My downloaded music and audio books don't play on my iPhone during flights

Downloaded books and music don’t play on flight. Get “no internet“ message but if downloaded why is this needed?


T-mobile web link active or off makes no difference—books don’t play.



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Original Title: No music or audiobooks in flight

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 28, 2025 07:16 AM

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Jun 28, 2025 07:54 PM in response to Abditory

If you are talking about "offline listening" copies of Apple Music subscription songs, I would suggest playing one song, while you are in the airport, before you get onto the plane.


Hopefully, if the Music app wants to do any Internet-based check that you are still a subscriber, it will take care of that, then – and the authorization will last even after you are on the plane with no Internet connection.

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My downloaded music and audio books don't play on my iPhone during flights

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