A free 3-month subscription to the new streaming service Apple Music spoiled the statistics of similar music services Google Play Music, Yandex.Music and online players from the App Store. Millions of Apple technology users enjoy free access to licensed music content and are gradually emerging from the shadow of pirated copies. If you're already subscribed to Apple Music, but the thought of paying for a subscription is haunting you, it's time to turn off auto-renewal and enjoy Apple Music for 90 days.
Don't be afraid, sign up for an individual or family (up to 6 people) subscription to Apple Music for 169 and 269 rubles, respectively (for Russia). For other countries, individual access costs range from $1.99/$2.99 (India) to $9.99/$14.99 (USA). Money from the card connected to the Apple ID will begin to be automatically debited in favor of Apple Music only 3 months from the date of subscription (the trial period is 90 days). If you do not want to use the Apple music service for money, during this time, turn off automatic subscription renewal. You can do this on a Windows or Mac computer, and on an iPhone or iPad.
Cancel on iOS or iPadOS
Go to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your device and tap Apple Music. On the Change Subscription Settings screen, click the Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Trial Subscription) button and confirm cancellation.
You can also cancel your subscription directly from the Apple Music app by tapping the Listen and then tapping the profile icon in the top right corner. On the Account page, click Manage Subscription to cancel or change your subscription.
What happens to downloaded music when you unsubscribe?
If a person wants to unsubscribe from music, then he should also understand that he automatically loses all the songs that were in his account, including playlists and collections - everything that was associated with the account. This is done due to the fact that the company cannot provide access to even existing music for free if it was not purchased but installed using a subscription.
If the music was purchased in advance not through a subscription, then it will remain. Apple can store all the library data it had before. If the user decides to renew the connection, then all data will be saved, and he will not lose anything in the end, because all data is saved in the cloud from the company.
It is worth noting the fact that although the music is saved, the user cannot listen to it, since he does not have a special subscription. Upon renewal, he will receive back all the music that he previously had on the device.
Canceling an Apple Music subscription from iTunes
If you have a Windows computer or haven't yet updated your Mac to Catalina or later and have the iTunes app, you can cancel your subscription there. Open iTunes and select Account > Sign In, then enter your Apple ID password to view your account information.
Scroll down your account page and click on the Manage link next to the Subscriptions option. Click the Change next to your Apple Music subscription.
On the Change Subscription Settings , click the button to cancel your subscription. A message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to cancel your subscription. Click the "Confirm" button.
How to reduce your subscription fee
It turns out that you can save money on the service. There are several methods on how to save on connection costs.
In general, there are 4 tariffs, more details about each can be seen in this video:
Each of which has a certain cost:
- Individual for a month – 169 rubles per month;
- Individual annual 1690 rubles per year;
- A family subscription, which includes 6 accounts, costs only 269 rubles for a month;
- A student subscription for a maximum of 4 years costs 75 rubles per month.
It immediately becomes clear that if the user wants to save money, then he needs to choose the appropriate tariff for himself. The most profitable of all is the student one, if the user wants to use it individually, but it is worth noting that for registration it is necessary to provide student status.
If the user is not a student, then there is an option to pay an annual individual subscription, since it is cheaper than a monthly one. If a person has a family, then he can negotiate with them and split the cost of paying for the connection. It will be even more profitable.
There is such a life hack: you need to cancel your subscription, and after a while the company will again offer a trial period - 3 months for 169 rubles. This is the most profitable and will save money.
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Question to the expert
Are there additional ways to cancel your subscription?
Yes, you can also do this through phone services and through Apple TV, if connected.
How to confirm that you are a student?
You must present your student status upon registration. Usually a letter is sent to the post office, where it is necessary to photograph the document.
After reconnecting, will all files be restored?
Yes, all playlists and music will return to their place as they were before the subscription was cancelled.
Canceling a subscription on Android
Android users subscribed to Apple Music can tap the "Listen" icon, then open the three-dot settings menu and select "Account." From there, select "Manage Subscription" and click "Cancel Subscription."
If you subscribed through the Play Store, you can also cancel it there. Open the hamburger menu in the app and select Subscriptions to see all your current and previous subscriptions. Tap the Remove link next to the Apple Music entry to cancel the service.
Why do you need to disable your Apple music subscription on your iPhone?
It is worth noting that registering a connection is much more profitable than purchasing independent tracks. This service is distributed by subscription, that is, for the first 3 months the user can listen to the songs he likes for free, and after that he will have to pay a certain amount of money to continue working with this service.
This is precisely the main reason why many users want to disable their music subscription - the free three-month period has expired, they need to somehow disable the subscription so that they do not start writing off their savings.
Some users actually lose the need to pay a fixed price every month to listen to their favorite tracks.
For more information on how to subscribe, watch this video
As a rule, users start looking for options after the program notifies about the end of the free period. To refuse the program so that it stops providing services and does not take money, you need to cancel your subscription. This can be done in different ways.
Cancel on Mac
Starting with macOS Catalina, Apple abandoned the iTunes app, so the process for canceling your Apple Music subscription has changed. If you're using Catalina or Big Sur, click the Apple icon, open System Preferences, and select Apple ID. Click Media & Purchases in the sidebar and then the Manage button next to Subscriptions.
After this you will see all your subscriptions. Click Change next to your Apple Music subscription, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm cancellation, then click "Done" to close the subscription window.
You can also go directly to the App Store to cancel and manage your Apple Music subscription. Open the App Store on your Mac and click on your account name and image in the bottom left corner. Click View Information, then sign in using your Apple ID password if prompted.
Scroll down the Account Information page until you reach the Manage section. Click the "Manage" link next to the "Subscriptions" field.
