“Cannot Open, This Media Format Is Not Supported” on iPhone 18 Pro, Fix

If you see "Cannot Open, This media format is not supported" in Apple Music on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, turn Airplane Mode on and off and restart your iPhone.

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor
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Several users have reported that they are receiving the ā€œCannot Open, This media format is not supportedā€ error message, when trying to play media on Apple Music.

Fix Apple Music Error

After each step, check to see if your problem is resolved.

1-Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode. Wait a few seconds and then turn off.

2-Restart your iPhone 18 Pro.

3-If you are having this issue when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, turn off your Wi-Fi and router. Close the Apple Music app. Then reset network settings by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Then restart your Wi-Fi and router.

4-iOS update? Go to Settings > General > Software Update and update your iPhone 18 Pro.

5-Force restart your iPhone 18 Pro. Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.

An illustration of iPhone with arrows pointing to the side button on the upper right and the volume up and volume down buttons on the upper left.

6-If you are having issues with music you purchased from iTunes, try this:

  • Open the iTunes Store app
  • Tap Purchased
  • Select your purchase type: Music
  • Select ā€œNot on this iPhoneā€
  • Find your song
  • Tap the download-cloud icon
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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.
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