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ergulon

Q: How do I download music to only one device?

I'm on Apple Music with my Apple Id. I have an iphone and an iPad. I'd like to download tunes to my iphone, but not my iPad. Can I do this? If so, how?

Posted on Oct 1, 2016 12:50 PM

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Q: How do I download music to only one device?

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  • by brenden dv,

    brenden dv brenden dv Oct 2, 2016 6:32 PM in response to ergulon
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    Oct 2, 2016 6:32 PM in response to ergulon
    Hello ergulon,

    Thanks for your question.  It sounds like you would like to download music directly to your iPhone, but not your iPad.  Take a look at the resource below for Apple Music.  I've quoted the section about downloading music to listen to offline.  In this case, you would download the music to your iPhone only.  

    Add music from the Apple Music catalog to your Library
     

    How to download music to listen to offline

    You can download songs, albums, or playlists to your device so that you can listen to them when you're not connected to the Internet.* You must download songs, albums, or playlists on each device that you want to use for offline listening.

    In the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Download .

    If you don't see  or , you need to add the songsalbums, or playlists to your Library first.

    View only downloaded music

    If you want to see only music that's downloaded to your device, follow these steps:

    • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: In the Music app, tap Library > Downloaded Music. A message that says "Showing only music on this [device]" appears at the top of the screen. Tap Library in the upper-left corner to see all of your music.

    Take care.