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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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Updates setting options

The instructions after downloading Spotify say to keep your Updates settings on, but where is it located?

Roadie

The instructions after downloading Spotify say to keep your Updates settings on, but where is it located? 

dashrip87

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Suggested songs/Release Radar on one playlists but not others

Why am I getting Release Radar on one Playlist but not on my other ones? This is very frustrating. Playlists never used to be affected by outside suggested songs and now they are? Makes for a unejoyable experience on Spotify.

Roadie

Why am I getting Release Radar on one Playlist but not on my other ones? This is very frustrating.  Playlists never used to be affected by outside suggested songs and now they are? Makes for ...

dashrip87

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songs are taking way too long to download

its taking over 5 minutes to download 2 songs- im trying to download over 100...

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its taking over 5 minutes to download 2 songs- im trying to download over 100... 

GilbertGobbels

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Change Password - Hacked Facebook Account

Hi, My Facebook account recently got hacked and I was not able to retrieve it... so it was deleted.I still have my spotify logged into my phone, and the username has changed to a # sequence, but I am looking to change the password so I can use this o...

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Hi,   My Facebook account recently got hacked and I was not able to retrieve it... so it was deleted. I still have my spotify logged into my phone, and the username has changed to a # sequenc...

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Playback glitching/ sounds like broken record on iOS (iPhone SE)

As I'm playing a downloaded song on the app, at some point the playback will glitch out, loop and repeat over about a half second of audio, akin to a broken record. For example, I just had "Talk tha-Talk tha-Talk tha-Talk tha-Talk tha-Talk that talk ...

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As I'm playing a downloaded song on the app, at some point the playback will glitch out, loop and repeat over about a half second of audio, akin to a broken record. For example, I just...

IIatriumII

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Album Artwork on iPhone

I just spent about 2 hours last night trying to get some local files onto my itunes, then onto spotify, then onto my phone. This was all unnecessarily complicated, but I got the job done. Now the problem that I can't seem to fix myself (and yes I hav...

Newbie

I just spent about 2 hours last night trying to get some local files onto my itunes, then onto spotify, then onto my phone. This was all unnecessarily complicated, but I got the job done. Now the pro...

youngsebster

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Please enable shuffle play of all followed artists

Is It's very frustrating that I can't just have a random shuffle of all songs from all followed artists. Please do something about this, at least for paying members otherwis I'll probably switch over Pandora who I hear have this function.

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Is It's very frustrating that I can't just have a random shuffle of all songs from all followed artists. Please do something about this, at least for paying members otherwis I'll probably switch over...

griphzero

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Volvo Shuffle

Hej! För någon månad sen fick man en uppdatering av appen till iPhone. Sen den kom så funkar inte shuffle-funktionen när man parar ihop mobilen med bilen (Volvo Sensus Connect).Kan ni kika på detta? Tack!

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Hej!   För någon månad sen fick man en uppdatering av appen till iPhone. Sen den kom så funkar inte shuffle-funktionen när man parar ihop mobilen med bilen (Volvo Sensus Connect). Kan ni kika...

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Problems with my Library Downloads

I have and Iphone X and sometimes when i turn it off i can´t listen to the songs and playlist that i had already downloaded to listen without internet access. The app saves my playlists but it´s like they are not saved on the phone and I need to cone...

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I have and Iphone X and sometimes when i turn it off i can´t listen to the songs and playlist that i had already downloaded to listen without internet access.  The app saves my playlists but it´...

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Cant play a full song

Hi everybody, recently, i cant play any song directly after i search them. I can only choose them from the playlist they gave me. And then i can only play the short version of the song i want. Im using iphone 7 with non-premium. Thanks for all of ur ...

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Hi everybody, recently, i cant play any song directly after i search them. I can only choose them from the playlist they gave me. And then i can only play the short version of the song i want. I...

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Solved!! New Redesigned app

Yesterday Spotify held an event and showcased the new things they were working on.So when are they going to release the new app and the new free tier changes to everyone?

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Yesterday Spotify held an event and showcased the new things they were working on. So when are they going to release the new app and the new free tier changes to everyone?

