iTunes podcast cannot be deleted - problem solving
If you can't delete an iTunes podcast, it can be pretty annoying. This problem solution shows you how to remove it anyway and thereby regain memory.
iTunes podcast cannot be deleted - you can do that
If you can't delete your iTunes podcasts, you will quickly lose track. The problem is mostly due to an outdated version of iTunes and can be fixed quickly:
- First, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC or Mac.
- As a Mac user, start the program and click on "iTunes"> "Check for updates" at the top.
- On Windows, start iTunes and navigate to the "?" Icon. Then select the "Check for updates" option.
- Install any existing updates. If the new version does not improve, you should reinstall the program. You can download the latest setup file from us free of charge.
- You can either use the free "Revo Uninstaller", which in addition to iTunes itself also completely removes folders and registry entries from the PC. Alternatively, uninstall iTunes using Control Panel:
Podcast cannot be deleted on iOS
If a podcast cannot be deleted on iOS, do the following:
- Open the Settings app on your iDevice and go to the "General"> "Use" area.
- Now select the "Manage storage" option under the "Storage" menu item.
- Wait a moment for your device to read the available memory.
- Under "Podcasts" you will now find all existing podcasts.
- Swipe left over the podcast you want to delete.
- Confirm the process with "Delete". This will permanently delete the podcast series from your device.
- Note: This will delete all podcasts in the series in question. You should therefore synchronize your device with iTunes beforehand and make a backup if necessary.
In the next article, we'll show you how to burn iTunes podcasts to CD. This practical tip is based on iTunes 12 under Windows 7 and iOS 8.1.3.