How to automatically download Apple Music songs on iOS devices

To download songs from Apple Music to your device's local storage, you'll need to select each album individually and download it (which is quite time consuming). Another way is to turn on the Automatic Downloads feature for Apple Music on the device.

For a $ 9.99 registration fee (VND 230,000), you can now access millions of songs on Apple Music. The highlight of Apple Music is that you can download songs for offline listening, meaning your device doesn't need to be online when listening to music.

To download songs from Apple Music to your device's local storage, you'll need to select each album individually and download it (which is quite time consuming). Another way is to turn on Automatic Downloads for Apple Music on your device. True to its name, this feature automatically downloads all Apple Music songs on your iOS device.

Find out how to do it through the following article!

The option to activate 'Automatic Downloads' is available in the Settings app on iOS devices:

1. Open the Settings app on iPhone or iPad.

2. Scroll down and tap on Music.

How to automatically download Apple Music songs on iOS devices Picture 1 — Click on Music

3. Scroll down and switch the 'Automatic Downloads' switch to the On state .

How to automatically download Apple Music songs on iOS devices Picture 2 — Switch 'Automatic Downloads' to the On state

When 'Automatic Downloads' is enabled, any songs you add to the library, directly from your iOS / iPadOS or Mac device, are automatically downloaded to your device.

You will also find an option to optimize memory, 'Optimize Storage' , just above the Automatic Downloads option. Recently, there is an Optimized Storage for Mac option, which basically allows you to offload some of your less used data to iCloud Drive. Shortcuts for offloading data are still present on the system, then can be downloaded again in case you need to open and use it.

How to automatically download Apple Music songs on iOS devices Picture 3 — The device will delete songs you rarely hear from the local device memory

The same concept is applied here in Apple Music. The device will delete songs you rarely hear from the local device memory, freeing up space for usage. However, the songs will remain in the library and in case you want to listen to them, you can quickly download or stream them from Apple Music.

Although this solution may seem like an unnecessary hassle, it is of great benefit to those who own the device with limited storage capacity.

With the tips mentioned above, you will be able to use Apple Music a lot more effectively.