How do I delete playlists on iPod classic 5th gen without iTunes

On my iPod classic, when I plug it into Apple Music, I do not see an option to delete playlists. Any help would be appreciated :)

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 12:33 AM

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Aug 22, 2023 12:06 AM in response to Le_Fishe

On an iPod Classic 5th generation, you can delete playlists directly from the device itself without using iTunes. Here's how:


1. **Go to the Main Menu**: Turn on your iPod Classic and navigate to the main menu by pressing the "Menu" button multiple times until you're on the main screen.


2. **Select "Playlists"**: Scroll through the menu options and find the "Playlists" option. Use the scroll wheel to highlight and select it.


3. **Choose Playlist to Delete**: In the "Playlists" menu, you'll see a list of all your playlists. Scroll to the playlist you want to delete and highlight it.


4. **Delete Playlist**: Once the playlist is highlighted, press and hold the center button (select button) until a menu appears. From this menu, choose the option to delete the playlist. Confirm the deletion if prompted.


5. **Confirm Deletion**: You might be asked to confirm the deletion of the playlist. Use the scroll wheel to navigate to the "Delete" option and press the center button to confirm.


Remember that deleting a playlist will remove all the songs associated with that playlist from your iPod, but it won't delete the actual songs from your iPod. If you want to delete individual songs from the iPod, you'll need to do that manually within the playlist or by using the "Songs" menu.


Please note that the exact steps might slightly vary depending on the firmware version of your iPod Classic. If you encounter any difficulties, you can refer to the user manual for your specific model or firmware version.

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