How to Fix Apple Music Not Available In Your Region

Apple Music has many great songs, but unfortunately, they are not available in all regions. It can be disheartening when you're in the middle of a good jam session, and suddenly, your favorite song disappears with a message that reads, "This song is not available in your country."

The good news is that you can fix the issue and gain access to your favorite tunes with the help of some easy-to-follow methods. Read on for 17 ways to fix Apple Music not available in your country .

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How to Fix Apple Music Songs Not Available in Region

"Apple Music Songs Not Available in Region" is typically due to licensing restrictions imposed by the music rights holders, regional copyright laws, or geographical restrictions set by music streaming services.

Now let's explore 17 quick & easy ways to fix the issue of songs being greyed out and displaying the message "This Song Is Not Available In Your Country", allowing you get music back on track:

Solution 1 Check Network Connectivity

Step 1: Open your device's settings.
Step 2: Navigate to the "Wi-Fi" or "Cellular" section, depending on your connection type.
Step 3: Ensure you're connected to a stable network.

Solution 2Use or disable a VPN service

Step 1: If you have a VPN installed, open the VPN app.
Step 2: Connect to a server in a region where the song is available (to access it) or disconnect from the VPN (if it's causing issues).

Solution 3Update iOS or macOS

Open your device's settings > tap on "General" > Select "Software Update".

Solution 4Update Apple Music

Open App Store > Updates > Find Apple Music App > Tap on Update.

Solution 5Reinstall Apple Music

If an update is available, download and install it.

Delete the app:
On macOS: go to Applications, locate Apple Music, drag it to the Trash in your Dock, and empty the Trash.
On iOS: press and hold the app icon, then tap "Delete."

Reinstall from the App Store:
Open the App Store > Search for "Apple Music" > Click or tap "Get" or "Install" to reinstall the app.

Solution 6 Restart the Apple Music app

Step 1: Exit the Apple Music app on your device.

Step 2 

• iOS: Double-click the home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen) to access the app switcher. On iOS 13 and later, swipe up from the bottom and pause in the middle of the screen.
• imacOSi: Click the "Apple" menu and choose "Quit" (or right-click the app icon in the Dock and select "Quit").

Step 3: Reopen the Apple Music app.

Solution 7Check Apple Music system status.

Step 1: Go to Apple's official system status page.

Step 2: Check if there are any reported issues with Apple Music services. If yes, wait for them to be resolved.

Solution 8 Change your Apple ID country or region

iOS: Open "Settings" on your iPhone/iPad> tap on your Apple ID profile > Tap "iTunes & App Store." >Tap "View Apple ID" > Tap "Country/Region" and select the correct country or region.

macOS: Open Music or iTunes app > click "Account" > "View My Account" > Sign in your ID > click Change Country or Region

Solution 9 Check Content Availability

Step 1: Open the Apple Music app.
Step 2: Search for the song you're having trouble with.
Step 3: Check if the song is listed and available in your current region. If not, it may be restricted.

Solution 10Clear Cache.

iOS: Open "Settings." > Scroll down and tap "Apple Music." > Tap "Clear Library Cache."

macOS: Open Apple Music. > Click "Music" in the menu bar and select "Preferences." > Click "Files" and then "Library." > Click "Reset Music Library."

Solution 11Remove and Re-add the Song to Your Library

Step 1: Open the Apple Music app.
Step 2: Find the song in your library.
Step 3: Remove the song from your library.
Step 4: Re-add the song to your library.

Solution 12Turn Off and Turn on Sync iCloud Music Library

Turn Off iCloud Music Library:

On iOS: Open "Settings" > tap "Music," > toggle off "Sync Library."
On macOS: Open Apple Music > click "Music" > choose "Preferences." > go to the "General" tab > uncheck "Sync Library."

Turn On iCloud Music Library:
On iOS: Revisit "Settings" > "Music" and toggle on "Sync Library."
On macOS: In Apple Music, return to "Preferences" > "General" and check "Sync Library."

Solution 13Sign Out and Sign Back In Apple Music Account

Sign Out:
On iOS: Open "Settings," scroll to "Music," tap on your Apple ID, and select "Sign Out."
On macOS: Open Apple Music, click on "Account" in the menu bar, and choose "Sign Out."

Sign Back In:
On iOS: Re-enter your Apple ID credentials in "Settings" > "Music."
On macOS: Click "Account" in Apple Music and select "Sign In."

Solution 14Force Quit the App and Restart Device

Force Quit Apple Music. Then power off your device and then power it on again.

Solution 15Reset Warnings

Step 1: Open iTunes or Apple Music on your computer.
Step 2: Go to "Preferences > Advanced".
Step 3: Click "Reset Warnings", and click "OK".

Solution 16 Download the affected song

If you encounter the "Song Not Available in Your Country or Region" error in Apple Music, downloading the affected song for offline listening can often bypass regional restrictions.

Solution 17 Reset Network Settings

On iOS, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset" > "Reset Network Settings." This will reset your network preferences.

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Best Way to Avoid Apple Music Library Issues Forever

Dealing with the 'Apple Music Song Not Available in Region' issue using the earlier solutions allows you to enjoy your favorite music worldwide. Yet, Apple Music presents other challenges beyond regional restrictions. Common issues such as missing songs, sync errors, not playing/working, and more can disrupt your library, especially if you prefer offline listening or multi-device use. Fortunately, AudiFab Apple Music Converter offers a permanent solution to these headaches, ensuring you no longer have to face Apple Music Library Issues. Let's delve into why AudiFab is up to the task:

Feature 1 Save the entire Apple Music library

AudiFab will convert Apple Music, iTunes M4P Music, audiobooks, & podcasts to your local drive.

Feature 2Multiple Output Formats

Record Apple Music tracks to MP3/AAC/ALAC/AIFF/WAV/FLAC formats. 

Feature 310X High-Speed Conversion

Enjoy your favorite tracks in your preferred format without long waits.

Feature 4Preserve Audio Quality (Up to Apple Music Lossless)

AudiFab maintains the 100% original lossless quality of your Apple Music tracks during the conversion process, up to the highest possible resolution.

Feature 5 Keep & Edit ID3 tags

Retains all the song information, including Title, Artist, Album, Artwork, Track number, Disc number, Year, Comment, Genre, Album/Artist, Composer

Feature 6 Download Songs with Lyrics Files

In Webplayer download mode, you can tick ‘Save Lyrics (if provided)’ to get lyrics files on the settings window.

Feature 7 Batch Conversion

Convert multiple songs in one go.

Feature 8 Additional Functions

Format Converter, CD Burning, File Name Customization, Output File Organization, Dark/Light Skins, etc.

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