One of the issues users are facing on their latest iPhones is Apple Music is not working on their devices. If you are one of those users, this guide will help you sort out the issue on your iPhone or iPad.

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Apple Music has grown dramatically in recent months and it has gained a substantial number of new users in this period. While the service works like a charm most of the time helping you listen to your favorite music tracks, sometimes it faces issues and does not play your music the way you want.

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Issues with Apple Music are very rare but they do occur from time to time. If you are facing any issue with Apple Music and you are unable to use the service on your device, this guide has some solutions for you.

The following guide shows how you can go about fixing the most common Apple Music and its lyrics issues on your device. Once the issues are sorted out, you will find that you are able to use the service without a hitch on any of your compatible device.

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Part 1. How to Fix: Apple Music Not Working

If it is not just the lyrics feature but the entire Apple Music service is not working in iOS 13 on your device, there could be a serious issue either with your device or the service.

The following solutions will help you fix the Apple Music not working issue:

Fix 1. Check for an Active Subscription

In order to use Apple Music on your iPhone iPad iPod, you are going to need an active Apple Music subscription. If you do not already have it, it is the reason why the service is not working on your device. Subscribe to one of their plans and you will be able to get rid of the issue.

Fix 2. Relaunch the Music App

The Music app can sometimes get stuck at a point due to technical issues. In that case, simply close the app using the standard app closing method. When the app is fully closed, tap on Music on your springboard to relaunch the app on your device. This should fix any minor issues in the application.

Fix 3. Turn On iCloud Music Library

Some users report that turning on the iCloud Music Library fixed the Apple Music issue for them. You may want to try it, too, to see if it helps you get rid of the problem.

On your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on Music. It will open your Music app settings. On this screen, you will find an option that says iCloud Music Library. Turn the toggle for it to the ON position and it will be enabled on your device.

Fix 4. Update Your iOS Device

Running an obsolete version of iOS can cause a number of issues including issues in your Music app. The best way to fix this is to get your device updated to the latest iOS version.

Update your iOS device: On your device, open the Settings app, tap on General, tap on Software Update, and select Download and Install to update your device.

Fix 5. Re-download Songs

Some songs may require re-downloading as the first time they were downloaded, there were issues in them. Simply delete the songs causing issues and then redownload them using the Music app on your device. It should fix the issue for you.

Fix 6. Reset Network Settings

Apple Music utilizes your network to give you access to its albums of songs. If your network settings are not correct, the Music app will have trouble connecting to the Apple servers for music. One of the ways you can rectify this issue is by resetting your settings to the defaults. To do it, open Settings, tap on Reset, and select Reset Network Settings.

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Fix 7. Restore Your iOS Device

If nothing works, you can try restoring your device with iTunes and see if that helps fix the Apple Music service on your device. Connect your device to your computer, launch iTunes, select your device, click on the Summary tab, and hit the button that says Restore iPhone.

Part 2. How to Fix: Apple Music Lyrics Not Showing iOS 13

If the Apple Music lyrics are not showing for some reason in iOS 13, you might want to do something about it. There are a few things you can try to see if they help you fix the issue on your iOS device.

Fix 1. Get an Apple Music Subscription

The first thing you will want to verify is if you have the Apple Music subscription. The lyrics feature requires that you are subscribed to an Apple Music subscription on your device. If you are not already, go ahead and subscribe to one of their plans to be able to view song lyrics.

Fix 2. Update to the Latest iOS Version

Your iPhone or iPad should be running the latest version of iOS in order to use the lyrics feature. This can be checked on your device itself and the following shows how.

Launch the Settings app on your device, tap on General, tap on Software Update, and you will see if an update is available for your device. Tap on Download and Install to update your device to the latest iOS version.

Fix 3. Connect to the Internet

The lyrics feature only works when your device is connected to the Internet. If you do not have an active Internet connection on your phone, you will not see any lyrics. Connect to an active cellular data plan or a WiFi network and you should be able to view your song lyrics.

Fix 4. Ensure Song Has Lyrics Available

Not all the songs on Apple Music have lyrics available for them. If you are facing an issue where one or a few songs do not show any lyrics, it is likely the songs do not have any lyrics available for them. Keep on playing different songs and see if at least one of them shows lyrics.

Fix 5. Disable Restrictions on Your Device

If you have restrictions enabled on your device, your device will restrict certain lyrics from being shown on your phone.

Disable restrictions on your iPhone

To view all the lyrics for all the songs, simply disable the restrictions feature on your device. To do it, head to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Music, Podcasts & News and tap on Explicit.

Part 3. How to See Song Lyrics in Apple Music

One of the newly introduced features in Apple Music is the ability to view lyrics while a song is being played. This lets you sing along if you want on your compatible device. If you have not used the feature but would like to try it out, the following shows how to access and use it in Apple Music on your devices.

See Song Lyrics in Apple Music on iPhone/iPad

Accessing song lyrics on an iOS device such as an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is pretty easy. You can do it from within the Music app on your device.

1. Launch the Music app and play a song.
2. Select the song being played from the bottom of your screen.
3. Tap on the lyrics icon at the bottom of your screen and the song lyrics will start to appear on your screen.
4. That is how you use song lyrics in Apple Music on an iPhone.

