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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

Newbie

logofeveryt

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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 ...

Spotify Star

Rastereyes

Casual Listener

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Facebook name on spotify

Hello! first time on here, i asked my chick to connect my facebook to my spotify but she connected hers -_-". we removed it and everything. But her picture and her name wont go away from my spotify on my iphone. I deleted the app and redownloaded it ...

Newbie

Hello! first time on here, i asked my chick to connect my facebook to my spotify but she connected hers -_-". we removed it and everything. But her picture and her name wont go away from my spotify o...

MichaelJerzak

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"Unsaving" songs

Hello guysI hope this question hasn't been asked too much but I didn't found a solution.I've got spotify premium and I downloaded a lot of songs. Now as my saving capacity is full I want to delete a few from my phone.How do I do that? I haven't found...

Newbie

Hello guys I hope this question hasn't been asked too much but I didn't found a solution. I've got spotify premium and I downloaded a lot of songs. Now as my saving capacity is full I want to del...

osornios

Spotify Star

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Family premium

I have an iPhone and my app recently updated which ended up logging me out of my account. My account was the family premium, which is different when setting up and account with it compared to a normal account, so now I don't know how to log back in a...

Newbie

I have an iPhone and my app recently updated which ended up logging me out of my account. My account was the family premium, which is different when setting up and account with it compared to a norma...

osornios

Spotify Star

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It's not working

I try all the possibilities I can do.I even phone my service provider to help me solve the issue but every time I toggle into the offline mode it says I need to upgrade into Spotify premium fix this please I have enough storage too

Casual Listener

I try all the possibilities I can do.I even phone my service provider to help me solve the issue but every time I toggle into the offline mode it says I need to upgrade into Spotify premium fix this ...

Khen21

Casual Listener

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Spotify uses up all my data even with mobile data off

I have the following issue with Spotify on an iPhone 6S Plus with iOS 9.3.1.I have Mobile Data turned off yet Spotify used GBs of mobile data in a few days.I have a huge mobile data bill due to this. The screenshot below was taken doing the following...

Newbie

I have the following issue with Spotify on an iPhone 6S Plus with iOS 9.3.1. I have Mobile Data turned off yet Spotify used GBs of mobile data in a few days. I have a huge mobile data bill due to t...

prad-beat

Newbie

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Skipping tracks issue, then plays them!

Recently when i have listened to a playlist, say if i skip the first few songs then listen to third; Once this song is finished it goes back to the first track that i skipped, then the next then it will find a new song... hope this makes sense! This ...

Newbie

Recently when i have listened to a playlist, say if i skip the first few songs then listen to third; Once this song is finished it goes back to the first track that i skipped, then the next then...

MattSuda

Spotify Star

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Solved!! Notifications

My notifications have stopped working across both my IOS device and my windows Desktop app. I tried removing and re-installing and checked all the notification settings. Can someone help?

Music Fan

My notifications have stopped working across both my IOS device and my windows Desktop app.   I tried removing and re-installing and checked all the notification settings.   Can someone...

osornios

Spotify Star

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3 device max out

I keep trying to download my saved songs playlist but the app won't allow me, I know it isn't the storage that's an issue, my playlist consist of less that 100 songs. The error message keeps popping up that I've downloaded to more than 3 devices, the...

Newbie

I keep trying to download my saved songs playlist but the app won't allow me, I know it isn't the storage that's an issue, my playlist consist of less that 100 songs. The error message keeps popping ...

SNM

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Amount of offline songs on device

Is there anyway to tell how much offline content you currently have? I'm pretty sure I am way below the limit but my tracks are not dos,odating for offline use. They just say "Waiting to Download". is there any way to get any help? Does spotify have ...

Regular

Is there anyway to tell how much offline content you currently have? I'm pretty sure I am way below the limit but my tracks are not dos,odating for offline use. They just say "Waiting to Download". ...

MattSuda

Spotify Star

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Iphone App Crashed Big Time

iPhone 6 - IOS 9.3.1App version - 5.4.0.1011 (premium account)Free space on the phone: 50 GBI was listening to spotify with the phone connected via Bluetooth on the car radio, suddenly the phone turned of and would only turn back on if I connected th...

