The company confirmed in May 2020 that users will lose access to Google Play Music during the same year, although no date was specified. In the period of change, the idea is that users become familiar with YouTube Music and get used to this service launched in 2015. the company said in a May 2020 statement:
"In recent years, we have improved YouTube Music in order to provide a complete music playback experience and add features already enjoyed by Google Play Music users"
How can you transfer your music library?
YouTube clarified that Google Play Music users will receive an email with detailed instructions to transfer their history, content and podcasts from Google Play Music, which does not mean that they cannot start with the change from now on. Just follow these steps:
- Download the YouTube Music app .
- Click the Transfer button on the main YouTube Music interface (be patient if the corresponding update hasn't arrived yet), which will move the uploads, purchases, songs and albums you added, as well as the playlists you subscribed to, the content you marked I like and dislike, the selected stations and your personal preferences.
- You will immediately see the updated recommendations on the YouTube Music home screen.
YouTube has released a video with all the details of the process of transferring one service to another.
Transfer other content
To transfer other types of content, such as podcasts , such as subscriptions and episode progress, YouTube recommends using Google Podcasts , the specific service that is available free of charge for both iOS and Android.
Advertising
According to the company, music fans can enjoy the version with YouTube Music ads (at no cost); And to eliminate them, the alternative is to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium, which also provides other benefits, such as background playback and content download. Its cost is $ 9.99 dollars.
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