Family sharing Apple Music to Android phone

Hi. I have a Family account for Apple Music, and Family Sharing turned on. Sharing my Library works fine to my wife’s account, on her iPad. However, I am trying to set it up on her Android phone, and after installing the Music app there, I can’t figure out how to “activate” (or whatever) the Family sharing on that device. I see things online about “just accept the emailed invitation” but how do I as the Family admin/ main account, send such an email? Anyway, appreciate any guidance!

Posted on May 24, 2023 6:04 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2023 7:46 PM

It sounds like she is already part of the family group so all she needs to do is sign into Apple Music on her Android device. Have a look at this support article --> Use Family Sharing with Apple Music on Android - Apple Support




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May 25, 2023 3:57 PM in response to Limnos

Thanks for the reply Limnos. 

She is, as you say, already part of the family group, Music library sharing is working fine for her on her iPad, and that was without any email invitation. But on the Android phone, and yes, signed into Apple Music, it just keeps asking her to subscribe, which I presume is not required, given success on iPad. I think I’ve maybe found the issue, a problem with her default email account in her Apple ID settings, so she’s just not seeing the email. I just hadn’t realized there would be an email for Android, but not one for Apple/iOS devices. Still fiddling…

(PS, this message was composed 5 hours ago, but for some reason the discussion board kept kicking me out, so just reposted before posting below note, editing now to explain time stamps.)

May 25, 2023 3:55 PM in response to JWMefton

Update: that didn’t completely solve the issue. I successfully updated her Apple ID to correct email, confirmed that is now working on other devices (iPad, Mac mini). But on her Android phone, after signing out of her account, then signing back in with “new” ID credentials, I am able to hook up to family sharing, but it will only show ONE album. Waited 30 minutes, no change. Good wifi and internet. What gives?

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