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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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Gigiii

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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 ...

Roadie

makeabetterapp

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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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the lyrics feature just disappeared

I can’t see the lyrics for any songs anymore. I’ve tried deleting the app and redownloading it and tried logging out but nothing works??

Visitor

I can’t see the lyrics for any songs anymore. I’ve tried deleting the app and redownloading it and tried logging out but nothing works??

Salah123

Visitor

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Superuser Contribution Spotify queue and rewind button not working

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceIphone XsOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueMy Spotify accounts ability of queue and rewinding song has disappeared, I can’t even skip to a certain part of a song, I tried methods such as re-downloading but nothing...

Newbie

Plan Free Country India Device Iphone Xs Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue My Spotify accounts ability of queue and rewinding song has disappeared, I can’t even skip to ...

midhi7

Casual Listener

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Apple Watch app cannot resume playing after stopping reproduction with AirPods

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceiPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 7 LTEOperating SystemiOS 16.5 and Watch 0S 9.5.1 Spotify App version 8.8.44.458 My Question or IssueHi! I always go for a walk with my Watch Series 7 LTE without my phone, and with AirPods 3 ...

Music Fan

Plan Premium Country Italy Device iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 7 LTE Operating System iOS 16.5 and Watch 0S 9.5.1   Spotify App version   8.8.44.458   My Question or Issu...

thebertozz

Music Fan

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Superuser Contribution can i get refund on cancelled spotify subscription because i forgot to canc

i forgot that i subscribe spotify premium to my prepaid plan. i havent used it in awhile. today it just charged me because i reload my prepaid plan. can i get a refund? i viewed your help site, but no answer.

Visitor

i forgot that i subscribe spotify premium to my prepaid plan. i havent used it in awhile. today it just charged me because i reload my prepaid plan. can i get a refund? i viewed your help site, but n...

Alex

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution local files playlist not showing up?

PlanPremiumCountryU.SDeviceipad 8Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhen i hit the switch to allow local files to show up on the spotify the playlist does not show up. I turn it on and go to my playlists and t...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country U.S Device ipad 8 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue When i hit the switch to allow local files to show up on the...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Spotify App keeps crashing

PlanFree/Premium CountryUSA DeviceiPhone 14 Operating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or Issue Unable to listen to music as Spotify app keeps crashing. I’ve tried troubleshooting the issue by clearing my cache, but it keep crashing midway through the song...

Newbie

  Plan Free/Premium   Country USA   Device iPhone 14   Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue  Unable to listen to music as Spotify app keeps cra...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Glitches out when skipping songs & Can't Stream music from PC to IPod

PlanPremiumDeviceIPod Touch Gen 7Operating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueSo two issues, one is just a minor problem, the other is the Main problem.Main problem being: Every few songs i end up skipping, there's been a random chance Spotify will ...

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Plan Premium Device IPod Touch Gen 7 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue So two issues, one is just a minor problem, the other is the Main problem. Main problem being: Every fe...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Why does spotify pause any other streaming music app as soon as I open it?

When I am playing soundcloud, as soon as I open the spotify app, without pressing play, it automatically stops my soundcloud. This is extremely frustrating and did not happen last week. This just started with the last update.

Visitor

When I am playing soundcloud, as soon as I open the spotify app, without pressing play, it automatically stops my soundcloud. This is extremely frustrating and did not happen last week. This just sta...

yoonnel

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Superuser Contribution iOS app crashes due to high CPU usage when in background

PlanPremiumCountryJapanDeviceiPhone 13 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueSpotify iOS app (8.8.44) crashes when playing on background. In the error log which I can see, it seems the app consumes CPU a lot in background and app proces...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country Japan Device iPhone 13 Pro Max Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Spotify iOS app (8.8.44) crashes when playing on background. In the error log which...

sapsify

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Superuser Contribution App Crashing

Lately when playing music and listening to podcasts, the app will crash and stop playing.

Visitor

Lately when playing music and listening to podcasts, the app will crash and stop playing. 

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Superuser Contribution Liked songs not accessible

I just bought theSpotify individual plan and as soon as i opened the app i cant access my liked songs the option is there but its saying try again everytime i try to open liked songs the rest of the Spotify features are working good.

Newbie

I just bought the Spotify individual plan and as soon as i opened the app  i cant access my liked songs  the option is there but its saying try again everytime i try to open liked songs&...

Novy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 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

Newbie

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  

Gigiii

Visitor

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Superuser Contribution Turning off Spotify volume synchronization

PlanFree/PremiumCountryPoland DeviceiPhone 12 miniOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueCan we have option in setting to turn off volume synchronization between mobile app and other Spotify apps opened in other devices? I fount it very unpleasant -...

Newbie

Plan Free/Premium Country Poland    Device iPhone 12 mini Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue Can we have option in setting to turn off volume synchronization betwee...

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution homescreen

PlanFreeCountryUnited Kingdom,ScotlandDeviceIphone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or Issuerecently there was an instagram story thing where everyone showed the homescreen of their spotifys, but i noticed mine was different from everyone elses...

Newbie

Plan Free Country United Kingdom,Scotland Device Iphone 11 Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue recently there was an instagram story thing where everyone showed the homesc...

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Membership not showing in mobile app

I downloaded the free version of Spotify first. Then, I tried to change to the Premium Individual plan in the mobile app - which I found out I cannot do. So I upgraded and added payment in my account through my desktop computer. However, the upgrade ...

Visitor

I downloaded the free version of Spotify first. Then, I tried to change to the Premium Individual plan in the mobile app - which I found out I cannot do. So I upgraded and added payment in my account...

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Phone closes and Spotify crashes

Just started happening; six hours ago this was not an issue. I put on a podcast with a timer and when my phone locks, Spotify crashes. There is no issue when the phone is on (it’s been playing in the background without issue) and this has happened mu...

Casual Listener

Just started happening; six hours ago this was not an issue. I put on a podcast with a timer and when my phone locks, Spotify crashes. There is no issue when the phone is on (it’s been playing in the...

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Spotify remains on in background on iPadOS

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevice(iPad 6th Gen)Operating System(iPadOS 16.5) My Question or IssueFor a little while now Spotify on my iPad keeps draining the battery when left on overnight and I've tried by re-installing the app, turning it off ...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device (iPad 6th Gen) Operating System (iPadOS 16.5)   My Question or Issue For a little while now Spotify on my iPad keeps draining the battery whe...

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Superuser Contribution Lyrics don’t show up

I can’t find the lyrics for any song. I logged out twice and still can’t find it.

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I can’t find the lyrics for any song. I logged out twice and still can’t find it.

Dian

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Impossible to turn off shuffle when online

I often use offline through premium. I used to be able to switch between shuffle and non-shuffle while offline. Now, when I try to turn shuffle off, it tries to que new stuff for "smart shuffle," which it cannot due because the app is offline. It is ...

Visitor

I often use offline through premium. I used to be able to switch between shuffle and non-shuffle while offline. Now, when I try to turn shuffle off, it tries to que new stuff for "smart shuffle," whi...

SophieKayWay

Newbie

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Superuser Contribution Playlist in wrong language

When I view my Release Radar playlist, the title, description, and text in the playlist image are all in Korean. Both my system and app language are set to English. Release Radar is the only playlist which does this.

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When I view my Release Radar playlist, the title, description, and text in the playlist image are all in Korean. Both my system and app language are set to English. Release Radar is the only playlist...

AlejaR

Moderator

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