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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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Collaborative playlists on iOS no longer show usernames

Within the last few weeks, my Spotify iOS app stopped showing usernames on Collaborative playlists, which makes them much harder to use and appreciate (I don't know who has added other songs). This field still appears on the macOS client.

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Within the last few weeks, my Spotify iOS app stopped showing usernames on Collaborative playlists, which makes them much harder to use and appreciate (I don't know who has added other songs). T...

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iPhone and iPad

My I pad has ad free music but my iPhone doesn't I tried to go on my friends iPhone and I logged on to my account and it worked on her phone ??l

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My I pad has ad free music but my iPhone doesn't I tried to go on my friends iPhone and I logged on to my account and it worked on her phone ??l

MattSuda

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Playlist (folders) not syncing w/ iOS app

Hi, I've organized all of my songs into playlist folders on the desktop client, but my mobile apps are only showing a limted number of these folders. Is there a (known) limit on playlists OR playlist folders for the apps? Thanks,- Serge Note: I'm tal...

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Hi, I've organized all of my songs into playlist folders on the desktop client, but my mobile apps are only showing a limted number of these folders. Is there a (known) limit on playlists OR pla...

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An error occured, please try again

I have searched the help files and there does not appear to be a definitive answer to this issue which seems to keep popping up. I have tried ALL the options suggested from hard resets, clean installs, disconnecting and signing out of all devices, et...

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I have searched the help files and there does not appear to be a definitive answer to this issue which seems to keep popping up. I have tried ALL the options suggested from hard resets, clean install...

abhinav4

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Solved!! Playlist won't fully load

I am a premium user and I have a playlist saved. When I go to look at all the songs in my playlist, it won't let me swipe down all the way. I get to about half way then I get a loading circle and the rest won't load? Thanks.

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I am a premium user and I have a playlist saved. When I go to look at all the songs in my playlist, it won't let me swipe down all the way. I get to about half way then I get a loading circle and the...

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Song Plays For 10-11 Seconds Then Stops

I have an iPhone 6 with T-Mobile. When I play a song it will load and play for about ten to eleven seconds, then stop. I know it is not my network connection because Soundcloud works. I have restarted my phone but to no avail. I have also redownloade...

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I have an iPhone 6 with T-Mobile. When I play a song it will load and play for about ten to eleven seconds, then stop. I know it is not my network connection because Soundcloud works. I have restarte...

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Downloaded songs play on Macbook but not on iPhone

Songs that I've downloaded from outside of Spotify play on my computer (Macbook Air running MacOS Sierra 10.12.4) don't play on my iPhone (iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1). They're on playlists that have been downloaded to the iPhone and to the Macbook ...

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Songs that I've downloaded from outside of Spotify play on my computer (Macbook Air running MacOS Sierra 10.12.4) don't play on my iPhone (iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1). They're on playlists that hav...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Keyboard doesn't show up under playlist filter

Hi there everyone, never post new threads, I usually can find what I'm looking for on the previously asked for questions. Recently I bought a iPhone 7+ and am updated to the latest spotify. The problem. Is that when I go to filter a playlist, ie look...

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Hi there everyone, never post new threads, I usually can find what I'm looking for on the previously asked for questions. Recently I bought a iPhone 7+ and am updated to the latest spotify. The probl...

Yordan

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Resuming play after Bluetooth call

If a Bluetooth call comes in whilst listening to Spotify the music fails to resume when the call ends. Instead my iTunes fires up and plays. This is so annoying, any suggestions?

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If a Bluetooth call comes in whilst listening to Spotify the music fails to resume when the call ends. Instead my iTunes fires up and plays. This is so annoying, any suggestions?

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New Release - cannot see artist on new OS

Hi there, with a recent update i am no longer able to scroll through New Releases under Browse on my iPhone and see the artist who is releasing the new album--that means i have to click on every album to see who the artist is and that is really cumbe...

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Hi there, with a recent update i am no longer able to scroll through New Releases under Browse on my iPhone and see the artist who is releasing the new album--that means i have to click on every albu...

