When will VKontakte audio recordings on iPhone be returned? VKontakte on iPhone - how to listen to music in the application? Why are there no audio recordings on VKontakte iPhone?

After installing the latest version of the application "In contact with" for iOS, users noticed that the music playback function was missing. This is also confirmed by the data in the update description.

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On September 15, 2016, users began to massively report the disappearance of music in the Audio Recordings section. Apparently this is a temporary problem with the company's servers. The audio recordings will be restored in the coming hours.

Consequently, users who updated the program after February 11 will not be able to listen to audio recordings. Although the developers still left a loophole to gain access to music tracks. Moreover, both entries from your page and from the entire social network database can be accessed.

In order to access audio recordings, you must enter “vk.com/audio” in the search bar and then click on “ Open link" However, this method does not work on the official iPad client.

You can do it differently. By posting the link m.vk.com/audio on your wall, you will also get access to audio recordings.

As far as we know, the reason for excluding the music playback function in the client is a requirement from Apple. Failure to do so could result in the application being removed from the App Store.

The social network's press secretary, Georgy Lobushkin, expressed regret that, along with illegal content, that which the performers themselves published on the site was also blocked "In contact with".

The social network client for iPhone and iPad was removed from the Apple app store last year due to “technical reasons.” Georgy Lobushkin later said that the reason for the deletion was a misunderstanding that arose between the client developers and the App Store moderators. Following this "In contact with" introduced time limits for listening to tracks (30 seconds), and also added integration with iTunes.

The updated application supports iPad, iPad mini, iPhone 5 and 6 versions, iPhone 6 Plus and iPod touch screens.

To install it correctly, you need the sixth or later version of iOS.

The latest release of "" - 2.2.1, can be downloaded from the Apple store completely free of charge.

Compared to the previous version, there is nothing new in it, except for fixing a number of errors and improving performance.

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• Almost all Russian and foreign music
• Ability to download and find any music
• Possibility of offline listening - music plays without the Internet
• Personal recommendations and free radio stations
• Convenient organization of playlists

As before, the application allows you to exchange messages with friends, follow their news on social networks, make new friends, join groups, play, share photos and watch videos.

By clicking on the “Music” icon on your tablet, “VK for iPad” will launch with an open page of audio recordings.

Jailbreak is not required to install this application.

How to install “Music for VK”

• Download the application on your computer or tablet using a browser. Start the installation.
• In the warning window “Such and such a site is about to install the VK Music application,” click “Install.”
• During installation, a window may appear with a message that the developer of this application is unreliable, as well as a request to confirm your consent to install its programs on your iPad. Click "Trust".
• Wait for the installation to complete.

Installation of “Music for VK” takes about a minute.

After its completion, you will be able to enjoy your favorite compositions from VKontakte without making unnecessary movements, and also use the rest of the capabilities of VK for iPad.

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VK for iPad: new VKontakte application. How to return music to VK?

Often, new owners of Apple gadgets are puzzled by the problem of how to download music from VK, and how to listen to tracks without connecting to the network. And experienced users encountered such a problem that after updating the VK application it became completely impossible to download music. However, all these problems can be solved, and on various resources on the Internet you can find methods that can help both users.

The famous VKontakte network, in addition to its main function, has long been a place for storing media files for many. Here you can access hundreds of thousands of music tracks. With regard to Apple devices, all this is in great demand, but downloading music to the device is not so easy. But, using various applications for this purpose, you can cope with the task.

However, obstacles to this path are created by Apple itself, which pursues a policy of protecting copyrights. The company believes that freely distributed music cannot be used legally, and removes all software that uses content from the social network. For those who don’t know, even VK’s own application has disappeared from the App Store.

To the delight of users, the social network has found loopholes on how to negotiate with copyright holders, and now on VK you can listen to tracks without fear. But you can’t just listen to or download music for offline use. There is third-party software for this purpose.

All software, the functionality of which allows you to download music to an iPhone from the VKontakte social network, can be divided into 3 main categories:

1 Applications from the App Store. They usually have limited functionality so that inspectors do not have a reason to complain about the illegal use of copyright. 2 The software is not for “jailbroken” gadgets, and is installed without the participation of the App Store. These programs appeared on the market thanks to the specifics of Apple corporate certificates. Often, applications that have been permanently erased from the App Store can be found in Tongbu and 25pp. 3 Programs for jailbroken devices. This is the least common type of software among all categories.

