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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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  • Dannythyuhh
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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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Superuser Contribution App won't load anything in search, and won't load artists profiles

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating System18.5 My Question or IssueHey now! I've had very few issues with the Spotify IOS app until last week. Now I am unable to load any artists information after searching - however that seems inte...

  • Newbie
  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System 18.5   My Question or Issue Hey now! I've had very few issues with the Spotify IOS app until last week. Now I...
  • Ivelina
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Superuser Contribution When playing with Sonos Spotify stops after two songs

I have been experiencing many issues with playing Spotify through Sonos. The first of which is the app not showing the current song being played. It will show one or two songs prior. If I close and reopen the app it will be accurate. the newest issue...

  • Casual Listener
  • I have been experiencing many issues with playing Spotify through Sonos. The first of which is the app not showing the current song being played. It will show one or two songs prior. If I close and r...
  • OscarDC
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Widget issue IOS( grey box)

Hi, I am an IOS user and I just upgraded from an IPhone 11 to IPhone Pro. I have a premium account. Currently I am trying to have the Spotify widget on my Lock Screen but whenever I add it, it shows a grey box. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi, I am an IOS user and I just upgraded from an IPhone 11 to IPhone Pro. I have a premium account. Currently I am trying to have the Spotify widget on my Lock Screen but whenever I add it, it shows ...
  • abhivir
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Apple watch downloads dont work offline

I have an apple watch SE, all IOS versions are up to date (watch and phone). If I download a playlist, spotify refuses to play it through my watch (as a device) unless the watch is 1. Connected to my WiFi, and 2. Disconnected from my phone. This comp...

  • Visitor
  • I have an apple watch SE, all IOS versions are up to date (watch and phone). If I download a playlist, spotify refuses to play it through my watch (as a device) unless the watch is 1. Connected to my...
  • Antoinette2503
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Airplay 2 - HomePod - You guys are childish

Seriously?I've been using Spotify for almost 10 years, Premium, and I still can’t play a decent song on my HomePod without stutters and drops Where’s AirPlay 2? Anyone else tired of this nonsense as I am?If you’re fed up too, speak up here, maybe the...

  • Casual Listener
  • Seriously? I've been using Spotify for almost 10 years, Premium, and I still can’t play a decent song on my HomePod without stutters and drops   Where’s AirPlay 2?   Anyone else tired ...
  • Süppel
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to ACTUALLY get songs to Sync/Download on Your iPhone SOLUTION

Getting songs to download/sync on your iPhone is a constantly recurring problem with Spotify. Nothing drives users more crazy than hitting download on a playlist only to find the songs aren't downloading, meaning they aren't playable on your iPhone. ...

  • Regular
  • Getting songs to download/sync on your iPhone is a constantly recurring problem with Spotify.  Nothing drives users more crazy than hitting download on a playlist only to find the songs aren't d...
  • Ancatholam
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Add All Videos Musics of a Youtube Channel To Spotify

Hi allThere is a youtube channel with more than 50 videoshttps://www.youtube.com/c/ChilledCow/videosI wanna add these musics to my spotifysoundiiz.com recomended for this. but soundiiz works with youtube playlist i cant find how add all 50 videos of ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi all There is a youtube channel with more than 50 videos https://www.youtube.com/c/ChilledCow/videos I wanna add these musics to my spotify soundiiz.com recomended for this. but soundiiz works ...
  • lenifaedah
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Content is backtracking

PlanPremiumCountryMéxico Device(iPhone 14 plus)Operating System(iOS 18.4.1My Question or IssueI am listening to a podcast and it keeps constantly rewinding I tried playing a song and faced the same issue, I re installed the app and again the clock in...

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  • Plan Premium Country México  Device (iPhone 14 plus) Operating System (iOS 18.4.1 My Question or Issue I am listening to a podcast and it keeps constantly rewinding I tried playing a so...
  • Jose_M
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Superuser Contribution iOS app (version 9.0.40.506) - bug / redundant pop-up in settings - data

Plan FreeCountry ItalyDevice (iPhone 15 pro)Operating System (iOS 18.4.1)My Question or IssueIf I go to setting in iOS app (version 9.0.40.506) and then in "date saving and offline mode" a pop-up will appare on screen asking "do you really want to de...

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  • Plan Free Country Italy Device (iPhone 15 pro) Operating System (iOS 18.4.1) My Question or Issue If I go to setting in iOS app (version 9.0.40.506) and then in "date savin...
  • Ivelina
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Running Mix BPM is Incorrect

Recently I started running again, and love the Running Mix and ability to run with tempo matched songs. It helps a lot with setting my pace, and it's really a great feature. I just wanted to point out a bug related to the song's actual tempo. I'm not...

