3 Ways to Fix Apple Music Not Downloading Songs

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Enable Downloads Over Cellular Data

You must ensure to permit Apple Music to download music over mobile data. If not, you can’t do the same.

On iPhone

Open theSettingsapp > go toMusic> scroll to theDownloadsmenu > turn on the toggle forDownload over Cellular.

On Android

Open theApple Music app> tap on thethree dots iconat the top right > selectSettings> tap onMobile Data> turn on the toggle forDownloads.

Also Read:How to add downloaded music to Apple Music library

Fix 2: Check Cellular Data for Apple Music

If Apple Music is not downloading songs while using mobile data only, check if you have enabled internet access for it in the first place. If not, provide mobile data access.

On iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onMobile Data.

Step 2:Scroll down to findMusic> turn on the toggle for the same.

On Android

Step 1:Long-tap on theApple Music iconin your app drawer > tap on theinfobutton.

Step 2:Tap onData Usage> ensure you haveturned offthe toggle that disables mobile data access for Apple Music.

Also Read:How to add and manage favorite songs on Apple Music

Fix 3: Clear Apple Music Cache (Android)

Clearing the Apple Music cache deletes all the junk files generated by the app. This helps you free up storage and eliminates bugs preventing you from downloading songs. However, you can clear the app cache on an Android device only, not on an iPhone.

Tap and hold theApple Music app icon> selectApp info>Storage usage>Clear Cache.

Also Read:Best ways to fix downloaded songs not showing on Apple Music

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Last updated on 02 August, 2024

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