No matter how much space you may have on your iPod, there is going to come that day that you will want to free up some space by deleting some songs or playlists off of your iPod. Knowing this ahead of time that you cannot delete songs or playlists off of your iPod itself without a computer will help you out in the future. You need to go through your computer and through iTunes to manage your song files. This is the only safe way to really manage your songs and playlists.
In order to do this, you will want to hook up your iPod to your computer. Next, you will then want to delete the songs or playlists in iTunes and revise your iPod. iPod was not designed to delete songs or playlists off manually with out a computer.
There are two different ways to delete songs or playlists and revise your iPod with iTunes. You can do this automatically or manually, whatever type of technique you may choose depends on the preferences that you set up in iTunes. Unless the settings are in iTunes, it will automatically update the iPod when you go to hook it up to your computer after you have followed the steps to delete songs and playlists automatically. If you cannot do this, you should follow the instructions for doing it the manual way.
There is a setting that can be set so that the iPod syncing preference is in iTunes. To do this, you need to connect the iPod to the computer. Open iTunes and select iPod in iTunes source list. Press the option button in far right bottom corner. The option button will not appear if the iPod was not selected in the step from above. iPod preference window appears. Click to select automatic option or manual update option. If the select Automatically Update Selected Playlist Only option is chosen, make sure playlist that you want to delete from your iPod is not selected.
You can have songs or playlists automatically deleted. Open up your iTunes. Pick a song or playlist that you would want to delete from your iPod. Then from the edit menu, choose clear or press the delete key. If a dialog box appears pres yes. Song or playlist should be deleted from iTunes. If the connection from the iPod to the computer chooses to update the songs on your iPod from file menu or the connection from your iPod to the connection to your iTunes will automatically revise iPod and delete songs or playlist that was deleted from above.
When you are ready to delete songs or playlist manually, open iTunes. Select iPod in source list. Choose song or playlist you would want to delete from iPod. Deleting playlist or a song from playlist will now get rid of song from iPod.
Next go to edit menu, choose clear or press delete. Press, yes if dialog box appears. The song or playlist should be deleted from the iPod. Manually deleting songs or playlists from iPod you do not want to delete a song or playlist from iTunes. Deleting a song from playlist will not eliminate song from iPod. Choose iPod in iTunes source list and find song that you would like to delete.
Do not format iPod to erase songs or playlists. Do not use any sort of disk utility programs like Disk Utility, Drive Setup or Windows Explorer to wipe out iPod. Wiping out songs this way can hinder the iPods music playing capabilities and you may have to revise or reset your iPod to get it to work properly again.
To reset iPod with Scroll Wheel and iPod with Touch Wheel:
Connect iPod to power adaptor and plug into an outlet or connect iPod to Macs built in FireWire port.
Press the Hold switch on & off.
For about 6 to 10 seconds press and hold Play/Pause and the menu button until the Apple logo can be seen on the screen. Repeat these steps if necessary.
To reset iPod with Circle Wheel:
Connect iPod to power adaptor and plug into an outlet.
Press the Hold switch on & off.
For about 6 to 10 seconds press and hold play/pause and the menu button until the Apple log can be seen on the screen. Repeat these steps if necessary.
To reset an iPod with a Click Wheel:
Press the Hold switch on and off.
Press and hold for about 6 to 10 seconds the menu and select buttons until the Apple logo appears on the display screen.
With all the tips from above, your iPod will have plenty of free space and work like new.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Broken ipod
By: ahrmn05 | 05-09-2008
what can you do with an ipod with no hard drive
Cost of Ipod integration
By: Mr. Bonds | 27-08-2008
I have a 2006 E350. How much should I be charged for the installation of the ipod integration kit?
Itunes password for weezer seattle
By: mgorsline | 22-08-2008
signed up w/itunes and got the red album and still no itunes password for weezer in seattle. I can't be the only one with this problem??
Upload from a nano ipod to a pc or mac
By: teamcountry | 22-08-2008
i want to upload songs from my ipod nano to my pc. help
Arghhhh! iTunes is ripping me off! Can't burn a CD any longer.
By: stolheidi | 21-08-2008
Since I have updated to iTunes 7.7.1.11 it won't allow me to burn a playlist to CD. Does anyone know a fix?
IPod accesories
By: GuitarHeroNintendog | 20-08-2008
Does anyone know where I can find accesories for my iPod?If so,any suggestions?
Q&A Powered by:
More from Jason Cox
Tips To Pretty Up Your iPod
By: Jason Cox | 06/08/2007 | Electronics
You don`t want your iPod to look like everyone else on the block. You`ve got to be able to differentiate your personal style from someone else`s. Give your iPod a personality. All iPods look the same until their owners pretty them up. There are many ways to jazz up your little buddy and they don`t require spending lots of cash either.
Three Ways To Advance Your Search Engine Rankings
By: Jason Cox | 03/08/2007 | SEO
Search engine ranking gives internet users a way to determine if the page returned from the search they performed is of any value to them. The higher your search engine ranking, the more likely potential customers are to click on it.
The Benefits Of Hiring A Weight Loss Coach
By: Jason Cox | 02/08/2007 | Fitness
Some of the benefits of hiring a weight loss coach are that that person can help plan your meals and help you create an effective exercise program. You could also hire a fitness trainer to help you with your figure. These types of trainers/coaches can really help you.
Three Reasons Why A Good Looking Website Will Increase Traffic
By: Jason Cox | 01/08/2007 | Online Promotion
If you really want to increase traffic on your website, you may want to step back and take a look at the site from a visitors point of view. A good looking website increases its traffic naturally because those who visit it will likely come back and tell their friends about it as well.
Ten Tips To Sticking To Your Diet And Exercise Program During The Holidays
By: Jason Cox | 01/08/2007 | Fitness
Many people go through the holidays, especially around Christmas time, forgetting that they were even on a diet. Before most people know it they may have gained several pounds by New Year`s Eve, only to have to make a new resolution.
Personal Videoconferencing - How To Choose The Best Camera For Your Needs
By: Jason Cox | 01/08/2007 | Video Conferencing
You have got your computer; you have got your headphones and your speakers. You found the perfect microphone and you have got your IP connection. Now all you need to videoconference is a camera. What kind of camera should you buy?
Tips To Justifying Your iPod To A Non-Technical Person
By: Jason Cox | 01/08/2007 | Electronics
Next time someone asks you why you want an iPod or why you bought an iPod, just remember all the things you are able to do with an iPod. From communicating with people from all over the world, to learning, to even helping you with work, the iPod is a universal device that is not just for listening to music anymore.
Videoconferencing For Apple Computers
By: Jason Cox | 31/07/2007 | Video Conferencing
Videoconferencing for Apple computers is not only possible; it is as easy as it is on a PC. There are Instant Messenger programs that also have streaming video. They provide Mac to Mac and Mac to PC video streaming, making it possible to stay in the loop in an overwhelming PC world.
Technology 
