What Happens When You Delete the Apple Music App on Your Device?

Learn what occurs when you delete the Apple Music app—what stays, what’s removed, and how to regain access to your music library.

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When you delete the Apple Music app, the app and its icon are removed from your device. However, your music library and playlists remain intact and can be accessed if the app is reinstalled or through other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID. Downloaded songs will need to be re-downloaded.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will my playlists be deleted if I remove the Apple Music app? No, deleting the Apple Music app removes only the app and its icon. Your playlists and music library remain saved to your Apple ID and can be accessed upon reinstalling or on other devices.
  2. Do I lose downloaded songs if I delete the Apple Music app? Yes, downloaded songs are removed from your device when you delete the app, but you can re-download them after reinstalling Apple Music.
  3. Can I access my Apple Music library on other devices after deleting the app? Yes, as long as you are signed in with the same Apple ID on other devices, your music library and playlists will still be accessible.

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