10 Fixes for Animated Album Art Not Working on Apple Music
iOS 17 has broughtseveral featureswith it and one of them is animated album art on Apple Music. However, for some users, the animated album art is not working or displaying when they open a song or playlist. There is some prerequisites that you need to satisfy before animated album art will work on your Apple Music. And then there are some fixes you can try. Here they are.
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1. Check iOS Version
Animated art for Apple Music was introduced with iOS 17. verify your iPhone is running on iOS 17 or above.
1.To check the iOS version, navigate toSettings > General > About.
2.Here, you can view the iOS version of your iPhone.
If your iOS version is below 17, follow these steps to update it, provided youriPhone model is compatible.
1.Go toSettings > Generalas mentioned in the previous steps and navigate toSoftware Update > Upgrade to iOS 17.
2. Enable Animated Art
So you are on the latest iOS version and still animated art is not working on the Apple Music app. There might be a chance that animated art is disabled in the settings of the music app. There is a toggle toenable or disable the animated art for Apple Musicin the Settings of your iPhone. Once enabled, go back to the Music app and animated art should be working for you.
Tip:Are you familiar withall the new icons and symbols in Apple Music and their functions? We have a guide to help you with that.
3. Check Internet Connection
Animated art only works when Apple Music is connected to the internet. Therefore, it won’t work with the downloaded songs while listening to them offline. Also, poor internet connection can also disable the animated art. You cancheck your internet speedto ensure that the internet is running fine. There are also apps like Fast (From Netflix) and Speedtest that can download to test internet speeds.
If animated art is working on Wi-Fi but not on the cellular network, it may not have been set up correctly. For this, go to Settings > Music > Animated Art as explained earlier, and ensure to set it toOninstead of Wi-Fi Only.
4. Disable Low Power Mode
Once your iPhone’s battery level reaches 20 percent, it automatically enables low power mode. When the iPhone is in low power mode, it disables the animated art to save battery drain. Follow the steps mentioned below to disable low battery mode.
1.Jump toSettingsand tap onBattery. Here disable the toggle next toLow Power Modeto disable it.
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5. Turn Off Reduce Motion
If theReduce Motion settingon your iPhone is enabled, it can reduce the motion and animation on your screen resulting in animated art getting disabled on Apple Music automatically. Let’s check if this setting is enabled for your iPhone and then disable it.
1.OpenSettingsand selectAccessibility. Here, tap onMotion.
2.Tap on the toggle next toReduce Motionto disable it.
In case you are prone to motion sickness and want to keep Reduce Motion enabled across all apps and services, you can disable this setting only for the Apple Music app.
1.Jump toSettings > Accessibility >Scroll to the bottom and selectPer-App Settings. Here, tap onAdd App.
2.Search through the list of apps or search for Music and tap on it. Now that it is added, selectMusic.
3.Here, look for the optionReduce Motionand selectOff.
6. Disable Increase Contrast
Increase Contrast in iOS Settings enhances the visibility of text and screen elements, aiding those with low vision or those dissatisfied with default contrast. However, enabling this setting disables the animated art on Apple Music. To disable it, follow the steps mentioned ahead.
1.Go toSettings > Accessibilityas mentioned in the previous method and selectDisplay & Text Size.
2.Disable this setting by tapping on the toggle next toIncrease Contrast.
7. Enable Background Refresh
Disabling Background App Refresh on your iPhone may cause the cover art to not animate. This occurs because the app is not updating in the background, potentially leading to the album’s animation not being retrieved.
1.Head toSettings > General. Within the General settings menu, scroll down and tap onBackground App Refresh.
2.Here, tap onBackground App Refreshand selectWi-Fi & Cellular Data.
3.Also, scroll through the list of apps and make sure background app refresh is enabled for Music.
8. Reinstall Apple Music App
If animated art is still not working on your iPhone, uninstalling and reinstalling the Apple Music app may solve this issue. Reinstalling the app can fix a bunch of problems like cache and data problems, update or configuration errors, and compatibility issues. It’s like giving the app a fresh start and can help troubleshoot this issue.
1.To uninstall the app, long-press the Apple Music icon and selectRemove App. Then, tap onDelete App.
2.Now, open the App Store and type Apple Music in the search bar. Once found, tap on the download button to start downloading the app.
9. Restart Your iPhone
If previous ways have not fixed your issue, you can tryrestarting your iPhone. Restarting a device is like a magic trick. It stops those annoying processes, may fix software bugs, reloads drivers and firmware, and clears out the clutter. It’s the easiest way to fix stuff and get things back to normal.
10. Animated Art Not Available Yet
So you tried every possible way and still animated art is not working on Apple Music. There is a chance that the cover art for that specific song or album has not been updated by the artist, therefore it’s not available. However, you can try another song or album that has animated album art, likeCHARLIE by Charlie Puthto check if the animated art is working.
Hello Animation
We hope you can now enjoy the super cool and fun animated art after going through all the fixes. It’s a rad way to vibe with your favorite tunes and really get into the groove. Plus, it totally brings the album artwork to life and helps you see the artist’s vision in a whole new way.
Ritesh Rawat
Ritesh belongs to “Devbhoomi”, the land of gods. He writes articles around tech and simplifies tech concepts for all. For him Apple Devices are the best, Messi is the GOAT and Uttarakhand means peace.
