Apple Music Replay Not Working? Solved! - ViWizard

Part 2. How to Fix Apple Music Replay Not Updating (Accurate)

Imagine this: you're eagerly checking your Apple Music Replay, only to find that your top songs from July don't match what you remember listening to. Some tracks you know you played on repeat aren't there, while others you barely recall are in your top spots. Or maybe your Replay playlist never seems to update, even though you've been listening to new music. Why?

Apple Music Replay is designed to give you a fun, year-in-review summary of your listening habits, but it doesn't always work perfectly. Replay updates every week, but it doesn't give you live stats or an instant breakdown. It can sometimes take time for the system to catch up with your latest listening, especially if you've been playing a lot of new releases or offline music.

So, if you're noticing that your Replay isn't reflecting your actual music preferences, here are a few things you can do to fix it:

1. Check "Use Listening History"

The first thing to check is whether your Listening History feature is enabled. Apple Music uses this history to track your listening habits, and if it's turned off, Replay won't have accurate data to pull from. So, if you want your Replay to update correctly, you'll need to make sure this feature is switched on.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap Music.
3. Find the Use Listening History option and make sure it's turned on.

Once that's done, Apple Music will start tracking your listening habits more effectively, so Replay can show a true reflection of your music year.

2. Use Apple Music Regularly

Apple Music Replay isn't instant - it updates weekly. That means, if you haven't been using the service much lately, it might not have enough data to update your stats properly. To make sure your Replay is as accurate as possible, try to listen to music regularly.

Explore new tracks, create playlists, and engage with the app. The more you use Apple Music, the more Replay will have to work with, and the better it will reflect your listening habits.

Also, remember that Replay tracks music you stream, not offline. So, if you've been listening to a lot of songs offline, Replay may miss those. The system doesn't always capture music that isn't streamed, so be mindful of that when trying to get a true snapshot of your year.

3. Check Your Apple Music Account

Sometimes, Replay doesn't update because you're signed in with the wrong Apple ID. Make sure the account linked to your Apple Music is the right one. If you're using a different Apple ID, Replay won't be able to pull the correct data, and your stats could be off.

To check, go to Settings, tap your name at the top, and confirm that you're signed in with the Apple ID tied to your Apple Music subscription.

4. Check Your Listening History

Your listening history plays a huge role in how Replay updates. If you've been skipping tracks frequently or hiding songs, this can affect your Replay stats. For example, Replay might not update properly if you hide a song you've played a lot, or if you've only played tracks offline.

To keep your Replay as accurate as possible, make sure your music is being streamed (not downloaded offline) and that you're not unintentionally hiding songs you want tracked. Also, it helps to give Replay time to catch up with newly released music. There may be a delay in the data for songs that just came out, so don't be surprised if they don't show up in your Replay right away.