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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
  • Dannythyuhh
  • Casual Listener
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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
  • Casual Listener
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Apple Carplay not working + Error Code

I'm driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT D2 that I've had now for just over a month, and I have yet to be able to listen to spotify in the car through the Apple CarPlay integration. The app seems to freeze as soon as it connects/opens up. Spotify will s...

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  • Casual Listener
  • I'm driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT D2 that I've had now for just over a month, and I have yet to be able to listen to spotify in the car through the Apple CarPlay integration.   T...
  • mayor079
  • Newbie
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Errore di connessione

Ciao, da qualche mese a questa parte, quando mi collego al wifi di casa con l'iPad Air 2, Spotify non riesce ad andare on line. Le altre app funzionano tutte, in internet navigo tranquillamente tramite safari, su youtube riesco a vedere i video e rie...

  • Casual Listener
  • Ciao, da qualche mese a questa parte, quando mi collego al wifi di casa con l'iPad Air 2, Spotify non riesce ad andare on line. Le altre app funzionano tutte, in internet navigo tranquillamente ...
  • pinen83
  • Music Fan
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Spotify track preview doesn't work

On the iPhone 6s Plus, tap and hold track previews cause an app crash. It is instant as soon as I try. This is especially annoying when doing this by accident.running latest release version of Spotify.Using iOS 10, beta 3.

  • Music Fan
  • On the iPhone 6s Plus, tap and hold track previews cause an app crash. It is instant as soon as I try. This is especially annoying when doing this by accident. running latest release version of Sp...
  • Hubo
  • Community Legend
  • 931 Views
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Superuser Contribution Offline on mobile device

Hello,I' m trying to get some of my playlists available offline. It used to work by just putting offline availability on. Now my device says "waiting for download" and nothing happens. I've got internet connection and enough space on my device.Any ad...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I' m trying to get some of my playlists available offline. It used to work by just putting offline availability on. Now my device says "waiting for download" and nothing happens. I've got int...
  • meahtenoha
  • Spotify
  • 379 Views
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Solved!! Premium not working

When i press a option for premium owners wich i am it says you have found a premium function. To use it you need to have premium but in my account it says i have premium please help

  • Newbie
  • When i press a option for premium owners wich i am it says you have found a premium function. To use it you need to have premium but in my account it says i have premium please help
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 451 Views
  • 1 replies
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Spotify shuffle is atrocious!

How do I fix Spotify shuffle so it stops playing the same 10 songs out of 600?

  • Newbie
  • How do I fix Spotify shuffle so it stops playing the same 10 songs out of 600?
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 355 Views
  • 1 replies
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Solved!! Elapsed time in songs

Why can you no longer see elapsed time for a song? Is disappears in a few seconds.

  • Casual Listener
  • Why can you no longer see elapsed time for a song? Is disappears in a few seconds.
  • dihamilton-US
  • Newbie
  • 12126 Views
  • 11 replies
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Constantly being logged off

I'm constantly being logged off of Spotify on the app. I wouldn't mind it as much but I lose all my offline playlists and it takes a while to download them all again. Any help?

  • Newbie
  • I'm constantly being logged off of Spotify on the app. I wouldn't mind it as much but I lose all my offline playlists and it takes a while to download them all again. Any help?
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 404 Views
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When will see the Queue list on iPad?

Why the queue list is still missing on iPad?it's very annoying to not see, edit or remove song in queue.

  • Newbie
  • Why the queue list is still missing on iPad? it's very annoying to not see, edit or remove song in queue. 
  • Jordi
  • Community Legend
  • 1224 Views
  • 1 replies
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App Store says it's installed but really isn't

So, I tried installing the newest Spotify app on my iPhone 5s but it doesn't show up on my main screen. But when I go to the app store and search it, the store tells me that it's installed. Instead of having an install option, it just says open, but ...

  • Newbie
  • So, I tried installing the newest Spotify app on my iPhone 5s but it doesn't show up on my main screen.  But when I go to the app store and search it, the store tells me that it's installed. &nb...
  • JonMc
  • Newbie
  • 42096 Views
  • 7 replies
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Songs won't download for offline use

I'm trying to download my songs (all songs not a playlist) for offline use but when I enable for offline use, nothing happens and then switches itself off. I have 9.6GB which is more than enough for all of my music.

