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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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[iOS] Spotify is unable to resume playing (podcast)

Phone model: iPhone SE (MLLN2CI/A)iOS version: 11.2.6Spotify version: 8.4.48.526 Use case: First time in the morning I open Spotify, go to "Your Library", pick the first item on "Recently Played" list (a podcast), on the "All Episodes" list I pick th...

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Phone model: iPhone SE (MLLN2CI/A) iOS version: 11.2.6 Spotify version: 8.4.48.526   Use case: First time in the morning I open Spotify, go to "Your Library", pick the first item on "Recentl...

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Search by label not working

Search by label:”text” function stopped working about a week ago. Same problem on MacOS app. Did Spotify change the search syntax?

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Search by label:”text” function stopped working about a week ago. Same problem on MacOS app. Did Spotify change the search syntax?

Szhang117

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Spotify Connect changes iPhone volume to match Libratone Zipp

Listening to Spotify on Libratone Zipp with volume at 30%. Open Spotify on iPhone and get the message about continuing on Zipp or switch to iPhone. When I switch to iPhone, the iPhone device volume gets changed to 30%.

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Listening to Spotify on Libratone Zipp with volume at 30%. Open Spotify on iPhone and get the message about continuing on Zipp or switch to iPhone. When I switch to iPhone, the iPhone device volume g...

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Solved!! Can’t login on new iPhone

I keep clicking login with existing and create new and nothing happens. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled 5x, rebooted, etc

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I keep clicking login with existing and create new and nothing happens. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled 5x, rebooted, etc

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Playlists missing songs

I have several playlists on my iphone that had imported itunes songs (i don't have the playlists on itunes anymore), I went on today and noticed that my playlists say they have a particular amount of songs (say 100), but then when I go into it its on...

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I have several playlists on my iphone that had imported itunes songs (i don't have the playlists on itunes anymore), I went on today and noticed that my playlists say they have a particular amount of...

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Superuser Contribution iPhone won’t detect I’m playing Spotify on iOS 11

When the screen is locked, no player shows. Which means I can’t adjust volume or change song etc. if I push up the menu and chose music, or if I plug in my headphones and press to change song, it starts playing iTunes. Like I said. It’s like it’s not...

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When the screen is locked, no player shows. Which means I can’t adjust volume or change song etc. if I push up the menu and chose music, or if I plug in my headphones and press to change song, it sta...

Jakeybear15

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Many Troubles with Local Files

OK so. I've been having a lot of problems trying to get local files on my phone. Here's the full story.I posted a different topic on the forums about my troubles (i.e. local files wouldn't save on my phone, even though everything else in the playlist...

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OK so. I've been having a lot of problems trying to get local files on my phone. Here's the full story. I posted a different topic on the forums about my troubles (i.e. local files wouldn't save on...

Worldracer99

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Volume controls too sensitive via Bluetooth speakers

I have seen other posts which seem related to this (e.g. https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Spotify-Connect-volume-slider/m-p/1548721) which makes me think I'm not alone in the issue I am experiencing. The slider on the Spotify desktop ...

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I have seen other posts which seem related to this (e.g. https://community.spotify.com/t5/iOS-iPhone-iPad/Spotify-Connect-volume-slider/m-p/1548721) which makes me think I'm not alone ...

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New albums under discover

I was told to post on here because maybe someone could help me. I wanted the feature of discover new albums you like to come back. It used to be above top recommendations for you. I am told that it is still there even though I haven’t seen it for a l...

Music Fan

I was told to post on here because maybe someone could help me. I wanted the feature of discover new albums you like to come back. It used to be above top recommendations for you. I am told that it i...

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Wont play music on my iPhone but will on my Mac

Spotify works on my macbook with no problem but when I try to listin to spotify on my iphone the songs go grey and wont play. I have the Student package but on my suscription its says that i have the 30 says free. Ive had this problem for 2 months no...

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Spotify works on my macbook with no problem but when I try to listin to spotify on my iphone the songs go grey and wont play. I have the Student package but on my suscription its says that i have the...

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Solved!! “Go to Song Radio” missing on iOS

The desktop functionality of “Go to Song Radio” is not on my iPhone

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The desktop functionality of “Go to Song Radio” is not on my iPhone

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[iOS] Optimize the Spotify app for the iPhone X

When clicking the "Now playing" on Spotify on the iPhone X, there is a very small white bar in the top of the screen that I can't unsee. I know this is a small issue but very annoying.

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When clicking the "Now playing" on Spotify on the iPhone X, there is a very small white bar in the top of the screen that I can't unsee. I know this is a small issue but very annoying.

oscargarzav

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Alphabet scroller takes me to wrong spot in list

The alphabet scroller on the right side of the lists of artists, albums, songs, etc. is supposed to bring me to the first entry in the list that starts with the letter I'm touching, but instead, it is bringing me to the second entry in the list that ...

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The alphabet scroller on the right side of the lists of artists, albums, songs, etc. is supposed to bring me to the first entry in the list that starts with the letter I'm touching, but instead, it i...

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“Import Your Music”

Hi, a few days ago I noticed this feature “import your music” which allowed you to import ANY song, album etc to Spotify from Apple Music, I thought this was such a useful feature as I’m switching from Apple Music to Spotify, but now I don’t see it, ...

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Hi, a few days ago I noticed this feature “import your music” which allowed you to import ANY song, album etc to Spotify from Apple Music, I thought this was such a useful feature as I’m switching fr...

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Solved!! iPad & iPhone "An error occurred. Try Again".

Hi, I am having problems with my iPad & iPhone. Both have iOS 9.3.2, and Spotify app 5.7.0.1055. Since it affects both, I guess it must be an account problem? I have tried killing the app, cold booting the devices, and no help.

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Hi,    I am having problems with my iPad & iPhone. Both have iOS 9.3.2, and Spotify app 5.7.0.1055. Since it affects both, I guess it must be an account problem?   I have tried...

OldSmurf56

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Potential Bug with play queue

Certain songs seem to be hidden from play queue this is the now playing section and the last song in the play queue as seen in the attached photo.

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Certain songs seem to be hidden from play queue this is the now playing section and the last song in the play queue as seen in the attached photo.

Setrin

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Waiting to download

I have tried every trouble shooting processbyou cam think of, logging off, deleting app, restarting phone, everything and i just want to listen to my music offline btw this randomly happened one day at te gym and completely ruined my workout

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I have tried every trouble shooting processbyou cam think of, logging off, deleting app, restarting phone, everything and i just want to listen to my music offline btw this randomly happened one day ...

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Spotify Connect not available anymore (Marantz)

Since a couple of weeks, my Spotify iOS app no longer shows my Marantz receiver as a selection option for Spotify Connect. I can still playback via AirPlay to the receiver, but then I stream via the iPhone. Can you please fix this, and make Spotify C...

Gig Goer

Since a couple of weeks, my Spotify iOS app no longer shows my Marantz receiver as a selection option for Spotify Connect. I can still playback via AirPlay to the receiver, but then I stream via the ...

Pieterr

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What is : "KFFOWI". What kind of device is this?

Hello,can anybody help me?My Spotify App on my IPHONE SE always change to a device named "KFFOWI"?

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Hello, can anybody help me? My Spotify App on my IPHONE SE always change to a device named "KFFOWI"?

Mina04

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