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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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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 Offline Question

Hello. On my iPhone I chose to make a playlist available offline. Later on, on my desktop, I chose to unfollow the playlist. Will the tracks be removed automatically from my iPhone, or are additional steps necessary?Thanks,PT

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Hello. On my iPhone I chose to make a playlist available offline. Later on, on my desktop, I chose to unfollow the playlist. Will the tracks be removed automatically from my iPhone, or are addit...

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Waiting to Download Local Files from mac to iPhone

Ok I am getting really frusturated and would appreciate any help I can get. I have about 10 songs that I have downloaded from the internet because they are nowhere either on Spotify or iTunes or a bunch of other services. I have them all in my iTunes...

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Ok I am getting really frusturated and would appreciate any help I can get.   I have about 10 songs that I have downloaded from the internet because they are nowhere either on Spotify or iTune...

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Artwork not displaying via Airplay from iOS 9.3.1 to Apple TV 4

Spotify fails to send the artwork via Airplay. When playing an album or playlist the album artwork will display correctly for the first song. Skipping to the next or playing the next song in the qeue will result in no artwork being sent via Airplay. ...

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Spotify fails to send the artwork via Airplay. When playing an album or playlist the album artwork will display correctly for the first song. Skipping to the next or playing the next song in the qeue...

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Local files (on iOS) and external speaker are not working together

Hi,after synching / copying local files from the Mac to the iOS-App there is a problem with playing them on an external speaker (like the Denon). It's greyed out - if you switch to a song which is available on Spotify you can access the option again....

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Hi, after synching / copying local files from the Mac to the iOS-App there is a problem with playing them on an external speaker (like the Denon). It's greyed out - if you switch to a song which is ...

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Downloads

I changed my download setting from normal to extreme and after all my music downloaded it went back to the login screen.when I got back on I had to re download again.then another time I down loaded them overnight and woke up and it said my phone was ...

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I changed my download setting from normal to extreme and after all my music downloaded it went back to the login screen.when I got back on I had to re download again.then another time I down loaded t...

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Offline Playlist redownloading

HI all, I am wondering if anyone is having any issues with offline playlist always redownloading. Those list i have sucessfully downloaded will dissapear and I need to redownload it again. Its a little frustrating if i have to redownload the list ove...

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HI all, I am wondering if anyone is having any issues with offline playlist always redownloading. Those list i have sucessfully downloaded will dissapear and I need to redownload it again. Its a litt...

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Premium Account but not connecting

I have a premium account but it doesn´t connect on my iphone.

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I have a premium account but it doesn´t connect on my iphone.

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Solved!! Playlists cannot be viewed by public even though they are public

Hi, my playlist is set to public, however, when people search for it, it doesn't show up. This happens on my iPhone, a windows desktop and a Mac laptop. I have cleared my history, reset my phone and reinstalled spotify. The problem still persists. I'...

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Hi,  my playlist is set to public, however, when people search for it, it doesn't show up. This happens on my iPhone, a windows desktop and a Mac laptop.  I have cleared my history, reset...

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iPhone Battery drain

Spoiler (Highlight to read) Hi guys, I've noticed in the past 6ish months (maybe more) that the Spotify app is draining my battery far quicker than usual. Its got to the point where I would avoid using Spotify because I wouldn't have a working phone ...

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    Hi guys,   I've noticed in the past 6ish months (maybe more) that the Spotify app is draining my battery far quicker than usual. Its got to the point where I would avoid using ...

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Solved!! Constantly quitting

SInce the new update, every time I've used the app, it automatically quits. It's getting very irritating and making the app unusable. Please improve the stability!

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SInce the new update, every time I've used the app, it automatically quits.  It's getting very irritating and making the app unusable.  Please improve the stability!

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Playback

When I try to play a sample of a song on an album or playlist, a different song pops up instead, how can I fix this???

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When I try to play a sample of a song on an album or playlist, a different song pops up instead, how can I fix this???

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Playlist repetitive

Hi, I have a playlist with over 650 songs in it but its always the same songs that appear.. which means i'm skipping the majority of the time, is this normal? what is the algorithm? can i help this? Thanks

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Hi,    I have a playlist with over 650 songs in it but its always the same songs that appear.. which means i'm skipping the majority of the time, is this normal? what is the algorithm? ca...

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Syncing Local Files: "Waiting to download".

On iOS version 9.3.2. Using same Wifi on laptop (mac) and phone. Have deleted and re-downloaded the Spotify app. My local files will not download onto my phone. I just have a perpetual "Waiting to download" message under my "Available Offline" button...

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On iOS version 9.3.2. Using same Wifi on laptop (mac) and phone. Have deleted and re-downloaded the Spotify app. My local files will not download onto my phone. I just have a perpetual "Waiting ...

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Music won't download to offline

Hey I have use Spotify for a while now and always recommend it over ALL others. How come it will only download a certain amount of songs for offline? I know I don't have over 10k, so i dont know why it won't. I have at least 20+ gigs of storage left ...

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Hey I have use Spotify for a while now and always recommend it over ALL others. How come it will only download a certain amount of songs for offline? I know I don't have over 10k, so i dont know why ...

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5.6.0 Release notes?

Just seen an update for my iOS Spotify app dropped today. I'd like to know what 'changes and improvements' Spotify have made to the app, but it seems as though Release Notes haven't been updated for a LONG time now. Could you let us know what these c...

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Just seen an update for my iOS Spotify app dropped today. I'd like to know what 'changes and improvements' Spotify have made to the app, but it seems as though Release Notes haven't been updated for ...

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'Cannot use Spotify Abroad' when I am ... not abroad

Hey there, I am a premium member (finding it annoying that I cannot speak to a Spotify rep whilst paying them for their service). I first downloaded Spotify when I was in Germany. I couldn't get it to work properly, so I deleted it. Now I am back in ...

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Hey there,   I am a premium member (finding it annoying that I cannot speak to a Spotify rep whilst paying them for their service).   I first downloaded Spotify when I was in Germany. I...

bearmayor

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Problem

Will I get charged after my 7 days free trial and once I start will have to start paying nowFreaking out

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Will I get charged after my 7 days free trial and once I start will have to start paying now Freaking out 😣😥😓😲😖

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Musics

While i listening with headphones, when i touch home deal, musics suddenly forwad themselves.Device: iphone 5Please send me solution asap.

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While i listening with headphones, when i touch home deal, musics suddenly forwad themselves. Device: iphone 5 Please send me solution asap.

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Albums disapearing under Your Library

I am having an issue since the last update with my albums disapearing from my Library. I discovered if I log out and in that they reapear but am hoping for a better solution.

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I am having an issue since the last update with my albums disapearing from my Library. I discovered if I log out and in that they reapear but am hoping for a better solution.    

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Recently played artists not updating

My recently played artists have not updated in a month and I have tried viewing them on all of my devices and they are all the same. I have tried everything including reinstalling the app. Any help? Thanks

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My recently played artists have not updated in a month and I have tried viewing them on all of my devices and they are all the same. I have tried everything including reinstalling the app. Any help? ...

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