if my tags and layout are weird, first time posting on here haha. I've been using...

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