How to delete songs that have iCloud icon

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How to delete songs that have iCloud icon

How do I delete songs from my I pad 4 that have an I cloud icon next to them. The swipe and delete thing doesn't work

iPod touch, will not slide off or slide to unlo

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 9:00 AM

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Answer 1

SergZak

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Jul 1, 2015 9:33 AM in response to abednegodanner

You don't delete these songs from your device since the are not on your device. If a cloud icon is visible, they are currently stored in the cloud and are not actually on the device.

Depending on your situation (if you are using iTunes Match), this link may help:

Delete songs and music videos from your iTunes library with an iTunes Match subscription - Apple Support

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Answer 2

King_Penguin

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Jul 1, 2015 9:35 AM in response to abednegodanner

You can hide them from the cloud via your computer's iTunes : Hide and unhide purchases in the iTunes Store - Apple Support

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Answer 3

SergZak

Level 6

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Jul 1, 2015 9:42 AM in response to abednegodanner

In addition, see this post with Demo's reply. That issue may be related to what you're experiencing:

previously downloaded songs keep showing icloud icon

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