How to Delete Music from iTunes and iPod: Simplified Steps and Alternative Tools

Managing your digital music collection can be streamlined with the right tools and methods. Learn how to delete music from both iTunes and iPods using the official software or alternative tools like Wondershare - Phone Manager iOS.

Deleting Music from iTunes on Computer

To delete music from your iTunes library on macOS or Windows, follow these detailed steps:

Open iTunes: Launch the iTunes application on your computer.

Select Your Library: Click on the Library tab to see your music collection.

Find the Song or Album: Browse your library or use the search bar to locate the song or album you want to delete.

Delete the Item:

Single Song: Right-click or Control-click on the song, then select “Delete” or “Remove from Library” to permanently remove the song. On a Mac, you’ll see “Delete” or “Remove from Library,” and on Windows, you’ll see “Delete” or “Remove File.”

Album: Right-click or Control-click the album, then select “Delete” or “Remove from Library”.

Confirm Deletion: A prompt will appear asking if you want to remove the item. Click “Remove from Library”.

Optional: If you want to also delete the file from your computer, check the box that says “Also Move to Trash” or “Moved to Recycle Bin” on Windows when confirming the deletion.

Deleting Music from iTunes for Windows 10 or 11

On newer versions of Windows, the process is slightly different:

Open iTunes: Launch the iTunes application.

Navigate to Your Music Library: Go to your music library and locate the song or album you want to delete.

Delete the Item: Right-click or Control-click the song or album, and select “Delete” or “Remove from Library”.

Confirm the Deletion: A prompt will appear asking if you want to remove the item. Click “Remove from Library”.

Deleting Music from iOS Devices

If you want to delete music from your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

Open the Music App: Launch the Music app on your device.

Find the Song or Album: Locate the song or album you want to delete.

Swipe Left: Swipe left on the song or album.

Delete: Tap the “Delete” or “Remove” button that appears.

Confirm by Tapping: Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete”.

Delete Music from iPod with Wondershare - Phone Manager iOS

Wondershare - Phone Manager iOS stands out as the premier solution for deleting songs from iPod devices, providing a seamless experience for managing your iPod music library.

Steps to Delete Songs from iPod with Wondershare - Phone Manager iOS

Download and Install: Start by downloading and installing the Wondershare - Phone Manager iOS on your computer.

Connect Your iPod: Connect your iPod (Shuffle, Nano, Classic, or Touch) to your computer using a USB cable. It will be detected within 5 seconds. You should see your iPod on the application’s home screen.

Open the Music Menu: On the top bar, click on the “MUSIC” tab, which will display all the songs on your iPod.

Delete Songs: Click on the song or album you want to delete, and you will see the option to delete. Make sure to confirm the deletion to avoid accidental removal.

Delete Playlists: In addition to deleting individual songs, you can also delete playlists by navigating to the playlist menu and confirming the deletion.

Notes

Deleting a song from your iTunes library or iPod does not necessarily remove it from your purchase history if you downloaded it from the iTunes Store. Moreover, removing songs in Apple Music may also affect your playlists.

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