Click the Change link next to your Apple Music subscription, click Cancel Subscription, and confirm cancellation.
How to get your subscription back again
You can also return your music subscription in the settings, just as you deleted it. Just go to them, find the “Subscription” section, and then click on “Renew subscription”.
It’s easier to use the application where you need to enter your username and password from your old account. After this, all the songs that were downloaded previously will appear in the application itself again. This way the person can get connected again.
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If your subscription still doesn't show up
- Make sure your device has the latest software or update Apple Music for Android to the latest version.
- You may have signed in with a different Apple ID when you subscribed. Sign in with this Apple ID and check if subscriptions are billed for this account. If two-factor authentication is enabled, you may be prompted to enter a verification code. If you don't remember the password for this Apple ID, we can help you.
- If you are not the family organizer, you can cancel your subscription, but the organizer will continue to be billed for the family subscription until they cancel it.
- If you signed up for Apple Music through your network operator, contact your network operator to cancel your subscription.
- If you receive an email about subscribing or charging for Apple Music, but you're not sure if it's real, determine if the emails are genuine from Apple.
- If you still can't view or manage your subscription, contact Apple Support.
Change purchase type
The type change can be made at any time. Each opens access to the full catalog, but there are certain differences, such as: • Monthly individual - payment is made monthly, when registering annual - payment is made immediately and only for 10 months; • When connecting a family one, it becomes possible for several users to use it simultaneously, and each will have a separate media library. How much does it cost to subscribe to AppleMusic for a family? The cost can be found when logging into the application after the trial period; • Student is issued at a reduced cost for a period of up to 4 years. To change the type to individual monthly, individual annual, family or student, you must follow a specific procedure for each iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Mac or Windows computer, or Apple TV (4th generation) device.
How to disable paid services or change type on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
To do this you need to: • Open the “Music” program and click “For you”; • Press the profile button, then “View Apple ID” (you can enter a password to log in); • Click the “Show” button, then click the button of the desired application; • Click “Options” and select the desired option.
How to Unsubscribe or Change All Paid Services on Mac or PC
How to unsubscribe from music using a computer? To cancel the action, you must do the following: • Open iTunes; • Select “Account” at the top of the program, then click “View” (you can enter a password to log in); • Scroll through “Account Information”, click “Settings”; • Near the purchases section, click “Manage”, then this application; • Select an option from those presented.
Change type on Apple TV (4th generation)
To unsubscribe or change the type, you need to: • Open “Settings” and select “Account”; • Go to the purchases section and select “Management” (you can enter a password to log into the system); • Select the desired application, then change. TV gadgets up to the 4th generation model are not compatible with the music application.
To learn more
- If you're not already a subscriber, you can join Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Mac or PC, or on an Android device or Chromebook that supports Android apps. Find out which tablets support Android applications.
- You can change the payment method you use for Apple Music and other purchases.
- Activate gift cards into your account to use for Apple Music subscriptions.
- Learn more about how to make an apple music family subscription.
- Learn more about how to make an Apple Music Student Pass, who is eligible and how to verify eligibility.
- Find out what to do if you see an unfamiliar charge on your application.
*If you cancel during your trial period, you will lose access to the Apple Music catalog and features immediately.
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Do you want to cancel your Apple Music subscription?
Perhaps you took advantage of the three-month trial and used it often, or maybe you prefer to use Yandex Music or another music cloud service.
If you still can't view your subscriptions
- Make sure you have the software on your device or update the Music for Android app to the latest version.
- You may have been signed up with a different Apple ID when you originally signed up. Sign in to that Apple ID and check to see if your payment arrives in your account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will be prompted to enter a verification code. If you can't remember the password for this Apple ID, we can help.
- If you are not the family group organizer, you can keep the family's subscription, but the organizer will keep receiving the family's subscription bill until they cancel it.
- If you subscribed to Apple Music from your mobile phone provider, contact them to cancel.
- If you received an email about signing up for Apple Music or free and you don't know if it's real, make sure it's a legitimate email from Apple.
- If you still can't view or manage your subscription, contact Apple Support.
Join an existing family
If you're already part of a Family Sharing group that's an Apple Music Family subscription, you don't need to do anything to join.
If you have an Apple Music individual subscription and want to join an existing family that you are no longer a part of, follow these steps:
- Ask the family organizer to invite you to join their family group.
- Accept the invitation to join the group.
- Once you've accepted the invitation, open the Music app and make sure you're part of a group. Walk through the steps to manage subscriptions on your device and make sure you have family subscriptions.
When you join a Family, Individual or Student subscription, your subscriptions will be canceled at the end of the next billing cycle. If you want to leave the family and reload your individual or student membership later, you can return.
How to cancel or change your Apple Music subscription via iPhone, iPad, iPod?
It is worth noting in advance that if you cancel your subscription, it can be restored within 24 hours.
If the above devices are used, then you need to go to the “View my subscriptions” tab. Then you should do the following:
- Go to “Settings”, select your name and go to the “iTunes Store and App Store” tab.
- Click on “ID” located at the top of the screen, and then click on view, as the device may require you to enter it.
- Scroll the highlighted list to the “Subscriptions” tab and select it.
- There we select our subscription to the Apple Music application.
When a subscription fee is charged but does not appear in the list, you need to make sure that you are logged in with the correct ID. It must be similar to the ID that was used for registration. If everything is correct, there will be a “Delete subscription” tab.
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To change a subscription, you need to go to “Available options”, which can be changed by selecting the type of subscription, as well as its cost.
Another important point: no refunds are made; the subscription is disabled at the end of the period that was paid for, but it continues to be valid until this period.
