It’s no secret that Google has a hit-or-miss track record when it comes to its services. At the time, there was already heavy competition within the music streaming service industry. A couple additional ideas to examine are out with the old, in with the new, or keeping both is unnecessarily costly.
The Google Music app and website will cease to be. December —Music collections get deleted. At the time of the streaming shutdown, the app will have been showing shutdown messages for about five months.
Why is Google Play Music going away?
On Android phones/tablets: using the Google TV app or the You, tube app, on i, phones/i Pads: using the Google Play Movies and TV app, or the You, tube app On Roku devices: using the You, tube app On Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Roku smart TVs: using the You, tube app On Chromecast: using the Google TV app, and more items.
When I was reading we ran into the query “Is Google Play Music dead on Android?”.
First spotted by Android Police, the Android app is prompting users to transfer their data to You. Tube Music as “Google Play Music is no longer available. ” Some are also unable to access the Play Music website. Users on Reddit have also confirmed that the service has been mothballed. It’s not really a surprise though.
Both the app and the desktop site for Google Play Music are now displaying a message telling users that the service is no longer available. You can still transfer your library to You. Tube Music for a limited time by hitting the relevant button. You can also choose the Manage Your Data option to download your music.
Another common inquiry is “What will happen to Google Play Music in 2020?”.
Google has confirmed that by October this year, its Play Music service will be shut down. And by end of 2020, You. Tube Music will be the de-facto music streaming platform for Android users across the globe.
How do you turn off Google Play Music?
Hide app: Removes the Google Play Music app from your app screen. Delete local data: Removes any downloaded music, podcasts, album art, or playlists Google Play Music saved to your phone, and clears the app’s cache. Open app info: Takes you to the app info page in your Android settings.
How to fix Google Play Music not showing songs?
Visit the app menu. Look for ‘my files’ or ‘ file manager ’Tap the menu button on the file manager app and tap settings. Tap the option to ‘show Hidden files’Next, Navigate to storage options. Find external storage.