See Song Lyrics in Apple Music on Apple TV

Apple TV also has support for song lyrics and you can enable the feature as the following.

1. Launch the Music app on your Apple TV and play a song.
2. Press the Menu button your remote.
3. Select the three-dots icon on your screen.
4. Then choose View Full Lyrics.
5. Song lyrics will appear on the screen of your Apple TV.

See Song Lyrics in Apple Music on Mac/PC

Viewing song lyrics on a Mac or Windows PC is also easy. You just need to launch the right app and you are good to go.

1. If you are on a Mac, launch the Music app and play a song.
2. Click on the lyrics icon at the top-right corner to view lyrics.
3. If you are on a Windows PC, open the iTunes app.
4. Click on the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner.
5. Select Lyrics. You should be able to view your song’s lyrics on your computer screen.

View song lyrics on a computer

The Bottom Line

Apple Music works perfectly fine most of the time and it is very rare that you face issues with it. However, if it has already started showing signs that it is not functioning properly, our guide above will help you investigate the issue and let you fix it on your device.

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Catalina comes with extended workspace, no iTunes, and 64-bit app architecture. According to early user reports, the beta feels faster and more stable than the previous ones.

It’s not all rosy, though. By switching to 64-bit apps, macOS Catalina stops supporting the apps with 32-bit architecture. For you, this means no access to over 200 popular applications.

The bundle of incompatible apps have been discovered by iOS developer, Steve Moser, when he was testing the developer beta of Catalina. Once you upgrade, you can find the full list in Library/Apple/Library/Bundles.

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• iWork’09, an old version of Apple’s office suite that includes Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Apple released the newer bundle with 64-bit apps in 2013 — so an update will fix the problem here. Alternatively, you can get more advanced substitutes like Ulysses for writing and markdown.
• Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio. You can upgrade to Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X instead.
• Apple’s DVD Player (older versions released before macOS Mojave).
• Aperture. The app won’t work in Catalina, even though it’s 64-bit. Apple recommends to switch to Photos or Adobe Lightroom. If you need a pro-level editor for a moderate price, you might want to try CameraBag Pro.

Microsoft apps not working in Catalina

• The 2011 version of Microsoft Office (Word 2011, Excel 2011, PowerPoint 2011, Outlook 2011). To continue using the apps, get the 2016 version of Microsoft Office. Or, you can switch to Apple’s iWork, Ulysses, or other Mac alternatives.

Adobe apps not working in Catalina

Since Adobe moved to a subscription model called Creative Cloud, there has been lots of shared components introduced across Adobe products. For instance, if you buy a subscription, you may get a 64-bit application with a 32-bit installer. This won’t work in Catalina. Adobe says they are working on updating shared components for macOS 10.15. In the meantime, be aware of the incompatible apps:

• Photoshop. There have been issues with the 2018 version of Photoshop in macOS Mojave, so you may expect the trouble in Catalina as well. If you want to use the app, Adobe recommends to get Photoshop CC 2019.
• Premiere Pro. The app is 64-bit, but there have been reported issues related to camera and microphone access in macOS 10.15.
• Illustrator. The CS5 version won’t be supported in Catalina, but you may switch to CS6.
• InDesign. To this one, you have to say goodbye. At least, for now. The latest CS6 version hasn’t been updated to 64-bit architecture yet.
• Acrobat Pro. The recent version of the app, as well as Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, have 32-bit components. So it’s a no, for now.

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How to check if an app is compatible with Catalina

We’ve talked a lot about outdated app architecture, so the first thing you’ll want to check when upgrading is whether your app is 32-bit. Here’s an easy way to do it on Mac:

1. Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner.
2. Select About This Mac > System Report.
3. Navigate to Applications under the Software tab.
4. Find your app on the list and check whether it says “Yes” in the 64-bit column. In macOS Catalina, there will be no such column. So, you’ll have to click on the app and see a short description that says “Kind: 64-bit.”

We also recommend to pay attention to the “Obtained from” field. Ideally, it should say Apple, Mac App Store, or Identified Developer. Avoid using apps that are specified as “Obtained from Unknown,” while these are most likely to misbehave.

If you want to uninstall 32-bit applications before upgrading, CleanMyMac X will swipe everything away for you. Open the app and go to Uninstaller. Filter your apps by 32-bit and click Uninstall. Instead of checking System Report every time, you can find and remove every outdated application in a few seconds.

If your app doesn’t work in macOS 10.15

The problem with 64-bit architecture is that many developers choose not to optimize their 32-bit applications for Mac with the release of Catalina. If that’s the case and you can’t find an alternative for the missing app, you might need to downgrade back to Mojave. Luckily, there’s a way to fix most problems with apps not working in Catalina:

• Check whether a developer has a 64-bit update for your app.
• Look for an alternative app compatible with macOS 10.15. For instance, most of the Adobe apps for photo and video editing can be replaced with Capto or CameraBag Pro.
• Roll back to Mojave and continue using 32-bit apps. You should note, though, that Apple may stop the support for Mojave by 2020, which means it will stop supporting 32-bit architecture sooner or later.

While many developers continue working on Catalina compatibility, there will be further changes to the list. For questions and quick insights, follow the MacRumors discussion on Catalina apps.

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