Deleting audiobooks from itunes (in the Devices section)

In previous itunes releases, I was able to delete audiobooks from both the iTunes library and the iTunes devices section. Recently, I can only delete from the iTunes library, and not the iTunes devices section. What is the process? Please note, I have no problems deleting the audiobooks from my iPhone device outside of itunes, but the books still appear in my iTunes devices list.

I have iPhone 12 Pro Max with ios verion 18.3.1.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 3, 2025 2:55 PM

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