Does Cancelling Apple Music Delete Your Library? What You Need to Know

Learn what happens to your Apple Music library and playlists when you cancel your subscription and how to recover them later.

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Cancelling Apple Music does not immediately delete your library. However, you will lose access to the Apple Music library, including downloaded songs, and any playlists you've created, once your subscription ends. If you decide to resubscribe later, your library and playlists can be recovered, assuming it's within a reasonable time frame after the cancellation.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to my Apple Music downloads if I cancel my subscription? Once you cancel your Apple Music subscription, you lose access to downloaded songs that were available through the service.
  2. Can I get my Apple Music playlists back after resubscribing? Yes, if you resubscribe within a reasonable timeframe, your library and playlists are typically restored.
  3. Does cancelling Apple Music delete my saved music permanently? No, cancelling does not immediately delete your library, but you lose access until you resubscribe.

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