How do I stop a song from downloading on iTunes?

Open up Settings, tap “Music,” then scroll to the Downloads section and ensure that the slider next to “Automatic Downloads” is disabled. From here on out, anytime you add a song, album, and playlist to your Apple Music library, you’ll need to tap the download button to have the media for offline playback.

Where does my music go when I download it from iTunes?

Locate your iTunes folder (by default in your PC’s Music folder), then drag it to the iTunes window. You see the songs in your library again. If the iTunes Library file was included, you also see your original playlists. If that doesn’t work, your songs may be elsewhere on your hard disk.

Why do songs download twice on iTunes?

Sometimes iTunes and the Music app end up with multiple copies of the same song, or even two copies of an entire album. This might be because you have imported an album from a CD and also bought a greatest hits album from the iTunes Store.

Why can’t I add songs to my library on Apple music?

Turn off iCloud Music Library and then turn it back on. Sign out of the iTunes Store and then sign back in. First check iTunes to see if the song is ineligible for upload. Additionally, if you added the song to your library from the Apple Music catalog, it might no longer be available on Apple Music.

How do I stop automatic purchases on iTunes?

  1. Open Settings, and then tap iTunes & App Store.
  2. Tap your Apple ID at the top.
  3. Tap View Apple ID and sign in if prompted.
  4. Tap Subscriptions.
  5. Find and tap the subscription you would like to cancel.
  6. Choose Cancel Subscription (iOS 10) or turn off Automatic Renewal.

How do I change my Apple Music download settings?

Change your settings on iPhone or iPad

  1. Scroll down to and select Music.
  2. Under Downloads, move the slider to turn off Automatic Downloads.
  3. Tap the Settings arrow on the top left to go back or simply close the app.

Can iTunes delete duplicate songs automatically?

You can delete duplicate music and video files on iTunes if you are using version 8 or higher. The iTunes application will scan its music library and show you all the files it believes are the same. Deleting files is a two-step process in iTunes.

Why do I have duplicate songs on my iPhone but not in iTunes?

If I understand your issue, the reason you are seeing duplicates is because you chose the “Merge” option instead of “Replace” when you synced your iTunes library to your iPhone. The songs that you are seeing with the iCloud symbol are songs that you have purchased from the iTunes store.

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