How To Cancel Apple Music: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking to cancel your Apple Music subscription? Perhaps your free trial is ending, you've found a better music service, or you're simply looking to save some money. Whatever your reason, cancelling your Apple Music subscription is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through how to cancel on various Apple devices and through your Apple account settings.
Cancelling Apple Music on Your iPhone or iPad
This is the most common method for cancelling your subscription.
Step 1: Open the Settings App. Locate the grey icon with gears on your home screen.
Step 2: Tap on Your Name. This is located at the top of the Settings menu.
Step 3: Select "Subscriptions". You'll find this option in the list of your Apple ID settings.
Step 4: Find "Apple Music". Your active subscriptions will be listed here.
Step 5: Tap "Cancel Subscription". You’ll be given a chance to confirm your decision.
Step 6: Confirm Cancellation. Apple will usually ask you to confirm one last time. Once you do, your subscription will be cancelled at the end of your current billing cycle.
Cancelling Apple Music on Your Mac
Cancelling on your Mac is similar to the iPhone/iPad process, but with a slightly different interface.
Step 1: Open the App Store. The icon is usually a blue icon with a white "A".
Step 2: Click on Your Apple ID. This is found at the bottom left of the App Store window.
Step 3: Select "View Information". You may need to enter your password here.
Step 4: Scroll Down to "Manage". Under your subscription information.
Step 5: Locate "Apple Music". It will be listed among your active subscriptions.
Step 6: Click "Edit" next to Apple Music and then "Cancel Subscription". Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation.
Cancelling Apple Music on Your Android Device
If you're using the Apple Music app on an Android device, the process might differ slightly depending on your Android version. However, the core steps remain consistent. Generally, you'll need to:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Find your subscriptions. This is usually in your account settings.
- Locate your Apple Music subscription.
- Tap to cancel. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Note: If you're having trouble finding your Apple Music subscription in the Google Play Store, you may need to check the Apple website directly (as described below).
Cancelling Apple Music Through the Apple Website
This method provides a universal way to manage your subscriptions regardless of the device you're using.
Step 1: Visit the Apple website and sign in to your account. Make sure you’re using the same Apple ID associated with your Apple Music subscription.
Step 2: Navigate to your account settings. Look for a section dedicated to managing your subscriptions or payments.
Step 3: Locate your Apple Music subscription. Find it within the list of your active subscriptions.
Step 4: Select "Manage" or a similar option. This will give you the possibility to modify or cancel your subscription.
Step 5: Confirm your cancellation. Follow the instructions to confirm your decision. You will retain access to Apple Music until your current billing cycle ends.
Important Considerations After Cancelling
- Your subscription ends at the end of your billing cycle. You won't be charged again, but you'll still have access until then.
- You can resubscribe at any time. If you decide to rejoin Apple Music later, it's easy to resubscribe through any of the methods mentioned above.
- Contact Apple Support if you have trouble. If you're facing any difficulties cancelling, don't hesitate to contact Apple Support for assistance.
This comprehensive guide should make cancelling your Apple Music subscription easy. Remember to double-check your cancellation to avoid any unexpected charges. Enjoy your music, or your newly freed-up budget!
