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What happens if I cancel iTunes?

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Isabella Turner

Updated on January 26, 2026

After your subscription is over The songs you downloaded from Apple Music catalog will be removed from all your devices. The music you purchased from iTunes will be removed from your device but you can download them without paying again. As you know, iCloud Music Library allows you to access your entire iTunes library.

When you cancel iTunes will it delete everything?

All replies Once your Apple Music subscription is canceled you will lose access to the playlists you created and any music you’ve downloaded. Also, your music and playlists would not return if you decide to sign up for Apple Music again in the future.

Will I lose my library if I cancel Apple Music?

When you cancel your Apple Music subscription, the library of items downloaded during the subscription is removed, so playlists that contain those items are removed as well. If you decide to resubscribe at a later date, you’ll need to download those items again.

Do I get my money back if I cancel Apple Music?

Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund since the existing subscription will continue until the end.

Can you still listen to your downloaded Apple Music without subscription?

If you don’t have a paid subscription, Apple Music still lets you listen to music you’ve purchased, ripped, or uploaded to your device but you won’t get access to all the features Apple Music offers, like offline listening.

Why can’t I cancel my Apple Music subscription?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Tap View Apple ID. Under Subscriptions, tap Manage. If you have more than one subscription, tap Your Membership (Apple Music Membership) to see your membership options. Under Renewal Options, turn off Automatic Renewal.

What happens if you don’t pay Apple Music subscription?

If you do not pay by the day it is due then it is canceled. “When your Apple Music membership ends, you will lose access to any feature of Apple Music that requires a membership, including but not limited to access to Apple Music songs stored on your device, and iCloud Music Library.

How can I listen to iTunes without paying?

To access Free On iTunes, first open iTunes and click the iTunes Store item on the left-hand sidebar. Once you’re in the iTunes Store homepage, look for a Quick Links heading on the right side. Underneath that heading will be a Free On iTunes link. Click the link, and voilà!

How to delete or cancel iTunes account ( Apple ID )?

Method 1: Manually Contact Apple. Contact Apple Customer Service (contact information can be found at apple.com) through phone call or email (if available), and indicates that you want to cancel or delete an iTunes account and/or Apple ID.

What happens if I cancel my Apple Music subscription?

Manage your subscription to Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, or subscriptions that you signed up for inside an app. Most subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel them. If you cancel, you can keep using the subscription until the next billing date.

How do I sign out of my Apple account?

Signing Out on Mac Open the Apple menu . Click System Preferences…. Click iCloud. Scroll down and uncheck the “Find My Mac” box. Enter your Apple ID password when prompted. Click Continue. Click Sign Out. Click Continue.

How to disable iTunes credit card and PayPal account?

Another way for people who simply wants to stop buying and charging to credit card or PayPal, either by oneself or somebody who has accessed to the iTunes account, is to disable the credit card and linked PayPal account. To do so, access the “Apple Account Information” page in iTunes by clicking on the Apple ID (email address) and select Account.