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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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Solved!! Permanently disable smart Shuffle

I am so tired of the smart Shuffle. I cannot even fully explain to you how useless of a thing it is. if it was its own thing, and I could toggle it on or off I’d be fine with that but being someone else who puts music in a playlist because I specific...

Newbie

I am so tired of the smart Shuffle. I cannot even fully explain to you how useless of a thing it is. if it was its own thing, and I could toggle it on or off I’d be fine with that but being someone e...

animedudej

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Superuser Contribution Canvas/preview videos no longer work if I have 'reduce motion' enabled in iOS.

Within the past few weeks canvas and preview videos no longer work, it just shows a static image that does not move. If I disable 'reduce motion' under iOS settings (under Accessibility > Motion) then the videos start working again, however, this was...

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Within the past few weeks canvas and preview videos no longer work, it just shows a static image that does not move. If I disable 'reduce motion' under iOS settings (under Accessibility > Motion) ...

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Can’t download music for offline listening on iPhone 15 Pro

I am experiencing an issue with downloading music on Spotify. The error message says, “You’ve reached the maximum number of downloaded devices.” Details:• Device: iPhone 15 Pro• OS: iOS 17• Spotify Version: 8.6.48• Plan: Premium I recently switched p...

Casual Listener

I am experiencing an issue with downloading music on Spotify. The error message says, “You’ve reached the maximum number of downloaded devices.”   Details: • Device: iPhone 15 Pro • OS: iOS ...

avg5377

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Can’t save photos

I’ve been trying to save cover art from a playlist but it won’t let me. I would go the the playlist click on the art then “save to photos.” Then I’ll get a message saying that Spotify needs access to my photos and that to change it in my settings and...

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I’ve been trying to save cover art from a playlist but it won’t let me. I would go the the playlist click on the art then “save to photos.” Then I’ll get a message saying that Spotify needs acce...

Billy-J

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30 minutes of uninterrupted music not working

For the past few days the 30 minutes of add free music has not been working. I keep getting the “Watch this short video to get 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening” and then nothing would happen. I wouldn’t even get the video for said 30 minutes. I’...

Newbie

For the past few days the 30 minutes of add free music has not been working. I keep getting the “Watch this short video to get 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening” and then nothing would happen. I ...

dminor125

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Superuser Contribution Spotify switching devices

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFree/Premium PremiumCountry UK Device iPhone14(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Androi...

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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 Premium Country UK   Device iPhone14 (iPhone ...

Trevk

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Superuser Contribution Won’t go back to normal set up

so I have an iPad and the webplay is somehow connected to a phone when IM LITERALLY USING A FREAKING IPAD NOT A PHONE. HOW DO I FIX THIS !!!!!!PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPad 8th generation Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) ...

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so I have an iPad and the webplay is somehow connected to a phone when IM LITERALLY USING A FREAKING IPAD NOT A PHONE. HOW DO I FIX THIS !!!!!! Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPad 8th...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution Video podcasts are not working.

So ive tried literally everything and i still see spotify video podcasts. Ive tried the turning off data saver, ive tried all the online troubleshooting. Nothing has worked so far. I cant see the button to turn it on when im on PC, it doesnt appear w...

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So ive tried literally everything and i still see spotify video podcasts. Ive tried the turning off data saver, ive tried all the online troubleshooting. Nothing has worked so far. I cant see the but...

gcusurfs

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Superuser Contribution where is the tools button on the mobile app

i cant find the tools button in app and all the guides spotify have posted online are not helpful at all. they do not tell me how to get to the tools icon

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i cant find the tools button in app and all the guides spotify have posted online are not helpful at all. they do not tell me how to get to the tools icon

Mintwing

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Superuser Contribution Playlist makes entire app freeze

PlanPremiumCountryFrance DeviceIPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.5 My Question or IssueL'une de mes playlist (toujours la même) fait bug toute mon application à chaque fois que je clique dessus depuis 2 jours. Quand je clique dessus, la playlist a ...

