Apple Music starts then stops

Mine today has started randomly pausing and it takes a minute before it will resume.

Apple Music is one of the most popular music streaming services out there, which boasts of an impressive 60 million songs library. The app offers direct integration with iOS and Mac ecosystem, making it a preferred choice among iPhone users. It also offers a string of features and various customization options which helps it stand out from its competitors. However, there can be instances when the app doesn't work as intended or display some unexpected error.

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Why does Apple Music keep pausing?

Several iOS users have reported that Apple Music keeps pausing on their devices for reasons unknown. The issue has been reported by many users across various social media channels, with many claiming that the issue has been rampant since the iOS 11 update. While this is likely a system-related issue, it can be easily resolved in a few steps.

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Apple Music keeps pausing: How to fix the issue?

Restart your iPhone

The easiest way to troubleshoot most of the app-related issues is to restart the device. In most cases, this should fix the issue. If not, move on to the next step.

Re-download tracks

Removing your tracks, then re-downloading them is another simple fix to this issue. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Go to your iPhone settings and click on the 'General' option.

Step 2: Click on Storage, then select 'iCloud Usage'.

Step 3: Next, select 'Manage Storage' to bring up a list of installed apps on your device.

Step 4: Tap on 'Apple Music'.

Step 5: Select 'Music' and click on the 'Edit' button. Select the 'All Songs' option and hit 'Delete'

Step 6: Re-sync all of your tracks.

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Turn off Siri

While this may come as a surprise, turning off Siri can also help fix the issue in certain cases. This is because every time you wake up Siri, it can interfere with the music playing on your device.

Re-install the Music app

If the above solutions don't resolve the issue, it is suggested that you re-install Apple Music on your device. Re-installing the app can also fix issues with skipping tracks.

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Published: February 10, 2021 18:16 IST

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Jun 8, 2021 2:11 PM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

Edit: Dolby atmos. Not spatial audio.

Jun 8, 2021 2:11 PM

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Jun 10, 2021 1:09 AM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

I have the same problem. The bug is a little inconsistent. Have you only experienced the issue when connected via Bluetooth? Also, have you noticed the artwork thumbnails keep on refreshing when you select a track to play.

Jun 10, 2021 1:09 AM

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Jun 10, 2021 11:44 AM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

Sign out iCloud in your device, restart, sign in again to iCloud. Then open Apple Music, sign in and you are done.

That worked for me.

Jun 10, 2021 11:44 AM

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Jun 10, 2021 2:32 PM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

you gotta switch on Download in Dobly Atmos in Settings - Music, then add the song to Library and download them before play.... this is temporary fixed I found myself....It seems there's problem with decrypted Atmos and Lossless file during streaming.

The issue did not consistently occur to me.

Jun 10, 2021 2:32 PM

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Jun 14, 2021 1:03 AM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

This happens when you have too many Bluetooth devices listed in your phone

Delete 2 or 3 and reopen Apple Music

Hope this helps

Jun 14, 2021 1:03 AM

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Jun 14, 2021 1:32 AM in response to tommy.lam In response to tommy.lam

You will have to go to settings and go to the music setting. Then you want to turn the Dolby Atmos off. This Should Work 💪.

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Jun 14, 2021 1:50 AM in response to Zw_Engineer In response to Zw_Engineer

i only have the necessary Bluetooth connections I need.

why would Bluetooth be affecting this?

Jun 14, 2021 1:50 AM

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Jun 14, 2021 8:55 AM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

I am having the same issue and none of the solutions on this thread have worked for me so far.

For me, this issue is highly consistent and reproducible (note only for Dolby Atmos playback).

Perhaps an update is needed to fix?

Jun 14, 2021 8:55 AM

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Jun 14, 2021 6:39 PM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

Same problem here. I have tried everything possible but nothing has worked for me.

still waiting on a solution. Can’t listen to my music the way it is supposed to be.

Jun 14, 2021 6:39 PM

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Jun 14, 2021 6:43 PM in response to the_fury_2000 In response to the_fury_2000

You will have to go to settings and go to the music setting. Then you want to turn the Dolby Atmos off. This Should Work 💪.

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Jun 14, 2021 10:26 PM in response to davienburgin In response to davienburgin

Yes, this works, but at the cost of Dolby Atmos. Hoping for a fix so that this feature can be used.

Jun 14, 2021 10:26 PM

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Jun 16, 2021 2:00 AM in response to direshan daniel In response to direshan daniel

Even if i turn off dolby and reinstall my music it doesn't work...

this is pretty unacceptable of apple, people pay for this stuff...

idc about the spacial audio or losless audio, but if this problem isn't recognized any time soon, I might switch to spotify or deezer. Just want to listen to my songs offline

Jun 16, 2021 2:00 AM

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Jun 16, 2021 6:38 AM in response to Zw_Engineer In response to Zw_Engineer

Nope...I only have 2 connected & it still happens.

Jun 16, 2021 6:38 AM

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