How do I make my Samsung music my default music player?

The default music player is the app that automatically opens and plays music files on your Android device. When you tap on a song file, your phone will launch the default music player to play that song. On Samsung devices, the default is typically the Samsung Music app.

You may want to change the default music player if you prefer using a different app. For example, you may prefer an app with more features for playlists, recommendations, or syncing across devices. Changing the default allows your preferred music app to open automatically instead of Samsung Music.

This article provides step-by-step instructions specifically for Samsung devices running the Android operating system. We’ll walk through how to set a new default music player so your music launches in the app you choose.

Check Your Current Default Music Player

To see what your current default music player is set to:

Open your phone’s Settings app.
Look for the “Default Applications” or “App Settings” section. This may be under the “Apps” or “Applications” menu.

Find the setting for default music player or audio player app. It may be labeled something like “Music” or “Music player”.
Note which app is currently listed here as the default.

This will show you what music app is currently set as the default on your device. If it is already Samsung Music then you don’t need to change anything. But if a different app like Google Play Music or Spotify is set, you’ll need to switch the default to Samsung Music.

Open Samsung Music

To begin setting Samsung Music as your default player, you’ll first need to locate and open the Samsung Music app on your device. The Samsung Music app comes pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy devices, so you likely already have it. You can find it in your app drawer or by swiping left from the home screen to access the Samsung Daily page, where Samsung Music is featured. Once located, simply tap the app icon to launch Samsung Music.

If for some reason you don’t have the Samsung Music app, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store. Search for “Samsung Music” in the Play Store app and tap install when you find the official app published by Samsung Electronics.

According to Samsung’s website, Samsung Music is optimized for Samsung Android devices and provides powerful music playback features and an excellent user interface. The app is compatible with Android 5.0 and higher.

Sources:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-music/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.music&hl=en_US&gl=US

Find the Settings Menu

To set Samsung Music as the default player, you first need to open the settings menu in the app. Here’s how:

Open Samsung Music and look for either a “Settings” or “Preferences” menu item. This is usually found by tapping the 3-dot or 3-line “hamburger” menu icon in the top corner of the app. You may also find it under an account or profile icon.

For example, in the latest version of Samsung Music you would tap the profile icon in the top left corner, then choose “Settings” from the menu.

If you don’t see an obvious settings option, try tapping the 3-dot menu icon first. The Settings screen is where you will change the default music app.

Refer to Samsung’s support article for more details on finding the Settings menu in Samsung Music.

Set as Default Player

In the Samsung Music app’s settings, look for an option to set it as the default player. This may be under an “Advanced” or “Other” section in the settings menu.¹ On some Samsung device models, you need to tap the three dots or menu icon in the upper right corner to get to settings.

Select the “Set as default” option for the music player. This will make Samsung Music launch automatically when you open a music file anywhere on your device going forward.

Setting Samsung Music as the default may require clearing defaults for other music apps first. You can do this in your main system settings under Apps or Application Manager.

Confirm in System Settings

After setting Samsung Music as the default player in its own settings, you should return to your device’s system Default Apps setting to confirm the change was successful. This is found in your main Settings app.

Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps. Scroll down and look for the Music option. It should now show Samsung Music set as the default music player app.

If for some reason it does not show Samsung Music as the default here, try toggling it off and on again until Samsung Music appears. You may need to restart your device as well.

Once Samsung Music is showing in your system Default Apps section, you can be assured it is now set as the default music player on your device. Any music links or playlists you open will automatically launch in Samsung Music unless otherwise specified.

Try it Out

Once you have set Samsung Music as the default player, you can test it out by playing music or audio from another app like YouTube or Spotify. This is a good way to verify that your default setting has been properly applied.

For example, open the YouTube app and play any video that contains music or audio. Instead of the audio playing directly in YouTube, it should automatically open and begin playing in the Samsung Music app. You can also try opening a music track in an app like Spotify and observe if it launches Samsung Music.

Checking this behavior in multiple audio apps will confirm that Samsung Music launches consistently as the default player on your device. If you ever notice an app playing audio directly instead of opening Samsung Music, you may need to double-check your default settings.

Overall, this quick test will let you easily validate that your chosen default music player works as expected system-wide. Simply playing audio content through different apps is an easy way to check.

Change it Back

If needed, you can switch the default music player back from Samsung Music in the same settings menu. Simply follow these steps:

Open the Settings app on your Android device.

Tap on Apps or Application Manager.
Select Default apps.
Choose Music player.

Tap on the current default player, likely Samsung Music, and select “Clear defaults.”
You will be prompted again to select a default music player.
Choose your preferred default music app.

This will reset the default back to what you originally had set. Now when you ask Google Assistant or other apps to play music, it will use the music player you just selected instead of Samsung Music. You can go through these steps at any time to change the default as needed.

Troubleshooting

If setting Samsung Music as your default player does not seem to be working, there are a couple things you can try:

First, check the app permissions for Samsung Music and make sure it has access to your storage and files. You can find the permissions in your phone’s Settings > Apps > Samsung Music. Enable all permissions if any are disabled.

It may also help to clear any defaults that were previously set and try setting Samsung Music as the default again. You can clear defaults by going to Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Opening links. Choose “Clear defaults” and then reset Samsung Music as the default music player.

As a last resort, you can also try fully uninstalling the app, rebooting your device, and reinstalling Samsung Music. This may reset any faulty associations and allow you to properly set it as the default when starting fresh.

If you still can’t get Samsung Music to become the default player, you may need to contact Samsung support for further troubleshooting.

Closing Summary

To recap, setting the default music player on your Samsung device to Samsung Music involves just a few simple steps:

Open the Settings app and go to Apps.
Tap Default apps.

Under Music player, select Samsung Music.
Return to the home screen and try opening a music file. It should now open in Samsung Music automatically.

The process is similar for changing any default app on your Android device. Just go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, select the app type you want to change the default for, and pick your preferred app. This allows you to customize your device to suit your preferences.

Setting default apps ensures that files and links will open automatically in the app you prefer. It’s a useful way to streamline your workflow on an Android device.