How to Stop Apple Music from Deleting Songs [100% Working]

Part 1: Why Apple Music Is Deleting Songs from My Library

Have you ever noticed unexpected changes in your Apple Music library, such as songs being added or deleted without your permission? It can be a bewildering experience. Here are some common reasons why this might happen:

Songs Are No Longer Available on Apple Music

Some imported or uploaded songs may become unavailable if they are not included in Apple's catalog. When iCloud Music Library attempts to match and upload these tracks, songs not present in Apple's catalog can become inaccessible. Additionally, changes in royalties or artist contracts may trigger the removal of certain tracks without notice, which is beyond the user's control.

iCloud Music Library / Sync Library Is Not Functioning

Syncing issues can cause tracks to disappear across devices. Interruptions during the syncing process, such as a weak internet connection or misconfigured device settings, may result in an incomplete music library on a device. The songs may still exist in iCloud or on other devices but remain missing on the affected device.

Apple Music Subscription Has Expired

Songs added or uploaded to Apple Music require an active subscription. Once a subscription expires, downloads from Apple's catalog and associated playlists are removed from the library. Access to these tracks is restored only after renewing the subscription.

Device Is Managing Storage Automatically

When device storage is low and Optimize Storage is enabled, Apple Music may automatically remove downloaded songs to free up space. While the tracks remain in the cloud, they are removed from the device until they are re-downloaded.

Songs Were Deleted Manually

Songs may be removed intentionally or accidentally during library management. Deletions can also occur if another user accesses the Apple Music account.

Songs Are Mismatched or Not Recognized

Apple Music may fail to match or recognize uploaded or imported songs. Tracks that are not recognized can disappear from the library entirely.

Other Potential Causes

Other factors, such as app bugs, software updates that reset settings, or conflicts with other apps, can result in missing songs. These issues are less common but can still affect access to tracks.

Part 2: How to Stop Apple Music from Deleting Songs

Solution 1: Check Your Apple ID and Subscription

An expired Apple Music subscription can lead to the disappearance of songs, playlists, and even your entire music library. You may lose access to songs added from Apple's library or your personal collection synced via iCloud Music Library. The service is only available when your subscription is active. It's crucial to verify your subscription status to maintain access to your music content and restore it promptly if needed.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Select "Subscriptions" to manage your Apple Music subscription.
4. Look for Apple Music in the list of subscriptions.
5. Verify if your subscription is active and not expired.
6. If your subscription has expired, you can renew it directly from the Subscriptions section in Settings. This ensures continuous access to Apple Music and prevents any interruptions in your music library.

Solution 2: Ensure Sync Library Is Enabled

It's crucial to ensure all devices using Apple Music are signed in with the same Apple ID and have Sync Library enabled to maintain consistent access to your music across platforms. Sync Library allows you to access your entire music library, including playlists, purchased songs, and your own music, across all your devices. It ensures that any changes made to your music collection, such as re-adding songs that were once removed, are reflected universally.

• On Windows/Mac:

  

  1. Open the Apple Music app on Mac or iTunes on Windows.
  2. In the menu bar or iTunes window, go to Account > View My Account and confirm your account details.
  3. Go to Edit > Preferences > General (iTunes) or Music > Preferences > General (Music).
  4. Find iCloud Music Library (iTunes) or Sync Library (Music) and uncheck the box to disable it.
  5. Close and reopen the Apple Music app or iTunes.
  6. Repeat steps above to access the Sync Library setting and enable it again.
  7. Allow some time for your library to resync across your devices. You can monitor this process in the top right corner.

• On iPhone:

  

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Music.
  3. Find Sync Library and toggle it off.
  4. Power off your iPhone and then turn it back on.
  5. Return to Music > Sync Library and toggle it on.
  6. Your music library will start syncing across your devices.

Solution 3: Turn Off "Optimize Storage"

Optimize Storage is a feature that helps manage the storage space on your iPhone by automatically removing downloaded music that you haven't played recently. It allows you to set a minimum storage amount (e.g., 15GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, or None) to control how much space should be maintained for offline music. Though this allows room for new music additions to your library without consuming excessive storage, it may remove downloaded music that hasn't been played recently to free up space.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Music.
3. Find Optimize Storage and tap on it.
4. Choose a minimum storage option that suits your needs or select None if you prefer not to limit storage.
5. Periodically check the storage usage under Optimize Storage to ensure it's not deleting music you want to keep.
6. If you notice that Optimize Storage is removing music you want to keep, consider adjusting the minimum storage setting or disabling the feature.

