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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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iOS — Links opening in Safari not Spotify App

Hey! I've just wipe my phone and re-installed my apps. During this time, if someone sends a open.spotify link with a track, it opens it up on safari however doesn't take me to the Spotify app. Have tried a reset + re-install of the app and no luck, e...

  • Newbie
  • Hey!   I've just wipe my phone and re-installed my apps. During this time, if someone sends a open.spotify link with a track, it opens it up on safari however doesn't take me to the Spotify ap...
  • aridro
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Ability to filter by BPM & added search function when adding a track to a playlist

When listening to a self-created playlist, it would be great to be able to filter songs based on a BPM range, especially to enhance use of the cross-fade function. Also, I have a lot of playlists and when adding a song to a playlist, it would also be...

  • Newbie
  • When listening to a self-created playlist, it would be great to be able to filter songs based on a BPM range, especially to enhance use of the cross-fade function. Also, I have a lot of playlists and...
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if you put a song on repeat does it count as only 1 stream or as multiple since it’s on repeat???

hi so i wanted to ask if you put a song on “repeat” does it count as only 1 stream or does it count as multiple streams since it’s on repeat???would really love to get an answer soon as possible thanks

  • Newbie
  • hi so i wanted to ask if you put a song on “repeat” does it count as only 1 stream or does it count as multiple streams since it’s on repeat??? would really love to get an answer soon as possible&nb...
  • 0rangeJuice
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Bad sound quality with iPhone.

My iPhone generates bad sound quality. Same settings on a Samsung and the quality is excellent. Anyone that knows what’s wrong? Have quality on max.

  • Casual Listener
  • My iPhone generates bad sound quality. Same settings on a Samsung and the quality is excellent. Anyone that knows what’s wrong?  Have quality on max.
  • Toby120
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Local Files in Playlist Not Showing Up on Iphone Although Synced

Have Mac Desktop App and IOS. I'm trying to be able to play two local songs from my playlist on my iphone, however, they do not show up in the playlist. On my iphone, the playlist says the correct number of songs (19), but the local file songs are mi...

  • Newbie
  • Have Mac Desktop App and IOS. I'm trying to be able to play two local songs from my playlist on my iphone, however, they do not show up in the playlist. On my iphone, the playlist says the ...
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iPhone stops playing when I switch apps or lock screen

The subject says it all. Recently updated phone to iOS 8.1, noticed this problem today. Spotify will stop playing the track as soon as I leave the app (regardless of how I leave it), and refuses to play unless I'm in the application. Looked through t...

  • Casual Listener
  • The subject says it all.  Recently updated phone to iOS 8.1, noticed this problem today.  Spotify will stop playing the track as soon as I leave the app (regardless of how I leave it), and ...
  • JustTrynaHelp
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Unable to clear 'Your Saved Songs' from Recently Played

Hi, under 'Recently Played' on the Home page for the iOS app I have an icon called 'Your Saved Songs' - this has only appeared in the past week (see screenshot). There is no way to remove it as it doesn't appear in 'Your Library' under 'Recently Play...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, under 'Recently Played' on the Home page for the iOS app I have an icon called 'Your Saved Songs' - this has only appeared in the past week (see screenshot). There is no way to remove it as it do...
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Solved!! Local Files in playlist not showing up

So I have about 19 custom songs in a playlist. They show up on my Android device but spotify on iOS 9.3.5 doesn't want to sync them. When I play one and tap the "Listen on this iPad" button it says "Song not downloaded"

  • Newbie
  • So I have about 19 custom songs in a playlist. They show up on my Android device but spotify on iOS 9.3.5 doesn't want to sync them. When I play one and tap the "Listen on this iPad" button it says "...
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iOS 11.3 no rewind button in lock screen or control centre

Since updating to iOS 11.3, the Spotify controls in the lock screen have changed preventing you from replaying the current song from the start or going backwards through previous songs. The rewind icon has been replaced by three bars and when clicked...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since updating to iOS 11.3, the Spotify controls in the lock screen have changed preventing you from replaying the current song from the start or going backwards through previous songs. The rewind ic...
  • davezharding
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! Running feature disappeared

Where has the running feature gone?!I updated the app on iphone 5c yesterday, now running 4.6.0.1466.I've tried logging out and in again, closing and opening the app. Don't want to reinstall the app unless i abolutely have to (would have to redownloa...

