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Apple Music won't let me search for music on my iPhone

When I am on apple music on my iPhone and search for a song, It only shows playlists and sometimes people's accounts. When I am on my MacBook, I can search for music just fine but not on my iPhone. Please Help!!

iPhone X

Posted on Aug 24, 2020 4:24 PM

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Aug 25, 2020 11:33 AM in response to The_Panda_Man_

Hey The_Panda_Man_!


It appears you have some access issues in the Music app when you search Apple Music. We also noticed that you are missing the 'For You' and 'Library' tabs at the bottom of the Music app. We'll do our best to help you out.


  1. Check that you're signed in to the same Apple ID used for Apple Music on each device.
  2. We'd make sure to check that cellular is active for the Music app in Settings > Music and that Cellular Data is on. Same in Settings > Cellular > Music, make sure it's on.
  3. Go to Settings > Music > "Show Apple Music" and "Sync Library" should both be enabled.


If you continue to have these issue, check on that subscription to ensure Apple Music is active in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions.


Resource to check next: Join Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC


We hope this resolves your issues. In case it doesn't, tell us if you continue to have this same issue after connecting to a known good Wi-Fi network.


Take care!



Aug 26, 2020 7:30 AM in response to The_Panda_Man_

Hi The_Panda_Man_!


Are you using the Mac and iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network? If you're using a VPN, make sure this is disabled or turned off while using the Music app.


We'd try to Restart your iPhone, back up anything important, then Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If that doesn't work, tell us the answers to the above questions and we'll get this sorted out.


Have a good day!

Apple Music won't let me search for music on my iPhone

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