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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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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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Superuser Contribution Podcasts stopping on the 12 hour mark

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 15Operating System(iOS 18.5) My Question or IssueWhen I’m listening to over 12 hours podcasts, the app suddenly stops it after the 12 hours mark. It marks the whole thing as listened, and skips to the next one. I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 15 Operating System (iOS 18.5)   My Question or Issue When I’m listening to over 12 hours podcasts, the app suddenly stops it after the 12 hou...
  • Henrique_Samorini
  • Casual Listener
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Doesn’t resume from last played song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone SEOperating SystemIos 17.6.1 My Question or IssueIf I stop Spotify for a bit and then reopen the app, it doesn’t pick back up from the song I left off on. It briefly shows the progress bar from the song that was play...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone SE Operating System Ios 17.6.1   My Question or Issue If I stop Spotify for a bit and then reopen the app, it doesn’t pick back up from the song ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Unable to download local files on Spotify since I got a new phone

PlanPremiumDeviceiPhone 16Operating SystemiOS 18 My Question or IssueHello, since I have received a new phone a few months ago, I was unable to download my new playlists completely. On my app, they would only download songs available on Spotify, any ...

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  • Plan Premium Device iPhone 16 Operating System iOS 18   My Question or Issue Hello, since I have received a new phone a few months ago, I was unable to download my new playlists complete...
  • housecreeper11
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect Airplay not working (timer shows music playing, but no sound)

I've been having this problem for months. On Iphone 14pro with latest iOS, I try to connect to my speaker via Airplay in Spotify Connect window on the app. I click the speaker, and then it shows that it's connected, and the music on the app shows tha...

  • Roadie
  • I've been having this problem for months.  On Iphone 14pro with latest iOS, I try to connect to my speaker via Airplay in Spotify Connect window on the app.  I click the speaker, and then i...
  • space_rat_
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Superuser Contribution Relocated unlike button too close to like

Do others have the unlike button right next to the like? I really hope I'm in an A/B test, as this is terrible! I've already hit unlike accidentally a couple of times. PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10...

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  • Do others have the unlike button right next to the like?   I really hope I'm in an A/B test, as this is terrible! I've already hit unlike accidentally a couple of times.   Plan Premium...
  • AlejaR
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Issue with Spotify Free Playback on iPhone SE (2nd Gen)

Hello,I’m experiencing an issue with Spotify Free on my iPhone SE (2nd generation) running iOS 18.5. Unlike my dad’s iPhone 13 and iPad (both using the same Spotify Free account), my iPhone SE does not allow me to play liked songs on demand and inste...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I’m experiencing an issue with Spotify Free on my iPhone SE (2nd generation) running iOS 18.5. Unlike my dad’s iPhone 13 and iPad (both using the same Spotify Free account), my iPhone SE do...
  • Saif28
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Superuser Contribution My playlist has not been working it’s been showing the song titles

Hello! I’m new to Spotify and something has been going on lately. Instead of having the image and title it only has the titles of my songs on my playlist. It’s been really annoying please help me!

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  • Hello! I’m new to Spotify and something has been going on lately. Instead  of having the image and title it only has the titles of my songs on my playlist. It’s been really annoying please help ...
  • Mia00
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not accepting .wav files

I've tried multiple times to transfer .wav files into my local files, but they never show up even though they are a supported option. I haven't had this issue with flac or mp3.

  • Casual Listener
  • I've tried multiple times to transfer .wav files into my local files, but they never show up even though they are a supported option. I haven't had this issue with flac or mp3.
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Spotify opens in mobile mode in safari on Vision Pro

I am using the spotify web player in safari on my vision pro. I have been using this since I bought the AVP almost 2 months ago with no issues. This week whenever I open Spotify it opens in a "mobile player" mode that doesnt let me access my library....

  • Casual Listener
  • I am using the spotify web player in safari on my vision pro. I have been using this since I bought the AVP almost 2 months ago with no issues. This week whenever I open Spotify it opens in a "mobile...
  • Personised
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Superuser Contribution Not working

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  
  • MihailY
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Superuser Contribution Cannot listen audiobooks on my phone even though I am a premium manager.

I am a premium plan manager. I've added an audiobook to my library in the Spotify app on my laptop. I can listen to it on my laptop, but I cannot listen to it or download it on my iPhone. I have the full 15 hours of listening time left. What am I doi...

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  • I am a premium plan manager. I've added an audiobook to my library in the Spotify app on my laptop. I can listen to it on my laptop, but I cannot listen to it or download it on my iPhone. I have the ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do I add an entire album or playlist to *the end of* the queue? (modified re. end)

My way of listening to music is usually one album at a time. I am listening to one album right now and I know which one I would like to listen to next. What do I do to have the next album play automatically after the current one finishes?

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  • My way of listening to music is usually one album at a time. I am listening to one album right now and I know which one I would like to listen to next. What do I do to have the next album play automa...
  • brattt
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music volume keeps lowering

PlanPremium CountryUKDevice(iPhone 12 mini)Operating System(iOS 17) My Question or IssueMusic keeps lowering from full volume to very quiet when opening my phone. But volume says it is full. I have tried switching off equaliser, resetting, uninstalli...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium  Country UK Device (iPhone 12 mini) Operating System (iOS 17)   My Question or Issue Music keeps lowering from full volume to very quiet when opening my phone...
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution My Spotify keeps pausing every 30 seconds on the dot

My Question or IssueToday my Spotify randomly started pausing every time I would play a song. So I tried to clear the cache, uninstall and redownload it, change my password, update my phone to the latest iOS and it still is pausing. I measured the ti...

  • Casual Listener
  •   My Question or Issue Today my Spotify randomly started pausing every time I would play a song. So I tried to clear the cache, uninstall and redownload it, change my password, update my phone...
  • Tuatha
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked songs playlist not working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 17 My Question or IssueThis issue was occurring prior to my phone update so I don’t believe it to be a software issue. When I open Spotify I have access to all of my playlists and can open/play ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 17   My Question or Issue This issue was occurring prior to my phone update so I don’t believe it to be a software issue....
  • sirmuzz
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Superuser Contribution When I open Spotify it mutes other audio streaming

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 16.1 My Question or Issue There is an error with the app in iOS.As soon as ypu open the Spotify app it mutes other streaming audio sources. So if I am listening to radio in another app and wa...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 16.1   My Question or Issue   There is an error with the app in iOS. As soon as ypu open the Spotify app it mut...
  • scwebb93
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How to disable videos on homepage,specifically Videos from your top artist

How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you don't click on them. Even if you turn off canvas they...

  • Visitor
  • How do I disable videos from autoplaying on the spotify homepage on mobile? Specifically the "Videos from your top artists" section. I've noticed that they contribute to recent listens even if you do...
  • Amay
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Help me get my playlist back pleeease

No trace of one of my most frequently used playlists, not found in recovered playlists, ive checked all my filters and I know im on the same account

  • Newbie
  • No trace of one of my most frequently used playlists, not found in recovered playlists, ive checked all my filters and I know im on the same account
  • CryticalAce
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Random song showing repeatedly in Recents

On the iOS app, there's a random song that keeps showing has having played after other tracks, as if I put it on repeatedly after each other track. It's super strange. I haven't even added this song to my library, so no idea where it came from.

  • Newbie
  • On the iOS app, there's a random song that keeps showing has having played after other tracks, as if I put it on repeatedly after each other track. It's super strange. I haven't even added this song ...
  • CryticalAce
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