Restore Apple Music Library on iPhone/PC When Music Missing

If your Apple Music library missing, don't worry, this guide provides you with various ways to fix and restore Apple Music Library on iPhone and PC effortlessly - from simple settings check to advanced and free third-party tools.

Kelsey by Kelsey Updated April 22, 2025
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Is Your Apple Music Library Gone?

   
   
   
       

All My Apple Music Is Gone... What Happened?

       

I opened my Apple Music app today and everything was gone - no songs, no albums, nothing! I just renewed yesterday. All my playlists are empty, except for those purchased tracks. What am I going to do and how to restore my Apple Music Library?

       

- Question from Apple Community Forum

  

There have been many users who have reported that their Apple Music library disappeared suddenly, which usually happens after a system update, changing devices, or reactivating a subscription. Thankfully, you can restore Apple Music library; and solve the problem in this post.

Why Your Apple Music Library Might Disappear?

Before learning how to recover Apple Music Library, learn what may cause your music library to disappear:

🔁iCloud Sync Error: Apple Music relies on iCloud Music Library to sync music between devices, and if it is disabled or faulty, your library won't show up.

💻Missing Downloads: If songs are deleted from your device or computer or are not downloaded properly, they may no longer be accessible offline

Expired Subscription: Once your Apple Music plan ends, all music except for the tracks you've purchased will lose access - unless you renew promptly.

📃File Relocation: Moving iTunes files to a different location without relinking them can break the library structure on PC.

🌐Server Bug: Apple's servers may occasionally go down, temporarily affecting access to your music library.

Try Quick Fixes Before Restoring Apple Music

Our Apple Music data is not necessarily really gone, you can try the following methods first.

Fix 1. Confirm Your Subscription Is Active

Make sure your Apple Music plan is still active. If it expires for more than 30 days, your library may be permanently removed.

Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions.

Subscription

Fix 2. Toggle Sync Library

You need to enable iCloud synchronization to ensure that the Apple Music library is synced across devices.

Go to Settings > Music > Enable Sync Library.

Enable Sync Library

Fix 3. Update iOS or iTunes

Outdated software may interfere with Apple Music synchronization, and you need to follow the steps to confirm.

📱 For iPhone: Settings > General > Software Update.

Software Update

💻 For iTunes on PC: Help > Check for Updates.

iTune Updates

How to Restore Apple Music Library on iPhone

If your iCloud music library cannot be synced correctly, you can implement how to restore Apple Music library on iPhone in detail:

Step 1. On your iPhone and open Settings > tap Music > toggle Sync Library off.

Step 2. Press and hold the power button and slide to power off your iPhone, wait for 30 seconds, and turn it back on

iPhone Power off

Step 3. Go to Settings > tap Music > and toggle Sync Library on, when prompted on the screen, tap Merge.

Merge Apple Music Sync

Tip: iPhone will prompt you to download the iCloud music library again. Please make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection and have enough storage space.

How to Restore Apple Music Library from PC

If you have backed up music files to your computer in any way, the fastest way to restore them is to use FoneTool, a comprehensive and easy-to-use iOS transfer tool that can easily restore your Apple Music data to your PC.

Best iOS Data Manager

 

  • Selective Transfer. Preview and select the song or album you want to move.
  • Two-Way Transfer. Supports iPhone to PC, iPhone to iPhone, and PC to iPhone.
  • Fast Transfer. Move 100+ tracks in minutes without a Network.
  • High compatibility. Compatible with all iPhone/iPad/iPod and the latest iOS version.

Let's learn how to restore data from Apple Music library from PC to iPhone using FoneTool.

Step 1. Download and install FoneTool on your PC, and plug your iPhone into your PC with a USB cable.

Step 2. On FoneTool, go to Phone Transfer > PC to iPhone > tap Get Started.

go to transfer

Step 3. Click the folder icon to browse your PC, and select your music files.

choose music

Tip: iTunes backups are usually saved at: C:\Users\[YourName]\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media.

Step 4. Click the Start Transfer button to directly send your chosen songs to your iPhone's Music app.

start transfer music

   
★Pro Tip:
   
If you haven't backed up your Apple Music library, please go to FoneTool > Toolbox > iOS Data Recovery to try to get back your permanently lost iPhone music.

 

Conclusion

With the above content, you can learn how to restore Apple Music library on iPhone and PC, so that you can easily deal with it when your Apple Music library disappears.

If you're still stuck after trying these methods, consider contacting Apple Support to fix a deeper issue, such as a corrupted iCloud library. Or use the iOS Data Recovery tool provided by FoneTool to get back any lost data on your iPhone. If you find your solution, please leave a comment in the comments to help others!

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