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LINE MUSIC is a music streaming service. Streaming lets you listen to songs in the app without saving them on your device, so you can enjoy music without worrying about storage space.
In addition to being able to listen to the latest songs, LINE MUSIC also allows you to:
• Share songs in chats with your friends on LINE
• Set a song as background music for your LINE profile
• Listen to playlists created by others
• Listen to songs offline
- Set songs as your ringtone or ringback tone for free calls on LINE
- Purchase songs and albums
You can enjoy LINE MUSIC with the app or PC browser version!
The recommended specifications for the app and PC browser versions of LINE MUSIC are as follows:
For the app version
• LINE MUSIC versions earlier than 5.0.0: Android 4.1 or later and iOS 9.0 or later
• LINE MUSIC version 5.0.0 or later: Android 6.0 or later and iOS 11.0 or later
For the PC browser version
Browsers:
• The latest version of Internet Explorer
• The latest version of Chrome
• The latest version of Firefox
OSes:
• Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later
• Mac OS X 10.7 or later
Without a ticket, you can listen to each song once in full.
Note: Songs that need to be purchased using Coins cannot be played for free.
When you purchase a ticket, you can listen to songs an unlimited amount of times.
Note: LINE MUSIC uses network data, so we recommend using it with a flat-rate data plan.
Yes, it does. We recommend using a flat-rate data plan. To check how much data you are using, please contact your mobile service provider.
You can also use LINE MUSIC when your network connection is turned off. For more details, please see this article.
LINE MUSIC versions earlier than 5.0.0 can only be used on one device with the same LINE account.
With LINE MUSIC version 5.0.0 or later, you can log in from more than one device with the same LINE account. However, you can only play music and music videos on one device at a time.
Yes, LINE MUSIC can be used internationally.
LINE MUSIC uses packet data. We recommend checking with your mobile phone carrier in regards to your packet data and its settings.
Please note that you can only register to LINE MUSIC if your LINE account is registered in Japan. You cannot use LINE MUSIC if your LINE account is registered in another country.
By setting up LINE MUSIC as a widget, you can play music and access frequently used menus without starting the app.
To set up a widget:
1. Tap and hold the home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Select LINE MUSIC From the widgets list. You can select three different sizes for your widget.
If you are using LINE MUSIC on Android 6.0 or later, you will need to turn on the setting to allow the app to access your device. Please follow either of the steps below.
From the app:
1. Start LINE MUSIC.
2. When the pop-up appears, tap Allow.
From your device settings:
1. Tap Settings on your device.
2. Tap Application > LINE MUSIC > Permissions.
3. Turn Storage ON.
As of December 2017, the rules regarding making playlists with purchased songs have changed.
Purchased songs can only be added to your private playlists. They cannot be added to public lists, and any playlist with purchased songs cannot be shared.
You can check genres and themes on the Ranking and Search tabs.
For LINE MUSIC versions earlier than 5.0.0
To check rankings by genre:
1. Tap the RANKING tab.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the genre you want to see the rankings for.
For LINE MUSIC version 5.0.0 or later
To check rankings by genre:
1. Tap the Search tab.
2. Tap the genre you want to see the rankings for.
To see playlists by genre or theme:
1. Tap the Search tab.
2. Tap a genre or theme under the keyword search box.
This playlist displays the songs you've played the most over the last three months, and can only be seen by you.
Note: The Play TOP 50 will appear if you've played 20 or more songs in the last three months, and will show up to 50 songs starting with those you've listened to the most.
You can sort the songs in Downloads with the following options.
• Songs: Shows all the songs you've downloaded.
• Artists: Shows the songs you've downloaded by artist.
• Albums: Shows the songs you've downloaded by album.
• Playlists: Shows the songs you've downloaded by playlist.
The LINE MUSIC official account offers information and services for getting the most out of LINE MUSIC. Add it as a friend to get artist information, new songs, live concert details, promotions offering event invites and limited-edition artist merch, and more.
You can also get automated support if you have any questions or issues. Just ask your question in the chat or select the issue you're having from the list.
To add the LINE MUSIC official account, access this link.
Configure your sound settings just as you like them with the EQ feature. You can change your EQ setting only with a paid plan and LINE MUSIC version 5.0.0 or later.
To change your EQ setting:
1. Tap Library.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Playback settings.
4. Tap EQ and select a setting.
You can choose between a night or day theme for the app with LINE MUSIC version 5.0.0 or later.
After updating to version 5.0.0, LINE MUSIC's theme will be set to Night mode for Android or automatically match your device settings for iOS.
To change your app theme:
1. Tap Library.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Theme settings and select the theme you want to use.
Note: The OS dark mode is available on iOS 13 or later and Android 10 or later.