Podcasts are an essential part of entertainment and learning for iPhone users nowadays. With the latest iPhone 14, there comes a built-in podcast application. However, the application comes with pre-installed podcasts and can fill up your storage quickly. Deleting the podcast episodes may seem like a simple and easy task, but it can be challenging and confusing for some users. This blog post is specifically designed to help iPhone 14 users delete the podcast episodes in an easy and straightforward manner. With this blog, you can learn about the difficulties in deleting the podcast episodes and different methods to delete them.
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The Challenges of Deleting Podcasts on iPhone 14
Deleting podcasts may seem like a straightforward task, but there are specific challenges in deleting them on iPhone 14. The pre-installed podcasts can cause trouble as there are restrictions on deleting them. Moreover, the user interface of the podcast application may appear multiple buttons to delete the episodes, but users might not be able to delete the episodes successfully. For some users, deleting the podcasts may be a hectic and frustrating process, resulting in the accumulation of clutter on their iPhone.
Method 1: Deleting Episodes Individually
If you want to delete a single episode of the podcast, follow these steps:
1. Open the Podcast application on your iPhone 14.
2. Locate the episode(s) you want to delete, and swipe to the left.
3. Tap Delete.
4. You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the episode; tap Delete.
Pros: This method is the simplest way to delete a single episode. If you need to free up space but want to keep other episodes downloaded, this method is useful.
Cons: This method can be time-consuming if you need to delete many episodes.
Method 2: Deleting the Whole Podcast
If you want to delete a whole podcast, follow these steps:
1. Open the Podcast application on your iPhone 14.
2. Go to the Library tab.
3. Find the podcast you want to delete and swipe left on it.
4. Tap Delete.
5. You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the podcast; tap Delete.
Pros: This method will delete the whole podcast at once. You don’t need to go to each episode to delete it.
Cons: If you have downloaded many episodes of a podcast, you might not want to delete them all at once. This method is not suitable in that scenario.
Method 3: Deleting Podcasts in Settings
If you want to delete all episodes of every podcast, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings on your iPhone 14.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap iPhone Storage.
4. Scroll down and look for Podcasts.
5. Tap it and then tap Delete App.
6. You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the Podcasts app; tap Delete App.
Pros: This method will delete all the downloaded podcast episodes at once. You don’t need to delete each episode or podcast individually.
Cons: This method will delete all the podcasts, including the pre-installed ones, and you may lose your data irreversibly.
Method 4: Deleting Podcasts with iTunes
If you want to delete the podcast episodes using iTunes, follow these steps:
1. Connect your iPhone 14 to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes on your computer.
3. Click on the iPhone icon in iTunes.
4. Go to the Podcast section.
5. Select the podcast episode(s) you want to delete.
6. Press the delete key on your keyboard.
Pros: This method is useful if you want to delete a lot of episodes or want to manage your podcasts and episodes.
Cons: You may need to have a computer to use this method, and it might take some time to delete the episodes.
Why Can’t I Delete Podcasts on iPhone 14?
1. Protected Episodes: Some episodes of podcasts are protected and cannot be deleted.
2. Downloaded Episodes: If the episode is not downloaded on your iPhone, it cannot be deleted.
3. Synced Episodes: If the episode is synced to your iPhone from your computer, you will need to delete it from your computer.
Fixes:
1. You can unsubscribe from the podcast and then delete it from the library tab.
2. You can delete downloaded episodes individually or the entire podcast.
3. You can unsync the episode from your computer and try to delete it from the podcast application.
Additional Suggestions
1. Check your storage before downloading the episodes.
2. Always keep a check on the unplayed episodes.
3. Delete the episodes after listening to them to avoid clutter.
4. Consider using different podcast applications like Spotify, SoundCloud or Google Podcasts.
FAQs
Q. Can I re-download a deleted episode?
A. Yes, you can re-download a deleted episode if the episode has not been removed from the podcast.
Q. Can I recover my deleted episodes?
A. You can recover the deleted episodes only if you have the backup of your iPhone.
Q. Can I delete all played episodes at once?
A. No, unfortunately, there is no option to delete all played episodes at once.
Q. Will deleting the podcast affect my subscription to it?
A. No, deleting the podcast will not affect your subscription to it.
Q. Can I delete the pre-installed podcast app?
A. Yes, you can delete the pre-installed podcast app.
Conclusion
With the latest iPhone 14, deleting the podcasts may seem like a challenging task, but with these methods, you can easily delete the episodes and free up your storage. You can choose the most suitable method depending upon the number of episodes you need to delete. Always keep your iPhone storage in check and delete the podcasts after listening to them. We hope this blog post helped you get rid of the unwanted episodes cluttering up your iPhone and simplified your podcast experience.