How To Delete Saved YouTube Videos on Android

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YouTube allows you to save videos for offline viewing through its app, which can be a convenient way to watch content without an internet connection. However, over time, your saved videos can take up a significant amount of storage space on your Android device. If you want to delete these saved videos to free up storage or simply remove content you no longer need, here's how to do it:

Deleting Saved YouTube Videos on an Android Phone or Tablet

Method 1: Delete Individual Saved Videos

Step 1: Open the YouTube App

Unlock your Android device and locate the YouTube app on your home screen or in the app drawer. Tap on the YouTube icon to open the app.

Step 2: Access Your Library

In the bottom menu, tap on the "Library" icon, which looks like a folder.

Step 3: View Saved Videos

Under the "Library" section, you'll see various categories. Tap on "Downloads" or "Offline videos" (the exact wording may vary depending on your app version).

Step 4: Delete a Video

You'll see a list of all the videos you've saved for offline viewing. To delete an individual video, tap and hold the video you want to remove. This action will typically highlight the video and display a trash can or delete icon at the top of the screen. Tap on the trash can or delete icon to remove the video. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The selected video will be deleted from your device.

Method 2: Delete Multiple Saved Videos

If you want to delete multiple saved videos at once, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the YouTube App

Open the YouTube app on your Android device.

Step 2: Access Your Library

Tap on the "Library" icon in the bottom menu.

Step 3: View Saved Videos

Under the "Library" section, tap on "Downloads" or "Offline videos."

Step 4: Select Videos to Delete

To delete multiple videos, tap the checkbox icon that appears in the top-right corner of the screen. This will enable multi-select mode. Tap the checkboxes next to the videos you want to delete to select them. You can select as many videos as you like.

Step 5: Delete the Selected Videos

After selecting the videos, tap the trash can or delete icon at the top of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted. All the selected videos will be deleted from your device.

Method 3: Delete All Saved Videos

If you want to clear all your saved videos from your device, use this method:

Step 1: Open the YouTube App

Launch the YouTube app on your Android device.

Step 2: Access Your Library

Tap on the "Library" icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: View Saved Videos

Under the "Library" section, tap on "Downloads" or "Offline videos."

Step 4: Delete All Videos

Tap the three-dot menu icon (usually in the top-right corner of the screen). Select "Delete all downloads" or a similar option from the menu. Confirm the deletion when prompted. All saved videos on your device will be deleted.

After following these methods, you'll have successfully deleted saved YouTube videos from your Android phone or tablet. This will help you free up storage space on your device and manage your offline content more effectively.

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1. Introduction

YouTube videos may consume much space than you can afford on your android device. The videos might have served their purpose or are simply unwanted and needed to be rid of. If you're not very familiar with the app and you need to delete videos either individually or in a batch,this guide is for you. Make sure to follow the steps listed below and you can rest assured that nothing will go wrong. Enjoy

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2. How To Delete Saved Videos Individually On YouTube

1. Launch the YouTube app on your Android phone.

1. Tap the Library icon at the bottom right corner of the app.

1. In the resulting screen, tap on the Downloads icons.

1. Navigate to the video you wish to device from your device.
2. Press the â‹® icon next to the video.

1. Tap on Delete from downloads.

1. Alternatively, you may choose to open a saved video and press the Download option.

1. Now, click the Delete from Downloads dialog box to remove the downloaded videos from your device.

3. How To Delete All Saved Videos On YouTube ⋮

1. Launch the YouTube app on your Android phone.
2. Click the â‹® icon at the top right corner of your screen to open Settings.

1. Open the Downloads option.

1. Select Delete all downloads.
2. A dialog box will then appear, prompting you to confirm your last action. Tap Delete from this dialog box to confirm and delete all your saved videos.