How to download music: VKontakte 2 application

If you have been using Apple gadgets for a long time, you have probably dealt with this application. Today it is not available for download from the App Store. However, you can download it in another way. We'll tell you how to do this further. And this procedure is carried out very simply, in 2 steps. You need:

1 Go to the named store from your iOS gadget. In the bottom left corner, click on update, then go to purchases and “my purchases.” You will see a complete list of purchases ever made using your ID number. 2 Scroll through the suggested list to search for “VKontakte 2”. When you find the program, click on the cloud with the arrow pointing down. In a few seconds, the software will download to your device, all that remains is to install it.

So, the application has been successfully downloaded to the phone. Now you need to open it as usual, enter your password and login. Next, in the upper left corner, you need to click on the audio button and in the field that appears, enter the name of the artist of the composition or its name. The system will display a list of what has been found, from which you need to select something, and you can enjoy listening.

There is one more problem left to solve - how to listen to tracks offline? Yes, very simple. During the first listen, the song will be cached automatically. The user will only need to go to the audio section and click on “Cache” and the downloaded track will start playing.

Let's dwell on one more point for new iPhone users. The information will also be useful for long-time fans of Apple products, but who have never downloaded VKontakte 2 to their iOS gadget. The solution to this issue is not easy, but there are loopholes here too. Such users need to find a friend who has such software on their device or previously had it, and borrow an ID number for a few minutes.

Exit from AppStore

Since all data about software and content downloads is stored on the ID, and not on a specific device, it can be temporarily replaced in order to download the necessary programs or applications. How it's done?

You need to enter the AppStore (the tab with the “Selection” star), go down to the very bottom of the page, where your ID will be. You need to first click on it and then click on the exit button.

On the entry that appears, you need to click on it, and then go to the “With an existing Apple ID” section. Here you will need to enter a password and login, which will be temporarily provided to you by a friend.

That's all - login under a different ID has been successfully completed! Now you need to do the same thing as described above. After completing the procedure, do not forget to return the ID number to your friend.

Download via iTunes utility

If the methods described above for some reason do not suit you, try more complex ones. According to many users, the method that will be discussed further is one of the most inconvenient and time-consuming. But it should also be taken into account.

So, to carry out the operation you will need:

• A laptop or PC with the latest version of the iTunes utility.
• Any browser - for example, Safari.
• USB cable
• iOS gadget.
• Registered “account” on the social network VKontakte.

Next, in the search engine you need to find a plugin for downloading music from VK for your browser by entering an arbitrary query in the line. The found plugin must be downloaded and installed on the iPhone. Typically, all instructions for these processes are posted on the sites from which the plugins were downloaded.

Example of loading tracks for SaveFrom.net

Almost all plugins work in the same way, according to a single algorithm:

• Entering a user to your page on a social network.
• Track selection.
• Click on the “down arrow”/floppy disk icon next to the song name. The song will be downloaded.
• Transferring a track to iTunes. To do this, you need to connect the gadget to a laptop or PC using a USB cable. Next, data will be exchanged between the media library and the iOS device.

After this, the music tracks will be on your gadget - enjoy your favorite compositions. They all open in the standard music application.

Attention! Since the end of 2013, VK has deprived all third-party software of the ability to use its music API. Since then, social media music apps have stopped working.

"Music. VKontakte - new for 2016

Last spring, a special application was released, developed by VK. It was intended specifically for the iPhone.

This software is notable for 2 main features:

1. The ability to legally listen to music uploaded to VK servers.

2.Saving tracks to the memory of the iOS gadget.

In the future, it is planned to introduce a paid tariff for this software. It is expected that some functions (including downloading melodies) will become paid. But today developers offer a basic tariff that allows you to save audio recordings up to 1 hour long and for a period of up to 3 months.

This program has a track search, a section with the user’s saved music, where all the tracks he has downloaded are collected. The software is intended only for iPhone; there are no versions for other Apple devices yet.

Previously, there was an application called Moosic, which, like the previous one, was released by Mail.ru Group. It works on mobile gadgets running Android. The application is absolutely free and does not contain advertising videos.

Due to the fact that the VKontakte social network application was updated in 2015, a problem arose for the iOS operating system on the iPhone: the playlist with audio files disappeared and the VK music player became inaccessible to iPhone users. Apple did not support the music service from the App Store application.

After that, when entering the VK application, iPhone users see a familiar updated application with many improved features, updated design, and additional functions. However, all the improvements lose their meaning when the ability to listen, save and send music to friends via VK has disappeared.

