How to Make Genius Playlists in iOS 8.4 through iOS 9 

To create a Genius Playlist on an iPhone with iOS 8.4 through iOS 9 installed:

Create Genius Playlists in iOS 8 and Earlier

Earlier versions of the iOS offered different ways to create Genius Playlists. If your iPhone has iOS 8 and doesn’t have Apple Music, the steps are similar to the instructions in the previous section.

To listen to the playlist, tap any song or tap the album art.To add or remove songs, rename the playlist, or add a description, tap Edit.To get new songs and to shuffle the order of songs in the playlist, tap the curved arrow icon next to Edit.

If your iPhone has iOS 7 or some earlier version follow these steps (and consider an upgrade):

Genius Playlists No Longer Available on iOS 10 and Later

Genius Playlists are no longer an option on iOS 10 and up. Apple removed the feature from iOS 10 and hasn’t restored it in subsequent versions. The company hasn’t explained why it made this choice, though many fans are upset about it. There’s been no word on whether it will come back in a later version.