Hi there! I'm Liam, and I've been a tech enthusiast for over a decade. I've always been fascinated by the evolution of smartphones and apps, particularly within the Apple ecosystem. I've spent countless hours exploring iOS, troubleshooting issues, and helping friends and family navigate the digital world.

Let's talk about Apple Music on your iPhone. It's a great streaming service, but I understand it's not for everyone. Completely removing it can be a bit tricky since it's integrated into the iOS, but it's not impossible.

Here's a breakdown of how to manage Apple Music on your iPhone:

**1. Canceling Your Apple Music Subscription**

Before deleting the app, it's crucial to cancel your subscription to avoid unwanted charges. Here's how:

* On your iPhone:
* Open the Settings app.
* Tap your Apple ID profile at the top.
* Select Subscriptions.
* Choose Apple Music.
* Tap Cancel Subscription.

* On a Mac or PC:
* Open the Music app.
* In the menu bar, click Account > Account Settings.
* Click Manage next to subscriptions.
* Choose Apple Music and click Edit.
* Click Cancel Subscription.

Important: Even after canceling, you'll have access to Apple Music until the end of your current billing cycle.

**2. Removing the Music App from Your Home Screen (iOS 14 and later)**

With iOS 14, Apple introduced the App Library, making it possible to remove apps from your home screen without deleting them entirely. Here's how:

* Find the Music App: Locate the Apple Music app on your home screen.
* Long Press: Tap and hold the app icon until all the icons start to jiggle.
* Remove from Home Screen: A small minus sign (-) will appear on the top left corner of the app. Tap this minus sign.
* Confirm: A pop-up will ask you to confirm the removal. Select "Remove App."

Important: This will only remove the Music app icon from your home screen, not delete it entirely. You can always add it back later from the App Library.

**3. Disabling System-Wide Music Integration**

Even after removing the app from your home screen, Apple Music might still be linked to Siri or appear in other places within iOS. Here's how to manage that:

* Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
* Select Music: Scroll down and tap on "Music."
* Toggle Off "Show Apple Music": This will minimize Apple Music's presence in other apps and prevent suggestions for Apple Music content.
* **Toggle Off "Siri & Search":** This prevents Siri from accessing or playing Apple Music content.

**4. Restoring Your iPhone (Most Drastic Option)**

If you absolutely must have every trace of Apple Music removed (for a fresh start, perhaps), you can restore your iPhone to its factory settings. **Caution: This will erase all data on your iPhone**, so back up your device before proceeding.

* Go to Settings: Open the Settings app.
* Go to General: Scroll down and select "General."
* Select Transfer or Reset iPhone: Choose this option, then tap "Erase All Content and Settings."
* Follow On-Screen Prompts: Your iPhone will guide you through the rest of the process.

Remember, completely removing Apple Music's core functionality isn't officially supported by Apple. The methods described above are the closest you can get to achieving that.
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How to delete all locally-stored music from your iOS deviceOpen the Settings app.Go to General > Usage > Manage Storage.Wait for it to load; after it does so, tap on Music.Tap Edit in the upper right corner.Tap the red minus button next to All Songs, then tap Delete.read more >>