Apple Music app not opening on iPad for 2 months

My apple music app isn’t opening on my Ipad at all and it’s been 2 months


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Original Title: Music

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Nov 6, 2025 4:47 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2025 6:07 PM

Re: My apple music app isn’t opening on my Ipad at all and it’s been 2 months


There are various possible causes / solutions. It is not easy to guess in your case.

Sometimes simply restarting an iPad will restore order when something is not working as expected.

or

Keeping iPhone updated to the newest compatible iPadOS version may help keep up-to-date with security issues and bug-fixes. You can check for updates in Settings > General > Software updates.


As Apple users, it is up to us whether we do the major upgrade right away to be able to use the new features, or whether we prefer to wait until any (almost inevitable) software bugs have been overcome in later versions of the upgrade,

Wondering which iOS version you are using on your iPhone:


Eg: About iOS 18 Updates - Apple Support says iOS 18.7.2 is the latest iOS 18 version:

and "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users".


If you have upgraded to iPadOS 26: About iPadOS 26 Updates - Apple Support

says iOS 26.1 is the latest version:

It also contains bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone, as well as other features.

________

Reminder: If you choose to update the iPadOS version, it is always wise to back-up iPad first.

_____________________________________________________________

Else: if iPadOS is already up-to-date with iPad OS 18.7.2 or iPadOS 26.1, and can't open Apple Music:

Apple Support have an article online (link below) that may be helpful: See what to do:

If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support

___________________________

Apple's Music Support Website : (info. / support / contact options etc.)

Music - Official Apple Support

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Nov 9, 2025 6:07 PM in response to princess703__

Re: My apple music app isn’t opening on my Ipad at all and it’s been 2 months


There are various possible causes / solutions. It is not easy to guess in your case.

Sometimes simply restarting an iPad will restore order when something is not working as expected.

or

Keeping iPhone updated to the newest compatible iPadOS version may help keep up-to-date with security issues and bug-fixes. You can check for updates in Settings > General > Software updates.


As Apple users, it is up to us whether we do the major upgrade right away to be able to use the new features, or whether we prefer to wait until any (almost inevitable) software bugs have been overcome in later versions of the upgrade,

Wondering which iOS version you are using on your iPhone:


Eg: About iOS 18 Updates - Apple Support says iOS 18.7.2 is the latest iOS 18 version:

and "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users".


If you have upgraded to iPadOS 26: About iPadOS 26 Updates - Apple Support

says iOS 26.1 is the latest version:

It also contains bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone, as well as other features.

________

Reminder: If you choose to update the iPadOS version, it is always wise to back-up iPad first.

_____________________________________________________________

Else: if iPadOS is already up-to-date with iPad OS 18.7.2 or iPadOS 26.1, and can't open Apple Music:

Apple Support have an article online (link below) that may be helpful: See what to do:

If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support

___________________________

Apple's Music Support Website : (info. / support / contact options etc.)

Music - Official Apple Support

Apple Music app not opening on iPad for 2 months

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