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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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Shuffle is prioritizing newly added songs on a playlist

On iOS I'm finding that when I add songs to a playlist and then shuffle play the playlist, all the newly added songs are at the top of the queue. If I re-shuffle, those new ones stay at the top of the queue. Is there some way I can make all songs on ...

Newbie

On iOS I'm finding that when I add songs to a playlist and then shuffle play the playlist, all the newly added songs are at the top of the queue. If I re-shuffle, those new ones stay at the top of th...

BlackEagle-Ben

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Music has been deleted

All of my saved music has been inexplicably deleted from my iPhone. Playlists are still there but songs not saved to a playlist have been deleted. Strangely, saved songs haven't been deleted from my MacBook Spotify app...?Please help me get my saved ...

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All of my saved music has been inexplicably deleted from my iPhone. Playlists are still there but songs not saved to a playlist have been deleted. Strangely, saved songs haven't been deleted from my ...

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No Shuffle or Repeat Controls on new version 6.8?

It looks like they have taken away the shuffle and repeat buttons on the play bar in the new apps interface. Is there any way to get them back? If not, how do you control if you want to shuffle a playlist or repeat a track? Thanks, Mike

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It looks like they have taken away the shuffle and repeat buttons on the play bar in the new apps interface. Is there any way to get them back? If not, how do you control if you want to shuffle a pla...

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Can't Log In

I cancelled my premium Spotify to save money due to me having my son, but I still love Spotify and wanted to be able to listen still. I tried logging in(not sure why I was logged out) using the right username and password several times and I couldn't...

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I cancelled my premium Spotify to save money due to me having my son, but I still love Spotify and wanted to be able to listen still. I tried logging in(not sure why I was logged out) using the right...

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Playlist Help please

Hi. I would appreciate some help with a playlist question. I have saved Robbie Williams' album as a playlist and that works fine. But after a few songs, suggested songs start playing. When I skip that suggested song it doesn't go back to the album bu...

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Hi.  I would appreciate some help with a playlist question.  I have saved Robbie Williams' album as a playlist and that works fine.  But after a few songs, suggested songs start playin...

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Takes to much space on iphone

Hi i was wondering what the best way to save space is if i wanna keep adding music in my playlists on spotify in my iphone cause now i dont have alot of space. I dont want to delete any songs from the playlists. Now im just listening on my pc but wan...

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Hi i was wondering what the best way to save space is if i wanna keep adding music in my playlists on spotify in my iphone cause now i dont have alot of space. I dont want to delete any songs from th...

BlackEagle-Ben

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Using Spotify with Ford SYNC Applink doesn't work

Hi, A few weeks ago I bought a new Ford Fiest with Ford SYNC Applink. I have a Spotify premium account and I would like to use Spotify in my Ford Fiesta. However, it's not yet clear to me how I can use Spotify with SYNC Applink. How can I set this up...

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Hi,   A few weeks ago I bought a new Ford Fiest with Ford SYNC Applink. I have a Spotify premium account and I would like to use Spotify in my Ford Fiesta. However, it's not yet clear to me ...

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Music keeps being paused, sometimes an error box comes up saying my account is in use somewhere else

This has been going on for months now.At random times of the day/night, while listening to a track, Spotify will pause, and repeatedly pause even though I'm pressing play to counter it.Sometimes i'll get a error message telling me my account is in us...

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This has been going on for months now. At random times of the day/night, while listening to a track, Spotify will pause, and repeatedly pause even though I'm pressing play to counter it. Sometimes ...

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Spotify won't work

I'm having issues with my Spotify. In My Library, I used to select the "Artists" option and see all of the artists of whom I have downloaded albums or songs to listen to offline.However, now, this category has completely changed in that the Artists c...

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I'm having issues with my Spotify. In My Library, I used to select the "Artists" option and see all of the artists of whom I have downloaded albums or songs to listen to offline. However, now, thi...

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The iPad that stole Christmas

Sorry, this is a super-long question, but it's a complicated issue. So... I have Spotify version 0.6.0.181 on my ancient iPad 1. I only use this for playing music over Bluetooth when I'm away and to read e-books. I have Spotify 1.0.44.100 on my 2009 ...

Gig Goer

Sorry, this is a super-long question, but it's a complicated issue.   So... I have Spotify version 0.6.0.181 on my ancient iPad 1. I only use this for playing music over Bluetooth when I'...

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turning off shuffle mode on ipad pro

hello! so i have a permament shuffle mode on my ipad pro 12'9 and i hate it. i already saw other solutions where people didn't recognize the shuffle symbol or they didn't know they can click on a track to see the full view. i discovered the problem i...

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hello! so i have a permament shuffle mode on my ipad pro 12'9 and i hate it. i already saw other solutions where people didn't recognize the shuffle symbol or they didn't know they can click on a tra...

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Solved!! Volume Bar Slider Gone (Deactivate "Spotify Connect"?)

Hello, everyone. I hope all is well and that you're having a great day. Within the last few weeks, I noticed that ever time I click on the 'Volume Icon', the "Connect Device Selection" page rolls in. (See Picture on Left). I think the idea is solid, ...

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Hello, everyone. I hope all is well and that you're having a great day.   Within the last few weeks, I noticed that ever time I click on the 'Volume Icon', the "Connect Device Selection" pag...

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Solved!! We Three Dots... from the east (corner) don't work anymore

Hi, The three dots in the upper right corner of a playlist on the iPad 4 and iPad Air don't often work. And they've stopped working completely for the Daily Mix. It was very nice to be able to add the Daily Mix to your own playlist, but now I can't. ...

Music Fan

Hi,   The three dots in the upper right corner of a playlist on the iPad 4 and iPad Air don't often work. And they've stopped working completely for the Daily Mix. It was very nice to be able ...

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Do I need Facebook to follow friends or share playlists with them?

Hi Many of my friends (including myself) do not have Facebook. Is it impossible to use the playlist sharing feature without Facebook? On my iPad, adding friends works only with Facebook apparently. Is there a workaround? thanksTom

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Hi   Many of my friends (including myself) do not have Facebook. Is it impossible to use the playlist sharing feature without Facebook? On my iPad, adding friends works only with Facebook appa...

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I can't see my messages

I can see my messages in PC, but I can't see my messages and I can't send any messages to somebody.

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I can see my messages in PC, but I can't see my messages and I can't send any messages to somebody.

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How do I get my music back?

My Spotify premium was lost when my monthly payment failed to go through. My Spotify changed from premium to free. I have started a new premium account and now have lost all my albums and playlists. How do I get them back?

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My Spotify premium was lost when my monthly payment failed to go through. My Spotify changed from premium to free. I have started a new premium account and now have lost all my albums and playlists. ...

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Spotify free won't play

Hi - my spotify free account won't let me play songs. The titles and artists are grayed out as if I'm offline, but I'm not offline, and I've checked to make sure in the Spotify settings. I cancelled my premium service but I didn't think that meant I ...

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Hi - my spotify free account won't let me play songs. The titles and artists are grayed out as if I'm offline, but I'm not offline, and I've checked to make sure in the Spotify settings.  &nbsp...

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Solved!! Getting off Facebook and to my login

I'm on iPhone signed in thru Facebook which I'd never done now can't get Facebook off my phone and back to login so I can get my playlists. Thoughts?

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I'm on iPhone signed in thru Facebook which I'd never done now can't get Facebook off my phone and back to login so I can get my playlists. Thoughts?

BlackEagle-Ben

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