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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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Iamtable

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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 ...

Roadie

makeabetterapp

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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 Why is the search bar in the likes songs playlist for the app gone? iPhone

For some reason, I can no longer pull down on the likes songs playlist to get the search bar. Also, why did Spotify remove the heart icon for when you like songs? Personally I liked that better.

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For some reason, I can no longer pull down on the likes songs playlist to get the search bar. Also, why did Spotify remove the heart icon for when you like songs? Personally I liked that better.

JST77

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Spotify Defaults to Old iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceIPhone 8 and iPhone 12 Pro Max I can’t seem to find the answer to this question anywhere, so here goes. I have the more limited 1 device at a time plan, and when Wrapped released, I discovered that my primary device is my o...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device IPhone 8 and iPhone 12 Pro Max   I can’t seem to find the answer to this question anywhere, so here goes. I have the more limited 1 device at a time plan, ...

Maxim

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Superuser Contribution Progress bar disappeared, no repeat/shuffle button, no previous button, queue not available

PlanFreeCountryIndia DeviceiPhone 11 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueThe latest update changed the entire UI. No shuffle button, no repeat button, no progress bar, no previous button, no queue available, can’t click on certain lyr...

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  Plan Free Country India   Device iPhone 11 Pro Max Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue The latest update changed the entire UI. No shuffle button, no repeat ...

kyt3

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Superuser Contribution Add to queue button vanished under ‘new episodes’

PlanPremium CountryAustralia Device(iPhone 12 pro)Operating System(iOS 16.1) Since the app update this week the ‘add to queue’ option under My library - podcasts and shows - new episodes has vanished. It’s really annoying having to tap in to each epi...

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Plan Premium   Country Australia    Device (iPhone 12 pro) Operating System (iOS 16.1)   Since the app update this week the ‘add to queue’ option under My library - pod...

Helperboi

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Spotify premium not playing on iphone with 3 months free. Only plays on desktop. Help?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUKDeviceiphone 7Operating Systemios 15.8 Windows 10Spotify premium not playing on iphone with 3 months free. Only plays on desktop?. Help?

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Plan Free/Premium Country UK Device iphone 7 Operating System ios 15.8 Windows 10 Spotify premium not playing on iphone with 3 months free. Only plays on desktop? . Help?  

Maxim

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Superuser Contribution Podcasts not playing on iphone or Windows desktop

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceiPhone 12, and Dell Latitude laptopOperating SystemiOS 10, Windows 10 My Question or IssueFor the past month or so ive been having issues with playing podcasts from Spotify. I press play and nothing happens, regardles...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device iPhone 12, and Dell Latitude laptop Operating System iOS 10, Windows 10   My Question or Issue For the past month or so ive been having issues wit...

Elena

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My + icon has now reverted back to a heart icon.

On April 12th, I noticed that my Spotify.app has reverted back to using the old icon. I was just getting used to the change from the to the + icon, along with the new features that I actually liked. Now the app has reverted back to the older method w...

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On April 12th, I noticed that my Spotify.app has reverted back to using the old ❤️ icon. I was just getting used to the change from the ❤️ to the + icon, along with the new features that I actua...

Marigirrafess

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Old phone

PlanFreeCountryU.S.DeviceiPhone 6Operating SystemiOS 12.5.7 My Question or IssueHi! I’m a 15 year old who really enjoys his music, but afternoons receiving a hand-me-down phone I have found that I have not been able to download Spotify. This really f...

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Plan Free Country U.S. Device iPhone 6 Operating System iOS 12.5.7   My Question or Issue Hi! I’m a 15 year old who really enjoys his music, but afternoons receiving a hand-me-down pho...

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Superuser Contribution Mobile data used although song is downloaded

Today I found out that spotify uses about 1 MB of my mobile data for 3 minutes of music even though the song is downloaded. Is this a Bug?I use the latest versions of the spotify app (8.4.3.884) as well as IoS (10.3.2) with an Iphone 6.Anybody with a...

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Today I found out that spotify uses about 1 MB of my mobile data for 3 minutes of music even though the song is downloaded. Is this a Bug? I use the latest versions of the spotify app (8.4.3.884) ...

italdesign

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Superuser Contribution Volume Issue Since Updating to iOS 17.1.2

PlanPremiumCountryIrelandDeviceiPhone 13Operating System(iOS 17.1.2 My Question or IssueSince updating my iOS to 17.1.2, when I’m listening to Spotify (always using headphones) and I stop play, when I restart play again the volume is really low.

