How To Delete Downloaded YouTube Videos on Android, iOS
Notably, the videos cannot be downloaded on desktops. Users can watch the downloaded YouTube videos until 30 days, after which they will remain in the Downloads section of the app, but cannot be watched and will not be deleted on their own. Therefore, users will have to delete them on their own.
YouTube is the world’s most popular video sharing platform globally which has become an indispensable part of our digital lives. In 2014, YouTube launched the feature that allows users to download videos to be watched offline on their mobile devices, giving them an escape from dodgy Internet connection that used to ruin their video viewing experience.
Many YouTube videos can be downloaded nowadays but only on smartphones – on the YouTube app for Android devices as well as iPhone and iPad. Notably, the videos cannot be downloaded on desktops. Users can watch the downloaded YouTube videos until 30 days, after which they will remain in the Downloads section of the app, but cannot be watched and will not be deleted on their own. Therefore, users will have to delete them on their own.
In this article, we will guide you on how to delete the downloaded YouTube videos in a step-by-by procedure:
How to delete downloaded YouTube videos all at once on Android, iOS
- Open the YouTube app and tap on your profile on the top right corner.
- Now tap Settings. On Android, open the Downloads section, while on iPhone and iPad, you need to scroll down to the Offline section.
- Here, tap Delete Downloads to delete every offline video on your device at once.
Now, all the downloaded YouTube videos from your device are removed. But if you wish to keep some videos and only delete a few, you can remove the items individually.
How to delete downloaded YouTube videos individually
- Tap on the Library tab at the bottom right corner and then open the Downloads tab under Available Offline. You’ll see the entire list of videos that are stored offline.
- Tap on the three vertical dots next to the video you want to delete and then tap Delete from Downloads and clear the videos individually.
Also Read: How To Download YouTube Videos on PC, Phone
FAQs
Q: How do I stop YouTube from downloading videos?
A: You can block YouTube from downloading videos in a simple way by turning off Smart Downloads. Open the YouTube app> tap your profile picture> tap Downloads. From the Menu, select Settings> toggle Smart Downloads to off.
Q: Why does YouTube delete downloaded videos?
A: If your YouTube Premium membership has expired, previously downloaded videos will no longer be available. Also, downloads are associated with the device. So, if you switch devices, you’ll need to re-download the videos.