One version of the answer to the question: “Why are there no VK audio recordings?” is one that still sees Apple's personal interest in receiving additional income from the sale of music files and applications.

This news unpleasantly surprised fans of Apple products. Although the owners of VK have repeatedly assured that they will soon eliminate this misunderstanding and will work on it. Accordingly, everyone had a question: how to get out of this situation in order to still get such a convenient and popular service in a different way.

We also did not stand aside and invite you to find out how to listen to music from a contact on an iPhone via VK. It's no secret that Apple applications have quite a lot of other players for downloading and listening to music files.

Listening to music via vk.com/audio

One acceptable option is to use the link vk.com/audio, which must be entered into the search bar of your browser. Accordingly, a window will open with a list of groups and a link. By clicking on this link, you will be taken to the “My audio recordings” section and will begin to use them in the usual manner familiar to you. iPad users aren't so lucky. They can only solve the question of how to listen to music from a contact on VK via iPhone by using the link to an unofficial client.

To follow the required link, just join the first VK group you meet on your iPhone to gain access to your audio recordings. You can also repost music to your wall and continue listening to it from your wall without clicking on the link. A little inconvenient, but it still solves this problem.

In this situation, the music-vk.com service has become fashionable and in demand. The application in the App Store is an ordinary simple music player, however, the web application created by the developers can connect to your account in a social group and, as a result, download files to the iPhone’s memory. And it is already possible to listen to music while offline.

Resuming audio recordings in VK through an update in the App Store

But already in September 2016, they started talking again about returning audio recordings to the VKontakte application. At least that’s what the VK press service said.

To return VKontakte music, you now just need to update the application in the App Store. Moreover, the new option became available in different countries and, in addition to Russia, the CIS countries received it. However, this issue will be completely resolved after the signing of an official agreement on licensing music content between the VKontakte group and the great world companies Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group.

The main condition for this service is the installation of the client. But it's not difficult to do. Go to the website music-vk.com and select the “Install” command on your iPhone. The application will inform you about the installation of the VK Music service. You will confirm this action by clicking on the special icon. Don’t worry if you receive a notification that the requested source is not verified and is not reliable, you still click the “Trust” button to start using this application. Thus, your iPhone will have an additional “VK Music” player.

Subsequently, this service will become paid for you or access to the application will be terminated, so have time to download the necessary melodies to the device’s memory. If your iPhone model has been updated to iOS 9, VKontakte will not launch at all and to get into it, you need to select the “Basic” section in the “Settings” of your smartphone and go to the “device management” line. Next, find the link “Termopak Inzhyniring, TOV” and click on it.

If you carefully monitor the new unofficial applications that appear, you can also use them to listen to music from VK on the iPhone, but their action is unpredictable and can stop at any time.

About the situation with VKontakte

April 28, 2017 that Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki and My World are introducing a paid music subscription costing 149 rubles per month. And unsubscribed users are limited functionally. First of all, audio advertisements will be played from time to time. The free mode was deprived of the function of caching music for offline listening, and this is a key feature of the old VKontakte player.

The introduction of a subscription is a natural event; content cannot be pirated forever. At the same time, the new service looks strange, to say the least. After all, this is the same vast, unorganized catalogue, only now for use they are asking for an amount comparable to competitors’ offers. At least two questions immediately arise!

How to return music to VKontakte?

At the time of publication of the article, there are several ways to return the usual functionality, and it is possible that over time the administration will block the loopholes.

The easiest way is to roll back to the previous version of the official client, number 4.8.3. To do this, just uninstall the updated client and manually install the apk file of the desired version.

Afterwards, it is recommended to disable auto-update of the VKontakte application. For this:

In 2016, Mail.Ru Group launched an alternative music service with integration with VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. Unfortunately, already in August 2016, the application was hidden in Google Play, after which the client was no longer updated. This did not affect the performance of older versions in any way!

The main feature of the application is public playlists, which include songs from social networks. The users themselves create and maintain playlists.

After adding an account, all tracks and playlists are imported. The latter can be made publicly available and shared with friends. You don't even need a social account to listen.

Unfortunately, new tracks added on the site are not automatically imported; you have to synchronize the application manually.

There is no automatic caching of audio files; manual downloading is available. In addition to individual songs, you can download entire playlists, which significantly saves time.

