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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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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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I Updated Spotify IOS 8.5.93.494 And...

...I probably shouldn't have. Longtime Spotify lover-user (desktop & IOS) since launching in Europe - Premium Account holder. Ideally I'd like to revert to the last IOS version, but doubt thats possible. The below relates to the new IOS iphone versio...

  • Newbie
  • ...I probably shouldn't have.   Longtime Spotify lover-user (desktop & IOS) since launching in Europe - Premium Account holder.   Ideally I'd like to revert to the last IOS vers...
  • EthanS1
  • Community Legend
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Superuser Contribution Some links are not working in podcast episode show

I found some edge cases or bugs, so the HTML links doesn't always work in episode show notes on iPhone. Please below find my findings.- my podcast is hosted at Simplecast, where I'm editing the show notes via Markdown language- please find attached s...

  • Visitor
  • I found some edge cases or bugs, so the HTML links doesn't always work in episode show notes on iPhone.  Please below find my findings. - my podcast is hosted at Simplecast, where I'm edit...
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Superuser Contribution iOS, Amazon Echo no Searching

Hello, i want to report a bug which me any a few of my friends had with the iOS App and the Echo Studio from Amazon. Problem is when you are connected to your Alexa speaker (over Wifi, not bluetooth) and you want to search in your liked songs it is n...

  • Visitor
  • Hello,   i want to report a bug which me any a few of my friends had with the iOS App and the Echo Studio from Amazon.    Problem is when you are connected to your Alexa speaker (o...
  • Ivan
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Add dongs to iphone Music Library

.PlanFreeCountry Device(iPhone 7)Operating System(iOS 14.3) My Question or IssueI recently managed to add a dozen of ongs to my MUSIC app from Spotify direct....but nw I cant remenber how did I do it...any help??No, Ididnt used any other app or trick...

  • Casual Listener
  • . Plan Free Country   Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (iOS 14.3)   My Question or Issue I recently managed to add a dozen of ongs to my MUSIC app from Spotify direct....but nw...
  • Ivan
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Like & Dislike gone from Radio

PlanPremiumCountryDEOperating SystemUbuntu My Question or IssueI used to have the possibility to choose "Never play this song" and "Never play this artist" (or maybe it was thumbs up/down) in the radio, but those options are now gone and it basically...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country DE Operating System Ubuntu   My Question or Issue I used to have the possibility to choose "Never play this song" and "Never play this artist" (or maybe it was thumb...
  • Akash_AS
  • Gig Goer
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Superuser Contribution Volume problems

Hello, I'm thinking of dumping Spotify as the volume is so low on my iPhone with headphones that I have to have it on maximum https://bestfreehdporn.pro

  • Visitor
  • Hello, I'm thinking of dumping Spotify as the volume is so low on my iPhone with headphones that I have to have it on maximum   https://bestfreehdporn.pro
  • Jeremy
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can't login on my iPhone

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceiPhone XROperating System(iOS 14.4.) My Question or IssueMy Spotify was was buggy these past few days, it said it wasn't connected to the Internet even though it was so I couldn't listen to most of my playlist. Somebody ...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device iPhone XR Operating System (iOS 14.4.)   My Question or Issue My Spotify was was buggy these past few days, it said it wasn't connected to the I...
  • Jeremy
  • 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...

  • Casual Listener
  •   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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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...

  • Visitor
  • 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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Superuser Contribution App using data/is online with mobile data despite data for the app being turned off

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 13.5.1App version8.5.65.787 My Question or IssueI noticed today that the Spotify app has started using mobile data when not on WiFi, despite having turned mobile data off for the app in my ...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium Country Germany  Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 13.5.1 App version 8.5.65.787   My Question or Issue I noticed today that the Spotify app has started using m...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Imessage extension

PlanPremium familyCountryRomaniaDeviceIphone xs maxOperating SystemiOS 14 My Question or IssueI just switched from apple music to spotify. I had spotify free in the past but i bought yesterday the premium family plan. In the past i know that there wa...

