Apple Music doesn't play explicit songs

I have the restrictions turned off completely, and yet Apple Music doesn't play songs with explicit content, doesn't let me add them to library etc. I have iOS12 installed recently.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 18, 2018 9:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2018 8:32 AM

Go to iTunes Store and try to buy any explicit song there. There will be a pop-up asking for your permission to play explicit songs. Hit "Allow" and cancel the purchase. Apple Music should play explicits now.

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Dec 25, 2018 1:59 AM in response to irinafromякутск

I think I accidentally found the solutions. I’m also on iOS 12.1, so here’s what I did:

  • Close all recent apps (double click home button and swipe up), make sure no single app is running
  • Open Settings >>> Screen Time >>> Turn OFF Screen Time
  • Back to Home Screen, close all apps again
  • Return to Settings >>> Screen Time >>> Turn ON Screen Time
  • In Screen Time, choose: Content & Privacy Restrictions >>> Disable/Switch Off Content & Privacy Restrictions button at the very top
  • Return to home screen, now open iTunes Store, switch to Music Store and preview any explicit music
  • Choose ALLOW when the Pop Up asks you to allow Explicit Contents on your phone


There you go, I hope this will help you.


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