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  • Where has the running feature gone?! I updated the app on iphone 5c yesterday, now running 4.6.0.1466. I've tried logging out and in again, closing and opening the app. Don't want to reinstall the ...
  • jacquihughez
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Particular local song seems to be "downloaded" but isn't playing offline

Hi folks, got an annoying problem: I put some local songs in a playlist of mine, which are all playing perfectly in offline mode except for this ONE song, which isn't.It's only playing in online mode with the desktop application running, else it won'...

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  • Hi folks,  got an annoying problem: I put some local songs in a playlist of mine, which are all playing perfectly in offline mode except for this ONE song, which isn't. It's only playing in on...
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Solved!! Login failed on mobile

So I use my Facebook to log into Spotify but it seems that the app will not allow me to log in? When I was listening to music it just cut off and said to sign in. I've made sure that my app is updated but it gives me an error saying username and or p...

  • Newbie
  • So I use my Facebook to log into Spotify but it seems that the app will not allow me to log in? When I was listening to music it just cut off and said to sign in. I've made sure that my app is update...
  • jasonstoned
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Maximum Downloaded Content Warning

This is not a discussion about the 9,999 songs limit. I don't even think I've hit anywhere near that. What I would like however, is to stop receiving a modal box telling me I've reached the maximum most of the time when I open the app.

  • Newbie
  • This is not a discussion about the 9,999 songs limit. I don't even think I've hit anywhere near that.   What I would like however, is to stop receiving a modal box telling me I've reached the ...
  • Davoudnabi
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Sonos connectivity

Hi, I’ve recently registered for Spotify premium and can’t seems to connect my sonos devices to Spotify. I’ve logged in in my sonos account - I can see the sonos devices in Spotify app but when I try to click on them - nothing.I’m on the latest versi...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I’ve recently registered for Spotify premium and can’t seems to connect my sonos devices to Spotify. I’ve logged in in my sonos account - I can see the sonos devices in Spotify app but w...
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Solved!! Browse button on Apple CarPlay gone?

Since the most recent update, I no longer have a browse button in Apple CarPlay. That is 90% of the reason I use it in the first place to select a radio station or style of music. Will this be fixed? Has it been removed for a reason? If it’s gone for...

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  • Since the most recent update, I no longer have a browse button in Apple CarPlay. That is 90% of the reason I use it in the first place to select a radio station or style of music.   Will this ...
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Update causing major issues

I can't seem to shuffle my playlist. It will play the song from the beginning of the playlist. It also won't let me search for songs within my playlist, or rearrange the songs in any manner. How do I fix this issue?

  • Casual Listener
  • I can't seem to shuffle my playlist. It will play the song from the beginning of the playlist. It also won't let me search for songs within my playlist, or rearrange the songs in any manner. How do I...
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Seconds counter pt2

Hi new to community.... I recently downloaded the This Is Avicii playlist (May he RIP) I need the counter to stay on. I used to be able to double tap the timeline and it would stay on, but won’t now. Here is a question from last year that says it’s s...

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  • Hi 🙂 new to community.... I recently downloaded the This Is Avicii playlist (May he RIP) I need the counter to stay on. I used to be able to double tap the timeline and it would stay on, but won’t n...
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Can't search playlist or arrange songs?

The new update won't let me search within my playlist, or rearrange my playlist. It used to be able to in the old version, but now I can't?

  • Casual Listener
  • The new update won't let me search within my playlist, or rearrange my playlist. It used to be able to in the old version, but now I can't?
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Having issues with music cover art when trying to access queue.

When trying to play a song Stir Fry by Migos for example, after the song finishes I am not able to access my queue or go back on my screen to select more songs. This can be a pain while I’m trying to DJ at a party, is their a fix or any way to disabl...

  • Newbie
  • When trying to play a song Stir Fry by Migos for example, after the song finishes I am not able to access my queue or go back on my screen to select more songs. This can be a pain while I’m trying to...
  • Highclasskill3r
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