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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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Superuser Contribution Logging in via Facebook

Cannot access Spotify app even though fb confmirmed. Also log in via Spotify account still no access?

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Cannot access Spotify app even though fb confmirmed. Also log in via Spotify account still no access?

MonicaM_Bogota

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Superuser Contribution A song doesn't appears to me

I can not hear the song Sweatpants in my account, all my friends can do it except me. I love this song!! (Sweatpants by Childihs Gambino)

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I can not hear the song Sweatpants in my account, all my friends can do it except me. I love this song!! (Sweatpants by Childihs Gambino)

Mara_F

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Superuser Contribution Music doesn't play on iPhone6

I have spotify on my iPad and iPhone6. They both worked well. But now, on my iPhone, numbers don't play, while on iPad they do. Only when I keep my finger on the number I hear the music, just somewhere in the middle of the track.What somehow seems to...

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I have spotify on my iPad and iPhone6. They both worked well. But now, on my iPhone, numbers don't play, while on iPad they do. Only when I keep my finger on the number I hear the music, just somewhe...

Mara_F

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Superuser Contribution Songs wont play past a few seconds.

I primarily use spotify to listen to music on my phone. For the past month or so, whenever I attempt to play a song that is not downloaded onto my phone, it will play for a few seconds and then stop playing entirely. I have noticed that this happens ...

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I primarily use spotify to  listen to music on my phone. For the past month or so, whenever I attempt to play a song that is not downloaded onto my phone, it will play for a few seconds and then...

Mara_F

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No files when plugging into head unit

Hi All, I'm getting a 'no files' message on my JVC car stereo. I'm using an IPod touch hard wired. Never had a problem until the last update - can anyone help? Many thanks.

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Hi All, I'm getting a 'no files' message on my JVC car stereo. I'm using an IPod touch hard wired. Never had a problem until the last update - can anyone help? Many thanks.

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Control of iOS app via car system

HelloI am enquiry if anybody has any ideas on this one.I have a IPod Running the Spotify app in a Renault running RLink 2 whic is an android based system, connected via USB.The Rlink plays the songs quite happily but you cannot see playlists or songs...

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Hello I am enquiry if anybody has any ideas on this one. I have a IPod Running the Spotify app in a Renault running RLink 2 whic is an android based system, connected via USB. The Rlink plays th...

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Wont download

So I tried to download Spotify but the download icon don't move and the app don't pop up on the screen wtd

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So I tried to download Spotify but the download icon don't move and the app don't pop up on the screen wtd

detective889

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Music plays when on the phone

When I am listening to Spotify and the phone rings the music will stop. When I answer the phone a few seconds after the music will start again and play over the top of the person talking. Does anyone else have this issue and know how to stop this fro...

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When I am listening to Spotify and the phone rings the music will stop. When I answer the phone a few seconds after the music will start again and play over the top of the person talking. Does anyone...

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Spotify free on iOS won't let me skip songs?

Ive had Spotify for a while now and it seems that after this new update, I am not getting my 6 skips? Every time I open the app (hours, even days after closing it), it does not reset my six skips and doesn't let me skip any song stating that this is ...

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Ive had Spotify for a while now and it seems that after this new update, I am not getting my 6 skips? Every time I open the app (hours, even days after closing it), it does not reset my six skips and...

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Solved!! Deleting albums

I'm on spotify on my I phone 4, I want to delete albums in one go without having to delete song by song, can I do this? Thanks

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I'm on spotify on my I phone 4, I want to delete albums in one go without having to delete song by song, can I do this? Thanks

pjack

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Solved!! Unable to log into spotify app on iphone or ipad. But, no prob logging in to web

I have tried everything - reseting password,, re loading app, restarting phone. I either get error code 404 or I am told it is incorrect password. Yet when I log into spotify on the web (not using app) I get in no problem.Thanks in advance if someone...

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I have tried everything - reseting password,, re loading app, restarting phone. I either get error code 404 or I am told it is incorrect password. Yet when I log into spotify on the web (not using ap...

mattdesmondo1

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Every 2 minutes skips on iPhone 6

Listening to podcast, and every (approx) 2 min, Spotify skips to a next track. Argh!!

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Listening to podcast, and every (approx) 2 min, Spotify skips to a next track. Argh!!

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the app on my iphone won't let me log in.

Spoiler (Highlight to read) When i try to log in, I get a message saying " you've already created an account with this email address" I'm not trying to create another one, I just want to log in. I should also mention i just got added to a family plan...

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  When i try to log in, I get a message saying " you've already created an account with this email address" I'm not trying to create another one, I just want to log in. I should ...

Maxim

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Low volume

I'm thinking of dumping Spotify as the volume is so low on my iPhone with headphones that I have to have it on maximumCan someone help please!

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I'm thinking of dumping Spotify as the volume is so low on my iPhone with headphones that I have to have it on maximum Can someone help please!

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Some local files don't sync onto iphone

I've successfully been able to upload about 10 songs, but there are a few more that have not been able to. Files with the same format have been able to sync and the playlist keeps saying that it is downloading when nothing is being downloaded. So, I'...

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I've successfully been able to upload about 10 songs, but there are a few more that have not been able to. Files with the same format have been able to sync and the playlist keeps saying that it is d...

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Problem with playing a certain album

Hey! When I listen to this one certain album, spotify always remembers where i stopped listening to the songs, but i'd rather listen to the songs from the beginning every time. This problem only occurs with this album (electro workout).. any advice?

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Hey! When I listen to this one certain album, spotify always remembers where i stopped listening to the songs, but i'd rather listen to the songs from the beginning every time. This problem only occu...

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Solved!! Spotify keeps crashing iPhone 6 (iOS 9)

Every time I try to play a song it plays for 5-30 seconds and then the app crashes. I basically CAN'T use the app on my iPhone at all at this point. Does anyone have any recommended solutions?

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Every time I try to play a song it plays for 5-30 seconds and then the app crashes. I basically CAN'T use the app on my iPhone at all at this point. Does anyone have any recommended solutions?

Lfurze

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IPAD "radio" crashing - general instability

Spotify in general is always trouble free on all my devices - iPad, iPhone, MacMini desktop. But last 2 days on my iPad when I click on the "radio" option the application crashes -- suddenly quits! Or when I click around to other options, after a cou...

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Spotify in general is always trouble free on all my devices - iPad, iPhone, MacMini desktop.  But last 2 days on my iPad when I click on the "radio" option the application crashes -- suddenly qu...

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Nike+ Offline Playlists?

Ive just linked up my spotify premium to the nike+ app. On Spotify i have a playlist that is downloaded to my phone, however when that playlist plays through the nike+ app it will only play over wifi or data (using my allowance) it wont play in aerop...

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Ive just linked up my spotify premium to the nike+ app. On Spotify i have a playlist that is downloaded to my phone, however when that playlist plays through the nike+ app it will only play over wifi...

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"Sponsored Content" Setting

New option in settings under "Sponsored Content" to turn "Sponsored Song" on or off,,, no explanation in the app or online, just wondering what this setting does.

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New option in settings under "Sponsored Content" to turn "Sponsored Song" on or off,,, no explanation in the app or online, just wondering what this setting does.

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