Google is cutting down on the number of platforms, allowing users to easily choose their default streaming option. It made no sense that you had Play Music and You, and tube music . So, understandably, the company decided to bring all the Play Music features to You, and tube music. In order to ease the transition between the new and the old platform.
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.
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.
What happened to Google Play Music Manager for PCs?
The Google Play Music Manager app for PCs, which allowed you to sync your local MP3 collection with Play Music, is also being retired. From now on, you will only be able to upload songs via the web browser, which is much less convenient.
Then, when will YouTube Music replace Google Play Music?
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. The process has already begun in few countries, with users from New Zealand and South Africa seeing the change from September.
One article stated that starting mid-August, the Music store on Google Play will gradually begin to shut down for members and you will no longer be able to make music purchases or pre-orders. You will be able to transfer all your existing music purchases (up to 100K songs) to You. Tube Music using the transfer tool.
What will happen to Google Play Music when it closes?
Google will be migrating paid Play Music users to You. Tube Music and all their content will be moved as well. Google has confirmed that by October this year, its Play Music service will be shut down.
What happens when Google Music shuts down?
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.
Is Google Play Music still available in New Zealand?
Since September, Google Play Music is no longer available in New Zealand and South Africa, and since October, music streaming started shutting down for some users internationally on the web and the app. The music store was made unavailable in October 2020.