  • Music Fan
  •   Plan Premium family Country Romania Device Iphone xs max Operating System iOS 14   My Question or Issue I just switched from apple music to spotify. I had spotify free in the p...
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Superuser Contribution Songs Shuffled

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 10Operating SystemiOS 14.4 My Question or IssueFor some reason all songs on Spotify are shuffled and I didn’t even shuffle them. So how do I turn off shuffle so no songs shuffle?

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device iPhone 10 Operating System iOS 14.4   My Question or Issue For some reason all songs on Spotify are shuffled and I didn’t even shuffle th...
  • Ver
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Problems with iPhone and BMW Connected Drive

I have a 2016 BMW 340 with BMW Connected Drive. Connected Drive is the predecessor of Apple CarPlay. It was an app designed by BMW to allow connectivity to a select group of applications on your phone. I am having the same connectivity issues with BM...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have a 2016 BMW 340 with BMW Connected Drive.  Connected Drive is the predecessor of Apple CarPlay.  It was an app designed by BMW to allow connectivity to a select group of applications ...
  • Details_Matter
  • Casual Listener
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Re: New Your Library test (iOS only)

I'm not one of the new Library testers, and the Library is not functioning properly. I added albums to my Library using the Windows desktop app, but they don't show up in the Library list on my iPhone. If I go to the added album on my iPhone, it show...

  • Roadie
  • I'm not one of the new Library testers, and the Library is not functioning properly. I added albums to my Library using the Windows desktop app, but they don't show up in the Library list on my iPhon...
  • Hubo
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Superuser Contribution Spotify suddenly stopped playings saved songs

Plan PremiumCountry US Device12 Pro MaxOperating System14.2.1 My Question or Issue new phone, settings transferred from old phone, for years I have used downloaded songs to sleep with all night but now Spotify eventually stops playing every time with...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US   Device 12 Pro Max Operating System 14.2.1   My Question or Issue   new phone, settings transferred from old phone, for years I have used downlo...
  • Alex
  • Spotify Legend
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Spotify crashes when moving songs in queue

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XROperating SystemIOS 14.3 My Question or IssueEvery time I try to move songs in the queue the app crashes. I have tried restarting my phone and the quick clean reinstall but those did not work. I have also tried it ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone XR Operating System IOS 14.3   My Question or Issue Every time I try to move songs in the queue the app crashes. I have tried restarting my phone...
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Superuser Contribution Some songs randomly wont play

Plan - premiumCountry - USADevice - iPhone 12 proOperating System - iOS 14.3 Sometimes I'll press on a song and it just won't play. It will turn green and the play button will switch to pause as though it's playing, but no sound. Later on it might ma...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan - premium Country - USA Device - iPhone 12 pro Operating System - iOS 14.3   Sometimes I'll press on a song and it just won't play. It will turn green and the play button wil...
  • Jeremy
  • Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to use Apple Watch Spotify App using Data, not using iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceAPPLE WATCH 6 LTEOperating SystemWATCH OS 7 My Question or IssueHi I have read about new functionality which allows the apple watch to play Spotify using data alone, so you don't need to bring an iPhone around when listening...

  • Visitor
  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device APPLE WATCH 6 LTE Operating System WATCH OS 7   My Question or Issue Hi    I have read about new functionality which allows the apple...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Unable to find podcasts on my iPhone nor my Desktop

PlanPremiumCountryEgyptDevice(iPhone 11)Operating System(iOS 14.2) My Question or IssueI am unable to find podcasts on my iPhone app nor on my desktop, how to solve that issue?

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Egypt Device (iPhone 11) Operating System (iOS 14.2)   My Question or Issue I am unable to find podcasts on my iPhone app nor on my desktop, how to solve that issu...
  • Alex
  • Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Auto play not working

PlanPremium Duo CountryUSA Device(iPhone Xr & IPhone 6s)Operating System(iOS 14.3 & 13.7 respectively) My Question or IssueAutoplay has stopped working when the end of an album or song has been reached. I can get it to work again by turning off auto ...

  • Regular
  •   Plan Premium Duo  Country USA  Device (iPhone Xr & IPhone 6s) Operating System (iOS 14.3 & 13.7 respectively)   My Question or Issue Autoplay has stopped work...
  • Novy
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