Last Updated: 15th February, 2021 18:04 IST
If you use Apple Music, you may have noticed that the app restricts you from playing content marked with an E. What does E mean in Apple Music? Find out.
Apple Music is one of the widely used music streaming apps around the world. It features a massive catalogue of songs and offers various customization options to its users. The music streaming platform is also known for its impressive 60 million songs library which continues to grow bigger with every passing day. While the library is significantly large compared to other popular streaming services, you may have noticed that the app might refuse to play certain tracks that are marked with an 'E'. This can be quite frustrating especially when you are trying to play a song from your favourite artist. So, let us take a look at what the letter actually indicates and how to bypass the restrictions.
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What does E mean in Apple Music?
E in Apple Music indicates that the song in question is explicit and it may involve the use of profanity, a reference to violence, or strong language. When you play such content, the app will display a message saying that the item cannot be played due to its rating.
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How to play Apple Music content marked with an E?
When Apple Music displays the restriction message on your device, it will also ask you to change the Content Restrictions on your device to be able to play the selected item. Below the message, you will have an option labelled ‘Restrictions’. Click on the option to modify the Apple Music settings. From here, you need to follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Click on ‘Content Restrictions' (Alternatively, you can also access it by following this path - Apple Music > ‘Settings > Screen Time > Content Restrictions).
Step 2: You will be asked to enter your Screen Time passcode before accessing the content restrictions settings. Enter the passcode to proceed.
Step 3: Under ‘Allowed Store Content’, click on ‘Music, Podcasts, & News’.
Step 4: Here, you can either set the preference to ‘Clean’ or ‘Explicit’. In order to play explicit tracks, you need to set it to ‘Explicit’.
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If you set it to 'Clean', all of your music, podcast episodes, and news content will be limited to content that has been marked safe for all ages. This setting will block all media content that contains an Explicit tag. Under the 'Content Restrictions' menu, users can make further customizations for web content, movies, TV series, books and other content.
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Apple Music can restrict your music preferences at times with the symbol “E”. Here’s what it means and how to disable it. Apple Music is one of the most popular music streaming apps around the globe, featuring a massive catalogue of songs from various artists that continues to grow on a regular basis. If you are a loyal fan of Apple Music, you probably have come across the “E” symbol on some tracks which restrict you from playing
content. Here’s what it means and how to get rid of it. The symbol “E” visible on particular songs, indicates that the content in question is “Explicit” material, meaning that it is the original version of a song and it can potentially
feature profanity, a reference to violence, or strong language. When you try to play “explicit” content, Apple Music will display a message stating that the song cannot be played due to its rating. The “E” symbol can be particularly annoying when you are an adult and just want to listen to your favourite artist’s new song, but it is essential for the smooth operation of the platform, and the protection of those underaged.Trending
What does the “E” mean in Apple Music?
How to disable “E” on Apple Music
Luckily, there is a way to get rid of the “E” sign on Apple Music and have access to content with no limitations.
When Apple Music displays the restriction notification when you try to play “explicit” content, click on “content restrictions.”
Then, you will be asked to enter your “screen time” passcode to proceed. Once you’ve done that, click on “Music, Podcasts, & News” under “allowed store content.”
Finally, set the preferences showed will be “clean” or “explicit.” Choose “explicit” so that you can play “explicit” content without restrictions.
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