[6 Easy Solutions] Why Does My Apple Music Keep Pausing?

If your Apple Music has ever paused, you've probably thought to yourself, "Why does my Apple Music keep pausing?" Apple Music provides access to over 100 million songs via streaming, with options to download, listen to them offline, and view real-time lyrics.

Users interact with the Apple Music service in many ways; some do it for leisure, while others do so while traveling, which is fun when it goes smoothly. However, users have often expressed their displeasure with Apple Music's pauses. If I don't do it on purpose, I don't want my music to be interrupted. I'm sure others share my sentiments. This article considers some reasons why that might be and provides solutions.

Why Does My Apple Music Keep Pausing?

Knowing why your Apple Music keeps pausing would assist with solving the problem. Let's say the Apple Music subscription has expired. You tend to get issues like this.  

There are also additional reasons for the Apple Music pauses, which we identify below.

• Apple Music subscription: Usually, Apple Music comes with a free trial. After the free trial period, payment for the streaming service would be required. Users need to check or put this in mind.
• Apple Music servers: The servers responsible for streaming music on Apple Music can be responsible for this.
• Low Data mode: The iPhone's Low Data Mode aids in bandwidth management but can interfere with wifi or cellular data streaming, which in turn affects apple music from performing efficiently.
• Low Power mode: This is another factor that can stop apps from functioning correctly, mainly if they are active in the background.

We've talked about a few potential causes for the pauses in your Apple Music. The following topic is resolving the "Apple Music keeps pausing" issue. Stay with us.

How to Fix the Apple Music Keep Pausing Issue?

In the last section, we looked at potential reasons why we could be having the Apple Music keep pausing issue. We can now consider potential solutions.

Quick Navigation:

• Solution 1. Restart your device
• Solution 2. Relaunch the Apple Music app
• Solution 3. Check Your WiFi Connection
• Solution 4. Check Your Device Update
• Solution 5. Disable Automatic Ear Detection in AirPods
• Solution 6. Reset your iPhone

Solution 1. Restart your device

If it is persistent, a quick fix might be to restart the device. Many users have found this helpful, and you can do this by using the steps below.

For iPhone 7 and 8:

Step 1. Press and hold the side button while waiting for the slider to appear on the screen.

Step 2. You can now turn off the iPhone by dragging the slider to the edge of the screen.

Step 3. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold down the side button until the apple logo comes up.

For iPhone X or 11:

Step 1. Press and hold down the side button and one of the volume buttons until it displays the power-off slider.

Step 2. You can now turn off the iPhone by dragging the slider to the edge of the screen.

Step 3. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold down the side button until the Apple logo comes up.

Solution 2. Relaunch the Apple Music app

If you have tried using the first solution and are still having trouble, you can try to force quit the app, then restart it. You can do this by following this step-by-step guide:

Step 1. Go to the list of running apps using the minimize option.

Step 2. Then close the Apple Music app by swiping it up.

Step 3. Look for the Apple Music app, then tap to reopen.

Solution 3. Check Your WiFi Connection

The WiFi connection might have disconnected and could be responsible for the issue. If the WiFi connection needs to be stronger, you might also be experiencing this issue. To fix this, you can turn it off, then on. Follow the steps below to do this:

Step 1. Click on "Settings" and click on "wifi."

Step 2. Turn off the WiFi button.

Step 3. Turn it on after a while.

Step 4. Then, allow your iPhone to join an available, recognized network.

Solution 4. Check Your Device Update

You should see whether there are any new updates available for your device. If so, you should update it since new updates usually have improvements over older operating system versions. This aids in software error correction and gets your device back in working order. To check whether the updates are available, follow these steps.

Step 1. Go to settings.

Step 2. Select "general."

Step 3. Click on "Software Update."

Solution 5. Disable Automatic Ear Detection in AirPods

If you have tried the fixes above, try checking the automatic ear detection feature, which is sometimes responsible for the Apple Music pauses. When your device detects that your AirPods are no longer in your ears, playback will halt automatically, which is a helpful functionality.

You might find the feature too sensitive, in which case it is preventing playback. It could be worth turning off automatic ear recognition if Apple Music tracks stop after a few seconds to determine if this is the problem.

Here are the basic steps required to turn off automatic ear detection:

Step 1. Go to Setting.

Step 2. Tap "Bluetooth."

Step 3. Select the "i" icon next to your AirPods.

Step 4. The switch next to Automatic Ear Detection should be turned off.

Solution 6. Reset your iPhone

Additionally, it is a good idea to think about giving your device a fresh start. In fact, due to frequent use and adjustments made while using the device, many other issues previously unknown to the owners may have emerged. Therefore, wiping your iPhone clean addresses the problem and other unidentified ones. You should try this after you've exhausted all the other options we've covered.

Follow these steps to reset your iPhone.

Step 1. Select "General" from the Settings menu.

Step 2. To transfer or reset your phone, select the option.

Step 3. To erase all content and settings, select the option.

Step 4. Select "Continue."

Step 5. Enter your passcode.

Step 6. Your iPhone will now attempt to back up to iCloud. Whether or not the backup is successful, you can continue.

Make sure that the factory settings on your iPhone have been restored. The moment the phone is turned on, the iOS setup assistant appears. You could restore all of the files you have backed up if your backup was successful.

Concluding Thoughts

Nobody likes having problems, and users appreciate flawless service or products. After examining the potential causes of this problem, I hope the solutions offered in this article allow you to stop wondering why your Apple Music keeps pausing. Now, let's get that Apple Music working seamlessly again. 

FAQs

Here are a few of the most asked questions:

1. Why does my Apple Music keep playing?

Apple Music may continue to play if you continue it. It might also keep playing if your data or wifi connection is still on. If the autoplay feature on Apple Music is enabled, your music will continue to play.

2. Why does Apple Music pause when you open Facebook?

Usually, when you scroll past a video on Facebook, Apple Music stops, and the video begins to play. Therefore, if the video does not interest you, you must stop and continue listening to your Apple Music.

3. Why have some of the songs on my Apple Music disappeared?

When your Apple Music subscription expires, the songs are removed. Additionally, ensure your sync library is enabled and that you are logged in with the same Apple ID you used for Apple Music.