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How to Delete Amazon Music Permanently and Completely
Amazon Music is a powerful streaming service that offers a vast library of songs, albums, and playlists. While it provides convenience and easy access to your favorite tunes, there may come a time when you wish to remove all traces of it from your device or computer. This guide will walk you through the process of deleting Amazon Music entirely, ensuring that every trace of it is removed from your system.
Method 1: Remove Amazon Music from Your Device
If you have Amazon Music installed on your smartphone or tablet, you can uninstall it to remove the app entirely. Here’s how:
- Open Settings: Go to the “Settings” app on your device.
- App Management: Look for an option like “Apps & notifications” or “Apps,” then tap on it.
- Find Amazon Music: Scroll through the list of installed apps until you find “Amazon Music.”
- Uninstall: Tap on “Amazon Music” and select “Uninstall.” Confirm the action if prompted.
For Android devices, the process might slightly vary depending on the specific version of Android you are using.
Method 2: Clear Amazon Music Data
Sometimes, simply uninstalling the app doesn’t remove all data associated with Amazon Music. To ensure no data remains, follow these steps:
- Open Settings: Access the “Settings” app.
- Storage: Navigate to “Storage” or “Storage & cache” section.
- App Manager: Look for an option like “App Manager” or “Manage storage.”
- Select Amazon Music: Find “Amazon Music” in the list and tap on it.
- Clear Cache and Data: Tap on “Clear cache” and then “Clear data.” Be cautious as clearing data will remove all app settings and preferences.
Method 3: Remove Amazon Music from Your Computer
If you have Amazon Music installed on your Windows or Mac computer, you can remove it by following these steps:
For Windows:
- Open File Explorer: Click on the Start menu and search for “File Explorer.”
- Navigate to Program Files: Locate “Program Files” and open it.
- Delete Amazon Music Folder: Inside “Program Files,” find the folder named “Amazon Music” and delete it.
- Restart PC: Close File Explorer and restart your computer.
For Mac:
- Open Finder: Launch the “Finder” application.
- Go to Library: Click on “Go” in the top menu bar, then select “Library.”
- Locate Amazon Music Folder: In the Library folder, find the folder named “Application Support” and inside it, locate “Amazon Music.”
- Delete Amazon Music Folder: Drag the “Amazon Music” folder to the Trash.
- Empty Trash: Empty the Trash to completely remove the folder.
Method 4: Remove Amazon Music from Your Amazon Account
Removing Amazon Music from your account can prevent future access and ensures that you cannot re-download the app or use its features.
- Log in to Amazon: Visit the Amazon website or app and sign in to your account.
- Navigate to Amazon Music: Go to the “Music” section within your account settings.
- Remove Subscription: If you have a paid subscription, choose “Cancel” or “Remove.”
- Delete Account (if necessary): If you want to completely remove your account, follow the instructions provided.
Conclusion
By following these methods, you can ensure that Amazon Music is completely removed from your device and account. Whether you’re moving to a new device, changing service providers, or simply want to get rid of it, this guide provides a thorough approach to removing Amazon Music.
FAQ
Q: Can I restore Amazon Music after deleting it? A: Once you delete Amazon Music from your device or account, you won’t be able to reinstall it. However, you can download another music streaming service.
Q: Will deleting Amazon Music also remove my playlists and saved songs? A: Yes, deleting Amazon Music will remove all playlists, saved songs, and other related data from your device. However, some information may still be stored on Amazon servers.
Q: Is there any way to partially delete Amazon Music without removing the entire app? A: Partial deletion isn’t typically possible. Uninstalling the app and clearing data should effectively remove all traces of Amazon Music from your device.
Q: What happens to my saved playlists and songs when I delete Amazon Music? A: Deleting Amazon Music will remove your saved playlists and songs from your device. However, they may still exist on Amazon servers. To ensure they are gone, you would need to manually delete them from your account.
Q: Can I still use Amazon Music if I delete it from my device? A: No, once you delete Amazon Music from your device, you won’t be able to use it until you reinstall it.