Where Is Apple Music Cache Stored and How to Clear It?
Learn where Apple Music cache is stored on iOS, iPadOS, and Mac, and how to clear it to free up device storage space.
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Apple Music cache is located in the system storage of your device. For iOS and iPadOS devices, it's within the Music app's storage under Settings > General > [Device] Storage > Music. On Mac, cache files are stored in `~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Music/` or`~/Library/Caches/com.apple.itunes/`, depending on your version. To manage space, you may need to manually clear this cache by deleting files or uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I clear the Apple Music cache on my iPhone? To clear the Apple Music cache on an iPhone, go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage > Music, then delete the app's data or uninstall and reinstall the app.
- Where is the Apple Music cache stored on a Mac? On a Mac, Apple Music cache files are stored in either ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Music/ or ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.itunes/, depending on your software version.
- Why should I clear my Apple Music cache? Clearing the Apple Music cache helps free up storage space on your device and can resolve playback or syncing issues.