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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
  • Casual Listener
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Soundhound list to spotify

Hello, I have almost 200 results in my soundhound file. I started the connection towards spotify, but only songs that I searched AFTER the connection towards spotify are updated to the Soundhound playlist in spotify... I already tried https://communi...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   I have almost 200 results in my soundhound file. I started the connection towards spotify, but only songs that I searched AFTER the connection towards spotify are updated to the Sound...
  • whjacq
  • Casual Listener
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Spotify on my iPhone skips songs. Why?

Hi Team and Community. I have the iPhone 8 and the latest version of Spotify. For some reason, the Spotify app will randomly start skipping songs and not play them in full. I skip further into the song, I reset the app, I delete the app and redownloa...

  • Newbie
  • Hi Team and Community.    I have the iPhone 8 and the latest version of Spotify. For some reason, the Spotify app will randomly start skipping songs and not play them in full. I skip furt...
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interface different

Two different accounts logged into the same app but interface is totally different in each account. Anyone know how to change this?

  • Newbie
  • Two different accounts logged into the same app but interface is totally different in each account. Anyone know how to change this?
  • Craigaradke
  • Newbie
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Google Cast speakers sometimes don't show in Devices list

I've done some Googling on this, and haven't seen anyone post about a particular and annoying problem I'm having: On my wifi network at home, I have several possible network speakers to use for Spotify playback:- Sony SRS x77, Sony SRSZR5 (both Spoti...

  • Newbie
  • I've done some Googling on this, and haven't seen anyone post about a particular and annoying problem I'm having:   On my wifi network at home, I have several possible network speakers to use ...
  • ehp1
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Playlists on iPhone

Does anybody know how can I rearrange my playlists by Artist and not Date Added on the iPhone app ? I've tried everything and got nowhere. I've already tried rearranging it in the desktop version, but it is still arranged by Date Added on my phone.He...

  • Newbie
  • Does anybody know how can I rearrange my playlists by Artist and not Date Added on the iPhone app ? I've tried everything and got nowhere. I've already tried rearranging it in the desktop versio...
  • Neptune1029
  • Newbie
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New music friday

You are ment to update new music friday at 12:00, you never fail to do this but you have this time spotify !! Very unhappy

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  • You are ment to update new music friday at 12:00, you never fail to do this but you have this time spotify !! Very unhappy 
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SOLVED: Common problem with playing local files on mobile

Hi there, yesterday I got an OST I ordered and imported the CD files on my Mac via iTunes, then then created a playlist in Spotify and moved the files there. I turned on "Download" but it looks like the files were not really "downloaded", the button ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi there,   yesterday I got an OST I ordered and imported the CD files on my Mac via iTunes, then then created a playlist in Spotify and moved the files there.  I turned on "Download" bu...
  • zpeppp
  • Newbie
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song length (time keeper)

Something has caused the "time passed" & "time remaining" feature to disappear after a few seconds when playing songs from my playlist. Can I adjust this so it stays on again? Any way to make it bigger, too? I got the iPhone 6+ hoping it would be lar...

  • Newbie
  • Something has caused the "time passed" & "time remaining" feature to disappear after a few seconds when playing songs from my playlist. Can I adjust this so it stays on again? Any way to make it ...
  • BerniceOP
  • Newbie
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Error 404

Unable to login to Spotify on iPad and iPhone due to error 404. Working fine this morning. Thanks in advance for any help/updates

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  • Unable to login to Spotify on iPad and iPhone due to error 404. Working fine this morning. Thanks in advance for any help/updates
  • Ils
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Error when connected to wifi

When I'm at home, connected to wifi, Spotify won't search or work. What I've already tried:I checked if offline mode was one - it wasn'tI've restarted the app several times - it didn't helpI re-installed the app, that also didn't work.As soon as I tu...

