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How to delete a Smart Playlist in Music app

How do I delete a Smart Playlist from my sidebar in Music app? I highlight the playlist title and chose delete. The title goes away until I relaunch the Music app then they all reappear.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 27, 2022 11:26 AM

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Mar 28, 2022 11:26 AM in response to Staynavytom

HI Staynavytom,

As the Smart Playlist is not deleting from your Mac, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Restart your Mac and try again.Do you see these playlists on other devices? If so, try to delete them from there. Boot your Mac into safe mode, How to use safe mode on your Mac, and try to delete it there. Restart your Mac when you're done.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Mar 28, 2022 12:27 PM in response to Staynavytom

Hello ,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


Please try updating to the latest macOS as the next step to help ensure the software is working as expected:

Before you get started, it's a good idea to back up your Mac. Then follow these steps to find and install any available software updates or upgrades.
1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences.
2. In the System Preferences window, click Software Update.
3. If your System Preferences doesn't include Software Update, learn how to upgrade to macOS Monterey or upgrade to an older macOS, and use the Updates tab of the App Store app to get app updates.
4. Click Update Now or Upgrade Now:

This Apple Support page has the full details: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

If the issue continues, please test the issue in safe mode as well per our last reply.


We hope this helps.

Cheers!

How to delete a Smart Playlist in Music app

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