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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 [iPod] Crashing in background only while online

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPod 7th genMy Question or IssueSo it took me the longest time to get spotify to stop crashing in the background in my car. Now though while I'm at home, spotify crashes in the background ONLY while I'm connected to the int...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPod 7th gen My Question or Issue So it took me the longest time to get spotify to stop crashing in the background in my car. Now though while I'm at home, spot...

Mario

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Resuming audio via bluetooth plays audio on phone instead of car

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or Issue This started happening just after the iOS 14.1 or 14.2 update. I'm not 100% sure if its a Spotify or iOS issue. When my phone connects to my car via Bluetooth, Spotify r...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue   This started happening just after the iOS 14.1 or 14.2 update. I'm not 100% sure if it...

Mihail

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution App force closing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 7+Operating SystemiOS 14.0.1 My Question or IssueApp closes automatically while in the middle of the listening. Has been happening all week since the latest update and I’m unable to listen fully through one song.

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 7+ Operating System iOS 14.0.1   My Question or Issue App closes automatically while in the middle of the listening. Has been happening all week ...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Solved!! App is not working when the phone is blocked

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or Issue:Hi Guys,I have this issue since 3 weeks I think. It has started when I implemented the new iOS 14.2 on my phone. So, I cannot use this app when the device is blocked...

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Plan Premium Country Poland Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue: Hi Guys, I have this issue since 3 weeks I think. It has started when I implemented the ...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution How do I view my Wrapped stats?

Premium; Australia; iPhone 5; had an account for years, and am a fairly heavy listener. Anyway, the issue I'm having is that I can't view my 2020 Wrapped stats. I got the email a couple days ago, and was disappointed to find the Spotify took away the...

Music Fan

Premium; Australia; iPhone 5; had an account for years, and am a fairly heavy listener.     Anyway, the issue I'm having is that I can't view my 2020 Wrapped stats.  I got the e...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Downloading Podcasts subtitles for Offline Play?

I’m using iPhone XS with iOS 14.2My Question or IssueI’m trying to download Joe Rogan episodes with subtitles to play offline. The episodes downloads and plays normally but the subtitles needs internet connection to show up. I happen to work in an ar...

Newbie

I’m using iPhone XS with iOS 14.2 My Question or Issue I’m trying to download Joe Rogan episodes with subtitles to play offline. The episodes downloads and plays normally but the subtitles needs in...

Ver

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Superuser Contribution How do I delete a playlist on iPhone app

I’ve clicked the 3 dots and delete playlist and it’s not doing anything??ive come out and restarted the app and I’ve logged out and then back in again and nothings happening?? it’s really frustrating me and I don’t know how else to delete it?? im on ...

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I’ve clicked the 3 dots and delete playlist and it’s not doing anything?? ive come out and restarted the app and I’ve logged out and then back in again and nothings happening??   it’s really ...

Peter

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Superuser Contribution Can't Disable Shuffle on iPad

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad Pro 2018Operating SystemiOS 14.2My Question or IssueThe iOS app for Spotify shuffles all content (albums, playlists, etc) by default and I cannot find where to disable this setting. The green play button always has a l...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad Pro 2018 Operating System iOS 14.2 My Question or Issue The iOS app for Spotify shuffles all content (albums, playlists, etc) by default and I cannot fin...

chrisw63

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Superuser Contribution AirPods swapping between Spotify and Apple Music

PlanFamily PremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 14.2 My Question or IssueI've been using Spotify for years now and never had anything to complain about.Last year I went from all Android to all iOS, but kept Spotify instead of Apple...

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Plan Family Premium Country Belgium Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 14.2   My Question or Issue I've been using Spotify for years now and never had anything to complain about. L...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution album reading bug iPhone 12 Pro Max

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceiPhone 12 Pro Max Operating SystemiOS 14.2.1My Question or IssueWhen I start playing an album continuously or in shuffle, the album will stop playing completely after one track.To be clearer, spotify broadcasts the title...

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Plan Premium Country France Device iPhone 12 Pro Max  Operating System iOS 14.2.1 My Question or Issue When I start playing an album continuously or in shuffle, the album will stop pl...

Mario

Spotify Legend

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[iOS][Developer] App Crashing

App will start up fine and run for awhile then it randomly crashes on my iPhone. Tried logging out and back in several times and made sure my phone and app was up to date. Also tried deleting and re installing the app and it still randomly crashes. I...

