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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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Rastereyes

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Need to Alphabatize My Library

After the latest update, the artists in my library are no longer alphabetized, making it a massive pain to find what I’m looking for. Especially in offline mode. It’s a near endless scroll to find a single song from an artist. Also - the new UI is dr...

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After the latest update, the artists in my library are no longer alphabetized, making it a massive pain to find what I’m looking for. Especially in offline mode. It’s a near endless scroll to find a ...

ambria1

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Videos in other apps pausing when Spotify is open in the background

PlanPremiumUSA DeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.3.1 Whenever Spotify is open in the background on my phone, it will pause videos in other apps every second, even if the music in Spotify is paused. I have tested this a few ways and the only thing ...

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Plan Premium USA   Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.3.1   Whenever Spotify is open in the background on my phone, it will pause videos in other apps every second, even if th...

anthonycw

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Can't filter downloaded songs since update

Plan: PremiumCountry: MexicoDevice: iPhone SEOperating System: iOS 12.3.1 Ever since updating to Spotify 8.5.7 the 'Songs' tab in 'My Library' were moved to 'Liked Songs' and I can't seem to be able to filter by Downloaded Songs anymore. I can filter...

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Plan: Premium Country: Mexico Device: iPhone SE Operating System: iOS 12.3.1   Ever since updating to Spotify 8.5.7 the 'Songs' tab in 'My Library' were moved to 'Liked Songs' and I can't s...

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Spotify and the Apple Watch

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceApple Watch Series 4Operating SystemWatch OS 5.2.1 My Question or IssueDear Community, I received my Apple Watch today and was really looking forward to it until I tried Spotify. I does not recognise my Bose Soundsport ...

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  Plan Premium Country Germany Device Apple Watch Series 4 Operating System Watch OS 5.2.1   My Question or Issue Dear Community,   I received my Apple Watch today and was...

MattSuda

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iOS and Harley Davidson Boom 4.3 USB vs Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 12.3.2 My Question or IssueSo I have an 8plus, with 12.3.2. I can hook up with HD Boom 4.3 via Bluetooth all works well, but I cannot via USB. When I hook up via USB the HD Box say no media fo...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 12.3.2   My Question or Issue So I have an 8plus, with 12.3.2.  I can hook up with HD Boom 4.3 via Bluetooth all w...

zchopper62

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ANY way to move a playlist?

I’m unfortunately away from my Windows laptop for 2 weeks. I need to move a playlist. Is there ANY alternative? I have access to an iPad and iPhone and Bluetooth keyboard, and I’ve been able to edit photos, videos, write code, do full development, an...

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I’m unfortunately away from my Windows laptop for 2 weeks. I need to move a playlist. Is there ANY alternative? I have access to an iPad and iPhone and Bluetooth keyboard, and I’ve been able to edit ...

MattSuda

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Albums gone?

What's going on? all my tracks in album view have gone except for nine, any track I saved even a single track always appeared in album view, now they are only appearing in songs, I can't find anything quickly and easily without covers being available...

Gig Goer

What's going on? all my tracks in album view have gone except for nine, any track I saved even a single track always appeared in album view, now they are only appearing in songs, I can't find anythin...

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Shared playlists cannot be found

Hey there! I am wondering why my shared playlists cannot be found when searched for with playlistname or username?I tried to follow the steps given by support „spotify:user:username“ but I cannot be found.neither can playlists. what do I do wrong? th...

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Hey there!   I am wondering why my shared playlists cannot be found when searched for with playlistname or username? I tried to follow the steps given by support „spotify:user:username“ but I...

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My mixtape doesn‘t change

PlanFreeCountryAustriaDeviceiPhone 6sOperating SystemiOS 11.3.1 My Question or IssueFor about 6 weeks, my mixtapes, that should change weekly, didn‘t change at all and don‘t remove the titles I disliked. I already tried deleting and reinstalling the ...

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Plan Free Country Austria Device iPhone 6s Operating System iOS 11.3.1   My Question or Issue For about 6 weeks, my mixtapes, that should change weekly, didn‘t change at all and don‘t ...

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album arts not showing

PlanPremiumCountryukDeviceiPhone XOperating SystemiOS 12.3.1i accidentally deleted Spotify cash a week ago and since then the app doesn't show album arts what didn't work for me: restarting phonedeleting and reinstalling the appusing other internet c...

