How to get back my Apple Music after reinstating my subscription?

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Wiggles1965 Author

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How to get back my Apple Music after reinstating my subscription?

I’ve had a subscription for a long time for my music. Over the years , I’ve downloaded lots of music. My card had to be canceled for fraud and apple couldn’t bill me until a new one was received and information loaded.

Question ? When apple canceled my subscription, they took away all the music I paid for for years. Are these people thinking I’m renting this music ? If so , cancel my subscription! I’ve NOT rented this music. I’ve paid for it ! I would like my music back NOW ! Any help will be highly appreciated! TYIA !

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Posted on May 12, 2022 1:36 PM

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javaliga

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May 12, 2022 2:58 PM in response to Wiggles1965

As long as you kept the same Apple ID, Apple should not have taken away any music you purchased from the iTunes Store (with or without an Apple Music subscription). If, by some fluke, that happened you should be able to redownload those purchases:

Redownload music - Apple Support

However, you only lease the music that you acquire with an Apple Music subscription. It is copy-protected to only play on Apple-approved devices and will be deleted if the subscription expires or is cancelled.

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Wiggles1965 Author

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May 12, 2022 3:29 PM in response to javaliga

TYVM ! I’ve been under the assumption that this music was mine to keep , even if my service was canceled , by them or me ! Apparently it is not ! Don’t think I’m gonna RENT music no more. Shame on Apple !

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javaliga

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May 12, 2022 3:37 PM in response to Wiggles1965

You are certainly welcome. A lot of people are under that impression for some reason. Let's face it, if that were the case then people would sign-up for the free trial and download music 24/7 during that period and then cancel. Apple is too smart to let that happen. BTW, I do not work for Apple.

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