Visitor

App will start up fine and run for awhile then it randomly crashes on my iPhone. Tried logging out and back in several times and made sure my phone and app was up to date. Also tried deleting and re ...

hannaastark

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution App keeps opening a playlist link on safari when launched

Plan PremiumCountry. U.K.Device IPhone 11 ProOperating System iOS My Question or Issuesince yesteday when I tried to open a playlist someone shared on Instagram stories (it never opened in my app from safari but crashed) the app constantly opens a Sp...

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Plan Premium Country. U.K. Device IPhone 11 Pro Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue since yesteday when I tried to open a playlist someone shared on Instagram stories (it neve...

MaestroTyee

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[iOS][Developer] play songs without having to like or download first

Why is it so difficult to navigate spotify easily, your always changing things...id like to search for a track and play it without having to like, sync, or download it first. Just be user friendly!!!

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Why is it so difficult to navigate spotify easily, your always changing things...id like to search for a track and play it without having to like, sync, or download it first.  Just be user frie...

Hubo

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Superuser Contribution music stops every 10 seconds

Premium family planIOS14.2Iphone XR, Dell Laptop, Ipad Music stops playing every 10 sec. Tried logging out and back in. Tried CLEAN erase and reload of app. My family members accounts are working only my main account is doing this. Does this on WIFI ...

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Premium family plan IOS14.2 Iphone XR, Dell Laptop, Ipad   Music stops playing every 10 sec.  Tried logging out and back in.  Tried CLEAN erase and reload of app.  My family m...

Elena

Moderator

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Superuser Contribution Time Counter Frozen on Podcasts While Playing

The time counter freezes when playing podcasts. Also, often I listen to the same podcast over multiple car rides and when I go to pick up where I left off, the podcast starts from the beginning. With these 2 issues combined, its a terrible experience...

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The time counter freezes when playing podcasts.  Also, often I listen to the same podcast over multiple car rides and when I go to pick up where I left off, the podcast starts from the beginning...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Apple TV 4k - cannot connect - "your trial has ended" message

PlanFreeDeviceApple TV 4kOperating SystemtvOS 14.2 Hi everyone, I am having an issue with connecting to Spotify on my Apple TV via the dedicated app. Every time I try to log in and submit the pair code on another device (I tried via my computer and p...

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Plan Free Device Apple TV 4k Operating System tvOS 14.2   Hi everyone, I am having an issue with connecting to Spotify on my Apple TV via the dedicated app. Every time I try to log in and...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Hi bitrate on iPad but not on iPhone

iPad ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxSpotify Premium Hi all, I have issues where my iPad has very high bitrate songs downloaded but my iPhone doesn’t. All settings are the same!! The sound quality across devices is like night and day. ive tried to delete the cac...

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iPad Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max Spotify Premium   Hi all, I have issues where my iPad has very high bitrate songs downloaded but my iPhone doesn’t. All settings are the same!! The sound quality a...

JimmyMature

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Superuser Contribution Why does my spotify yearly playlist only have 50 songs instead of 100?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 8+)Operating System(iOS 14.1) My Question or IssueI don’t know why but i’m the only one i know of that has only 50 songs on their yearly playlist instead of 100 and i cant find anything about it online so i com...

Visitor

  Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 8+) Operating System (iOS 14.1)   My Question or Issue I don’t know why but i’m the only one i know of that has only 50 songs on th...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Joe Rogan Experience not available in Egypt?

PlanFreeCountryEgyptDevice(iPhone XS, iPad Pro)Operating System(iOS 14.2) My Question or IssueI live in Egypt and have been trying by all means to continue watching the Joe Rogan Experience after the move to Spotify. I can reach the content on my Mac...

Visitor

Plan Free Country Egypt Device (iPhone XS, iPad Pro) Operating System (iOS 14.2)   My Question or Issue I live in Egypt and have been trying by all means to continue watching the J...

Ivan

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Tracks are unresponsive and do not play

Plan: PremiumCountry: USADevice: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone XOperating System: iOS 14.2.1 My Question or Issue:This has been happening too frequently. I search for a track, select it, and the app does nothing. The track is unresponsive and sometimes t...

Gig Goer

Plan: Premium Country: USA Device: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone X Operating System: iOS 14.2.1   My Question or Issue: This has been happening too frequently. I search for a track, selec...

Mihail

Spotify Legend

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