How can I recover music I accidentally erased on my iPhone?

How do I add music back to my music list I erased by mistake. I intended to only erase the download to create space on my phone but I pressed erase by mistake. I only have an iPhone & iPad, not a macbook.


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Posted on May 10, 2023 8:14 AM

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May 10, 2023 8:48 AM in response to boriken571

Hello! I've definitely been in your position before. Do you have iCloud syncing enabled for Music? Here's how to check if you do:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap [Your name] > iCloud > Show All


If the switch next to 'Music' is off/grey, you may be able to restore your music library from an earlier backup.


iPhone automatically backs up to iCloud if:

  • It is signed into your Apple ID
  • It's able to access a network
  • There's enough iCloud storage space


Here's how to restore iPhone from an earlier iCloud backup:

  1. Erase all data from your iPhone: How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup. 
  3. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
  4. Choose a backup. You should be able to see the date of each backup. Choose the one from before you erased your music.

(Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup)


I hope this helps!


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May 10, 2023 4:28 PM in response to Seallbay

Thank you for your reply and help. But is there another way to reinstall the song I bought? I really do not want to set my phone back to factory settings. I just don't understand why apple makes it so difficult to redownload a purchase. I checked and my music app switch is set to on/green under the iCloud syncing.

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Jul 12, 2024 7:49 AM in response to boriken571

i faced the same issue . i deleted the music app by mistake.

So don’t panic. All your songs are there. you have to open itunes and go to settings (…) , bought songs and appeared the list. you have to downloaded them again (without charge) . after completing , the songs are in the music app.

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