How to Delete Songs from an iPhone or iPad
Open the Music app., Tap Library., Tap the Library menu., Tap Songs., Tap and hold the song you wish to delete. , Tap Delete From Library.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Music app.
This is in the bottom right corner of the screen. , This is in the upper left corner of the page. , You can also tap Albums, Artists, or Playlists if you want to delete songs in bulk. ,, This button has a trashcan icon next to it and will remove the selected song from your device.
Pre-made playlists already included on your device (such as the "Top 25 Most Played") cannot be deleted. -
Step 2: Tap Library.
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Step 3: Tap the Library menu.
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Step 4: Tap Songs.
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Step 5: Tap and hold the song you wish to delete.
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Step 6: Tap Delete From Library.
Detailed Guide
This is in the bottom right corner of the screen. , This is in the upper left corner of the page. , You can also tap Albums, Artists, or Playlists if you want to delete songs in bulk. ,, This button has a trashcan icon next to it and will remove the selected song from your device.
Pre-made playlists already included on your device (such as the "Top 25 Most Played") cannot be deleted.
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