9 Best Fixes for Apple Music Not Playing Next Song on iPhone

Apple Music lets you listen to your favorite music tracks on the go. If you use Spotify and wish to switch to Apple Music, you can easily transfer your playlist from Spotify to Apple Music. Sometimes, Apple Music can cause a few issues and often makes you wonder why did you even switch.

Some users have reported that Apple Music is not playing the next song on iPhone. Have you experienced the same? Here is our list of working solutions to help you get rid of this problem.

1. Turn Off Animated Art for Apple Music App

If you have been using Apple Music on Mobile Data, we would recommend turning off the Animated Art feature. Animated Art is basically showing you an animated version of the album art while using the app. Though it is a cool feature, it can eat up a lot of your Mobile Data. If Apple Music is not playing the next song on your iPhone, you can turn off the Animated Art feature. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Music.

Step 3: Scroll down and select Animated Art in the Music menu.

Step 4: Tap the toggle to turn off Animated Art.

Step 5: Close the Settings app and open Apple Music to check if the problem is solved.

2. Switch From Mobile Data to Wi-Fi

If turning off Animated Art did not help, you should consider switching from Mobile Data to Wi-Fi, if possible. The strength of your Mobile Data connectivity depends a lot on your current location. You might not get optimum speeds on Mobile Data. So switch to a Wi-Fi network.

3. Check Wi-Fi Network Speed

If you connect to a Wi-Fi network, we recommend checking your internet speed to check if your Internet Service Provider is not facing any downtime or undertaking maintenance work in your area. If that is the case, the Apple Music app might not work properly.

4. Connect to a 5GHz Frequency Band

To enjoy faster internet speeds, switch from a 2.4GHz frequency band to a 5GHz frequency band if you use a dual-band router. That’ll let your iPhone use more bandwidth easily. Stay close to your router to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.

5. Download the Song That You Wish to Play Next

If cannot play the next song on Apple Music, you can download it on your iPhone. Just ensure that you have enough storage space on your iPhone, or else you can free up storage space without deleting apps. Follow these steps to download the song.

Step 1: Open Apple Music on your iPhone.

Step 2: Search for the song that you wish to download.

Step 3: Tap the three dots next to the song name.

Step 4: Select Download from the list of options.

The circular icon will indicate the song download status.

The grey arrow icon next to the three dots will signify that your song has been downloaded. Tap on the song to start playing.

6. Re-Enable Sync Library in Music Settings

If you don’t wish to download the song or are facing issues with streaming or downloading songs, you can try re-enabling the Sync Library option for Apple Music. The songs you added your library from your iPad or Mac may not have synced properly with your iPhone. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Music.

Step 3: Tap the toggle next to Sync Library.

Step 4: Tap on Turn Off to confirm your choice.

Step 5: Wait for a few seconds and tap the toggle again to re-enable Sync Library.

Step 6: Close the Settings app and open Apple Music after some time to check if the problem is solved.

7. Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone

If the previous step did not help, try resetting the network settings on your iPhone. It is a great troubleshooting method for removing internet or Bluetooth connectivity on your iPhone. If Apple Music is not playing the next song on your iPhone, you can try this method by following these steps.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on General.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 4: Select Reset at the bottom.

Step 5: Select Reset Network Settings from the pop-up menu.

Step 6: Enter your iPhone passcode.

Step 7: Connect to your Wi-Fi network again and open Apple Music to see if the problem is solved.

8. Force Quit and Relaunch Apple Music

If the issue persists, you should now try to force quit and relaunch the Apple Music app. This will give it a fresh start on your iPhone. Follow these steps.

Step 1: From the home screen of your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom and hold.

Step 2: Once the windows for all apps appear on your screen, look for Apple Music.

Step 3: Tap to select it and swipe up the Apple Music app window to remove it from the background.

Step 4: Relaunch Apple Music and check if the problem is solved.

9. Update iOS Version to Update Apple Music

There is a chance that a bug in your current version of Apple Music is causing this issue. Also, this only applies if you did not update the iOS version on your iPhone in a while. You should update the version of iOS on your iPhone. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and select General.

Step 3: Tap on Software Update.

Step 4: If there’s an update available, download and install it.

Step 5: After the installation is complete, open Apple Music and check if the issue is resolved.

Switch to the Next Song

Apple Music allows you to listen to your favorite songs in Dolby Atmos. But for that, you need to enable the feature on your iPhone, and you’l need Dolby Atmos compatible headphones. Check out our post on how to enable Dolby Atmos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for a better listening experience.