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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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Solved!! Spotify not loading with latest iOS beta 11.4

I’m running Spotify 8.4.49 on a iOS build 11.4 (beta) which O think is build 15F5049C.When opened the spotify logo appears briefly before crashing out back to the iOS home screen.any advice, help or updates appreciated.

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I’m running Spotify 8.4.49 on a iOS build 11.4 (beta) which O think is build 15F5049C. When opened the spotify logo appears briefly before crashing out back to the iOS home screen. any advice, help...

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Student discount

I signed up for the student discount, it charged my account and I got the verification email. But I go and log into my Spotify and check my account status and it says ‘FREE’. Anyone have any idea why?

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I signed up for the student discount, it charged my account and I got the verification email. But I go and log into my Spotify and check my account status and it says ‘FREE’. Anyone have any idea why?

Keanu_C

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app will not open once installed on iphone

Have tried reinstalling many times and it installs but fails to launch when i press on the icon. Please help

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Have tried reinstalling many times and it installs but fails to launch when i press on the icon. Please help

Keanu_C

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Downloading Playlists from Local Files

Hi, My name is Ryan, and I've been using Spotify for a little over two years. I'm a big Chance the Rapper fan, and since his album Acid Rap wasn't on Spotify, I decided I was going to add it myself. So I downloaded the album from Mixtapemonkey.com, u...

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Hi,   My name is Ryan, and I've been using Spotify for a little over two years. I'm a big Chance the Rapper fan, and since his album Acid Rap wasn't on Spotify, I decided I was going...

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Playlist syncing

Hello, I created a playlist on my laptop (spotify application) which contains 54 songs, and changed the order of some songs afterwards. On my iPhone (spotify app) it has only partially synced - It contain 37 songs despite saying 54 and the order is d...

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Hello,   I created a playlist on my laptop (spotify application) which contains 54 songs, and changed the order of some songs afterwards. On my iPhone (spotify app) it has only partially synce...

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Advertisements won't play - have to stop and restart app

I'm trying to change to Spotify from Pandora, but every single time the player starts as soon as an advertisement comes up, the app stops playing and I have to manually stop it and restart it. I never get the promised 30 minutes of ad-free playing be...

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I'm trying to change to Spotify from Pandora, but every single time the player starts as soon as an advertisement comes up, the app stops playing and I have to manually stop it and restart it. I neve...

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Local Files on mobile

I've been able to create a playlist of local file on my Mac just fine but can't seem to figure out how to get them onto my iOS device. I've read and watched videos saying I just need to switch the playlist to offline mode or to download the songs but...

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I've been able to create a playlist of local file on my Mac just fine but can't seem to figure out how to get them onto my iOS device. I've read and watched videos saying I just need to switch the pl...

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Imported songs from Apple Music, now they won’t play on Spotify??

Hi, I recently switched to Spotify from Apple Music so I’m new to how the app works. I noticed there was an option to import music from my phone’s library, so I did, but now when I go to listen to any music I had on Apple on the Spotify app, it skips...

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Hi, I recently switched to Spotify from Apple Music so I’m new to how the app works. I noticed there was an option to import music from my phone’s library, so I did, but now when I go to listen to an...

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Play function

I have been experiencing, that my playlist jump back to the first song for no reason. This seems to be happening after 20 songs or so, I am not using the shuffle because around 1/2 a year ago, I experienced that I could only play 20 songs with that o...

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I have been experiencing, that my playlist jump back to the first song for no reason. This seems to be happening after 20 songs or so, I am not using the shuffle because around 1/2 a year ago, I expe...

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Can’t find profile on a free account with the new update

Hello, I am having problems with finding my profile on my iPhone after updating the app. I would like to find my profile to see who follows me and be able to find other users too

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Hello, I am having problems with finding my profile on my iPhone after updating the app. I would like to find my profile to see who follows me and be able to find other users too

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Shuffle won’t shuffle

I am a free member with a playlist of 1000+ songs. At the top of my playlist, I have indie/ rock tracks, and more recently I have added a great deal of metal to my playlist as I have joined a metal band. Unfortunately, Spotify refuses to shuffle from...

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I am a free member with a playlist of 1000+ songs. At the top of my playlist, I have indie/ rock tracks, and more recently I have added a great deal of metal to my playlist as I have joined a metal b...

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Spotify Connect Issues

Hi, since yesterday (at least i reconized it yesterday) the ios app is stopping playback on connect device (yamaha) when i receive device notifications. My Wife has the same issue. Any suggestions ? Regards

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Hi,   since yesterday (at least i reconized it yesterday) the ios app is stopping playback on connect device (yamaha) when i receive device notifications. My Wife has the same issue.   ...

gregio54

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Now playing not appearing in queue

Hi team,‘Now playing’ in the queue is always empty. No album art, no song name. This looks like a bug to me. Screenshot attached. OS: iOS 11.3.1App version: 8.4.51.696

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Hi team, ‘Now playing’ in the queue is always empty. No album art, no song name.  This looks like a bug to me.  Screenshot attached.  OS: iOS 11.3.1 App version: 8.4.51.696

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wth HAPPENED

I got a new Spotify and it completely updated. I can’t find my friends Spotify. The new search button says “search for artists, playlists, or songs” how am I supposed to search for other users then?

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I got a new Spotify and it completely updated. I can’t find my friends Spotify. The new search button says “search for artists, playlists, or songs” how am I supposed to search for other users then?&...

dylanlucia

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Cellular Data Useage while set to offline mode

We have two phones with the app that have recently starting using large quantities of data even though songs are downloaded and the app is set to offline (including in the data settings on the phone) is anyone else having this issue? I see it was an ...

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We have two phones with the app that have recently starting using large quantities of data even though songs are downloaded and the app is set to offline (including in the data settings on the phone)...

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Problema para aceitar convite premium

nao consigo aceitar o convite do meu irmao, coloco tudo corretamente e aparece que ocorreu um erro, isso constantemente favor consertarem isso porque ele paga corretamente, nao achei nada no seu site Suporte que me ajudou

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nao consigo aceitar o convite do meu irmao, coloco tudo corretamente e aparece que ocorreu um erro, isso constantemente favor consertarem isso porque ele paga corretamente, nao achei nada no seu site...

jroberto10

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Can’t get premiUm

I have iPhone 6i can’t buy premiumany idea why?

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I have iPhone 6 i can’t buy premium any idea why?

DerMoriz

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charged twice

Hi, it appears ive been charged twice this month for spotify when I really can’t afford this, is there any chance I can get a refund, thanks

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Hi, it appears ive been charged twice this month for spotify when I really can’t afford this, is there any chance I can get a refund, thanks

RobiP

Gig Goer

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I can’t see lyrics in my spotify

Hello Spotify Users, i have an iPhone 8 64GB and I’m not able to see the lyrics from rap genius. Before I got this phone it worked perfectly, since I have this one I can’t either activate nor can I see it. I tried already to deinstalled and reinstall...

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Hello Spotify Users,   i have an iPhone 8 64GB and I’m not able to see the lyrics from rap genius.    Before I got this phone it worked perfectly, since I have this one I can’t eith...

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Behind the lyrics

Hello! i use the last version of Spotify on iphone 5s with the last version of iOS and i dont have option for behind the lyrics in settings.Help me !

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Hello!  i use the last version of Spotify on iphone 5s with the last version of iOS and i dont have option for behind the lyrics in settings. Help me ! 

Dudu5

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