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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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Not all saved songs are playing offline.

Hey guys,so I've recently signed up premium.All of my songs have the green arrow (download arrow) on my saved list however when I turn off the download tab, most of the green arrows for my dogs dissapears and I can't listen to them offline?? Keep in ...

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Hey guys, so I've recently signed up premium. All of my songs have the green arrow (download arrow) on my saved list however when I turn off the download tab, most of the green arrows for my dogs d...

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The "Downloads" option is not displayed on "Library" tab options list.

The "Downloads" option is not displayed on "Library" tab options list.Device: iPhone5iOS: 10.2.1 (14D27)Spotify version: 8.2.0 Explanation:I had a Premium plan and now I have upgraded to a Family plan and invited my father to join the account, he had...

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The "Downloads" option is not displayed on "Library" tab options list. Device: iPhone5 iOS: 10.2.1 (14D27) Spotify version: 8.2.0   Explanation: I had a Premium plan and now I have up...

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Playlist problem, starts to play music that is not even there.

Hi!I have a problem with my Iphone 5 and spotify.I have a certain playlist for studying that has only one song on it. (white noise, blocks everything else outside.)But last few months there has been a problem with it, because when i listen to it on m...

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Hi! I have a problem with my Iphone 5 and spotify. I have a certain playlist for studying that has only one song on it. (white noise, blocks everything else outside.) But last few months there has...

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Song back button on iphone lock screen missing.

Hi, could someone look into this please? https://community.spotify.com/t5/Idea-Submissions/iOS-Other-Return-to-last-song-button-gone/idi-p/1635603 On the lock screen on iPhone, there is no back button. Just a thumbs up/down selector. https://communit...

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Hi, could someone look into this please?    https://community.spotify.com/t5/Idea-Submissions/iOS-Other-Return-to-last-song-button-gone/idi-p/1635603   On the lock screen on iPhone...

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Playlist from PC to iPhone

Hi! I've had Spoitfy Premium for a while now but have only used the mobile app. I just downloaded the PC app and made a few new playlists and added songs to them, however when I go on to my mobile app the playlist shows up but it is not updated. For ...

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Hi! I've had Spoitfy Premium for a while now but have only used the mobile app.  I just downloaded the PC app and made a few new playlists and added songs to them, however when I go on to my mob...

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Does Spotify use data even if playlists are available offline?

I was curious as to if Spotify still uses data when a playlist is made "Available Offline" on the device. I use an iPhone 5, and I was under the impression that if a playlist was synced/offline it wouldn't use data or stream. However my data usage ha...

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I was curious as to if Spotify still uses data when a playlist is made "Available Offline" on the device. I use an iPhone 5, and I was under the impression that if a playlist was synced/offline it wo...

caren_arlante

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Random songs on Spotify shuffle

I have a music playlist, and whenever I click shuffle, I listen to one song in my playlist, then some random song starts playing next. I tried to skip but more random songs came. I used up all my skips and there were still random songs. Why?

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I have a music playlist, and whenever I click shuffle, I listen to one song in my playlist, then some random song starts playing next. I tried to skip but more random songs came. I used up all my ski...

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Error Message in "Dein Mixtape"

Since yesterday I have the "Dein Mixtape" in my library. But I that list is no content only the message "Leider ist ein Fehler aufgetreten". After a complete new app installation on my IPhone there is still the same error message. Did someone knew a ...

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Since yesterday I have the "Dein Mixtape" in my library. But I that list is no content only the message "Leider ist ein Fehler aufgetreten". After a complete new app installation on my IPhone there i...

MartinStoichkov

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Solved!! Will I loose my saved songs

If I delete spotify so I have enough to space to download the update for my iphone then re-install it again will my saved songs be removed or do I need to put them all into a playlist, please help

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If I delete spotify so I have enough to space to download the update for my iphone then re-install it again will my saved songs be removed or do I need to put them all into a playlist, please help

Mitch141

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Spotify freezes and crashes every time I try to share music

When trying to share music with other Spotify users directly through the app on my phone, the app freezes for about 5 seconds then just crashes. I have an Iphone 5 updated with IOS 8.0.2. Does anyone have any troubleshooting for this problem? Thanks!

