Audio/Music not resuming after a call, alarm or other interruption

How can I have my audio/music keep playing automatically without me needing to hit the play button every time there's a call?


Right now the music pauses play when someone calls, even if I decline the call, the music stays paused. Same with alarms or other interruptions. This didn't used to be the case maybe 1+ years ago.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 10:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2023 08:55 PM

No, that unfortunately wasn't it.

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Feb 27, 2023 11:28 AM in response to DrDizzave

Hey there DrDizzave,


Does this occur if you are playing music directly from your iPhone or using another audio source, like a Bluetooth headset, speaker, or car stereo? Does it happen no matter the audio source?


We also notice that iOS 13 is listed as the OS on your iPhone. If you haven’t already, back up and update to iOS 16.3.1 as stated in the last post. This could resolve the issue. Here’s how:


  1. "Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
  2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
  3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
  4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
  5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do."


Update your iPhone or iPad


Take care.

Feb 24, 2023 05:18 PM in response to DrDizzave

Hello DrDizzave,


If your music does not resume after receiving a notification of a call, alarm, etc. the steps below can help:


"Close and reopen the app

Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

Restart your device

Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

Check for updates

To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.

 "

If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


Cheers.


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