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Plan Premium Country Ireland Device iPhone 13 Operating System (iOS 17.1.2   My Question or Issue Since updating my iOS to 17.1.2, when I’m listening to Spotify (always using headphone...

Urfe

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Superuser Contribution App crashes / freezes / doesn't load, even after 8.8.82 update

Updated to 8.8.82, updated to iOS 17.1 and still have the exact same issues as addressed in this thread. The app is 99% unusable: crashes midway through every song, doesn't load playlists, freezes constantly. I'm on an iPhone 13, Premium plan, USA. N...

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Updated to 8.8.82, updated to iOS 17.1 and still have the exact same issues as addressed in this thread. The app is 99% unusable: crashes midway through every song, doesn't load playlists, freezes co...

briantroy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Cellular Streaming Quality Lower After iPhone/Mobile Plan Upgrade

I recently upgraded my iPhone and mobile phone plan and I found that the quality of my Spotify cellular streaming playback in my car has significantly degraded. PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceOld: iPhone SE (gen 1) (4G/LTE)New: iPhone SE (gen 3) (5G) ...

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I recently upgraded my iPhone and mobile phone plan and I found that the quality of my Spotify cellular streaming playback in my car has significantly degraded.   Plan Premium Country Canad...

Eni

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to activate Smart Shuffle

I‘m using „Premium Individual“ on a iPhone (iOS and Spotify App updated).Short time after activating Smart Shuffle I get the error message that it is not possible to activate it. I have this problem since a week or two. Before I was able to use it.

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I‘m using „Premium Individual“ on a iPhone (iOS and Spotify App updated). Short time after activating Smart Shuffle I get the error message that it is not possible to activate it. I have this proble...

Joan

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Like heart next to song gone

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 16.5 My Question or IssueYes I know there are other posts complaining about this issue but they just want the like button back, which I understand you obviously removed that for a re...

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  Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 16.5   My Question or Issue Yes I know there are other posts complaining about this issue but they ju...

reason

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Superuser Contribution canvas not working

 PlanPremiumCountryUnitedKingdomDevice(iPhone 8 plus Operating systemios 13.2My Question or Issuei cannot use made a toggle to turn on and off canvas i don’t know why this is happening but it’s always worked for me

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    Plan Premium Country UnitedKingdom Device (iPhone 8 plus  Operating system ios 13.2 My Question or Issue i cannot use made a toggle to turn on and off canvas i don’t know why...

Mahdistics

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Superuser Contribution Freezing/ crashing when devices are plugged in.

plan: family premium iPhone 7 Plus and ipadios when I listen to Spotify and either of my devices are plugged in (both aux cord and regular charging) I’ll get to listen to 3-4 songs before the app freezes and I have to close and open it again. And it’...

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plan: family premium  iPhone 7 Plus and ipad ios    when I listen to Spotify and either of my devices are plugged in (both aux cord and regular charging) I’ll get to listen to 3-4 ...

OscarDC

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 100% Volume glitch when opening app

Listening to spotify music on our Bose Sountouch Wifi speakers, with music already playing. When I open the Spotify app it sets the speaker volume instantly to 100% (not a slow ramp up). This can then be reduced using my phone’s volume side button bu...

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Listening to spotify music on our Bose Sountouch Wifi speakers, with music already playing. When I open the Spotify app it sets the speaker volume instantly to 100% (not a slow ramp up). This can the...

Elena

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Superuser Contribution Lyrics not showing a preview

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSDeviceiPhone 15Operating SystemiOS 17.1 My Question or IssueHello, I noticed that in my spotify the lyrics are not showing the preview they used to show before. I dont know if it is a new update or if it is a bug but I havent...

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Plan Free/Premium Country US Device iPhone 15 Operating System iOS 17.1   My Question or Issue Hello, I noticed that in my spotify the lyrics are not showing the preview they used to s...

Nolardo

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Artists not showing up on following count

PlanFreeCountryCanada My Question or IssueI have just downloaded Spotify and made a new account but I’ve noticed that my followed artists don’t show up in my following count on my profile, only the friends I am following show up in the number. This a...

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Plan Free Country Canada     My Question or Issue I have just downloaded Spotify and made a new account but I’ve noticed that my followed artists don’t show up in my following count ...

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