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uzer160w
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Recover deleted playlist on iPad and iPhone

Hello, how do I get my playlist back because I accidentally deleted it and it was my only one it got deleted from both my ipad and iphone.

Posted on Oct 28, 2026 3:39 PM

3 replies

Mac Jim ID
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)

Nov 4, 2026 9:45 PM in response to uzer160w

The deleted playlist is gone as there is no Recently Deleted option like found in Photos or the Files app. You have already confirmed they are not showing on both of your devices, so no amount of turning off WiFi is going to help.


Sorry to be sharing the bad news, but just don't want to give you the false hope of recovery by even saying Apple would be able to recover them for you.

tillu_code
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)

Nov 4, 2026 9:14 PM in response to uzer160w

Deleted playlists can sometimes come back from another signed-in device or Mac that hasn't synced yet. Check Music on a Mac/iPad and turn off Wi-Fi first before opening it. Otherwise try the Apple Music Support recovery option at support.apple.com/contact.

Limnos
User level: Level 10 (462,771 points)

Nov 4, 2026 9:52 PM in response to uzer160w

If you saved a copy of the playlist you can try restoring it. See this article --> https://support.apple.com/guide/music/save-a-copy-of-your-playlists-mus27cd5060f/mac

Import a Music playlist

Note: You must first have an exported Music playlist (in an XML format).

  1. Go to the Music app on your Mac.
  2. Choose File > Library > Import Playlist.
  3. Choose the XML file to import.
  4. The imported playlist includes only songs and music videos already in your music library. Unavailable items are removed from the list.



Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384887