How to Use Apple Music on Android Phones and Tablets

Q: "Is the Apple Music app for Android compatible with Samsung tablets? I am planning to install it on my Galaxy Tab from the Google Play Store. When I open the app, it always says that my device is not compatible with this version. How can I use Apple Music on Android?" - Kendall Ramirez.

Apple Music was first released on June 30, 2015, and has now become one of the most popular streaming services in the world. Although it is developed by Apple, it is not limited to Apple devices. Fortunately, Apple has also launched Apple Music for Android. This is a great option for Android phone or tablet users who want to listen to their favorite music. Everyone with an Android device running version 5.0 or higher can install the app and access millions of songs, playlists, curated radio, video content, and more. Now follow us to learn how to get Apple Music on Android tablets and phones.

• Part 1. Can You Get Apple Music on Android?
• Part 2. How to Download Apple Music App for Android
• Part 3. How to Use Apple Music on Android
• Part 4. How to Download Apple Music on Android for Permanent Listening
• Part 5. In Conclusion

Part 1. Can You Get Apple Music on Android?

Does Apple Music work on Android? Yes. Apple Music is available on a variety of devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Android, and more. Just like the iOS app, Apple Music for Android is full-featured but lacks voice controls. On iOS devices, you can use Siri to control your music. But you can't use voice commands from Google Now to control Apple Music on an Android device. Apple Music app for Android offers a variety of features, including:

• Access a massive music library of 100 million songs and more.
• Personalized music recommendations and curated playlists.
• Listen to music with Spatial Audio using Dolby Atmos technology.
• Apple Music Collaborative playlists: Create, add, and contribute playlists with your friends.
• Download music for offline playback.
• Integrate with Android/iOS devices for a seamless experience.
• Apple Music Sing: Sing along to your favorite music with lyrics.
• Use SharePlay to control music in your car with CarPlay.

Part 2. How to Download Apple Music App for Android

You can easily install the Apple Music app on your Android phones and tablets. You also have the option to stream Apple Music to Android TV using Chromecast, providing a seamless listening experience on a larger screen. Additionally, by using Android Auto, users can conveniently stream Apple Music directly to their cars. Here we'll show you how to download and install the Apple Music Android app on your Android phones and tablets.

Note: Please make sure your Android device is running Android 5.0 or higher. (You can check your system version on the Settings app > System > About phone.)

Way 1. From Google Play Store

Step 1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and find or search for 'Apple Music'.

Step 2. Click 'Install' to install the Apple Music for Android app.

Way 2. From Website

If your Android device doesn't have a Google Play Store, you can also download the Apple Music app from its official website.

Part 3. How to Use Apple Music on Android

Apple Music is a subscription-based streaming music service. You need to subscribe to the individual plan at $10.99 per month or choose other plans such as student plan, dual plan, and family plan. Before subscribing, you need to create an Apple ID. Now follow the steps below to learn how to sign in Apple Music on Android and start listening.

1. How to Subscribe to Apple Music on Android:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app on your Android phone or tablet.

Step 2. You will see a message 'Welcome to Apple Music'. Tap on 'Try it free' and select the Individual, Student, or Family. You can use it for free for 30 days before paying.

Step 3. If you have an Apple ID, choose 'Use Existing Apple ID' and enter your Apple ID and password. If not, choose 'Create New Apple ID'.

Step 4. You will then need to provide your payment information. You won't be charged until the free trial ends. Tap 'Join Apple Music' and you can start listening to music.

2. How to Download Apple Music to Android Phone/Tablet:

Can you download Apple Music on Android? Yes, once subscribed to Apple Music, you can easily download songs, playlists, albums, and more for offline listening. Follow the steps below.

Step 1. Launch Apple Music and browse or search for the music you want to download.

Step 2. Tap on the '+' button to add the item to your library. (Or you can select the 'Three Dots' icon and choose 'Add to Library'.)

Step 3. Now you can tap on the 'Download' button to start downloading the song. (Or you can select the 'Three Dots' icon and choose 'Download'.)

Part 4. How to Download Apple Music on Android for Permanent Listening

While you can download songs from Apple Music for offline listening, all downloaded content will disappear once your subscription expires. You will also lose all playlists in your library and lose access to them. Therefore, we recommend you to back up all your favorite Apple Music playlists before the free trial ends.

DRmare Apple Music Converter is one such tool that allows you to convert and download Apple Music tracks into commonly used audio files. It automatically unprotects Apple Music so you can play songs downloaded on your local drive even if your subscription expires. Once downloaded, the music files will be lossless, retaining all original ID3 tags. Furthermore, it can convert Apple Music to M4A, MP3, AAC, WAV, M4B and FLAC. This allows you to transfer the converted songs to other devices that are not compatible with the Apple Music app for listening. Even better, it can convert audio files from iTunes, Audible, and more.

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DRmare Apple Music Converter has a very comfortable hands-on experience as well, the program is less than 5M in size which makes it fast to put on your computer. Now we walk you through the steps to convert Apple Music to popular audio files for unlimited listening.

Step 1Start DRmare software

After installing, you can double click the shortcut from the desktop, you will see the beautiful main screen. DRmare software depends on iTunes to run, please make sure iTunes has been downloaded and installed on the computer already.

Step 2Load Apple Music songs

You may drag & drop to import the song from iTunes to the DRmare Apple Music Converter directly or click the two 'Add Files' buttons on the bottom left screen to import from iTunes library or computer folder.

Step 3Configure the output audio format

To make the output music compatible with more Android devices, we'd highly recommend the MP3 output format. Just click the 'Output' option and then use the cursor to select the format and click 'OK' to confirm. What's more, you can do other settings such as split audio files or customize the ID3 tags.

Step 4Batch convert Apple Music files

Once you have done the settings, you can click 'Convert' button from the bottom right to start downloading Apple Music files. Only within a few minutes, all the music will be saved to the output folder on your computer. You can find them by clicking the "Converted" folder.

Step 5Apple Music transfer to Android

Through the above steps, you have saved Apple Music as a frequently used audio file. You can listen to them on any device you want. To transfer Apple Music to your Android device, just connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable, Bluetooth, or other connection tools. Then copy and paste the "Converted" Apple Music folder onto your Android device. Below are two examples.

Method 1. USB cable. Just connect your Android phone or tablet to your computer via a USB cable, you should be able to locate and open the device on the File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac, then copy and paste to transfer the music files.

Method 2. OTG cable. If your device is compatible with OTG, you can transfer the audio files to an USB flash drive first, then connect the drive to your phone or tablet with an OTG cable to start copying files.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Can you use Apple Music on Android? Yes. With the Apple Music app for Android, you can easily listen to tons of music on your Android phone or tablet. All you need to do is create an Apple ID and subscribe to Apple Music. If you're a new subscriber, you can enjoy Apple Music for free for 30 days. Even better, you can use DRmare Apple Music Converter to download and backup all your favorite playlists. It keeps Apple Music tracks as local audio files and you can play them on any device even if you don't subscribe to Apple Music.