Unable to save sort options in Music app on Mac

Is there something else I need to do after selecting my sort options in the library. They don't save when I return to the app. iTunes gave me the view every time I opened the app but doesn't seem to in Music. It keeps my columns but the sort options are reset ?

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Posted on Apr 25, 2025 07:26 AM

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