Previously Solved Problem Returns: Phone Plays Music That Isn't Downloaded On It

Not sure if it is the same every time I plug my iPhone in my car it insist on playing music from my list, it is always the 1st one in alphabetical order.
I got along with it and am now quite familiar with the lines of this piece.

 

Come to think of it I wonder if it is not because the car’s audio system is making an automatic request to the iPhone to play music.
That may be a setting in the car’s audio.
As far as cloud vs local, I switch mobile data off in the individual app list. That takes care of the cost when roaming.

 

If it starts playing Ghosts in the Machine run, in fact run fast.

 

Better yet, call 1-800-555-2368 for help!

 

I switch it off or on on an app by app basis.
As per the screen shot.
I am using ios 12 and it enables the user to
either switch mobile data off completely (in the old traditional way -sort off)
or in the Mobile Data menu, if you scroll down you will be able to set mobile data individually for each app. I think this might be a recent feature.

Would that work for you?

 

There are more settings in the Music menu that may be exactly what you are after.
Such as Apple Music and ICloud Library.

You might find that they control the behaviour of the iPhone in the way you wish.

Best of luck

 

Do you manage your music in iTunes then sync it to your device or do you only have music on your device? The iCloud music thing is new to me as I don't use anything of the sort (actually have Apple Music disabled in the Restrictions panel). I also noticed the "free" cloud download tracks they provided me (like U2) were showing up so I had to physically delete them from displaying but I only manage my music on my laptop and sync over to my devices so not sure how helpful i'll be in this.

 

I can't see it right now but I think iTunes has a "show cloud tracks" or something like that. Do that and tell it to hide/remove them (delete if possible). Create playlists with your songs and sync the playlists to your devices (instead of all songs).

 

Under View Options, choose iCloud Download. then sort and select all of the ones you don't want and tell it to "Delete from Library". This will essentially "hide" them. Then you just keep managing your playlists like you have been and sync it over to your phone that way.

Turning off cellular probably "works" but that's not the solution.

 

Sorry, when I say iTunes that's on your computer (the app on your phone is called "Music"). So yes, this is on your computer and in iTunes. Under view --> view options. This is why i asked you if you managed your music on your phone or on your computer. I know people do it differently, not sure why, but they do.

 

IMHO iTunes, Music and the entire Apple Music ecosystem is an awful mess.
There are so many different use cases that it is a nightmare to know what is going on.
What is happening to my CDs that I converted years ago through iTunes?
What is happening with the Music I bought directly from iTunes?
And the CDs I bought on Amazon and imported through iTunes?
And the Music I have access to through my monthly subscription?
How do I get a consistent experience on my iPhone, iPad, laptop, Apple TV?
The UX is terrible.