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  When trying to share music with other Spotify users directly through the app on my phone, the app freezes for about 5 seconds then just crashes. I have an Iphone 5 updated with IOS 8.0.2. ...

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Please take a look at this please

On my iPod phone and iPhone I'm give the option to view my current queue and delete tracks from the queue. I am completely surprised and dissapointed this functionality is not available on the iPad. Is this feature something you all are planning to a...

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On my iPod phone and iPhone I'm give the option to view my current queue and delete tracks from the queue. I am completely surprised and dissapointed this functionality is not available on the iPad. ...

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Won't show who added song on collaborative playlist

As title says, I have a playlist with two friends. Before it would show the username next to the song that was added, but now i no longer can see that. Any suggestions? Is this part of an update?

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As title says, I have a playlist with two friends.  Before it would show the username next to the song that was added, but now i no longer can see that.  Any suggestions? Is this part of an...

stanlogre

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Waiting to download? Why?

I'm very frustrated right now, not being able to simply download local songs to my phone. I have been using spotify for probably five years at this point, and am becoming increasingly frustrated regarding how finicky the iOS app has become. Basically...

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I'm very frustrated right now, not being able to simply download local songs to my phone. I have been using spotify for probably five years at this point, and am becoming increasingly frustrated rega...

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Sol

Por qué no puede acceder a algunos artistas en mi iPhone? Tengo suscripción familiar. Alguien que me pueda ayudar!

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Por qué no puede acceder a algunos artistas en mi iPhone? Tengo suscripción familiar. Alguien que me pueda ayudar!

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30 minutes of ad-free music not working

Spotify will prompt me to watch an add for 30 minutes of add free listening and of course, I say yes. I watch the video and then it takes me directly to another add and doesn't give me the 30 minutes. Any tips?

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Spotify will prompt me to watch an add for 30 minutes of add free listening and of course, I say yes. I watch the video and then it takes me directly to another add and doesn't give me the 30 minutes...

SunnyOsRego

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Find downloaded content not in a playlist

I've searched & searched and can't seem t find an answer on how to view all downloaded offline content.For example if I make my Discover Weekly playlist available offline each week new content is downloaded without the old files being removed from th...

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I've searched & searched and can't seem t find an answer on how to view all downloaded offline content. For example if I make my Discover Weekly playlist available offline each week new conten...

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Activity Feed

Hello, is it possible to See the activity feed (what do my Friends Listen) on the iPhone? If so, how. Could Not find anything. Thanks

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Hello, is it possible to See the activity feed (what do my Friends Listen) on the iPhone? If so, how. Could Not find anything. Thanks

MartinStoichkov

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Keeps deleting downloaded songs

I'm running iOS 10.2.1 and this has been happening over the past few months sporadically. Interesting thing, though, it doesn't delete the songs that are in playlists that I've downloaded. This is really annoying though because 2/3 of my downloaded m...

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I'm running iOS 10.2.1 and this has been happening over the past few months sporadically. Interesting thing, though, it doesn't delete the songs that are in playlists that I've downloaded. This is re...

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Anyone else with optus going over data with spotify?

Im with optus 10gb plan and i somehow went over my data and alli use is spotify. it says its free streaming is it the album art using data?

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Im with optus 10gb plan and i somehow went over my data and alli use is spotify. it says its free streaming is it the album art using data?

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issues with Kennwood excelon ddx594

i just purchased this stereo yesterday specifically because it has spotify capability, my issue is when i connect my iphone 6s plus with either the bluetooth/USB cable i am no longer able to control spotify threw my phone all that pops up is the spot...

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i just purchased this stereo yesterday specifically because it has spotify capability, my issue is when i connect my iphone 6s plus with either the bluetooth/USB cable i am no longer able to control ...

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