This is an unresolved issue that the support article doesn't solve because the Music app is not behaving (working) in the way the support article expects.
I can create a playlists folder no problem. I can rename it. I can add an image. I can't move any already existing playlists into it. I can drag a playlist but the folder will not receive any "dropping" of the playlists to add to its contents.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5
The support article should specify that folders only support playlists which have been downloaded to your local device. Streamed playlists are not supported (i.e., via Apple Music subscription). Once I downloaded all the songs in a playlist, I was able to move the intended playlists to the playlist folder as expected and as described in the support article. I really don't see the purpose in requiring a download, in a cloud native environment like an Apple Music + subscription, that should not be necessary.
Apple Music Curated playlists like Deutschrap 100 or Bastille Essentials can't be moved to a playlist folder even if all songs are downloaded. I'm sure it's a feature and not a bug. Of course you can duplicate these auto updating playlists and then move the copy to the playlist folder, but I'm guessing that precludes receiving of updates that the original playlist receives.
Also sometimes as you add new folders, the Music app will remove all the contents from the folder, create duplicate folders, and restructure your folder hierarchy -- all automatically. Again, with features like this, who needs bugs! It's amazing, a waste of time, clear indication of poor test coverage at both the unit and integration levels. Music is far better user experience than iTunes, but it needs some love, Apple. It's not the bastion of intuitive UX that delights users hearts.
The support article should specify that folders only support playlists which have been downloaded to your local device. Streamed playlists are not supported (i.e., via Apple Music subscription). Once I downloaded all the songs in a playlist, I was able to move the intended playlists to the playlist folder as expected and as described in the support article. I really don't see the purpose in requiring a download, in a cloud native environment like an Apple Music + subscription, that should not be necessary.
Apple Music Curated playlists like Deutschrap 100 or Bastille Essentials can't be moved to a playlist folder even if all songs are downloaded. I'm sure it's a feature and not a bug. Of course you can duplicate these auto updating playlists and then move the copy to the playlist folder, but I'm guessing that precludes receiving of updates that the original playlist receives.
Also sometimes as you add new folders, the Music app will remove all the contents from the folder, create duplicate folders, and restructure your folder hierarchy -- all automatically. Again, with features like this, who needs bugs! It's amazing, a waste of time, clear indication of poor test coverage at both the unit and integration levels. Music is far better user experience than iTunes, but it needs some love, Apple. It's not the bastion of intuitive UX that delights users hearts.
Thanks for the link. This was driving me nuts, I'm really hot on using folders and a playlist which refuses to be categorised is REALLY annoying. I suspect I'll have to duplicate it to get it into a folder, then I'll lose the dynamic nature of the playlist. I've used the link you provided to give the feedback.
You're welcome. 🙂
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Can't move playlists to playlists folder in Apple Music
