How to set search to default to my library instead of Apple Music?

The search in the most recent iOS version is defaults to the Apple Music, even when it’s disabled or I’m not a subscriber.

Is there a way to make it default to the Library option rather than having to change it manually every time?

Lately,

I became more disappointed than Apple.

Thank you! 

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 8, 2024 12:26 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2024 7:27 PM

Having this same issue and was hoping it was a bug. It’s very annoying having to change it every time I want to search for a song.


Please don’t use dark UX patterns, Apple.

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Feb 12, 2025 12:26 PM in response to elad194

If anyone from Apple cares to listen, I recommend just having the choice between “Apple Music” or “Library” remain on whichever one you chose last. That way you can continue spamming us with Apple Music because we will still see it every time we search for something, yet you don’t create an annoyance.


Or just go with what should really be done and make Apple Music a separate app. If you want to please your shareholders, focus first on making products that people love. Some of us have a lot of music that we have collected over years and can’t afford another subscription service. We save our money to buy Apple products because we know they’re reliable and are the best. It’s a slippery slope, so please don’t go down the spammy path. What are we going to have to move to Linux-based phones at some point?

How to set search to default to my library instead of Apple Music?

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