The player interface looks neat, information about the composition is displayed. By clicking on the artist, a search with the corresponding request opens, extremely convenient! The program can substitute album covers, but, as a rule, they are incorrect. You can loop playback of an individual track or the entire playlist. The function of playing a random track is available.

From my point of view, this is the best alternative player for music from social networks! It is completely free and has no ads. The application itself is lightweight, works quickly and stably even on third-generation networks.

When talking about alternative players for VKontakte, one cannot fail to mention Stellio with the corresponding plugin for integration with the social network. The application has a wide range of capabilities; everything is customizable down to the smallest details.

The player is great for playing music from VKontakte. In addition to all tracks, playlists and audio recordings saved on the wall are imported.

Each listened song is automatically cached, similar to previous versions of the official VK client. It is possible to preload the necessary tracks and playlists manually.

The player interface is made in a modern style, the control elements are original, but quite convenient and do not require much getting used to. In addition to the basic functionality, additional functions have been added, such as searching for covers and viewing the text of a composition.

The application is notable for its own special effects manager.

As a result, it turns out that Stellio is a player with a bunch of additional features and settings. However, the free version is filled with advertising, and they ask for 99 rubles to turn it off.

I have listed the simplest and most accessible methods that do not require additional manipulations.

Alternatives to music from social networks?

Every year, music streaming services are becoming more widespread. Subscription is the most popular model; its essence is that for a small monthly fee the user gets access to the entire music collection.

All major streaming services from Spotify to Apple Music are available for the mobile operating system from the search giant. If you are not subscribed to any of them, I recommend paying close attention to Google Play Music as a native service.

A personal subscription costs 159 rubles per month, which is comparable to the cost of the new service from Mail.ru Group based on VKontakte. In addition, there is a family tariff for 6 family members for 239 rubles per month.

The main emphasis is on automatically created selections - radio stations. They contain music for all occasions: from training to getting ready for bed. A system of personal recommendations has also been implemented; you just need to add a dozen of your favorite songs to your music library, and the system will begin to select more and more similar tracks. Recommendations are issued based on location data and time of day.

Unfortunately, some performers are still missing. In this case, it is possible to download missing tracks from your computer. It is noteworthy that the service allows you to upload up to 50,000 songs to the cloud for listening online without a subscription!

In the settings, you can select one of four levels of streaming quality for any size of the Internet package.

For offline listening, a caching system is used, which saves only the most popular music files, and not everything in a row, like Stellio.

The icing on the cake is the web player, just log into your Google account from any personal computer and the entire music library will be at your disposal, very convenient!

As a result, it turned out, albeit a paid one, but the most interesting service in terms of all its characteristics. The best choice for listening to legal music!

Own music library online

For those who have already collected a rich music collection, but do not want to take up the precious memory of their mobile device, there is also a way out. Applications for streaming music from your personal cloud!

The most prominent representative of this category is CloudPlayer from doubleTwist. This is the case when the application does not have a clutter of additional options, and the necessary functionality is thought out to the smallest detail. Unlike Google Play Music, the necessary compositions simply need to be placed in your personal storage; no manipulations in the browser are required!

The application supports such cloud storages as: Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.

Imported tracks are grouped according to tags. Despite the lack of Russian localization, there are no problems with encoding. The amount of music does not matter; the program does an excellent job with my music library, which contains more than 1,500 music files!

CloudPlayer supports lossless formats - FLAC and ALAC. To play them online, you need a stable Internet connection; mobile networks can’t always cope.

There is no automatic caching, but you can manually download both individual tracks and entire albums and playlists.

The application is designed in a modern style, with 4 color schemes available to choose from. A nice option is the automatic addition of artist photos to the artist showcase, the search works accurately!

The player interface is familiar; it contains all the necessary functions, such as playing a random track. The application has a built-in simple equalizer with a large number of presets.

A nice bonus is an online radio catalog that includes local radio stations.

After installation, the trial is activated for 30 days, after its completion you will need to pay 99 rubles one-time. Compared to other services with monthly payment, it looks attractive!

Instead of output

I've tested a lot of music streaming players over the past year, this approach is the future! Users should not waste their time downloading new songs to their smartphone; access to the entire music library in one click is not fantastic! Sometimes it’s a shame that music files take up precious internal storage space. The cloud approach allows you to selectively cache your favorite songs without losing access to other music.

As a result, it became clear that this is not a panacea; there are services with a better approach. The introduction of a paid subscription is another reason to try something new from personal experience! Social networks have lost their main advantage - they are free, which will undoubtedly affect their popularity.