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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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iOS issue while send music from iPhone to Denon AVR-X1100W

Hi, since one of the latest Spotify app upgrade on my iPhone 5S (iOS 10) and iPad (iOS 9.3.5) I cannot see my Denon aplituner in the application.I have tested this issue on my wife's iPhone 4S with iOS 7x and it is not appearing. Please HELP (I use S...

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  • Hi, since one of the latest Spotify app upgrade on my iPhone 5S (iOS 10) and iPad (iOS 9.3.5) I cannot see my Denon aplituner in the application. I have tested this issue on my wife's iPhone 4S with...
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Importing music from pc to iPhone

Is it possible that the music I have downloaded on my pc and added in my playlist on Spotify that it shows up on my iPhone? Just can't seem to find the option, and I don't know if this is possible.

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  • Is it possible that the music I have downloaded on my pc and added in my playlist on Spotify that it shows up on my iPhone? Just can't seem to find the option, and I don't know if this is possible.
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Spotify Connect Issues

Spotify connect after the most recent app update stopped working with Bose Soundtouch 20. Spotify works from the Bose app but not able to connect to Soundtouch directly from both iPhone & iPad app.

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  • Spotify connect after the most recent app update stopped working with Bose Soundtouch 20. Spotify works from the Bose app but not able to connect to Soundtouch directly from both iPhone & iPad ap...
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Playing music on more than one device

Hi, Is it possible for more than one member of the family to use Spotify at the same time?When my daughter tries to play her playlist, it turns off my playlist. And vice versa.Surely I'm missing something here?Steve

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  • Hi, Is it possible for more than one member of the family to use Spotify at the same time? When my daughter tries to play her playlist, it turns off my playlist. And vice versa. Surely I'm missing ...
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iOS 9.3.5 iPhone 5 wifi not connecting on Spotify 6.5.0.1665

I recently updated spotify on my iPhone and now it will not download any songs and will not work on wifi. It works over cellular data, but only allows downloads on wifi (when toggling the download button on my playlists it says "waiting for wifi"). I...

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  • I recently updated spotify on my iPhone and now it will not download any songs and will not work on wifi. It works over cellular data, but only allows downloads on wifi (when toggling the download bu...
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Crash

I phone 5s crash every 10-15 minutes it didn't start till I did the latest update!!

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  • I phone 5s crash every 10-15 minutes it didn't start till I did the latest update!!
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Don't see playlist on Iphone

I Switched to Spotify premium a month ago. Can see and play my playlists on my IMac and laptop, but when I log in into my account on my Iphone I can't see my playlists and my account is still on Free instead of Premium.I allready deleted the app and ...

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  • I Switched to Spotify premium a month ago. Can see and play my playlists on my IMac and laptop, but when I log in into my account on my Iphone I can't see my playlists and my account is still on Free...
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music stops playing mid-track

Hey I'm a Spotify premium subscriber and recently I've found that the audio stops playing mid-track. When the audio has stopped, the pause button is still displayed but the track bar has stopped movingAny suggestions on how to fix?

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  • Hey I'm a Spotify premium subscriber and recently I've found that the audio stops playing mid-track. When the audio has stopped, the pause button is still displayed but the track bar has stopped movi...
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Why the same playlist has different songs between iPhone and Mac

Good mornign,Today i was listening to a song on my mac (where i use a normal account), i went to chek out the playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/216v6whnadv3dx6y34obvvnkq/playlist/7jjlQrhRmWBcBugpThbVVx . I looked for it on my iPhone, that i use ...

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  • Good mornign, Today i was listening to a song on my mac (where i use a normal account), i went to chek out the playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/216v6whnadv3dx6y34obvvnkq/playlist/7jj...
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Missing icons

So I seem to be missing the browse and radio icons at the bottom of the screen? iPhone 6 Plus

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  • So I seem to be missing the browse and radio icons at the bottom of the screen? iPhone 6 Plus
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Stops playing at the middle of the music when i listen to offline

I have just signed to premium and my problem is when i download music to play offline some of the music stops playing and i never listen to that music after the time it stopped.what should i do to fix it ?

