Your OnePlus 15 opens the music app, you tap a song, and nothing happens. No sound, no progress bar movement, sometimes just a frozen screen.
This issue can be caused by app glitches, corrupted cache, audio output conflicts, or system restrictions. The good news is that most music playback problems are easy to fix with a few quick checks.
Why Your OnePlus 15 Music Player Is Not Playing Songs
- The music app cache is corrupted.
- Bluetooth is connected to another device.
- The app does not have proper storage permissions.
- The audio output is routed incorrectly.
- System bugs after a recent update.
Restart the Music App
Apps can freeze in the background without showing obvious errors. Closing and reopening the app refreshes its playback engine and clears temporary glitches.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select your Music app.
Tap Force stop, and then confirm the action.
Now reopen the app and try playing a song again.
Restart Your OnePlus 15
A quick restart refreshes system services, including audio drivers and background processes. It often resolves playback problems instantly.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot, and then open the Music app again.
Test playback once the device is fully loaded.
Check Bluetooth Connections
Sometimes your phone is playing audio, but it is sending sound to a Bluetooth speaker or earbuds instead of the phone speaker. This makes it seem like music is not playing.
Open Settings, and then tap Bluetooth.
Check if a device is connected, and then disconnect it.
Try playing the song again using the phone speaker.
Clear the Music App Cache
Corrupted cache files can prevent songs from loading properly. Clearing the cache removes temporary data without deleting your music files.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select your Music app.
Tap Storage usage, and then tap Clear cache.
Reopen the app and test playback.
Check App Permissions
If the music app does not have storage permission, it cannot access your audio files. This can stop songs from loading or playing.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then choose your Music app.
Tap Permissions, and then allow access to Files and media.
After granting permission, restart the app.
Update the Music App
An outdated version of the app may contain bugs affecting playback. Updating ensures compatibility with the latest system version.
Open the Google Play Store, and then search for your Music app.
Tap Update if available, and then wait for installation to complete.
Launch the app and test a song.
Reset App Preferences
If nothing works, resetting app preferences can fix deeper configuration issues. This does not delete personal data but restores default app settings.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then tap the three-dot menu.
Select Reset app preferences, and then confirm.
Music playback problems on the OnePlus 15 are usually minor software conflicts. Once you refresh the app, check audio routing, and clear corrupted cache files, your songs should start playing normally again.
FAQs
Why does my OnePlus 15 music player skip songs automatically?
This can happen if the audio file is corrupted or unsupported. Try playing a different file to confirm.
Why is there no sound even though the song is playing?
Check Bluetooth connections and volume levels. The audio may be routed to another device or muted.
Can a software update fix music playback issues?
Yes. System updates often fix bugs related to audio drivers and app compatibility. Always keep your device updated for best performance.
