To free up storage space on your phone or tablet, you need to delete downloaded songs on Amazon Music without losing them from your streaming library. The process removes only the offline file from your device, so the song remains available for online playback whenever you want it.
How to delete downloaded songs on Amazon Music: A brief, no-fluff intro
Deleting downloaded songs on Amazon Music is a straightforward way to reclaim device storage while keeping your full music library intact. When you remove a download, the song stays in your Amazon Music library for streaming, so you never lose access to it, you just free up space on your device.
Find your downloaded songs
Open the Amazon Music app on your phone or tablet. Navigate to the Downloads section, which is typically accessible from the main menu or bottom navigation bar. On iOS devices, you can also tap the Library icon, select the Gear icon in the upper right, toggle Offline Mode on, and then browse the Songs tab to see everything stored on your device.
Remove a single song from your device
Once you've located the song you want to remove, follow these steps:
- Tap the three-dot menu icon next to the song's title.
- Select "Remove from device" (or "Delete From Device" on iOS).
- Confirm the deletion when the prompt appears.
The song's offline version is now gone, but the track remains in your Amazon Music library for streaming. Repeat this process for any other individual songs you want to remove.
Delete multiple songs at once on mobile
There's conflicting information about bulk deletion on mobile, but the working method is to enter selection mode. Tap and hold one song until it becomes selected, then tap additional songs to add them to your selection. Once you've chosen all the songs you want to remove, tap the three-dot menu icon and select "Remove from My Music" or "Delete." This removes the downloaded versions of all selected songs at once, saving you from deleting them one by one.
Delete downloaded songs on a computer
If you prefer managing your downloads from a larger screen, the desktop method works well. Go to music.amazon.com or open the Amazon Music desktop app, then navigate to the My Music section. Hold the Ctrl key on a PC or the Command key on a Mac while clicking songs to select multiple tracks. Right-click on any selected song and choose "Remove from My Music" to delete the downloaded files from your computer. To free up space across other apps as well, see this a complete guide on how to clear your downloads folder.
Delete all downloaded music at once
For a complete reset of your offline library, use the nuclear option. Tap the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the app, select Settings, then choose Manage Downloaded Music. From there, tap Delete All and confirm your selection. This removes every downloaded song from your device in one action, which is useful if you want to start fresh or need to free up a significant amount of storage quickly.
What to do if a song won't delete
If you're having trouble removing a download, remember that "unliking" a song does not automatically remove its offline copy. You must use the "Remove from device" option specifically, not the like or dislike function. If a song still won't delete after using the correct option, try restarting the app or checking your internet connection, the deletion process sometimes requires a stable connection to sync with your account. Also, ensure you're looking at the Downloads section rather than your general library, as songs appear in both places but only the Downloads view shows which ones are stored on your device.
For the wider topic, see download music from Amazon music.
