10 Ways to Fix Animated Album Art Issues on Apple Music (2024)

iOS 17 has introduced several exciting features, including animated album art on Apple Music. However, some users have reported issues with the animated art not working or displaying when they open a song or playlist. If you're facing a similar problem, there are several fixes you can try. Let's explore them together.

1. Check your iOS Version

Before anything else, ensure that your iPhone is running on iOS 17 or above. To check your iOS version, navigate to Settings > General > About. Here, you can view the iOS version of your iPhone. If your iOS version is below 17, follow the steps provided to update it.

2. Enable Animated Art

If you're on the latest iOS version but the animated art is still not working on the Apple Music app, it's possible that the animated art is disabled in the settings of the music app. Go to the Settings of your iPhone and look for the toggle to enable or disable the animated art for Apple Music. Once enabled, go back to the Music app, and the animated art should start working.

3. Check Internet Connection

Animated art only works when Apple Music is connected to the internet. Ensure that you're connected to the internet and that your connection is stable. If you're using Wi-Fi, make sure it's working properly. You can also check your internet speed using various apps or websites to ensure that the internet is running fine.

4. Disable Low Power Mode

When your iPhone's battery level reaches 20 percent, it automatically enables low power mode. This mode disables the animated art to save battery drain. To disable low power mode, go to Settings > Battery and disable the toggle next to Low Power Mode.

5. Turn Off Reduce Motion

If the Reduce Motion setting on your iPhone is enabled, it can reduce the motion and animation on your screen, resulting in the animated art getting disabled on Apple Music. Open Settings > Accessibility > Motion, and disable the toggle next to Reduce Motion.

6. Disable Increase Contrast

The Increase Contrast setting in iOS enhances the visibility of text and screen elements but disables the animated art on Apple Music. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and disable the toggle next to Increase Contrast.

7. Enable Background Refresh

Disabling Background App Refresh on your iPhone may cause the cover art to not animate. To enable it, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Make sure the toggle is enabled for Music.

8. Reinstall Apple Music App

If none of the above solutions work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Apple Music app. Reinstalling the app can fix various problems like cache and data issues, update errors, and compatibility issues. Long-press the Apple Music icon, select Remove App, and then reinstall the app from the App Store.

9. Restart Your iPhone

If all else fails, try restarting your iPhone. Restarting a device can fix software bugs, reload drivers and firmware, and clear out any clutter. It's a simple yet effective way to troubleshoot various issues.

10. Animated Art Not Available Yet

If you've tried all the fixes and the animated art is still not working on Apple Music, it's possible that the cover art for that specific song or album has not been updated by the artist, and therefore it's not available. However, you can try another song or album that has animated album art to check if the feature is working.

Hello Animation!

We hope that after trying these fixes, you can now enjoy the super cool and fun animated art on Apple Music. It's a fantastic way to vibe with your favorite tunes and experience the album artwork in a whole new way.