Delete Video from an iPod

Has the time finally come for you to delete some of the videos on your iPod? Do this using your computer, or by deleting the video files directly off your iPod. All it takes is knowing where to look and a few deft taps or clicks, and you'll no longer have to worry about that video on your iPod.

Steps

Deleting Videos with Your iPod

  1. Access the home screen. After you have unlocked your iPod by swiping the unlock tab from left to right, you can easily go to the home screen by pressing the "home" button on the front of your device.[1]
  2. Navigate to your photos. You may have to swipe left or right on the home screen to find the photos icon, which is set to the default image of a picture of a sunflower. The photos icon is usually located on the leftmost screen, in the upper-left hand corner, with the word "Photos" beneath it.
  3. Select "Videos." Opening your photos app should have brought you to the albums section. If not, you should click the "Albums" button on the top left of the screen. This will give you a list of albums, including your videos.
  4. Find the video that you want to delete. You can verify that you have located the right video by clicking its icon to check its content. Deleted content may be difficult for you to recover.
  5. Select your video for deletion. In the upper right hand corner you should see a button labeled "Select." This will enable you to select a video or several videos for deletion. After tapping this button, tap the video or videos you would like to delete. Selected videos will be marked with a white check.
    • Some iOS versions may have an "Edit" button in place of "Select" that performs the same function.[2]
  6. Delete the video. Now that you've selected your video for deletion, you can tap the trash can icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Doing so will prompt a "Delete" or "Cancel" dialogue box. Confirm to delete your video.
    • The video will now be deleted from the iPod, however it will remain in your iTunes library if it has been saved there. If you wish to delete the video completely you must delete it from your iTunes library on a computer.

Deleting Videos with a Computer

  1. Connect the dock end of the USB cable to your iPod. This can either be a 30-pin USB connector or a lightning connector, either will work to connect your iPod to your computer.[3][4]
  2. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to an available USB port. You can typically find USB ports on the back or side of your computer. Determine which slots are USB by looking for a slot with a small, rectangular block inside.[5]
  3. Open iTunes. This may happen automatically if your computer recognizes the device. If iTunes doesn't start automatically, you can access it by clicking the iTunes shortcut icon on your desktop.
  4. Click on your iPod in the source panel. The source panel is the panel on the left side of your iTunes window. When iTunes has recognized your device, you will see a miniature iPod shaped icon appear. Use this icon to access files saved to your iPod.
  5. Click the "Videos" subcategory. Selecting your iPod should have populated a list of media presently on your device. Search through this until you find the "Videos" tab and select it.
  6. Delete the video from your iPod. Right click the video you want to delete. From the drop down menu, choose "Delete" or "Remove." This will prompt you with a confirmation message. Confirm to delete your video.
    • Apple users can press and hold ⌘ Command while clicking to open the same drop down menu.



Tips

  • If you make a copy of the video on you hard drive, you can safely delete it from your iPod without backing up your data.
  • These methods of deletion is can also be used for apps, music and podcasts.
  • Be sure to check iCloud and iTunes on your computer, as your videos are sometimes saved to those places. This is also true for your music and photos.

Warnings

  • If you delete the video from your iTunes library on your computer, it will be gone for good!

Things You'll Need

  • iPod
  • iTunes 7 or above
  • USB Cable that is compatible with your version of iPod
  • Computer/Laptop

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/ipod-faq/what-is-ipod-how-to-turn-off-delete-photos.html
  2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204343
  3. ↑ http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/09/18/lighting-connector-vs-30-pin-dock-connector-photos/
  4. ↑ http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MA591G/C/apple-30-pin-to-usb-cable
  5. ↑ http://www.cablestogo.com/learning/connector-guides/usb
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