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How Do I REMOVE* "Apple Music" As My "Default App" For Audio .mp3 files ? [Default App Settings Help]

Hello Everyone,

Another thing driving me crazy lately !

When I double click a song file it automatically opens and plays in Apple Music.

I prefer* to use VLC as my all around media player.

Even when I do this useless method [pictured below], when the song finishes and i click another mp3 file Apple Music opens again.

Am i missing a step ?

Why is it not* saving my preference ?

^ ^ ^ Note: The box is checked.

Is anybody else having this problem ?

What's the solution ?

Mac mini, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 11:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2021 1:54 PM

Select any MP3 file, Press "Command+i", Change "Open with:" to VLC, Click the "Change All…" button. Tada.

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