If you do not renew your Apple Music subscription do you lose access to all the music you have previously purchased?

If you do not renew your Apple Music subscription does that eliminate access to all the music you have already purchased?

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 1:45 PM

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Mac Jim ID

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Jun 19, 2023 2:04 PM in response to MPECKHAM

Any music you downloaded with Apple Music or the Playlists created will be lost when the subscription is not renewed. If you purchased music through the iTunes Store, then those are yours without the subscription.

Downloading music while subscribed to Apple Music is not the same as purchasing music.

Niel

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Jun 19, 2023 1:51 PM in response to MPECKHAM

If you got it through the subscription, yes. Otherwise, no.

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If you do not renew your Apple Music subscription do you lose access to all the music you have previously purchased?

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