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  • I have just signed to premium and my problem is when i download music to play offline some of the music stops playing and i never listen to that music after the time it stopped.what should i do to fi...
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Playlist playback in reverse order IPhone 6

Where has the option gone re playback of songs by date added?No problems with desktop PC but I can only play oldest songs first on iPhone.All software is up to date? I have 4g coverage and are not offline?

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  • Where has the option gone re playback of songs by date added? No problems with desktop PC but I can only play oldest songs first on iPhone. All software is up to date? I have 4g coverage and ar...
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Tries to play undownloaded songs while offline

Hi, I have Spotify set not to use Cellular Data. In my library are a few dozen albums I have downloaded and a few dozen I have not. I used to be able to go to Songs and click "Shuffle Play" and the would randomly play songs from my Downloaded music a...

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  • Hi, I have Spotify set not to use Cellular Data. In my library are a few dozen albums I have downloaded and a few dozen I have not. I used to be able to go to Songs and click "Shuffle Play" and the w...
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duda con app en iphone

hola una pregunta, quiero saber si se puede ver la lista de mis amigos, que clase de musica estan escuchando en spotify pero desde mi telefono, en la pc me sale del lado derecho, se puede y como?gracias

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  • hola una pregunta, quiero saber si se puede ver la lista de mis amigos,  que clase de musica estan escuchando en spotify pero desde mi telefono, en la pc me sale del lado derecho, se puede y com...
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Albums can't be played

When I try to find some albums, those albums are disabled. I can see the song list but can't listen. Is it something because of my region or what? I'll add an example.

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  • When I try to find some albums, those albums are disabled. I can see the song list but can't listen. Is it something because of my region or what? I'll add an example.
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Crash when using Equalizer on first use

Since the latest update (6.5.0.1665), Spotify crashes whenever I open it for the first time in around 12 hours (I'm estimating), open the EQ, and make any change. This change could be selecting a preset, adjusting a band, or even just enabling/disabl...

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  • Since the latest update (6.5.0.1665), Spotify crashes whenever I open it for the first time in around 12 hours (I'm estimating), open the EQ, and make any change. This change could be selecting a pre...
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Syncing Spotify account to iPhone

I just upgraded my phone and when I log into my Spotify nothing is saved. And I'm sure usually I can log on to different devices and all of my music and playlists are all there? All of my music etc is still on my Mac, but how do I transfer that to my...

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  • I just upgraded my phone and when I log into my Spotify nothing is saved. And I'm sure usually I can log on to different devices and all of my music and playlists are all there? All of my music etc i...
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On-screen notifications (red bubbles) won't disappear

My iOs Spotify app shows the red bubble notification on the home screen, indicating "26".I have no idea how to get rid of that. I suspect, the red bubbles first appeared when I wanted to download a playlist of 26 tracks, but cancelled the download be...

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  • My iOs Spotify app shows the red bubble notification on the home screen, indicating "26". I have no idea how to get rid of that.    I suspect, the red bubbles first appeared when I wante...
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Solved!! Suddenly not able to play certain song

Hello, I was recently using Spotify on my iPad, and looked through the songs I had saved. I went to play the song "Southern Comfort Zone" by Brad Paisley, and realized it was no longer there. Assuming I had removed it accidentally, I went to search f...

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  • Hello, I was recently using Spotify on my iPad, and looked through the songs I had saved. I went to play the song "Southern Comfort Zone" by Brad Paisley, and realized it was no longer there. Assumin...
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Spotify app goes over edges on ipad

Hi!When I use spotify on upright position, spotify app goes over screen edges. And when I rotate my ipad to horizontal, problem is different. Check screenshots.

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  • Hi! When I use spotify on upright position, spotify app goes over screen edges. And when I rotate my ipad to horizontal, problem is different. Check screenshots.
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