MattSuda

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App won't open

Hi!I downloaded the nwe verison today and since then I can't open the app.I restarted my phone a bazillion times, deleted and reinstalled the app even more, but nothing works.What can I do? - Celi

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Hi! I downloaded the nwe verison today and since then I can't open the app. I restarted my phone a bazillion times, deleted and reinstalled the app even more, but nothing works. What can I do? &n...

Hubo

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On free version but can't listen to any music

Once I tap the start radio button, another screen pops up and shows I have discovered a premium feature and therefore no music ever gets playedCurrently I am on free account version

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Once I tap the start radio button, another screen pops up and shows I have discovered a premium feature and therefore no music ever gets played Currently I am on free account version

Tommyorsan

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Solved!! Alle Titel aller Playlists wiedergeben

Servus, ich nutze die aktuelle App mit aktuellem iOS. Bis vor kurzem konnte ich ALLE Titel ALLER meiner Playlist abspielen. Sprich alle meine Titel aus alle meiner gespeicherten Playlists wurden wiedergegeben. Dies ist seit kurzem leider nicht mehr m...

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Servus,   ich nutze die aktuelle App mit aktuellem iOS.   Bis vor kurzem konnte ich ALLE Titel ALLER meiner Playlist abspielen. Sprich alle meine Titel aus alle meiner gespeicherten Pla...

MattSuda

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Playlist

Every time I pick one of my playlists, it'll play one song, then automatically switch to one particular artist, who is not even on my playlist! Help! This is driving me crazy!!

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Every time I pick one of my playlists, it'll play one song, then automatically switch to one particular artist, who is not even on my playlist! Help! This is driving me crazy!!

ppwhite

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The daily mix playlist I listened the most to just completely changed genre.Can I put it back?

Daiy mix showed me 6 mixes everyday with 5 of the same genre. Today the one I listened to the most just changed and now all 6 are of the same genre. Is there a way to put it back?

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Daiy mix showed me 6 mixes everyday with 5 of the same genre. Today the one I listened to the most just changed and now all 6 are of the same genre. Is there a way to put it back?

justinewin_

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Download Spotify on iPhone/iPad without AppStore

I am a premium account member living outside of my home country. I want to add my peeps in a family account, but the AppStore does not allow download into iPhones/iPads since it is not a supported country. Is there a way to download directly or bypas...

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I am a premium account member living outside of my home country.  I want to add my peeps in a family account, but the AppStore does not allow download into iPhones/iPads since it is not a suppor...

Venuvenujan

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No iOS or email notifications even with all notification settings on?

About a year ago I stopped receiving notifications about new music, playlist changes ect. I have gone through my account settings on the app, and in the iOS notification settings and everything is turned on. I'd love to know when the artists I follow...

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About a year ago I stopped receiving notifications about new music, playlist changes ect. I have gone through my account settings on the app, and in the iOS notification settings and everything is tu...

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Solved!! Experimental iOS design?

So this is a bit of an odd post, but I was using the Spotify app, selected my 'New Music Weekly' playlist, and it took me to an entirely new playlist design--one that I liked, as well. The player design was also much cleaner, and featured a solid pau...

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So this is a bit of an odd post, but I was using the Spotify app, selected my 'New Music Weekly' playlist, and it took me to an entirely new playlist design--one that I liked, as well. The player des...

madasmas

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App crashes after 15-20 seconds of playing offline songs

I have an iPhone 6 - have 2500+ songs saved and reinstalled app twice and still crashes after approximately 15-20 seconds of a song playing on offline mode - EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED.

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I have an iPhone 6 - have 2500+ songs saved and reinstalled app twice and still crashes after approximately 15-20 seconds of a song playing on offline mode - EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED.

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Spotify connect volume on iphone

I play Spotify on my iPhone with latest software, over connect onto my Sony 1050 amplifier.Sometimes randomly the volume just goes to maximum even if I'm pressing volume down on the side of my phone... This is horrendous!! Is there a way I can basica...

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I play Spotify on my iPhone with latest software, over connect onto my Sony 1050 amplifier. Sometimes randomly the volume just goes to maximum even if I'm pressing volume down on the side of my phon...

MattSuda

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