Sounds quality seems a whole lot better playing through the YTM app. shyt's pushing my car's system way harder and cleaner 

The music you upload has background play, streaming music from the YouTube stations or whatever you call them has no bg play without premiumI'm kind of confused....so your telling me when we switch over to YTM there will be no background pay unless we pay extra? Our accounts will no longer include YouTube premium?
I'm kind of confused....so your telling me when we switch over to YTM there will be no background pay unless we pay extra? Our accounts will no longer include YouTube premium?
Copy...I had gpm for a min so I should be goodYour own personal music that you upload to your account will have background play. But not music streamed directly from the app unless u are a paid subscriber. Anyone that was already grandfathered into youtube premium from youtube red i don't think have any problems(Like myself)
It's the people who subbed to gpm after they stopped including youtube premium as a bonus and are now migrating over to YTM that are having this issue.
But yes if as of now u have youtube premium along with gpm you should still have background play for any song on YTM
I had premium for a minThe music you upload has background play, streaming music from the YouTube stations or whatever you call them has no bg play without premium
The music you upload has background play, streaming music from the YouTube stations or whatever you call them has no bg play without premium
Your own personal music that you upload to your account will have background play. But not music streamed directly from the app unless u are a paid subscriber. Anyone that was already grandfathered into youtube premium from youtube red i don't think have any problems(Like myself)
It's the people who subbed to gpm after they stopped including youtube premium as a bonus and are now migrating over to YTM that are having this issue.
But yes if as of now u have youtube premium along with gpm you should still have background play for any song on YTM
Upload your music - YouTube Music Helpyeah nah they don't
unless i'm just dumb, but I tried in the app myself.
The app is terrible. But it does play in the background.yeah nah they don't
unless i'm just dumb, but I tried in the app myself.
Google Play Music is going away soon
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Between October and the end of this year, access to Google Play Music will be removed permanently. We want to thank you again for transferring your Google Play Music library, and since we want you to have the best experience with YouTube Music, here are a few more things and upcoming changes you should know.
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Updates to your music transfer
Did you make any changes to your Google Play Music library after you transferred? If so, make sure to transfer again to update your library in YouTube Music. Update your music library.
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Google Play Music library and data
In addition to transferring your library to YouTube Music, you have the option to download any music that you’ve purchased or uploaded to Google Play Music, as well as a list of the tracks, playlists, and radio stations in your library. We’ll notify you before you’ll lose access to your Google Play Music library and data. You can also delete your Google Play Music data.
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Music Manager and uploads
Uploading and downloading music with Music Manager will be discontinued starting in 30 days. But don’t worry – you can always upload your personal music collection to YouTube Music or download your existing tracks via Google Takeout.
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Music store on Google Play
Starting in 30 days, the Music store on Google Play will go away. It won’t be possible to purchase music on Google Play anymore, and all pre-orders will be canceled. Once you transfer, your purchases will move with you to YouTube Music.
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A new home for podcasts
With Google Play Music going away, you won’t be able to listen to podcasts there anymore. You can transfer your subscriptions and episode progress to Google Podcasts, our dedicated podcast player available for free on Android, iOS, and the web. With Google Podcasts, you can sync playback across devices and discover new podcasts you’ll love. Transfer to Google Podcasts.
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Radio and background play
Background play is only available to paid users of YouTube Music. However, the free version of the music app allows background play for your uploaded or purchased songs and streaming on smart devices with Google Assistant.
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Thanks again for being a loyal listener. We hope you are enjoying the new YouTube Music experience, and if you have questions, we’re here for you. Check out our support resources.
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Happy listening,
The Google Play Music and YouTube Music teams