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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 ...

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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Spotify app search phone

Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear? At least that's what happens on my iPhone; it works fine on the Windows desktop applic...

Music Fan

Is it just me, or since the last major update, when I search for artists/bands, only songs by the artist/band appear, i.e. the artist/band profile does not appear?   At least that's what happe...

AlejaR

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Spotify stops and pauses after ads try to play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemiPad IOS10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s stuck transitioning from ad to song. Did not used to do this, been happening for...

Newbie

Plan Free/Premium Country USA Operating System iPad IOS10   My Question or Issue   Spotify pauses and stops while saying “problem occurred” after every ad break. Almost like it’s s...

Billy-J

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I’m a member of our family plan but I still have ads etc

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

ribezaz

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bug Report – Endless Loop of “You’re in control” Tracking Consent Popup

PlanPremium family Device(iPhone 11 pro)Operating System(iOS 18.3.1) My Question or IssueI would like to report a bug in the iOS app.When the message appears: “You’re in control. Allow tracking to receive relevant Spotify promotions and marketing mes...

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Plan Premium family    Device (iPhone 11 pro) Operating System (iOS 18.3.1)   My Question or Issue I would like to report a bug in the iOS app. When the message appears: &nb...

carsonleeeee

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Superuser Contribution Spotify search on iOS not working.

The issue seemed to have returned again. As I was searching for an artist name currently and it kept saying 'couldn't load the page'. I had restarted the app, my phone, logged out and reinstall the app. Still its stuck in the same error. I couldnt sh...

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The issue seemed to have returned again. As I was searching for an artist name currently and it kept saying 'couldn't load the page'. I had restarted the app, my phone, logged out and reinstall the a...

labatozzu

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Superuser Contribution Length of podcasts doesn´t show in My episodes

My Question or IssueWhen I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podcast episodes have a time stamp to it and I have to cl...

Music Fan

My Question or Issue When I add podcast episodes the length doesn't show in My episodes. In New episodes the length of the podcasts are showing. It doesn't matter which podcast show, none of my podc...

DanteCastillo

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Superuser Contribution Can't get local files on Spotify on iPad (I read other posts here and tried everything)

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPad Pro)Operating System(iOS 17.7.10) My Question or IssueIn my Spotify app on this iPad, I don't have the 'enable Local audio files' option - despite uninstalling/reinstalling the app, restarting the iPad, and using the F...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPad Pro) Operating System (iOS 17.7.10)   My Question or Issue In my Spotify app on this iPad, I don't have the 'enable Local audio files' option - des...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution Playlist(s) not playing, only liked songs playlist

Can Spotify please FIX this bug. I’ve looked at past posts/ Reddit posts and this has been an ongoing issue since 2022 for many. I can’t play any playlist except for my liked playlists on my iphone. When I click play nothing happens, or the song play...

Casual Listener

Can Spotify please FIX this bug. I’ve looked at past posts/ Reddit posts and this has been an ongoing issue since 2022 for many. I can’t play any playlist except for my liked playlists on my iphone. ...

Dessi

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution IOS Beta Login

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23)Operating System(iOS 18, Android idk) My Question or IssueHey there,I was already a beta tester on my android(i think you link it with your google account) but currently got a new iphone (also...

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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (iPhone 14 pro, Samsung a23) Operating System (iOS 18, Android idk)   My Question or Issue Hey there, I was already a beta tester on my android...

kaworutk3

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Solved!! Spotify app showing local files that aren't on my iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 16Operating SystemiOS 18.6.1My Question or IssueMy Spotify app on iPhone is showing local files that I do not have on my iPhone files app. The cover arts on some of my local files are not working and I am tryin...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 16 Operating System iOS 18.6.1 My Question or Issue My Spotify app on iPhone is showing local files that I do not have on my iPhone files app. Th...

jordanb_11

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Superuser Contribution Music Search Bug in CarPlay

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or enters the Spotify app and hits the Search->Ask Sir...

Gig Goer

There is an ongoing issue with Siri's voice command API in CarPlay that I've identified and have an open case with Apple to resolve. When a user triggers Siri and verbally requests Spotify action or ...

James7x1

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Offline in recommendations in Smart Shuffle

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 14 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 18.6.1My Question or IssueI have a music list with Smart Shuffle on. At the bottom where it shows reccomendations it says "Go Online"I have signed out, uninstalled app signed back in, ve...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 14 Pro Max Operating System iOS 18.6.1 My Question or Issue I have a music list with Smart Shuffle on.  At the bottom where it shows reccomendatio...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Spotify icon disappeared from Apple Watch face

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 16 pro, Apple Watch series 10Operating System(iOS 18.6.2 My Question or IssueYesterday my Spotify icon disappeared from the face of my Apple Watch for no apparent reason I updated the software on my phone turned my w...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 16 pro, Apple Watch series 10 Operating System (iOS 18.6.2   My Question or Issue Yesterday my Spotify icon disappeared from the face of my Apple...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Volume Turning Itself Down

PlanPremium FamilyCountryEnglandDeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 18.6.1My Question or Issuethe volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my music is more than halved. it usually happens when i wake my phone screen...

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Plan Premium Family Country England Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 18.6.1 My Question or Issue the volume mixer shows my volume is at full, but the actual output volume of my musi...

denial65mark

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Superuser Contribution iOS App not loading when connected to Internet

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 15 ProOperating SystemiOS 18.6.1 My Question or IssueWhen I open the Spotify app, my music does not load, the app freezes, I am unable to click on any playlist, and if I can click, the loading page is where I am stuc...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 15 Pro Operating System iOS 18.6.1   My Question or Issue When I open the Spotify app, my music does not load, the app freezes, I am unable to ...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps freezing on Apple Watch. Apple Watch up to date. Spotify reinstalled.

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceApple Watch Series 7 (GOS and cellular)Operating System11.6.1 My Question or Issue

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Apple Watch Series 7 (GOS and cellular) Operating System 11.6.1   My Question or Issue  

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution Slow app speed (platform agnostic)

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceIphone/windows laptopMy Question or IssueSpotify runs extremely slow on both windows and IOs for me, making me think its some kind of account issue. What I have tried;Clearing CacheNo effectClean reinstallWill fix temporaril...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Iphone/windows laptop My Question or Issue Spotify runs extremely slow on both windows and IOs for me, making me think its some kind of account issue. What I hav...

Yordan

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google home is telling me i don't have premium but i do

Whenever I ask my google nest to play a certain song or shuffle a playlist it tells me it cant because i don't have premium, but i do. even in the connections page on the google home app it says my premium subscription is connected and active. I went...

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Whenever I ask my google nest to play a certain song or shuffle a playlist it tells me it cant because i don't have premium, but i do. even in the connections page on the google home app it says my p...

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Music not playing over cellular data

I’m having a very similar issue. Basically, Spotify only works if I’m on WiFi, if I’m on cellular data, it thinks I’m offline. I’ve tried clearing the cache, clearing downloads, reinstalling the app, updating iPhone to the latest OS, checked Spotify ...

Casual Listener

I’m having a very similar issue. Basically, Spotify only works if I’m on WiFi, if I’m on cellular data, it thinks I’m offline.   I’ve tried clearing the cache, clearing downloads, reinstalli...

Dalan1819

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Superuser Contribution Music buffers/stops playing in the car + issues playing downloaded songs if not connected to wifi

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicei phone 15, i phone 16 pro maxMy Question or IssueI have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via bluetooth to my car until a few months ago. It started when I wa...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device i phone 15, i phone 16 pro max My Question or Issue I have had Spotify premium for several years now and never had any issues connecting my phone via...

Maryanne1

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