Delete downloaded song

ios 26.1 how to delete downloaded song from iphone but not library

Posted on Nov 22, 2025 4:01 PM

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azaksalmarzur28

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Posted on Dec 9, 2025 10:29 AM

To delete a downloaded song without removing it from your library:

Music → press & hold song → Remove → Remove Download.

This removes only the local copy from your iPhone storage, keeping the song visible in your library.

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azaksalmarzur28

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Dec 9, 2025 10:29 AM in response to Megantic

To delete a downloaded song without removing it from your library:

Music → press & hold song → Remove → Remove Download.

This removes only the local copy from your iPhone storage, keeping the song visible in your library.

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