Downloaded Music is Sensored

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Downloaded Music is Sensored

On random songs/full albums, when streaming, I can hear the explicit version. However, when I download the songs/albums to a playlist or just to my library, Apple automatically censors them. I do not have any restrictions active on my phone, so I don't know why this is happening.

iPhone 8, iOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 15, 2018 6:22 AM

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jeremy_v

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Jun 17, 2018 4:27 PM in response to rienzoma

Hello rienzoma,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that you are not able to download and play explicit versions of songs using Apple Music on your iPhone. I would be happy to provide some troubleshooting steps for this behavior.

If you previously had a clean version of the song/album in your iCloud Music Library, it could be preventing you from downloading the explicit version. Let's start by having you delete one of the clean versions of a song from your iPhone following the steps here:

Delete music, movies, and TV shows from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Specifically, use these steps to delete a song:

Delete a single item

In the Music app, find the item that you want to delete. If you see a download icon next to the item, the item is stored in the cloud, not on your device.

Use 3D Touch or touch and hold the item.

Tap Remove .

When prompted to confirm, tap Remove Download or Remove Downloads.

Once the song has been removed, redownload the explicit version with the steps here:

Redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books from the iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store - Apple Support

Let us know if there's any change, or if you're still only able to play the clean version after.

Cheers!

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