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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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Skipping Songs From One Album

Plan - FamilyFree/Premium - PremiumCountry - United States Device - iPhone XROperating System- iOS 10 My Question or Issue - Why does it randomly skip every song from a Steven Universe album? My phone’s not glitchy so I don’t think it’s that.

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Plan - Family Free/Premium - Premium Country - United States   Device - iPhone XR Operating System- iOS 10   My Question or Issue - Why does it randomly skip every song from a Steven...

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I cannot see the names of the people who added songs to my collaborative playlist.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 11Operating Systemwhatever the most up-to-date IOS is My Question or Issuei can’t see the names of the other people who have added to my collaborative playlist. my name shows up on the songs i have added, b...

Visitor

Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 11 Operating System whatever the most up-to-date IOS is   My Question or Issue i can’t see the names of the other people who have added...

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In 2020, somebody wants to sell me his ipod touch 4g 32 gb, i'd be able to install the Spotify app?

PlanPremiumCountryPeru Device(iPod Touch 4g 32 gb)Operating System(iOS 6.1.6) My Question or IssueI'm using Premium. And I have an LG FB166 suitable for Ipods (with the old 30-pin) and no bluetooth. My only chance is giving an opportunity with an ipo...

Gig Goer

  Plan Premium Country Peru    Device (iPod Touch 4g 32 gb) Operating System (iOS 6.1.6)   My Question or Issue I'm using Premium. And I have an LG FB166 suitable for ...

Onewave

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Cannot start a playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone Xs Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueI’ve recently joined Spotify but I cannot start a playlist, nothing happens when I click on create a playlist and I’ve also tried it via going on a song an...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone Xs  Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue I’ve recently joined Spotify but I cannot start a playlist, nothing happen...

Onewave

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Superuser Contribution Spotify App says I'm listening on one speaker when I'm already listening to a group

PlanPremium (though same issue exists with free plan)CountryUSADeviceiPhone 8, Google Home Mini, Built-in Chromecast, and Chromecast AudiosOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueFor years I have had my Google Home account linked to various fr...

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Plan Premium (though same issue exists with free plan) Country USA Device iPhone 8, Google Home Mini, Built-in Chromecast, and Chromecast Audios Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Questio...

Mihail

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Playlists not found

Hi, so I had Spotify free plan then recently subscribed to a premium plan and when I logged out then logged back in my playlists that I've created are now gone. I tried going into setting>playback>offline waiting 5-10 minutes. But still nothing I don...

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Hi, so I had Spotify free plan then recently subscribed to a premium plan and when I logged out then logged back in my playlists that I've created are now gone. I tried going into setting>playback...

Onewave

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Hide song feature

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI don’t love the new “Hide song” feature and how it’s where the “add to playlist” option used...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I don’t...

Onewave

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Solved!! App crashing turning car mode off

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,e...

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  None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galax...

Onewave

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Music

I’m new to Spotify when I click on the play button of an album I searched for it just plays a shuffled version of that bands music how do I get it to play the album

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I’m new to Spotify when I click on the play button of an album I searched for it just plays a shuffled version of that bands music how do I get it to play the album  

Onewave

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Spotify stops playing randomly on iPad

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad ProOperating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueSpotify stops playing at random times on iPad. Will stop when screen shuts off, changing apps, or if the app is left open. Have reset the iPad multiple times, force clo...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad Pro Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue Spotify stops playing at random times on iPad.  Will stop when screen shuts off, changi...

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Adding music to spotify

I’m trying to upload a song I have on download but all the guidance says to use “settings” next to the profile pic. But I don’t have a settings option, or a local files access, just account or log out! What am I not doing? I’ve tried this on s10+, ip...

Visitor

I’m trying to upload a song I have on download but all the guidance says to use “settings” next to the profile pic. But I don’t have a settings option, or a local files access, just account or log ou...

Onewave

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Can't hear feedback sounds

PlanPremium DeviceiPhone XS with bluetooth headphones RHA TrueConnect Operating SystemiOS 13.3.1 My Question or IssueFeedback sounds are enabled in my settings but don't play (they should play when I skip track, pause / play), no matter if I'm using ...

Newbie

Plan Premium   Device iPhone XS with bluetooth headphones RHA TrueConnect   Operating System iOS 13.3.1   My Question or Issue Feedback sounds are enabled in my settings but ...

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Superuser Contribution Can’t Update Beta

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 11 Pro Max)Operating System(iOS 13.3.1) My Question or IssueI am part of the Beta program only issue is I had to remake my Apple ID and now o can’t update the Beta with Test Flight. How can I fix this. I need a new ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (iPhone 11 Pro Max) Operating System (iOS 13.3.1)   My Question or Issue I am part of the Beta program only issue is I had to remake my Apple ID and now...

Katerina

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Superuser Contribution Queue is Not Clearing - Can’t Play a New Playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone XSOperating SystemiOS 13 My Question or Issue The queue doesn’t clear when I select a new playlist or radio station - it adds the station or playlist to the bottom of my queue instead, reverting back to a prior playl...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone XS Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue   The queue doesn’t clear when I select a new playlist or radio station - it adds...

Ivan

Spotify Legend

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Bug Report: iOS (iPad) bounceback not fully inplemented

Hi there! i'm not able to start a topic in ongoing issues... so maybe a moderator is able to move this for me? DeviceiPad Pro 11 inch 2020Operating System(iPadOS 13.4.1) My Question or Issuesee this GIF for this weird broken bounceback!

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Hi there!   i'm not able to start a topic in ongoing issues... so maybe a moderator is able to move this for me?    Device iPad Pro 11 inch 2020 Operating System (iPadOS 13.4.1)...

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Solved!! Where’s the follow button on the iPhone app?

Ever since the update, I can't find the follow button for playlists on the iPhone app. Could someone tell me where to find it? Thank you!

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Ever since the update, I can't find the follow button for playlists on the iPhone app. Could someone tell me where to find it? Thank you! 

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Unable to go into liked songs album.

I can click on my liked songs album and a random song will play, but I can’t look at the actual album. It says “Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device”. I used the album not even an hour ago and it worked correctly! PlanPremiumCountryUSA...

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I can click on my liked songs album and a random song will play, but I can’t look at the actual album. It says “Spotify can’t open this type of link on this device”.  I used the album not even a...

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No songs will play when searched for in 'Liked Songs"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceiPhone XROperating SystemiOS 13.4.1 My Question or IssueThis has been an issue for a long time now; when I search for a song in my liked songs, none of the displayed results play when tapping them so I then have ...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device iPhone XR Operating System iOS 13.4.1   My Question or Issue This has been an issue for a long time now; when I search for a song in my liked...

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Superuser Contribution Songs from Local Files not showing up on iPhone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI was able to sync couple months ago but now I cannot. Costs me hours to do but still not work.Songs imported from local files can be played on desktop but not showing up on iPho...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Device iPhone X Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I was able to sync couple months ago but now I cannot. Costs me hours to do but still not work. Songs imp...

CarlosE

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution “Appears On” feature gone

Can someone explain what is happening? I’m a growing artist and I have a featured artist on a song, but it’s not getting a lot of plays because the “appears on” feature is wiped! I’m sure this is disabling listeners and artists. Spotify please bring ...

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Can someone explain what is happening? I’m a growing artist and I have a featured artist on a song, but it’s not getting a lot of plays because the “appears on” feature is wiped! I’m sure this is dis...

Kalixmusic

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