Delete an On The Go Playlist from an iPod
On-The-Go playlists are great when you're, well, on the go. Unfortunately, with repeated play, playlists can get stale. Have you ever wondered how to delete an On-The-Go playlist? The process is simple and easy, and you can do it on your iPod or on your computer when your iPod is connected.
Contents
Steps
On the iPod
- Scroll up to "Music" on your iPod menu.
- Click on "Playlists".
- Click on "On-The-Go".
- Scroll down to "Clear Playlist" and click on it.
- Select "Clear Playlist" (as opposed to "Cancel").
On the Computer
- Connect your iPod to your computer.
- Open iTunes and wait for your iPod to appear in the left-hand column.
- Click the small arrow by the iPod to display its contents including playlists.
- Find the "On-The-Go" playlist you wish to delete.
- Highlight it and click either delete or backspace. It may ask you if you are sure. Make sure you want to do this.
- Know that you can also rename your playlist here instead of keeping the name "On-The-Go 1".
Tips
- Put your iPod on hold whenever possible. This will prevent any unwanted functions (i.e. creating and deleting playlists).
Warnings
- Only do this on our own iPod. Others may not appreciate your intervention without asking.
Things You'll Need
- iPod
- iTunes
