How to Restore Apple Music Library After Subscription Ends: Tips and Strategies

As an Apple Music subscriber, you’ve probably built a rich and diverse music library on the platform. But what happens when your subscription ends? Can you still access your beloved music library? If not, how do you restore it? Here are some tips and strategies to help you out.

1. Understand the aftermath of subscription ending

Before exploring ways to restore your Apple Music library, it’s essential to understand what happens when your subscription expires. When your subscription ends, you won’t be able to stream or download music from the Apple Music catalog anymore. However, if you’ve downloaded music to your device before, you can still access and play those files locally.

2. Restore via iCloud backup

If you’ve been syncing your Apple Music library with iCloud, you can restore your music library by restoring your iCloud backup. This will give you access to all the music you had in your library before the subscription ended.

To restore via iCloud backup:

1. Open Settings on your iOS device.

2. Navigate to iCloud and ensure that iCloud Music Library is enabled.

3. Go to General > Reset and choose “Erase All Content and Settings.”

4. When prompted, select “Restore from iCloud Backup.”

5. Choose the most recent backup containing your music library and wait for the process to complete.

6. Manually re-add music to your library

If restoring via iCloud backup doesn’t work or you don’t have a backup, you can manually re-add music to your Apple Music library by syncing your devices or downloading tracks again from the Apple Music catalog.

To manually re-add music:

1. Connect your devices to your computer and sync them using iTunes or Finder on Mac OS X. This will transfer any locally stored music files from your devices back to your computer or other devices with synced storage capabilities. You can also sync through iCould after ensuring it’s properly configured for syncing purposes on iOS devices by going to Settings > iCould > iCould Drive > Manage Storage > Select which files you want to sync with iCould drive.
2. If you have any purchased tracks that are not automatically re-added to your library after subscription renewal, search for them in Apple Music and download them again. All purchases made within an active subscription period can be re-downloaded without additional cost upon subscription renewal by navigating through Accounts > Purchase History in Apple Music app on iOS devices or clicking on Account icon > Purchase History in iTunes on computers. Search for specific tracks or albums by name or browse through recently purchased items for easy access and re-download options for each item listed in purchase history section of Apple Music app or iTunes store website respectively.. 3 . Explore new music while rediscovering old favorites After restoring your library or re-adding some tracks manually , take some time to explore new music while rediscovering old favorites that might have been lost amidst changes in preferences over time due to various factors like new releases coming out regularly or just changes in overall taste and interests as one ages etc . Explore new genres or artists based on past preferences , enjoy personalizing playlists accordingly by mixing up new songs with old ones from favorite genres / artists , use daily recommendations / algorithmic playlists available within Apple Music app for inspiration , etc . 4 . Use third party software / services for better management of large music libraries If you have a large collection of music stored locally across different devices that require more sophisticated management solutions beyond what’s offered natively by default in stock applications such as managing tagging of files (including title , artist , album info , etc . ) organizing into playlists for seamless streaming later , scanning / cleaning up duplicates , etc . , consider using third party software / services specifically designed for better management of large music libraries such as MusicBee , Audacity , MediaMonkey , etc . These tools provide additional features like file tagging , auto tagging , batch editing capabilities , quick searching within vast collection of music files etc., facilitating much smoother and efficient organization over longer periods even if music library constantly growing . Regularly updating metadata information like artist names , track titles , album details etc . also helps maintain consistency across different platforms where music files are stored / synced for seamless streaming later without encountering issues due missing metadata fields that may arise especially when transitioning between different platforms due updated subscription status ( i . e . transitioning between offline playback after cancellation due reaching expiry status vs transitioning online playback during active subscription status again). **Closing Thoughts **: Despite initially daunting prospect finding ones self in situation where previously built up extensive Apple Music library suddenly becomes inaccessible upon expiry of subscription status due various reasons mentioned above , there still hope ! Follow steps outlined above regarding restoring via iCloud backup manually re adding tracks locally stored on devices as well exploring new music while rediscovering old favorites after re establishing access again can help get back favorite tunes enjoyed during active subscription period even after its conclusion period . Additionally consider