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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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Can’t find my songs

I recently upgraded from an iPhone SE to an iPhone7 and when I download the app I couldn’t find my music unde the “songs” tab. I tried to download each song again but as soon as I try to add the song it says that it was deleted from my library, as if...

Newbie

I recently upgraded from an iPhone SE to an iPhone7 and when I download the app I couldn’t find my music unde the “songs” tab.  I tried to download each song again but as soon as I try to add t...

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Not having Radio option on iPhone 6

I can't find the radio button on my iPhone, it should be on the bottom bar near "search" but it's not. Is this a common problem? I've seen similar topics this week. Belive me, I've reinstalled it but it's not doing something.

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I can't find the radio button on my iPhone, it should be on the bottom bar near "search" but it's not. Is this a common problem? I've seen similar topics this week. Belive me, I've reinstalled i...

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Legal/Copyright

I am creating a social media application and I was wondering if it would be allowed to post spotify links on the application. It would not be the actual song just a link or embed the spotify play button into the app? Thank you in advance!

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I am creating a social media application and I was wondering if it would be allowed to post spotify links on the application. It would not be the actual song just a link or embed the spotify play but...

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Solved!! New UI on iOS - Beta

Ive seen posts that have shown the new UI on Spotify, but im testing the beta and im wondering why we never got it before you launched it.. and on top of that only new accounts are able to use them as ive seen and tried it out for myself.

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Ive seen posts that have shown the new UI on Spotify, but im testing the beta and im wondering why we never got it before you launched it.. and on top of that only new accounts are able to use them a...

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Solved!! Playlists - Folowing songs start before the previous ones are ended

When listening to a playlist, how to ensure that the following songs are played only after the previous ones are completely finished? At least when listening with an iPhone, the following songs start before the previous ones are completed, mixing the...

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When listening to a playlist, how to ensure that the following songs are played only after the previous ones are completely finished? At least when listening with an iPhone, the following songs start...

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Downloading songs (Solved)

So, spotify has this new lay-out but I cant find the download button can anyone help me? I really need help as I am going on vacation soon. update: I somehow got the old lay-out back and was able to download my songs

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So, spotify has this new lay-out but I cant find the download button can anyone help me? I really need help as I am going on vacation soon.   update: I somehow got the old lay-out back and was...

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Dj app Don't have access to my Spotify

My concern is that I have the Dj App 2, and for some reason I don't have access to my Spotify music unless Im connected to a WiFi ... because when I use my cellular data it says error connection. What can I do to fix that or there's no way for me to ...

Newbie

My concern is that I have the Dj App 2, and for some reason I don't have access to my Spotify music unless Im connected to a WiFi ... because when I use my cellular data it says error connection. Wha...

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On Computer

Okay I have spotify on my computer but cannot get it on my iphone7. It keeps saying safari does not reconize the address. I have downloaded spotify on my iphone but cannot log in. I have signed up for the trial and will most likely keep the premium a...

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Okay I have spotify on my computer but cannot get it on my iphone7. It keeps saying safari does not reconize the address. I have downloaded spotify on my iphone but cannot log in. I have signed up fo...

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i only have 3 bottom tabs

i just downloaded spotify today and it looks like this. none of my friends have this same issue or know how to fix it. please help!

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i just downloaded spotify today and it looks like this. none of my friends have this same issue or know how to fix it. please help!

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iPhone not syncing local files from laptop

My iPhone isn't syncing local music from my MacBook for some reason. I followed the tutorial on the Spotify website but I still can't get it to work. I can listen to the local playlists on my Mac. I can even see them on my iPhone and see how many son...

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My iPhone isn't syncing local music from my MacBook for some reason. I followed the tutorial on the Spotify website but I still can't get it to work. I can listen to the local playlists on my Mac. I ...

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Solved!! New 2018: Solution for Local Files Syncing Problem

Hello everyone, HELP ARRIVED!!! If you are experiencing:A. Grey title in PlaylistB. Cannot play mp3/m4a on iPhoneC. Cannot download playlists with local files & You are using the following devices:1.Mac2.iPhone Alright! Let's get started. Music for y...

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Hello everyone, HELP ARRIVED!!!   If you are experiencing: A. Grey title in Playlist B. Cannot play mp3/m4a on iPhone C. Cannot download playlists with local files   & &nbs...

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Greyed out titles

I have several songs in my playlist that are 'greyed out'. The titles all appear to be ones that I've brought over to my playlist from iTunes. They're songs I "own" - either downloaded from a CD I own or they're ones that I have purchased. The songs ...

Newbie

I have several songs in my playlist that are 'greyed out'.  The titles all appear to be ones that I've brought over to my playlist from iTunes. They're songs I "own" - either downloaded from a C...

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Superuser Contribution App doesn't save podcast episodes filter

I don't want to see every episode for a specific podcast. I'm crusing down the road and I want to choose a podcast, see ONLY the ones I haven't listened to, select one and go. So, I select the All Episode button, choose "Unplayed" and it filters perf...

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I don't want to see every episode for a specific podcast.  I'm crusing down the road and I want to choose a podcast, see ONLY the ones I haven't listened to, select one and go. So, I select the ...

Mfuller

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Local Files wont sync to Iphone

I have done this before, some of the music from my local files are synced into my computer, but some arent.I have re-installed the app, but still when i try to sync it, it says that the file is not downloaded and I have to sync it with my computerI h...

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I have done this before, some of the music from my local files are synced into my computer, but some arent. I have re-installed the app, but still when i try to sync it, it says that the file is not...

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Back button replaced with like/dislike on IOS lock screen

A couple days ago I could click on my lock screen on my iPhone X running version 11.2.5 with the previous version of the spotify app and there was a Back, Play, and Forward button. Also I could drag the play bar forward or back to skip ahead in the s...

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A couple days ago I could click on my lock screen on my iPhone X running version 11.2.5 with the previous version of the spotify app and there was a Back, Play, and Forward button.  Also I could...

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Spotify is logged into the wrong Facebook on my iPhone.

Hi, Sportify on my laptop is great but i'm having issues on my iphone. I accidently logged into spotify with my work facebook on my phone. Now when I try to log into spotify on my phone it says "You previously logged in to spotify using facbook. Woul...

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Hi,   Sportify on my laptop is great but i'm having issues on my iphone. I accidently logged into spotify with my work facebook on my phone. Now when I try to log into spotify on my phone it s...

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Shuffle Playback

Hello CommunityI am CiroI have a problem, I've just entered the spotify world.When I try to play in a causal mode a playlist is all right, but when I add another playlist in the queue this is not played randomly but in normal order, of course I have ...

Newbie

Hello Community I am Ciro I have a problem, I've just entered the spotify world. When I try to play in a causal mode a playlist is all right, but when I add another playlist in the queue this is n...

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Solved!! For Spotify Beginner: Tutorial Videos (iOS)

Let's check out: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ucqY6gEYxxzf0VrBV0iNb?si=_V7pVPhKTXuUwcwAtsmKTA

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Let's check out: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ucqY6gEYxxzf0VrBV0iNb?si=_V7pVPhKTXuUwcwAtsmKTA

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stream!

hi! if i’m listening a downloaded song with spotify premium, does it count as a stream? IT’S URGENT!!

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hi! if i’m listening a downloaded song with spotify premium, does it count as a stream? IT’S URGENT!! 

Hangie

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