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How to Cancel an Apple Music Subscription

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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Music, Podcasts, & Audio Audio Streaming Apple Music Spotify Pandora Prime Music Music For Your Life Podcasts Radio CDs, MP3s, & Other Media

What to Know

Go to For You > your photo > Manage Subscription > Cancel > Done. In older versions of iOS, use the link in the app to access the settings menu This article explains how to cancel Apple Music on iOS 12, including what happens to saved songs and how you are billed after cancellation.

Cancel Apple Music on iPhone

If you've tried the Apple Music streaming service and decided that it's not for you, cancel your subscription during your three-month trial or before your paid subscription renews. Because your subscription is tied to your Apple ID, canceling it in one location cancels it in all locations that use your Apple ID. So, no matter what device you used to sign up, if you end your subscription on iPhone, you're also canceling in iTunes and on your iPad, and vice versa.
Apple continues to refine the Music app. In iOS 12, you're free to modify your subscription within the app. In prior versions of iOS, the app offered a link that took you to a separate settings menu.
Go to the For You section, then tap your photo (or the icon with your initials). Tap Manage Subscription. In the Options list, select an alternative subscription, then tap Done. If you're in a three-month trial period, tap Cancel Free Trial.

What Happens to Saved Songs After Cancellation

While using Apple Music, you might have saved songs for offline playback. In this situation, save the songs in your iTunes or iOS Music library so you can listen to the songs without streaming and using your monthly data plan. You only have access to those songs, however, while you maintain an active subscription. If you cancel your Apple Music plan, you won't be able to listen to those saved songs.

A Note About Cancellation and Billing

After you follow the steps above, your subscription is canceled. However, your access to Apple Music doesn't immediately end at that point. Because subscriptions are charged at the beginning of each month, you'll have access until the end of the current month. For example, if you cancel your subscription on July 2, you can use the service until the end of July. On Aug. 1, your subscription will end, and you won't be charged again. However, if you cancel a trial subscription, your access terminates immediately. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Cancel Apple Arcade How to Cancel Apple TV+ How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription How to Cancel Microsoft 365 How to Cancel Your HBO Max Subscription Fast How to Cancel an Amazon Prime Membership How to Cancel Netflix How to Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone How to See Your Stats and Top Artists on Apple Music (2022) How to Turn Off Family Sharing for iTunes How to Use Apple Music on iPhone and iPad How to Cancel Paramount+ How to Cancel Subscriptions On Roku How to Cancel Your Hulu Subscription How to Cancel PlayStation Plus How to Delete Tinder Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies