- The Resource Available error indicates that Apple Music is facing a problem in fetching content from the server.
- Disable VPN, and ensure there are no problems with the connected network. Further, check if Apple Music is facing a downtime.
- You can also try downloading the song offline to bypass the issue.
What Is the Apple Music Resource Unavailable Error
The Resource Unavailable Error in Apple Music is something that we faced while playing certain songs only, and we suspect that the app is having some trouble fetching data from the server. All it shows is the error message and refuses to play the affected song, leaving you with the option to play another song.
Basic Fixes
- Check if Apple Music is down: Check the system status of Apple Music on this dashboard and check if you’re facing a problem with your Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Restart Apple Music: Restarting the app can eliminate temporary bugs and glitches.
- Disable VPN: If you are trying to use Apple Music on that VPN and you see the Resource Unavailable Error, disable it.
- Update iPhone: If a widespread bug is affecting Apple Music, the developers will take care of it, and since it is a system app, issues will most likely be fixed in an iOS update .
Fix 1: Download the Affected Song
Sometimes the Resource Unavailable Error on Apple Music might only restrict online playback of the song but probably won’t cause any issues when you are trying to download the song .
Tap on the three-dot icon next to the song you want to download. Tap on Download .
After downloading the song, play it offline. Hence, this eliminated the need to fetch the song from the server in the first place. Therefore, the chances of facing the error are slim.
Fix 2: Enable Cellular Data Access to Apple Music
If you are facing the Resource Unavailable Error on Apple Music while using mobile data only, check if you have enabled cellular data access for the app.
Step 1: Open the Settings app. Tap on Mobile Data .
Step 3: Scroll down to find Music and ensure to turn on the toggle for the same.
Fix 3: Reset Network Settings
Resetting Network Settings will reset all the network-related configurations on your iPhone and establish a fresh connection. There is a good chance that Apple Music can fetch the song from the server after a reset of network settings and not show the error message anymore.
Note : This option deletes the Wi-Fi passwords from your iPhone and other network configurations. So, save Wi-Fi passwords before proceeding to the steps.
Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on General . Tap on Transfer and Reset .
Step 2: Select Reset . Tap on Reset Network Settings . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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