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YouTube's Smart Offline feature allows you to download certain videos to watch later, even when you don't have an internet connection. This wikiHow article will teach you how to remove these offline videos from the YouTube for Android app.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:Removing Individual Videos
Method 1
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1Open the YouTube app on your Android phone. It's the red square icon with a white triangle inside. You'll usually find it in the app drawer. Use the Search apps feature find it even more easily.
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2Navigate to the Library tab. Tap on the Library (folder icon) at the bottom right corner of the app.
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3Tap on Downloads. It will be the fifth option there.
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4Scroll to the video you'd like to remove from your device. Tap on the ⋮ menu icon next to your video.
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5Tap on Delete from downloads. When it's done, close the settings menu and download to enjoy more videos!
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6Alternatively, open a downloaded video and tap on the "Download" button. Then, select Delete from the dialog box to remove the downloaded videos from your device.
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:Removing All Downloaded Videos
Method 2
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1Open the YouTube app on your Android phone. It's the red square icon with a white triangle inside. You'll usually find it in the app drawer.
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2Tap on your profile picture at the top-right corner of the app. This will lead you to the YouTube menu.
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3Tap on the Settings. You will see it under the Sign out option.
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4Open the Downloads option. Tap on Downloads, right after the Autoplay settings.
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5Tap on Delete all downloads. Select Delete from the dialog box to remove all downloaded videos. Finished!
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I delete all downloaded videos?
Chase VancilCommunity AnswerGo to your gallery and click Videos. Hold your finger on a video and a circle with a check should appear on the top-right corner of the video. Click multiple videos, then press the trash bin or Delete. -
QuestionHow do I delete my YouTube videos?Chase VancilCommunity AnswerGo to My Channel on YouTube and click the three dots on the video you would like to delete. A drop-down menu should appear; click Delete.