Loxer

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Podcast navigation in car

A recent update appears to have introduced some different behaviour with podcasts that is quite frustrating. Previously a press on the forward/back buttons on the steering wheel would go to the next/previous track and holding the button would skip fo...

Newbie

A recent update appears to have introduced some different behaviour with podcasts that is quite frustrating.   Previously a press on the forward/back buttons on the steering wheel would go to ...

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Spotify Radio not available on Iphone

No radio feature in Iphone IOS app wether in tabs or in artist / song "3-dots" menu. Buttons mentionned below are simply NOT there on my Iphone:https://support.spotify.com/th-en/using_spotify/discover_music/spotify-radio/ Tried everything suggested o...

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No radio feature in Iphone IOS app wether in tabs or in artist / song "3-dots" menu. Buttons mentionned below are simply NOT there on my Iphone: https://support.spotify.com/th-en/using_spotify/disco...

lkuczborski

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Local files on won't show up as grey on my iphone

Hello, I've been wrapping my brain on how to fix this issue. Recently, I've had some songs that I've been wanting to download onto my phone that I can also listen along to other streamed songs. As I have premium, I tried to take advantage of this but...

Newbie

Hello, I've been wrapping my brain on how to fix this issue. Recently, I've had some songs that I've been wanting to download onto my phone that I can also listen along to other streamed songs. As I ...

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Username listed as string of numbers on iPhone when connected with Facebook

Hello. I am connected to my Spotify student premium account via Facebook sign-on. However, my username on my iPhone app is something like "1243756321." This makes it awkward to share playlists and tracks. Anyone have a similar problem? I tried changi...

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Hello. I am connected to my Spotify student premium account via Facebook sign-on. However, my username on my iPhone app is something like "1243756321." This makes it awkward to share playlists and tr...

MattSuda

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Spotify keeps crashing 3 seconds after I open it on my iPhone!

Guys this is not normal. I haven't been able to open Spotify for 3 seconds before the app crashes. I'm a Premium subscriber and I'm paying for an app that I'm NOT BEING ABLE TO USE! I read many many threads (guys, this is a sign that you're supposed ...

Newbie

Guys this is not normal. I haven't been able to open Spotify for 3 seconds before the app crashes. I'm a Premium subscriber and I'm paying for an app that I'm NOT BEING ABLE TO USE! I read many many ...

MattSuda

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Can’t use shuffle, rewind and replay buttons even though it’s already premium

Why I can’t use the shuffle and rewind buttons? It is said that we can use it through using Premium paymentI already paid for it last night, and until the next morning those buttons can’t work properly, so does the reply button too I hope this proble...

Newbie

Why I can’t use the shuffle and rewind buttons? It is said that we can use it through using Premium payment I already paid for it last night, and until the next morning those buttons can’t work prop...

MattSuda

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Shuffle not working properly

Since the most recent update, shuffle is not working properly. It only play the songs in order of being added. I’ve tried removing and readding the app to my phone but no luck. Hoping this isn’t some tactic or attempt to force people to purchase prem...

Newbie

Since the most recent update, shuffle is not working properly. It only play the songs in order of being added. I’ve tried removing and readding the app to my phone but no luck. Hoping this isn’t some...

Jvckhmr

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iPhone 4 - Unable to log-in using Facebook. It logs into Facebook instead...

iPhone 4, latest versions of FB, Spotify and iOS.Not a credentials issue. Currently listening to Spotify on Web App on PC. Action: Launch Spotify app, click Log In Using FacebookResults:- Either, already authorised, then shows my news feed. Clicking ...

Casual Listener

iPhone 4, latest versions of FB, Spotify and iOS. Not a credentials issue. Currently listening to Spotify on Web App on PC.   Action: Launch Spotify app, click Log In Using Facebook Results:...

MexiKiwiMike

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Infiniti Q50 "This iPod does not contain music files"

Hey all, I hope you are able to end my months of frustration. Before you ask, I have searched this issue to death and have tried the various "fixes" found on other sites, to no avail. Here is what is going on: I can play Spotify on my iPhone X throug...

Newbie

Hey all, I hope you are able to end my months of frustration. Before you ask, I have searched this issue to death and have tried the various "fixes" found on other sites, to no avail.   Here i...

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