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How can I delete songs from my iPod without deleting them from my iTunes?

Is there a way to delete songs so they are no longer on my iPod but remain on my iTunes? Thank you!

iPod classic

Posted on Mar 7, 2012 1:10 PM

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Mar 11, 2012 6:03 AM in response to caPo136

To delete you songs in iPod and not in iTunes library, you have to put iTunes Device sync to Manually Manage ticked as below,

the example, is for iPod Touch, but applicable to iPod Classic.

To sync your content manually:

  1. Connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to your computer and select your device in iTunes (below Devices)
  2. .User uploaded file
  3. Click the Summary button and select “Manually manage music and videos” (below Options).User uploaded file
  4. Select a category (below Library).User uploaded file
  5. Do any of the following:
    • To add items to your device, drag videos, playlists, artists, genres, and albums to your iPod, iPhone, or iPad (below Devices).
    • To delete a song or selection of songs from your device, select the song/s and press the Delete key.Removing a song from your device doesn’t delete it from your iTunes library.
  6. Before you disconnect your device, click the Eject button User uploaded file.


Have a nice day!

How can I delete songs from my iPod without deleting them from my iTunes?

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