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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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Podcasts don't work on iPad? How can this be?

I would like to liste to podcasts on my (new) iPad and error message says they can't be played on the device. Software is latest for iPad and Spotify? What is going on? Why doesn't Spotify acknowlege this? Where is the fix? I've seen other threads wh...

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I would like to liste to podcasts on my (new) iPad and error message says they can't be played on the device. Software is latest for iPad and Spotify? What is going on? Why doesn't Spotify acknowlege...

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Spotify on iPhone 7 wont connect to car audio suddenly

Out of nowhere, Spotify will no longer connect to bluetooth in my car.I have uninstalled Spotify to see if it would make a difference but it hasn't.Software on phone is also current.Any suggestions?

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Out of nowhere, Spotify will no longer connect to bluetooth in my car. I have uninstalled Spotify to see if it would make a difference but it hasn't. Software on phone is also current. Any su...

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Greyed Out Songs

Hello! So I've used Spotify for a really long time and have always loved it. The only problem is, as of recent, when I search for songs and they pop up, I can't play them. I though maybe it was something premium related, but that's rediculous right? ...

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Hello! So I've used Spotify for a really long time and have always loved it. The only problem is, as of recent, when I search for songs and they pop up, I can't play them. I though maybe it was somet...

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Solved!! How can I stream music to another iPhone nearby?

Hello, I would like to know if I can stream the music I am listening to in my phone to my gf's iPhone. Similar to how the Devices Available option works.

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Hello, I would like to know if I can stream the music I am listening to in my phone to my gf's iPhone. Similar to how the Devices Available option works.

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The app keeps skipping my songs randomly while I'm listening

While I'm listening my music will just stop and then I have to restart the app once I do it will automatically skip the song I have playing

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While I'm listening my music will just stop and then I have to restart the app once I do it will automatically skip the song I have playing

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ipad various artist name

Can someone explain why when looking at an album with various artist on my iPad the name of the artist just shows 'various'? Lastly, has Spotify ever look at a way to separate artists with similar names? I would think some artist would be a little ti...

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Can someone explain why when looking at an album with various artist on my iPad the name of the artist just shows 'various'?    Lastly, has Spotify ever look at a way to separate artists...

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Application won't open since 8.4.17 - tried reinstalling too

Title - app won't open since 8.4.17 update, iPhone 6S Plus, 10.3.3, tried removing the app and reinstalling, device had been restarted etc still won't open, app colour changes to a darker version as if it's registered you've clicked but does not open

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Title - app won't open since 8.4.17 update, iPhone 6S Plus, 10.3.3, tried removing the app and reinstalling, device had been restarted etc still won't open, app colour changes to a darker version as ...

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Spotify instantly pauses when I am connected to multiple devices on bluetooth headphones

Whenever I have my bluetooth headphones (B&W P7) connected to 2 sources (iPhone and Mac or Android and Mac), spotify pauses instantly whenever I try to play. Everything else on either device works perfectly in terms of audio input and ouput. I can ma...

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Whenever I have my bluetooth headphones (B&W P7) connected to 2 sources (iPhone and Mac or Android and Mac), spotify pauses instantly whenever I try to play. Everything else on either device...

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Volvo Sensus Connect problem with player

Moderator JackS wroteModerator 2 weeks ago Status changed to: ClosedHi all, After speaking with the product teams and developers in depth about this, we've concluded that this is something that we'll stop supporting. This is because we don't directl...

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Moderator JackS wrote Moderator    2 weeks ago   Status changed to: Closed Hi all,   After speaking with the product teams and developers in depth about this, we'...

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No puedo agregar canciones a lista de espera/cuenta premium

Hola! Estoy en un Plan Familiar Premium y nunca había tenido problema para poner canciones en la "cola de reproducción", incluso teniendo sesión simultánea en mi celular y computadora. Hoy me aparece este aviso y ni siquiera tenía sesión iniciada en ...

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Hola!   Estoy en un Plan Familiar Premium y nunca había tenido problema para poner canciones en la "cola de reproducción", incluso teniendo sesión simultánea en mi celular y computadora. Hoy m...

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Getting Premium Account on AppStore

I can not using credit card for payment so I have to use iTunes gift card. But there is no option for using my gift card. And I can not taking premium acces by the app.

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I can not using credit card for payment so I have to use iTunes gift card. But there is no option for using my gift card. And I can not taking premium acces by the app.

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Spotify on connected drive

Everyday since tree years, I use the Spotify app on my BMW 320dxdrive with the connected drive service. I've got an iPhone 6s with iOS 10.3.3. My vehicule is up to date (MN - TN 003.003.001). Sometimes, i've got issue with the connexion wich forces m...

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Everyday since tree years, I use the Spotify app on my BMW 320dxdrive with the connected drive service. I've got an iPhone 6s with iOS 10.3.3. My vehicule is up to date (MN - TN 003.003.001). Sometim...

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Empty playlists

I created two playlists this morning (with mostly local files) that do not sync to my iPhone. The playlists appear, it shows the correct number of songs under the title but when I open them they are empty. - Tried the same on Android where the songs ...

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I created two playlists this morning (with mostly local files) that do not sync to my iPhone. The playlists appear, it shows the correct number of songs under the title but when I open them they are ...

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No puedo observar las portadas de los artistas, álbumes, etc.

Hola, cuento con un iPhone 5s y cuando estoy con mis datos móviles no puedo observar las carátulas de los artistas, álbumes, etc. Pero, al conectarme con Wi-Fi si se puede observar todas las imágenes. Ayuda por favor ya llevo mucho tiempo con este pr...

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Hola, cuento con un iPhone 5s y cuando estoy con mis datos móviles no puedo observar las carátulas de los artistas, álbumes, etc. Pero, al conectarme con Wi-Fi si se puede observar todas las imágenes...

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Initially cannot updates App on my iphone 7P. Then I delete the App, trying to re-installed, cannot.

Initially the App cannot update. I try reboot the iphone 7P still cannot. Then I removed the App. Now trying to re-installed, it cannot. Even after Soft reboot & hard reboot of phone. Pls help.

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Initially the App cannot update. I try reboot the iphone 7P still cannot. Then I removed the App. Now trying to re-installed, it cannot. Even after Soft reboot & hard reboot of phone. Pls help.

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after App update, app won't open on iPhone

I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all.

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I recently updated the app to the most current version, and now the app won't open at all. 

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Missig "radio" function on iPhone

I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.

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I found out that the radio function is missing on my device. Already re-download and reset all setting, still missing.

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IOS Update 8.4.17

Anyone know what this update is?

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Anyone know what this update is?

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testing songs

the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my friend with the same phone and spotify doesn't have...

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the ios version of spotify won't let me test songs. when i press and hold on a song to see what it sounds like, it does nothing. i have premium, my spotify is all up to date and have an iphone 7. my ...

Maxim

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Terrible audio quality on Spotify Free

A friend of mine has Spotify free and we're playing it in the car yesterday, I noticed that the sound was grainy/tinny and was missing that full-depth of sound that even FM or Satellite radio can do. The audio quality is comparable to a 85kbit/sec MP...

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A friend of mine has Spotify free and we're playing it in the car yesterday, I noticed that the sound was grainy/tinny and was missing that full-depth of sound that even FM or Satellite radio can do....

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