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javone12
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Music in playlist won't play due to region restriction

Music in my playlist won’t let let me listen to them stating no in region my my friends can still listen to them

Posted on Oct 18, 2026 10:08 AM

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poonam_kumawat
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)

Oct 21, 2026 10:09 AM in response to javone12

This can happen when Apple Music has an outdated library entry or your account’s country/region differs from your friends’. Even if your friends can play the songs, licensing availability can vary by region.

Try these steps:

  1. Go to Settings -> [your name] ->Media & Purchases -> View Account and check your country/region.
  2. Search for one affected song in Apple Music and try playing it from the search results.
  3. Check Settings -> Apps -> Music -> Sync Library is enabled.


More info : If songs are missing from your music library.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378451