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8 Ways to Fix Apple Music Radio Not Working on iPhone

Every time we open Apple Music, we skip tracks due to the abundance of choices, and we’re never satisfied with our selection. To avoid this, we love using the Radio tab, where every song is an unexpected delight – and you can’t fast forward or skip tracks. But what if Apple Music Radio fails to work?

The Radio feature on Apple Music can be buggy and stop working occasionally. If you’re experiencing this issue, don’t worry because we’ll guide you on how to fix it. But before we do that, let’s find out why Radio on Apple Music stops working.

Why Can’t You Play Any Radio Stations on Apple Music

Here are some possible reasons why the broadcast Radio feature is not working on Apple Music:

– There are bugs in the Apple Music app.

– There may be internet connectivity issues on your iPhone.

– Apple Music may be facing downtime.

– Your iPhone may be affected by bugs preventing audio playback from applications.

We’ll elaborate on these reasons and help you fix the issue as soon as possible.

How to Fix Apple Music Not Working

Here are the ways to fix the issue. First, check the internet connectivity on your iPhone.

If Apple Music cannot access the online radio broadcast, you should check if your iPhone’s internet connection is slow or unreliable. Make sure you are connected to a cellular network or a high-speed Wi-Fi network with strong signal strength.

2. Check Apple Music System Status

If Apple Music servers are down, music playback might be affected and Radio on Apple Music may not be accessible.

However, you can check the system status of Apple Services to see if Apple Music is affected. If the dot next to Apple Music is green, it’s working fine. If it’s not, you’ll have to wait for Apple to fix the issue.

3. Restart iPhone

Restarting the iPhone refreshes all services on iOS and lets you start fresh.

This can solve many software-related issues and has a good chance of fixing Apple Music Radio if it’s not working. Here’s how you can restart your iPhone.

Step 1: Shut down your device.

To force restart an iPhone:

– On iPhone X and above: Press and hold the volume down and side buttons.

– On iPhone SE 2nd or 3rd gen, 7, and 8 series: Press and hold the side button.

– On iPhone SE 1st gen, 5s, 5c, or 5: Hold the power button.

Once the device is off, turn it back on by pressing and holding the power button. If the problem persists, restart the Apple Music app.

4. Restart Apple Music

Restarting Apple Music restarts the app and can help remove bugs preventing access to Apple Music Radio.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to launch the app switcher on your iPhone.

Note: If you use an iPhone with a home button, double-tap on it.

Step 2: Swipe up to quit the Apple Music app.

Step 3: Relaunch the Apple Music app.

If this doesn’t work, try updating your iPhone. Here’s how.

5. Update iPhone

If a bug affects the Radio broadcast on Apple Music, the developers will fix it. Since Apple Music is a system app, issues will be resolved in an iOS update. Keep an eye out for software updates on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap General.

Step 3: Tap on Software Updates to check for and download any available updates.

If updating your iPhone doesn’t fix the issue, reinstall Apple Music.

6. Reinstall Apple Music

Apple Music is a system app that can be uninstalled and reinstalled from the App Store. By deleting the app and its stored data, you can resolve issues with Apple Music Radio. Here’s how to reinstall Apple Music:

Step 1: Long-tap the Apple Music icon.

Step 2: Tap Remove App.

Step 3: Tap Delete App to uninstall the app.

Step 4: Download Apple Music from the App Store on your iPhone.

Next, sign in with your Apple ID and check if Apple Music Radio works and displays radio stations. If the issue persists, verify if Apple Music can access mobile data.

7. Enable Cellular Data Access to Apple Music

If Apple Music doesn’t play Radio on mobile data, check if you’ve allowed internet access. If not, enable mobile data access. Here’s how:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Mobile Data.

Step 3: Scroll down and turn on the Music toggle.

If this doesn’t work, reset network settings on your iPhone.

8. Reset Network Settings

Resetting Network Settings will reset all network configurations on your iPhone and establish a fresh connection. Radio on Apple Music will likely work normally after this. Please note that this option deletes Wi-Fi passwords and other network configurations, so be sure to save Wi-Fi passwords before proceeding.

1. Open the Settings app and go to General.

Step 2: Tap on ‘Transfer and Reset’. Step 3: Select Reset.

Step 4: Tap ‘Reset Network Settings.’

Step 5: Follow on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Note: If none of the suggested fixes worked, we recommend contacting Apple Support for further assistance.

FAQs on Apple Music Radio

1. Yes, you can add songs to a playlist on Apple Music radio by tapping on the three dots icon next to the song in the playback screen. However, you may be unable to save songs on a few live radio stations.

2. No, you cannot skip songs during a broadcast on a live radio station on Apple Music.

3. No, Apple Music does not have an FM radio feature.

This article aims to assist you in resolving Apple Music radio issues. Although we appreciate Apple’s efforts to continually introduce new features and remain competitive, we believe there is room for improvement to prevent such problems from arising.