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Q: how to delete music from itunes

how to delete music from itunes

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Mar 16, 2014 9:08 AM

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Q: how to delete music from itunes

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  • by Allan Sampson,

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Mar 16, 2014 9:12 AM in response to tongar
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    Mar 16, 2014 9:12 AM in response to tongar

    From iTunes on your computer?

  • by tongar,

    tongar tongar Mar 16, 2014 9:17 AM in response to Allan Sampson
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    Mar 16, 2014 9:17 AM in response to Allan Sampson

    from iphon5c phone

  • by Allan Sampson,

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Mar 16, 2014 9:21 AM in response to tongar
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    Mar 16, 2014 9:21 AM in response to tongar

    For music that has been transferred from your iTunes library on your computer or that has been downloaded from the iTunes Store direct with your iPhone, with Songs selected with the Music app or iPod, swipe to the left on a song you want to delete. Select the Delete button.

  • by tongar,

    tongar tongar Mar 16, 2014 9:28 AM in response to Allan Sampson
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    Mar 16, 2014 9:28 AM in response to Allan Sampson

    ive tried that and it now it shows a little cloud and the down arrow on the cloud..? it doesnt let me delete it

  • by Allan Sampson,

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Mar 16, 2014 9:33 AM in response to tongar
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    Mar 16, 2014 9:33 AM in response to tongar

    A song with a cloud icon has not been downloaded. A song that has not been downloaded cannot be deleted since there is nothing to delete.

     

    If you don't want music purchased from the iTunes Store that has not been transferred to your iPhone via the iTunes sync process or that has not been downloaded shown as being available to download, there is an option not to show this music.

     

    On your iPhone go to Settings > iTunes & App Store. Below Show All, deselect Music.

  • by Feisty90,

    Feisty90 Feisty90 Dec 9, 2014 8:42 PM in response to Allan Sampson
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    Dec 9, 2014 8:42 PM in response to Allan Sampson

    There are a couple of songs on my iPhone 5s that cannot be deleted  - I've tried several ways. "delete" button does not appear by swiping left. I can't delete by syncing with computer because after sync they don't appear in "hidden purchases" on my computer iTunes and there is no cloud symbol beside it. There is also no folder for them in my iTunes media folder.  It does NOT disappear when I turn off "show all" under music tab on iPhone. (and I've tried all of these with iTune match on, and off).

     

    Anyone have a suggestion?