Apple Music doesn't properly anymore (multiple issues)

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Apple Music doesn't properly anymore (multiple issues)

I noticed ever since I downloaded the two most recent software updates early August 2024 (I now have Sonoma 14.6.1), Apple Music is not working properly anymore.

Issue 1: I cannot rename play lists anymore. Using the "edit' button to rename a (smart) play list, the name of the playlist keeps being displayed in the bar on the left under the old name, even though when editing the new name is displayed in the small editing field.

Issue 2: "Last played" doesn't work anymore. Music is not registering that I played certain tracks. They simply do not show in my "last played" playlist and/or under the "last played" column in the playlist itself (I don't know how to call it, English is not my first language).

Issue 3: tracks that I've manually removed from playlists, later still appear in that same playlist.

Seems to me all these bugs are related, having to do with changes not being saved. Anyone else notice these?

Apple can you please fix these bugs? Thank you.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Aug 10, 2024 2:12 AM

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turingtest2

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Aug 25, 2024 6:07 AM in response to rutger16

Try holding down option as you launch Music and explicitly reselect the library that you want it to open, typically ~/Music/Music/Music Library.musiclibrary where ~ is your user's home folder. It seems occasionally Music can present a cached version of the library that doesn't update properly.

Try holding down option+cmd as you launch Music to open it in its safe mode. This may perform some additional integrity checking on the library.

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Aug 24, 2024 8:40 PM in response to rutger16

Yes, I have all those problems and more... There are time consuming work arounds.... change the name of the playlist then restart the mac and the name sticks... but hassle free use is done. Also, if I synch music to my phone... many times the artwork will fail to appear. It's all a huge hassle and I hope the find a fix soon. In the meantime, I'm "scared" to lose all my curated playlists....

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TheLittles

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Aug 24, 2024 9:06 PM in response to Angeloface

Angeloface Said:

"Apple Music doesn't properly anymore (multiple issues): [...]I hope the find a fix soon. In the meantime, I'm "scared" to lose all my curated playlists...."

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To the OP and all readers having this issue:

Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Report this to Apple. Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback Apple receives on this, the more they will know what is going on, and what needs to be fixed in upcoming updates. Apple will know nothing of your issue, if you don't report it to them.

Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
Comment: that this all started after installing an update, and how you have troubleshot it thus far. Include the URL to this thread.
Proceed from there as necessary

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rutger16 Author

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Aug 26, 2024 12:07 AM in response to Angeloface

Thanks for sharing. I also noticed in recent days that the smart playlists features sometimes don't work properly anymore. Just like you said, scared to lose all my curated playlists and it's all a huge hassle to have to use tricks to make it work properly. It really seems to have to do with the latest Sonoma software update; I also keep getting notifications that there are new software updates, but every time I click on that, my Mac tells me my software is up to date (14.6.1). Will just have to wait for a proper update I guess.

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Aug 26, 2024 8:57 PM in response to rutger16

100% a Sonoma software issue. Like I said before - there are a ton of tiny (and time consuming) workarounds, but an update would be best. Still, to be safe, I synch my fav playlist to my phone as "back up"

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TheLittles

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Aug 29, 2024 9:48 PM in response to rutger16

rutger16 Said:

“I did report the issues to Apple; I called them, but might also use your link since I noticed a few new issues in recent days. Useful info though, thanks a lot.”

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You are welcome!

Thank for doing your part! It will help many, for certain.

Excellent job troubleshooting!

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rutger16 Author

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Aug 26, 2024 12:00 AM in response to TheLittles

I did report the issues to Apple; I called them, but might also use your link since I noticed a few new issues in recent days. Useful info though, thanks a lot.

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rutger16 Author

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Aug 26, 2024 12:01 AM in response to turingtest2

I tried, but as a result Music cannot shut down anymore. Will probably just wait for an updated version. Thank you though.

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rutger16 Author

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Aug 30, 2024 12:45 AM in response to Angeloface

Yeah, so do I. But like you said, will just have to wait for an update. It sucks, but still it's good to know I'm not the only one having these issues. Thanks again.

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rutger16 Author

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Aug 30, 2024 12:46 AM in response to TheLittles

Good to hear, thanks ;)

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