Mandatory subscription Apple Music to play music?

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Mandatory subscription Apple Music to play music?

I took a trial period of Apple Music to see if it was for me. I did not extend this trial period and ended the subscription. Now I constantly get the message that if I want to play my own music I have to subscribe to Apple Music. Both on the iPhone and computer. I already had iTunes Match and did not add any new music during the trial period.

I've already searched a bit in this community, but couldn't find a solution.

@apple how can I listen to my own music again?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 12:32 PM

Answer 1

turingtest2

Level 10

280,629 points

Sep 16, 2023 3:25 AM in response to 9uid0

I assume the iTunes Match subscription is still extant? You might try turning off Sync Library (formerly iCloud Music Library) in both devices then turn on again, which should remove any link to the cancelled service.

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Answer 2

javaliga

Level 10

120,813 points

Sep 11, 2023 2:34 PM in response to 9uid0

All I can suggest is that if you had a Time Machine backup of you music library on your computer before you tried the trial subscription, that you try to restore that backup. Then sync that library to your iPhone.

You should not to have to subscribe to Apple Music to play your own music. If you still need help, contact Apple Support.

Mandatory subscription Apple Music to play music?

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