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How do I restore a song I accidentally deleted from my music library

I accidentally deleted a song from my library instead of a playlist. How do I restore it? It was part of an album I purchased, not a single song, if that matters. It doesn’t even show in iTunes anymore as purchased to re-download it. It shows as purchased from the album if I search that way but doesn’t allow me to download it again, just says “purchased”and when I click it, nothing happens. Thanks!

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 6:10 AM

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Dec 15, 2021 7:15 AM in response to SouxieSoux

Hey SouxieSoux,


It appears you are trying to download a song you purchase before from the iTunes Store. We know you mentioned that you tried some steps to try to redownload a song. Did you follow the exact steps below?


"Redownload music in the iTunes Store app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the iTunes Store app.
    • On your iPhone or iPod touch: At the bottom of your screen, tap More , then tap Purchased. 
    • On your iPad: Tap Purchased.
  1. Tap Music. If you use Family Sharing, tap a family member’s name to see music that they purchased.
  2. Find the music that you want to redownload, then tap it.
  3. Tap the download button  next to a song or album.

Don't see the music that you purchased?"


The steps are from this article: Redownload music - Apple Support


Let us know if that helps.


Best wishes.

Dec 19, 2021 5:16 AM in response to SouxieSoux

SouxieSoux,


Thank you for letting us know and those helpful screenshots. You can also make sure your device is fully updated to see if that might help:


If you've followed all those steps, including the steps from the following article, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance: If there's an issue when you redownload apps, movies, or other content from Apple - Apple Support You can use the following link here to reach out: Contact Apple Support


Take care.

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