Do I need to pay for Apple Music subscription?
I only use Apple Music for downloaded music that I have purchased. I do not listen to anything offered by Apple Music. Do I need to pay for an Apple Music subscription?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2
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I only use Apple Music for downloaded music that I have purchased. I do not listen to anything offered by Apple Music. Do I need to pay for an Apple Music subscription?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2
No. Apple Music is the streaming service. If you simply listen to songs in your library, or those you purchase through iTunes or the Music app, you do not need to purchase Apple Music.
No. Apple Music is the streaming service. If you simply listen to songs in your library, or those you purchase through iTunes or the Music app, you do not need to purchase Apple Music.
Yes. The downloaded stuff is useless without it.
OP is enquiring about downloaded music, it won’t work without a subscription.
Downloaded music that was purchased. Apple Music is not necessary. I don’t have a Apple Music subscription and my downloaded, purchased music works just fine.
Do I need to pay for Apple Music subscription?