Yeah, for some reason, after the newest UI update, changing the volume from another device is broken… AGAIN. Good thing I use spotify like that only 90% of the time.

I sure do love using services I pay for…

  • clubb@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    3 months ago

    You might want to know that old spotify versions work perfectly.

    Up until I switched to tidal 4 months ago, I was using a version of spotify from August 2023 to avoid all the “tiktokerry” that appeared everywhere. I tested many versions, and the point where the app stops working seems to be somewhere in 2017

    • RexelpitlumEnglish
      9·
      3 months ago

      Is there a way to install previous versions that doesn’t involve binary packages from ominous websites?

      • Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.worldEnglish
        10·
        3 months ago

        Mobilism is about as good as it gets afaik. Just use the same method as torrenting by only downloading from uploaders with a consistent history of good uploads.

        Spotify is pretty ominous on its own tbh, with its emotional surveillance and motion tracking now being implemented to sell to 3rd parties. I now get targeted with White Claw advertisements after putting on a sad playlist.

          • Kairos@lemmy.todayEnglish
            1·
            3 months ago

            Yes. It’s very easy to turn “”“anonymized”“” location data into something directly tied to an identity using the accelerometer.

            Unless they meant tracking of interactions within the app.

    • Presi300@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      Playing from another device is the main thing for me, as it’s very convenient… I am also in a “family” plan with a few of my friends and pay a fraction of what a regular premium subscription costs… It’s all just convenience, really.

      E: Also, besides tidal, do they really have any serious competition?

      • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        Youtube Music, with the obvious disadvantage of Google’s involvement.

      • RexelpitlumEnglish
        3·
        3 months ago

        Switched to Deezer lately after getting annoyed of features being removed or worsened.

        Deezer is roughly comparable to Spotify. And at least I am not supporting the near-monopolist now.

      • datavoid@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        If you have more than 10k songs saved, unfortunately the only alternative is Apple Music, which runs like complete shit on all hardware (including theirs)

    • Cris16228@lemmy.todayEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      And you sir, you can share them and be the hero

      Not all capes wear a hero Not al heroes wear a cape

      • nocturne@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        Years ago I switched from Spotify to Napster. Do not recommend. Napster would a single album missing from a bands discography for no apparent reason, and sometimes a song from an alum was missing.

        I reluctantly went back to Spotify, but after the last price hike I switched to tidal. I was able to import all of my play lists. It does not have all of the lyrics that Spotify did, but it does have a lot. Tidal does not do a great job of holding my place in a song between listening sessions. I can control what is playing on a different device. I do not use it, so I do not know how well it works.

    • Fish [Indiana]@midwest.socialEnglish
      11·
      3 months ago

      Like what? Is there one that functions well and isn’t owned by a megacorporation or billionaire? I haven’t been able to find one.

      I tried Tidal and the app is absolute dogshit.