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Apple Music deletes your entire library when subscription lapses

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Apple Music users have reported that cancelling or letting their subscription lapse results in their entire music library being deleted. The issue was highlighted in a Reddit thread on the r/apple community, drawing attention to the data loss risk tied to the subscription model. Unlike purchased iTunes tracks, music added through Apple Music appears to be removed from a user's library once access ends. This behavior has raised concerns among users about data ownership and the risks of relying on subscription-based music services.

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