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Plan Premium Country uk Device iPhone X Operating System iOS 12.3.1 i accidentally deleted Spotify cash a week ago and since then the app doesn't show album arts  what didn't work for m...

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Solved!! re-download offline music after iphone reboot

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone Xs)Operating SystemiOS 10 My Question or IssueWhy do i have to re-download all offline music when i have to reboot the iPhone.This happened a few times while traveling. No offline music on the spotify after a phone re...

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Plan Premium Country     Device (iPhone Xs) Operating System iOS 10   My Question or Issue Why do i have to re-download all offline music when i have to reboot the iPhone....

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution The UI update is hurting our feelings - this is why

I'm using spotify for over 5 years now. I was loyal all the time, except that one time when I tried to switch to Apple Music for better phone integration - but your interface was better. Now - If this UI stays as it is - I will finally make the switc...

Music Fan

  I'm using spotify for over 5 years now. I was loyal all the time, except that one time when I tried to switch to Apple Music for better phone integration - but your interface was better. Now ...

eglinski

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Spotify keeps on playing on my phone

PremiumUSA iPhone 6 PlusiOS 12.2 Everytime I fully close the Spotify App, when I swipe up to the quick access menu and press the play button my music starts playing even though I have fully closed the app. This even happens on the lock screen if I pr...

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Premium USA   iPhone 6 Plus iOS 12.2   Everytime I fully close the Spotify App, when I swipe up to the quick access menu and press the play button my music starts playing even though ...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Shuffle play all downloaded songs

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone 8Operating System: iOS 12.3.2 My Question or Issue: Prior to the latest update, I could play or shuffle-play all downloaded songs. The new Liked Songs category does not have a filter for dowloaded songs only. ...

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Plan: Premium Country: USA   Device: iPhone 8 Operating System: iOS 12.3.2   My Question or Issue:  Prior to the latest update, I could play or shuffle-play all downloaded ...

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How do you play all songs from all playlists in iphone spotify app?

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 6SOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or Issue:How do you play all your songs from all your playlists in the iPhone Spotify app?How can I shuffle play all those songs?

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 6S Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue: How do you play all your songs from all your playlists in the iPhone Spotify app? How c...

Bethany_Dawn

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Alphabetical scroll bar

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone XS MaxOperating SystemiOS 12 When are you adding the alphabetical scroll bar back to the iOS app? You've ruined the UI with the lastest update, so at least add a helpfull feature back so we can find our songs quickly.

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone XS Max Operating System iOS 12   When are you adding the alphabetical scroll bar back to the iOS app? You've ruined the UI with the lastest up...

Nondre

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Mini Cooper Spotify freezing

WNone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryISADeviceiPhone 8My Question or IssueI’m having issues with Spotify freezing in my Mini Cooper S 2018. I have to ...

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WNone of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country ISA Device iPhone 8 My Question or Issue I’m havin...

Lidal

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Unknown device

Hi, an unknown device connected to my account and i tried logging everyone off and changed my password but it still keeps appearing in my Spotify Connect panel. What to do? (it’s The last one on The list)

Gig Goer

Hi,   an unknown device connected to my account and i tried logging everyone off and changed my password but it still keeps appearing in my Spotify Connect panel.  What to do?   (...

Monokamph

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Hey Spotify, are you planning on doing anything to address the terrible decisions?

Or will you continue to lose customers? I'm tired of seeing every reply to tweets and threads "We redesigned it to make it a more user friendly experience" WRONG!!!! You did the opposite. Please answer one question without the copy and pasted respons...

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Or will you continue to lose customers? I'm tired of seeing every reply to tweets and threads "We redesigned it to make it a more user friendly experience" WRONG!!!! You did the opposite. Please answ...

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Issues with Latest iOS update

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone XS MaxOperating SystemiOS 12 My Question or IssueHey Spotify, Are you seeing how much people hate the latest iOS update? There are literally hundreds of posts on Reddit r/Spotify and https://forums.macrumors.com/threa...

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Plan Premium Country US Device iPhone XS Max Operating System iOS 12   My Question or Issue Hey Spotify,   Are you seeing how much people hate the latest iOS update? There are l...

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