How to cancel apple music on android

Since its launch in 2015, Apple Music has grown steadily to the point where it is now the second most popular music streaming service in the world, with only Spotify ahead. If you’re already a subscriber, then you’ll know about the huge range of songs and artists that are available on the platform, but also that it’s primarily for those who own Apple products.

Now, if you’ve already looked, you’ll have struggled to find anywhere that allows you to manage your subscription: Apple doesn’t want to make it easy to cancel. But we show you how to do this on a range of different devices.

How to cancel Apple Music on iPhone or iPad

To end your subscription to Apple Music on your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Settings app then tap on your account name at the top of the page. On the next screen you’ll see an option for Subscriptions. Tap this then select Apple Music from the list and tap Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android
 

If you don’t see an option for Subscriptions tap iTunes & App Store instead, then select your Apple ID and tap View Apple ID scroll down until you find Subscriptions, select it, then tap Apple Music and Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel Apple Music on Android

Open the Apple Music app on your Android device, then tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select Account. In here, under the Subscription heading you should see the option to Manage Membership. Tap this and cancel your subscription.  

How to cancel Apple Music on Windows

You can cancel your Apple Music subscription from your PC as long as you have iTunes installed. To do so, open iTunes and go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and select Account > View My Account then scroll down to the bottom of the page until you find the section marked Settings.

Next to the Subscriptions heading you’ll see the option to Manage. Click this, then choose the Edit option next to Apple Music and finally click Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

It’s possible that you won’t find Apple Music in your list of subscriptions in iTunes. In this case, you’ll need to use an iPhone or iPad to cancel.

Cancelling Apple Music on a Mac

On a Mac you’ll need to open the App Store app, then click on your name in the bottom left corner of the screen. At the top on the main panel, click View Information then scroll down until you find the section marked Manage. In here you’ll see Subscriptions with the option to Manage them. Click the latter then find Apple Music, click Edit and then Cancel Subscription

Now you’ll be free to try one of the other music providers around without having to pay twice. For our rundown of the ones you should be listening to, read Best music streaming services 2020.

I like Apple Music. It works flawlessly on the iPhone and is just so seamlessly intertwined with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. And its wide-spread availability on Android and Windows means that I have zero issues accessing my music no matter what device I use.

How to cancel apple music on android

But with Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music out there, I keep finding it harder to hold on to my Apple Music subscription with each passing day.

If you are on the same boat but have already made up your mind to ditch Apple Music, then let me show what you must do to cancel your subscription.

It should also work if all you are looking for is avoid getting billed at the end of Apple Music’s generous 3-month trial.

Just keep in mind that you can cancel your Apple Music subscription on any device that you use it on, be it an iPhone, an Android smartphone, a Mac, or a Windows PC. And since your subscription is tied to your Apple ID, the cancellation will automatically apply to all devices.

Note: Despite canceling your subscription, you can keep using Apple Music until the end of the current billing period. You can see how much time you have remaining during the final stages of the cancellation process.

If you are using Apple Music on an iPhone, you can use two ways to cancel your Apple Music subscription. The first method involves using the Music app, while the second method requires making use of the iPhone Settings app. These methods also apply equally to the iPad.

Method 1 – Music App

Step 1: Open the Music app, and then switch to the For You tab. Follow by tapping your profile portrait to the upper-right corner of the screen.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Tap Manage Subscription. On the subsequent screen that contains your Apple Music subscription details, tap Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Tap Confirm to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Method 2 – Settings App

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and then tap your Apple ID. Next, tap Subscriptions.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Select Apple Music Subscription from underneath the Active section. On the screen that follows, tap Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Confirm that you want to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Apple Music – Android

If you use Apple Music on an Android smartphone, you can easily cancel your subscription by diving into the Account section of the Apple Music app.

Step 1: Open the Apple Music app. On any tab, tap the three-dot icon to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then tap Account.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Tap Manage Membership and then tap Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android
How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Tap Confirm on the Confirm Cancellation pop-up to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Apple Music – Mac

Just like on the iPhone and iPad, you have two ways to cancel your Apple Music subscription on the Mac — you can use either the Music app or the System Preferences app.

Note: The following methods apply to Macs running macOS Catalina and higher.

Method 1 – Music App

Step 1: Open the Music app on your Mac. On the menu bar, click Account, and then click View My Account. Wait for a few seconds while the Music app loads your account information.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Scroll down to the Settings section, and then click Manage next to Subscriptions.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Click Edit next to Apple Music Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 4: Click the button labeled Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 5: Click Confirm to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Method 2 – System Preferences

Step 1: Open the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Click the tile labeled Apple ID.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Click the Media & Purchases side-tab, and then click Manage next to Subscriptions.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 4: Click Edit next to Apple Music Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 5: Click Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 6: Confirm that you want to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Apple Music – Windows

On Windows, you can use iTunes to cancel your Apple Music subscription. The steps remain the same across both the desktop and Microsoft Store versions of iTunes.

Step 1: Open iTunes. On the iTunes menu, click Account, and then click View My Account. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID credentials.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 2: Scroll down the Account screen to the Settings section, and then click Manage next to Subscriptions.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 3: Click Edit next to Apple Music Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 4: Click the button labeled Cancel Subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Step 5: Click Confirm on the Confirm Cancellation box to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to cancel apple music on android

Switching Streams

Canceled your Apple Music subscription? Just remember the fact that you can continue to stream or download music if you have time left in the current billing cycle.

So what music streaming service do you plan to switch to? The comments section is right below.

Next up: Having second thoughts? Here’s why you should renew your Apple Music subscription.

Why can't I cancel my Apple Music subscription on Android?

Cancel on an Android Device Android users subscribed to Apple Music can tap the Listen Now icon, then open the three-dot settings menu and select Account. From there, choose Manage Subscription and tap Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed through the Play Store, you can also cancel directly through the storefront.

Can I cancel Apple subscription on Android?

To cancel Apple Music on an iPhone or iPad, you'll use the Settings app; on an Android, you can find the Cancel Subscription option in the Apple Music app's Account settings.

How do you I cancel my Apple Music subscription?

How to cancel your Apple Music subscription on Android.
Open the Apple Music mobile app on your device..
Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the screen..
Select Manage Subscriptions on the next page..
Click the Cancel Subscription button underneath the available plans..

How do I manage Apple Music on Android?

If you already subscribe to Apple Music.
On your Android device, download the Apple Music app from Google Play..
Open the Apple Music app..
If you see an offer for a trial, tap Sign In in the upper-right corner. Or tap the More button. , then tap Sign In..
Enter the same Apple ID and password that you use with Apple Music..