  • Newbie
  • Recently I started running again, and love the Running Mix and ability to run with tempo matched songs. It helps a lot with setting my pace, and it's really a great feature.   I just wanted to...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution bring back volume control in settings

i used to be able to change the volume through the settings in the app, there were three levels; low, normal/medium, and high. now i can’t find it anymore, it was very nice being able to have precise volume control with the apps volume and my phones ...

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  • i used to be able to change the volume through the settings in the app, there were three levels; low, normal/medium, and high. now i can’t find it anymore, it was very nice being able to have precise...
  • PeterBerghs
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [iOS] Unable to turn off Shuffle for Podcast playlist

Plan Premium Country Canada Device (iPhone 6s) Operating System (iOS 13) Hi All, Since the update I have been unable to turn off shuffle for podcast playlists I created or follow. I have tried pressing the button to toggle, going to the actual track ...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device (iPhone 6s) Operating System (iOS 13)   Hi All, Since the update I have been unable to turn off shuffle for podcast playlists I created o...
  • AngryGuy666
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop local files don't sync to Iphone

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone xOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI used to be able to sync local files from my desktop to Iphone without any problem but now its literally impossible. I even get a pop up saying if you own the song cli...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone x Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I used to be able to sync local files from my desktop to Iphone without any problem ...
  • Jonathan9988
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Autoplaying When Opened/Changing Playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14Operating SystemiOS 18.1.1My Question or Issuewithin the last month there have been a TON of bugs & idk why or what change caused this. to start, abt 1-2 months ago, my spotify app (mobile, web browser, &...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 Operating System iOS 18.1.1 My Question or Issue within the last month there have been a TON of bugs & idk why or what change cau...
  • Gabrieltoomey8
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connects To Other Devices While I'm Driving

Hi! When I drive & have my Spotify connected via bluetooth with the Spotify front page displayed it starts trying to connect to other devices & stops playing. But when I have my iPhone on the Bluetooth settings display page to show it's actually conn...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi!  When I drive & have my Spotify connected via bluetooth with the Spotify front page displayed it starts trying to connect to other devices & stops playing.  But when I have my ...
  • RickyC8
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot control spotify from google maps

Since yesterday, the "continue playing" button does not work on the google maps on ios. Google maps is an approved app on the spotify app and spotify is set as the music player on google maps. I have an iphone 16 using the latest version of ios. In t...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since yesterday, the "continue playing" button does not work on the google maps on ios. Google maps is an approved app on the spotify app and spotify is set as the music player on google maps. I have...
  • Silview
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won’t let me see the lyrics to any of my songs on my iPad!

So, I have an iPad….okay, so Spotify won’t let me see any lyrics to any songs, I’ve tried refreshing the app/opening and closing it, I’ve also tried leaving it Alone for an hour or so, but it won’t work! I tried going to settings to see if it had an ...

  • Visitor
  • So, I have an iPad….okay, so Spotify won’t let me see any lyrics to any songs, I’ve tried refreshing the app/opening and closing it, I’ve also tried leaving it Alone for an hour or so, but it won...
  • Vasil
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Bring Back Messages

Dear Spotify, Please bring back the messages function. This feature was one of the best parts about Spotify. So oftern, there are songs that we would like to share with a friend (and not our whole feed). Thanks, A very concerned user

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  • Dear Spotify,    Please bring back the messages function. This feature was one of the best parts about Spotify. So oftern, there are songs that we would like to share with a friend (and n...
  • Sveda
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Superuser Contribution Not able to listen to downloaded podasts in airplane mode - free version

Hi, I am experimenting with using Spotify for the first time. I have the free version. I was hoping to be able to use it to listen to already downloaded podcasts during a long flight. Various folk in searches in the internet say this is possible but ...

  • Visitor
  • Hi, I am experimenting with using Spotify for the first time. I have the free version. I was hoping to be able to use it to listen to already downloaded podcasts during a long flight. Various folk in...
  • rebecca65bell
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No offline mode option for iPad

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIPadOperating SystemiOS 18.4.1 My Question or IssueNo offline mode option. Not in settings, not hidden deep in settings like on android, nowhere.

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device IPad Operating System iOS 18.4.1   My Question or Issue No offline mode option. Not in settings, not hidden deep in settings like on android, nowhere.&n...
  • Bittencourt
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