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Plan Premium Country France   Device IPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 17.5   My Question or Issue L'une de mes playlist (toujours la même) fait bug toute mon application à chaq...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Ipad web browser changed

PlanPremiumDeviceIpadOperating SystemIOS My Question or IssueMy spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desktop-like web layout which is way more efficient. (can quickly add songs ...

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Plan Premium Device Ipad Operating System IOS   My Question or Issue My spotify on ipad suddenly changed to what seems like the mobile version. Before this change, it had the normal desk...

Ruby-reed

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Playback Stops When Opening Jack in the Box Menu App

Hello Spotify Community, I’m experiencing an issue where my songs stop playing on Spotify whenever I open the Jack in the Box menu app. This problem is quite frustrating as I enjoy listening to music while checking the Jack in The Box Menu. Details: ...

Newbie

Hello Spotify Community,   I’m experiencing an issue where my songs stop playing on Spotify whenever I open the Jack in the Box menu app. This problem is quite frustrating as I enjoy listening...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution What is the square icon with the pencil when sharing music?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 17 When sharing music, I noticed this new icon besides the solid color and gradient background options. What does it do?

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  Plan Free/Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 17   When sharing music, I noticed this new icon besides the solid color and gradient background options. ...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution Re: The play button doesn’t work and I can’t play anything on my iphone

Iphone 13 - ios 16.3.1Spotify app - 8.9.40 Hello, I am facing the same issue. Started happening out of nowhere now I just see the songs in Playlist dimmed out and just won't play at all. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Iphone 13 - ios 16.3.1 Spotify app - 8.9.40   Hello, I am facing the same issue. Started happening out of nowhere now I just see the songs in Playlist dimmed out and just won't play at all. A...

Yordan

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Repeating mid-song

PlanPremiumCountryMalaysiaDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17.4.1 I have an issue with songs repeat mid-song, I would be listening to a song and when it reaches the second half of chorus the song would repeat the front chorus and the scroll bar wou...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country Malaysia Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17.4.1   I have an issue with songs repeat mid-song, I would be listening to a song and when it reaches the second ha...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution Sleep timer is missing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 Pro Max Operating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueHi, when I was listening to a playlist, I used to be able to tap the three … menu within the playlist and select a sleep timer option. Sleep timer has complet...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 Pro Max  Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue Hi, when I was listening to a playlist, I used to be able to tap the three … ...

marimolo

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Spotify Connect not working

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone SE, iPad 2019Operating SystemiOS 17.5 My Question or IssueSince the latest Spotify app update, whenever I try to connect to a device, it just shows “Connecting” very briefly then reverts to “Devices Available” without...

Regular

Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone SE, iPad 2019 Operating System iOS 17.5   My Question or Issue Since the latest Spotify app update, whenever I try to connect to a device, it just...

MateusM

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Spotify Connect volume broken on iOS

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 15 ProOperating SystemiOS 17.5.1 My Question or IssueSpotify connect volume control is broken when using hardware volume buttons. It used to work, then it became intermittent, working at first and after a few minutes ...

Gig Goer

Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 15 Pro Operating System iOS 17.5.1   My Question or Issue Spotify connect volume control is broken when using hardware volume buttons. It used to ...

roycomputer

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App crashing constantly. Again.

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 16.7.7App version8.9.40.506 My Question or IssueThe app is once again crashing constantly while I'm using it. The issue usually happens when I'm listening to a podcast. Either the podcast will...

Music Fan

Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 16.7.7 App version 8.9.40.506   My Question or Issue The app is once again crashing constantly while I'm using it. Th...

MateusM

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Superuser Contribution album cover instead of the song when searching

I’m searching a song and it comes up. When pressing on it, it show the album the song is in instead of the actual song. It’s really annoying and in that way i can’t add it in my Liked folder. Im on IOS 17 and i have spotify free. Please fix this i’ve...

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I’m searching a song and it comes up. When pressing on it, it show the album the song is in instead of the actual song. It’s really annoying and in that way i can’t add it in my Liked folder. Im on I...

MartinT

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