What Happens When You Delete a Song from Apple Music?

Learn what occurs when you delete a song from Apple Music and how it affects your library and devices.

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When you delete a song from Apple Music, it is removed from your library across all of your devices if you have iCloud Music Library or Sync Library turned on. If you downloaded the song to your device, you'll also need to delete it there to free up space. However, you can always re-add the song to your library if you change your mind, assuming it's still available on Apple Music.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recover a song after deleting it from Apple Music? Yes, if the song is still available on Apple Music, you can re-add it to your library after deleting it.
  2. Does deleting a song from Apple Music free up space on my device? Only if you delete the downloaded version of the song from your device. Deleting the song from your library does not automatically remove the downloaded file.
  3. What happens to deleted songs if I have Sync Library enabled? When Sync Library is enabled, deleting a song removes it from your library across all devices linked to your Apple Music account.

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