  • Casual Listener
  • I'm trying to download my songs (all songs not a playlist) for offline use but when I enable for offline use, nothing happens and then switches itself off. I have 9.6GB which is more than enough for ...
  • cboard124
  • Casual Listener
  • 545 Views
  • 3 replies
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  • 545 Views
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Local file

Hi, I can't put local files on my Spotify though I followed the guide. help me please

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I can't put local files on my Spotify though I followed the guide. help me please
  • maiellod
  • Casual Listener
  • 555 Views
  • 4 replies
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Sreaming or offline

How does the offline mode work? If I have downloaded songs to work offline will Spotify choose the downloaded song before streaming? Thus not using mobile data?

  • Casual Listener
  • How does the offline mode work? If I have downloaded songs to work offline will Spotify choose the downloaded song before streaming? Thus not using mobile data?
  • Grym78
  • Casual Listener
  • 529 Views
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Party 'in the mix' playlists are not visible on iPad

There is a problem with party "in the mix" crossfading playlists (e.g. the Tiesto playlist) for me - I am only able to access them on my iPhone. Those playlists are absent on my iPad, and PC (I browse to playlist -> party, they are right there on iPh...

  • Casual Listener
  • There is a problem with party "in the mix" crossfading playlists (e.g. the Tiesto playlist) for me - I am only able to access them on my iPhone. Those playlists are absent on my iPad, and PC (I brows...
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  • inthemix
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    iphone
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7 day premium trial

I had a Spotify before and I made a new account on the same iPod so I can get the premium 7 day trial again and it's not popping up... Help? I really need it fast!

  • Newbie
  • I had a Spotify before and I made a new account on the same iPod so I can get the premium 7 day trial again and it's not popping up... Help? I really need it fast!
  • Maxim
  • Spotify Star
  • 447 Views
  • 1 replies
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Radio not working over 4G/LTE...Fine when connected to wifi.

Weird bug in the Spotify app for iOS. The radio feature doesn't work at all when connected to 4G, but it'll appear when connected to wifi. This problem has been going on for the past couple months. I had been waiting for an update to address this iss...

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  • Newbie
  • Weird bug in the Spotify app for iOS. The radio feature doesn't work at all when connected to 4G, but it'll appear when connected to wifi. This problem has been going on for the past couple mont...
  • cruzin
  • Casual Listener
  • 2062 Views
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Musik stopps

My Music Stopps After 21, 53 or 135 seconds. This do it Streaming or Offfline.

  • Newbie
  • My Music Stopps After 21, 53 or 135 seconds. This do it Streaming or Offfline. 😞
  • Hagi
  • Newbie
  • 596 Views
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Music cover

Hello,I'm here because I had a problem. I was looking for a song of drake. But what appear to me was terrifying. Instead of viewing the drake's cover I saw the master. I saw master gims. How is it possible to compare drake to the master. Please fix t...

  • Newbie
  • Hello, I'm here because I had a problem. I was looking for a song of drake. But what appear to me was terrifying. Instead of viewing the drake's cover I saw the master. I saw master gims. How is it ...
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 353 Views
  • 1 replies
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  • 353 Views
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Premium

I paid to get premium and my account doesn't change to premium it just stays on free and it already chargedmy bank account the $5 and some odd changehelp please!!!

  • Newbie
  • I paid to get premium and my account doesn't change to premium it just stays on free and it already charged my bank account the $5 and some odd change help please!!!
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 356 Views
  • 1 replies
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Spotify premium

If Spotify can please check my account , I purchased premium and it still says free , I tried re installing the app , logging out and back in and also restarting the phone help please

  • Newbie
  • If Spotify can please check my account , I purchased premium and it still says free , I tried re installing the app , logging out and back in and also restarting the phone help please
  • osornios
  • Spotify Star
  • 287 Views
  • 1 replies
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  • 287 Views
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