  • Casual Listener
  • When I'm at home, connected to wifi, Spotify won't search or work.   What I've already tried: I checked if offline mode was one - it wasn't I've restarted the app several times - it didn't ...
  • Hubo
  • Community Legend
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When Playing an Album on Shuffle, Random Songs are Inserted

I recently started using Spotify free to see how I liked the service. On my desktop it works fine, but I've noticed an issue with playback on my phone. When I select an album from an artist, I only have the option to Shuffle Play. I assume that's bec...

  • Newbie
  • I recently started using Spotify free to see how I liked the service.  On my desktop it works fine, but I've noticed an issue with playback on my phone.   When I select an album from an a...
  • bobgob
  • Newbie
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Spotify Crashing when opening on iPod Touch

The app keeps crashing when I open it on my ipod touch. I even bought a new ipod touch because i thought something was wrong with my old one. Everything is fully updated and brand new! Help!

  • Regular
  • The app keeps crashing when I open it on my ipod touch.  I even bought a new ipod touch because i thought something was wrong with my old one. Everything is fully updated and brand new...
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Spotify not working

I have a iPhone 6s Plus and for some reason within the last 2 weeks ever time I get into my car and the Bluetooth connects Spotify will flash and lock up and will not play music nor give me an option to choose a song. I’ve tried reinstalling, rebooti...

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  • I have a iPhone 6s Plus and for some reason within the last 2 weeks ever time I get into my car and the Bluetooth connects Spotify will flash and lock up and will not play music nor give me an option...
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Now playing and next in queue is missing

I have this problem for a while and can’t figure out yet. I did try to reinstall the app. My device is iphone8 on lastest fw (11.2.1)

  • Casual Listener
  • I have this problem for a while and can’t figure out yet. I did try to reinstall the app. My device is iphone8 on lastest fw (11.2.1)  
  • xvernx
  • Newbie
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Spotify stops in Nike+ Run

Anyone could help me ?I use Spotify Premium with Nike Running, and when I start run the spotify play ok, but after 10 minutes it stops play and only after stop and play many times, it back to play. I use an Iphone 5s.The Nike Running mobile data is e...

  • Newbie
  • Anyone could help me ? I use Spotify Premium with Nike Running, and when I start run the spotify play ok, but after 10 minutes it stops play and only after stop and play many times, it back to play....
  • crackerdooby
  • Newbie
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Solved!! Shuffle Shutting off while on Bluetooth

Ever since I updated my iPhone to iOS 11, shuffle does not work in my car (on Bluetooth). I click shuffle and it immediately goes back to alphabetical order. Shuffle still works when it’s not on Bluetooth though. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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  • Ever since I updated my iPhone to iOS 11, shuffle does not work in my car (on Bluetooth). I click shuffle and it immediately goes back to alphabetical order. Shuffle still works when it’s not on Blue...
  • adamgall89
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Spotify on iOS 11 Battery Issues

I am copying a post that was closed since I am having the same issue. Ever since I updated to iOS 11 on my iPhone 5SE, Spotify has been extremely bad with battery drain. Playing 39mins of dowloaded music (Not even streaming) takes 16% of my charge. F...

  • Music Fan
  •   I am copying a post that was closed since I am having the same issue.   Ever since I updated to iOS 11 on my iPhone 5SE, Spotify has been extremely bad with battery drain. Playing 3...
  • drown
  • Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Log In button does not work on iOS 11

Today, I got an iPhone 8 Plus with iOS 11, and I cannot log into the Spotify app. Tapping "Log In" does... nothing. Clicking "Create Account" does... nothing.

  • Newbie
  • Today, I got an iPhone 8 Plus with iOS 11, and I cannot log into the Spotify app. Tapping "Log In" does... nothing. Clicking "Create Account" does... nothing.
  • Tamara1234
  • Newbie
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Repeat playlist on iPhone

I can not find out how to repeat a playlist on an iPhone? WHen the playlist is done, I have to log in again (!) and start it again myself

  • Casual Listener
  • I can not find out how to repeat a playlist on an iPhone? WHen the playlist is done, I have to log in again (!) and start it again myself
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