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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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Unable to log in on iPhone 8 ( iOS 11.1.2)

Hi - just downloaded the app for my iPhone 8 (running iOS 11.1.2). The video plays in the app's background, but neither of the login "buttons" work. I tap. And nothing. So, I'm unable to login. I deleted and reinstalled. Tried it again. Same thing. T...

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Hi - just downloaded the app for my iPhone 8 (running iOS 11.1.2). The video plays in the app's background, but neither of the login "buttons" work. I tap. And nothing. So, I'm unable to login. ...

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Playlist not showing current song

Whenever I press shuffle or select a song on one specific playlist, the bar showing the current playing song above the bottom tabs disappears like in the second picture I linked. My lock screen also defaults to what the first picture shows. I can sel...

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Whenever I press shuffle or select a song on one specific playlist, the bar showing the current playing song above the bottom tabs disappears like in the second picture I linked. My lock screen also ...

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Merge playlists

Hias a new person to Spotify I've gone and. Made different playlists. I now realise I don't want this, how can I merge / copy playlists into each other. I'm using an iPad ta

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Hi as a new person to Spotify I've gone and. Made different playlists. I now realise I don't want this, how can I merge / copy playlists into each other.  I'm using an iPad  ta

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Superuser Contribution Why are some tracks or artists not available in spotify radio?

For example why is the band moonbike not available in spotify radio? You can buy their music on the itunes store, you can search and find it in spotify. But why can't you start a spotify radio with this artist?

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For example why is the band moonbike not available in spotify radio? You can buy their music on the itunes store, you can search and find it in spotify. But why can't you start a spotify radio with t...

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Couple os misleading French translations

Hi guys,I am sharing with you what looks like to a translation issue on the french version of the iOS app.Everything is happening in the "Discover" section from the "Browse" menu. 1) The first one is just a croped label but it is still understandable...

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Hi guys, I am sharing with you what looks like to a translation issue on the french version of the iOS app. Everything is happening in the "Discover" section  from the "Browse" menu.&nbsp...

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Solved!! Delete of downoaded songs iphone

Hi eveybodyMaybe somebody can help me!How can I remove resp. delete my "downloaded" spotify songs from my iPhone because my memory is to big?Thanks and best regardsDeanz

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Hi eveybody Maybe somebody can help me! How can I remove resp. delete my "downloaded" spotify songs from my iPhone because my memory is to big? Thanks and best regards Deanz

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Interuptions during play

Hi just joined and great music, but why do I get a voice saying awesome, great etc during play of some songs. Sounds like a pin ball machine

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Hi just joined and great music, but why do I get a voice saying awesome, great etc during play of some songs. Sounds like a pin ball machine

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Problems syncing local files to phone

Hi, I’ve recently changed over phones and none of my local files that I had were transferred when I did phone changeover — they were greyed out when I tried to play them. I opened laptop I have the files on and opened Spotify. The files will play thr...

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Hi, I’ve recently changed over phones and none of my local files that I had were transferred when I did phone changeover — they were greyed out when I tried to play them.    I opened lapt...

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Spotify Connect - Multiple Speakers/Devices

Hi, i can't connect my ipod shuffle with spotify. I connect it with an usb cable but he doesn't appear in my device in the spotify application. What can i do?

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Hi,  i can't connect my ipod shuffle with spotify. I connect it with an usb cable but he doesn't appear in my device in the spotify application. What can i do? 

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My Daily Mix missing on all of my apps

My Daily Mix does not show up on any platform I use (iOS, Mac app or web browser). I have tried logging back out and back in, deleting and reinstalling all of the apps. I have been a premium (family) member for 6 weeks. Any thoughts?

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My Daily Mix does not show up on any platform I use (iOS, Mac app or web browser).  I have tried logging back out and back in, deleting and reinstalling all of the apps.  I have been a prem...

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Confusing German translation

In the german iOS app (and maybe also android) The German translations for “view waiting queue” and “add to waiting queue” are the same: The first should rather be “Zur Warteschlange hinzufuegen“ (add) and the second one “Warteschlange anzeigen” (vie...

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In the german iOS app (and maybe also android) The German translations for “view waiting queue” and “add to waiting queue” are the same:     The first should rather be...

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Solved!! playlist order is in alphabetical order, not my regular order

my playlist in my iphone is in alphabetical order and i did not put it that way, however in my computer the order is fine, don't know what to do to make it right again

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my playlist in my iphone is in alphabetical order and i did not put it that way, however in my computer the order is fine, don't know what to do to make it right again

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Descargas en Biblioteca

hola desde hace varios dias ha desaparecido el apartado descargas en Biblioteca. Me pasa solo a mi o es algo general? Donde puedo encontrar mis descargas todas juntas?

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hola   desde hace varios dias ha desaparecido el apartado descargas en Biblioteca. Me pasa solo a mi o es algo general? Donde puedo encontrar mis descargas todas juntas?  

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Spotify connect play queue

It seems that when using spotify connect and playing random, the queue is not used. Every time the song switches, the queue is reset and therefore completely changed. This also means that queing a song manually is not respected. Finally, changing son...

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It seems that when using spotify connect and playing random, the queue is not used. Every time the song switches, the queue is reset and therefore completely changed. This also means that queing a ...

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Abbonamento

Ho pagato premium ma il mio abbonamento è' ancora free, ho già provato a re installarlo e nn va.

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Ho pagato premium ma il mio abbonamento è' ancora free, ho già provato a re installarlo e nn va.

delby78

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Downloads tab in Libray gone missing

My downloads tab no longer exists in my library. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app. I have an iphone5s. I existed a week and a half ago. I find this very frustrating and has made listening while driving unsafe. Was this feature removed? ...

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My downloads tab no longer exists in my library. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app. I have an iphone5s. I existed a week and a half ago. I find this very frustrating and has made listeni...

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Spotify won't play on my iphone

Hi, suddenly after months of using spotify, in off line mode, on my iPhone it no longer plays the songs. So spotify still opens but when I hit play the track doesn't start at all... what coul that be? NS

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Hi,   suddenly after months of using spotify, in off line mode, on my iPhone it no longer plays the songs.  So spotify still opens but when I hit play the track doesn't start at all... ...

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Download Playlists Jumbled

Hi,my songs on downloaded playlists are so jumbled and blurring into each other that I can’t even pick a song.Also when I search the same thing happens.I have deleted and reinstalled and now got a new iPhone X as I thought my phone was the problem bu...

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Hi,my songs on downloaded playlists are so jumbled and blurring into each other that I can’t even pick a song.Also when I search the same thing happens. I have deleted and reinstalled and now got a ...

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Solved!! Playlists disappeared and replaced with playlists that are not mine

I have been using Spotify premium for years and have created a lot of playlists. Today, they are all gone and have been replaced with a handful of playlists that are not mine. I logged out then back in, and deleted the app and reloaded. Didn’t work. ...

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I have been using Spotify premium for years and have created a lot of playlists.  Today, they are all gone and have been replaced with a handful of playlists that are not mine.  I logged ou...

Luke

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Playlists all gone and replaced please help

I've tried everything from deleting app and reinstalling,changing and resetjng password, googled awnsers forever and still can't get any of my playlists back that just disappeared and was replaced with a playlist I couldn't even read the name of plea...

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I've tried everything from deleting app and reinstalling,changing and resetjng password, googled awnsers forever and still can't get any of my playlists back that just disappeared and was replaced wi...

Luke

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