Solution 4: Verify the Status of Your Songs

If you encounter issues with syncing, try checking the status of your songs within iTunes or Apple Music app on your computer for further music management.

1. Launch the Apple Music app on Mac or iTunes on Windows.
2. Select "Songs" from the sidebar.
3. Show Cloud status and download:
• Mac:> Go to View > Show View Options and ensure "Cloud Status" and "Cloud Download" are checked.
• Windows: Right-click on the headings bar and select "Cloud Status" and "Cloud Download."
4. Look for the removed status next to your songs.
5. To restore it on devices with Sync Library turned on, ensure all devices are online.
6. Click the cloud download button to re-download.
7. Use "Add to Cloud Music Library" if available.
8. Keep your library synced by updating the Cloud Library:
• Mac/Windows: Go to File > Library > Update Cloud Library (Mac) or use Sidebar Actions > Library > Update Cloud Library (Windows).

Solution 5: Show All Apple Music Contents

The "Show Apple Music" setting allows you to control whether Apple Music suggestions and content appear in your library and playlists. Enabling this setting ensures that your library remains organized with only the music you intend to keep. However, it may also remove some music.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Music.
3. Find Show Apple Music and toggle it on or off based on your preference.
4. After adjusting the setting, check your music library and playlists to ensure it reflects your desired content.
5. If you prefer to keep your library free from Apple Music suggestions, keep the setting turned off.

Solution 6: Re-download Purchased Songs

Songs purchased from the iTunes Store can sometimes disappear from your device even if they remain in your library. Re-downloading these songs ensures that they are available both in the cloud and offline.

• For iPhone:

  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap the Library tab and select Songs or Albums.
  3. Locate the purchased song that is missing.
  4. Tap the Download icon next to the song or album to restore it to your device.

• For Windows/Mac:

  1. Open the Apple Music app on Mac or iTunes on Windows.
  2. Navigate to Purchased in the sidebar.
  3. Locate the missing song or album.
  4. Click the Download icon to re-download the content to your library and make it available offline.

Solution 7: Re-add Any Removed Songs

If you find that songs have been deleted from your Apple Music library, you can manually re-add them. This process is straightforward and can help restore your music collection quickly. Additionally, consider using third-party tools like Music Library Tracker to monitor changes in your library or ViWizard Apple Music Converter to back up your entire library.

• For iPhone:

  

  1. Launch the Apple Music app on your iPhone.
  2. Use the search bar to find the deleted song you want to re-add.
  3. Tap the + button or Add to Library/Playlist to add the song back to your library.
  4. If you want the song available offline, tap the Download icon next to the song.

• For Windows/Mac:

  1. Launch the Apple Music app on your Mac or iTunes on Windows.
  2. Use the search bar to locate the deleted song in Apple Music.
  3. Right-click on the song or click the menu button and select "Add to library" or "Add to playlist" to re-add the song to your library.
  4. Click the Download icon next to the song to make it available offline.

Solution 8: Re-authorize Your Device or Apple Account

Sometimes missing songs are caused by authorization issues between your device and your Apple ID. Re-authorizing ensures your device has permission to access your entire Apple Music library.

• For Mac/Windows:

  1. Open Apple Music (Mac) or iTunes (Windows).
  2. In the menu bar, go to Account > Authorizations > Deauthorize This Computer.
  3. Enter your Apple ID credentials to deauthorize.
  4. After deauthorization, go back to Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer and sign in again with your Apple ID.

• For iPhone/iPad:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name at the top of Settings.
  3. Scroll down and sign out of Apple ID, then sign back in.
  4. Open Apple Music to refresh authorization and access your library.

Part 3. How to Keep a Safe Local Backup of Apple Music Songs

Backing up your Apple Music library is essential to ensure you never lose access to your favorite tracks, regardless of subscription status or accidental deletions. A highly effective tool for this task is ViWizard Apple Music Converter. This software allows you to back up your music library by removing DRM (Digital Rights Management) restrictions, making your music accessible across almost any device.

Why Backup Apple Music?

While downloading songs within the Apple Music app offers temporary access, these downloads can be removed due to device settings or during error fixes. Therefore, it's safer to transfer and back up your Apple Music songs to more secure locations like Google Drive, OneDrive, or a USB drive. This ensures your music is protected and always accessible, even if your Apple Music subscription lapses.

How ViWizard Apple Music Converter Works:

ViWizard Apple Music Converter is designed to convert Apple Music tracks into common, DRM-free audio formats such as MP3, M4A, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, and M4B. This conversion process removes the DRM restrictions, allowing you to store and play your music on any device, whether it's a smartphone, tablet, computer, or older MP3 player.

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