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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can’t delete playlist

I am going through all of my playlists and I’m trying to delete it but I can’t. It will let me do everything but delete them. And by do everything but delete I mean it lets me:Add/remove songsDownload the playlistEdits playlistAdd/remove from profile...

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I am going through all of my playlists and I’m trying to delete it but I can’t. It will let me do everything but delete them.  And by do everything but delete I mean it lets me: Add/remove so...

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Solved!! If i delete my account, can others still see playlists I made?

I was thinking of deleting my gmail account that is connected to Spotify to start a new one. But I really like the playlist I’ve made in my old account. Just wondering if I deleted my spotify account, can my new account still listen to the playlists ...

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I was thinking of deleting my gmail account that is connected to Spotify to start a new one. But I really like the playlist I’ve made in my old account. Just wondering if I deleted my spotify account...

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Superuser Contribution My local files are not working and appear gray on iphone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone 14My Question or IssueI just got a new phone and my local files do not work on it. I have tried everything, and nothing works. My laptop works completely fine with local files and has cover art on it. When it was working on my...

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  Plan Premium Device iPhone 14 My Question or Issue I just got a new phone and my local files do not work on it. I have tried everything, and nothing works. My laptop works completely fin...

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Superuser Contribution Transfering local files causes some to become greyed out

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceiPhone 13 and 2023 m2 macbook proOperating Systemios 18 and macos 15.1 My Question or IssueI transferred the local files from my iPhone to my Mac by copying the downloaded songs from my iPhone’s Spotify...

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Plan Premium Country United States of America Device iPhone 13 and 2023 m2 macbook pro Operating System ios 18 and macos 15.1   My Question or Issue I transferred the local files from ...

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Superuser Contribution Podcast progress lost when switching devices

Recently, I have been facing an issue with podcast progress when switching between devices. I use Spotify on my desktop, iPhone, and Google Home interchangeably depending on my location.Lately, I've noticed that the podcast progress frequently resets...

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Recently, I have been facing an issue with podcast progress when switching between devices. I use Spotify on my desktop, iPhone, and Google Home interchangeably depending on my location. Lately, I'v...

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Sometimes my phone app stops working in a strange way

I mostly use spotify on the Windows Desktop version. But i mainly control it with the iphone app. Sometimes when i try to change the song, everything stops and it doesnt let me do nothing with the phone. So i have to reach the pc to select the song f...

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I mostly use spotify on the Windows Desktop version. But i mainly control it with the iphone app. Sometimes when i try to change the song, everything stops and it doesnt let me do nothing with the ph...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps pausing songs

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 13.6 My Question or IssueSpotify keeps pausing songs when they're playing - which is really annoying. I've logged in and out of the app, I've deinstalled and reinstalled the app from the app store...

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  Plan Premium Country UK Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 13.6   My Question or Issue Spotify keeps pausing songs when they're playing - which is really annoying. I've logge...

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Superuser Contribution Carplay not showing all albums in my library

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 7(updated to latest sw), Apple Carplay. Ford Focus Sync 3 2017(updated to latest sw)Operating SystemiOS 12.3.1 My Question or IssueWhen using apple carplay (wired) not all albums are visible. I have about 55 albums sto...

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Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 7(updated to latest sw), Apple Carplay. Ford Focus Sync 3 2017(updated to latest sw) Operating System iOS 12.3.1   My Question or Issue When u...

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Not able to listen music in spotify

I am not able to listen music in Spotify automatically it shut down while playing musicPlanPremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 15)Operating System(iOS 18.1) Issue kindly solve this problem why i pay them because of i am facing issue Resolve it ASAP.

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I am not able to listen music in Spotify automatically it shut down while playing music Plan Premium Country India Device (iPhone 15) Operating System (iOS 18.1)   Issue   kindl...

Billy-J

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Bought daughter 12 month plan is saying only 11 months

Bought her a plan via Amazon for Christmas 2023. She activated around 12/25, now it says it is expiring in late November. I paid for 12 months of service so why does it look like she will only get 11 months?

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Bought her a plan via Amazon for Christmas 2023. She activated around 12/25, now it says it is expiring in late November. I paid for 12 months of service so why does it look like she will only get 11...

Maxim

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcast episode list starts at bottom

When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all the way up to the top. PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDevic...

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When I click on certain podcasts, it always scroll me to somewhere near the bottom of the episode list, which is really annoying because in order to browser the newest episodes I have to scroll all t...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify won't forget a Spotify Connect device

Plan PremiumFree/PremiumCountry UK Device iPhone X(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System iOS 14(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue When listening on my phone and then selecting another device to s...

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Plan Premium Free/Premium Country UK   Device iPhone X (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System iOS 14 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My...

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Superuser Contribution iOS Select another device controls no visible

DeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemiOS 15.8.3 My Question or IssueI am attaching screenshot, controls for selecting another device are not visiblebecause of that two info messages, which I cannot hide nor scroll down. It would be nice to be able to hide ...

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Device iPhone SE Operating System iOS 15.8.3   My Question or Issue I am attaching screenshot, controls for selecting another device are not visible because of that two info messages, whi...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect iphone > Onkyo connects ánd plays, but no sound

UPDATE It took some time, but it IS working now Really hope that Spotify has found a longterm solution and hooefully it is nit just a councidence or short revival PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceIphone SE 2020Operating SystemiOs latest My Question...

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UPDATE   It took some time, but it IS working now😃 Really hope that Spotify has found a longterm solution and hooefully it is nit just a councidence or short revival 😌   Plan Premium...

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Apple Warch Spotify complication not showing up

PlanPremiumCountryJapanDevice(Apple Watch Series 7)Operating System(Watch OS 10.1) My Question or IssueAfter upgrading to OS version 10.1, the Spotify complication no longer appears.To clarify, two types ("com.spotify.client.watchkitapp" and "Spotify...

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Plan Premium Country Japan Device (Apple Watch Series 7) Operating System (Watch OS 10.1)   My Question or Issue After upgrading to OS version 10.1, the Spotify complication no longer ...

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Superuser Contribution My Apple TV isn't seen from the same Wi-Fi in Spotify Connect

It used to work, and then some weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working.I've tried reinstalling Spotify everywhere, rebooting the apple TV (which is on the latest firmware), the router.From my laptop, I can ping the Apple TV IP, and traceroute says it'...

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It used to work, and then some weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working. I've tried reinstalling Spotify everywhere, rebooting the apple TV (which is on the latest firmware), the router. From my lapt...

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Solved!! Spotify stops playing music when I open Facebook

I have an iPhone with all updates and this issue is repeatedly coming. When I open FB app music stops.

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I have an iPhone with all updates and this issue is repeatedly coming. When I open FB app music stops.

geirhong

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Superuser Contribution Spotify kids offline not available

Hi!I'm a premium subscriber and have downloaded Spotify Kids. I've spent a bit of time trying to find the offline button/toggle anywhere in the app. I'm sure I'm missing something- would love some help on this. I'm in the US and my app is up to date....

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Hi! I'm a premium subscriber and have downloaded Spotify Kids.  I've spent a bit of time trying to find the offline button/toggle anywhere in the app.   I'm sure I'm missing somethin...

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Superuser Contribution Grayed out playlist, crashes spotify app on ios.

I have a playlist in my library, that is grayed out, and when i try to open it, it crashes the Spotify app completely. It closes it in the background as well. This is on ios.

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I have a playlist in my library, that is grayed out, and when i try to open it, it crashes the Spotify app completely. It closes it in the background as well. This is on ios.

Vasil

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