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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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Rastereyes

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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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Music can NOT play at all

So when i try to click on the song to play nothing happens, and when i go to my song list and click the song, it doesn't play and the shuffle play button moves. So the only way to play something is by clicking that button. however if i click it, it p...

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So when i try to click on the song to play nothing happens, and when i go to my song list and click the song, it doesn't play and the shuffle play button moves. So the only way to play something is b...

Bittencourt

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Solved!! May 2017 update - now not working on Connected Drive

Since updating the app this morning Spotify just freezes in my Connected Drive and I can't play music. Any help before I wind up Spotify support?

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Since updating the app this morning Spotify just freezes in my Connected Drive and I can't play music. Any help before I wind up Spotify support?

RichardWills73

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Superuser Contribution Spotify for IOS keeps shutting down

Hello,I have been facing this issue with spotify - premium account - always shutting down just one minute after i turn it on. It's been happening for months and even after getting it updates multiple times the issue is still not fixed. I read somewhe...

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Hello, I have been facing this issue with spotify - premium account - always shutting down just one minute after i turn it on. It's been happening for months and even after getting it updates mult...

Maria_B

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Superuser Contribution Sync local files between Desktop and iOS

When I try to sync my files between Spotify for Mac and iOS I only see the playlists itself on mij iPhone and no songs. What I do on Mac: choose the source where my local files are stored. Dragging them in a playlist. Waiting a minute and open Spotif...

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When I try to sync my files between Spotify for Mac and iOS I only see the playlists itself on mij iPhone and no songs.   What I do on Mac: choose the source where my local files are stored. D...

Maria_B

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Superuser Contribution Syncing local files without a desktop

I'm trying to add local files from my iPhone onto the Spotify app. I've seen how to do it but it seems to involve a desktop computer of some description. All I have is my iPhone 7 and iPad Air 2. Is there a way to add them without having to use a des...

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I'm trying to add local files from my iPhone onto the Spotify app. I've seen how to do it but it seems to involve a desktop computer of some description. All I have is my iPhone 7 and iPad Air 2. Is ...

Maria_B

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music quality for premium family

Hi,I've subscrived a premium famiily's account and i can't set " max quality " for music streaming. It asks me to switch to premium account. Why?? Someone can help me?

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Hi, I've subscrived a premium famiily's account and i can't set " max quality " for music streaming. It asks me to switch to premium account. Why?? Someone can help me?

Dan883

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Synced tracks dissapearing from playlist

Some local files I have synced to my playlist just dissapear. However this only affects some tracks, others from the same album/artist stay on the playlist. But it's always the same tracks that go away, If i unsync and re-sync it they appear again......

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Some local files I have synced to my playlist just dissapear. However this only affects some tracks, others from the same album/artist stay on the playlist. But it's always the same tracks that go aw...

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Superuser Contribution Cant sync songs to iphone

Hi, I have tried to sync music from my pc to my phone by creating a playist on my pc with the local files in it then opening it on my phone but when i open it on my phone none of the songs are there and the only thing there is a message telling me ho...

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Hi, I have tried to sync music from my pc to my phone by creating a playist on my pc with the local files in it then opening it on my phone but when i open it on my phone none of the songs are there ...

Maria_B

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