Music is an important part of our lives, and our iPhones often double up as our personal music players. We download and stream music, create playlists, and store them on our iPhones. However, with limited storage capacity, we often need to delete old music to make way for new tracks. Deleting individual songs may seem easy enough, but when it comes to deleting an entire music library, it can be quite challenging. In this blog, we will share some methods to delete all music from your iPhone, regardless of whether you use an iPhone with or without a computer.
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The Challenge of Deleting All Music from iPhone
Deleting all music from an iPhone can be tricky as the options to delete it are not directly available. With so many music apps, storage locations, and backup precautions, it is not straightforward to delete all music. Moreover, the default iTunes app on Mac, where you can manage iPhone data, including music, does not have this ‘delete all’ feature directly. Deleting music one by one is a long and strenuous process if your phone contains hundreds of tracks; hence, it is useful to know some methods to delete all music from an iPhone.
Things You Need to Prepare
To delete all music from iPhone, you need to have these things prepared:
- iPhone
- iTunes on Mac or PC (if you are using a computer to delete)
- A lightning cable (if you are using a computer to delete)
- A Wi-Fi connection (if you are using your iPhone to delete)
Method 1: Deleting All Music from iPhone with Apple’s Music App
Deleting all music on the iPhone can be accomplished by using Apple’s Music app. Follow these simple steps:
- Open the Music app on your iPhone.
- Click on the Library button at the bottom menu.
- Select Songs.
- Tap on the first song in the Songs section and then tap and hold the song. At the same time, scroll down to the bottom of the list of songs and tap the last song while still holding down the first song.
- Release your finger, and all the songs in between (including the first and the last songs) will be selected.
- Click on the “Delete” button.
- A pop-up window will appear, click Delete from Library.
This method will help you delete all music synced with your iPhone’s Music app without a computer.
Method 2: Deleting All Music from iPhone with iTunes on a Mac or PC
If you do not have access to your iPhone, you can still delete all music by using iTunes on your Mac or PC; follow these steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC using a lightning cable.
- Open iTunes and click on the iPhone icon on the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on the “Summary” tab for device informations
- Under “Options,” find “Music” and deselect “Sync Music onto [device name].”
- Click on apply on the bottom right of the screen. This will sync the changes you made on iTunes and apply them to your iPhone.
This method is faster than the previous method, especially if you have very large music files that can slow down your phone.
Method 3: Deleting All Music from iPhone Using iCloud
You can also delete all music from your iPhone using iCloud; follow these steps:
- Open your iPhone’s settings app.
- Tap on “General” and then choose “iPhone Storage”.
- Select “Music” from the list of apps.
- Swipe from right to left across “All Songs”.
- Click on Delete.
To sync all the changes made in the above step, you need to wait for a few minutes for your iPhone to update with iCloud.
Why Can’t I Delete All Music from iPhone?
Sometimes, rather than having technical difficulties or device glitches, the inability to remove all music from an iPhone could be due to external factors such as user error, neglect, or it could be an issue with the iPhone system. Here are some reasons why you may face this challenge:
- Syncing issues with iTunes.
- Compatibility issues between the device and operating system.
- Malfunctioning lightning cables or inaccurate USB connectio.
FAQs:
Q: Will deleting all music from my iPhone delete songs from iTunes?
A:
Deleting music from your iPhone library will not delete songs in iTunes. However, it is important to note that if you delete a song from iTunes, it will also be deleted from your iPhone the next time you sync the two devices.
Q: Will deleting all music from my iPhone affect my storage capacity?
A:
Yes, deleting all music from your iPhone will free up storage space, which can be used to store other files or music.
Q: What if I accidentally delete a song while deleting all music from my iPhone?
A:
If you accidentally delete a song while deleting all music from your iPhone, you can still recover the song if you have previously backed up your iPhone. You can also use third-party software to recover deleted files, but this may require payment.
Q: What if I do not have a Mac, PC, or iTunes?
A:
If you do not have a Mac or PC, you can still delete all music from your iPhone using the iCloud method mentioned above.
Q: Can I recover music after deleting all songs from my iPhone?
A:
If you have previously backed up your iPhone before deleting songs, you can restore your iPhone using the backup to recover the deleted music.
Conclusion
Deleting all the music from your iPhone is an important process to free up storage space and make way for new tracks. The methods outlined above offer a range of simple solutions you can use to delete all music from your iPhone, regardless of whether you have access to a Mac, PC, or iTunes. Using these methods also helps you avoid technical difficulties or device glitches that may arise from deleting music files individually.