Newbie

iPhone 6 - IOS 9.3.1 App version - 5.4.0.1011 (premium account) Free space on the phone: 50 GB I was listening to spotify with the phone connected via Bluetooth on the car radio, suddenly the ph...

MattSuda

Spotify Star

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spotify extremely dysfunctional on iphone 4

i have an iphone 4, which i'm aware is basically vintage at this stage, and spotify barely works on it. it takes 5 minutes every time to load and almost every time it crashes after the first song and it's really frustrating and i'm slowly losing my w...

Newbie

i have an iphone 4, which i'm aware is basically vintage at this stage, and spotify barely works on it. it takes 5 minutes every time to load and almost every time it crashes after the first song and...

kbrooksc

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Solved!! Spotify will no longer play in the background after yesterday's update?

I am on IPAD (after giving up on MAC after numerous problems following an update last year) - yesterday downloaded the latest update for Spotify and now it won't continue to play in the background when I use other apps (ie - games). It was fine until...

Regular

I am on IPAD (after giving up on MAC after numerous problems following an update last year) - yesterday downloaded the latest update for Spotify and now it won't continue to play in the background wh...

MattSuda

Spotify Star

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Offline listening if I downgrade to free version

If I change my subscription from Premium back to the free version, do I still retain the tracks I have already downloaded to my device for offline listening or are they deleted in some way?Thanks.

Casual Listener

If I change my subscription from Premium back to the free version, do I still retain the tracks I have already downloaded to my device for offline listening or are they deleted in some way? Thanks.

Biffta999

Casual Listener

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Excessive battery drain iOS 9.3.1

Hi, recently my Spotify has started consuming an overwhelming amount of energy, I was really happy with my battery life while using Spotify but now just all of a sudden it's really bad. I've tried reinstalling the app but that didn't help. Might ther...

Casual Listener

Hi, recently my Spotify has started consuming an overwhelming amount of energy, I was really happy with my battery life while using Spotify but now just all of a sudden it's really bad. I've tried re...

yerdnadm

Newbie

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Battery usage
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What is the difference between the Spotify app and Spotify Music app?

Hi, i have already Spotify App on my ipad, but today a pop up screen sent me to Apple Store and download an other app, same logo, same developer but the app name is SPOTIFY MUSIC...Do you know, What is the difference between the Spotify app and Spoti...

Newbie

Hi, i have already Spotify App on my ipad, but today a pop up screen sent me to Apple Store and download an other app, same logo, same developer but the app name is SPOTIFY MUSIC... Do you know,&nbs...

MattSuda

Spotify Star

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Solved!! Download my playlists

I had to change iPhone and replace it with a new one, after I restored my iOS copy to the new one, all my music (+\- 3000 songs) GONE! I can not find a way to download the music continuously and it's becoming a pain!Is there anyway I can download my ...

Visitor

I had to change iPhone and replace it with a new one, after I restored my iOS copy to the new one, all my music (+\- 3000 songs) GONE! I can not find a way to download the music continuously and it's...

elizabeth3363

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Mobile data usage

Hi,I had to install a backup on my iPhone after an exchange of the device and then Spotify had to download my library. I did this using my wifi and all songs are downloaded again - at least Spotify is not showing that a download is still in progress....

Gig Goer

Hi, I had to install a backup on my iPhone after an exchange of the device and then Spotify had to download my library. I did this using my wifi and all songs are downloaded again - at least Spoti...

razum

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Spotify Support

I need to contact Spotify support, help please!!!

Newbie

I need to contact Spotify support, help please!!!

mdewater

Community Legend

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syncing playlists

Is it possible to sync a playlist from an iphone to my computer? I have both devices on the same wifi but Spotify desktop is not showing my phone. Thank you!

Newbie

Is it possible to sync a playlist from an iphone to my computer? I have both devices on the same wifi but Spotify desktop is not showing my phone. Thank you!  

Steph_B

Roadie

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Is there a way to save albums like on Apple Music?

Hey guys/gals, Just converted from Apple Music back to Spotfy. Couple things i prefered was that i could save albums seperatly from songs and playlists. Is there a way to do this on Spotify, or do i need to request this feature? I want to be able to ...

Regular

Hey guys/gals,   Just converted from Apple Music back to Spotfy.   Couple things i prefered was that i could save albums seperatly from songs and playlists.   Is there a way to d...

jts4jc

Gig Goer

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